JP6615437B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine as shown in Patent Literature 1, an effect using an image or the like is executed during variable display of identification information. As an example of the production, the pseudo display that temporarily stops the variable display of the identification information after the variable display of the identification information is temporarily stopped until the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the identification information is started. The so-called production is known.

JP 2011-136229 A

  In a gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1, since the display result is derived for each variable display as to whether or not it is a big hit that generates a specific gaming state, the timing at which the display result is derived is not uniform. There was not enough interest in the timing at which

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to make the timing at which the display result is derived uniform, and to improve the interest about the timing at which the display result is derived. It is to provide a gaming machine that can.

(1) Variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol) capable of deriving and displaying the display result of variable display of identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the variation display of the effect symbol). A gaming machine comprising a symbol display 8b and an effect display device 9),
When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, it can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
The specific display after the specific condition is satisfied (for example, after the end of probability variation big hit) until the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, the specific number of times (15 times)). When the result is derived and displayed, the difference between the number of derived display times of the display result of the variable display of the identification information and the predetermined number of times until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means after the specific condition is satisfied number of times corresponding to the number (for example, when a big hit with the variation time count sixth, 15th -6 times = 9 times) once the suspend and re-variable display (e.g., pseudo continuous variation) and a row physician (e.g., a variable fashion as shown in FIG. 30),
When the specific condition is satisfied, after the advantageous state ends, the advantageous state is maintained until the number of executions of the variable display reaches a maximum number of special times (for example, 100 times set as the variation number count in S156). The controllable probability (for example, big hit probability) is controllable to a special state (for example, probability variation state) higher than a predetermined probability (for example, low probability),
A variable winning means (for example, a variable winning ball device 15 or the like) that can be changed to an open state in which a game medium (for example, a gaming ball or the like) is easy to enter;
When the specific condition is satisfied after the advantageous state ends, the specific condition is satisfied until the maximum number of executions of variable display reaches the first number (for example, 100 times) equal to or less than the special number. If not, the variable winning means is released until the number of executions of variable display reaches a maximum of a second number less than the first number (for example, 85 times set as the variation count in S156a). High opening control means for executing at least one of control for increasing the frequency of the state or control for extending the period of the opening state as high opening control;
Suggesting effect means (for example, an effect using a remaining short time notification control pattern for notifying the current remaining short number of times or the like) suggesting the remaining number of variable displays for which the high opening control is performed (for example, An effect symbol variation start process in S801 that executes an effect based on the short time remaining time notification control pattern selected in the time effect control control pattern selection process (S5083),
A specific effect means for executing a specific effect that does not suggest the remaining number of variable displays in which the high opening control is performed, and
If the special state (for example, the probability variation state) is not controlled after the advantageous state ends, the suggestion effect means executes the suggestion effect until the maximum number of executions of variable display reaches the second number of times. ,
In the case where the special state is controlled after the advantageous state is finished, the specific rendering means has a maximum number of variable display executions of the first number (for example, 100 times) and the second number of times (for example, 85 times). The specific effect is executed until the number of times of difference (for example, around 15 times, in this embodiment, 15 times, etc.) corresponding to the difference (for example, 15 times, etc.). The suggestion effect (for example, an effect using the remaining short number notification control pattern for notifying the current remaining short number of times) is executed until the number of executions exceeds the difference number and reaches the first number at the maximum.

According to such a configuration, the timing at which the display result is derived can be made uniform, and the interest about the timing at which the display result is derived can be improved. Further, the remaining number suggested by the effect when the special state is controlled after the advantageous state ends is the same as the remaining number suggested by the effect when the special state is not controlled after the advantageous state ends. In other words, there is no difference between the remaining number of appearances when the special state is not controlled after the advantageous state ends and the remaining number of appearances when the special state is controlled after the advantageous state ends. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the discouragement of the player when the special state is not controlled after the advantageous state ends.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means until the number of executions of variable display of the identification information after the specific condition is satisfied reaches the predetermined number. Control is performed so that the variation time of the variable display of the identification information executed each time becomes the same time (for example, “special variation deviation” in the determination table of the specific number of deviations in FIG. 6E),
A variable time (for example, a big hit time fluctuation time shown in FIG. 8) from when the variable display of the identification information is started until the specific display result is derived and displayed to notify the control to the advantageous state is displayed as the variable display. It is set according to the total change time of variable display of identification information each time executed until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the means.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine the variation time based on whether to control to the advantageous state, and it is possible to simplify the process for determining the variation time. Moreover, the timing at which the display result is derived can be made uniform, and the interest can be improved.
(3) In the gaming machine (1) or (2),
A specific advantage that is controlled to a specific advantageous state (for example, a short time state) advantageous to the player until the number of executions of variable display of identification information reaches a specific number of times (for example, 85 times) after the advantageous state ends. State control means (for example, processing of setting 100 or 85 to the variation counter in S156 or S156a);
In a state in which the specific advantageous state control means is controlling to the specific advantageous state, the number of times notification means for notifying the remaining number of times (for example, the number of short remaining times) until the number of executions of the variable display of the identification display reaches the specific number of times ( For example, it further includes an effect symbol variation start process in S801 that executes an effect based on the short time remaining time number notification control pattern selected in the time effect effect control pattern selection process (S5083).

( 4 ) In the gaming machine according to (1) to ( 3 ), the specific display result is displayed on the variable display means until the predetermined number of variable display executions of the identification information after the specific condition is satisfied. The stop mode of the display result when it is not derived and displayed (for example, the effect at the time of losing in a specific number of periods) and the temporary stop mode for temporarily stopping (the effect of pseudo continuous fluctuation) are the same mode.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing burden on the variable display means, and to determine whether or not the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state based on the number of fluctuations in the middle up to the predetermined number of times. The interest can be improved by making it difficult.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship of the fluctuation | variation time at the time of a loss, the fluctuation time at the time of big hit, and the number of times of pseudo-continuous fluctuation at the big hit in each specific number of times. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the game state after probability variation big hit, and the determination table used for selection of a fluctuation pattern. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the game state after a normal big hit, and the determination table used for selection of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows 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 the area | region which preserve | saves data, such as a random number corresponding to the pending | holding memory | storage in the game control microcomputer side. 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 special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the random number used with an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect control pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a time-shortage effect control pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability change effect control pattern selection process. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect in the case of being controlled from a big hit game state to a time-short state. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect in the case of being controlled from the big hit game state to the probability variation state. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect in the case of being controlled from the big hit game state to the probability variation state. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the variation time in specific frequency.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine. A gaming machine that includes a variation display unit that executes a variation display of identification information and derives and displays a display result, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variation display unit. Any game machine may be used.

  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. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  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 openable and closable. 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) installed to be openable and closable 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 an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. 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 body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation 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 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) 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. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 124 is provided. The push button 124 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 120 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 124 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 124 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 124 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 124 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In this embodiment, an example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the operation means is not limited to this, and examples of the operation means include a simple push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial. Other operation means may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as a variable display unit capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display variation display in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the second display. When the special symbol variation display is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  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) It is stopped, swinging, scaling, or deforming in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols may fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol may be switched. An effect that is performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit is displayed before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 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 display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  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 variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, 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) (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) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a 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 device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 14 than the first starting winning port 13. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the open wing pieces on the left and right of the second starting winning port 14 close the second starting winning port 14, so that the game ball is in the second starting winning port. Do not win 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. However, even in such a case, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, the game ball is made easier to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. Is desirable. 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.

  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. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light 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.

  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 port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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 condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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.

