JP6646618B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game medium, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a launch device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result on the variable display device, a game state (game The state of the machine, that is, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled.) Is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (a so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates a start lever to start variably displaying identification information on a variable display device, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is performed. A prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined predetermined game medium is paid out according to the prize, and when a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (A slot machine).

  In addition, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is in a state that is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a hit ball, or is in a state that is advantageous for the player. In other words, the right is to be generated, and the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be satisfied.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) started on the variable display device based on a winning of a game ball in a starting winning opening. When this is done, a "big hit" occurs. Note that the derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be called a round game.

  Further, in the variable display device, a symbol other than a symbol which is a final stop symbol (for example, a middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) is continuously stopped for a predetermined period of time and stops and swings in a state where the symbol matches a specific display result. It is possible for a big hit to occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, or when multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or when the position of the displayed symbol is switched, etc. An effect performed in a state in which sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Also, there has been proposed a gaming machine that enables a reach effect display to be performed in a plurality of display areas, and that sets the size of the display area according to the types of symbols constituting the reach display mode (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2004-49403 A (FIGS. 7 and 8)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when a plurality of specific effects (reach effects) are configured to be able to be executed in parallel, it is not always possible to appropriately control an effect that is executed along with the specific effect. I can't.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can achieve appropriate effect control when a plurality of specific effects are configured to be able to be executed in parallel, and that can enhance interest in a game.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and can execute a specific effect that indicates that the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state. In addition, an effect executing means capable of executing a special effect for executing a plurality of specific effects in parallel based on one variable display, and an operation different from the display means for executing the specific effect during execution of the specific effect as Starring unloading using means, and a promotion effect execution unit capable of executing the promotion effect to promote the operation of the operating means to the player, demonstration execution means is the special effect, the display means at a predetermined timing dividing one display area into a plurality of display areas, in each of the display regions divided in parallel a plurality of the specific effect by performing a specific effect is executable, promotion effect execution means, the special effect When have multiple specific effect and are running in parallel, is capable of executing any promotion effect one the specific effect as an object of a plurality of specific effect, the specific effect of the non-specific effect of the one On the other hand, the promotion effect is not performed.
(Means B) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and can execute a specific effect indicating that the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state. In addition, an effect executing means capable of executing a special effect for executing a plurality of specific effects in parallel based on one variable display, and an operation different from the display means for executing the specific effect during execution of the specific effect as Starring unloading using means, and a promotion effect execution unit capable of executing the promotion effect to promote the operation of the operating means to the player, demonstration execution means is the special effect, the display means at a predetermined timing dividing one display area into a plurality of display areas, in each of the display regions divided in parallel a plurality of the specific effect by performing a specific effect is executable, promotion effect execution means, the special effect When have multiple specific effect and are running in parallel, is capable of executing any promotion effect one the specific effect as an object of a plurality of specific effect, the specific effect of the non-specific effect of the one On the other hand, it is characterized in that the promotion effect is restricted.
(Means C) In the means A or the means B, there is provided a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating the execution of the promotion effect, and the suggestion effect execution means performs the promotion effect among the plurality of specific effects in the special effect. It is characterized in that a suggestion effect can be executed for a specific effect to be executed, and a suggestion effect can be executed for another specific effect that is not an object to execute the promotion effect.
(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player, and controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a reach effect such as Super Reach A or Super Reach B) that suggests that a special effect (for example, a multi-monitor reach effect) is to execute a plurality of specific effects in parallel. Possible specific effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps S8008, S8011, and S8106 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and display means for executing the specific effect during execution of the specific effect (for example, effect display Special performance using rendering means (for example, the movable member 76 and the operation button 120) different from those of the device 9 and the pseudo monitors 200 to 202). (For example, a character effect, a button effect) capable of executing a special effect execution unit (for example, a part that executes steps S8118 and S8120 to S8132 in the effect control microcomputer 100). In the effect, it is possible to execute a special effect for any one of the plurality of specific effects (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the steps S8117 and S8122 to finally divide the effect. On the displayed pseudo monitor screen, when the execution timing of the character effect is performed, the character effect is executed. When the operation effective period of the button effect is started, the display of the operation instruction display 216 is started. To start a button effect) or special effects for specific effects other than the one specific effect. (For example, by executing steps S8117 and S8122, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the step S8117 and S8122 to display the character effect on the pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed before the finally-displayed pseudo-monitor screen. When the execution timing is reached or the start timing of the button production operation effective period is reached, the prohibition process is not executed, and the prohibition process does not display the operation instruction display 216 and the button production is not executed.) It is characterized by. According to such a configuration, when a plurality of specific effects are configured to be executable in parallel, appropriate effect control can be realized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player, A special effect (for example, a reach effect such as super reach A or super reach B) that indicates that the control is controlled in a special effect (for example, multi-monitor reach) Effect) (for example, a part for executing steps S8008, S8011, and S8106 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and a display means (for performing the effect) during execution of the effect. For example, an effect display device (for example, movable member 76, operation button 120) different from effect display device 9 and pseudo monitors 200 to 202) is used. Special effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps S8118, S8120 to S8132 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a special effect (for example, character effect, button effect). In a special effect, a special effect can be executed for any one of a plurality of specific effects (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8117 and S8122, Finally, when the timing of execution of the character effect is reached on the pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed, the effect instruction is executed. When the timing of starting the effective operation period of the button effect is reached, the operation instruction display 216 is displayed. To start a button production) or a specific production other than the one specific production. (For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the steps S8117 and S8122 so that the effect control microcomputer 100 plays a role in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the last divided and displayed pseudo monitor screen. When it is the execution timing of the material effect or the start timing of the operation effective period of the button effect, the key effect is not executed by the prohibition process, and the button effect is executed without displaying the operation instruction display 216 by the prohibition process. Alternatively, the special effect may be restricted by reducing the operation range of the movable member 76 or decreasing the execution ratio of the special effect.) According to such a configuration, when a plurality of specific effects are configured to be executable in parallel, appropriate effect control can be realized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the special effect execution means can execute a movable body effect (for example, a character effect) for operating a movable body (for example, the movable member 76) as a special effect (for example, The effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S8118), and during the execution of the specific effect, a suggestion effect execution unit (for example, effect display) that suggests execution of the movable body effect (for example, effect display). The effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S8115), and the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect for any one of the plurality of specific effects in the special effect. In addition, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect for a specific effect other than the one specific effect (for example, the effect control microcontroller). By executing steps S8114 and S8115, the computer 100 displays the effect image when it is time to execute the effect display on the pseudo-monitor screen finally divided and displayed, and also displays the pseudo-monitor screen finally divided and displayed. The effect image may also be displayed when the execution timing of the effect display is reached on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed earlier than the above. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect regardless of whether the target is a special effect target, and to use common effect data regardless of whether the target is a special effect target. .

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the specific effect execution means can execute a plurality of specific effects in different display areas in parallel in a special effect (for example, see FIGS. 37 to 37). As shown in FIG. 38, the super reach can be executed on each of the plurality of pseudo monitor screens 200 to 202). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest in special effects.

(Means 5) In the means 4, the specific effect execution means sequentially divides and displays the display area, and can execute the specific effect in at least the divided first display area, and displays the divided display after the first display area. In the second display area, a specific effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 37 (3) to 38 (5), for example, the pseudo monitor screens 200 to 202 are sequentially divided and displayed, and the first divided screen is displayed. The super reach A is executed on the displayed pseudo monitor screen 200, the super reach A is executed on the second divided pseudo monitor screen 201, and the super reach B is executed on the third divided pseudo monitor screen 202. Display), a display result that is more advantageous than the display result displayed in the first display area is displayed at a higher rate in the second display area (for example, a production system). By executing steps S8133 to S8137 and S8306, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (13), the reach of the simulated monitor screens 200 and 201 divided and displayed on the first and second screens is out of reach. The symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed, and the big hit symbol may be fixedly displayed on the pseudo-monitor screen 202 divided and displayed at the third time. According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the display area that the player pays attention to in the special effect, and to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (for example, a chance-up effect) corresponding to any one of the plurality of specific effects in the special effect. Predetermined effect determination means (for example, a portion for executing step S8006 in the effect control microcomputer 100 and determining the presence and type of a chance-up effect on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed last) and Based on the determination result of the specific effect determination means, predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect corresponding to one specific effect (for example, executing step S8112 in the effect control microcomputer 100 and finally dividing A part for executing a chance-up effect on the displayed pseudo monitor screen). Based on the determination result of the specific effect determination means, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect even in response to a specific effect other than one specific effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8111 and S8112). Thus, a chance-up effect may be performed on a pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen that is finally divided and displayed. According to such a configuration, while simplification of the determination process of the predetermined effect, the determination result for one specific effect is also reflected on the other specific effects, thereby unifying the expectation of appearance in the special effect. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the introduction effect (for example, FIG. 42 (D), FIG. 43 (B), FIG. 43 (D), FIG. ), An introduction effect executing means (for example, in the second embodiment, a portion that executes the introduction effect by executing step S802 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the introduction effect. Each time the execution is performed, an increase effect execution means (for example, an increase effect shown in FIG. 43A, FIG. 43C, or FIG. 43E) capable of executing an increase effect to increase the display area (for example, In the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S802 to execute an additional effect), and performs a specific effect in a plurality of display areas increased by the additional effect. (For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), FIG. 43 (C), and FIG. 43 (E), reach effects such as long reach and super reach A are executed by the increased pseudo monitor) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, when attention is paid to the execution of the specific effect, the increase effect may be executed, so that the interest is improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed by a CPU on a main board. It is a flowchart which shows a 4ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared beforehand. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the production control main processing which the production control CPU executes. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation start process. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the role effect determination table for determining the presence or absence of a role effect, and the button effect determination table for determining the presence or absence of a button effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the chance up effect determination table for deciding the presence or absence and kind of a chance up effect. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is an explanatory view for explaining an effect mode of a multi-monitor reach effect. It is an explanatory view for explaining an effect mode of a multi-monitor reach effect. It is an explanatory view for explaining an effect mode of a multi-monitor reach effect. It is an explanatory view for explaining an effect mode of a multi-monitor reach effect. It is a timing chart which shows the content of the variable display which performs multi monitor reach in a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure showing the production operation of the introduction production in the second embodiment. It is a figure showing the production operation of the multi-monitor reach in the second embodiment. It is a figure showing the production operation of the multi-monitor-reach of the modification in a 2nd embodiment.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (game components to be described later). (Excluding the board 6).

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

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

  Further, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol becomes the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuated synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols were switched. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. Therefore, it can be said that the reach production is a production that suggests a big hit. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect design change display is executed in synchronization with the special design change display (exactly, however, the effect design change display is changed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the change display of the effect symbol disappear from the screen for a moment. The production mode has been diversified, for example, the production is performed, and the production is performed such that the movable object blocks all or a part of the screen. For this reason, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current state is the variable display. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing the variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the state of the fourth symbol is checked to determine whether the current state is the variable display. Whether or not it is possible to recognize it. It should be noted that the fourth symbol is constantly displayed in a variably manner with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

  The fluctuation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined time intervals with a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Note that "variable display is synchronized" means that the variable display starts and ends at the same time and the variable display period is the same. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, a display color (a display color different from a loss. For example, a color of a loss) in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but in the case of a big hit, it is displayed in red, and the type of big hit (the display color may be different depending on whether it is a big hit or a probable big hit). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a display color (a display color different from the color difference) reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. For example, while the color is lost, the color is displayed in blue, while the color of the big hit is displayed in red. The display color of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d when the light is turned off is assimilated with the background image when the light is turned off. In order to prevent the image from becoming invisible, it is desirable that the display color be different from the background image (for example, black).

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. To realize the fourth symbol display area. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be configured to indicate whether or not the big hit symbol has been stopped and displayed depending on whether or not it has been displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively. However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbol may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, a fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized by using a light-emitting body such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, by performing a display in which display of different display colors is repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined time intervals, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be executed separately. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, Alternatively, by performing a display in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated at different time intervals, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be executed separately. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used when deriving and displaying a stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and when deriving and displaying a stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, a stop symbol in a different mode may be stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

  In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of storages to be held is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) This is started based on the establishment of a state and a state in which the big hit game is not executed), and after a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is previously determined as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second starting port switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting winning is easily performed), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, game balls are more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win).

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

  When the variable prize ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, a game ball heading for the variable prize ball device 15 is extremely easy to win the second starting winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9. However, the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The nails are densely arranged in the vicinity of the first starting winning opening 13, and the arrangement of the nails in the vicinity of the first starting winning opening 13 makes it difficult for game balls to be guided to the first starting winning opening 13. May be made higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning port 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning port 14 is provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning ports 14 may be provided.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective prize balls entering the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as a starting memory or a starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage display 18a including four displays is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b consisting of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls entering the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second number of hold storages. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  In addition, a lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first hold storage display part 9a for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display part 9b for displaying the second hold storage number. ing. The first hold display section 9a displays a first hold display corresponding to each of the first hold memories. Further, a second hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display section 9b corresponding to each of the second hold memories. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are individually displayed, but the sum of the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is shown. You may comprise so that the total suspended storage display part which displays the suspended storage number may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, the first holding memory and the second holding memory are displayed side by side in the winning order in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in the combined holding storage display unit. Is displayed in a manner that allows the user to recognize whether the storage is the first storage or the second storage (for example, the first storage is displayed in red and the second storage is displayed in blue). You may comprise.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The effect symbol as the symbol is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the user of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, a game control microcomputer 560 for controlling the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command capable of specifying a change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the fluctuation time is specified based on the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, if data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side are compared. A gap may occur between them. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, a situation may occur in which the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol are not completely synchronized.

