JP6700088B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  The prize value is to pay out the prize balls or give points or prizes according to the winning of the game balls in the prize area. Further, the game value is that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes a state advantageous to the player who easily hits the ball when the specific display result is obtained, and That is, the right to generate an advantageous state is generated, and the condition for paying out prize balls is easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display means based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state where a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). It should be noted that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Regarding such a gaming machine, in an advantageous state (eg, big hit game state), at least a predetermined period (eg, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number of game media (eg, game balls) are won (eg, 10) A predetermined unit game (round) that can change the variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device (special winning opening)) to the first state (open state) until at least one of the above is established. It is configured such that the notification effect can be executed based on the number of times (for example, 15 rounds or 16 rounds) being executed, and a specific number (for example, 11 or more) of game media being more than a predetermined number in one unit game. There is. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the number of winnings in the special winning opening in the jackpot game exceeds a specified number, the over-prize notification image of the same number as the number of winnings in the large winning opening exceeding the specified number is produced and displayed. It is described to display in. Moreover, it is described that the same number of LEDs as the number of winning prizes that have won the special winning opening in excess of the specified number are turned on.

JP, 2015-112242, A (paragraph 0078-0083, paragraph 0227-0228, Drawing 13, Drawing 14, Drawing 45).

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state, regardless of the degree of the advantage (for example, whether it is a probability big jackpot or a normal big hit (non-probability variation big hit)) Regardless of), the notification effect is executed uniformly. Therefore, it may not be possible to sufficiently improve the enjoyment of the game by the notification effect executed when a specific number of game media more than a predetermined number is won.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by the notification effect executed when a specific number of game media more than a predetermined number is won.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a first state (for example, open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easy to win and a gaming medium for a win Variable winning means that can be changed to a difficult second state (for example, a closed state) (for example, a modification that executes a notification effect in a gaming machine that is configured to be controlled to a probable state based on a probabilistic jackpot) At least one of a special variable winning ball device (big winning opening)) and a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) passing or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media being won The variable winning means can be changed to the first state until it is established. It can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, jackpot gaming state) in which a unit game (for example, round) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 rounds and 16 rounds). a preferred state control means (e.g., portions for performing the steps S305~S307 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) and provided with, advantageously state control means, an advantageous condition, at least a first advantageous conditions (for example, the probability variation jackpot It is possible to control to a second jackpot state based on the first jackpot state) and a second advantageous state having a lower degree of advantage than the first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state based on a normal jackpot), and a game in one unit game in the first advantageous state. Based on the fact that the medium has won a specific number (for example, 11th or 12th) more than a predetermined number (for example, an over-winning has occurred), a notification effect in a special mode (for example, the first big winning opening LED 20c) To perform a notification effect execution means capable of performing a rainbow emission and a sound output of a predetermined winning sound from the speakers 27L and 27R (for example, a probability change state is controlled based on a probability change big hit). In the modified example of executing the notification effect in the gaming machine configured as described above, a part that executes the same processing as steps S 3923 and S 3924 in the effect control microcomputer 100) is further provided, and the notification effect execution means is 1 in the advantageous state. Based on the fact that the game medium has won less than a specific number in the unit game, it is possible to execute a notification effect in a normal mode (for example, a notification effect in which the first special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening 20d emit white light). Ah is, if the game medium in one unit game in a second advantageous state is winning specific number, characterized in that it does not perform the notification effect by the special manner. According to such a configuration, in the unit game in the first advantageous state, the notification effect in the special mode is executed by executing the notification effect in the special mode based on the fact that the specific number of the game media which is greater than the predetermined number is won. The interest can be improved.

(Means 2) Another mode of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a first state (for example, an open state) in which a gaming medium (for example, a game ball) is easy to win. Variable winning means (for example, first special variable winning ball device 20a (first big winning opening), second special variable winning ball device 20b) that can be changed to a second state (for example, closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to win. Variable winning until at least one of (the second big winning opening), a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media have been won. Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state (for example, jackpot gaming state) in which a unit game (for example, round) capable of changing the means to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 rounds and 16 rounds) (For example, the portion that executes steps S305 to S307 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the specific area (for example, the specific area within the second special winning opening) provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state, the game medium passes through. Based on this, the special state control means (for example, the portion that executes step S173 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to the special state (for example, the probability change state) and the game medium in the specific state in the advantageous state After passing, the special number is based on the fact that the game medium has won a specific number (eg, 11th or 12th) larger than the predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state (eg, an over-winning has occurred). Notification effect executing means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing a notification effect according to a mode (for example, a notification effect of a mode in which the first big winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R) The portion for executing steps S3923 and S3924 in the microcomputer 100) , and the notification effect executing means is based on the fact that less than a specified number of game media has been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, and the notification effect in the normal mode. (e.g., the first bonus prize hole LED20c and second special winning opening 20d notification effect aspect emit white light) Ri executable der to, before the game medium to a specific area through the advantageous state 1 in advantageous conditions When a specific number of game media are won in the unit game, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed . According to such a configuration, after the game medium has passed through the specific area, the notification effect in the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won the specific number larger than the predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the notification effect.

(Means 3) In the means 1, the notification effect executing means does not execute the notification effect in the special mode when a certain number of game media are won in the unit game of 1 in the second advantageous state (for example, a probability variation big hit. In the modified example in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability changing state based on the above, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps S3923 and S3924 when it determines that the jackpot is a normal big hit. ). With such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, by not executing the notification effect in the special mode, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered.

(Means 4) In the means 2, the notification effect executing means, in the case where a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media passes through the specific area, a notification effect in a special mode is given. It may be configured not to execute (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps S3923 and S3924 when N in steps S3921 and S3922). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game due to the notification effect from being lowered rather by not executing the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area. it can.

(Means 5) In the means 1 or 3, the notification effect executing means is based on the fact that less than the specified number of game media is won in one unit game in the advantageous state, and the notification effect in the normal mode (for example, the first big winning) It is possible to execute the notification effect of the mode in which the mouth LED 20c and the second special winning opening 20d emit white light (for example, a part of the effect control microcomputer 100 which executes step S2919. When step S3920 is N, step S3925 is executed). In the case where a certain number of game media are won in one unit game in the second advantageous state, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed (for example, the probability variation state is controlled based on the probability variation jackpot). In the modified example in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured as described above, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute step S3925 when it is determined that the jackpot is a normal jackpot. With such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect of the normal mode instead of the notification effect of the special mode.

(Means 6) In the means 2 or 4, the notification effect executing means is based on the fact that less than the specified number of game media has been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, and the notification effect in the normal mode (for example, the first big prize). It is possible to execute the notification effect of the mode in which the mouth LED 20c and the second special winning opening 20d emit white light (for example, the part of the effect control microcomputer 100 which executes step S2919. When step S3920 is N, step S3925 is executed). Before the game medium passes through the specific area, if a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in an advantageous state, a notification effect in a normal mode is executed (for example, a microcomputer for effect control). 100 may be configured to execute step S3925 when N in steps S3921 and S3922). With such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area.

(Means 7) A predetermined game value is given to any one of the means 1, the means 3, or the means 5 while being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, to be controlled to the probability variation state). 45 (2) to (6) (for example, promotion effect executed in a manner similar to or similar to FIG. 45) specific effect execution means capable of executing (for example, based on the probability change jackpot). In a modified example in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability change state, the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a portion that executes the same processing as steps S1908 and S3928, and the notification effect execution means. Does not execute the notification effect in the special mode when the game medium wins the specified number in the unit game of 1 in the first advantageous state before executing the specific effect (for example, based on the probability variation big hit) In the modified example in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that it is the first round to the fifth round in which the promotion effect is executed. If steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed) and a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state after the specific effect is executed, the notification effect in the special mode is executed (for example, the probability variation big hit). In a modified example in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probable variation state based on the above, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the sixth and subsequent rounds after the promotion effect is executed. If it is determined to be present, steps S 3923 and S 3924 are executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the notification effect by executing the notification effect in the special mode after executing the specific effect.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 2, the means 4, or the means 6, a special effect based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area (for example, the specific area in the second special winning opening) in the advantageous state ( For example, the special effect execution means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S2907 to S2915 and S3908 to S3916) capable of executing (probabilistic change confirmation notification) is provided, and the notification effect execution means specifies in an advantageous state. When a specific number of game media have won in a unit game (for example, the sixth round) in which the game media has passed through the area, the notification effect in a special mode is not executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the sixth round). If it is, it may be configured to determine N in step S3921 and not execute steps S3923 and S3924). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being interrupted by the notification effect in the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being deteriorated.

(Means 9) In any one of the means 1 to 8, the notification effect executing means emits light (e.g., rainbow emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c) and sound output (e.g., rainbow emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c) as notification effects in a special mode. For example, it may be configured to execute an effect including sound output of a predetermined winning sound from the speakers 27L and 27R (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3923 and S3925). According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission by the light emitter and the sound output.

(Means 10) In any one of the means 1 to 9, a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect, an acquired number notification effect, a cumulative prize ball number in the second embodiment). Notification effect, cumulative acquisition number notification effect, probability change confirmation notification effect, consecutive Chan number notification, song name notification during big hit, right hit notification, error notification, effect control CPU 101 for executing promotion effect during big hit) The execution means, as a predetermined effect, a first predetermined effect for notifying the amount of value acquired in a specific period (for example, the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit game in the second embodiment is notified. And a second predetermined effect for notifying the amount of value acquired during the special period (for example, a prize ball is paid out during a big hit game in consecutive chan in the second embodiment). It is possible to execute a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls, etc.), and the priority levels are different between the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect (for example, accumulation of FIG. 48 in the second embodiment). In the process of step S397 in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process, if the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the accumulated prize ball number notification effect is not executed, etc.). .. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute a plurality of predetermined effects.

(Means 11) In any one of the means 1 to 10, the notification effect executing means is the first specific number (e.g., eleventh) of winnings greater than a predetermined number, and next to the first specific number of winnings. The notification control effect is executed by using a sound output channel that is different from the second specific number (for example, the 12th) prize which is the prize (for example, in the third embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 is For the 11th item (first over-winning prize), the first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and for the twelfth item (second over-winning prize), the second notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch1. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, since the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first specific number of winnings greater than the predetermined number and the second specific number of winnings that is the next winning of the first specific number of winnings. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player. Further, even if more than a predetermined number of prizes are generated at short intervals, the notification effect can be executed.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is the block diagram which shows the circuit configuration example of the production control baseplate, the lamp driver baseplate and the audio output baseplate. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the 1st special winning opening and the 2nd special winning opening in a big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the 1st special winning opening and the 2nd special winning opening in a big hit. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a storage buffer. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. 7 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart showing a process during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening pre-processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a special winning opening. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is the flowchart which shows the production control main processing which CPU for production control executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the stop design of production design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is a flowchart showing a big hit display process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a round. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows a post-round process. It is a flow chart which shows post-round processing. It is the flowchart which shows the big hit end production processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of the production aspect of information production. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of the production aspect of information production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a prize ball number information production operation control processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of cumulative prize sphere number information production operation control processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which illustrates the notification image corresponding to the case where the execution periods of the prize ball number notification effect, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect, the continuous chan number notification, and the big hit medium music name notification overlap in the second embodiment. It is the time chart which shows the production operation example and the like in the big hit game state in 3rd execution form.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) installed to be 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 (games to be described later). (Excluding the board 6).

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

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area that variably displays effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol may be displayed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed by the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to perform the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display device 8b, since the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

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

  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. Further, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b may each be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition that 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). After winning 14), start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and, , The state where the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the winning is that a game ball has entered a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening. Derivative display of the display result means that the 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 starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game balls can be won into the second starting winning port 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning port 14 than in the first starting winning port 13. In addition, in the 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. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win the prize).

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

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second winning opening 13 are provided. A variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning openings 14 may be provided.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display device 9, but the gap between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first starting winning opening 13 is further narrowed, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. Alternatively, the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13 may be set higher.

  At the lower part of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol reservation storage display 18a including two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one. For example, it is realized by executing a process of performing display control in a display control process (step S22) of a timer interrupt process described later.

  The lower part of the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol hold consisting of four indicators (for example, LED) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number A memory indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one. For example, it is realized by executing a process of performing display control in a display control process (step S22) of a timer interrupt process described later.

  Further, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first hold storage display section 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display section 18d for displaying the second hold storage number. There is. It should be noted that, instead of the first reserved storage display unit 18c and the second reserved storage display unit 18d, a total number (total reserved storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is displayed. You may comprise so that a hold storage display part may be provided.

  The production display device 9 is for decoration (production) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 8b. Variable display of the effect symbol as a symbol (for) is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. The synchronization means that the variable display start time and the variable display time are almost the same (may be exactly the same), and the variable display periods are almost the same (may be the same). In addition, 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 of the big hit. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a first special variable winning ball device 20a is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The first special variable winning ball device 20a is provided with an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and the specific display result on the second special symbol display device 8b (big hit symbol) In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol) is derived and displayed, the opening/closing plate is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 21a, so that the first big winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. The game ball that has won the first big winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23a. In addition, a first special winning opening LED 20c is provided inside the first special variable winning ball device 20a. In addition, in this embodiment, the first special winning opening LED 20c is realized by a multi-color LED.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a second special variable winning ball device 20b is provided below the first special variable winning ball device 20a. The second special variable winning ball device 20b is provided with an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b (big hit) In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol) is derived and displayed, the open/close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21b to be in the open state, so that the second special winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. The game ball that has won the second big winning opening is detected by the second count switch 23b. Further, in this embodiment, a specific region is provided on the downstream side of the region in which the second count switch 23b in the second special variable winning ball device 20b is provided, and the game ball that has won the specific region. Is detected by the specific detection switch 22. In addition, in this embodiment, since the second count switch 23b is provided on the upstream side and the specific detection switch 22 is provided on the downstream side, the second count switch 23b is used to win the second special winning opening. Almost all of the detected game balls enter the specific area and are detected by the specific detection switch 22. Then, in this embodiment, 15 prize balls are paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second count switch 23b, and the probability change state is controlled based on the detection by the specific detection switch 22. It is confirmed that it will be done. A second special winning opening LED 20d is provided inside the second special variable winning ball device 20b. In addition, in this embodiment, the second special winning opening LED 20d is realized by a multi-color LED.