  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 indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation 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.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

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

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold 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. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize 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 addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds), the opening time of each round, and the number of time reductions are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol, so when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start prize to occur and the possibility of a big hit game being played. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 15.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support support control, normal symbol variation control (ordinary symbol shortening control), normal symbol variation control (ordinary symbol shortening control), which shortens the variation time of normal symbols (the time from the start of variation display to the time of derivation and display of display results). The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening frequency increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, terms indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state are “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and Use “highly accurate base state”. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time reduction state, and an electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric support support control state, whichever is earlier, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition until the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until the other condition is satisfied. In the normal big hit, the period until the earlier condition, which is the condition that the short-time state is executed a predetermined number of times that the variable display is 85 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs, is established. continue. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  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 a payout control board 37, an 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. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. 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 that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, 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 make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  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. Also, 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 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which 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.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and also from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  Further, 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 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port 105. To do. 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 124 has been detected from the push sensor 120 via the I / O port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port 105. input. The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number, and the number-of-holds reduction control for reducing the variation time is executed. You may do it.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A 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 (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). It is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used in FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the above, the type of jackpot is determined as either “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot” and is also referred to in determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines a type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and matches the value of random 1 as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. However, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a tabular format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) is a first determination table at the time of deviation, (b) is a second determination table at the time of deviation, (c) is a first determination table at the time of deviation, and (d) is a time reduction as a variation pattern table. The second determination table at the time of loss, and (e) shows the determination table at the time of a specific number of times. FIG. 7 shows, as a variation pattern table, (a) a normal big hit determination table, (b) a certain variation big hit determination table, and (c) a specific number of big hit determination table. The determination tables of FIGS. 6A to 6E and FIGS. 7A to 7C are stored in the ROM 54 and are selected according to the gaming state to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern. To be used).

  Each of the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation that indicates the relationship between random pattern 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Pattern determination table.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach. Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform particularly flashy effects when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached. Furthermore, in the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIGS. 6 and 7, “special variation” indicates a variation pattern in which an effect corresponding to a specific number of times is performed.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”. For each variation pattern, the variation time is shown in parentheses.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “super reach A out-of-range” shown in the “variation pattern” column is “the variation pattern of super reach A resulting in out-of-range display”.

  In the tables of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the columns described as “2 random numbers” and “variation pattern types” are as variation pattern type determination table sections indicating the relationship between “2 random numbers” and “variation pattern types”. It is a column which shows the function of. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are divided into a plurality of numerical ranges for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal” and “reach”. Assigned. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the “reach” determination value obtained by assigning the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing to 80 numerical values out of 251 numerical values from 1 to 251. If it matches any numerical value, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “reach”.

  In the tables of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns” are described as a variation pattern determination table section indicating the relationship between “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns”. It is a column indicating a function. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “reach” are “normal reach out”, “super reach A out”, “super reach B out”, and “super reach C out”. Is.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “reach” is set, “normal reach deviation”, “ The variation pattern is selected and determined from “super reach A out of position”, “super reach B out of position”, and “super reach C out of position”.

  Here, each of the super reach A to C is a reach variation pattern in which the production mode and the variation time related to the reach state are different.

  The relationship between the variation times of the variation patterns is set so as to be a relationship of normal variation <normal reach <super reach A <super reach B <super reach C. Therefore, the normal variation that does not reach the reach state is set to have a shorter variation time than the variation pattern that reaches the reach state. Further, among the variation patterns that reach the reach state, the normal reach is set to have a shorter variation time than the super reach variation pattern.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-short-time state, when the fluctuation display result is out of order, the first determination table at normal deviation in FIG. 6A and the second determination table at normal deviation in FIG. 6B are selected. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the first determination table in the time reduction in FIG. 6C, the second determination table in the time reduction in FIG. 6D, or FIG. Is selected from the specified number of times. However, the specific number of times determination table shown in FIG. 6E can be selected only for the variable display at the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probability variation big hit. In addition, in the determination table at the time of deviation from the specific number of times in FIG. 6E, it has been described that the selection can be made only when the specific number of times after the probability variation big hit is 15 times, but is limited to 15 times after the probability variation big hit is finished. Instead, for example, the specific number of times may be 15 times during the period in which the high base state continues, or 15 times before the end of the high base state. Further, the number of times is not limited to 15 after the end of probability variation big hit, and for example, 20 times after the end of probability big hit may be set as the specific number of times. In addition, when it is not necessary to distinguish the variation pattern between the time of deviation and the time of deviation, it is not necessary to provide the second determination table for time deviation of FIG.

  For the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the variable display result is lost in the non-short-time state, the first determination table or the first special symbol or the second special symbol is usually set according to the total number of reserved storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Normally, the second determination table at the time of deviation is selected.

  Specifically, when the variable display result is out of sync in the non-time-saving state, the first determination table is normally selected when the total pending storage number is less than a predetermined number (for example, 3), while the total pending storage number When the value is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 3), the second determination table at the time of deviation is normally selected. The normal determination second determination table has a higher selection ratio of the reach fluctuation pattern type than the normal determination first determination table, and the selection ratio of the normal reach fluctuation pattern is set higher than the reach fluctuation pattern type. ing. As a result, when there is a shift in the non-time-saving state, the rate of selection of a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display is increased based on the increase in the number of reserved memories, and the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened. Accordingly, the number-of-holds reduction control for shortening the variation time is performed.

  In addition, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the variation display result is lost in the short time state (high base state), the last one variation display when the short time state (high base state) ends. Except for, basically, the first determination table is selected when the time is off. In the first determination table at the time shift, the selection ratio of the reach variation pattern type is set higher than the first determination table at the normal shift and the second determination table at the normal shift. As a result, when there is a discrepancy in the short-time state, the rate of selection of a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display is higher than in the non-time-short state, and the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened. Is done.

  Then, with respect to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the variation display result is lost in the short-time state (high base state), the last one variation display when the short-time state (high base state) ends. Is selected, the second determination table is used when the time is off. Compared to the first determination table for time reduction, the second determination table at the time shift is higher in the selection ratio of the variation pattern type of reach, and among the change pattern types of the reach, the selection ratio of the super reach having a long variation time is high. Is set. As a result, when there is a shift in the last one fluctuation display when the time reduction state (high base state) ends, the average time of the selected fluctuation time becomes longer than the previous time reduction state. During the variable display, the number of times that the start winning (especially the starting winning to the second start winning port 14) occurs, that is, the expectation that the number of the stored storage information (particularly the second stored storage information) increases is improved.

  For the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the variation display result is out of the display at the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probable big hit, the exception determination table is selected as the exception for the specific number of times. Is done. In the determination table when the specific number of times is different, different variation patterns are set according to the specific number of times. Each time is set to “special fluctuation deviation” (variation time 10 seconds). Here, the “special variation” with a variation time of 2 seconds is a variation pattern that executes an effect that can be recognized as the same effect as the effect of pseudo-continuous variation at the time of a big hit, as will be described later. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the effect when the deviation occurs during the specific number of times and the effect of the pseudo-variation executed as a big hit are the same effect without distinguishing the effect.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern.