  Further, a movable member 76 imitating the shape of an airplane is provided below the effect display device 9, and the movable member 76 moves when the motor 85 (see FIG. 3) rotates.

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

  The game area 6 also has prize holes (normal prize holes) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of prize game balls determined in advance based on the prize of game balls. The game balls that have won the winning openings 29, 30, 33, and 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a.

  On the right side of the game board 6, a normal symbol display 10 is provided. The ordinary symbol display device 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “O” and “X”) called ordinary symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols become visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is such that when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the player is in a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state in which game balls can enter the second starting winning port 14). Changes to In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is decreased by one. Furthermore, a probable change state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of the change display of a special symbol is higher than a normal state is a state of a probability change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state. In the high probability state.), The probability that the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened are increased.

  At the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 which are blinkingly displayed during the game, and at the bottom there is an out opening 26 for taking in a hit ball which has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the right and left upper sides outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

  An operation button 120 as an operation means operable by a player is provided in a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that allows a player to perform a pressing operation. In addition, the operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can make a predetermined selection (for example, selection of an effect) by rotating the dial.

  The gaming machine has a hit ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and thereafter descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot is a big hit, after the big hit game is over, the game state is shifted to a so-called positive change state, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball becomes easy to start and win (that is, a special symbol). The display is shifted to the high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display on the displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established. In the case of the high base state, for example, as compared with the case of not being in the high base state, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended. It is easy to win the starting prize.

  Note that, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display device 10 shifts to the ordinary symbol probable state in which the probability that the stopped symbol hits the symbol is increased. This may cause a transition to a high base state. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probable state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened is increased. Therefore, when the state is shifted to the normal symbol change state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state in which the starting winning is easy (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a positive variation symbol, and the like, from the disadvantageous state for the player. The state changes to an advantageous state (a state in which starting winning is easy). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that also includes changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Further, by shifting to the normal symbol time-saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is shortened, the state may be shifted to the high base state. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of the normal symbol hitting increases. Accordingly, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened increases, and the winning prize ball device 15 becomes easy to win (high base state).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the state is shifted to the high base state, the state is also shifted to a time reduction state (special symbol time reduction state) in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is reduced. By shifting to the time saving state in this manner, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of the change of the special symbol or the effect symbol is increased (in other words, the holding memory is exhausted). It is possible to reduce a situation in which an invalid start winning is generated. Therefore, an effective start winning is more likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, ordinary symbol positive change state, ordinary symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), it becomes easy to start winning (to shift to the high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, ordinary symbol change state, ordinary symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), it becomes easy to start winning (high base State). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-described states (open extended state, ordinary symbol positive change state, ordinary symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), the starting prize can be easily made (high). (Transition to the base state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a 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 a control operation according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 56 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be externally or internally incorporated. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a built-in random number circuit 53 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board 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 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the capacitor as the backup power supply). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by a power supply.

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

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 53 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 (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted), the digital camera has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 includes a function of selecting and setting an update range of numerical data (a function of selecting and setting an initial value and a function of selecting and setting an upper limit), a function of selecting and setting a rule for updating numerical data, and a method of selecting a rule for updating numerical data. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The obtained numerical data is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  An input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the starting port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. I have. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 for game control. 31.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decorative LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The control of the sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70 is performed.

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) according to the received effect control command. The CGROM previously stores character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of persons, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in accordance with a command from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

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

  The relay board 77 serves as a signal direction restricting means for passing a signal input from the main board 31 only in a direction toward the effect control board 80 (not passing a signal in a direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). Is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. In addition, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, so that the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 85 for operating the movable member 76 via the output port 106.

  The effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving an LED or a lamp is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitting body provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, a current is supplied to the decorative LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of a reset terminal to which a reset signal is input becomes high, and the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process from step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is restored after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, and the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization processing executed at the time of turning on the power other than the recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (normally big hit, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit, small hit, or miss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, control goes to a step S14. In step S44, for example, if the value of a special symbol pointer to be described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 9). You may make it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may restart the variation display of the fourth symbol based on receiving the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the stored variable time timer is restarted, and the variable display of the special symbol is restarted. When the value of the fluctuating time timer has timed out, a symbol confirmation designation command described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, the value of a special symbol process flag described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, the special symbol process processing is restarted from the process according to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Instead of always transmitting the display result designation command at the time of restoration from power failure, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0. . If the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state is not the state and the display result designation command is not transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the change, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that it is not in the middle and the display result designation command is not transmitted.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored is confirmed using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, one of the backup flag and the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the game state restoration process.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 53 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs a setting for causing the random number circuit 53 to update the value of the random R by executing a process according to a random number circuit setting program, for example.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (Steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (Step S17) and the initial value random number update process (Step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited (step S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt is enabled. It is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not a big hit or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not made. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value of a counter (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not a symbol is a hit. It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls a game display device, a variable prize ball device, a ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In this process, the count value of the random number for the normal symbol hit determination is one round (the normal value of the random number for the normal symbol hit determination) in the process of transmitting the command signal to control the other microcomputer, or the game machine control process. When the number of possible values has increased by the number between the minimum value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden change big hit, the reach is suddenly changed without becoming reach (for example, “135”). May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute a reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. I do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually controls the reach effect.

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

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

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

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

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state. In the ordinary symbol process process of step S27, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is executed based on the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate 32 to derive and display the variation display result, or the variation display result of the ordinary symbol Is executed, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

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

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data according to the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“O” and “X”) of the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag relating to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set. At such a speed, the display control data value set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “「 ”and 0 indicating“ x ”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10.

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

  According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. Note that the game control processing corresponds to the processing of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt processing. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. May be executed.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Without reaching the reach state, a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally non-reachable”) variable display mode when the variable display results in a lost symbol.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after the reach state is reached, and a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not ultimately become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lost”) when the variable display result is “losed”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Then, the effect symbols are finally stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the effect display device 9 (however, in the case of a sudden change big hit). In some cases, a suddenly changing big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is suddenly stopped and displayed without reaching the reach.

  When the small hit "5" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is changed to "suddenly probable big hit" on the effect display device 9. After the effect symbols are variably displayed in the same manner as in the case of, a predetermined small hit symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probable variable big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol “5” on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small hit is a hit which is allowed up to a smaller number of times of opening of the special winning opening than the big hit (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second). Note that when the small hitting game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probable state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probable state. Further, the sudden change big hit means that the number of times the big winning opening is released is allowed to be small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening of 0.1 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a short jackpot and a jackpot that shifts the game state after the jackpot game to the positive change state (that is, by doing so, the player suddenly appears to be in the positive change state) Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By performing such control, if the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so that the player has a high probability state. (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case where the gaming machine is configured so that all the big hit types are the probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when a small hit is provided when all of the big hit types are probabilistic big hits, a sudden probable big hit that is only shifted to the probable change state (high probability state) but does not accompany the time saving state (high base state) is made. Is preferably provided.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA-1 are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “outside” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “outside” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, super PB3-1 to super PB3-2, and multi PC1-1 to multiPC1-3. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 that is used when no reach is performed and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run is performed once again. When the normal PB2-1 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed once. In addition, when the normal PB2-2 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-1 to the super PA3-2 are used among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the re-variation is to perform the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily suspending the production symbol that is once out of the range from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Multi PC1-4 to MultiPC1-6, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2 -1 to special PG2-2 are prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3, the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are the fluctuation patterns used when suddenly changing large hits or small hits. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden change is not a big hit or a small hit and produce a pseudo-run effect, the re-change is performed once. In addition, when the normal PB2-4 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 are used among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 used in the case of the sudden change big hit or the small hit and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run is re-changed once.

  Further, the variation patterns of the multi PC 1-1 to the multi PC 1-6 are variation patterns in which a multi-monitor reach effect is executed during the variation display of the effect symbols. When the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, after a normal reach is reached during the variation display of the effect symbol, a plurality of pseudo monitor screens (hereinafter, pseudo monitor screens) are divided and displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 9. Is performed, and a reach effect is performed in such a manner that a super-reach is executed in each pseudo monitor screen.

  When the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-1 is selected, after the normal reach, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen, Further, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, Super Reach B is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the last divided pseudo monitor screen is displayed. Then, the deviated symbol is confirmed and displayed.

  When the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-2 is selected, after the normal reach, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen, Next, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, Super Reach A is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the third pseudo monitor screen is displayed. When the super reach B is executed in the screen and the fluctuation time elapses, the shifted symbol is definitely displayed in the third pseudo monitor screen which is finally displayed in a divided manner.

  When the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-3 is selected, after the normal reach, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen, Next, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, Super Reach A is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and then the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed and the third pseudo monitor screen is displayed. Super Reach A is executed in the screen, the fourth pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and Super Reach B is executed in the fourth pseudo monitor screen. The shifted symbol is definitely displayed in the fourth pseudo monitor screen.

  When the variation pattern of the multi PCs 1-4 is selected, after the normal reach, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen, Further, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, Super Reach B is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the second divided pseudo monitor screen is displayed last. To display the jackpot symbol.

  When the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-5 is selected, after the normal reach, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen, Next, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, Super Reach A is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the third pseudo monitor screen is displayed. When the super reach B is executed in the screen and the fluctuation time elapses, the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the third pseudo monitor screen which is finally divided and displayed.

  When the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-6 is selected, after the normal reach, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen, Next, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, Super Reach A is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and then the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed on the third pseudo monitor screen. Super Reach A is executed in the screen, the fourth pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and Super Reach B is executed in the fourth pseudo monitor screen. The big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the fourth pseudo monitor screen.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the microcomputer 560 for game control determines the presence / absence of the multi-monitor reach effect by determining a fluctuation pattern accompanied by the multi-monitor reach effect. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, instead of determining the presence or absence of the multi-monitor reach effect on the game control microcomputer 560 side, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a lottery process based on a random number and determines whether or not to execute the multi-monitor reach effect. It may be configured to be determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, super reach B is executed in the pseudo monitor screen which is divided and displayed last, and super Although the case where the reach A is executed is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the effects performed between the pseudo monitor screens may be unified, such as executing the super reach A or the super reach B in all the pseudo monitor screens, or may be a super reach such as a long reach or a full rotation reach. There may be a pseudo monitor screen for executing reach other than reach.

  Also, for example, even when a multi-monitor-reach effect is executed by dividing and displaying the same three pseudo-monitor screens, after the super-reach A is started on the first pseudo-monitor screen, the second pseudo-monitor screen is started. The same super reach A may be started on the screen, and the super reach B may be started from the third pseudo monitor screen, or the super reach B may be started from the second pseudo monitor screen. Even if the number of pseudo monitor screens is the same, the effect patterns to be executed may be different.

  As described above, various modes can be considered as the execution mode of the multi-monitor reach effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly set according to the type of the reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo run, the fluctuation time is 32). .75 seconds, and the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of the super reach A without the pseudo run.) For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, Alternatively, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the total number of stored suspensions. For example, even when the same type of super-reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when performing the fluctuating display of the first special symbol, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the first number of retained memories. In the case of performing the fluctuation display of the two special symbols, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the second number of reserved storages. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each of the values of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, a variation pattern type determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved storage numbers 3 and 4). And a variation pattern type determination table is prepared in advance), and a determination table is selected in accordance with the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number to vary the variation time.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probable variable jackpot, suddenly variable jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determines a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to determine the variation pattern. One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the type of reach, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into a variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-change of the pseudo run, and a change pattern type including a change pattern without pseudo run, a change pattern type including a change pattern of one re-run, A variation pattern type including a variation pattern with two fluctuations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with three re-variations may be used. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped based on whether or not there is an effect such as a pseudo-run or a slide effect.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the large hit type determination random number (1) and the normal symbol hit random number (4) are generated by the counter. Count up (1 addition). That is, these are the random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or the random numbers for initial value (random 5). In addition, a random number other than the above-mentioned random number may be used in order to enhance the gaming effect. Also, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number. Note that a software random number may be used as the big hit determination random number instead of the hardware random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state (a game state that is not a probable change state) and a positive change big hit determination table used in a probable change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal time big hit determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the big hit determination value.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when displaying the variation of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variation display of the second special symbol. (For second special symbol). Each numerical value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and is set in FIG. 8C for the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol). Each numerical value described is set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C may not be provided. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probable change state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probable change state, a small hit is generated, and if it is configured to perform an effect that stimulates whether or not the probable change occurs, even if the current game state is the probable change state, On the contrary, it makes the player feel troublesome. Therefore, if the small hit is not generated during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to occur when the gaming state is in the probable change state, and the stir effect for the probable change is not performed more than necessary. Can be prevented, and a situation in which the player feels troublesome can be prevented.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any one of the jackpot determination values is matched, the special symbol is determined to be a jackpot (a normal jackpot, a probable big hit, and a sudden probable big hit described later). When the random number for big hit determination matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be made a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the small hitting game state. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and a variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the second start winning opening 14 is started and a second special symbol is displayed. As compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is higher.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the type of big hit using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol change display is performed). It is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. FIG. 8 (E) shows a case where the big hit type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for a second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b indicate that the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot" or "normal jackpot" based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to to determine one of “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, eight determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In contrast, two determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (ratio of 2/40). Will be suddenly determined as a jackpot). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio of being determined to be “suddenly variable jackpot” is higher. In addition, "sudden probability change big hit" is allocated only to the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability change big hit" is not allocated to the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (ie, Only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, it may be determined that "suddenly variable big hit".)