  Hereinafter, the first special variable winning ball device 20a and the second special variable winning ball device 20b may be collectively referred to as a special variable winning ball device, and the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are called big winning openings. May be collectively referred to.

  In this embodiment, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs in, the second special winning opening is controlled to the open state in the sixth round, and the first special winning opening is controlled to the open state in the rounds other than the sixth round. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a game ball wins in a specific area within the second big winning opening in the sixth round of a big hit game, the game state may be controlled to be in a probable state after the big hit game ends. Determine.

  On the lower right side of the game board 6, a normal symbol display device 10 is provided. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols (for example, "○" and "x").

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the pattern becomes visible when turned on) are alternately turned on to perform variable display. For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of variable display, it is a win. .. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 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. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having four display devices (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol holding storage display 41 increases the number of the display devices to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of display devices to be turned on is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball device 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, in the high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the game balls easily start winning (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in a time saving state (a game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes long, and the number of times of opening is increased.

  It should be noted that instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the normal symbol display 10 shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stopped symbol is a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which it is easy to start winning. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, and the like, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state in which it is easy to start winning). In addition, increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Further, by shifting to a normal symbol time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened, the high base state may be shifted. In the normal symbol time saving state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of the variation of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal symbol is increased. Therefore, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes high, and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to a time-saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and effect symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and effect symbols is reduced, making it easier for effective start winnings to occur. The chances of a jackpot game are increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (transfer to high base state) May be. Also, by shifting to any one of the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high base State).

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, referred to as a “card unit”) 50 that enables a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Has been installed. The card unit 50 includes, for example, a usable indicator lamp indicating whether or not the card unit 50 is usable, a connecting stand direction indicator indicating which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 the card unit corresponds to, and a card unit. When checking the card insertion indicator lamp that indicates that a card has been inserted into the card, the card insertion slot where the card as a recording medium is inserted, and the card reader/writer mechanism provided on the back of the card insertion slot. A card unit lock is provided for releasing the card unit.

  Around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the bottom there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, two speakers 27R and 27L for producing a sound effect and a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer peripheral upper part, the outer peripheral left part, and the outer peripheral right part of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided near the left frame LED 28b, and a ball out LED 52 that is turned on when a supply ball is run out is provided near the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decorative LED 25 are an example of a light emitter for effect provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It should be noted that, in addition to the above-described various types of LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a ball hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then 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, That 1 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of 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 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the 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 is finished and started). The condition is established), the variable display (variation) 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 of the second start winning port 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 is a ROM 54 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 that is a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I/O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The 1-chip microcomputer may include at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Further, the I/O port section 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the start occurs at random timing. Based on that the time of winning is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, the numerical data read has a random number generating function.

  The random number circuit 503 selects and sets the update range of the numerical data (the initial value selection setting function and the upper limit selection setting function), the numerical data update rule selection setting function, and the numerical data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an 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 numerical data thus obtained is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads out numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when the start winning for the first starting opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a occurs, and starts fluctuation of special symbols and effect symbols. At times, it is determined based on the random R whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the game state is shifted to the big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag or the total number of reserved storage memory counters) and the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according 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. Further, the data according to the control state and the data showing the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data showing the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by power supply.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. It should be noted that when the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 or the like becomes operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 or the like becomes inoperative. Therefore, during the period when the reset signal is at the high level, an allowance signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is output, and during the period when the reset signal is at the low level, the game control microcomputer is in progress. This means that the operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 and the like is output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value drops to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage decreases). When it is detected), a power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that fact is mounted. In addition, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM has been operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  In addition, the detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the specific detection switch 22, the first count switch 23a and the second count switch 23b is input to the game control microcomputer 560. The driver circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, the solenoid 21a for opening and closing the first special variable winning ball device 20a forming the first special winning opening, and the second special variable winning ball device forming the second special winning opening. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21b for opening and closing 20b in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit game 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 (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and display control is performed with the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols.

  A card unit control microcomputer is mounted on the card unit 50 installed adjacent to the gaming machine. Further, the card unit 50 is provided with a usable display lamp, a connecting stand direction indicator, a card insertion display lamp and a card insertion slot. The interface board (relay board) 66 is connected with a frequency display LED, a ball lending possible LED, a ball lending switch and a return switch (above, not shown) provided in the vicinity of the hitting ball supply tray 3.

  From the interface board 66, the ball lending switch signal indicating that the ball lending switch has been operated and the return switch signal indicating that the return switch has been operated are given to the card unit 50 according to the operation of the player. Further, from the card unit 50 to the interface board 66, a card balance display signal indicating the balance of the prepaid card and a ball lendability display signal are given. Between the card unit 50 and the payout control board 37, a connection signal (VL signal), a unit operation signal (BRDY signal), a ball lending request signal (BRQ signal), a ball lending completion signal (EXS signal) and a pachinko machine operation signal ( (PRDY signal) is transmitted and received. An interface board 66 is interposed between the card unit 50 and the payout control board 37. Therefore, a signal such as a connection signal (VL signal) is transmitted and received between the card unit 50 and the payout control board 37 via the interface board 66, as shown in FIG.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the payout control microcomputer 370 mounted on the payout control board 37 outputs a PRDY signal to the card unit 50. Further, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a VL signal when the power is turned on. A payout control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the payout control board determines whether the card unit 50 is connected or not connected based on the input state of the VL signal. When the card is accepted in the card unit 50 and the ball lending switch is operated to input the ball lending switch signal, the card unit controlling microcomputer outputs a BRDY signal to the payout control board 37. When a predetermined delay time has elapsed from this point in time, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRQ signal to the payout control board 37.

  Then, the payout control microcomputer raises the EXS signal to the card unit 50, and when detecting the fall of the BRQ signal from the card unit 50, drives the payout motor to pay out a predetermined number of lending balls to the player. . When the payout is completed, the payout control microcomputer causes the EXS signal for the card unit 50 to fall. After that, on condition that the BRDY signal from the card unit 50 is not in the ON state, when the payout command signal is received from the game control means, the prize ball payout control is executed.

  The power supply voltage AC24V used in the card unit 50 is supplied from the payout control board 37. That is, the power supply from the power supply board to the card unit 50 is performed via the payout control board 37 and the interface board 66. For example, a fuse for protecting the card unit 50 may be provided on the 24 V AC power supply line for the card unit 50 arranged in the interface board 66, and a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage may be supplied to the card unit 50. To be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the card unit 50 is installed adjacent to the game machine as a separate body from the game machine is taken as an example, but the card unit 50 may be integrated with the game machine. .. Further, the present invention can be applied even when a game ball corresponding to the amount of coins is lent out in response to coin insertion.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing 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, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be external. 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 signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  Further, the RAM provided in the effect control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part of which is backed up by a backup power supply created in the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power), a part of the RAM included in the production control microcomputer 100 is included. Content is saved.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9 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 therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 reads out necessary data from the character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing in advance character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure or a symbol (including an effect pattern). The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving an LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the like. In addition, drive signals are supplied to the first special winning opening LED 20c, the second special winning opening LED 20d, and the decorative LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitting body other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitting body is mounted on the lamp driver board 35.

  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 a sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the tone number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in time series.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not the content of the program is valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After 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. Is set (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 by the built-in device is This is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether the backup RAM area data protection process (eg, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) has been performed when the power supply to the gaming machine was stopped. Yes (step S7). After confirming that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. 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 stoppage process.

  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 is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is restored from the stop, is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores 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 when the power supply was stopped (steps S41 to S43). Processing). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, the initialization data of the area that may be initialized in the work area is set. By the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain unchanged. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time saving flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), a part in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display result (big hit A, big hit B, big hit C, or out) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 10) when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM. You may do so. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may restart the variable display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that there is a power failure during the fluctuation, and the display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates during a power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command has not been received, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the game state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). By the RAM clearing process, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for determining a normal symbol) is initialized to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Further, it is also possible to leave the predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the normal symbol per determination random number) 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 to the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal random symbol counter for determination per symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 makes settings for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R, for example, by executing processing according to the random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is taken periodically 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 taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (step S17) and the initial value random number updating 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 prohibited state is set (step S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. It is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when the big hit is not made, and a random number for determining whether or not the reach is made when the big hit is not made. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random numbers. In this embodiment, the random number for the initial value is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for deciding whether or not to win the normal symbol (normal symbol per-determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls a game display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In the process of, or the process of transmitting a command signal to control other microcomputer, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the random number per ordinary symbol is one round (normal random number for per symbol determination) When the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values has been increased), the initial value is set to the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using effect symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Moreover, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the reach effect is executed by performing a lottery for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supply supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Then, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the specific detection switch 22, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 23b are input via the input driver circuit 58. Then, those states are determined (switch processing: step S21).

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, starting information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing such as setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 23b. (Step S30). Specifically, in accordance with the winning detection based on that any of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 23b is turned on, the payout control board 37 The payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON/OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). CPU56, for example, until the end flag is set when the start flag for the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol switches the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds. At such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs the 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.

  After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control processing is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only the flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be executed in.

  When the deviation symbol is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach may be confirmed and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normal loss") in the case where the variable display result is a deviating symbol.

  When the deviation symbol is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect may be executed after the reach state is reached, and a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not become the big hit symbol may be confirmed and displayed. The variable display result of such effect symbols is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “off”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Then, finally, in the respective symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are collectively displayed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of big hit (big hit A, big hit B, big hit C described later) (for big hit type judgment)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of variation pattern (for determination of variation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining 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). It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the type of reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-variation of pseudo-relation, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reaction, a variation pattern type including one variation pattern, and It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three fluctuations again. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence/absence of effects such as pseudo-relations and slip effects.

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

  FIG. 7A 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 jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a time-shortened state (that is, a gaming state that is not a guaranteed variation state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table used in a confirmed variation state. In the normal-time jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 7(A) are set, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 7(A). Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7(A) is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time 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. 7(A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is determined that the special symbol is a jackpot (a jackpot A, a jackpot B, and a jackpot C described later). The “probability” shown in FIG. 7(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit game state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design.

  7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 7(B) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. In addition, FIG. 7C is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is determined to be "big hit A", " It is a table that is referred to in order to determine either "big hit B" or "big hit C". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7(B), when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, either "big hit A" or "big hit B" is determined as the big hit type. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the jackpot type is determined to be "big hit A", "big hit B" or "big hit C". ..