  When the fluctuation display result for the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a normal big hit, except for the specific number of times described above (15 fluctuation times after the end of the probable big hit), basically, the normal of FIG. Select the big hit judgment table.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a probable big hit, except for the specific number of times described above (15 fluctuations after the end of the probable big hit), basically the probable variation of FIG. Select the big hit judgment table.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 7B selected when the big hit is a probable big hit has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. 7A selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of reach production of super reach is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the super reach reach effect (the ratio of the reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the normal big hit. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Further, when the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the specific number of times shown in FIG. 7C is exceptional in the specific period until the specific number of times (15 times) after the probable big hit is ended. The big hit determination table is selected. The specific number big hit judgment table has different variation patterns depending on the specific number of times. For example, if the specific number of times is one, “special fluctuation big hit + pseudo-variable variation × 14 times”, the specific number of times is 14 times. If there is "special fluctuation big hit + pseudo-run fluctuation x 1", if the specific number of times is 15, "special fluctuation big hit" is set. Here, the “pseudo-continuous variation” is an effect in which the variation display of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped at the symbol that is the non-specific display result in the effect display device 9 and then the variation of all the variation displays is executed again. The fluctuation time for one “pseudo fluctuation” shown in FIG. 7C is set to 2 seconds, and the fluctuation time for “special fluctuation big hit” is set to 10 seconds. Therefore, for example, the fluctuation time when the specific number of times is 1 is “special fluctuation big hit” (10 seconds) + “pseudo continuous fluctuation” (2 seconds) × 14 times = 38 seconds, and the specific number of times is 14 times. The fluctuation time is “special fluctuation big hit” (10 seconds) + “pseudo continuous fluctuation” (2 seconds) × one time = 12 seconds.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the relationship among the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection, the fluctuation time at the time of big hit, and the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations at the time of big hit at each specific number of times. The fluctuation time at the time of failure shown in FIG. 8 is 2 seconds each for the specific number of times from 1 to 14, and is 10 seconds for 15 times. On the other hand, the fluctuation time at the big hit is shortened every 2 seconds as the specific number increases, and the fluctuation time is 38 seconds when the specific number is 1, but the fluctuation time is 10 seconds when the specific number is 15. It has become. The big hit time variation time becomes shorter as the specific number increases, because the pseudo continuous variation frequency decreases from 14 to 0 times. As a result, the production during the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probable big hit can be made the same variation time regardless of the number of times that the big hit has occurred or deviated 15 times. The derived timing can be made uniform. Specifically, the performance time after the end of the probable big hit is 38 seconds of the big hit variation time of the first specified number of times when the big hit at the first specified number of times, and the fluctuation at the time of the big hit at the 14th specific number of times After performing the time (2 seconds) 13 times, the 14th specific hit time variation time of 12 seconds is performed, for a total of 38 seconds. In addition, when a big hit or loss occurs at the 15th specified number of times, after the probable big hit, the performance time is 14 times the fluctuation time at the time of losing (2 seconds), and then the fluctuation time at the 15th time of the big hit or out of time. 10 seconds are performed for a total of 38 seconds. In this way, in the production between the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probable big hit, the variation time is the same 38 seconds no matter which number of big hits occurs or deviates 15 times.

  Although the specific number of big hits determination table in FIG. 7C has been described as being selectable only when the specific number of times after the probability variation big hit is 15 times, it is limited to 15 times after the probability variation big hit has ended. Instead, for example, the specific number of times may be 15 times during the period in which the high base state continues, or 15 times before the end of the high base state. Further, the number of times is not limited to 15 after the end of probability variation big hit, and for example, 20 times after the end of probability big hit may be set as the specific number of times.

  In addition, in the determination tables of FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C that are selected when there is a loss, the selection ratio of super reach is super reach A> super reach B> super. Data is set so as to be selected according to a height relationship such as reach C. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B that are selected when a big hit is made, the super-reach selection ratio is such that super reach A <super reach B <super reach C. The data is set to be selected in. Thereby, when the big hit is made, the selection ratio of the super reach is different from that when the big hit is made. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be enhanced by the type of the super reach.

  Further, in the determination table of FIG. 7B selected when the probability big hit is achieved, the selection ratio of super reach is different from the determination table of FIG. For example, the selection ratio of the super reach C is high), and the player's sense of expectation for the probable big hit can be increased depending on the type of the super reach.

  Next, the relationship between the gaming state (big hit probability and base) and the variation pattern table used for variation pattern selection will be described. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the gaming state after a probable big hit and a determination table used for selecting a variation pattern. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the gaming state after the normal big hit and the determination table used for selecting the variation pattern. 9 and 10, (A) the number of changes after the jackpot gaming state ends, (B) the jackpot probability, (C) the base, and (D) the change pattern used for the special symbol change display (when the loss is determined). The table is shown over time.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 (A) to (C), after the end of the big hit gaming state with a probable big hit, when the deviation variation display (variation display in which the display result is out) continues, a maximum of 100 deviation variations. Until the display is performed, the high probability state and the high base state are controlled. In such a high base state, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) increases. In addition, after the big hit gaming state of the probability change big hit, the period of the specific number (15 times) is the same variation time regardless of the number of times that the big hit has occurred or fluctuated continuously 15 times as described above. The timing at which the display result is derived is uniform. In addition, among the effects of the maximum of 100 deviation fluctuation display periods, a specific number of times (15 times) is called a specific effect.

  As for the special symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. 9D, the specific number of times (15 times) period is determined using the b: specific number of times deviation determination table (FIG. 6E), and the remaining The period of the high base state is c: The variation pattern is determined using the first determination table (FIG. 6C) when the time is off. Note that, as an exception, as shown immediately before the end of the high base state in FIG. 9D, the last one change display at the end of the high base state is special when it is determined to be out of place. Regarding the symbol, the selection ratio of the variable display with a long variation time is set higher than the c: first determination table at the time reduction (FIG. 6C) d: the second determination table at the time reduction deviation (FIG. 6D) ) To determine the variation pattern. After the transition from the high base state to the low base state, a: first normal determination table (FIG. 6A) or b: second normal determination table (FIG. 6B) is used. Will be determined. As a result, for the change display of the special symbol, the change pattern is determined using the same determination table regardless of the number of display changes after the transition from the high base state to the low base state. It can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) to 10 (C), after the end of the normal big hit game state, when the deviation variation display (variation display in which the display result is out of order) continues, a maximum of 85 times. The high base state is controlled until the deviation variation display is performed. In such a high base state, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) increases. It should be noted that there is no specific number of times (15 times) like after the end of the big hit gaming state with a probable big hit.

  As for the special symbol fluctuation display, as shown in FIG. 10D, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the first determination table (FIG. 6C) at the time of the high base state c: time difference. Note that, as an exception, as shown immediately before the end of the high base state in FIG. 10D, the last one change display at the end of the high base state is special when it is determined to be out of place. Regarding the symbol, the selection ratio of the variable display with a long variation time is set higher than the c: first determination table at the time reduction (FIG. 6C) d: the second determination table at the time reduction deviation (FIG. 6D) ) To determine the variation pattern. After the transition from the high base state to the low base state, a: first normal determination table (FIG. 6A) or b: second normal determination table (FIG. 6B) is used. Will be determined. As a result, for the fluctuation display of special symbols, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the same judgment table regardless of the number of fluctuation displays even after the transition from the high base state after the normal big hit to the low base state. It is possible to prevent the processing for doing so from becoming complicated.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 11, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 11 will be described. 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 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 6 and 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. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The command 95XX (H) is a command (a winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result when the start winning is generated, and whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit, It shows the determination result of a predetermined type such as the type of jackpot.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 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 has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). 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: 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 (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination and a random number for jackpot type determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: 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: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding special symbol process 8 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 big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (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, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing 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 (S30).

  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 (S31: output processing).

  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 ( 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 ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). 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, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type when the big hit is made. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-process (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  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 (S213).

  Here, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage information) such as a random number corresponding to holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage information) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side.

  As shown in FIG. 15, on the game control microcomputer 560 side, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is stored in the first reserved memory buffer as the first reserved memory means. Is secured. 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 as the second reserved storage means. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store data such as random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number.

  In such a first determination result hold storage buffer, hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second determination result hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  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 (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  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 (S223). 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 (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226) and ends the process.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. Is called. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (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. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer 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 (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 and 4 in order.

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). 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.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S60). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

  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 special symbol. 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 S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit I do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are 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. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. There is also.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and thereafter, the condition that the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the fluctuation display is performed, or the condition that the next big hit is determined is earlier. When this condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (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 (S91). When the big hit flag is set, it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 displays the big hit type information stored in S74 and the fluctuation display of the specific number of times (15 times) after the probable big hit. As shown in FIG. 7 based on the selection conditions of the determination table described above as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the information of the specific number variation flag indicating whether or not it corresponds. One of the normal big hit determination table, the probability variation big hit determination table, and the specific number of big hit determination table is selected.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed whether or not the specific number variation flag is set (S93). The specific number variation flag is set when the jackpot type stored in S74 described above is “probable variation jackpot”. When the specific number of times fluctuation display is set and the specific number of times fluctuation flag is set, the specific number big hit judgment table of FIG. 7C is selected (S96), and the fluctuation according to the value of the specific number counter described later is selected. A pattern is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S114. Specifically, in S97, when the value of the specific number counter is 5, the fluctuation pattern “special fluctuation big hit + pseudo continuous fluctuation ××” in the specific number big hit determination table of FIG. “10 times” is selected.