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and (E), a sudden probability change big hit (two round big hit) as a first specific game state for giving a predetermined amount of game value, and the game In some cases, the second special game state in which a game value greater than the value is given is determined to be a normal jackpot or a probability-variable jackpot (a 15-round jackpot), and the first special symbol variation display is executed. Shows a case where it is determined that the first specific game state is set at a high rate, but the game value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the permissible amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the special winning opening per round is increased as a game value is determined. Is also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the special winning opening per large hit may be determined as a game value may be determined. Also, for example, even in the same 15 rounds of big hits, a first specific game state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and a second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened multiple times per round are set. It may be prepared to increase the game value in the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any of the first specific game state and the second specific game state, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific game state, all 15 rounds are opened) Is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, unfinished rounds remain), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to inspire whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, the jackpot game is ended because all 15 rounds are internally ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, unfinished rounds remain internally. For this reason, the big hit game may be continued (an effect in which the opening of the big winning port is additionally started with a bonus after the big hit of opening 15 times is completed).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the jackpot types include “normal jackpot”, “probably large hit”, and “sudden probable big hit”. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and two rounds is shown, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to For example, there may be provided a 7R certain-variable big hit for controlling a 7-round big hit game or a 5R certain-variable big hit for controlling a 5-round big hit game. Also, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot types are three types of “normal jackpot”, “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot” is shown. A jackpot type may be provided. Conversely, the number of big hit types may be less than three, for example, only two big hit types may be provided.

  The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot in which the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state of 15 rounds, and the state is shifted to the time-saving state (high base state) after the end of the jackpot game state (see steps S167 and 168 described later). Then, after the shift to the time saving state, when the variable display is completed 100 times, the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to 140 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs before the execution of the variable display is completed 100 times after the shift to the time saving state, the time saving state ends (see step S132 described later).

  The "probable change big hit" is a big hit that controls the game to the big hit game state of 15 rounds and shifts to the certain change state (high probability state) after the end of the big hit game state. It is also shifted to the time saving state (high base state) (see steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probable change state, the probable change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  The “sudden probability big hit” means that the number of times the large winning opening is opened is smaller than “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second are allowed). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "suddenly changing probability big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. In addition, the opening time of the special winning jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds for “normal jackpot” and “probable jackpot”, whereas the opening time of the winning jackpot per round is long for “sudden probability jackpot”. It is extremely short, 0.1 second, and it is hardly expected that a game ball will win a big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden change big hitting game state is completed, the state is shifted to the probability change state (high probability state) (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability change state and the time saving state (high base state) is set) The processing is also shifted. See steps S169 and S170 described later. Then, after shifting to the probable change state, the probable change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the "small hit" occurs, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second each time, and the big hit gaming state by the "sudden probability change big hit" is set. Similar control is performed. In the case of "small hit", the game state does not change and the game state before the "small hit" is maintained after the opening of the special winning opening has been completed twice. By doing so, it is impossible to recognize whether it is "suddenly changing big hit" or "small hit", and the interest of the game is improved.

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

  9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. Note that “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100, when receiving the command 80XX (H), controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure restoration designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. When power is supplied to the gaming machine, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, otherwise, the initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

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

  Commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, for specifying the start of a big hit game (big hit start specifying command: fanfare specifying command). In this embodiment, a big hit start 1 specifying command, a big hit start 2 specifying command, or a small hit / suddenly variable probability big hit start specifying command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of "normal jackpot", the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is given. In the case of "sudden probability big hit" or "small hit", a small hit / sudden probability variable big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit the fanfare designation command for specifying sudden change big hit start when suddenly hitting, but not to transmit the fanfare designation command for small hitting. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command during opening of the special winning opening) indicating that the large winning opening is open at the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round, the special winning opening opening designation command that is different for each round is transmitted. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game, Transmits a special winning opening opening command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, the different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after opening the special winning opening that designates round 1 is transmitted, and when ending the tenth round during the jackpot game, Transmits a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for specifying round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command). The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when a big hit game based on “normal big hit” is ended. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when a big hit game based on “probable change big hit” is ended. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command for specifying the end of the small hit game or the end of the sudden change big hit game (small hit / sudden change probability big hit end command: Ending 3 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for sudden change big hit end designation when sudden change is a big hit, but not to send an ending designation command for small hit. Is also good.

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

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reservation storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first reservation storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (a second reserved storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second reserved storage number has been increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first subtraction storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first reservation storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (a second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second reserved storage number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the pending storage information, an effect control command (first suspension storage number addition designation) indicating that the suspension storage number has increased or decreased, respectively, for the first suspension storage number and the second suspension storage number. A command, a second storage number addition designation command) is shown, but the form of the storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following form of the storage Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the pending storage information, and in that one command, which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage is increased is specified, and the number of the pending storage that has increased is specified. (The first number of reserved storages or the second number of reserved storages) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the pending storage information, and in that one command, which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage is increased is specified, and the total number of pending storage is indicated by the EXT data. Alternatively, it may be set and transmitted.

(3) As the reserved storage information, which one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been started and won (whether the first reserved storage or the second reserved storage has been increased) is designated. In addition to transmitting the effect control commands (the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command), a separate command for designating the number of retained memories is transmitted separately from the command. The sum of the number of pending storages may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(4) As the reserved storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been designated as the winning start (whether the first reserved storage or the second reserved storage has been increased) is designated. In addition to transmitting the effect control commands (the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command), a separate command for designating the number of retained memories is transmitted separately from the command. The increased reserved storage number (first reserved storage number or second reserved storage number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. I do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time a special winning symbol is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b due to a winning start. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always set to “0”. Such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As a method of transmitting the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing the capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a process of fetching 1-byte data by an interrupt process.

  In the examples shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8 a in the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. An image display that can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and performs the effect in conjunction with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 from increasing.

  FIGS. 11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of a program for a special symbol process process (Step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, if the first starting port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning port 13 is turned on, that is, the starting to the first starting winning port 13 is performed. If a winning has occurred, a first start-up switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, the CPU 56 determines that the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting port switch passing process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing in steps S300 to S310 is as follows.

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

  Variation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, a fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) in the fluctuation pattern is defined as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, control is performed to transmit a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol change processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 has timed out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer has become 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control for transmitting the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag has become 4, as described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data (see FIG. 22), and in the display control process of step S22, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

  Big winning opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while performing control to transmit the special winning opening opening command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening processing is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. (In this example, 6). Note that the special winning opening opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round, the special winning opening opening designation command that is different for each round is transmitted. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game, Transmits a special winning opening opening command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10.

  Big winning opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the processing during opening of the special winning opening, processing for confirming establishment of a closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition to performing control to transmit a designation command after the jackpot is released to the effect control microcomputer 100, and when all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, it is updated to 7).

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

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

  Small hit opening processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. When all the openings have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the first starting port switch passage processing in step S312. FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the second starting port switch passage processing in step S314.

  First, with reference to FIG. 13 (A), the first starting port switch passage processing will be described. In the first startup port switch passage process executed when the first startup port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, It is checked whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting one reserved storage number is 4) (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14) (step S1214A). . In the processing of step S1214A, a random R (hard hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start opening switch passage process (at the time of starting winning) and is stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted when the first special symbol starts to change. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold storage. As shown in FIG. 14, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (hard hit determination random number) as a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. Note that the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a random number value such as a random number for jackpot determination is stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer as hold storage. It is not limited to random numbers. For example, it may be determined in advance whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit based on a random number for big hit determination or the like, and the result of the determination may be stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer as hold storage. .

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13B, the second starting port switch passing process will be described. In the second startup port switch passage process executed when the second startup port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved port switch number). It is checked whether the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating a software random number and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (hard hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It is to be noted that the random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and is stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the change of the second special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  FIGS. 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storages (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the sum reserved storage number is 0, if the customer wait demonstration designation command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer wait demonstration designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. Note that, for example, upon transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. Then, if the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completed flag is set and the customer waiting demonstration is repeated. What is necessary is just to control not to transmit a demonstration designation command. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved number is not 0, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed on the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed on the second special symbol). Is set to indicate "second" (step S53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed such that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (Step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). Each of the stored random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved storages = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each of the symbols stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Also, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of the second reserved storage) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. In addition, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective summed pending storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the summed suspended storage number = 1 to 8.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, if the probable change flag indicating the probable change state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probable change state background designation command. In addition, when only the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set and the probability change flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the time saving state background designation command. If neither the probable change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a normal state background designation command.

  Note that, specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 assigns an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) according to the effect control command. Set to 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 the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, a background designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a hold storage number subtraction designation command (first hold storage number subtraction) are issued for each timer interrupt. The command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the order of the designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command. Specifically, when changing the special symbol, a background designating command is transmitted first, a variation pattern command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, a display result specifying command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, and after a lapse of 4 ms. A reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. At the start of the special symbol variation, a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt command as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out a random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area, and executes the big hit determination module. Note that, in this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination extracted in step S1214A of the first startup port switch passage process and step S1214B of the second startup port switch passage process and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in advance. The random number is read and a big hit is determined. The big hit determination module compares a predetermined big hit determination value or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit when they match. It is a program to do. In other words, it is a program for executing the processing of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the jackpot determination process, the probability that the gaming state will be a big hit is higher when the gaming state is the probable state than when the gaming state is the non-probable state (normal state). More specifically, the probability change large hit determination table in which a large number of the big hit determination values are set in advance (table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A is set) and the number of the big hit determination values are A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which a numerical value on the left side in FIG. 8A is set) that is set to be smaller than the time jackpot determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is in the probable change state. If the gaming state is in the probable change state, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining a big hit using the probable change time big hit determination table, and the When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the large hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined that a big hit is to be made (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol. But also.

  It should be noted that whether or not the current gaming state is in the probable change state is determined based on whether or not the probable change flag is set. The certainty change flag is set when the game state is shifted to the certainty change state, and is reset when the certainty change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “probably large hit” or “suddenly variable big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the end of the big hit game, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 checks the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and if the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine whether to make a small hit. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. . If it is determined that the small hit is to be made (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match any of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of the range, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit. Then, a big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used for determining the big hit type to be one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol big hit type determination table 131a shown in FIG. 8D. When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (E).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable change”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly changing big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the big hit type extracted in step S1214A of the first starting port switch passing process and step S1214B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer in advance. Read the random number for use and determine the type of jackpot. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability that sudden change jackpots are suddenly selected is high.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). More specifically, if neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is a missing symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, one of the jackpot symbols “1”, “3”, “7”, or “9” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. I do. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be "Suddenly probable big hit", "1" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol, and if it is determined to be "Normal jackpot", "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. However, when it is determined to be "probable change big hit", "7" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is determined first, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined, but the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is described in this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to those shown in the embodiments. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for the jackpot type determination, and the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a type may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S91). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects any one of the big hit change pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the change pattern type to any one of the plurality of types (step S92). Then, control goes to a step S100.

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

  If the small hit flag has not been set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time saving flag indicating that it is in the time saving state has been set (step S95). In this embodiment, the time-saving flag is set when shifting to the time-saving state at the end of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot, and the time-saving flag is also set at the end of the jackpot game based on the probability-changing jackpot. , The time saving flag is set. Therefore, if Y is determined in step S95, in addition to the case where control is performed only in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit, in addition to the control in the time saving state together with the probable change state after the big hit game based on the certain big hit There are times when it is.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of stored suspensions is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines a normal out-of-use variation pattern type as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S97). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types, as a table used to determine the variation pattern type for shortening. A type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is the probable change state or the time reduction state, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is any of a plurality of types. As a table to be used, an out-of-office variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected (step S99). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, if the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table for the loss for shortening is used. Is selected. When the game state is the probable change state or the time saving state, the loss variation pattern type determination table for the time saving is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for shortening may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type for shortening is determined, the process of step S102 is performed to determine the variation variation. A variation pattern is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state, or when the total number of stored suspensions is 3 or more, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may be performed. Note that, in this embodiment, a case where the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation used in the probable variation state or the time saving state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation based on the number of retained storages are different tables is shown. However, a common table may be used as the fluctuation pattern type determination table for the shortened fluctuation.