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a big hit A, the game ball does not practically enter a specific area in the big winning opening, and is not controlled to a probable state after the big hit game. In the case of big hit B or big hit B, a game ball can be won in a specific area in the big winning opening, and can be controlled to a certain state after the big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the judgment value for the big hit A in the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of performing the variable display of the second special symbol. Since the allocation is the same, the case in which the proportion controlled to the probability variation state is substantially the same is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the allocation of the determination value to the big hit A is made different, and the proportion controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game is different. You may comprise.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory views showing opening patterns of the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening in the big hit. First, the opening pattern of the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening in the big hit type A will be described with reference to FIG. 8(1). In this embodiment, when the type of big hit is big hit A, as shown in FIG. 8(1), the internal control is controlled to a big hit game state of 11 rounds. Further, when the type of big hit is big hit A, as shown in FIG. 8(1), from the first round to the fourth round, the first big winning opening per round is open for a long time of 29.5 seconds. After controlling the state, the closed state is controlled for 0.1 second. Next, in the fifth round, the first special winning opening is controlled to be in an open state for a very short period of 0.05 seconds and then to be closed for 0.1 seconds. Next, in the sixth round, the second special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state for 0.1 second after being controlled in the open state for an extremely short period of 0.05 seconds. Next, in the seventh round, the first special winning opening is controlled to be open for a very short period of 0.05 seconds and then closed for 0.1 seconds. Next, from the eighth round to the tenth round, the first special winning opening is controlled to be open for a long period of 29.5 seconds and then to be closed for 0.1 seconds per round. Then, in the eleventh round, the first special winning opening is controlled to be in the closed state for 2.0 seconds after being controlled to be in the open state for a long period of 29.5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 8(1), when the type of big hit is big hit A, the first big winning opening is a long time of 29.5 seconds in the first round to the fourth round and the eighth round to the eleventh round. It is possible to expect to win the 1st big winning opening because it is controlled to the open state, but the opening time of the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening is very short at 0.05 seconds in the 5th to 7th rounds. I can hardly expect a prize. Therefore, when the type of big hit is big hit A, the internal control is controlled to the big hit game state of 11 rounds, but it is apparently controlled to the big hit game state of 8 rounds.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8(2), an opening pattern of the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening in the big hit type B will be described. In this embodiment, when the type of big hit is big hit B, as shown in FIG. 8(2), the big hit game state of 11 rounds is controlled on the internal control. When the type of big hit is big hit B, as shown in FIG. 8(2), from the first round to the fifth round, the first big winning opening per round is open for a long time of 29.5 seconds. After controlling the state, the closed state is controlled for 0.1 second. Next, in the sixth round, the second special winning opening is controlled to be in the closed state for 0.1 second after being controlled to be in the open state for a long time of 29.5 seconds. Next, from the seventh round to the eighth round, the first special winning opening per round is controlled to be in the open state for a long period of 29.5 seconds and then to be closed for 0.1 seconds. Next, from the ninth round to the tenth round, the first special winning opening is controlled to be in an open state for 0.1 second after being controlled to be in an open state for an extremely short period of 0.05 seconds per round. Then, in the eleventh round, the first special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state for 2.0 seconds after being controlled to be in the open state for an extremely short period of 0.05 seconds. As shown in FIG. 8(2), when the type of big hit is big hit B, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are open for a long time of 29.5 seconds in the first to eighth rounds. It is possible to expect to win a prize in the 1st and 2nd big winning openings, but in the 9th to 11th rounds, the opening time of the 1st big winning opening is as short as 0.05 seconds, and most of the prizes are won. Can't expect Therefore, when the type of big hit is big hit B, the internal control is controlled to the big hit game state of 11 rounds, but it is apparently controlled to the big hit game state of 8 rounds.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, an opening pattern of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening in the big hit type C will be described. In this embodiment, when the type of big hit is big hit C, as shown in FIG. 9, it is controlled to a big hit game state of 16 rounds in terms of internal control. When the jackpot type is jackpot C, as shown in FIG. 9, from the first round to the fifth round, the first big winning opening is controlled to be open for a long period of 29.5 seconds per round. After that, the closed state is controlled for 0.1 seconds. Next, in the sixth round, the second special winning opening is controlled to be in the closed state for 0.1 second after being controlled to be in the open state for a long time of 29.5 seconds. Next, from the seventh round to the fifteenth round, the first special winning opening is controlled to be open for a long period of 29.5 seconds and then closed for 0.1 seconds per round. Then, in the 16th round, the first special winning opening is controlled to be in the closed state for 2.0 seconds after being controlled to be in the open state for 29.5 seconds for a long time. As shown in FIG. 9, when the type of big hit is big hit C, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are open for a long time of 29.5 seconds in all of the first round to the 16th round. It is possible to control and expect to win the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening. Therefore, when the type of big hit is big hit C, it is controlled to a big hit game state of 16 rounds on the basis of internal control, and is apparently controlled to a big hit game state of 16 rounds.

  In addition, in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, even in a round in which the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening are open for a long period of 29.5 seconds, as described later, before 29.5 seconds have elapsed. Also, when the number of winnings to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening reaches 10, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are closed, and the round ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the sixth round of the big hit game, when the second special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, if the game ball wins a specific area within the second special winning opening, the big hit After the game is over, it is confirmed that the game will be controlled to the probability change state. Then, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the game ball is won in the specific area in the second special winning opening in the sixth round and is controlled to the probability changing state, it is controlled to the probability changing state as described later. The certainty change confirmation notification for notifying that it is confirmed to be performed is executed.

  When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the big hit A is reached, the second special winning opening is opened only for a very short time of 0.05 seconds in the sixth round. However, winning in a specific area can hardly be expected, and control into a probable state cannot be expected in effect. It should be noted that, for example, by providing a lid or the like in a specific area within the second special winning opening, in the sixth round of the big hit game based on the big hit A, the specific area is closed by the lid, and even if it takes 0.05 seconds. Even if a game ball is won in the second special winning opening during an extremely short opening period, it may be configured so that it cannot be won in a specific area so that it may not be controlled in a probability changing state at all. Further, for example, in the sixth round of the big hit game based on the big hit A, even if a game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening, the detection by the specific detection switch 22 is invalidated, and it is controlled in the probability changing state. It may be configured so that there is no.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7(B) and 7(C), there are three types of big hit types, “big hit A”, “big hit B”, and “big hit C”. However, the number of jackpot types is not limited to three, and, for example, four or more types of jackpot types may be provided. On the contrary, the jackpot type may be less than four types, and for example, only two or three jackpot types may be provided.

  The jackpot classification determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values that are compared with the value of Random 1 and correspond to "big hit A", "big hit B", and "big hit C" (big hit classification judgment values). 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 the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the command 80XX(H) is a production control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01(H) to 8C04(H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C04(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C04(H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a production 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 identification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variable pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol.

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

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

  The command 9F00(H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

  Command A001 (H) is a production control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game.

  The command A1XX(H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. Since the special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted with the value designating that round being set in the EXT data for each round, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening open designation command (A101(H)) designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Sends a special winning opening open designation command (A10A(H)) designating round 10. A2XX(H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the special winning opening after-opening designation command is transmitted with the value designating the round being set in the EXT data for each round, a different special winning opening after-designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when finishing the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201(H)) after opening the special winning opening designating round 1 is transmitted, and when finishing the tenth round during the big hit game. Sends a special winning opening open designation command (A30A(H)) designating round 10.

  Command A301 (H) is a production control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for designating the end of the big hit game.

  The command A 401 (H) is an effect control command (large winning opening winning designation command) that specifies that the game ball has won the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening.

  Command A500 (H) is an effect control command (probability variation confirmation notification designation command) that specifies execution of the probability variation confirmation notification.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) that designates the background display when the game state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (probability variation state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the probability variation state. Command B002 (H) is a production control command (time saving state background specifying command) for designating the background display when the game state is the time saving state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designating command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by 1. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number addition designating command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by 1. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has decreased by 1.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice output board 70. To do.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents 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". Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command, the variable display (variation) and the second special of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. It can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display device 8b, and the effect display is performed along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the production parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100.

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening (first big winning opening, second big winning opening) is executed. To be done. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 56, if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 is on, that is, the start to the first starting winning opening 13 If a winning has occurred, a first starting opening switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, the CPU 56, if the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won in the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting opening switch passage processing is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first starting winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of steps S300 to S307 are the following processes.

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

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

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. The control for transmitting the 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 fluctuation process (step S303): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit 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 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): is 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 big hit flag is not 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 value of the special symbol process flag being 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for confirming 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 the special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 26), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually confirmed and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

  Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening preprocessing, control for opening the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to activate the first special winning opening or the like. The second prize hole is opened. In addition, while performing control to send the special winning opening opening designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). Note that the special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game. In addition, the special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, so that a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening open designation command (A101(H)) designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Sends a special winning opening open designation command (A10A(H)) designating round 10.

  Special winning opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the process of opening the special winning opening, a process of confirming whether or not the closing conditions of the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening are satisfied is performed. If the closing conditions of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). ). In addition, while performing a control to send the designation command after opening during the big hit to the effect control microcomputer 100, when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing the first starting port switch passage processing of step S312. Further, FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage processing of step S314.

  First, the first starting port switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start opening switch passage process executed when the first start opening 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 confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the 1 reserved memory number is 4 (step S1211A). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213A).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S1214A). .. In the process of step S1214A, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Random pattern determination random number (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the first starting opening switch passage process (at the time of winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (reserved storage buffer) for storing random numbers or the like corresponding to the reserved storage. As shown in FIG. 15, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation The pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

  Next, the second starting opening switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the second starting opening switch passage processing executed when the second starting opening 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 pending storage). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4 (step S1211B). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, 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 at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213B).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number and storing them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S1214B). .. In the process of step S1214B, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second starting opening switch passage process (at the time of winning a prize), but is extracted at the time when the variation of the second special symbol is started. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, and if the customer waiting demo designating command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demo designating command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is executed. finish. In addition, for example, when the CPU 56 transmits the customer waiting demo designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting is repeated based on that the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag is set. It may be controlled not to send the demo designation command. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of the special symbol is started.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether the second pending storage number 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 storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating "second" (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" to 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 preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled so as to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed is shown, but the start winning prize in which the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. According to the order, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be configured to be executed.

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

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

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

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are extracted is always the first reserved storage number (or, The second reserved memory number)=1, 2, 3, 4 and the order. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective total reserved storage numbers are extracted is always the same as the order of the total reserved storage numbers=1-8.

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

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

  In addition, specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (set in advance in the ROM for each command) according to the effect control command. Set it to a pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command and the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) are sequentially transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. Specifically, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, first, a background designation command is transmitted, a variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, a display result designation command has been transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and further 4 ms has elapsed. The reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first reserved storage number subtraction designation command, second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the 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 as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, "first" for indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol , Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in 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 processes of steps S300 to S307 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 a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination which is extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing process or step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. Read the random number and judge the big hit. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7) with a jackpot determination random number, and determining that the jackpot is a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process.

  In the jackpot determination process, the probability of a jackpot is higher when the gaming state is the probable variation state than when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability variation big hit determination table (table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance and the number of big hit determination values are determined in advance. A normal big hit judgment table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) which is set to be smaller than the big hit judgment table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the jackpot determination table for normal time is used to perform the jackpot determination process. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7(A), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol will be a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, to decide whether or not to be a big hit, it is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to make a stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

  It should be noted that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is confirmed by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when shifting the game state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, in the sixth round of the big hit game, when it is determined that the game ball has won a specific area in the second big winning hole and is controlled to be in the probable state, it is set in the process of ending the big hit game. After the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  When the value of the random R does not match the jackpot determination value (N in step S62), that is, when the value is out of alignment, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, as the table used for determining the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7B. Further, 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. 7C.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“big hit A”, “big hit”, or “big hit” that corresponds to the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. B" or "big hit C") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type which is extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing process or step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. Read the random number for use and determine the type of jackpot.

  In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "big hit A", "01" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "big hit B", "02" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "big hit C", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, "-" which is a falling symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of the big hit symbols "2", "3", "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "big hit A", "2" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "big hit B" is determined, "3" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. , When "big hit C" is decided, "7" is decided as a stop symbol of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is first determined, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown. However, the method of determining the big symbol type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is The invention is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbols of the special symbols are associated with the jackpot types is prepared in advance, and the stop symbols of the special symbols are first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, and the corresponding jackpots are determined based on the determination result. The type may be determined.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination tables as a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type as one of a plurality of kinds (step). S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S93). The time saving flag is set when the gaming state is changed to the probability changing state or the time saving state, and is reset when ending the time saving state. Specifically, in the sixth round of the big hit game, when the game ball does not win the specific area within the second big winning opening and it is not determined that the control is performed in the probability changing state, the time saving flag is ended in the process of ending the big hit game. Is set. Also, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is finished. The time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs even before the variable display for the predetermined number of times is finished. Further, in the sixth round of the big hit game, when it is determined that the game ball has won in a specific area within the second big winning opening and is controlled to be in the changed probability state, the probability change flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. The time saving flag is set. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S94). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type for the outlier is the variation pattern type determination table (normal). For use) is selected (step S95). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  If the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type for outliers is a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. (For shortening) is selected (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S93), that is, when the game state is the probability changing state or the time saving state (in this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the probability changing state, the time saving state is always set. Since it is also shifted (see steps S173 and S174), if it is determined to be Y in step S93, there is a case of the probable variation state and a case of being controlled only to the time saving state). As the table used to determine any one of a plurality of types, the outlier variation pattern type determination table (for time saving) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S93 to S97, when 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 outliers (for shortening) ) Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state, the out-of-shift variation pattern type determination table (for time saving) is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for shortening variation may be determined in the process of step S98 described below, and when the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the shortening variation is determined as the variation pattern in the process of step S100. The variation pattern for the is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be displayed. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening fluctuation (for shortening time) used in the probability variation state and the time saving state and the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (for shortening) based on the number of pending memories are provided. Although different tables are shown, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state, when the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1) May not display the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S93, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is almost 0. You may make it select a judgment table (for normal).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out Random 2 (random number for fluctuation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the processing of step S92, S95, S96, or S97. By referring to it, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of the plurality of types (step S98).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern is one of the plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S98. A judgment table is selected (step S99). Further, the random pattern 3 is read from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer), and the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S99 is referred to, thereby changing the fluctuation pattern. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100). When the random number 3 (fluctuation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 causes the variation pattern determination random number counter to generate the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to directly extract the value from and to determine the fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random 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 S101). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S103). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S104).

  In addition, when it is determined to be out of alignment, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S93 to S98 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 based on the reach determination result, one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting one of the effect control commands (see FIG. 10) of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation in accordance with the determined jackpot type and deviance. To do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set and the big hit type is "big hit A", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not the "big hit A" can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". ..

  Further, when the type of the big hit is "big hit B", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not the "big hit B" can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". ..

  When neither the "big hit A" nor the "big hit B" (that is, the "big hit C"), 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), that is, when the jackpot is out of the range, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S116).

  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 S117).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122 described later. The storage 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 storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set to be reset by the special symbol stop process or the jackpot end process, which will be described later, when terminating variable display of the special symbol or terminating the jackpot. Good.

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time saving flag indicating the time saving state, and the number of times the special symbol can fluctuate in the time saving state. Is reset (step S132), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the big hit display time (a time at which, for example, the effect display device 9 is notified that the big hit has occurred) in the time measurement timer (step S134). Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of rounds corresponding to the type of big hit to the round number counter (for example, "11" in the case of "big hit A" or "big hit B" and "16" in the case of "big hit C"). Set (step S135). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (step S305) (step S136).