  If the specific number variation flag is not set in S93, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit is a normal big hit based on the big hit type data stored in S74 (S94). When it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7A is selected (S98), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when it is not normal big hit in S93, that is, when it is probable big hit in terms of erasure method, the probability variation big hit judgment table of FIG. 7B is selected (S95), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the specific number of times variation flag is set (S99). When the specific number variation flag is set in S99, the process proceeds to S108 described later. On the other hand, when the specific number of times variation flag is not set in S99, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S100). When the hourly flag is not set, the low base state is set, and the total pending storage number (the total pending storage number before subtraction in S57, that is, the start condition of the variable display is satisfied based on the count value of the total pending storage counter. It is confirmed whether or not the total pending storage number at the time is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 3) (S101). When the total pending storage number is less than the predetermined number (three), the first determination table at the time of the normal deviation shown in FIG. 6A is selected (S102), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is equal to or larger than the predetermined number (3), the second determination table at the time of normal deviation shown in FIG. 6B is selected (S103), and the process proceeds to S114. As a result, when the total number of reserved storage when the start condition of the variable display is satisfied is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (three), the determination table is selected so that the average time of the variable time is shortened, thereby reducing the number of held Control is performed.

  When the time reduction flag is set in S100, it is in the high base state, and it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction end time flag is set (S104). The short time end flag is used when it is confirmed that the 100th variation display is executed in the high base state in the next variation display after the probability variation big hit in S148 of the special symbol stop process of FIG. 18 described later (the 99th variation). This is set when the 85th variation display is executed in the high base state in the next variation display after the normal big hit (when the 84th variation display ends). When the time reduction end flag is not set, the current fluctuation display is the high base state and is not the fluctuation display for the 100th time after the probable big hit or the 85th time after the normal big hit. A determination table is selected (S105), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the time reduction end flag is set, since the current fluctuation display is the high fluctuation and the fluctuation display of the 100th time after the probable big hit or the 85th time after the normal big hit, the time difference shown in FIG. The second determination table is selected (S106), and the process proceeds to S114.

  When the specific number variation flag is set in S99 described above, the specific number deviation determination table of FIG. 6E is selected (S108), and a variation pattern corresponding to the value of the specific number counter described later is selected. Select (S109) and proceed to S114. Specifically, in S109, when the value of the specific number counter is 5, the variation pattern “special fluctuation deviation” with the specific number “1 to 14” is selected from the specific number big hit determination table in FIG. When the value of the specific number counter is 15, the variation pattern “special fluctuation deviation” having the specific number “15” is selected from the specific number big hit determination table in FIG.

  Thus, before performing the variation display, the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the gaming state, based on the selection conditions of the determination table as described above, FIG. 7 is selected as the variation pattern table.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the holding storage buffer (first holding storage buffer or second holding storage buffer) corresponding to the current change display, and performs S95, S96, S102. , S103, S105, S106 or S108, by referring to the data of the variation pattern type determination table section in the determination table, the variation pattern type is set to one of a plurality of types according to the value of random 2. Determine (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (random number for fluctuation pattern determination) from the hold memory buffer (first hold memory buffer or second hold memory buffer) corresponding to the current fluctuation display, and performs S95, S96, S102, S103, S105. In the determination table selected in the process of S106 or S108, the data corresponding to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table unit is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types according to the value of random 3. Either one is determined (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command to the display result 4 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the production control command (see FIG. 11).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the set flag among the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (S134), and causes the effect control microcomputer 100 to respond to the determined hit type. The jackpot start 1 designation command, jackpot start 2 designation command, or jackpot start 3 designation command (big hit start designation command) is set (S135).

  Thereby, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times or 2 times). The data indicating the release mode such as the release time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) and the interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds or 0.5 seconds) are set in a predetermined storage area (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S138).

  In addition, when the big hit flag is not set in the above-described S133, the CPU 56 indicates that it is in the state corresponding to the short time flag indicating that the time is short or the specific number of times (15 times) after the probability big hit. It is confirmed whether or not the specified number of times fluctuation flag shown is set (S139). When neither flag is set in S139, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, when one of the flags is set in S139, the CPU 56 counts the number of times of display of the special symbol after the end of the big hit gaming state (probability change big hit, normal big hit) that becomes a short-time state. The value is decreased by 1 (S140). As will be described later, the variation counter is a value corresponding to the number of continuations (100 times) of the probability variation state and the short time state in the big hit end processing (S307) at the end of the big hit gaming state for the probability variation big hit, or the big hit for the normal big hit In the big hit end process (S307) at the end of the gaming state, the value is set to a value corresponding to the number of times of the short time state (85 times), and is subtracted and updated every time the variable display is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the specific number counter for counting the specific number of times after the end of the jackpot gaming state (probability variation big hit), which becomes the probability variation state and the short time state, and the number of times of special symbol variation display (S140a). As will be described later, the specific number counter is set to a value corresponding to the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probable change big hit in the big hit end process (S307) at the end of the big hit gaming state for the probable change big win, and the variable display Each time is executed, the subtraction is updated in S140.

  The short-time state (high base state) after the big hit gaming state of the promiscuous state and the short-time state (probable big hit) is either until the fluctuation display is executed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs. It is necessary to continue until the condition is satisfied. In addition, in the variation display of the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state with the probability variation big hit, it is necessary to determine a variation pattern different from the variation pattern in the short time state. Furthermore, the short-time state (high base state) after the big hit gaming state of the big hit (ordinary big hit) that becomes the short-time state is either one of the time when the variable display is executed 85 times and the next big hit occurs. It is necessary to continue until the condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the variation counter and the specific counter are divided into the management of the high base state continuation period (the period in which the variable display is executed 100 times or 85 times), and the specific number of times after the end of the probability variation big hit. An example of management is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one high frequency counter is used to manage the duration of the high base state (a period in which the variable display is executed 100 times or 85 times) and a specific number of times after the probability variation big hit ends. May be.

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the specific number of times fluctuation flag is set (S141). In the state where the specific number variation flag is not set in S141 (S141: N), it is confirmed whether the value of the variation number counter is 1 or not (S142), so that 100 times or 85 times in the high base state. It is recognized whether or not it is the end of the 99th or 84th variation display of the variation display. When the value of the variation counter is 1, in order to select a variation pattern with a long variation time at a special rate at the next 100 or 85 variation display, the next variation display time is short and low Set the short time end flag to specify that the state is 100 times or 85 times of change display (S143), and update the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300). (S152), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the value of the variation counter is not 1 in S142, it is confirmed whether the value of the variation counter is 0 (S144), thereby displaying 100 or 85 variations in the short time state and the low base state. It is recognized whether or not the 100th or 85th variation display (variation display to be out of) is completed. When the value of the variation counter is 0, it is necessary to end the probability variation state and the time reduction state. First, the probability variation flag is reset (S145), and the time reduction flag is reset (S146). As a result, the gaming state shifts from a high-accuracy base state in the probability variation state and the short-time state or a low-accuracy base state in the non-probability variation state and the time-short state to a low-probability low-base state in the non-probability variation state and the non-time-short state . Then, in response to the transition to such a state (low probability low base state), a normal state designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S147), and the process proceeds to S144. Thus, the normal state designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG.

  Then, the short time end times flag is reset (S148). Also, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152), and the process is terminated.