  Note that, in this embodiment, even when the gaming state is the probable state or the time saving state, when the total number of reserved storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1). , The fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when determining “Y” in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is substantially zero. The variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

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

  Next, based on the result of the determination of the variation pattern type in step S100, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern is one of a plurality of types, as a hit variation pattern determination table or a loss variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 is read out from the random number buffer area (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) (the random number for the change pattern determination), and the change pattern is determined by referring to the change pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In the case where the random number 3 (the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 controls the random number counter for determining the fluctuation pattern for generating the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3). , The fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  In the case where it is determined that there is a loss, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and any variation pattern type determination table is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Also, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using the reach determination random number, the reach of the reach is determined in accordance with the total number of retained storages (or the first number of retained storages or the second number of retained storages). Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not reach is performed so that the reach probability decreases as the number of pending storages increases.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the display result 1 to display result 5 designation effect control commands (see FIG. 9) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and missing. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process moves to step S116. If the big hit flag is set and the big hit type is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, it can be determined whether or not it is "normal big hit" by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". . When the type of the big hit is “probably variable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, whether it is "probable change big hit" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". . If it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probably big hit" (that is, if it is "sudden big hit"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). If the small hit flag has not been set (N in step S116), that is, if the small hit has occurred, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol change processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the reserved number subtraction designation command (first reserved number subtraction designation command or second reserved number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Note that whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined, for example, by retaining the reserved storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the reserved storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described below. The stored number subtraction designation command transmitted flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is reset by a special symbol stop process or a big hit end process, which will be described later, when ending the change display of the special symbol or ending the big hit. I just need.

  Next, if the reserved storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command. When the value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number subtraction designation command.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, sets a probable change flag indicating a probable change state, a time reduction flag indicating a time saving state, and the number of times a special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, a big hit start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is “probable big hit”, a big hit start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of big hit is sudden change big hit, a small hit / sudden change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is transmitted. It should be noted that whether the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden positive big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). It is determined based on the

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of “normal big hit” or “probable change big hit”, and 2 times in the case of “sudden positive change big hit”) is set in the special winning opening number counter (step S135). . Also, a round time per round in the big hit game is set. Specifically, in the case of sudden change big hit, 0.1 second is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit and certain change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time when the small hit has occurred, for example, the effect display device 9 notifies the small hit display time) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, two times) is set in the special winning opening number counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a big hit end display timer is set (step S160). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 56 shifts to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is "normal big hit", a big hit end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is "probable variable big hit", big hit end 2 designation command (command A302 (H)) ) Is transmitted, and in the case of "suddenly variable hit", a small hit / suddenly variable hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to a display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process ends.

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

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

  If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is not to be ended (that is, if the big hit game based on the probable big hit or the sudden positive big hit is to be ended), the CPU 56 sets the probable change flag and changes the game state to the probable state. At the same time, the game state is shifted to the time reduction state by setting the time reduction flag (step S170).

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

  In this embodiment, when the above processing is executed, the time saving state is controlled when the state is controlled to the probable change state. Therefore, the normal state (low probability / low base state) is set as the gaming state. ), Time-saving state (low-probability / high-base state), and probable state (high-probability / high-base state).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol change processing is being executed), the CPU 56 converts the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display into the special symbol display control data setting. A process for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 second, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one every 0.2 seconds. After that, a display control process (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. Variation display of special symbols on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, if the process shifts to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 sets a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, a display control process (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. Stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. After the process of step S3204 is performed and the special symbol display control data for displaying the stopped symbols is set, the setting data is not changed. Therefore, the latest special symbol display control data is used in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is kept stopped until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol change display flag is displayed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a deviation from occurring between the fluctuation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the fluctuation also occurs in the display result designation command transmission processing. The time timer may be configured to decrement by one.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag has been described. However, in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of the change of the special symbol. At the same time, an end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stopped symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). .

  Then, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis processing: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process process, a process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and is selected in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9. The display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number updating process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). After that, the procedure moves to step S702.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six effect control commands having a 2-byte configuration is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 9 and 10) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. The interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt processing executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 checks the contents of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622). In this case, for example, if a big hit start 1 designation command is received, a big hit start 1 designation command reception flag is set, and if a big hit start 2 designation command is received, the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specified command reception flag. (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626). In this case, for example, if a big hit end 1 designation command is received, a big hit end 1 designation command reception flag is set, and if a big hit end 2 designation command is received, the big hit end 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / suddenly variable big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / suddenly variable big hit end designation command reception flag. (Step S628).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S629). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. The variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol may be executed by different effect control process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed based on which effect control process process has performed the effect symbol variation display.

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

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

  Processing during effect symbol variation (step S802): The switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803).

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag has been set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801) (step S813). Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. , Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, shifts to the effect symbol fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, so the fluctuation of the effect symbol only by receiving the display result designation command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command Display does not start.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the processing of step S8002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol is realized. If a pseudo-run is specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8002 that a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-run is a chance-eye symbol (for example, “223” or “445”). , But a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol which is not one of the reach but is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the fluctuation pattern command. .

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example illustrated in FIG. 29, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even symbol as symbols is determined. Further, when the received display result specifying command indicates “probable change big hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 3 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 sets three symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged with the same odd symbol is determined.

  Further, when the received display result specifying command indicates “suddenly changing large hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 4 specifying command or the display result 5 specifying command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of "missing" (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 1 specifying command), combinations of effect symbols other than the above are determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, also with respect to the effect symbols, a stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left middle right is the same symbol) that recalls a big hit is referred to as a large hit symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, when a probability-change big hit occurs, since the left and right are stopped and displayed in a state where odd-numbered symbols are aligned, it is reminded that odd-numbered symbols become a probability-change big hit. A design that reminds us of such a probability change jackpot is called a probability change design. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a normal big hit occurs, since the left and right are stopped and displayed in a state where even-numbered symbols are aligned with each other, it is recalled that even-numbered symbols do not become a probable big hit (a normal big hit). . A design that reminds you that it will not be a probability change jackpot is called a non-probability change design. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds the player of a loss is referred to as a "off symbol".

  Next, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step S8001 is one of multi PC1-1 to multi PC1-6 (step S8003). If it is not any of the variation patterns of the multi PC 1-1 to the multi PC 1-6, the process shifts to step S8009.

  If the variation pattern is any of the multi-PC 1-1 to multi-PC 1-6 (that is, if the variation pattern involves a multi-monitor-reach effect), the effect control CPU 101 performs the accessory effect for operating the movable member 76. It is determined whether or not to execute (step S8004). FIG. 30A and FIG. 30B are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of a bonus effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of a bonus effect. Among them, FIG. 30A shows a specific example of a bonus character effect determination table for a loss, and FIG. 30B shows a specific example of a character effect determination table for a big hit. As shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and (B), in this embodiment, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, when the accessory effect is executed, the accessory effect is not executed. The expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is higher than in the case. It should be noted that the reliability is not limited to the jackpot reliability. For example, in the case where the role-playing effect is executed, the reliability of the jackpot is increased so that the reliability of the jackpot is increased. You may comprise.

  In step S8004, the effect control CPU 101 determines, for example, based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area, whether or not the variable display to start this time is a big hit ( If the variation pattern is multi-PC1-1 to PC1-3, it may be determined to be a loss, and if the variation pattern is multi-PC1-4 to PC1-6, it may be determined to be a big hit. Is selected, and if it is a big hit change, a big hit effect rendering determination table shown in FIG. 30B is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on the random number using the selected character effect determination table, and determines whether or not there is a character effect. When it is determined to execute the role presentation, for example, a role presentation determination flag indicating that the role presentation is to be performed may be set.

  In this embodiment, as described later, by executing the determination process in the step S8117 of the effect design changing process, when the timing for executing the character effect is reached, it is finally divided and displayed. If it is determined that it is time to execute the character effect with respect to the pseudo monitor screen, the character effect is executed, and it is determined that it is time to execute the character effect with respect to the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before that. For example, the case where the prohibition processing is executed without executing the character effect production has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the mode in which the prohibition processing is executed during the execution of the variable display. For example, at the time of starting the variable display, in the process of determining the role effect in step S8004, the presence / absence of a role effect is determined only for the pseudo-monitor screen that is finally displayed in a split manner. For a pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed before the screen, a prohibition may be imposed so as not to execute the character effect effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a character effect is performed, an effect display is performed on each pseudo monitor screen. In the case where the prohibition processing is performed in the processing, for example, if it is determined that at least one pseudo-monitor screen is to be used for performing the character effect, the effect display is performed on all the pseudo-monitor screens. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may perform.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a button effect involving an operation with operation button 120 (step S8005). FIGS. 30C and 30D are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the button effect determination table for determining whether or not a button effect is present. Of these, FIG. 30C shows a specific example of a button effect determination table for a loss, and FIG. 30D shows a specific example of a button effect determination table for a big hit. As shown in FIGS. 30C and 30D, in this embodiment, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, when the button effect is executed, the case where the button effect is not executed is as follows. In comparison, the degree of expectation for a big hit (big hit reliability) is high. It should be noted that not only the big hit reliability, but also the other reliability is increased, for example, when the button effect is executed, the expectation (the certain reliability) with respect to the probability big hit is increased. May be.

  In step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 determines, for example, based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area, whether or not the variable display started this time is a big hit ( If the variation pattern is multi-PC1-1 to PC1-3, it may be determined to be a loss, and if the variation pattern is multi-PC1-4 to PC1-6, it may be determined to be a big hit. Is selected, and if it is a big hit variation, a big hit button effect determination table shown in FIG. 30D is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on the random number using the selected button effect determination table, and determines the presence or absence of the button effect. If it is determined to execute the button effect, for example, a button effect determination flag indicating that the button effect is to be executed may be set.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, by executing the determination process in step S8122 of the effect design changing process, when the timing of executing the button effect comes, the pseudo-display that is finally divided and displayed is performed. If it is determined that it is time to execute the character effect on the monitor screen, the button effect is executed, and if it is determined that the button effect has been executed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before that, the button effect is performed. Has been described above, and the prohibition process is executed without executing the process. For example, at the start of the variable display, in the button effect determination process of step S8005, the presence / absence of a button effect is determined only for the pseudo-monitor screen that is finally displayed in a divided manner. A prohibition may be imposed so that the button effect is not executed for the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed before.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence and type of a chance-up effect (step S8006). FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a chance-up effect determination table for determining the presence / absence and type of a chance-up effect. Of these, FIG. 31A shows a specific example of a chance-up effect determination table for a loss, and FIG. 31B shows a specific example of a chance-up effect determination table for a big hit. As shown in FIG. 31, in the chance up effect determination table, determination values are assigned to no chance up effect, chance up effect A, chance up effect B, and chance up effect C, respectively. The chance up effect A is a chance up effect displayed in a blue display color. The chance-up effect B is a chance-up effect displayed in a green display color. The chance-up effect C is a chance-up effect displayed in a red display color.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, when the chance-up effect is executed, the big hit is compared with the case where the chance-up effect is not executed. High expectation (big hit reliability). In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, when the chance-up effect is executed, the chance-up effect C executed in the red display color is executed, and the degree of expectation for the big hit ( When the big hit reliability (high hit reliability) is high and the chance-up effect B is executed with the green display color, the expectation (big hit reliability) for the next big hit is high and the chance-up effect is executed with the blue display color. When A is executed, the expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is lowest. It should be noted that the reliability is not limited to the jackpot reliability, for example, when a chance-up effect is performed, the expectation (probability variable reliability) with respect to the probability change jackpot is increased, and other reliability is increased. You may comprise.

  In step S8006, the effect control CPU 101 determines, for example, based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area, whether or not the variable display started this time is a big hit ( If the variation pattern is multi-PC1-1 to PC1-3, it may be determined to be a loss, and if the variation pattern is multi-PC1-4 to PC1-6, it may be determined to be a big hit. In the case of a big hit change, a big hit chance-up effect determination table shown in FIG. 31B is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on the random number using the selected chance-up effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence and type of the chance-up effect. If it is determined that the chance-up effect is to be executed, for example, a chance-up effect determination flag indicating that the opportunity-up effect is to be executed is set, and the type of the determined chance-up effect (chance-up effect A to A) C) may be stored in a storage area provided in the RAM.

  In this embodiment, the presence / absence of the chance-up effect and the type of the chance-up effect are determined for the last pseudo monitor screen which is divided and displayed among the plurality of pseudo monitor screens divided and displayed when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed. The determination result is also reflected on the pseudo monitor screen which is divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen which is divided and displayed last. For example, in a case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in a case where the pseudo monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-2 or the multi-PC1-5), the last three are displayed in step S8006. When the execution of the chance up effect is determined for the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed on the eyes, the chance up effect is also performed on the first and second pseudo monitor screens divided and displayed before that. Is done.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects moving image data according to the number of pseudo monitor screens to be divided and displayed in the multi-monitor reach effect according to the determination result of the character effect effect, the button effect, and the chance-up effect (step S8007). For example, in this embodiment, when the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (when the fluctuation is displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-2 or the multi-PC1-5), The super reach A is executed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed on the first and second screens, and the super reach B is executed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed on the third screen. The moving image data corresponding to the reach B is selected. In addition, when it is determined that a character effect, a button effect, and a chance-up effect are to be performed, the moving image data including the character effect, the button effect, and the chance-up effect together with the Super Reach A and the Super Reach B are provided. select.