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

  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 S141).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening preprocessing (step S305) in the special symbol process processing. In the special winning opening opening preprocessing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time measurement timer by -1 (step S1401). In addition, when it is before the start of the first round, the process of step S1401 is executed, and the value of the time measuring timer set in step S134 of the special symbol stop process is measured, whereby the first round The jackpot display time (fanfare period) before the start of is to be measured. In addition, in the case of the first round or later, the process of step S1401 is executed, and the value of the time measuring timer set in step S1469 of the after-mentioned special winning opening opening process is measured. The interval period after the round (except after the final round) will be measured.

  In this embodiment, the big hit display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are measured by using the common time measuring timer, but the big hit display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are separately provided. The timer may be used to measure time.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the present is the interval period after finishing the sixth round (step S1402). Whether or not the present time is the interval period after finishing the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the values of the big hit type and the round number counter specified by the big hit type buffer.

  If it is the interval period after finishing the rounds other than the sixth round (N in step S1402), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 23a is input (step S1403). When the first count switch 23a is turned on, that is, when the game ball winning the first special winning opening is detected (Y in step S1403), the CPU 56 controls to send a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (step S1404). Then, the process proceeds to step S1411.

  If it is the interval period after finishing the sixth round (Y of step S1402), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the specific detection switch 22 is input (step S1405). When the specific detection switch 22 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a specific area in the second special winning opening is detected (Y in step S1405), the CPU 56 confirms that the control in the sure change state is confirmed. It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step S1406). If the probability variation confirmation flag is set (that is, if it has already been determined to control the probability variation state), the process proceeds to step S1409. If the probability variation confirmation flag is not set, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation confirmation flag (step S1407). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability variation confirmation notification designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1408). Then, the process proceeds to step S1409.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 23b is input (step S1409). When the second count switch 23b is turned on, that is, when the game ball that has won the second special winning opening is detected (Y in step S1409), the CPU 56 controls to send a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (step S1410). Then, the process proceeds to step S1411.

  In this embodiment, even when the round period of the big hit game is ended and the period is shifted to the interval period, the game ball is the first ball just before controlling the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening to the closed state. When the player enters the special winning opening or the second special winning opening, the prize may be detected in the prize ball processing (see step S30) and the prize balls may be paid out. Therefore, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1403 to S1407 and S1409 to S1410, even in the interval period after the round period of the big hit game is finished, the first big winning opening and the second It is possible to detect the winning of the special winning opening and transmit a special winning opening winning designation command. Further, by executing the processing of steps S1405 to S1408, the probability variation confirmation notification designating command is transmitted even when the first game ball wins in the specific area within the second special winning opening particularly during the interval period. ..

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is the sixth round, the processes of steps S1403 and S1404 are executed when it is a round other than the sixth round, and the steps S1405 to S1405 when it is the sixth round. Although the case of executing the process of S1401 is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, the processing of steps S1403 to S1410 may be uniformly executed regardless of whether or not it is the sixth round.

  When the time measurement timer times out (the value of the time measurement timer is 0) (step S1411), the CPU 56 sets the current round number to the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command, and causes the effect control microcomputer 100 to set the number. Transmission is controlled (step S1412).

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening (step S1413). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to 0.

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening to the open state according to the round to be started (step S1414). That is, when starting a round other than the sixth round, the first special winning opening is controlled to the open state, and when starting the sixth round, the second special winning opening is controlled to the open state. Specifically, when controlling the first special winning opening to the open state, the solenoid 21a is driven to open the first special variable winning ball device 20a. When controlling the second special winning opening to the open state, the solenoid 21b is driven to open the second special variable winning ball device 20b.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the opening time corresponding to the type of big hit and the starting round to the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening (step S1415). In this case, the CPU 56 starts the first round to the fourth land and the eighth round to the eleventh round of the big hit A, the first round to the eighth round of the big hit B, or the first round to the sixteenth round of the big hit C. In that case, a value corresponding to 29.5 seconds is set in the opening time timer. If the fifth to seventh rounds of the big hit A or the ninth to eleventh rounds of the big hit B are started, a value corresponding to 0.05 seconds is set in the opening time timer (FIG. 8). (See FIG. 9)

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S1416).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process process. In the process of opening the special winning opening, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the current round is the sixth round (step S1451). Whether or not the current round is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the values of the big hit type and the round number counter specified by the big hit type buffer.

  If it is a round other than the sixth round (N in step S1451), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 23a is input (step S1452). When the first count switch 23a is turned on, that is, when the game ball winning the first big winning opening is detected (Y in step S1452), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1453). In addition, the CPU 56 controls to send a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1454). Then, the process proceeds to step S1462.

  If it is the sixth round (Y in step S1451), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the specific detection switch 22 is input (step S1455). When the specific detection switch 22 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a specific area in the second special winning opening is detected (Y in step S1455), the CPU 56 confirms that the control in the sure change state is confirmed. It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step S1456). If the probability variation confirmation flag is set (that is, if it is already determined to control the probability variation state), the process proceeds to step S1459. If the probability variation confirmation flag is not set, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation confirmation flag (step S1457). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability variation confirmation notification designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1458). Then, the process proceeds to step S1459.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 23b is input (step S1459). When the second count switch 23b is turned on, that is, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening is detected (Y in step S1459), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1460). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a special winning opening prize designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1461). Then, the process proceeds to step S1462.

  In this embodiment, the processing of steps S1452 to S1454 and steps S1459 to S1461 is executed, so that each time a game ball wins the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening during the big hit game round The winning a prize designation command is transmitted. Further, by executing the processing of steps S1455-S1458, if the first game ball wins in a specific area in the second big winning opening, especially during the big hit game round, the probability variation confirmation notification designation command is issued. Sent.

  In addition, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is the sixth round, the processes of steps S1452 to S1454 are executed when the round is other than the sixth round, and the steps S1455 to S1455-when the round is the sixth Although the case where the process of S1461 is executed is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, the processing of steps S1452 to S1461 may be uniformly executed regardless of whether or not it is the sixth round.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a common special winning opening winning designation command is transmitted when a game ball is won in the first special winning opening and when a game ball is winning in the second special winning opening. However, different commands are used depending on whether the game ball is won at the first big winning opening and when the game ball is won at the second big winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening winning designation command and the second big winning opening). The winning designation command) may be transmitted. In particular, for example, in the case of being configured to pay out different numbers of prize balls (for example, 15 and 20) depending on whether the first big winning opening is won or the second big winning opening is won. It is possible to accurately grasp the number of prize balls on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, depending on which command, the first big winning award winning designation command or the second big winning award winning designation command, is received.

  Further, in this embodiment, the probability variation confirmation notification designation command is transmitted only when the first game ball wins the specific area in the second special winning opening (when it is determined that the game ball is controlled to the probability variation state). The case where no command is transmitted is shown when the second and subsequent game balls win the specific area in the second special winning opening, but the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, a command is transmitted each time a game ball wins a specific area in the second special winning opening, and the probability control state is controlled based on the fact that the first command is received by the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It may be configured to determine that has been confirmed and to execute the probability variation confirmation notification.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step S1462). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step S1465. Therefore, in this embodiment, even before the opening period of the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening If the number of winnings in 10 has reached 10 in step S1462, the process proceeds to step S1465, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are controlled to be closed, and the round is finished. There is a case.

  When the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (N in step S1462), the CPU 56 decrements the open time timer by 1 (step S1463), and confirms whether the open time timer has timed out (step S1464). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. If the opening time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the first special winning opening to be in the closed state when the first special winning opening is opened, and the CPU 56 when the second special winning opening is open. Controls the second special winning opening to the closed state (step S1465). Specifically, when controlling the first special winning opening to a closed state, the driving of the solenoid 21a is stopped and the opening/closing plate of the first special variable winning ball device 20a is closed. When controlling the second special winning opening to the closed state, the driving of the solenoid 21b is stopped and the open/close plate of the second special variable winning ball device 20b is closed. Further, the CPU 56 sets the current number of rounds in the EXT data, and performs control to send a designation command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1466).

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the round number counter by 1 (step S1467), and confirms whether or not the value of the round number counter after decrement is 0 (step S1468). When the value of the round number counter is 0 (that is, all rounds in the big hit game (the first round to the eleventh round in the case of big hit A or big hit B. the first round to the first in the case of big hit C 16 rounds.) has been completed), the CPU 56 sets a value (2.0 seconds in this example) corresponding to the period for performing the interval effect after the final round in the time measurement timer (step S1471). ). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit ending process (step S307) (step S1472).

  If the value of the round number counter is not 0 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 corresponds to an interval period (corresponding to a period for performing an interval effect other than after the final round) in the time measuring timer. A value (0.1 second in this example) is set (step S1469). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (step S305) (step S1470).

  24 and 25 are flowcharts showing the big hit ending process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S168. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S161).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 23a is input (step S162). When the first count switch 23a is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won the first special winning opening is detected (Y in step S162), the CPU 56 controls to send a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (step S163). Then, the process proceeds to step S164.

  By executing the processing of steps S162 to S163, even in the interval period after the final round period of the big hit game is finished, the first special winning opening (the final round is the eleventh round or the sixteenth round) Therefore, it is possible to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command by detecting a winning in (the case where the winning in the second special winning opening is not detected).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time measurement timer after subtraction becomes 0 (step S164). If the value of the time measurement timer is 0 (that is, if the interval period after the final round has passed), the CPU 56 resets the jackpot flag (step S165) and transmits a jackpot end designation command. Is performed (step S166). Then, the CPU 56 causes the big hit end display timer to have a value (e.g., 3.0 seconds) corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time when the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time). Value) is set (step S167), and the process ends.

  In step S168, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S168). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S169). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S169), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is set (step S170). If the probability variation confirmation flag is not set (that is, in the sixth round of the jackpot game, if the game ball has not won in the specific area within the second big winning opening and the control to the probability variation state has not been confirmed), The CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts to the time saving state (step S171). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time saving counter (step S172).

  If the probability variation confirmation flag is set (that is, in the sixth round of the jackpot game, if the game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening and the control to the probability variation state is confirmed), the CPU 56 determines that , The probability variation flag is set to shift to the probability variation state (step S173), and the time saving flag is set to shift to the time saving state (step S174).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S170 to S174, if the game ball wins the specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round of the big hit game, the next big hit occurs uniformly. The time-variable state and the time-saving state continue until the game ball is won in the specific area within the second big winning opening, and the time-saving is continued until the variable display of the number of time-saving continuations (100 times in this example) is completed. The case where the state is continued (however, the case of ending the time saving state when the big hit occurs before ending the variable display of 100 times) is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even when controlling to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the probability variation state may be terminated when a predetermined number of probability variation continuation times have passed. In this case, the jackpot types are jackpot A to jackpot C. The probability variation continuation number may be different depending on which of the above. Further, for example, even in the case of controlling only the time saving state after the jackpot gaming state is over, the number of time saving continuations may be varied depending on whether the jackpot type is a jackpot A to a jackpot C, or various types. A control mode is possible.

  Next, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation confirmation flag if set (step S175). 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 S176).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, during the execution of the special symbol variation process), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display to 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 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 changing speed is 1 frame/0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting, The variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56, the special symbol for confirming the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process is confirmed. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for confirming and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting, The stop symbol of the special symbol is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b. After the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the setting data is not changed, so the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will be continuously displayed 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, either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), for the special symbol variation display. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order not to cause a discrepancy between the fluctuation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, fluctuation also occurs in the display result designation command transmission process. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by 1.

  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 is shown. However, in the special symbol process process, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the 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 confirming and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main processing, first, initialization processing 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). .. After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 28 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 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is composed of the 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area to store the received command is used. The command reception number counter has a value of 0-11. The ring buffer format is not always required.

  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 the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIGS. 10 and 11) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  29 and 30 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is the display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 8 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result designation command storage area is stored (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is the big hit start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit start designation command reception flag corresponding to the received command (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is the big hit end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit end designation command reception flag according to the received command (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the special winning opening opening designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 specifies the received special winning opening opening designation command in the RAM. The data is stored in the command storage area (step S626). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening opening flag indicating that the special winning opening opening designation command has been received (step S627).

  If the received effect control command is the command after opening the special winning opening (step S628), the CPU 101 for effect control specifies the received command after opening the special winning opening after opening the special winning opening formed in the RAM. It is stored in the command storage area (step S629). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the special winning opening indicating that the command for designating after opening the special winning opening is received (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is the special winning opening winning designation command (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the first winning opening or the second winning opening has received a game ball. The flag is set (step S632).

  When the received production control command is the probability variation confirmation notification designation command (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation confirmation notification flag indicating that the probability variation confirmation notification is executed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is any other command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step S635). For example, if the received production control command is the first symbol variation designation command, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, and if the received production control command is the second symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command Set the receive flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process processing, 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 production control process process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the production symbols is realized, but the control relating to the variable display of the production symbols in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. 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 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 configured to be executed by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be possible to determine which special symbol variable display is being executed depending on which effect control process process is performing variable display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

  Production symbol variation stop process (step S803): The variation of the production symbol is stopped, and the control for deriving and displaying the display result (stopped symbol) is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect design variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is also transmitted when power is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the receipt of the variation pattern command, it shifts to the effect symbol variation start process and starts the variation display of the effect symbol, so the variation of the effect symbol is not received by the display result designation command without receiving the variation pattern command. The display does not start.