  When it is determined in S141 that the specific number of times fluctuation flag is set (S141: Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the specific number of times counter is 0, so It is confirmed whether it is within the specified number of times (15 times). When the value of the specific number counter is not 0, it is determined that the specific number of times (15 times) period has not ended, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152). ) To finish the process. On the other hand, when the value of the specific number counter is 0, it is determined that the specific number (15 times) period has ended, the specific number variation flag is reset (S151), and the special symbol process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. The value is updated to a value corresponding to (S300) (S152), and the process is terminated.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big prize winning control timer set before the big hit end process is executed (S150). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S151). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, the big hit flag is reset (S152).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot to be finished corresponds to a probability variation jackpot (S153). In S153, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. When the type of jackpot to be ended is not a probabilistic jackpot, the elimination method is usually a big jackpot, and in order to enter a low probability state and a time-short state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability-changing flag is not set but the time-shortening flag is set (S155b). ). Then, in order to manage the short-time state after the end of the normal big hit as described above and to manage the variation pattern selection just before the end of the high base state, “85 (times)” is set in the variation counter (S156a). ). In order to specify the gaming state after the end of the normal jackpot gaming state, control is performed to transmit a short time state designation command (S158a), and the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot to be ended is a probability variation jackpot, the probability variation flag is set (S154) and the hourly flag is set (S155) in order to enter a high probability state and a short time state. In order to manage the probability change state and the short time state after the end of the probability change big hit as described above and the change pattern selection immediately before the end of the high base state, etc., “100 (times)” is set to the change number counter. Then, in order to manage the specific number of times (15 times) from the end of the probability variation big hit, “15 (times)” is set in the specific number counter (S156).

  Then, in order to specify the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a probability variation state designation command is transmitted (S157), and control for transmitting the short time state designation command is performed (S158), and the process proceeds to S159. In S159, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S159), and the process ends.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify received commands in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 102) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes according to the control state. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Then, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the random number SR2 for the notice effect process and the various random numbers including the symbol 3 for determining the design change effect is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the same timing.

  Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display states of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18d corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing random numbers used in the effect control board. SR1-1 to SR1-3 are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols, which are the results of variable display of the effect symbols. It is a random number used to determine the production symbol (final stop symbol). The final stop symbols are three effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas at the time when the variation display of the effect symbols ends. In addition, the combination of the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is determined by any one random number among SR1-1 to SR1-3.

  The notice effect processing random number SR2 is a random number used to determine the contents of the effect when performing the notice effect of the display result in the effect of the variable display. In addition, the symbol change effect determination random number SR3 is a random number used to determine a pseudo-continuous symbol at the time of the symbol change effect in the symbol change effect.

  Each of SR1-1 to SR3 is repeatedly added and updated within the counting range shown in the figure at a predetermined timing in the random number update process of S706. For example, SR1-1 is updated every 33 msec, SR1-2 is updated every SR1-1 carry, SR1-3 is added every SR1-2 carry, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit. Then, it is updated again from 0.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of 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 shown in FIG. 22, the notice effect process S800a is executed before any one of S800 to S807 is performed. The notice effect process S800a is a process of performing the notice effect of the display result of the started variable display before the change stops, and details will be described later. Further, in the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize a variable display of the effect symbol, but the control relating to the variable symbol display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The in-round processing (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S500). Whether it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S501). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the special variation pattern has been received as the variation pattern command (S505). Whether or not a command corresponding to the special variation pattern has been received is determined based on, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined in the process of S505 that the pattern is not a special variation pattern, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S503), and the process proceeds to S507. move on. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S503, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. Thus, when determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, correction is made to be a combination of off symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  When it is determined in the process of S501 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S504), and the process proceeds to S507. In the process of S504, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  If it is determined in step S505 that a command corresponding to the special variation pattern has been received, a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the special symbol combination is determined (S506), and the process proceeds to S507. In the process of S507, it is determined so that the outlier stop symbol and the temporarily stopped symbol (the stop symbol of pseudo-continuous variation) become the same symbol (for example, “136”). Of course, numerical data (random numbers) may be extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing like other stop symbols, and the stop symbol may be determined using the data symbol for detachment symbol determination. .

  Also, when it is not determined to be a shift in the processing of S500 (when it is determined to be a big hit) (S501), the production control CPU 101 selects a combination of the big hit symbols according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol to be configured is determined (S502), and the process proceeds to S507.

  In S502, a winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit When it is determined that it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after performing an effect setting process (S507) for performing a process for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, a process of determining the contents of the pseudo-suggesting effect), the process proceeds to S508.

  In S508, one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns is selected as the effect control pattern (S508). In S508, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S507. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect change display operation of the design, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-reed effect, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the notice effect Multiple types are stored as patterns.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S508 is selected (S509). Then, a process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S510).

  When the processing of S510 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S511). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding 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 lighting / extinguishing control of light emitters such as various LEDs. 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.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S512), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802). A variation start process is executed (S513). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an effect control pattern selection process. The effect control pattern selection process is a process executed in step S508 of FIG. In the effect control pattern selection process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (step S5081).

  When it is determined that the gaming state is the short-time state (step S5081; YES), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state (step S5082).

  When it is determined that the gaming state is not the certainty change state (step S5082; NO), the effect control CPU 101 executes a time effect effect control pattern selection process (step S5083).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a time-shortening effect control pattern selection process. The time-saving effect control pattern selection process is a process executed in step S5083 of FIG. In the time reduction effect control pattern selection process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the value of the variation counter is the same as the time reduction count initial value (for example, 85 times) (step S811). ).

  When it is determined that the value of the variation counter is the same as the initial value of the short time count (for example, the value of the variation counter is 85 times) (step S811; YES), the effect control CPU 101 notifies the current jackpot end. The chance mode rush control pattern used when performing is selected and set as an effect control pattern using the chance mode rush control pattern (step S812). The effect control CPU 101 may select, for example, a chance mode entry control pattern stored in advance in the ROM 102 and set it as an effect control pattern to be used. By setting the chance mode entry control pattern in this manner, it is possible to notify the player that the short time state that is the high base state is started after the end of the current big hit.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the remaining short number of times notification control used when notifying the current remaining number of short times according to one of the fluctuation patterns in the first determination table at the time shortage in FIG. A pattern and an effect control pattern are selected and set as usage patterns (step S813). When the current remaining short number of times is 1, the effect control CPU 101 notifies the remaining short number of times once according to any one of the fluctuation patterns in the second time determination table at the time off time in FIG. The remaining short time notification control pattern and the effect control pattern that are sometimes used are selected and set as usage patterns. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control corresponds to the effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the remaining number of short times, and the like. It is only necessary to select a remaining short-time number notification control pattern for notifying the current remaining short number of times from the short-time number notification control pattern and set it as a usage pattern. Then, the effect control pattern selection process ends. That is, in the short time state, the remaining short number of times is normally notified from the beginning to the end after the big hit (the remaining 85 times to the remaining one time).

  Even when it is determined in step S811 that the value of the variation counter is not the same as the initial value of the time reduction count (for example, the value of the variation counter is 84 to 1 time) (step S811; NO), the presentation control CPU 101 Depending on the variation pattern, the remaining short time notification control pattern and the effect control pattern are selected and set as usage patterns (step S813), and the effect control pattern selection process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 24, if it is determined in step S5082 that the gaming state is a probability change state (step S5082; YES), the effect control CPU 101 executes a probability change effect control pattern selection process (step S5084).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a probability variation effect control pattern selection process. The probability variation effect control pattern selection process is a process executed in step S5084 in FIG. In the probability change effect control pattern selection process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the value of the variation counter is greater than the initial value of the time-count (for example, 85 times) (step). S821).

  When it is determined that the value of the variation counter is larger than the initial value of the time-short count (for example, 85 times) (for example, the value of the variation counter is 100 to 86 times) (step S821; YES), production control The CPU 101 uses the remaining short-time non-notification control pattern and the specific number of times used when not notifying the current remaining short-time number in accordance with any variation pattern in the non-specific number determination table shown in FIG. A corresponding production control pattern is selected as a use pattern (step S822). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 selects one of a plurality of remaining short-time non-notification control patterns stored in advance in the ROM 102 according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets the specific number of times. What is necessary is just to select and set it as a usage pattern with the production control pattern according to. Then, the effect control pattern selection process ends. By setting the remaining short time non-notification control pattern in this way, it is selected to display an image that does not notify the remaining short number of times during variable display during a specific number of times (15 times). Further, the effect control pattern for a specific number of times (15 times) period may be an effect control pattern for performing an effect imitating an effect during “big hit”, for example. The remaining short time non-notification control pattern, for example, does not notify the current remaining short time at all, but notifies the current remaining short number of times in an inconspicuous manner such as a small symbol or a transparent symbol. Also good. Further, the remaining short time non-notification control pattern may be accompanied by control of an accessory, for example.