  In this embodiment, even when the multi-monitor reach effect is not executed, the super reach A is executed alone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (the super PA3-1, the super PB3-1, the super PA3-3, Super PB3-3) and Super Reach B may be executed alone (Super PA3-2, Super PB3-2, Super PA3-4, Super PB3-4). The moving image data corresponding to the super reach B is reproduced and displayed. When the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, the moving image data common to the case where the super reach A or the super reach B is executed alone is shared with each pseudo monitor. Playback is displayed on the screen.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the multi-monitor reach effect (step S8008). Then, control goes to a step S8010.

  If it is not any variation pattern of multi PC1-1 to multi PC1-6 in step S8003, effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S8009). Then, control goes to a step S8010.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in process data 1 of the process table selected in steps S8008 and S8009 (step S8010).

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is configured by data in which a plurality of combinations of a process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variable time) of the variable display of the effect symbol are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control for displaying the effect symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 32 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern. In the process table used when performing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. Instead of setting the symbol to be stop-displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-run or the temporary stop symbol in the slide effect. You may.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 generates the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component and the effect component as the effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8011). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation 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 control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control such that the effect pattern is variably displayed according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. May be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8012).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8013).

  It should be noted that, during the fluctuation display of the effect design, various notice effects such as, for example, a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a group notice effect, and a motif notice effect may be executed. In this case, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 28, a configuration may be made to execute a preview effect setting process for determining the presence or absence and type of the advance effect. Then, in steps S8008 and S8009, a process table corresponding to the determined announcement effect is selected, and the process of step S80011 and the later-described effect symbol change process step S8106 is executed, whereby various types of effects are displayed during the effect symbol change display. What is necessary is just to comprise so that a notice effect may be performed.

  FIGS. 33 to 35 are flowcharts showing the effect design changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the fluctuation time timer by 1 (step S8102). In addition, if the effect control CPU 101 is set to each effect time timer (as described later, effect time timers 1 to 4) for measuring the effect time of the effect performed on the pseudo monitor screen described later are set. Then, the value of each effect time timer set is decremented by 1 (step S8103).

  Next, when the process timer times out (step S8104), effect control CPU 101 switches process data. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8105). In addition, the control state of the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data which are set next (step S8106).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is a new divided display timing of the pseudo monitor screen (step S8107). It can be determined whether or not it is the new divided display timing of the pseudo monitor screen, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8012 of the effect symbol fluctuation start processing. If it is the new divided display timing of the pseudo monitor screen, the effect control CPU 101 starts the divided display of the new pseudo monitor screen on the effect display device 9 and reproduces the moving image in the divided and displayed pseudo monitor screen. Control to start is performed (step S8108).

  In step S8108, for example, in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into two and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-1 or the multi-PC1-4), When split display of the first pseudo monitor screen is started, reproduction and display of super reach A moving image data is started in the first pseudo monitor screen, and split display of the second pseudo monitor screen is started. Is started, the reproduction display of the super reach B moving image data is started in the second pseudo monitor screen. For example, in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in the case where the pseudo-monitor screen is variably displayed in accordance with the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-2 or the multi-PC1-5), the first or the first is displayed. When the split display of the second pseudo monitor screen is started, the reproduction display of the moving image data of Super Reach A is started in the first or second pseudo monitor screen, and the third pseudo monitor is started. When split display of the screen is started, the reproduction display of the moving image data of super reach B is started in the third pseudo monitor screen. Further, for example, when the pseudo monitor screen is divided into four and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (when the pseudo-monitor screen is variably displayed in accordance with the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC 1-3 or the multi-PC 1-6), the first to the first to When split display of the third pseudo monitor screen is started, reproduction and display of super reach A moving image data is started within the first to third pseudo monitor screens, and the fourth pseudo monitor screen is displayed. When starting the split display of the screen, the reproduction display of the moving image data of the super reach B is started in the fourth pseudo monitor screen.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the effect time to the effect time timer corresponding to the effect performed on the pseudo monitor screen newly displayed in a divided manner (step S8109).

  In step S8109, for example, in a case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into two and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in a case where the pseudo monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-1 or the multi-PC1-4), To start split display of the first pseudo monitor screen, the effect time timer 1 is set. To start split display of the second pseudo monitor screen, the effect time timer 2 is set. For example, in the case where a pseudo monitor screen is divided into three and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in a case where the pseudo-monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-2 or the multi-PC1-5), the first one is displayed. To start the split display of the pseudo monitor screen, the effect time timer 1 is set. To start the split display of the second pseudo monitor screen, the effect time timer 2 is set. To start split display of the screen, the effect time timer 3 is set. For example, in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into four and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in a case where the pseudo-monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC 1-3 or the multi-PC 1-6), the first monitor screen is displayed. To start the split display of the pseudo monitor screen, the effect time timer 1 is set. To start the split display of the second pseudo monitor screen, the effect time timer 2 is set. To start the split display of the screen, the effect time timer 3 is set. To start the split display of the fourth pseudo monitor screen, the effect time timer 4 is set.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not execution of a chance-up effect has been determined (step S8110). Whether or not the execution of the chance-up effect is determined can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the chance-up effect determination flag is set in step S8006 of the effect symbol change start process. If the execution of the chance up effect has been determined, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is time to execute the chance up effect (step S8111). Whether or not the execution timing of the chance up effect can be determined by, for example, checking the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109. If it is time to execute the chance up effect, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a chance up image (for example, an image of a flower pattern) in the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed (step S8112).

  In step S8112, for example, if the value of the effect time timer 1 indicates the timing of execution of the chance-up effect, control is performed to display the chance-up image in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed first. Further, for example, when the value of the effect time timer 2 indicates the timing of executing the chance-up effect, control is performed to display the chance-up image in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed second. Further, for example, if the value of the effect time timer 3 indicates the timing of execution of the chance-up effect, control is performed to display a chance-up image in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed for the third time. Further, for example, if the value of the effect time timer 4 indicates the timing of execution of the chance-up effect, control is performed to display the chance-up image in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed fourth.

  If the type of the chance-up effect determined in step S8006 of the effect symbol change start process is the chance-up effect A, for example, in the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed, as a chance-up image, a blue display color of the flower is displayed. Control for displaying the picture of the picture is performed. Further, if the determined type of the chance-up effect is the chance-up effect B, for example, control is performed to display an image of a flower pattern with a green display color as a chance-up image in the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed. . If the determined type of the chance-up effect is the chance-up effect C, for example, control is performed to display an image of a flower pattern in a red display color as a chance-up image in the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the execution of the character effect is determined (step S8113). Whether or not the execution of the character effect is determined can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the character effect determination flag is set in step S8004 of the effect symbol change start process. If the execution of the character effect has been determined, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is time to execute an effect display indicating a character effect (step S8114). Whether or not the execution timing of the effect display has come can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109. If it is time to execute the effect display, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the effect image in the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed (step S8115).

  In step S8115, for example, if the value of the effect time timer 1 is the execution timing of the effect display, control is performed to display the effect image in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed first. Further, for example, when the value of the effect time timer 2 indicates the execution timing of the effect display, control is performed to display the effect image in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed second. Further, for example, when the value of the effect time timer 3 is the execution timing of the effect display, control is performed to display the effect image in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed third. Further, for example, when the value of the effect time timer 4 indicates the execution timing of the effect display, control is performed to display the effect image in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed fourth.

  Further, in this embodiment, an effect of operating the movable member 76 imitating the shape of an airplane is performed as a character effect effect. Therefore, in step S8115, for example, as an effect image, Control is performed to display an image of a pattern such as an illusion of an airplane as an effect image.

  If the execution timing of the effect display has not come, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the execution timing of the accessory effect (step S8116). It can be determined whether or not it is the execution timing of the character effect by checking, for example, the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109. If it is the execution timing of the character effect, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pseudo monitor screen at the execution timing of the character effect is the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last (step S8117).

  In step S8117, for example, in a case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into two and a multi-monitor reach effect is performed (in a case where the pseudo monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-1 or the multi-PC1-4), the effect is performed. If the value of the time timer 2 is the execution timing of the character effect, it is determined that the pseudo-monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the execution timing of the character effect, and the value of the effect time timer 1 is determined to be If it is time to execute the effect, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the end is not to be the time to execute the character effect. Further, for example, in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in the case where the pseudo-monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-2 or the multi-PC1-5), the effect time timer If the value of “3” is the execution timing of the character effect, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the execution timing of the character effect, and the value of any one of the effect time timers 1 and 2 is determined. If it is the execution timing of the character effect, it is determined that it is not the case that the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed is the execution timing of the character effect. Further, for example, in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into four and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in the case where the simulated monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC 1-3 or the multi-PC 1-6), the effect time timer If the value of “4” is the execution timing of the character effect, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the end is the execution timing of the character effect, and the value of any of the effect time timers 1 to 3 is determined. If it is the execution timing of the character effect, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the end is not the timing of the execution of the character effect.

  If the pseudo-monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the end is the execution timing of the character effect (Y in step S8117), the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 85, operates the movable member 76, and activates the character effect. Control for executing the effect is performed (step S8118).

  In this embodiment, by performing the determination process of step S8117, even if the execution of the character effect is determined, the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the end has the same timing as the execution timing of the character effect. Only when this happens, the character effect is executed, and a prohibition is imposed so as not to execute the character effect even if the pseudo-monitor screen to be divided and displayed earlier than that becomes the execution timing of the character effect. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent that it is not possible to know which pseudo-monitor screen has been subjected to the role rendering, and to prevent a situation where the rendering of the role is rather troublesome, When the multi-monitor reach effect is configured to be executable, appropriate effect control can be realized.

  On the other hand, by executing the processing of steps S8114 and S8115, regarding the effect display indicating the character effect effect, not only when the pseudo-monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the last time is the execution timing of the effect display, but also in that case. It is configured to be able to execute even if the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed earlier has the effect display execution timing. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute the effect display regardless of whether it is a target of a character effect, and a common effect regardless of whether the target is a character effect. Direction data can be used.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not execution of the button effect has been determined (step S8119). Whether or not the button effect has been determined can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the button effect determination flag is set in step S8005 of the effect symbol variation start process. If the execution of the button effect has been determined, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a button effect execution flag indicating that the button effect is being executed is set (step S8120). If the button effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the button effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the start timing of the operation valid period in the button effect (step). S8121). Whether or not the operation effective period has started can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109. If it is the start timing of the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the pseudo monitor screen at the start timing of the operation valid period is the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last (step S8122).

  In step S8122, for example, if the pseudo monitor screen is divided into two and a multi-monitor reach effect is performed (if the display is fluctuated according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-1 or the multi-PC1-4), the effect is performed. If the value of the time timer 2 is the start timing of the operation effective period, it is determined that the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed is the start timing of the operation effective period, and the value of the production time timer 1 is set to the operation effective period. If the start timing of the period has come, it is determined that it is not the case that the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed has reached the start timing of the operation effective period. Further, for example, in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is displayed in a variable manner according to the change pattern of the multi-PC1-2 or the multi-PC1-5), the effect time timer If the value of 3 is the start timing of the operation valid period, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the end is the start timing of the operation valid period, and any one of the values of the effect time timers 1 and 2 is determined. Is the start timing of the operation effective period, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the end is not the start timing of the operation effective period. Further, for example, in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into four parts and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in the case where the simulated monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC 1-3 or the multi-PC 1-6), the effect time timer If the value of “4” is the start timing of the operation valid period, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the end is the start timing of the operation valid period, and the value of any of the effect time timers 1 to 3 is determined. If is the start timing of the operation valid period, it is determined that the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed is not the start timing of the operation valid period.

  If the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed is the start timing of the operation valid period (Y in step S8122), the effect control CPU 101 sets the operation button 120 in the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed. The control to start the display of the operation instruction display for instructing the operation is performed (step S8123). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the button effect execution flag (step S8124).

  In this embodiment, by performing the determination processing in step S8122, even if the execution of the button effect is determined, the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the execution timing of the button effect. Only in this case, the button effect is executed, and a prohibition is imposed so that the button effect is not executed even if the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed before that time is the button effect execution timing. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the button effect is rather troublesome, and to realize an appropriate effect control when the multi-monitor reach effect is configured to be executable.

  If the button effect execution flag is set (that is, if the button effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation effective period in the button effect has come to an end timing (step). S8125). Whether or not the end timing of the operation valid period has come is determined, for example, by checking the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109 (the effect time timer corresponding to the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed). Can be determined by If the end timing of the operation valid period has not come, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a detection signal has been input from the operation button 120 (step S8126). If the detection signal from the operation button 120 has been input, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag indicating that the operation by the operation button 120 has been detected (step S8127).

  If the end timing of the operation valid period has come, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to delete the operation instruction display displayed in the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last (step S8128). Further, the button effect execution flag is reset (step S8130). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the operation detection flag is set (step S8130). If the operation detection flag has been set (that is, if the operation by the operation button 120 has been detected), the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S8131), and finally displays the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed. Within this, control is performed to start the display of an advance notice indicating a possibility of a big hit (step S 8132).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the timing for temporarily stopping the display of the effect symbols (step S8133). Whether or not the temporary stop display timing has come can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109. If it is the temporary stop display timing, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable display being executed is a big hit (step S8134). Note that whether or not the variable display during execution is a big hit is determined, for example, by checking whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area designates a big hit. Can be determined. Further, for example, if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command is multi PC1-1 to PC1-3, it is determined to be out of position, and if the variation pattern is multi PC1-4 to PC1-6, it is determined to be a big hit. . If the fluctuation display being executed is the big hit fluctuation (Y in step S8134), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the pseudo monitor screen at the temporary stop display timing is the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last. (Step S8135).