  FIG. 33 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 S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). (Symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, by the process of step S8001 being executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) is performed according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (pattern) is realized. When the pseudo pattern is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8001 that a chance eye symbol (such as "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo sequence. , Which is not a reach, but also a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol that is offset by one symbol). 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 S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 34, when the received display result designation command indicates any of “big hit A” to “big hit C” (the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command to the display result 5 If it is one of the designated commands), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "disappearance" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. Also, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

  Production control CPU101, for example, extracts a random number for determining the stop symbol, using the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other, the stop symbol of the effect symbol decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

  In addition, as for the effect design, a stop design that reminds of a big hit (a combination of designs in which the left, middle, and right are all the same) is called a big hit. In addition, a stop design that reminds the user of disengagement is called a disengagement design.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect on the effect display device 9 during the variable display of the effect pattern, and an effect mode of the effect effect (for example, a step-up effect effect or a player operation). A notice effect setting process for setting a button notice effect accompanied by, a conversation notice effect, a movable object notice effect, a mini character notice effect, and a group notice effect (step S8002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when the variation pattern and the notice effect are determined (step S8003). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8003 (step S8004).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data that the production control CPU 101 refers to when performing control of the production device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display devices (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect design are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 35 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  In the process table used when performing effect control for a variation pattern involving reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. It should be noted that instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-relation and the sliding effect. You may.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, effect parts as effect parts). The control of the various lamps and the speakers 27L and 27R as parts for performance is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speakers 27L and 27R.

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

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

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

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect of the effect of changing the effect design (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and also subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect design variation stop process (step S803) (step S8107).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the effect symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, it moves to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process for displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. No, the process moves to step S8305.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for causing the effect control CPU 101 to confirm and display the stop symbol (deletion symbol, jackpot symbol) of the left-middle-right effect symbol that is being stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8302). . When the big hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the deviant symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

  When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S8305). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306). The effect control CPU 101 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the fanfare effect (step S8307). Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step S8308), and the content of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, various lamps as effect parts, and speakers 27L, 27R as effect parts) is executed (step S8309). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined not to make a big hit (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) ( Step S8311).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the big hit display process (step S804) in the effect control process process. In the big hit display processing, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the special winning opening opening flag indicating that the special winning opening opening display command is received is set (that is, the special winning opening at the start of round 1). It is confirmed whether or not the open-state display command is received (step S1901). When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) according to the content of the process data n. The device 9, the speakers 27L and 27R, the frame LED 28, and the like are controlled (step S1903).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1905). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step S1906).

  When the special winning opening opening flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, when the start timing of round 1 is reached, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening opening flag ( Step S1907).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the round (step S1908). In this embodiment, in the sixth round during the big hit game, it may be determined that the game ball is won in a specific area in the second big winning opening and is controlled to be in a probable state. In the first to fifth rounds, the promotion effect is executed to fuel whether or not the probability change state is controlled. Therefore, in step S1908, since it is the case of starting the first round, the process table corresponding to the in-round effect including the promotion effect is selected. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control starts the process timer (step S1909), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (as effect parts) The effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and the speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts are controlled (step S1910).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes a prize counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening (step S1911). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to 0.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805) (step S1912).

  39 and 40 are flowcharts showing the in-round process (step S805) in the effect control process process. In the processing during the round, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the after-special-winner-opening flag indicating that the command for designating after opening the special winning opening has been set (step S2901). When the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2902), and the effect device (effect display) according to the content of the process data n. The device 9, the speakers 27L and 27R, the frame LED 28, and the like are controlled (step S2903).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2904), and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S2905). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S2906).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification flag is set (step S2907). If the probability variation confirmation notification flag is set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation notification designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation confirmation notification flag (step S2908). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts the execution of the probability change confirmation notification on the effect display device 9 (step S2909). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation confirmation notification execution flag indicating that the probability variation confirmation notification is being executed, and causes the production period measurement timer 1 for measuring the execution period of the probability variation confirmation notification to notify the probability variation confirmation notification. A value corresponding to the execution period of (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 second) is set (step S2910).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag is set (step S2911). If the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag is set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation notification is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (step S2912), and after the subtraction. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the production period measurement timer 1 has become 0 (step S2913). If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after the subtraction is 0 (Y in step S2913), the effect control CPU 101 ends the execution of the probability change confirmation notification on the effect display device 9 (step S2914). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag and sets the probability variation confirmation notification completion flag indicating that the probability variation confirmation notification has been executed (step S2915).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S2916). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the first winning opening or the second winning opening has been won and the special winning opening winning designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 Resets the special winning opening winning flag (step S2917). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (step S2918). Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the first big winning opening LED 20c or the second big winning opening LED 20d to emit white light (step S2919). In this case, in the rounds other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first special winning opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light because the first special winning opening is controlled to be in an open state. Further, in the sixth round, since the second special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second big winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command.

  In this embodiment, the first big winning opening LED 20c emits light when the first big winning opening is won, and the second big winning opening LED 20d emits when the second big winning opening is won. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, regardless of whether the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening is won, both the first big winning opening LED 20c and the second big winning opening LED 20d may be configured to emit light. Good. In addition, for example, when a gaming machine provided with a movable member (feature) is equipped with an accessory LED, or when a dual-purpose LED provided in addition to the special winning opening is provided, the first special winning opening and the second Regardless of which one of the special winning openings is won, the accessory LED or the dual-purpose LED may be configured to emit light.

  Since the process after step S2902 in the in-round process is a process executed during the round during the big hit game, a process corresponding to the case where an over-winning is generated is not provided (see steps S3920 to S3924 described later). ).

  When the flag after opening the special winning opening is set in step S2901 (Y in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the special winning opening (step S2920).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the interval effect (step S2921). Then, the CPU 101 for effect control starts the process timer (step S2922), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (as an effect part). The effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and the speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts are controlled (step S2923). If it is set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (step S2924).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the round post-process (step S806) (step S2925).

  To be exact, since there may be a case where the special winning opening winning award designating command or the probability variation confirmation notification designating command is received even at the timing when the processing of step S2920 and subsequent steps is executed, the same as in steps S3908 to S3925 described later. You may comprise so that a process may be performed.

  41 to 43 are flowcharts showing post-round processing (step S806) in the effect control process processing. In the post-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S3901). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big winning opening opening flag indicating that the big winning opening opening designation command is received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S3902). When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (N in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S3903), and the effect device (effect display) according to the content of the process data n. The control of the device 9, the speakers 27L and 27R, the LEDs 25 and 28, etc. is executed (step S3904).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S3905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S3906). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S3907).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification flag is set (step S3908). If the probability variation confirmation notification flag is set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation notification designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation confirmation notification flag (step S3909). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts the execution of the probability change confirmation notification on the effect display device 9 (step S3910). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag, and sets the effect period measurement timer 1 to a value corresponding to the probability variation confirmation notification execution period (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 second). (Step S3911).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag is set (step S3912). If the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag is set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation notification is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (step S3913), and after the subtraction. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the production period measurement timer 1 has become 0 (step S3914). If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after the subtraction is 0 (Y in step S3914), the effect control CPU 101 ends the execution of the probability change confirmation notification on the effect display device 9 (step S3915). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag and sets the probability variation confirmation notification completion flag indicating that the probability variation confirmation notification has been executed (step S3916).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S3917). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the first winning opening or the second winning opening has been won and the special winning opening winning designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 Resets the special winning opening winning flag (step S3918). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (step S3919), and confirms whether the value of the winning counter after addition is 11 or more (step S3920). If the value of the winning counter after addition is not 11 or more, the process proceeds to step S3925.

  If the value of the winning prize counter after addition is 11 or more, it means that an over-winning of the big winning opening has occurred. In this embodiment, for example, the "over prize" is the upper limit of the number of winning game balls to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening in each round during the big hit game (10 in this example). ) Is defined, the game ball is to win the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening in excess of the upper limit number. For example, in this embodiment, even if a predetermined opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has not elapsed in each round during the big hit game, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening 10 If the first prize hole or the second prize hole is closed when the first prize is detected, the game ball is won immediately before the closing of the first prize hole or the second prize hole. In such a case, the 11th or 12th prize may be awarded and over-winning may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after addition is 11 or more (that is, if an over-winning has occurred), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether it is the seventh round or later (step). S3921). Whether or not the round is the seventh round or later can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  If it is the seventh round or later, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmation informed flag is set (step S3922). If the probability variation confirmation notification completion flag is set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation notification has already ended), the effect control CPU 101 causes the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit rainbow light (for example, red, blue, yellow). And so on (light emission in plural colors in sequence) is performed (step S3923). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to output a predetermined winning sound from the speakers 27L and 27R (step S3924).

  In addition, in this embodiment, the first special winning opening LED 20c is only emitted in the rainbow emission in step S3923 because the first special winning opening is controlled to be open in the rounds after the seventh round. The second special winning opening LED 20d may be controlled to emit rainbow light.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the processes of steps S3920 to S3924 are executed only in the post-round process is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, the processing similar to steps S3920 to S3924 may be executed in the processing during the round. With such a configuration, for example, even if the program is configured to perform the processing during the round until all the game balls that have won the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are detected, over-winning When it is detected, the first big winning opening LED 20c can emit a rainbow light or can output a predetermined winning sound.

  If the value of the winning counter after addition is not 11 or more (that is, if it is not an over-winning prize), or if it is not a round after the seventh round (that is, if it is the first round to the sixth round), the probability change confirmation When the notified flag is not set (that is, when the probability change confirmation notification is not finished yet), the effect control CPU 101 causes the first special winning opening LED 20c or the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit white light. Control is performed (step S3925). In this case, in the rounds other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first special winning opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light because the first special winning opening is controlled to be in an open state. Further, in the sixth round, since the second special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second big winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S2916 to S2919 of the processing during the round and the processing of steps S3917 to S3925 of the processing after the round, a game ball is placed in the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening. When the winning is achieved, at least the first special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening LED 20d are caused to emit light to be notified. Then, particularly when the processing of steps S3920 to S3924 is executed, in this embodiment, when the over-winning occurs, the game medium wins the specific area in the second special winning opening and the probability change confirmation notification is executed. After being played, in the case of the seventh and subsequent rounds of the big hit game, the first big winning opening LED 20c emits a rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. Executed. When such an over-winning occurs, the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the first special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening LED 20d emit white light). It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the notification production.

  However, in this embodiment, even when an over-winning occurs by executing the determination processing of steps S3921 and S3922, it is before the game ball wins the specific area in the second special winning opening. In this case, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed. As described above, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode before the game ball is won in the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered. In addition, in this embodiment, when N in steps S3921 and S3922, the process proceeds to step S3925, so that even if an over-winning occurs, before the game ball wins in the specific area within the second special winning opening. In the case of, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed. In this way, before the game ball is won in the specific area, the effect of the notification effect is improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the determination process of step S3921, the second special winning opening is controlled to be in an open state, and there is a possibility that the game ball will be won in the specific area. When it occurs, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed). With such a configuration, in this embodiment, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification may be executed, the probability change confirmation notification is performed by the notification effect in the special mode. It is intended to prevent the performance effect from being impaired and to prevent the effect from being deteriorated.

  In this embodiment, by performing the determination processing of steps S3921 and S3922, after the game medium has won the specific area in the second special winning opening and the probability variation confirmation notification is executed, the seventh round of the big hit game. In the case of the subsequent rounds, the case where the first special winning opening LED 20c emits a rainbow and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R is shown. However, the processing mode is not limited to this. .. For example, when an over-winning occurs, the type of jackpot is a jackpot B or jackpot C (advantageous jackpot) that can be controlled in a probability variation state, or a jackpot A (unfavorable jackpot) that is not substantially controlled in a probability variation state. When it is determined that it is an advantageous big hit B or big hit C, the first big winning opening LED 20c is rainbow-emitted and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. May be. In addition, it is determined whether or not the game medium has won the specific area in the second special winning opening shown in this embodiment and the probability change confirmation notification has been executed, and whether or not the advantageous big hit has occurred. Either one of the above determinations may be executed to perform the rainbow emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c and the sound output of a predetermined winning sound, or the game medium may be placed in a specific area within the second special winning opening. It is determined whether or not the player has won the prize and the probability change confirmation notification is executed, and whether or not it is an advantageous jackpot is executed, and the rainbow emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c and the predetermined determination are performed. The sound output of the winning sound of may be executed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the number of special winning opening winning designation commands received using the winning counter on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 is counted, and the value of the winning counter becomes 11 or more. Although a case of determining a winning is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the gaming control microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not the number of winnings to the special winning opening has reached 11 or more to determine whether or not an over-winning has occurred. Then, a different special winning opening winning designation command is transmitted depending on whether or not it is an over-winning prize, and on the production control microcomputer 100 side, based on which special winning opening winning designation command is received, It may be configured to recognize whether or not an over-winning is achieved.

  When the special winning opening opening flag is set (Y in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening opening flag (step S3926).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (step S3927). Whether it is the second round to the fifth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. If the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table according to the effect during the round including the promotion effect (step S3928). If it is not the second round to the fifth round (that is, if the next round to be started is the sixth round or later), the effect control CPU 101 causes a normal in-round effect (in-round effect not including promotion effect). ) Is selected (step S3929).