  When it is determined in step S821 that the value of the variation counter is not greater than the initial value of the time reduction count (for example, the value of the variation counter is 85 times to once) (step S821; NO), the production control CPU 101 It is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter is the same as the initial value of the short time count (step S823).

  When it is determined in step S823 that the value of the variation counter is the same value as the initial value of the time reduction count (for example, the value of the variation counter is 85) (step S823; YES), the effect control CPU 101 enters the chance mode. The control pattern is selected and set as an effect control pattern using the control pattern (step S824). The effect control CPU 101 may select, for example, a chance mode entry control pattern stored in advance in the ROM 102 and set it as an effect control pattern to be used. By setting the chance mode entry control pattern in this way, it is possible to make it appear as if the big hit gaming state has now ended.

  When it is determined in step S823 that the value of the variation counter is not the same as the initial value of the short time count (for example, the value of the variation counter is 84 times to once), or following step S824, the effect control CPU 101 FIG. 6 (c) uses the remaining short number of times notification control pattern and the effect control pattern used when notifying the current remaining number of short times according to any variation pattern of the first determination table at the time of shortage. Is selected and set (step S825). When the current remaining short number of times is 1, the effect control CPU 101 notifies the remaining short number of times once according to any one of the fluctuation patterns in the second time determination table at the time off time in FIG. The remaining short time notification control pattern and the effect control pattern that are sometimes used are selected and set as usage patterns. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 corresponds to the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the remaining time reduction count, and the like, and a plurality of remaining time reductions stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 102. Of the number notification control patterns, a remaining short number notification control pattern for notifying the current remaining short number of times may be selected and set as a usage pattern. Then, the effect control pattern selection process ends. In other words, after the probability variation jackpot is over, the number of short remaining times is notified by excluding the specific number of periods, so that the number of times the remaining short time is notified starts from the same number of times as the normal jackpot (the remaining 85th).

  If it is determined in step S5081 in FIG. 24 that the gaming state is not the short-time state, the effect control CPU 101 selects and sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern to execute another effect (step S805). The control pattern selection process ends. The effect control CPU 101 may select one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored in advance in the ROM 102 and set it as a use pattern, for example, corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. Depending on such a set, the control content of the effect during the variable display is determined.

  In the following description, effects performed by executing the above-described processing will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the case of being controlled from the big hit gaming state to the short time state. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the case where the game state is controlled from the big hit gaming state. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the case of being controlled from the big hit gaming state to the probability variation state. Each image in FIGS. 27 to 29 is an image displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. An arrow in each image indicates that the decorative design is changing.

  When the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, an image for notifying “big hit” is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. Thereafter, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, but until the end of the big hit gaming state, the display area of the effect display device 9 is notified of the round digestion as shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 28 (a). An image to be displayed (image with a big hit) is displayed.

  When the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state after the normal big hit gaming state, the display area of the effect display device 9 is shown in FIG. 27B at the start of the short-time state (for example, the remaining short time is 85 times). As shown in FIG. 27C, an image for informing the chance mode entry (after the big hit is finished, an image of the chance mode entry) is displayed, and in the subsequent variable display (for example, the remaining short time is 85 times to once), FIG. ), An image (an image of the start of the chance mode (short time)) including the display of “short time and medium” indicating the short time state and the display of “remaining 85 times” indicating the short time remaining number is displayed.

  When the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state and the short time state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is finished, after the big hit gaming state is finished (FIG. 28 (a)), the remaining short number of times becomes the same value as the initial value of the short time counting. In the display area of the effect display device 9 (for example, a specific start image after the end of the big hit), FIG. 28 (c) ( 29) (d1) (image of specific effect result notification (when off)), and FIG. 29 (d2) (image of specific effect result notification (at the time of big hit)) An image with the face down is displayed.

  Furthermore, the effect performed within a specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probable big hit is such an effect that the same variation time is obtained regardless of the number of times that the big win has occurred or deviated 15 times. In addition, the production | generation of the specific frequency (15 times) after the end of a probable big hit is a specific effect among the productions of the time-short state of 100 times. Specifically, when the deviation occurs within the specific number of times, the effect performed between the specific number of times (15 times) is that the character is hammered 15 times with the hammer as shown in FIGS. 28 (b) and 28 (c). The screen cracks increase each time it is struck and hit with a hammer, but eventually the screen is not cracked, and a display result of dislocation is displayed (FIG. 29 (d1)). On the other hand, when a big hit is made within a specific number of times, the effect performed between the specific number of times (15 times) is as follows. The character hits the screen 15 times with a hammer as shown in FIGS. 28 (b) and 28 (c). Each time the hammer is struck, the cracks on the screen increase and finally the screen cracks, and the jackpot display result is displayed (FIG. 29 (d2)).

  In the performance performed between the specific number of times (15 times), even if the big hit occurs at any number of times, or even if it deviates 15 times, the effect that the same fluctuation time is performed is performed. This will be described using a chart. FIG. 30 is a timing chart for explaining the variation time at a specific number of times. First, in the example shown in FIG. 30, when a big hit is made at the first fluctuation number after the probability variation big hit, the fluctuation of “special fluctuation big hit + pseudo continuous fluctuation × 14 times” in the specific number big hit judgment table of FIG. The pattern is selected, the pseudo continuous fluctuation shown by the broken line is performed 14 times, and the effect that becomes a big hit is performed by the effect of the special variation. During the period of pseudo-variation indicated by the broken line, an effect is performed in which the character strikes the screen 14 times with a hammer as shown in FIGS. 28B and 28C, and then the character is a hammer as an effect of special variation. The effect shown in FIG. 29 (d2), which is a big hit by hitting the screen, is performed. In FIG. 30, in order to make it easy to understand the quasi-continuous fluctuation indicated by the broken line, the line indicating that the quasi-continuous fluctuation is being illustrated is shifted from the line indicating the fluctuation (actual fluctuation).

  Next, in the example shown in FIG. 30, when a big hit is made at the sixth variation after the probability variation big hit, the specific number of deviations in the deviation determination table of FIG. The variation pattern of “special variation big hit + pseudo-variation × 9 times” is selected in the specific number big hit determination table of FIG. Therefore, after the fluctuation display at the time of loss is performed five times, the pseudo-continuous fluctuation indicated by the broken line is performed nine times as the big hit fluctuation display at the sixth time, and the effect of making a big hit by the special fluctuation effect is performed. Here, the effect of the fluctuation display at the time of detachment is the effect of the character hitting the screen with a hammer as shown in FIG. 28B and FIG. In the variation display at the time of the sixth big hit, as shown in FIGS. 28B and 28C, an effect of pseudo continuous variation is performed in which the character hits the screen nine times with a hammer, and then as a special variation effect. The effect shown in FIG. 29 (d2), in which the character hits the screen with a hammer and is a big hit, is performed.

  Similarly, in the example shown in FIG. 30, when the big hit is made at the 11th change after the probability change big hit, the fluctuation display at the time of losing is performed 10 times, and then the pseudo change shown by the broken line as the big hit change display at the 11th time. The continuous fluctuation is performed four times, and the effect that becomes a big hit is performed by the effect of the special fluctuation.