  In step S8135, for example, if the pseudo-monitor screen is divided into two and a multi-monitor reach effect is performed (if the display is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-1 or the multi-PC1-4), the effect is performed. If the value of the time timer 2 is the temporary stop display timing, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the temporary stop display timing, and the value of the effect time timer 1 is the temporary stop display timing. If this is the case, it is determined that it is not the case that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the end is the temporary stop display timing. Further, for example, in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in the case where the pseudo-monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi-PC1-2 or the multi-PC1-5), the effect time timer If the value of 3 is the temporary stop display timing, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the temporary stop display timing, and one of the values of the effect time timers 1 and 2 is temporarily stopped and displayed. If the timing has come, it is determined that it is not the case that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last has reached the temporary stop display timing. Further, for example, in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is divided into four parts and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (in the case where the pseudo monitor screen is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern of the multi PC 1-3 or the multi PC 1-6), the effect time timer If the value of 4 is the temporary stop display timing, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the temporary stop display timing, and any of the effect time timers 1 to 3 is temporarily stopped and displayed. If the timing has come, it is determined that it is not the case that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last has reached the temporary stop display timing.

  If the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed at the last time is the temporary stop display timing (Y in step S8135), the effect control CPU 101 determines the combination of the big hit symbols in the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last. Control for temporarily stopping display is performed (step S8136).

  In this embodiment, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the effect design is not completely stopped and displayed by fluctuating the effect design or slightly fluctuating up and down. In this embodiment, control is performed such that the effect symbol that is stopped last in the state of reach is temporarily stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and the left and right effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed.

  If the currently displayed fluctuation display is an out-of-place fluctuation (N in step S8134), or if the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed before the pseudo display screen to be divided and displayed at the last time is the temporary stop display timing. (N in step S8135), effect control CPU 101 performs control to temporarily stop and display the combination of the missing symbols (in this example, the reach lost symbol) in the pseudo monitor screen at the temporary stop display timing (step S8135). S8137).

  By performing the processing of steps S8133 to S8137, in this embodiment, even in the case of the variable display in which the big hit variation occurs, the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is displayed. A pseudo-monitor screen that temporarily displays a lost symbol and temporarily stops displaying a big hit symbol on a pseudo-monitor screen that is divided and displayed at the end so that the player pays attention to the multi-monitor reach effect (in this example, a pseudo-monitor that is divided and displayed last) Screen).

  If the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8138), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8139).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect design change stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect design fluctuation stop processing, first, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag has been set, the flow shifts to step S8309. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8308. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not been executed yet. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in steps S8305 and S8306 is performed. The process moves to step S8309 without execution.

  If the stop symbol display flag has not been set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmation command reception flag has been set (step S8302), and ends the process if it has not been set. If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmed command reception flag (step S8303).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable display executed this time is accompanied by a multi-monitor reach effect (step S8304). Note that whether or not the fluctuation display executed this time is accompanied by a multi-monitor reach effect is determined by, for example, checking whether the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is multi-PC1-1 to multi-PC1-6. Can be determined.

  If it is not the variable display accompanied by the multi-monitor reach effect (N in step S8304), the effect control CPU 101 causes the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, big hit symbol) to be definitely displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The control is performed (step S8305). If the display is a variable display accompanied by a multi-monitor reach effect (Y in step S8304), the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stops within the pseudo-monitor screen that is finally divided and displayed among the pseudo-monitor screens displayed on the effect display device 9. Control is performed to confirm and display the displayed stop symbols (missing symbols (in this example, reach-losing symbols) and big hit symbols) (step S8306). In this case, the temporary stop display (in this example, the out-of-reach design in the present example) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed prior to the pseudo monitor screen displayed last. It remains as it is and it is not displayed.

  If neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the processing of steps S8305 and S8306 (that is, if a lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8307), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8315. I do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the processing of steps S8305 and S8306 (Y in step S8307), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8308) and issues a big hit start designation command. It is confirmed whether the big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the command has been received, or the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command has been received is set (step). S8309). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly changing big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8310) and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8311). The effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag if the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command reception flag is set.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step S8312), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number, sound number) According to the data 1), the control of the rendering device (the rendering display device 9 as the rendering component, the various lamps as the rendering component, and the speaker 27 as the rendering component) is executed (step S8313). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8314).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step S8307), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8315). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. Then, effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8316).

  Next, a description will be given of an effect mode of the multi-monitor reach effect. FIG. 37 to FIG. 40 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an effect mode of the multi-monitor reach effect. 37 to FIG. 40, the display screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on. In the examples shown in FIGS. 37 to 40, among the variation patterns of the multi-PC 1-1 to the multi-PC 1-6, three pseudo monitor screens are divided and displayed, and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed, resulting in a large hit. 5 shows a case where the multi-monitor reach effect is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol based on the reception of the variation pattern command designating the variation pattern of No. 5. When a variation pattern command for designating the variation patterns of the other multi PCs 1-1 to PC 1-4 and PC 1-6 is received, the number of the pseudo monitor screens to be divided and displayed is different or finally displayed. The multi-monitor reach effect in the effect mode similar to the effect mode shown in FIGS. 37 to 40 is executed only by the combination of the stop symbols being the big hit symbol or the out-of-stop symbol.

  When a variation pattern command designating the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-5 is received, as shown in FIG. 37A, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the variation display of the left middle right effect symbol is started. Next, at the timing of occurrence of the normal reach, as shown in FIG. 40 (2), the same symbol as the left and right symbols (in this example, symbol "7") is stopped and displayed, and the reach state is set.

  Next, when the divided display timing of the first pseudo monitor screen is reached, the divided display of the first pseudo monitor screen 200 is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the first pseudo monitor screen 200, the moving image reproduction of the super reach A is started (see step S8108).

  Next, at the divided display timing of the second pseudo monitor screen, the divided display of the second pseudo monitor screen 201 is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the second pseudo monitor screen 201, moving image playback of super reach A is started (see step S8108). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), when the divisional display of the second pseudo monitor screen 201 is started, a new second pseudo monitor screen 201 is to be noticed. First, the display size of the first pseudo monitor screen 200 is reduced.

  Next, at the timing of the divided display of the third pseudo monitor screen, the divided display of the third pseudo monitor screen 202 is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the third pseudo monitor screen 202, the moving image reproduction of the super reach B is started (see step S8108). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (5), in accordance with the start of the divided display of the third pseudo monitor screen 202, a new third pseudo monitor screen 202 is noticed. First, the display sizes of the first pseudo monitor screen 200 and the second pseudo monitor screen 201 are reduced.

  Next, when it is time to execute the effect display and the chance up effect on the first pseudo monitor screen 200, the effect image 210 is displayed in the first pseudo monitor screen 200 as shown in FIG. (See step S8115), and the chance up image 211 is displayed (see step S8112). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (6), an image of a pattern such as an illusion of an airplane is displayed as an effect image 210, and a flower pattern is displayed in a blue, green or red display color as a chance-up image 211. Is displayed.

  Next, when the timing for displaying the effect symbol is temporarily stopped on the first pseudo monitor screen 200, the effect symbol (reach in this example, in this example) is displayed on the first pseudo monitor screen 200 as shown in FIG. A lost symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed (see step S8137).

  When the timing of executing the effect display and the chance-up effect on the second pseudo monitor screen 201 comes, the effect image 212 is displayed in the second pseudo monitor screen 201 as shown in FIG. (See step S8115), and a chance up image 213 is displayed (see step S8112). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (7), an image of a pattern such as an illusion of an airplane is displayed as an effect image 212, and a flower pattern is displayed in a blue, green, or red display color as a chance-up image 213. Is displayed.

  Next, when it is the timing to temporarily stop the display of the effect symbol on the second pseudo monitor screen 201, the effect symbol (reach in this example) is displayed on the second pseudo monitor screen 201 as shown in FIG. A lost symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed (see step S8137).

  When the effect display and the chance up effect execution timing are reached on the third pseudo monitor screen 202, an effect image 214 is displayed in the third pseudo monitor screen 202 as shown in FIG. (See step S8115), and a chance up image 215 is displayed (see step S8112). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (8), an effect image 214 is displayed as an image of a phantom of an airplane, and a chance-up image 215 is displayed in blue, green, or red as a flower pattern. Is displayed.

  Note that the example shown in FIGS. 38 (6) to 38 (8) shows a case where the effect display and the chance-up effect are executed at the same timing on the same pseudo monitor screen, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. . For example, on the same pseudo monitor screen, the effect display may be performed at an earlier timing than the chance-up effect, or conversely, the chance-up effect may be performed at an earlier timing than the effect display. You may do so.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 38 (7) and (8), the timing at which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on a certain pseudo monitor screen, and the effect display and the chance up effect are executed on the next divided and displayed pseudo monitor screen. Although the case where the timing is the same is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on a certain pseudo monitor screen, an effect display and a chance-up effect may be executed on the next divided and displayed pseudo monitor screen, or the effect symbol may be temporarily displayed on a certain pseudo monitor screen. Before the stop display, an effect display or a chance-up effect may be executed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed next.

  Next, when it is the execution timing of the accessory effect on the third pseudo monitor screen 202, as shown in FIG. 39 (9), the movable member 76 imitating the shape of the airplane is operated, and the accessory effect is executed. (See step S8118).

  In this embodiment, the execution timing of the character effect is performed on the first and second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201 divided and displayed before the third pseudo monitor screen 202 which is divided and displayed last. , The prohibition process is performed (see step S8117), so that as shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, the character effect is not executed on the first and second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201. .

  Next, at the start timing of the button effect operation effective period on the third pseudo monitor screen 202, the operation of the operation button 120 is performed on the third pseudo monitor screen 202 as shown in FIG. The display of the operation instruction display 216 to be instructed is started, and the button announcement effect is started (see step S8123). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (10), a case where a character display such as “press a button!” Is displayed as the operation instruction display 216 together with an image imitating the operation button 120.

  In this embodiment, in the first and second pseudo-monitor screens 200 and 201 divided and displayed before the third pseudo-monitor screen 202 displayed last, the operation effective period of the button effect is displayed. Is performed (see step S8122), the button effect is not performed on the first and second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201 as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38. Not executed.

  Next, an operation by the operation button 120 is detected during the operation period of the button effect (see steps S8126 and S8127). Thereafter, when the end time of the operation period of the button effect is reached, as shown in FIG. The display of the notice display 217 is started in the third pseudo monitor screen 202 (refer to step S8132). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (11), a case where a character display such as “hot” is displayed as the notice display 217 is shown.

  Note that, in the example shown in FIGS. 39 (9) to (11), the case where the button effect is executed after executing the character effect effect is shown. However, the execution order of the effect is the same as that shown in this embodiment. I can't. For example, it may be configured such that after performing the button effect, the accessory effect is executed.

  Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 38 (6) to 39 (11), a case is shown in which all the executions of the character effect, the button effect, and the chance-up effect are determined and executed. If the execution of the effect is not determined, the effect display shown in FIGS. 38 (6) to (8) is not executed, and the accessory effect shown in FIG. 39 (9) is not executed. If the execution of the button effect is not determined, the button effects shown in FIGS. 39 (10) and (11) are not executed. If the execution of the chance up effect is not determined, the chance up effect shown in FIGS. 38 (6) to 38 (8) will not be executed.

  Next, at the timing of temporarily stopping the display of the effect symbol on the third pseudo monitor screen 202, as shown in FIG. 39 (12), the effect symbol (big hit in this example) is displayed on the third pseudo monitor screen 202. Is temporarily stopped and displayed (see steps S8136 and S8137).