  In this embodiment, for example, the roulette effect is executed on the effect display device 9 as the promotion effect. In this case, when starting the first round to the fourth round, in steps S1908 and S3928, a process table including an effect in which a sphere rotates a roulette wheel is selected as the promotion effect. Further, when the fifth round is started, in step S3928, it is specified whether the big hit type is big hit A to big hit C, and there is no possibility of winning a specific area in the second big winning opening (control to a probable state). In the case of a big hit A (which is unlikely to be determined to be done), a process table including an effect in which the roulette result is out of proportion is selected as the promotion effect. On the other hand, when the jackpot B or the jackpot C that has a high probability of winning a specific area in the second big winning opening (the likelihood of being controlled to the probability change state) is a roulette result as a promotion effect. A process table including an aspect effect is selected. Whether the big hit type is big hit A to big hit C can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step S618).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S3930), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (as a part for effects). The effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and the speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts are controlled (step S3931). If the effect control CPU 101 is set, the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 is decremented by 1 (step S3932).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes the winning counter (step S3933). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to 0.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805) (step S3934).

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big hit end designation command reception flag (step S3935).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the ending effect (step S3936). Further, the effect control CPU 101 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the big hit game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) for the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game. The effect period measurement timer 2 is set (step S3937).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S3938), and according to the content of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (as a part for effect). The effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and the speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts are controlled (step S3939).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (step S807) (step S3940).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending production process (step S807) in the production control process process. In the big hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 2 (step S971). The production period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all rounds of the big hit game have been completed in the post-round processing (see step S806). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer 2 has timed out (step S972).

  When the production period measurement timer 2 has not timed out (N in step S972), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973), and the production device (production display device) according to the content of the process data n. 9, the speaker 27L, 27R, etc.) is executed (step S974). For example, an effect of displaying that the jackpot is over or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step S977).

  If the production period measurement timer 2 has timed out (Y in step S972), the production control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S978). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flags such as the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. If the effect control CPU 101 has been set, the probability variation confirmation informed flag is reset (step S979).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S980).

  Next, a specific example of the presentation mode of the notification presentation will be described. 45 and 46 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the presentation mode of the notification presentation. In addition, in FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, the effect modes are changed in the order of (1), (2), (3),....

  As shown in FIG. 45(1), the left, right, and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol to cause a big hit, and as shown in FIG. 45(2), the first round is started and the big hit game is started. It has been done. Further, as shown in FIGS. 45(2) to (6), promotion effects are also executed in the first round to the fifth round (see steps S1908 and S3928). The example shown in FIG. 45(2) shows a case where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in which the sphere rotates on the roulette wheel on the effect display device 9.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 45(3), when a winning is made to the special winning opening during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in a normal manner. In the example shown in FIG. 45(3), the case where the game ball is won in the first big winning opening and the notification effect is executed in a mode of causing the first big winning opening LED 20c to emit white light (see step S2919). ).

  Further, even when the number of winnings to the special winning opening reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this example) and the round is finished, an over-winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 45(4), even if an over-winning occurs, it is a round prior to the sixth round and the game ball wins in a specific area within the second special winning opening, and the probability changes. If the confirmation notification is not yet executed, the notification effect is executed in the normal manner. The example shown in FIG. 45(4) shows a case where an over-winning is generated in the first special winning opening and the notification effect is executed in a mode of causing the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit white light (step S3925). reference).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45(5), the second and subsequent rounds are executed in a similar manner, and when the fifth round is reached, as shown in FIG. 45(6), the roulette win/fail result is notified. The promotion effect of various modes is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 45(6), based on the type of big hit being big hit B or big hit C, the ball enters the area of the roulette where "probability" is displayed, and the roulette result is a probable (probability change). There is shown a case where the promotion effect is executed by displaying an image in a manner that results in (indicating that the state is brought) and displaying a character string 201 such as "probably changed promotion!". When the jackpot type is the jackpot A, for example, the ball enters a region other than the region in the roulette displayed as “probability”, and the roulette result is out of proportion (indicating that the probable state does not occur). The promotion effect is executed in such a manner as to display the image in the form of (Result) and to display the character string such as “No Probable Change Promotion!”.

  In this embodiment, the case where the roulette effect is executed as the promotion effect is shown, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, as a promotion effect, it is suggested that the enemy character and the ally character battle and the allied character wins, and the allied character loses the probability state. You may also perform the effect. Also, for example, as a promotion effect, an effect such as displaying an omikuji is performed, and if the result of the omikuji is "good", it is suggested that it will be in a probable state, or if the result of the omikuji is "bad", it is in a probable state. You may perform the production which suggests that it does not become. As such, as the promotion effect, it is sufficient to execute an effect capable of encouraging whether or not to be controlled in the probable state in some manner.

  Further, in this embodiment, the promotion effect is executed from the first round to the fifth round, and the result notification of the promotion effect (in this example, the roulette result is notified) is given in the final fifth round. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the result of promotion effect may be notified in the first round to the fourth round without waiting for the fifth round. In this case, after the notification of the result of the promotion effect, the notification effect in the special mode may be executed when the over-winning occurs without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45(7), the process moves to the sixth round, and the second special winning opening is controlled to be in an open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 45(7), in the sixth round, the game ball wins the second special winning opening and the game ball wins a specific area within the second special winning opening, and is controlled to be in a probable state. Is determined (see steps S1455-S1458). In the example shown in FIG. 45(7), since the game ball is won in the second special winning opening during the sixth round, it is also shown that the notification effect is executed in a manner of causing the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit white light. (See step S2919). Further, based on the fact that it is determined that the probability change state is controlled, as shown in FIG. 45(8), execution of the probability change confirmation notification is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S2909). In the example shown in FIG. 45(8), a case where a character string 202 such as “probability change confirmation!” is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the confirmation notification of confirmation of probability change.

  In addition, in FIG. 45 (7), when the game ball wins a specific area in the second special winning opening (particularly, when the first game ball wins the specific area), the second special winning opening LED 20d (It may be the first big winning opening LEDc) is emitted in a dedicated light emission color (for example, emitted in red different from the special effect notification effect), or a special winning sound (for example, different from the special effect notification effect). A dedicated winning sound) may be output.

  Further, even if the number of winnings to the second big winning opening reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this example) in the sixth round and the round is finished, an over-winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 46(9), in the sixth round in which the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed even when an over-winning occurs, the notification effect is executed in the normal manner. To be done. In the example shown in FIG. 46(9), a case is shown in which an over-winning is generated in the second special winning opening and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the second special winning opening LED 20d emits white light (step S3925). reference).

  Then, the process moves to the seventh and subsequent rounds. Even in the seventh and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 46(10), when a big winning hole is won during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal manner. In the example shown in FIG. 46(10), a case where a game ball is won in the first big winning opening and the notification effect is executed in a mode of causing the first big winning opening LED 20c to emit white light (see step S2919). ).

  On the other hand, when an over-winning occurs in the seventh and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 46(11), the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 46(11), an over-winning to the first special winning opening occurs, the first big winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light, and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. The case where the notification effect is executed is shown (see steps S3923 and S3924).

  In this embodiment, the case where the predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R only in the case of the notification effect in the special mode is shown. However, the notification effect in the normal mode is not limited to such a mode. Even when executing, some winning sound (the same or different sound as in the special mode) may be output.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as a notification effect in a special mode, a case is performed in which the first special winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, only the first special winning opening LED 20c may emit a rainbow light and the winning sound may not be output. Further, for example, if it emits a light emission color different from that of the notification effect according to the normal mode, the first special winning opening LED 20c or the like is emitted in a light emission color other than the rainbow emission (for example, red or yellow). Good. Further, for example, instead of causing the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit rainbow light, as a notification effect in a special mode, an effect of outputting a sound imitating a voice of a predetermined character may be executed. In this way, various types of effects can be considered as the notification effects in the special mode.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a predetermined period (29.5 seconds in this example) elapses or a predetermined number of game media (game balls in this example) (in this example, The variable winning means (the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening in this example) is changed to the first state (open state in this example) until at least one of winning 10 prizes is established. It is possible to control a unit game (round in this example) that can be performed a predetermined number of times (11 rounds in this example, 16 rounds) to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state), and change in the advantageous state. It is possible to control to a special state (probably changed state in this example) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific region (in this example, a specific region in the second special winning opening) provided in the winning means. In addition, after the game medium has passed the specific area in the advantageous state, a specific number (for example, eleventh or twelfth) more than a predetermined number of game media is won in one unit game in the advantageous state (in this example, , A notification effect in a special mode (in this example, the first big winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R). ) Can be performed. Therefore, after the game medium has passed through the specific area, a notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a specific number larger than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times the unit game (round) is executed in the jackpot game is 11 times (11 rounds) or 16 times (16 rounds), but in such a mode However, the number of times may be 6 times (6 rounds) or 15 times (15 rounds). Further, the predetermined number of times may be once or twice. For example, when a sudden probability big hit or small hit that opens the special winning opening only once or twice is provided, the sudden probability big hit or It may be possible to detect over-winning in a small hit.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific region, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed. Therefore, by not executing the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being deteriorated.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect in the normal mode (in this example, the first big winning opening LED 20c and the second It is possible to execute a notification effect in which the special winning opening 20d emits white light. In addition, before the game medium passes through the specific area, if a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed. Therefore, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area.

  In this embodiment, in the case where an over-winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second special winning opening, a notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, if an over-winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening, the notification effect may not be executed at all.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute the special effect (probability change confirmation notification in this example) based on the game medium passing through the specific area in the advantageous state. When a specific number of game media are won in the unit game (the sixth round in this example) in which the game medium passes through the specific region in the advantageous state, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (in this example, the special effect). The notification effect according to the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect according to the mode). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being interrupted by the notification effect in the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being deteriorated.

  In this embodiment, in the sixth round in which the probability variation confirmation notification is executed, only the special effect notification effect is not executed, and the normal effect notification effect (in this example, the first special winning opening LED 20c or the The case where the two major winning openings 20d are made to emit white light) is shown, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, in the sixth round in which the probability variation confirmation notification is executed, both the notification effect in the special mode and the notification effect in the normal mode may not be executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the notification effect in the special mode, light emission by the light emitter (in this example, rainbow light emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c) and sound output (in this example, from the speakers 27L and 27R). An effect including a sound output of a predetermined winning sound) is executed. Therefore, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and the sound output by the light emitter.

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In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the game ball is configured to be controlled to the probable state based on the fact that the game ball has won in the specific area provided in the second special winning opening is shown, but such a mode I can't stop. For example, as a jackpot type, a regular jackpot (a jackpot that is not controlled to a probable state after the jackpot game. Incidentally, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a high base state after the jackpot game) and a jackpot (probably changed after the jackpot game. A big hit that is controlled to a state. In addition, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a high base state as well as a certainty change state.) In the gaming machine configured as described above, the configuration for executing the notification effect shown in this embodiment may be applied. Hereinafter, a modification in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit will be described.

  In addition, in this modification, it is not necessary to provide a specific region in the special winning opening, and it may be configured to include only one special variable winning ball device (big winning opening).

  When executing the notification effect in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot, at least the first advantage state (this example) as the advantageous state (in this example, the jackpot gaming state). Then, it is possible to control to a big hit game state based on the probability variation big hit) and a second advantage state (in this example, a big hit game state based on the normal big hit (non-probability variation big hit)) which is less advantageous than the first advantage state. . Then, based on the fact that a specific number (for example, 11th or 12th) of the game medium is greater than a predetermined number (10 in this example) in one unit game in the first advantageous state, It suffices to be able to execute a notification effect in a special mode (in this example, a notification effect of a mode in which the first big winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R). With such a configuration, the notification is performed by executing the notification effect in the special mode different from the normal mode based on the fact that the game medium has won the specific number larger than the predetermined number in the one unit game in the first advantageous state. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by directing.

  Further, when executing the notification effect in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, in the second advantageous state (in this example, the normal jackpot (non-probability variation jackpot) When a certain number of game media are won in one unit game in the (playing state), the notification effect in the special mode may not be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of steps S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit, and when it is determined that it is a normal big hit, the processing of steps S3923 and S3924 is not executed. do it. With such a configuration, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode in the second advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered.

  Further, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled in the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, based on the fact that less than the specified number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state. Then, the notification effect in the normal mode (in this example, the notification effect of the mode in which the first special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening 20d emit white light) can be executed. Then, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (a big hit game state based on a normal big hit), the notification effect in the normal mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of steps S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit, and if it is determined to be a normal big hit, the processing of step S3925 is executed. Good. According to this structure, in the second advantageous state, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect of the normal mode instead of the notification effect of the special mode.

  Further, when executing the notification effect in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, a predetermined game value is given when the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, promotion effect executed in a manner similar to or similar to that of (2) to (6) of FIG. 45) for notifying that the state is to be controlled to the probability change state. .. Then, when the specific number of game media is won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before the specific effect is executed (in this example, before the result notification in the promotion effect), the special effect is executed. Not performed (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode), and the first advantageous state is executed after the specific effect is executed (in this example, after the result notification in the promotion effect). In the unit game of 1 in the above, when a specified number of game media are won, a notification effect in a special mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of step S3921 in the post-round process, it is determined whether or not it is the first round to the fifth round when the promotion effect is executed, and the first round when the promotion effect is executed. If it is determined that it is the fifth round, steps S 3923 and S 3924 may not be executed (step S 3925 may be executed). If it is determined that the round is the sixth round or later, steps S3923 and S3924 may be executed. According to this structure, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the special mode after executing the specific effect.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, since it is determined that the game ball is actually controlled to the probable state based on the fact that the game ball has won in the specific area in the second big winning opening, the first round to the fifth round. Although it is suggested that even if the promotion effect is executed and the hit result is informed, the probability of being controlled to the probability variation state is high, but in this modification, whether or not the probability variation state is controlled by the big hit type. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that if the hit result is notified in the promotion effect, it is directly controlled to the probability change state.