  Next, in the example shown in FIG. 30, when a big hit is made at the fifteenth fluctuation number after the probability variation big hit, the specific number of fluctuations in the deviation judgment table of FIG. ”Is selected, and the variation pattern of“ special variation big hit ”is selected in the specific number big hit determination table of FIG. Therefore, after the fluctuation display at the time of losing is performed 14 times, as the big hit fluctuation display at the fifteenth time, the effect of making a big hit by the effect of the special fluctuation without the pseudo continuous fluctuation is performed. Specifically, as the effect of the fluctuation display at the time of losing, the effect that the character hits the screen with a hammer as shown in FIGS. 28B and 28C is performed 14 times, and the fluctuation display at the 15th big hit As a special variation effect, the effect shown in FIG. 29 (d2) is performed in which the character hits the screen with a hammer to make a big hit. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 30, when the fluctuation number after the probability variation big hit ends is 15th, the fluctuation display at the time of the deviation is performed 14 times, and then the fluctuation fluctuation display at the 15th time is shown in FIG. 29 (d1). The special fluctuation is produced as shown in FIG.

  An effect that is performed during a specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probable big hit is an effect that, as shown in FIG. Furthermore, since the effect of the fluctuation display at the time of losing and the effect of the pseudo-continuous fluctuation are the same effect, the player recognizes that the display result has been notified after the fluctuating display is performed 15 times. Can be made. In other words, whether the character hits the screen 14 times with a hammer, even if the number of fluctuations after the probability variation big hit ends is a big hit or the case where the number of changes fifteen times after the probability variation big hit ends is a big hit. After the effect of continuous fluctuation or the effect of fluctuation display at the time of deviation (FIGS. 28B and 28C) is performed, the effect shown in FIG. 29D2 which is a big hit is performed. Therefore, the timing at which the display result is derived can be made uniform.

  Here, the effect of the fluctuation display at the time of losing is the effect of the character hitting the screen with a hammer as shown in FIG. 28B and FIG. The symbol to be displayed is the same “136”, but is not limited to this, and the symbol to be stopped may be different from the symbol to be temporarily stopped. In addition, the effect performed during the specific number of times (15 times) is an image that informs the digestion of the round during the “big hit” that was displayed before the gaming state was controlled to the probabilistic state (FIG. 28A). As long as the image is similar to Specifically, a screen in which the character hitting the pig with a hammer is imitated as a screen where the character hits the screen with a hammer while the “big hit” character hits the pig. In addition, for example, the effect performed between the specific number of times (15 times) is not an image that does not notify the current remaining probability variation number at all, but the current remaining short time number is notified in an inconspicuous manner such as a small symbol or a transparent symbol. It may be an image.

  Returning to FIG. 29, when the short time remaining count becomes the same value as the initial value of the short time count (for example, the short time remaining count is 85), the display area of the effect display device 9 has a diagram as shown in FIG. An image for notifying the chance mode entry (an image of the chance mode entry) as in FIG. 27B is displayed, and in the subsequent variable display (for example, the remaining short time is 85 times to 1 time), the image shown in FIG. In this way, an image (an image starting in the chance mode (high accuracy / short time)) including the display of “short time and medium” indicating the short time state and the display of “remaining 85 times” indicating the short time remaining time is displayed. Note that the effect of notifying the chance mode entry is an effect performed after the specific effect.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the display result of the big win is derived and displayed before the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probable big hit, the big win after the end of the probable big hit Quasi-continuous fluctuations corresponding to the difference between the number of fluctuations and the specific number of times until the display result is derived and displayed.

  According to such a configuration, the number of fluctuation displays when the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed after the probability variation big hit ends until the number of fluctuation displays reaches a specific number of times, including the number of pseudo-variable fluctuations. Will always be a specific number of times. In other words, the number of fluctuations less than the specific number is compensated by the pseudo continuous fluctuation. For this reason, if the pseudo-continuous variation is used, it is possible to execute a series of effects using the same number of variation opportunities regardless of how many times the variable display is generated. Further, it is possible to make the player think that the jackpot is derived and displayed through the same number of fluctuations. That is, the timing at which the display result is derived can be made uniform. As a result, the interest about the timing at which the display result is derived can be improved.

  Further, the CPU 56 controls the time-short state (high base state) advantageous to the player from the end of the big hit until the number of fluctuations reaches 85 times or 100 times, and the effect control CPU 101 is controlled to the time-short state. In this state, the remaining short number of times until reaching the number of fluctuations of 85 times or 100 times is displayed and notified in the display area of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 27 (c) and FIG. 29 (f).

  According to such a configuration, the remaining number of notifications is the same between the case where the gaming state is the high probability base and the case where the gaming state is the low probability base, so the disappointment of the player can be reduced.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 produces the production (for example, the specific number of times shown in FIG. 6E is different so that the fluctuation time of each fluctuation display at the time of the deviation is the same time (2 seconds) during the specific number of times (15 times). Hour determination table “special fluctuation losing”), and the display time of the big hit like the big hit time change time shown in FIG. It is set according to the total variation time (for example, 38 seconds) of the variation times executed each time.

  According to such a configuration, the variation time can be determined based on the result of the big hit lottery until the number of variations reaches a specific number, and the process for determining the variation time can be simplified. it can.