  After that, when the fluctuation time is ended, as shown in FIG. 40 (13), the stop symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the third pseudo monitor screen 202 which is divided and displayed last (in this example, the big hit) (Symbol) is confirmed and displayed (see step S8306). As shown in FIG. 40 (13), the temporary display is temporarily stopped in the first and second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201 which are divided and displayed before the third pseudo monitor screen 202. The effect symbol (in this example, the out-of-reach symbol) is kept in the temporary stop display state, and is not fixedly displayed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40 (13), the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed last. Although a case is shown, the state is not limited to such a mode. For example, a pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed before the pseudo-monitor screen displayed last is darkened (blacked out) so that the effect design cannot be visually recognized, or the display is darkened even if it is not completely darkened. It may be easier to recognize that the combination of the effect symbols that are finally displayed on the pseudo monitor screen that was split and displayed in some form is the final display result. I just need.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a specific effect (in this example, such as Super Reach A or Super Reach B in this example) suggesting that the vehicle is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state). (Reach effect), and a special effect (in this example, multi-monitor reach effect) in which a plurality of specific effects are executed in parallel. In addition, during the execution of the specific effect, the display device (in this example, the effect display device 9 and the pseudo monitors 200 to 202) that performs the specific effect is different from effect means (in this example, the movable member 76 and the operation button). 120) can be executed (in this example, a character effect, a button effect). Then, in the special effect, a special effect can be executed for any one of the plurality of specific effects (in this example, the execution timing of the character effect on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed last) , The display of the operation instruction display 216 is started and the button effect is started when the start timing of the operation effective period of the button effect is reached). The special effect is not executed for the specific effect other than the specific effect. (In this example, the execution timing of the character effect is performed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen displayed last. At the time or when the start timing of the operation validity period of the button effect is reached, the prohibition process is not performed and the operation instruction display 216 is not displayed by the prohibition process. Do not run out). Therefore, when a plurality of specific effects are configured to be executable in parallel, appropriate effect control can be realized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Specifically, when a multi-monitor reach effect that executes a plurality of reach effects in parallel is configured to be executable, a special effect (a character effect or a button effect) is performed in response to each reach effect. It is unclear which reach production the production corresponds to, which may complicate the production and, on the contrary, reduce the interest in the game. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the execution of the special effect (multi-monitor reach effect), the special effect is executed for any one of the plurality of specific effects (reach effects). By controlling the special effects not to be executed for other specific effects, it is possible to suppress the complication of the effects and improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a movable body effect (in this example, a character effect) for operating the movable body (in this example, the movable member 76) during execution of the specific effect. Also, in the special effect, it is possible to execute a movable body effect for any one of the plurality of specific effects (in this example, the execution of the character effect effect on the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last). When the timing comes, the character effect is executed), and for the specific effect other than the one specific effect, the movable body effect is not executed (in this example, the moving object effect is earlier than the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed last). When the execution timing of the character effect is reached on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed, the character effect is not executed by the prohibition processing). Therefore, when a plurality of specific effects are configured to be executable in parallel, appropriate effect control of the movable body effect can be realized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, during the execution of the specific effect, it is possible to execute the operation effect (button effect in this example) accompanied by the operation by the operation means (the operation button 120 in this example). Further, in the special effect, the operation effect can be executed for any one of the plurality of specific effects (in this example, the operation validity period of the button effect on the pseudo monitor screen displayed separately at the end). When the start timing is reached, the display of the operation instruction display 216 is started and the button effect is started), and the operation effect is not executed for the specific effect other than the one specific effect (in this example, the last operation is performed). When the start timing of the operation effective period of the button effect is reached on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed, the operation instruction display 216 is not displayed by the prohibition processing and the button effect is not executed. ). Therefore, when a plurality of specific effects are configured to be executable in parallel, appropriate effect control of the operation effect can be realized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the special effect is a movable object effect (in this example, a character effect) or an operation effect (in this example, a button effect). However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. . For example, as a special effect, an effect of outputting a specific sound effect from the speaker 27 may be executed. In this case, for example, when the multi-monitor reach effect is started, the sound output such as BGM for the multi-monitor reach effect is configured to be switched to the sound output. In the same manner as the character effect or the button effect described in this embodiment, A specific sound effect as a special effect is output only to the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last, and only a sound output such as a dedicated BGM is output to the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed before that. A configuration may be adopted in which a specific sound effect as a special effect is not output. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the sounds to be output when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed are mixed and the effect sound is not understood, thereby realizing appropriate effect control.

  Also, for example, as a special effect, a light guide plate effect for displaying a light guide plate in a gaming machine equipped with a light guide plate is executed, and the light guide plate effect is executed only for a pseudo monitor screen that is finally divided and displayed. And various production modes are conceivable.

  Further, in this embodiment, a special effect (movable object effect (in this example, character effect) or operation effect (button effect in this example)) is completely executed for a specific effect other than one specific effect. Although a configuration is shown in which the configuration is not performed, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. For example, when performing a movable body effect (in this example, a character effect) as a special effect, the special effect may be limited by reducing the operation range of the movable member 76, or a light guide plate effect as the special effect. Is performed, the special effect may be limited by lowering the brightness of the light guide plate. Further, for example, when performing an effect of outputting a specific sound effect from the speaker 27 as a special effect, the sound volume from the speaker 27 may be reduced to restrict the special effect. Further, instead of not performing the special effect at all, the special effect may be limited by reducing the execution ratio of the special effect. In this way, the special effects are not limited to being performed at all, and may be any type in which the special effects are restricted in some form.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the role effect or the button effect after the last pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, a role effect is achieved for the reach effect executed on the last divided and displayed pseudo monitor screen. Although a case is shown in which it is possible to recognize that a product effect or a button effect is being performed, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured such that a role effect or a button effect is executed for a reach effect executed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed last. In this case, for example, even when the four pseudo monitor screens are finally divided and displayed, the fourth pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed after the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed. By executing the character effect or button effect before, it is possible to recognize that the character effect or button effect is being executed with respect to the reach effect executed on the third pseudo monitor screen. You may.

  Further, in this embodiment, the character effect and the button effect are executed only on one pseudo monitor screen (in this example, the pseudo monitor screen that is finally displayed separately) among the pseudo monitor screens that are displayed in a plurality of divisions. Although a case is shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when a multi-monitor reach effect in which three pseudo monitor screens are displayed in a divided manner is performed (in the case of a variation pattern of the multi-PC1-2 and PC1-5), a character effect is effected on two of the pseudo-monitor screens Or a button effect, or a multi-monitor reach effect in which four pseudo monitor screens are displayed in a divided manner (in the case of a variation pattern of the multi-PC 1-3 and PC 1-6), two or three of them are used. A role effect or a button effect may be executed for the pseudo monitor screen, and any method may be used as long as at least one pseudo monitor screen does not execute the role effect or the button effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described where a plurality of pseudo monitor screens are divided and displayed on one effect display device 9 and a reach effect is executed on each of the pseudo monitor screens. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. . For example, a gaming machine including a plurality of display devices such as a main liquid crystal display device and a sub liquid crystal display device, and configured to be able to execute a multi-monitor reach effect by executing a reach effect in parallel on each of the display devices. The configuration shown in the embodiment may be applied.

  For example, a main liquid crystal display device and a sub liquid crystal display device are provided, and the main liquid crystal display device and the sub liquid crystal display device are configured to be able to execute a reach effect in parallel, and only the main liquid crystal display device is movable such as a shutter shape. When a member is provided, by executing the role effect that operates the shutter-shaped movable member, it is possible to recognize that the role effect has been executed for the reach effect that is being performed on the main liquid crystal display device. You may comprise. Further, for example, in addition to the main liquid crystal display device, there may be a plurality of sub liquid crystal display devices, and each display device may be configured to be able to execute a reach effect in parallel. In this case, for example, a plurality of movable members are provided, and the display device corresponding to each movable member is configured to be distinguishable, so that it is possible to recognize which of the reach effects the accessory effect was executed. It may be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the operation means is the operation button 120 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the operating means may include a stick controller capable of tilting operation, a jog dial capable of rotating operation, a cross key, a touch panel, and the like, and may be configured to be able to execute an operation effect accompanying these operations. Further, an optical sensor or an infrared sensor capable of detecting the player's operation may be provided so that an operation effect accompanying the player's operation can be executed instead of the operation effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the multi-monitor reach effect is executed by dividing the pseudo-monitor screen up to four at the maximum is shown, but the pseudo-monitor screen is not limited to such a mode. May be configured to be divided and displayed up to three, or the pseudo monitor screen may be configured to be divided and displayed at a maximum of five or more.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as a special effect, a movable body effect (in this example, a character effect) for operating a movable body (in this example, the movable member 76) can be executed. In the meantime, a suggestion effect (in this example, an effect display) indicating the execution of the movable body effect can be executed. In addition, in the special effect, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect for any one of the plurality of specific effects (in this example, the execution timing of the effect display on the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last). When an effect image is displayed, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect even for a specific effect other than the one specific effect (in this example, before the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed last). The effect image is also displayed when it is time to execute the effect display on the divided pseudo monitor screen). Therefore, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect regardless of whether the target is a special effect target, and to use common effect data regardless of whether the target is a special effect target.

  In this embodiment, a case is described in which the prohibition processing is not performed for the effect display, and the effect image can be displayed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed last. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a prohibition process may be performed on the effect display, and the effect image may not be displayed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the pseudo display screen divided and displayed last.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the effect display is performed on all the pseudo monitor screens when executing the character effect effect is shown. However, it is not necessary to perform the effect display on all the pseudo monitor screens. The effect display may not be performed on the monitor screen.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case has been described in which an image of a pattern such as an illusion of an airplane is displayed as an effect image to suggest execution of a character effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which an image of a pattern such as a phantom of the operation button 120 is displayed as an effect image to indicate execution of the button effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, in a special effect, a plurality of specific effects can be executed in parallel in different display areas (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 37 to 38, a plurality of pseudo monitors). Super Reach can be executed on each of the screens 200 to 202). Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the special effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 to 40, a case is shown in which a part of the pseudo monitor screens 200 to 202 is displayed so as to overlap each other. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. Each pseudo monitor screen may be displayed so as not to overlap at all. As described above, the “different display areas” may be such that a part of each pseudo monitor screen for executing the reach effect may be overlapped or may not be completely overlapped. It is sufficient that at least a region that does not overlap exists.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the display area is sequentially divided and displayed, and at least the specific effect can be executed in the divided first display area and the second display area divided and displayed after the first display area. (In this example, for example, as shown in FIGS. 37 (3) to 38 (5), the pseudo monitor screens 200 to 202 are sequentially divided and displayed, and the first divided display is performed. (The super reach A is executed on the pseudo monitor screen 200, the super reach A is executed on the second divided pseudo monitor screen 201, and the super reach B is executed on the third divided display pseudo monitor screen 202.) . Further, in the second display area, a display result that is more advantageous than the display result displayed in the first display area is displayed at a higher ratio (in this example, as shown in FIG. In the pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201 that are displayed in the second divided manner, the out-of-reach symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the big hit symbol is finally displayed in the pseudo monitor screen 202 that is displayed in the third divided state). Therefore, it is possible to clarify the display area that the player pays attention to in the special effect, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

  In the present embodiment, as the “advantageous display result”, the out-of-reach symbol is temporarily stopped on the pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed, and the big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and determined on the pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed later. Although the case of displaying is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, an advantageous display result can be obtained by temporarily stopping and displaying a combination of non-probable changing symbols on the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed, and temporarily stopping and confirming the combination of probable changing symbols on the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed later. It may be displayed. Further, for example, in the pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed earlier, a combination of symbols that cannot expect a prize ball, such as a suddenly changing big hit symbol, is temporarily stopped and displayed. An advantageous display result may be displayed by temporarily stopping and confirming the combination of the symbols that can expect the prize ball of (a). Further, for example, in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed earlier, a combination of symbols having a small number of rounds (for example, 5 rounds or 7 rounds) is temporarily stopped and displayed. An advantageous display result may be displayed by temporarily stopping and confirming the combination of symbols of many big hits (for example, 15 rounds big hits). In this way, any form may be used as long as the pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed later displays a more advantageous display result.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a big hit occurs, the out-of-reach symbol is always temporarily stopped and displayed on the pseudo-monitor screen that is divided and displayed first, and the big-hit symbol is temporarily stopped and confirmed on the pseudo-monitor screen that is divided and displayed later. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, even in the case of a big hit, the case where the big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the pseudo monitor screen which is divided and displayed first, and the case where the reach-losing symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the pseudo monitor screen which is split and displayed first. You may comprise so that both may exist. In this way, any form may be used as long as the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed later displays an advantageous display result at a higher rate than the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed first.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (in this example, a chance-up effect) in response to any one of the plurality of specific effects in the special effect. (In this example, the presence / absence and type of a chance-up effect are determined for the pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed last.) Based on the determination result, a predetermined effect can be executed corresponding to one specific effect. There is (in this example, a chance-up effect is performed on the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last). Also, based on the determination result, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect even in response to a specific effect other than one specific effect (in this example, the predetermined effect is divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last). A chance-up effect is also performed on the pseudo monitor screen. Therefore, while simplifying the process of determining the predetermined effect, the result of the determination for one specific effect is reflected on the other specific effects, so that the expectation of the special effect can be unified, and Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, a case where a chance-up image of a flower pattern is displayed in a blue, green, or red display color as a chance-up effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a chance-up effect, characters may be displayed in a display color such as blue, green, or red, a telop display, or the like, and various modes may be considered.

  Further, according to this embodiment, since the multi-monitor reach effect is executed in a mode in which the pseudo monitor screen is sequentially increasing, it is possible to give an expectation to how many pseudo monitors increase, Excite the player's expectations. Further, according to this embodiment, there is some movement such as an effect display or a chance-up effect on all the pseudo monitor screens that are divided and displayed, so that the effect is impressive and the effect can be enhanced. Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect executed on the pseudo monitor screen that is displayed in the foreground is the effect with the highest expectation, so that the player can be appropriately focused on the effect. . Further, according to this embodiment, since the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed in the foreground is displayed in a larger size, the size of each pseudo monitor screen is sharpened rather than simply displaying the pseudo monitor screen in a plurality. It is possible to add sharpness to the effects performed on each pseudo monitor screen.

Embodiment 2 FIG.
In the first embodiment, it may be configured such that the introduction effect can be executed before the execution of the specific effect (reach effect). Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which an introductory effect can be executed before the execution of the specific effect (reach effect) will be described.