  In the above modification, the first advantageous state with high advantage is a big hit game state based on the probability variation big hit, and the second advantage state with low advantage is a big hit game state based on normal big hit (non-determined variation big hit). Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment.

For example, when a short-time jackpot that is controlled only in the short-time state after the big-hit game and a normal big-hit that is controlled only in the normal state are provided, the first advantageous state is set as the big-hit gaming state based on the short-time jackpot and the second advantageous state. The state may be a big hit game state based on a normal big hit. Further, for example, when the so-called pre-reading determination is performed during the big hit game, when there is a big hit in the pending storage (that is, a continuous big hit), the first advantageous state is set, and The case where there is no such thing may be the second advantageous state.

  Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds big hit), and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of rounds (for example, 5 round big hits). Further, for example, the first advantageous state is a jackpot in which the probability variation continuation number and the time saving continuation number after the jackpot game are not defined (a jackpot in which the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the next jackpot), and the second advantage state is a jackpot game. It may be a big hit in which the number of subsequent probability changes and the number of time saving continuations are defined. Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of certainty-variable continuation times and a large number of time-shortening continuations after a big hit game, and the second advantageous state may be a big-hit with a small number of certainty-variable continuous numbers after a big hit game and a small number of time-shortening continuations.

  As described above, it is sufficient that the first advantageous state with high advantage and the second advantageous state with low advantage are provided in some form.

  Even in one case, advantages and disadvantages may be distinguished from a plurality of viewpoints. For example, if there are 5R probability variation big hits and 10R normal big hits as big hit types, from the viewpoint of the number of rounds, the 10R normal big hit with a large number of rounds is more advantageous, and it can be considered from the viewpoint of the gaming state after the big hit game For example, the 5R probability variation big hit, which is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game, is more advantageous. In this case, prioritizing the viewpoint of the number of rounds, the 10R normal jackpot may be set as the first advantageous state, and the 5R certainty variation jackpot may be set as the second advantageous state. The probability variation big hit may be the first advantageous state, and the 10R normal big hit may be the second advantageous state.

Embodiment 2.
In the first embodiment, further, the prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit game, and the accumulation paid out as the prize ball during the big hit game in the consecutive chan. Various notification effects such as a cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls may be executed. Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described in which various notification effects such as prize number notification effect and cumulative prize number notification effect can be executed.

  In this embodiment, detailed description of parts having the same configurations and processes as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the award ball number notification effect and the accumulated award ball number notification effect, various notification effects such as notification of the number of consecutive chans and notification of the name of a song during a big hit can be executed. Then, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101, for example, in the process during the round during the big hit game (step S805), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process for executing the prize ball number notification effect, and the accumulation. The cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process for executing the prize ball number notification effect is executed.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an example of the prize ball number notification effect operation control processing in the second embodiment. In the prize ball number notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is the prize ball number notification effect period, for example, based on the effect control pattern (step S211).

  When it is not the prize ball number notification production period in step S211 (step S211; NO), the prize ball number notification for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit has reached “2000” It is determined whether or not the effect has been executed (step S212). In the process of step S212, for example, a 2000-arrival flag that is set to an on state when the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit reaches "2000" is provided, The determination may be made based on whether or not the 2000 arrival flag is on.

  If the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in step S212 has reached "2000" (step S213; NO), RAM The prize ball number count value stored in the predetermined area is read and it is determined whether the read value is "2000" or more (step S213). At this time, when the prize ball number count value is not equal to or more than "2000" (step S213; NO), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

  When the number of prize balls notification production for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball in step S212 has reached “2000” (step S212; YES), the big hit It is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as the prize balls has reached "2400" has been executed (step S214). In the processing of step S214, for example, a 2400 arrival flag that is set to the ON state when the fact that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize during the big hit has reached “2400” is provided, The determination may be made based on whether the 2400 arrival flag is in the on state.

  If the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball in the big hit in step S214 has reached "2400" (step S214; YES), the prize The ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

  If the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball in the big hit in step S214 has reached "2400" (step S214; NO), RAM The prize ball number count value stored in the predetermined area is read and it is determined whether the read value is "2400" or more (step S215). At this time, when the prize ball number count value is not equal to or greater than "2400" (step S215; NO), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

  When the prize ball count value is "2000" or more in step S213 (step S213; YES), when the prize ball count value is "2400" or more in step S215 (step S215; YES), When it is in the prize ball number notification effect period in step S211 (step S211; YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S216).

  If the probability variation confirmation notification effect is not being executed in step S216 (step S216; NO), it is determined whether or not error notification is being executed (step S217). At this time, if the error notification is not being executed (step S217; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer (step S218), the prize ball number notification is performed. The production operation control process is ended. For example, in the process of step S218, the number of prize balls notification effect that notifies that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit has reached "2000" or that "2400" has been notified In order to execute the prize ball number notification effect in a predetermined effect mode, various commands are created according to the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern or the like prepared in advance for executing the prize ball number notification effect. Then, the signal may be transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. Thereby, the prize sphere number notification effect of displaying the prize sphere number notification effect image on the uppermost layer is executed.

  The award ball number notification effect image is a character image MM3 for notifying a message of "2000 GET" or its "corresponding to that the number of award balls paid out as award balls during the big hit has reached "2000". It includes a character image CA1 in a mode in which the message "2000 GET" is issued as dialogue. Note that the display time of the award ball number notification effect image (the execution period of the accumulated award ball number notification effect) may be, for example, 10 seconds.

  When the error notification is being executed in step S217 (step S217; YES), the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed in the layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed. After that (step S219), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. In the process of step S219, similarly to the process of step S218, various commands may be created and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. In this embodiment, the Z value indicating the priority of image display is set, the Z value of the error notification image is set to "0", and the Z value of the prize number notification effect image is "2". It is set to and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 101 preferentially executes the error notification over the prize ball number notification effect such as displaying the prize ball number notification effect image in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification image is displayed. Take control.

  If the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S216 (step S216; YES), an operation for executing the prize ball number notification effect in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed. After performing the control (step S220), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. In the process of step S220, similarly to the processes of steps S218 and S219, various commands may be created and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. In addition, in this embodiment, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to "1" and the Z value of the prize number notification effect image is set to "2" and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 101 gives priority to the probability variation confirmation notification effect, such as displaying the prize ball number notification effect image in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is displayed. Control is performed.

  In FIG. 47, the award ball number notification effect operation control process is ended when the process of step S220 is performed, but the process of step S217 may be executed after the process of step S220. That is, in one execution of the prize ball number notification effect operation control processing, operation control in a plurality of layers may be collectively performed. The same applies to other similar operation control processing (for example, cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control processing in FIG. 48).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process according to the second embodiment. In the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the jackpot mid-promotion effect has been completed (step S391). In the process of step S391, for example, a big hit middle promotion effect flag that is turned on during execution of the big hit middle promotion effect is provided, and determination may be made based on whether or not the big hit middle promotion effect flag is on. ..

  In step S391, if the big hit promotion production is not finished (step S391; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification production operation control process is finished. As described above, in this embodiment, the cumulative award ball number notification effect is not executed until the big hit mid-promotion effect is completed. This is an important effect that the player should pay attention to, whether or not the big hit mid-promotion production executed in the first round to the fourth round in this embodiment has a promotion in which the game state becomes a probable state. However, by the time the jackpot is promoted, the cumulative prize-number notification production that improves the effect is performed on the assumption that the continuous chang continues until the continuous chang continues. This is to prevent the degree of attention to be paid to the mid-big hit promotion production, which also informs whether or not it has occurred.

  When the promotion performance during big hit is finished in step S391 (step S391; YES), it is determined based on, for example, the production control pattern whether or not it is the cumulative award ball number notification production period (step S392). ).

  If it is not the cumulative prize ball number notification production period in step S392 (step S392; NO), it is determined that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached "5000". It is determined whether or not the cumulative prize number notification effect to be notified has been executed (step S393). In the process of step S393, for example, a 5000-arrival flag that is set to an ON state when it is notified that the cumulative number of award balls paid out as award balls during a big hit in consecutive chan has reached “5000” is set. It may be provided, and the determination may be made based on whether or not the 5000 arrival flag is in the ON state.

  If the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached "5000" in step S393 has not been executed (step S393) (S393; NO), the cumulative prize ball number count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is "5000" or more (step S394). At this time, when the cumulative prize ball number count value is not "5000" or more (step S394; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

  In the case where the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached "5000" in step S393 has been executed (step S393). (S393; YES), it is determined whether or not the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as the prize balls during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached "10000" has been executed. (Step S395). In the process of step S395, for example, when the notification that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chan has reached "10000", the 10000 flag is set to the ON state. The determination may be made based on whether or not the 10000 arrival flag is in the ON state.

  In the case where the cumulative award ball number notification effect for informing that the cumulative award ball number paid out as the award ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached "10000" in step S395 has been executed (step S395) S395; YES), and the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

  In step S395, if the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached “10000” has not been executed (step S395). (S395; NO), the cumulative prize ball number count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM is read, and it is determined whether the read value is "10000" or more (step S396). At this time, if the cumulative prize ball number count value is not equal to or more than "10000" (step S396; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

  When the cumulative prize ball count value is "5000" or more in step S394 (step S394; YES), when the cumulative prize ball count value is "10000" or more in step S396 (step S396; YES) ), if it is the cumulative award ball number notification effect period in step S392 (step S392; YES), it is determined whether or not the award ball number notification effect is being executed (step S397).

  If the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S397 (step S397; YES), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. As described above, in this embodiment, when the prize number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize number notification effect is not executed. This is because the prize sphere number notification effect and the accumulated prize sphere number notification effect are effects similar to each other, and if they are executed at the same time, there is a possibility that the degree of attention to any effect may be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the award winning ball number notification effect is preferentially executed over the cumulative award number notification effect.

  When the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed in step S397 (step S397; NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S398). At this time, if the probability variation confirmation notification effect is not being executed (step S398; NO), it is determined whether or not the error notification is being executed (step S399).

  When the error notification is not being executed in step S399 (step S399; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the cumulative prize ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer (step S400), the cumulative prize is calculated. The ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. For example, in the process of step S400, a cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached “5000”, or “10000” According to the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern or the like prepared in advance to execute the cumulative award number notification effect for notifying that the player has reached In order to do so, various commands may be created and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. As a result, the cumulative prize sphere number notification effect of displaying the cumulative prize sphere number notification effect image on the uppermost layer is executed.

  The cumulative prize ball number notification effect image notifies the message "5000 OVER!" in response to the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in consecutive chan reaching "5000". It includes a character image MM4 and a character image CA2 in which the message "5000OVER!" is used as a dialogue. The display time of the cumulative prize sphere number notification effect image (the execution period of the cumulative prize sphere number notification effect) may be, for example, 10 seconds.

  If the error notification is being executed in step S399 (step S399; YES), operation control for executing the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed. After that (step S401), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. In the process of step S401, similarly to the process of step S400, various commands may be created and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. In addition, in this embodiment, the Z value of the error notification image is set to "0", and the Z value of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image is set to "2" and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 101 preferentially gives the error notification rather than the cumulative award ball number notification effect such as displaying the cumulative award ball number notification effect image in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification image is displayed. Perform control to execute.

  When the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S398 (step S398; YES), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is executed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed. After performing the motion control (step S402), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect motion control process is ended. In the process of step S402, similarly to the processes of steps S400 and S401, various commands may be created and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. Further, in this embodiment, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to "1", and the Z value of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image is set to "2" and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 101 displays the cumulative prize sphere number notification effect image in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is displayed. Control is performed with priority.

  FIG. 49 is a display area of the effect display device 9 when the execution periods of the award ball number notification effect, the accumulated award ball number notification effect, the consecutive chan number notification, and the big hit song name notification in the second embodiment overlap. An example of the operation for displaying the notification image on the screen is shown. For example, when the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit reaches “2000”, whether or not it is an execution period of notification of the number of consecutive chan, notification of song name during big hit, and cumulative prize ball number notification effect. Regardless of this, in the process of step S218 in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 47, as shown in FIG. 49A, the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer. Is done.

  On the other hand, when the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chan reaches “5000”, the processes after step S397 in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 48 are executed. To be done. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize sphere number notification effect is performed, in the step S397 shown in FIG. 48, the reason is that the prize sphere number notification effect is being executed. As shown in 49(A), the cumulative award ball number notification effect is not executed.

  In addition, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize sphere number notification effect is performed, as shown in FIG. The operation control for executing the notification of the number of consecutive chans may be performed in the lower layer.

  Furthermore, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize sphere number notification effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 49(A), it is higher than the layer on which the prize sphere number notification effect is executed. Operation control may be performed in the lower layer to execute notification of the music name during a big hit.

  In this way, when the execution periods of the award ball number notification effect, the cumulative award ball number notification effect, the consecutive chan count notification, and the big hit music title notification overlap, as shown in FIG. While the award ball number notification effect is executed in the layer, the consecutive chan count notification and the big hit song name notification are executed in a lower layer, while the cumulative award ball number notification effect is not executed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, as the notification effect, the first notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period (in the present example, it is paid out as a prize ball during the big hit game). The number of prize balls notification production for notifying the number of prize balls) and the second notification for notifying the amount of value acquired during the special period (in this example, the prize paid out as the prize ball during the big hit game in the consecutive chan) It is possible to execute a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of balls. Then, the priority degree of the first notification is higher than that of the second notification (in the present example, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed). Therefore, it is possible to preferably execute a plurality of notification effects. That is, it is possible to execute a plurality of notification effects so as not to overlap according to the priority order, and it is possible to appropriately execute a plurality of notification effects.

  In the present embodiment, as a specific example in which the first notification is prioritized over the second notification, when the prize ball number notification effect (first notification) is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect (first The case has been described in which the notification (2 notification) is not executed (only one notification is displayed), but the restriction mode is not limited thereto. For example, although both the first notification and the second notification are configured to be displayable, the display sizes of the first notification and the second notification are made different (the second notification is displayed smaller than the first notification). The display of the second notification may be restricted according to. Further, for example, both the first notification and the second notification are displayed by shifting the display timing of the first notification and the second notification (for example, delaying the display timing of the second notification from the first notification). It may be configured as follows.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the prize ball number notification effect is executed with priority over the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is shown, but the embodiment is not limited to such an aspect, and conversely, the prize ball number notification effect is performed. Alternatively, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect may be preferentially executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the priority order of the prize sphere number notification effect (first notification) and the accumulated prize sphere number notification effect (second notification) is mainly described, but other priorities may be executed during the big hit game. Priorities are also set for various notification effects. For example, the effect control CPU 101 preferentially displays the award ball number notification effect image over the consecutive chan number notification image or the big hit song name notification image, and prioritizes the probability change confirmation notification effect image over the award ball number notification effect image. And the error notification image is displayed with priority over the probability change confirmation notification effect image. Note that various priority modes can be considered for these as well, and for example, the consecutive chan count notification image or the big hit medium song name notification image may be displayed preferentially over the prize ball number notification effect image, or the probability variation confirmation notification effect. The prize ball number notification effect image may be displayed preferentially over the image, or the probability change confirmation notification effect image may be displayed preferentially over the error notification image.

Embodiment 3.
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, a plurality of channels may be further provided as audio reproduction channels. Hereinafter, a third embodiment in which a plurality of channels are provided as audio reproduction channels will be described.

  In this embodiment, detailed description of parts having the same configurations and processes as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Further, in this embodiment, it is assumed that eight channels are provided as audio reproduction channels and that independent eight phrases can be simultaneously reproduced. Further, in this embodiment, the notification effect for the over-winning is executed by using the channels Ch0 and Ch1 out of the eight audio reproduction channels.

  FIG. 50 is a time chart showing an example of effect operation and the like in the big hit game state in the third embodiment. More specifically, the illustrated example is a time chart showing an example of the timing of the over-winning in a certain round game and the notification effect by the over-winning. FIG. 50A shows a state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) in the big hit game state as a certain scene. Note that time flows from the left side to the right side in FIG. The same applies to FIG. 50(B).

  The upper part of FIG. 50(B) represents the ON state (detection of the game ball)/OFF (non-detection of the game ball) of the count switch 23 in the scene of FIG. 50(A). That is, the upper part of FIG. 50(B) shows the state of winning the game ball to the special winning opening in the scene of FIG. 50(A). The numbers attached to the respective on-states represent the large winning a prize winning number count value (what number of winnings in the relevant round).

  The middle part of FIG. 50(B) shows the presence/absence of the notification effect (first notification effect) in the reproduction channel Ch0 due to over-winning in the scene of FIG. 50(A), that is, the presence/absence of execution of the first notification effect. ..

  The lower part of FIG. 50(B) shows the presence/absence of the notification effect (second notification effect) in the reproduction channel Ch1 due to over-winning in the scene of FIG. 50(A), that is, the presence/absence of execution of the second notification effect. ..

  In this embodiment, for example, the game control microcomputer 100, when a game ball wins the special winning opening and is detected by the count switch 23, an effect control command indicating that the winning of the special winning opening is detected. Send. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes the over-winning notification process for executing the notification effect for the over-winning based on the effect control command.

  In the over-prize notification process, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the number of winnings to the special winning opening is 11 or more, which is larger than the upper limit number of winnings (10 in this example). When there is a winning of the game ball (for example, when it is an odd number of over-winning), the first notification sound (first over-winning notification sound) is reproduced as the first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0. Output.

  In addition, when the number of winnings to the special winning opening is 11 or more, which is larger than the upper limit number of winnings (10 in this example), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the 12th game ball is in the big winning opening. When there is a prize (for example, when an even number of over-wins), a second notification sound (second over-winning notification sound) is reproduced and output as the second notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch1.

  That is, in the illustrated example, at timing t1, the game balls are detected by the count switch 23 at the specified number or less, at timing t2, the game balls are detected by the count switch 23 at the specified number or less, and specified at the timing t3. When the game ball to be the number of balls is detected by the count switch 23, the eleventh and twelfth game balls to be won, which exceed the specified number of balls, have entered the large winning opening, and are large at the timing t4. Based on the fact that the eleventh (first overwinning) game ball to the winning opening has been detected by the count switch 23, the first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and at the timing t5, the large winning opening. The second notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch1 based on that the twelfth (second overwinning) game ball to is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the illustrated example, at timing t1, the game balls are detected by the count switch 23 at the specified number or less, at timing t2, the game balls are detected by the count switch 23 at the specified number or less, and specified at the timing t3. From the timing at which the game ball, which is the number of games, is detected by the count switch 23 to the timing at which the special winning opening is closed by the detection of the specified number of games, the 11th, 12th and 12th winning games that exceed the specified number of games. Based on the fact that the 11th game ball is entering the special winning opening and the eleventh (first over-winning) game ball to the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 at the timing t4, The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and at the timing t5, the twelfth game ball (the second over-winning game ball) to the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The second notification effect may be executed in Ch1.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, in one open game (big hit game in this example), the game medium (game ball in this example) has the upper limit of winning numbers (10 in this example). ) More than the variable winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 20 (big winning opening)), based on the winning, it is possible to execute the notification effect (in this example, the notification effect for over-winning). . In addition, the first winning number (11th in this example), which is larger than the maximum winning number, and the second winning number (12th in this example), which is the next winning after the first winning number. The notification effect is executed by using a sound output channel which is different from that of the winning combination (in this example, the first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0 for the 11th item (first over-winning item) and the 12th item (over-winning item) The second notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch1). Therefore, the notification performance can be executed on different channels for the first winning number more than the upper limit winning number and the second winning number winning which is the next winning of the first winning number winning, so that the player can enjoy the entertainment. It is possible to prevent the decrease. In addition, the notification effect can be executed even when more than the maximum number of winnings has occurred at short intervals.

  In this embodiment, the case where the notification effect is executed using different reproduction channels for the 11th (first over-winning) and the 12th (second over-winning) is shown. The notification sound output in the notification effect may be the same sound or different sounds for the first (first over-winning) and the twelfth (second over-winning).

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the first notification effect is executed using the reproduction channel Ch0 is shown, but the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the configuration shown in the first embodiment. In this case, in the first embodiment, since the warning sound and the notification sound for left-handed notification are output using the reproduction channel Ch0, the first notification is made using a reproduction channel different from the reproduction channel Ch0. The effect and the second notification effect may be executed.

  Regarding the configurations shown in the second to third embodiments, only one of the configurations may be applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, Both configurations may be combined and applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment.

  Moreover, in each of the above-described embodiments, the production control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device 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 circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27L, 27R, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as the second effect control board.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, as shown in FIG. 3) a sound output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, or the like shown in FIG. 3, or 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 and 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 on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. According to what is done, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or is changed to, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp. The display control can be performed according to the command received from the driver board 35 or the sound/lamp board.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a movable member (feature) may be provided and an effect (notice) of operating the movable member may be executed. Further, when the effect for moving the movable member is executed, the effect display (effect image or the like) may be displayed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the operation of the movable member. Further, when the effect of moving the movable member is executed, a different effect effect display may be displayed depending on which effect display is being executed on the effect display device 9. For example, when performing the effect of operating the movable member, when the effect display of the battle reach is displayed, an effect image related to the battle (for example, an effect image in which sparks scatter) is displayed, and the effect display of the story reach is displayed. When the action is being performed, an effect image related to the story (for example, an effect image in which flames burn up) may be displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect effect in which the operation of the movable member and the effect display executed in the effect display device are linked. The effect display and the effect effect display may be displayed in a superimposed manner to further enhance the effect effect in cooperation with each other.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, an operation means such as an operation button or an operation lever which can be operated by the player may be provided. Then, the effect frequency may be set according to the operation of the player (operation on the operation means, etc.). For example, in accordance with the operation of the operation button, it is possible to switch between the mode A in which the prefetching notice effect is executed more frequently and the mode B in which the lookahead notice effect is executed less frequently than the mode A. According to such a configuration, the attraction frequency can be improved because the effect frequency can be set according to the player's preference. The target for which the effect frequency is set is not limited to the pre-reading notice effect, and may be a notice effect other than the pre-reading notice, a reach effect, a movable member notice effect, or the like. Also, in the case where the effect frequency can be set according to the player's action, the player's action is not affected after the player enters the non-playing state (for example, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the customer waiting demonstration display). Instead, the setting of the effect frequency may be changed to a predetermined frequency (for example, the mode A described above). With such a configuration, when the effect frequency is changed by the player who played the game first, the player who plays the game later feels a sense of incongruity in the changed effect frequency, and the interest of the game is reduced. It can be suppressed. In the non-gaming state, when the effect frequency is changed regardless of the movement of the player, the interest of the game may be improved by changing the setting to the frequency of execution of the effect. Further, any timing may be set as the timing for setting the effect frequency according to the operation of the player, for example, a period during which the fluctuation is not executed or a partial period during the fluctuation (before the reach is reached). It is only necessary to be able to set the time period).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, various displays and settings may be made possible according to the operation of the player during the non-gaming state (such as a period during which there is no change). For example, the volume can be adjusted by operating the operation lever, and the menu screen (for example, a screen on which effect explanation, big hit history display, effect frequency setting, etc. are selectably displayed) is displayed by operating the operation button. You may do it. Further, the volume adjustment and the display of the menu screen may be executed during the customer waiting demonstration display in the non-gaming state. At this time, if the volume is adjusted, at least a part of the display of the customer waiting demonstration is continued and displayed (for example, the customer waiting demonstration display and the volume adjustment display are overlapped) and the menu screen is displayed. The waiting demonstration display may be terminated and the display may be switched to the menu screen display. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a suitable customer waiting demonstration display according to the situation. Regarding the customer waiting demonstration display that was terminated halfway to display the menu screen, it may be executed from the beginning after the menu screen is displayed, or it may be restarted from the point where it was halfway completed. May be.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-relation (effect in which temporary stop and re-changing of symbols are executed once or more during one variable display) are performed. In order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode, an example has been shown in which one variation pattern command is transmitted when the variation is started, but the variation pattern is produced by two or more commands. You may make it notify to the control microcomputer 100. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the first command is presence/absence of pseudo-relation, presence/absence of sliding effect, or the like before reaching (so-called if not reaching. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and as the second command, such as the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach is reached (when the reach is not reached, the so-called You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time after the 2nd stop and a fluctuation mode. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time with each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When transmitting two commands, two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after transmitting the first command (for example, A second command may be sent (in the timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, "the ratio is different" is not limited to only the ratio being different due to the 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).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, for example, plural kinds of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9", plural kinds of ordinary symbols of "○" and "x" are variably displayed, and a display result is derived and displayed. However, the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be finally displayed and displayed, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed and displayed. It may be one.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game machine, but the present invention sets a predetermined bet number by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, the specified number of medals will be paid out to the player. It is also possible to do so.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which a game medium is used as the game machine has been described, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as a game ball and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 production display device 13 1st starting winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c 1st holding memory display portion 18d 2nd holding memory display portion 20a 4th 1 special variable winning ball device 20b 2nd special variable winning ball device 20c 1st special winning opening LED
20d Second prize hole LED
22 Specific Detection Switch 23a First Count Switch 23b Second Count Switch 31 Game Control Board (Main Board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Performance control board 100 Microcomputer for performance control 101 CPU for performance control
109 VDP

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A variable winning means capable of changing between a first state where the game medium is easy to win and a second state where the game medium is hard to win,
An advantageous state in which a unit game capable of changing the variable winning means to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times until at least one of a predetermined period of time or a predetermined number of game media winning is established comprising a controllable beneficial state control means, and
The advantageous state control means can control, as the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state in which the degree of advantage is lower than the first advantageous state,
In a unit game of the first advantageous state, the game medium further comprises a notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect in a special mode, based on winning a specific number of game media greater than the predetermined number,
The notification effect executing means,
The game medium in the unit game of 1 in advantageous conditions based on the fact that won less than the specific number, Ri executable der the notification effect by the normal mode,
If the specific number of game media is won in one unit game in the second advantageous state, the notification effect according to the special mode is not executed,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A variable winning means capable of changing between a first state where the game medium is easy to win and a second state where the game medium is hard to win,
An advantageous state in which a unit game capable of changing the variable winning means to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times until at least one of a predetermined period of time or a predetermined number of game media winning is established Controllable advantageous state control means,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state based on the fact that the game medium has passed a specific area provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state,
After the game medium has passed through the specific area in the advantageous state, the notification effect in a special mode can be executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a specific number larger than the predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. and a notification effect execution means,
The notification effect executing means,
The game medium in the unit game of 1 in advantageous conditions based on the fact that won less than the specific number, Ri executable der the notification effect by the normal mode,
If the specified number of game media is won in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game medium passes through the specific region in the advantageous state, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.