  In addition, during the specific number of times (15 times), the effect symbol of each variation display at the time of deviation and the effect symbol of pseudo-continuous variation are the same mode.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the effect control CPU 101, and to make it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the game is a big hit based on the number of fluctuations in the middle up to the predetermined number of times. It is possible to improve interest.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the end of the specific gaming state, the number of executions of variable display reaches a maximum number of special times (for example, 100 times set as the variation count in S156). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a special gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) in which the probability (for example, a big hit probability) is controlled to be higher than a predetermined probability (for example, a low probability). Etc.), and change between an advantageous state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) easily enters and a disadvantage state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium does not enter or is difficult to enter. Variable winning means (for example, the variable winning ball device 15) and the first number of times that the variable display is executed at the maximum number of times less than the special number when the special condition is satisfied after the end of the specific gaming state (example) For example, when the special condition is not satisfied until 100 times, etc., the number of executions of the variable display is the maximum number of times that is less than the first number of times (for example, 85 times set as the variation count of S156a). High opening control means for executing at least one of the control for increasing the frequency at which the variable winning means is in an advantageous state or the control for extending the period for which the advantageous state is extended as the high opening control, and the specific game. By the high opening control means until the number of executions of variable display reaches the second number of times (for example, 85 times, etc.) when the game is not controlled to the special gaming state (for example, probability change state) after the state is finished. When the high opening control is being performed (for example, in the case of all variable display in the low-accuracy high-base state, etc.), an effect that suggests the remaining number of variable displays until the second number of times (for example, The remaining short-time number notification control selected in the first effect control means (for example, the time-shortage effect control pattern selection process (S5083)) for executing the remaining short time number notification control pattern for notifying the current remaining short number of times control. And the control of the special display state (for example, the probable change state) after the end of the specific game state, and the number of executions of the variable display is maximum. The number of differences (for example, around 15 times) corresponding to the difference (for example, 15 times) between the first number (for example, 100 times) and the second number of times (for example, 85 times). ) Until the high release control is executed (for example, in the first to fifteenth variable display in the high-accuracy high-base state), the specific effect mode (the remaining short-time non-notification control pattern). A mode that uses a screen) (for example, an effect using a non-notification control pattern for short remaining time that does not notify the current remaining short time), and the number of executions of variable display is the difference number (for example, 15). When the high opening control is executed until the first number of times (for example, 100 times) is exceeded (for example, in the variable display of the 16th to 100th times in the highly accurate high base state) ), Second effect control means for executing an effect suggesting the remaining number of times of variable display up to the first number of times (for example, an effect using a remaining short time notification control pattern for notifying the current remaining short time) (For example, in step S802, an effect is generated by either the remaining short number non-notification control pattern or the remaining short number notification control pattern selected in the probability variation effect control pattern selection process (S5084). Characterized in that it comprises a output symbol variation during processing, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the remaining number of times (for example, the remaining 85 times to the remaining one) suggested by the production when controlled to the special game state after the end of the specific game state is the special number after the end of the specific game state. When the game state is not controlled, the remaining number of times suggested by the performance (for example, the remaining 85 times to the remaining one time) is the same. In other words, there is no difference between the remaining number of appearances when the special gaming state is not controlled after the end of the specific gaming state and the remaining number of appearances when the special gaming state is controlled after the end of the specific gaming state. . Therefore, the discouragement of the player when not controlled to the special game state can be reduced.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the number of fluctuations until the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed after the end of the probabilistic big hit, during the specific number of times after the probable big hit (the high probability high base state) has ended. A configuration has been described in which pseudo-variation of the number of times corresponding to the difference between the number of times and the specific number of times is performed. However, the production control CPU 101 is not limited to this, and for example, the configuration may be applied even during a specific number of times after the end of the big hit (low-accuracy base state). In the above-described embodiment, the short-time remaining number is notified during the first fluctuation after the normal big hit, and the short-time remaining number is notified during the next fluctuation after a certain number of fluctuations after the probable big hit. The remaining short number of times may be notified later.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 hits the screen 15 times with a hammer and the screen is cracked each time the hammer is hit. It has been described that an effect is displayed (FIG. 29 (d1)) or an effect (FIG. 29 (d2)) in which the screen is broken and the jackpot display result is finally displayed. However, the CPU 101 for effect control is not limited to this, and the push button 124 (see FIG. 1) displays a result display as to whether or not the screen is cracked with a hammer and finally the screen is broken. An effect performed by pressing may be used. In other words, when the push button 124 is pressed within the operation effective period, the result may be displayed at the timing of the pressing, or when the push button 124 is not pressed within the operation effective period. The result may be displayed at the timing when the operation valid period has elapsed.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the number of fluctuations until the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed after the end of the probable big hit, during the specific number of times after the probable big hit (the high-accuracy high-base state) has ended. A configuration has been described in which pseudo-variation of the number of times corresponding to the difference between the number of times and the specific number of times is performed. However, the CPU 101 for effect control is not limited to this. For example, after the probability variation big hit is finished (highly accurate and high base state), from the 50th variation display to the specific number of times (for example, 20 to the 70th). The configuration may be applied in between. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 may apply this configuration regardless of the gaming state after the big hit (whether it is high certainty or high base), for example, when the number of reserved memories becomes maximum You may apply the said structure to.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the number of fluctuations until the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed after the end of the probable big hit, during the specific number of times after the end of the probable big hit (highly accurate high base state). A configuration has been described in which pseudo-variation of the number of times corresponding to the difference between the number of times and the specific number of times is performed. However, the production control CPU 101 is not limited to this, and may determine whether or not to apply the configuration according to the type of jackpot. Specifically, when there are big hit types such as 16R big hit, 8R big hit, and 2R big hit, for example (normal or probability variation), the effect control CPU 101 performs after the big hit in the case of 16R big hit. Although the configuration is applied, it may be determined that the configuration is not applied to the 8R jackpot or 2R jackpot after the jackpot. Further, the effect control CPU 101 may change the specific number of times (for example, 30 times for 16R big hit, 15 times for 8R big hit, 10 times for 2R big hit, etc.) according to the type of big hit. The type of effect (for example, an effect in which a character shoots a target with a gun in the case of 16R jackpot, an effect in which a character hits the screen with a hammer in the case of 8R jackpot, etc.) may be changed. In addition, when the number of consecutive resorts is a big hit that exceeds a certain value (for example, the second big hit after the high base), the configuration may be applied after the big hit. Furthermore, the effect performed during the specific number of times after the end of the big hit may be an effect that is a series of the specific number of times, for example, an effect such as a story that is completed in 15 times.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the variation time of each variation display at the time of the loss is the same time (2 seconds), and the total variation time (for example, 38 seconds) from the end of the probability variation big hit until the big hit display result is derived and displayed. It has been explained that the fluctuation display fluctuation time is set to be a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation time of each fluctuation display at the time of losing and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display that is a big hit may be indefinite.For example, the fluctuation time by lottery using a fluctuation pattern table for high base It may be configured to determine Further, it is not always necessary to make the total fluctuation time constant from the end of the probable big hit until the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed, and it may be changed depending on the number of fluctuations that will be the big hit.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the effect of the fluctuation display performed by the effect control CPU 101 and the effect of the pseudo-continuous fluctuation are the same as shown in FIGS. 28 (b) and 28 (c). In the effect of hitting the screen with a hammer, it was explained that the symbols to be stopped and temporarily stopped were the same "136". However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CPU 101 for effect control includes an effect in which a symbol to be stopped and a symbol to be temporarily stopped have different values for each number of changes, and a symbol to be stopped and a symbol to be temporarily stopped. You may perform the production which becomes a different value. In this case, the degree of expectation for the big hit may be changed depending on the symbols to be displayed (the symbols to be stopped and the symbols to be temporarily stopped). Further, the effect control CPU 101 may execute the effect using a special symbol (for example, a character symbol) instead of a normal symbol (for example, a number) for displaying a symbol to be stopped and a symbol to be temporarily stopped. Furthermore, the period from the symbol that stops at the time of disconnection until the start of the next variation display may be the same time as the period from the symbol that temporarily stops until the next pseudo-continuous variation starts or may be a different time. .

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, if the CPU 56 determines that the specific number of times fluctuation flag is set in S93 and S99, the specific number of times of the first special symbol fluctuation and the second special symbol fluctuation The configuration has been described as selecting a determination table. However, the CPU 56 is not limited to this. For example, in the case of only the first special symbol variation or only the second special symbol variation, the CPU 56 may be configured to select a specific number of determination tables.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

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

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

  (11) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (12) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 15 rounds of normal big hits and 15 rounds of probable big hits are provided as the big hit types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a jackpot type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a jackpot of 15 rounds, a jackpot of five rounds, a jackpot of five rounds, and a jackpot of two rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result when the display result of the variable display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability change state is unconditionally entered. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (16) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display device, 8b 2nd special symbol display device, 9 presentation display device, 100 production control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising variable display means capable of deriving and displaying a display result of variable display of identification information,
When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, it can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
When the specific display result is derived and displayed after the specific condition is satisfied and before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed a predetermined number of times on the variable display means, the variable display is performed after the specific condition is satisfied. the have line once the temporary stop and re-variable display of the number of times corresponding to the difference number between the derivation impressions of the variable display of the display results with the predetermined number of identification information to a specific display result is derived displayed to the means,
When the specific condition is satisfied, after the advantageous state ends, the probability that the variable state is controlled to the advantageous state is higher than a predetermined probability until the maximum number of executions of the variable display reaches the special number. Yes,
A variable winning means that can be changed to an open state in which game media can easily enter;
After completion of the advantageous state, when the specific condition is satisfied, the variable display is executed until the maximum number of executions of the variable display reaches the first number less than the special number, and when the specific condition is not satisfied, the variable display is performed. Of the control for increasing the frequency at which the variable winning means is in the open state, or the control for increasing the period of time in the open state until the maximum number of executions reaches a second number less than the first number. High opening control means for executing at least one of them as high opening control;
Suggesting effect means for performing an suggestive effect that suggests the remaining number of variable displays in which the high opening control is executed;
A specific effect means for executing a specific effect that does not suggest the remaining number of variable displays in which the high opening control is performed, and
If the special state is not controlled after the advantageous state ends, the suggestion effect means executes the suggestion effect until the maximum number of executions of variable display reaches the second number of times,
In the case where the special state is controlled after the advantageous state is finished, the specific effect unit is configured to perform the variable display until the number of executions reaches the maximum number of times corresponding to the difference between the first number and the second number. A game machine in which a specific effect is executed and the suggestion effect means executes the suggestion effect until the number of executions of variable display exceeds the difference number and reaches the first number at the maximum . Variable display of identification information each time executed until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means until the number of executions of variable display of the identification information after the specific condition is satisfied reaches the predetermined number of times. Are controlled so that the fluctuation time is the same,
The variation time from when the variable display of the identification information is started to when the specific display result is derived and displayed and notified that the advantageous state is controlled is displayed until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is set in accordance with a total change time of variable display of identification information executed each time.

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