  In this embodiment, a detailed description of portions having the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  First, the multi-monitor reach of this embodiment will be described. Here, a multi-monitor reach displaying four pseudo monitors will be described as an example. FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing the contents of variable display of a variation pattern (corresponding to the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-6) for executing multi-monitor reach for displaying four pseudo monitors according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 41, when the fluctuation (variable display) starts, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (corresponding to the effect symbol) in the basic monitor (corresponding to the decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 9 (corresponding to the left middle right symbol display area)). Then, the symbols with the same numbers are stopped in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas to establish a reach, and in the “middle” decorative symbol display area, the decorative symbol scrolls in the normal reach. Reach production is performed.

  Thereafter, an introduction effect indicating that the normal reach is developed is executed. At this time, in the effect display device 9, an increase effect in which the display area in which the screen is divided and the variation of the decorative symbol is performed is increased, and a pseudo monitor of the second division is generated. In the basic monitor where the normal reach was originally executed, it develops into a long reach in response to the execution of the introduction effect. In the increased pseudo monitor of the second division, for example, a reach effect of a normal reach in which symbols of the same number as the basic monitor are prepared is executed.

  In the pseudo monitor of the second division, an introductory effect indicating that the normal reach develops is thereafter executed, and an increasing effect in which the display area in which the screen is divided and the variation of the decorative pattern is increased is executed. A simulated eye monitor is generated. The pseudo monitor in the second division evolves into Super Reach A in response to the introduction effect being executed. In the increased pseudo monitor of the third division, for example, a reach effect of a normal reach in which symbols of the same number as the basic monitor are prepared is executed.

  In the pseudo monitor of the third division, an introductory effect indicating that the normal reach is developed is then performed, and an increasing effect in which the display area in which the screen is divided and the variation of the decorative pattern is increased is performed. A simulated eye monitor is generated. The pseudo monitor of the third division develops to Super Reach A in response to the execution of the introduction effect. In the increased pseudo monitor of the fourth division, for example, a reach effect of a normal reach in which symbols of the same number as the basic monitor are prepared is executed.

  On the monitors other than the pseudo monitor in the fourth division, after the introduction effect is executed and the reach is developed, after a predetermined period elapses, a decorative pattern which is a combination of losing is sequentially displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, the monitor in which the variable display result is lost changes the display mode of the decorative pattern or the like on the monitor to a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize the black and the like, for example. By doing so, it becomes easier to focus on the monitor whose fluctuation is still being executed. The method of changing the display mode of the decorative pattern or the like on the lost monitor to a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize is arbitrary, and the monitor may be reduced in size or covered with a shield.

  In the pseudo monitor of the fourth division, an introductory effect indicating that the normal reach is developed is thereafter executed, and the super-reach B is developed. In the pseudo monitor of the fourth division, after that, after a predetermined period elapses, a decorative symbol which is a combination of big hits is derived and displayed.

  As described above, in the multi-monitor reach of this embodiment, a reach effect different from that of the other monitors can be executed in the increased at least one pseudo monitor, and the reach effect is simultaneously executed in each monitor. Then, the display results are sequentially derived and displayed in the order of increase by the increase effect. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a delay in the effect as compared with the case where the reach effect is sequentially executed. In addition, it can be noticed which monitor will be a big hit. Further, the display result is derived and displayed at each timing on each monitor, so that the player is not bored.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation in the effect display device 9 of the introduction effect according to the second embodiment. FIG. 42A shows a state in which the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, based on the occurrence of the start winning prize and the stored data already stored, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in the decorative symbol display area as shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the variation pattern for executing the super reach A is determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 42 (C), the symbols of the same number (here, “6”) are stopped in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas, reach is established, and the “medium” decorative symbol is displayed. In the symbol display area, a reach effect of a normal reach in which the decorative symbol scrolls is executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), an introduction effect is performed in which the effect display device 9 is illuminated and the decorative design is temporarily invisible. After that, as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 43 shows an effect display device 9 according to the second embodiment in which variable display of a variation pattern (corresponding to the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-6) for executing multi-monitor reach for displaying four pseudo monitors is performed. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation in. In this case, when the introduction effect is executed in the first basic monitor, the effect operation is as shown in FIGS. 42 (A) to (D).

  When the multi-monitor reach is executed, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), when the introduction effect is executed, the screen is divided into upper and lower parts as shown in FIG. Is performed, and an increase effect of increasing the display area is executed, and the pseudo monitor 5-2 of the second division is generated. The basic monitor 5-1 develops into a long reach in response to the execution of the introduction effect.

  In the pseudo monitor 5-2 in the second division, the reach effect of the normal reach in which the symbols of the same number as the basic monitor are arranged is executed, and thereafter, the introduction effect is executed as shown in FIG. 43 (B). Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), an increase effect in which the screen is divided and increased is executed, and a pseudo monitor of the third division 5-3 is generated. In the pseudo monitor 5-2 of the second division, the reach reaches the super reach A. In the pseudo monitor 5-3 of the third division, for example, a reach effect of a normal reach in which symbols of the same number as the basic monitor are prepared is executed. On the basic monitor 5-1, an ornamental pattern which is a combination of a loss is derived and displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), an introduction effect is executed on the pseudo monitor 5-3 in the third division. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), an increase effect in which the screen is divided and increased is executed, and a pseudo monitor of the fourth division 5-4 is generated. In the pseudo monitor 5-3 in the third division, the reach reaches the super reach A. On the pseudo monitor 5-4 in the fourth division, for example, a reach effect of a normal reach in which symbols of the same number as the basic monitor are prepared is executed. On the pseudo monitor 5-2 in the second division, a decorative pattern which is a combination of a loss is derived and displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 43 (F), an introductory effect is executed on the pseudo monitor 5-4 of the fourth division, and as shown in FIG. 43 (G), it develops into super reach B.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (H), a decorative pattern which is a combination of a loss is derived and displayed on the pseudo monitor 5-3 of the third division, and as shown in FIG. 43 (I), a pseudo pattern of the fourth division is displayed. On the monitor 5-4, a decorative pattern to be a big hit combination is derived and displayed, and the effect display device 9 of the normal size is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (J) (the monitor with the big hit is displayed in the normal size). , A big hit is reported.

  As shown in FIGS. 43 (D) to 43 (I), the monitors 5-1 to 5-3 except for the pseudo monitor of the fourth division display and display the decorative pattern as the combination of the losses, and then perform blackout. By doing so, it becomes easier to focus on the monitor whose fluctuation is still being executed. Note that the size of the monitor on which the display result is derived and displayed may be reduced, and the size of the monitor that is changing may be increased. In addition, by erasing the derived and displayed decorative symbol from the monitor, it is possible to inform the player that the fluctuation of the monitor has ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, at the timing when the introduction effect is executed, it is possible to execute the increase effect for increasing the number of pseudo monitors, and to execute the reach effect on the increased plurality of monitors. Thereby, when attention is paid to the fact that the reach is developed by the introduction effect, an increase effect may be executed, so that the effect can be made to be surprising and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, by performing the reach effect on a plurality of monitors, it is possible to effect such that the possibility of a big hit increases. Further, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the execution timing of the increase effect, and the player can enjoy whether the introduction effect will increase the reach or execute the increase effect.

  In addition, at the timing when the introduction effect is executed, it is possible to execute an increase effect to increase the number of pseudo monitors, but the timing at which the introduction effect is executed does not need to be exactly the same, and increases at the timing corresponding to the introduction effect. The production may be performed. For example, the increase effect may be executed at the start timing of the introduction effect, during the execution of the introduction effect, at the end of the introduction effect, or the like. It should be noted that the execution timing of the increase effect may be determined to any one of a plurality of types. Also, a dedicated BGM may be output in accordance with the execution timing of the increase effect. By doing so, when the number of monitors increases due to the increase effect, there is no need to output BGM on each monitor, and the player is not confused.

  In this embodiment, an increase effect of increasing the number of pseudo monitors is performed by dividing the display area of the effect display device 9, but the effect display device 9 has a basic size smaller than the effect display device 9. After the monitor 5-1 is displayed, an increase effect of increasing the number of pseudo monitors may be performed by sequentially displaying the pseudo monitors on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating a multi-monitor-reach effect production operation according to a modification of the second embodiment in which pseudo monitors are sequentially displayed. In this modification, when the multi-monitor reach of the variation pattern (corresponding to the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-6) for executing the multi-monitor reach for displaying the four pseudo monitors is shown in FIG. As described above, when the introduction effect is executed, the basic monitor 5-1 is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), an increase effect in which the pseudo monitor 5-2 of the second division is newly displayed is executed. At this time, it may be displayed so as to be divided and derived separately from the second monitor 5-2 from the basic monitor 5-1 in which the introduction effect has been executed. In this way, it is possible to execute an increase effect in which a pseudo monitor is newly divided and increased from the monitor on which the introduction effect has been executed in response to the introduction effect.

  Thereafter, as in the example shown in FIG. 43, an introduction effect and a reach effect are executed on each monitor. Note that the effect contents of FIGS. 43 (A) to (J) correspond to the effect contents of FIGS. 44 (B) to (I), and thus description thereof will be omitted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, the newly displayed pseudo monitor is displayed larger than the monitor of the division or derivation source, and the monitor of the division or derivation source is reduced and overlapped to display the divided or derivation source. Is displayed on the near side as viewed from the player on the monitor. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to pay attention to the newly increased monitor, and the effect of multi-monitor reach can be enhanced in a depth-like manner. Note that, even in this case, it is preferable that the display result on the monitor at the back can be visually recognized from the player. The monitor that has resulted in the loss display may be made invisible.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, the display color of the background BG in the effect display device 9 for displaying each of the monitors 5-1 to 5-4 changes every time the number of monitors increases. By doing so, effects linked to the number of monitors can be executed, and the effect of increasing effects and multi-monitor reach can be enhanced. Instead of changing the display color of the background BG, the display mode of the image displayed on the background BG may be changed. Further, in addition to changing the display mode of the background BG every time the number of monitors increases, the display mode of the frame portion of each monitor may be changed. For example, the display color of the frame portion of each monitor may be changed to the same color as the background BG.

  In the present embodiment, specifically, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the effect design changing process (step S802) using a process table corresponding to the introduction effect and the increased effect, thereby producing the effect. When the multi-monitor reach effect is executed during the fluctuation display of the symbol, an introductory effect or an increase effect is executed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, an introduction effect (in this example, FIG. 42 (D), FIG. 43 (B), FIG. 43 (D), FIG. F) can be executed, and each time the introduction effect is executed, an increase effect of increasing the display area (in this example, FIG. 43 (A), FIG. 43 (C), FIG. 43 ( E) can be performed. In addition, a specific effect can be executed in a plurality of display areas increased by the increased effect (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 43A, 43C, and 43E, the increased pseudo effect). Reach effects such as long reach and super reach A are executed on the monitor.) Therefore, while paying attention to the execution of the specific effect, the increase effect may be executed, and the interest is improved.

  Note that a gaming machine can be configured by appropriately combining the configurations described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above.

  In each of the above embodiments, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which circuits for controlling the effect devices are 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 first effect control board on which a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. Two boards including two effect control boards may be provided.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 uses another board (for example, FIG. 2, a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit receives the command. In response to this, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 100 that controls the effect display device 9 by changing the received command as it is or, for example, to a simplified command. May be transmitted. Even in this 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 each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, “different ratios” means not only those having different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are provided in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is rotated in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, the predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, but includes a game medium such as a game ball, and a scoring system for awarding a score when a condition for giving a prize is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 pachinko gaming machine 8a first special symbol display 8b second special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a first hold storage display section 9b second hold storage display section 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 special Variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 game control microcomputer 76 movable member 80 effect control board 85 motor 100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP
120 operation buttons

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
An effect performing means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled, and a special effect of executing a plurality of specific effects in parallel based on one variable display,
During the execution of the specific effect, as Starring unloading with different operating means and a display means for the specific effect is executed, the executable facilitate demonstration execution means promoting effect to promote operation of the operating means to the player and, with a,
The effect performing means, in the special effect, the display area of the display means is divided into a plurality of display areas at a predetermined timing, a plurality of specific effects by executing a specific effect in each divided display area Can be run in parallel,
The promoting effect execution unit, said when multiple specific effect is executed in parallel in the special effect, being capable of performing the promotion effect as target any of the specific effect of the plurality of the specific effect A gaming machine that does not execute the promotion effect for a specific effect other than the one specific effect. A gaming machine that performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
An effect performing means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled, and a special effect of executing a plurality of specific effects in parallel based on one variable display,
During the execution of the specific effect, as Starring unloading with different operating means and a display means for the specific effect is executed, the executable facilitate demonstration execution means promoting effect to promote operation of the operating means to the player and, with a,
The effect performing means, in the special effect, the display area of the display means is divided into a plurality of display areas at a predetermined timing, a plurality of specific effects by executing a specific effect in each divided display area Can be run in parallel,
The promoting effect execution unit, said when multiple specific effect is executed in parallel in the special effect, being capable of performing the promotion effect as target any of the specific effect of the plurality of the specific effect A gaming machine, wherein the promotion effect is restricted for a specific effect other than the one specific effect. With a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating the execution of the promotion effect,
The suggestion effect execution means, in the special effect, the suggestion effect can be executed for a specific effect that is a target for executing the promotion effect out of a plurality of specific effects, and in the target for executing the promotion effect, It is possible to execute the suggested effect for other specific effects,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: