JP6709752B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that performs variable display.

As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, a variable display device 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 on the variable display device, the gaming state (game Therefore, there is a machine configured so as to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is given a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (the so-called slot machine).

In addition, the game value means that the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in a state advantageous to the player who easily hits the ball, or the right to become an advantageous state to the player is generated. This means that the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily established.

In the pachinko game machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information), which is started on the variable display device 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" occurs. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and 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, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the 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. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left-middle-right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time, and stop and shake in a state in which they match the specific display result. It is possible that a big hit occurs before the final result is displayed, because it is moving, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are swapped. The effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display that includes the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, the result is "disappear", and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, Cited Document 1 describes that points are given when variable display is continuously executed and a privilege is given according to the number of points.

JP, 2013-153805, A

However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, for example, the effect corresponding to so-called re-variable display is not executed, and the effect of the effect cannot be sufficiently improved.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of production.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols and effect symbols), and counting means that counts the number of times the variable display is continuously executed as a continuous number. (For example, the part where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3604 to S3607) and that the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means has reached the specific number, the privilege (for example, effect of character change etc. Execution or provision of digital contents) (for example, the part where the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3700 and S3702 to S3610. See FIG. 57) and the display result after the variable display is started. Re-variable display execution means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 is capable of performing re-variable display (for example, pseudo continuous production) for a predetermined number of times after temporarily suspending the display until it is derived and displayed. The portion performing steps S8005 and S8105) and an informing unit for informing the continuous number counted by the counting unit, and the counting unit can count the number of times the revariable display is executed as the continuous number. der Ri (e.g., a portion microcomputer 100 for effect control performing step S8106～S8107), re-variable display execution unit can execute a re-variable display of a plurality of types of representation embodiment is different, the counting means, Whether or not to count the number of times the re-variable display is executed as a continuous number depends on the presentation mode of the re-variable display, and the counting unit re-varies the count in the variable display after the re-variable display ends. It is characterized in that the number of times the display is executed is subtracted from the continuous number .
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.
In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the number of holding storages that can store information about variable display that has not yet been executed as holding storage and the number of holding storages stored by the holding storage reaches a predetermined number. In addition, a special effect executing means capable of executing the special effect may be further provided.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is an explanatory view for explaining a distribution device. 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 flow chart which shows 4ms timer interruption processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production design which is prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit judgment table, a small hit judgment table, and a big hit type judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern type determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a deviation variation pattern determination table. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the variation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the variation category command. 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 reservation specific area|region and a reservation storage buffer. It is the flowchart which shows the production processing at the time of winning a prize. 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 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 flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a start winning a prize command storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change pattern table. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous variation determination process. It is a flow chart which shows reservation display control processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the change pattern decision table for 1st hit which is used when production mode is A and the decision result at the time of winning is the big hit or the small hit. It is the explanation drawing which shows the change pattern decision table for 2nd hit which is used when production mode is B and the decision result at the time of winning is the big hit or the small hit. It is an explanatory view showing a change pattern determination table for deviation used when the determination result at the time of winning is a deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd change timing determination table A. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd change timing determination table B. It is a flow chart which shows character change processing. It is the flowchart which shows the general drawing production control processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a release suggestion effect determination table. 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 an explanatory view showing a suggestion effect execution lottery table. 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 an explanatory view showing a display example of the effect display device when the character change occurs due to the number of total pending storage becomes a predetermined number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display device in case a character change occurs when the number of continuous changes reaches a predetermined number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display device in case the special pseudo|simulation is performed when continuous fluctuation is continuing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display apparatus when opening suggestion effect is performed, when continuous fluctuation is continuing. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a continuous variation determination process.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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 accommodated in the hitting ball feed 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 components 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.

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

In the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 have a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be attached to either the left or right side of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not have a vertical positional relationship, but may have a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

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. ..

Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbols (for example, the symbols in the left, middle, and right are arranged in the same symbol) In the state of matching with the combination of symbols), the state of swinging, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is swapped. Then, an effect performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display that includes the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the big hit symbol, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

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

In this embodiment, the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol (however, accurately, the variable display of the effect symbol varies on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.), when performing the effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the variable display of the effect pattern disappears from the screen for a moment. There are diversified production modes, such as productions and productions in which a movable object shields all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in the variable display state. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing a variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, by confirming the state of the fourth symbol, is it currently in the state of variable display? Whether or not it can be surely recognized. The fourth symbol is always variably displayed in a constant motion, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing to turn on and off the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. The synchronization means that the variable display start time and the variable display time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, a display color (a display color different from the deviating. For example, deviating) for the big symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol In 9d, a display color reminiscent of a big hit (a display color different from the outfall. For example, a blue color is displayed when the big hit occurs, whereas a red color is displayed when the big hit is hit.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. However, apart from the effect display device 9, a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED is used. You may make it implement|achieve the 4th symbol display area. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be possible to indicate whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays 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) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (on the right side of the first special symbol display device 8a), a second special symbol display device (second variable display portion) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information. Is also 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 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display device 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9.

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

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). I have something to do.

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, after the first start condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (in this embodiment, the ball has passed the first start winning opening 13 (including winning)) , Start condition of the variable display (for example, when the first 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 jackpot game is executed Not started) is started based on the fact that the variable display time (variable time) has elapsed, and the display result (stopped pattern) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol, the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (in this embodiment, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 17 ( After including the winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, the second reserved memory number is not 0, in the state that the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed Yes, and is started based on the establishment of the jackpot game is not executed), the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variation time) elapses. It should be noted that passing a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the gaming ball has entered (winning) the winning opening. Is. 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 distribution device 200 for distributing the inflowing game balls is provided. Further, below the effect display device 9, a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 are provided side by side. 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. 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.

Further, below the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 17 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 17 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 17a. 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 in the second starting winning opening 17 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game balls that have flowed into the distribution device 200 are configured to win either the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The second start winning opening 17 is configured such that the game balls that do not pass through the sorting device 200 can be won (or easily won) by opening the variable winning ball device 15. 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 17. In addition, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the prize, it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win).

Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol reservation memory display consisting of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning port 14, 17 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.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding storage is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning storage. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. 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.

In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a total pending storage display unit 18c is provided that displays the total number (total pending storage number) that is the total of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. ing. As described above, in this embodiment, since the total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is easy to grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. can do. In addition, in this embodiment, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are displayed side by side in the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 in the combined holding storage display section 18c. .. It is displayed in such a manner that it can be recognized whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the display corresponding to the first reserved memory (hereinafter, also referred to as the first reserved memory display) is a red circle). The display may be performed and the display corresponding to the second reserved storage (hereinafter, also referred to as the second reserved storage display) may be displayed as a blue round display. It should be noted that instead of the summed pending storage display unit 18c, a first pending storage display unit that displays the first pending storage number and a second pending storage display unit that displays the second pending storage number may be provided. Good.

Display modes of the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c are “white” (first mode) in which the display color is white, “blue” in which the display color is blue, and red in the display color. “Red” (second mode) and “character” (specific mode) in which a character is drawn are provided. The reliability of being a big hit is “white”<“blue”<“red”<“character”. Further, as will be described in detail later, the configuration is such that the "character" hold display can be displayed only when the hold storage that is a probability variation big hit is supported, that is, when the display mode changes to "character". The player is informed that the probability variation is a big hit.

Further, in this embodiment, in the total pending storage display unit 18c, pending display is performed for pending storage that has not yet been changed, and during the period from the start of the variable display for the pending storage to the end thereof. The hold display for the hold storage is continuously displayed on the active display portion 18d different from the total hold storage display portion 18c. That is, the active display section 18d displays an active display (variable display corresponding image) corresponding to the variable display being executed. The active display is an image showing the degree of reliability with respect to the occurrence of a big hit based on the fluctuation during execution. As the display mode of the active display, the same display mode (“white”, “blue”, “red”, “character”) as the above-mentioned hold display is used. If it can be recognized that the display corresponds to the variable display currently being executed, the display does not necessarily have to be in the same manner as the hold display, and other figures or characters may be displayed. ..

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, a production symbol that reminds the big hit on the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

On the left 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. . And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times 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 (a state where the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 17) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. 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 reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1. Furthermore, a high-probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (compared to the normal state, a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of special symbols is increased. However, except for the high probability/low base state which will be described later), the probability that the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a special winning opening is provided below the second starting winning opening 17. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display device 8b. When the open/close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the special winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball (out ball) which has not been won is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides of the outside of the game area 7, for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

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 (not shown) formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1 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, 17 and is detected by the second starting opening switches 14a, 17a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is End, the second start condition is satisfied), the variable display of the second special symbol (variation) 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. To be done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14, 17. 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.

Next, the distribution device 200 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution device 200. As shown in FIG. 2, at the upper part of the distribution device 200, an inflow port 201 into which a game ball can flow is provided. Further, inside the distribution device 200, a distribution member 202 for distributing the game balls flowing into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201 to either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204 is provided. Further, in the lower part of the distribution device 200, a game ball that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the distribution device 200, and a game ball that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the distribution device 200. A right outlet 206 is provided.

In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the right passage 204 in the sorting device 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203. When the game ball flows into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201 in the state shown in FIG. 2A, the game ball that has flowed in from the inflow port 201 is left by the distribution member 200 as shown in FIG. 2B. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. Since the first start winning opening 13 is located below the left outlet 205, the game balls flowing out from the left outlet 205 win the first starting winning opening 13.

Further, when the game ball passes through the left passage 203, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided on the rotation shaft portion of the distribution member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, whereby the blade portion 202a is pushed. As shown in FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, the distribution member 202 changes from a state of falling to the right to a state of falling to the left. As a result of such changes, as shown in FIG. 2B, the distribution member 202 shields the left passage 203 in the distribution device 200, and the gaming ball can pass through the right passage 204.

Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2C, when the game ball flows into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows in from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2D. The game balls are distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 200, pass through the right passage 204, and flow out from the right outlet 206. Since the second start winning opening 14 is located below the right outlet 206, the game balls flowing out from the right outlet 206 enter the second starting winning opening 14.

Also, when the game ball passes through the right passage 204, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided on the rotation shaft portion of the distribution member 204, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D, the distribution member 202 changes from a state in which it is tilted to the left side to a state in which it is tilted to the right side. As a result of such a change, as shown in FIG. 2D, the distribution member 202 blocks the right passage 204 in the distribution device 200, and the gaming ball can pass through the left passage 203.

By performing the operation as shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game balls that have flown into the distribution device 200 by the distribution member 202 are alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the first start. The winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 can be won alternately. It should be noted that it is not limited to the case where the distribution device 200 can alternately win the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and for example, the first starting winning opening 13→the first starting winning opening 13→the first starting winning opening 13 It is possible to win in the order of 1 start winning a prize hole 13→second starting winning a prize hole 14→first starting winning a prize hole 13→first starting a prize hole 13→first starting a prize hole 13→second starting a prize hole 14... ( That is, the winning operation may be performed according to some predetermined order, such as the operation of repeating one winning operation in the second starting winning opening 14 when three winning openings are won in the first starting winning opening 13.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, by arranging the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 below the allocating device 200, the distribution to the left passage 203 is performed. It is shown that approximately 100% of the game balls thus obtained enter the first start winning opening 13, and approximately 100% of the game balls distributed to the right passage 204 enter the second starting winning opening 14, but the left passage The game balls distributed to the 203 and the right passage 204 may be spilled out of the distribution device 200. Even if the game balls are distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, the first start winning opening 13 and the second There may be a case where the starting winning opening 14 is not won. For example, in FIG. 2, the game ball is configured to drop directly below from the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206, but a bottom member is provided to the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206 to see from the player. The game ball is configured to flow to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 after being guided to the back side, and the left side passage 203 and the right side passage 204 are provided with openings on the outer side surfaces to the left side. Part of the game balls distributed to the aisle 203 and the right aisle 204 may spill out of the distribution device 200 through the opening and not enter the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. You may comprise.

In addition, in this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided outside the distribution device 200 (specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the distribution device 200). However, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be included in the distribution device 200.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the distribution device 200 is provided with the two passages 203 and 204 is shown, but the number of passages is not limited to two, and three or more passages may be provided. .. In this case, for example, one or both of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be provided with a plurality of award winning paths.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the distribution member 202 of the distribution device 200 is physically switched to the left or right due to the weight of the game ball is shown. For example, a solenoid or a motor for driving the distribution member 202 is used. Alternatively, the distribution member 202 may be alternately switched under the control of the game control microcomputer 560.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 3 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 includes 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 a control operation according to the program, and an I/O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The 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).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM 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 according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) and data indicating 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, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by power supply.

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 boards than the main board 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.

In addition, the input driver circuit 58 for giving the detection signals from the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switches 14a and 17a, the gate switch 32a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. ing. Further, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the special winning opening and the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also the main board 31. It is installed in.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the first special symbol holding memory display device 18a, the second special symbol holding memory display device that variably display the special symbols. 18b, the normal symbol display 10 and the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 display control is performed.

The main board 31 is also equipped with an information output circuit 64 that outputs 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 through the terminal board 160.

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 production control command is received, and display control of the production display device 9 that variably displays the production symbols is performed.

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

As will be described later, the effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125 and a tilt direction sensor unit 123 included in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 included in the push button 120. (See FIG. 4), which is omitted in FIG.

FIG. 4 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. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

The production control board 80 is equipped with a production control CPU 101 and a production control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information on production such as production symbol process flags. The RAM may be external. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response 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.

In this embodiment, the 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. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

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

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 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 from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). Signal direction 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. As the unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. 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 which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the push button 120, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

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 current to the light emitter (frame LED 28 in this example) based on a signal for driving the LED.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates 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 speaker 27. 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. 5 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, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first 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, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output 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 turned on, check whether the data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing when power supply is stopped such as addition of parity data) is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is 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 during the power supply stop 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). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply 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. Initialized data is set in the backup setting table for the areas that may be initialized in the work area. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. 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 portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display result (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden variation big hit, small hit or deviance) 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. 14) 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 or 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 change, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that there is a power outage during 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, data of the count value of the counter for generating the big hit type determination random number) is initialized to 0, but it is set to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. It may be initialized. Further, the predetermined area (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the big hit type determination random number) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set 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, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to a control state such as a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, and a special symbol process flag.

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 the initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs a screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, 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 built 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) in the main process. When the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt prohibited state is set (step S16), and when the display random number update process is completed, the interrupt permitted state 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.

In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using effect symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability jackpot, the reach does not occur and the sudden probability jackpot symbol (eg, "135") is not reached. May be displayed as a stop). 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 effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach effect 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 executed 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 has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop time process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switches 14a and 17a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch process: step S21).

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

Further, processing for updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as the jackpot type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update processing: 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 a special symbol process process (step S26). In the special symbol process process, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order are subjected to corresponding processing. 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, start 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 starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switches 14a and 17a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on that any of the first start opening switch 13a, the second start opening switches 14a and 17a, and the count switch 23 is turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of award balls is output to the microcomputer for use. 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 related to the variation of the normal symbol, the variation 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.

If the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the shift symbol as a stop, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach the reach state may be stopped 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 an outlier pattern.

If the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the shift symbol as a stop, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed 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 eventually become a big hit symbol may be stopped 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 stopped and 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. Finally, the production symbols are finally stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the production display device 9 (however, in the case of sudden probability big hit). In some cases, sudden change jackpot symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

When "5", which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, in the effect display device 9, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "a sudden sudden change big hit". After the variable display of the effect symbol is performed as in the case of, the predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability big hit symbol. For example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the small hit symbol "5" being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as the "small hit" variable display mode. .

Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, the probability change state does not shift to the normal state and the normal state does not shift to the probability change state. Further, the sudden probability sudden big hit is allowed up to a small number of times the big winning opening is opened in the big hit game state (two times for 0.1 second in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a short big hit, and it is a big hit that shifts the game state after the big hit game to the probability variation state (that is, by doing so, it looks to the player as if it suddenly changed to the probability variation state. Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the special winning opening. By controlling in this way, when the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player. (Probably changed state) can be expected, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PAs 1-4 used in the case of not reaching is accompanied by the effect of pseudo-relation, the fluctuation is performed once again. When the normal PB2-1 is used among the variation patterns that are used when reaching and that accompany pseudo-representation, the re-variation is performed once. Also, in the case of using the normal PB2-2 among the variation patterns used for reach and involving the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 are used among the variation patterns that are used when reaching and the effect of pseudo-relation is performed, the revariation is performed three times. It should be noted that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is temporarily executed after the variable effect display of the effect symbol is started until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again. ..

In addition, the special pseudo run of the pseudo run (executed in the super PA 3-1 and the super PA 3-3) is a mode in which it is difficult to recognize that the re-variation is performed as compared with the other pseudo run. . Therefore, by executing the special pseudo rendition during one variable display, it is possible to let the player recognize that the variable display has ended and the next variable display has started, and pseudo renditions other than the special pseudo rendition will be performed. By executing it, the player can be made to recognize that the temporary change has been made and then the re-fluctuation has started. For example, in the case of pseudo renditions other than the special pseudo rendition, a special effect symbol that is not stopped and displayed in a variation pattern that does not accompany the pseudo rendition is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then re-varied (that is, it is recognized as a pseudo rendition. Efforts such as temporary stop display of easy chance eye patterns and pseudo continuous symbols are performed). Moreover, you may make it alert|report the pseudo continuous frequency (for example, it is displayed on the effect display device 9). On the other hand, in the case of special pseudo rendition, the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed even in a variation pattern that does not involve pseudo rendition are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then re-varied (that is, an effect that is easy to recognize as pseudo rendition is performed. It can be realized by doing so.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 -3 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 Is prepared. Note that, in FIG. 7, the variation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are the variation patterns used when the sudden variation big hit or the small hit occurs suddenly. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns that are used when the sudden variation big hit or the small hit is not accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed once. Further, in the case of using the normal PB2-4 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and with the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-changing is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns used for reach and involving pseudo-representation, when the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 are used, the revariation is performed three times. In addition, the variation pattern of the special PG1-3 used in the case of the sudden change big hit or the small hit and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-relation is re-varied once.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation time is fixedly set according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach A with pseudo-linkage, the variation time is 32). The fixed time is fixed at 0.75 seconds, and the variable time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of super reach A without pseudo-linking.) However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, The varying time may be changed according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be different depending on the first number of reserved memories, When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be different according to the second number of reserved memories. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved storage numbers 3, 4). (A variation pattern type determination table for use in advance) may be prepared, and the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages, and the varying time may be different.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit described later) (for big hit type determination)
(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 a specific effect such as a pseudo-relation or a sliding effect.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit, the normal CA 3-1 which is a change pattern type including a change pattern involving only normal reach, and a change involving normal reach and pseudo-link. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a pattern and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, it is classified into a special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of a small hit, it is classified into a special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern. Further, in the case of being out of alignment, a non-reach CA2-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve a reach or a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve a reach but that includes a specific effect. Non-reach CA2-2, a non-reach CA2-3 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve a reach or a specific effect, and a normal CA2-4 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes only normal reach. A normal CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and a second re-variation pseudo sequence, and a normal pattern CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and one re-variation pseudo sequence. -6 and Super CA2-7, which is a variation pattern type with super reach, are classified.

In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 counts up (adds 1) the counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1). That is, those are the judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random numbers (random 2, random 3). 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. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot 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. 9(A) are set, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 9(A). Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9(A) is a jackpot determination value.

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

The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the game state is shifted to the probability changing state. Even if the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, a small hit occurs so that if the configuration is made to inspire whether or not the probability changes, the current gaming state is the probability changing state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoyed. Therefore, if the small hit does not occur during the variable display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to occur when the game state is the positive change state, and the stirrer production against the positive change is not performed more than necessary. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels troublesome.

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. 9(A). If any of the jackpot determination values are matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (a regular jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, or a sudden probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 9(B) and 9(C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small 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. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to transition to the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9(B) and 9(C), when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning a prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the starting winning a prize is given to the second starting winning opening 14 and 17 and the second special prize is given. Compared to the case where the variable display of the symbols is executed, the rate of being determined as “small hit” is high.

9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 9(D) 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. Further, FIG. 9(E) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 and 17 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b when doing.

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

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, a sudden certainty big hit as the first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value. There is a case where it is determined to be a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit of 15 rounds as the second specific game state to which a game value is given, and the first specific game state is at a high rate when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Although the case of deciding to set is shown, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the permissible amount of the winning number (count number) of the game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value is determined. Good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the special winning opening per one big hit during the big hit is extended may be determined. Further, for example, even in the case of the same 15 round big hit, the first specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened once per round and the second specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened plural times per round It is possible to prepare and increase the game value in the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in either the case of the first specific game state or the second specific game state, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific game state) May be ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round remains), and an effect may be executed in a manner that fuels whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, since all 15 rounds have been internally ended, the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round remains internally. Therefore, the jackpot game may be continued (an effect in which the jackpot opening is additionally started by a bonus after finishing the jackpot opening 15 times).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probably odd big hit” and “suddenly sudden big hit”. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It's not limited to For example, a 10R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a seven-round jackpot game, and a 5R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a five-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, there are three types of big hit types, namely, “normal big hit”, “probability change big hit”, and “sudden probability change big hit”. A jackpot type may be provided. On the contrary, the number of types of big hits may be less than three, and for example, only two types of big hits may be provided.

The "normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 15 rounds and is shifted to only a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state ends (see steps S168, S137 to S140). Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is finished even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

The "probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is also shifted to the probability variation state and also in the time saving state. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

Further, the "sudden probability big hit" is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening is smaller than that of "normal big hit" or "probability big hit" (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden sudden change big hit", the big hit game state of two rounds is controlled. In addition, the opening time of the special winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in the "normal big hit" and "probability variation big hit", whereas the opening time of the big winning opening per round in "sudden probability variation big hit" It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that a game ball will win the big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden probability jackpot gaming state is suddenly changed to the probability variation state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is also shifted to the time saving state. Step S169, which will be described later). See S170). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

The mode of the sudden probability big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening the special winning opening may be set to 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as in the case of a normal big hit or a suddenly changing big hit, and only the opening time of the special winning opening may be set to 0.1 seconds, which is extremely short.

As described above, in the present embodiment, even when a "small hit" occurs, the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, which leads to a big hit game state due to "a sudden probability big hit". Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the game state does not change after the opening of the special winning opening twice, and the game state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden variation big hit" or a "small hit", and the enjoyment of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured such that all types of big hits are the probability varying big hits, the small hits may not be provided. Also, when the big hit types are all probability varying big hits, if a small hit is provided, the sudden varying big hit is provided only without shifting to the probability changing state (high probability state). It is preferable that the opening pattern of the special winning opening is the same for the sudden variation big hit and the small hit.

In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, the determination values (the jackpot type determination values, which are numerical values to be compared with the value of Random 1 and correspond to "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot" respectively ) 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.

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

In each of the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, that is, normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

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

In this way, comparing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type, the assignment of the determination value to each variation pattern type differs depending on the big hit type. Further, the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type that differs depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the result of the determination of which of the plurality of types of big hit types, and the proportions determined by the same variation pattern type can be different.

As shown in FIGS. 10(A) and 10(B), in this embodiment, in the case of “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, the value of the random number (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type determination It can be seen that the variable display involving at least the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed when is 150 to 251.

In addition, regarding the super reach jackpot, the variation pattern type (variation pattern type that includes the variation patterns of the super PA3-3 and super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type that does not include the pseudo association (super PB3-3, super). PB3-4 fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern). In this case, in both of the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for the normal big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for the probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type accompanied by the super reach and the pseudo continuous and the super reach and the pseudo continuous are defined. A variation pattern type that is not accompanied by this is assigned.

Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is the "abrupt probability sudden jackpot", for example, when the jackpot types such as the special CA4-1 and the special CA4-2 are other than the "sudden sudden change jackpot". Is assigned a determination value for a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "sudden positive sudden change big hit", when the sudden sudden change big hit state is controlled, it is different from the case where it is controlled to the normal big hit or the big hit state by the sudden change big hit. It can be determined by the variation pattern type.

In addition, FIG. 10D is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table for small hits 132D. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a small hit pattern, a plurality of variation pattern types are provided based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. Is a table that is referenced to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(D), when it is decided to make a small hit, the special CA4-1 is decided as the variation pattern type. ..

11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams showing the variation pattern classification determination tables 135A to 135C for deviation. Of these, FIG. 11(A) shows the out-of-range variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 5. Further, FIG. 11B shows the out-of-range variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more. Further, FIG. 11C shows the out-of-shift variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state. The fluctuation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for deviation include plural kinds of fluctuation pattern types based on random numbers (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a deviation pattern. Is a table that is referenced to determine any of the above.

Note that the example shown in FIG. 11 shows a case where different out-of-range variation pattern type determination tables 135B to 135C are used depending on whether the game state is the probability variation state or the time saving state and the total number of pending storage numbers is 5 or more. However, it may be configured to use the common out-of-range variation pattern type determination table in the case of the probability change state or the time saving state and in the case of the total pending storage number being 5 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11C, the common variation pattern type determination table 135C for probability variation/time saving is used regardless of the total number of pending storages, but it is possible to use variation pattern type determination table 135C for probability variation/time saving. As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of out-of-range variation pattern determination tables (tables with different determination values) according to the total number of pending storages may be used.

In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the stagger variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 5 and the total pending storage number is 5 or more Although the case of using two types of tables, that is, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B used in FIG. For example, separate outlier fluctuation pattern type determination tables may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, the total pending storage number 1, and the total pending storage number 2). , The deviation variation pattern type determination tables for the total sum storage number of 3 and the total sum storage number of 4 may be separately used). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the total pending storage number may be used. For example, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage numbers 0 to 2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

In addition, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total pending storage number, but the deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when performing a variable display of the first special symbol, it is possible to use a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved storage number (that is, the first reserved storage number). A deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, first reserved memory number 1, first reserved memory number 2, first reserved memory number 3, first reserved memory number 4... You may use each separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of other plurality of values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, the deviation change pattern type determination table for the first number 0 to 2 of reserved storage, the first number 3 of reserved storage, the first number 4 of reserved storage,... May be used. Even in this case, when the number of first pending storages or the number of second pending storages is large (for example, 5 or more), a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time may be easily selected. .. Even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

The "particular effect mode" is a variation pattern type or variation pattern in which at least a high degree of expectation for a big hit, such as a variation pattern accompanied by super reach, is set and the player can have an expectation for a big hit. Is. Further, the “expectation degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) at which the big hit appears when a variable display (for example, a variable display accompanied by super reach) is executed according to the particular presentation mode. ing. For example, when the variable display with super reach is executed, the jackpot expectation is (proportion of executing super reach when it is decided to be big hit)/(when it is decided to be big hit and is determined to be lost). The rate at which superreach is performed in both cases) is calculated by calculating.

Each of the out-of-range variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, and the non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

As shown in FIGS. 11(A) and 11(B), in this embodiment, when the game state is off and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type determination It can be understood that, when the number is 230 to 251, the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storages.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when the game state is off and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type If 1 to 79, regardless of the total number of pending storages, it is understood that the variable display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without reach (and without specific effects such as pseudo-relation and sliding effects). With such a table configuration, in the present embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B) has at least the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). For some, regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, total reserved memory number) stored in the reserved storage means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer), A common determination value (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B) is assigned. Note that the "variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern" means, as shown in this embodiment, for example, a variable display result without a reach and without a specific effect such as a pseudo-link or a sliding effect. It is a variable display pattern (variation pattern) used when is not a big hit.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state, but the current gaming state is a probable variation state or a time saving state. Alternatively, a big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used depending on whether the change is a normal state or a normal state. Further, in this embodiment, when the total pending storage number is 5 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 11B is selected to determine the variation pattern of the shortening variation. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total pending storage number (the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number may be used when the variation pattern of the shortened variation can be selected according to the current game state. ), the threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total pending storage number is 3 (or, for example, when the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number is 2), for shortening The variation pattern type for out-of-range is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined, and when the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state, the total number of pending storages 1 or 2 is smaller. In the case of (or, for example, even when the number of first pending storages or the number of second pending storages is 0 or 1), the fluctuation pattern type for shortening deviation is selected and the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation is selected. It may be determined in some cases.

12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams showing the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on the random number for random (random 3). Each of the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of the normal CA3-1 to the normal CA3-2 and the super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is special. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the usage table in accordance with the result of the decision to select either CA4-1 or special CA4-2. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B are numerical values (determination values) that are compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect design is It includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of "big hit".

In the example shown in FIG. 12A, as the variation pattern types, there are a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving only normal reach and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving normal reach and pseudo-link. A case is shown where the normal CA 3-2 is classified into a certain normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern involving super-reach (sometimes accompanied by pseudo-relation together with super-reach). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12B, as the variation pattern types, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. 2 is shown as being classified into two types. Note that, in FIG. 12B, the variation pattern types may not be divided according to the presence or absence of the reach, but may be divided according to the presence or absence of a specific production such as a pseudo-relation or a sliding production. In this case, for example, the special CA4-1 includes a special PG1-1 and a special PG2-1 that are variation patterns that do not involve a specific effect, and the special CA4-2 includes a special PG1-2 and a special effect that include a specific effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

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

14 and 15 are explanatory views showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the command 80XX(H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to 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 usable fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 7, 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 8C05(H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small 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 8C05(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(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. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, initializes it. Send a command.

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

The commands A001 and A002 (H) are display control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game. In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit/sudden-variable big hit start designation command is used depending on the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", and the small hit in the case of "sudden probability variation big hit" or "small hit". /The sudden probability big hit start designation command (A002(H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a fanfare designating command for sudden probability big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but does not send a fanfare designating command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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. Note that the special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, and therefore 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. Since the special winning opening after-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 after-opening 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 (A20A(H)) designating round 10.

The command A301 (H) is a production control command (big hit end designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the big hit game. The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the jackpot game based on the "normal jackpot" or the "probability variation jackpot" is finished. The command A302 (H) is a production control command (small hit/suddenly odd change jackpot end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability big hit game end. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured so as to transmit an ending designation command for sudden variation big hit end designation when it is a sudden variation big hit, but not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

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.

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that specifies that the first starting winning has been won. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning award designation command) that specifies that the second starting award has been awarded. In the present embodiment, hereinafter, the first start winning award designating command and the second start winning award designating command may be collectively referred to as a start winning award designating command.

Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total reserved storage number specification command) that specifies the total number (total reserved storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX(H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total addition storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies subtraction of the total addition storage number by 1. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a summed reserved storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the summed reserved storage number, but does not use the summation reserved storage number subtraction designation command, When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designating command for designating the total pending storage number after the subtraction may be transmitted.

In this embodiment, as the command for specifying the number of reserved storages, the case of transmitting the total reserved storage number designating command for designating the total number of reserved storages is shown. It may be configured to send a command that specifies the increased number of pending storages. Specifically, when the first reserved storage increases, a first reserved storage number specifying command that specifies the first reserved storage number is transmitted, and when the second reserved storage increases, the second reserved storage number is specified. The second reserved storage number designation command may be transmitted.

In addition, in this embodiment, as the hold storage information, a start winning award designating command for designating which of the first starting award winning opening 13 and the second starting award winning openings 14 and 17 the starting winning is won is transmitted, and the total holding is performed. Although the case of transmitting the total reserved storage number designation command for designating the storage number is shown, the effect control command transmitted as the reserved storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved storages increases, the reserved storage number addition designation command (the first reserved storage number addition designation command or the second reserved storage number addition) indicating that the first pending storage count or the second pending storage count has increased. (Holding storage number subtraction designation command or the first holding storage count subtraction designation command or the first holding storage count) indicating that the first holding storage count or the second holding storage count has decreased when the holding storage count has decreased. The second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

The command C4XX(H) and the command C6XX(H) are effect control commands (winning time determination result designating command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is a production control command (symbol design command) that indicates the result of determination of whether or not to be a big hit, whether or not to be a small hit, and a type of big hit among the determination results at the time of winning. is there. Further, the command C6XX(H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (fluctuation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the variation pattern type random number value is in the winning determination result. (Variable category command).

In this embodiment, in the prize effect processing (see FIG. 22) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit, a small hit, and a big hit type at the time of a start winning. Then, it is determined which judgment value range the fluctuation pattern type judgment random number value falls within. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value designating a big hit or a small hit and a value designating the type of the big hit are set, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the EXT data of the variation category command is set to a value that specifies the range of the determination value as the determination result, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize the type of the big hit, whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit, based on the value set in the symbol designating command. Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

The command C700 (H) is stored as the reserved memory because the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit although the starting winning is generated in either the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning openings 14 and 17. It is a production control command (invalid start winning award designation command) indicating that it has not been performed. Hereinafter, the starting winning that is not stored as the holding memory because it occurs when the number of holding memories reaches the upper limit is also referred to as an invalid starting prize. It should be noted that when an invalid start winning occurs, it is not stored as a reserved memory, but the prize balls are paid out according to the winning.

In this embodiment, when an invalid start winning occurs, the control for transmitting the invalid start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (steps S1212a and S1223a described later). Not limited to such a configuration, for example, when an invalid starting prize for the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, the first starting winning prize is transmitted without transmitting a symbol designating command, a variable category command, or a total reserved storage number designating command. The control for transmitting only the designated command is performed, and when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command of such a combination, it may be determined that an invalid start winning for the first starting winning opening 13 has occurred. Good.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the symbol designating command. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit occurs and the type of the big hit.

For example, in the winning effect process described later, when it is determined that the "out", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (designation 1 designating command) in which "00 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "normal big hit", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "probable variation big hit" is determined, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (designation 3 designating command) in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. In addition, for example, when it is determined that the "sudden probability big hit", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (designation 4 designating command) in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "small hit" is determined, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (designation 5 designating command) in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. The EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the display result designating command may be shared. With such a configuration, the data to be read can be shared when setting the symbol designating command and when setting the display result designating command.

17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, in this embodiment, which gaming state, which display result of the special symbols and effect symbols will be, and the variation pattern type determination random number at the time of starting winning. A value is set in the EXT data in accordance with which of the judgment values the value of is judged to be, and the variation category command is transmitted.

For example, when it is determined that the game state is in the normal state and out of the way at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the fluctuation pattern type determining random number is 1 to 79 in step S232 of the effect processing at the time of winning, which will be described later. Determine whether or not. When the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 1 command in which "00 (H)" is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the game state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-1 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storages. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is at least non-reach CA2-1 based on the receipt of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01(H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02(H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 100 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits the fluctuation category 4 command in which “03(H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which "05 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits the fluctuation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which "07 (H)" is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of Super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storages. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is at least Super CA2-7 based on the receipt of the variation category 8 command.

The thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 169, 199, 214 and 229 used to determine which of the above fluctuation categories they belong to are specifically shown in FIGS. 11(A) and 11(B). It is derived by picking up a value that can be the boundary of the range of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern type in the deviation variation pattern type determination table. This also applies to the following fluctuation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 29, and is assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination tables shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D and 11C. A threshold value used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of the determined determination value range.

In addition, for example, when it is determined that the game state is a probable variation state, a time-shortening state, or a deviation at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first sets the value of the variation pattern type determination random number to 1 in step S232 of the winning effect process described later. .About.219 is determined. When the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 219 (that is, when it is the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 changes the EXT data with "08 (H)" set. Send a category 9 command. Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 220 to 251 (that is, when it is the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA 2-7), the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” in the EXT data. The variable category 10 command is transmitted.

It should be noted that even when the game state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the variation pattern types of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the game state. Therefore, when executing the process of step S232 of the process for winning a prize, which will be described later, if it is not correct, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the game state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Further, in this case, the game state determination process of step S226 can be omitted.

In addition, for example, when it is determined that a "normal big hit" is obtained at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determining random number is 1 to 74 in step S232 of the winning effect process described below. Determine whether. When the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74 (that is, when it is the normal CA3-1 fluctuation pattern type), the CPU 56 sets the fluctuation category in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 Send a command. Next, when the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is 75 to 149 (that is, when it is the fluctuation pattern type of normal CA3-2), the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data. The variable category 22 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 150 to 251 (that is, when it is the variation pattern type of Super CA3-3), the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data. The variable category 23 command is transmitted.

In addition, for example, when it is determined that the "probable variation big hit" is obtained at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determining random number is 1 to 38 in step S232 of the winning effect process described below. To determine. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 38 (that is, when it is the variation pattern type of normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which the EXT data is set to “13 (H)”. 24 commands are transmitted. Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 39 to 79 (that is, when it is the normal CA3-2 fluctuation pattern type), the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data. The variable category 25 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 80 to 251 (that is, when it is the variation pattern type of Super CA3-3), the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data. The variable category 26 command is transmitted.

Further, for example, when it is determined that the sudden variation big hit is suddenly generated at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determining random number is 1 to 100 in step S232 of the effect processing at the time of winning described later. To judge. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 (that is, when it is the variation pattern type of the special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which the EXT data is set to “16 (H)”. 27 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 101 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “17 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 28 command is transmitted.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit will be made at the time of winning the start prize, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

It should be noted that since the total number of pending storages is not always the same when the winning determination is performed at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, the variation indicated by the winning determination result designation command It may happen that the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variable display. However, in this embodiment, a common determination value is assigned to at least the variation pattern types of super CA2-7 and super CA3-3 regardless of the total number of pending storages (FIGS. 10 and 11). (See), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, a pre-reading notice effect, which will be described later, may be executed on the variation display determined at the time of winning when the variation pattern type is Super CA2-7 or Super CA3-3. Note that only when it is determined that the variation pattern types of the super CA 2-7 and the super CA 3-3 are set, the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 (specifically, variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation The category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of a winning determination result of other variation pattern types. Further, when it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than the super CA 2-7 and the super CA 3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted.

Further, in this embodiment, the common judgment value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-1 regardless of the total number of pending storages (see FIG. 11). Pre-reading notice effect) may be executed.

It should be noted that the “prefetch notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the variable display that is the target of the notice effect is started. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a case will be described in which a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is executed.

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the process of the winning determination is executed every time the start winning occurs, and the symbol designating command shown in FIG. 16 is transmitted and the variable category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is transmitted. . Then, based on the received symbol designating command and variation category command, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or a reach is made in advance before the variation display of the notice target is started. Predictive Execute predictive preview.

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. 14 and 15, 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 FIGS. 14 and 15, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are 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.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S27) 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 is executed. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 56, if any of the first starting opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a, 17a is turned on, that is, the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14,17 If the start winning is generated in any of the above, the start opening switch passage processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If neither the first start winning opening switch 13a nor the second starting opening switches 14a and 17a are turned on, the starting opening switch passing process (step S312) is not executed and the step S300 is performed according to the internal state. ~ Any one of S310 is performed.

The processes of steps S300 to S310 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.

Change 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 derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is 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 the 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 variation 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. The control for transmitting the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). It should be noted that 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 small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 27), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process of step S23.

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 pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. 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). 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 the big hit game.

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 the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). In addition, while performing control to transmit 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 set to 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 (for example, a probability variation flag) indicating the game state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

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

Small hitting open process (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. The processing etc. which confirms the closing conditions of the special winning opening are performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied, and the number of times of opening the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all opening is completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passage processing in step S312. In the starting opening switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state (step S1211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not in the on state, the process proceeds to step S1222. If the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S1212). If the first number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an invalid start winning award designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1212a), and proceeds to step S1222.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1213), 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 S1214). Further, the CPU 56 sets the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14 and 17. Data indicating "first" is set in the corresponding area (step S1215).

In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is in the ON state (that is, when the game ball starts winning in the first start winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set, When the second start opening switches 14a and 17a are turned on (that is, when the game ball is started into the second start winning openings 14 and 17), data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area), When the 2 starting port switches 14a and 17a are turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding pending storage, 00(H) is set in the pending storage specifying information storage area (holding specific area).

FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). As shown in FIG. 21A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Note that FIG. 21A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 21(A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first starting winning opening 13 or the 2 Based on the winning in the starting winning openings 14 and 17, data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the winning order. Therefore, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area), the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1216). In the process of step S1216, 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 stored in advance in the starting area switch passage process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area, but it is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be. 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. 21B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 21B, 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 A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (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 executes a winning effect production process of previously determining the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently performed (step S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step S1218), and also transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219).

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start prize-winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter in the EXT data, and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1221).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting port switches 14a and 17a are in the ON state (step S1222). If the second starting port switches 14a and 17a are not in the ON state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second starting opening switches 14a and 17a are in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory number for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the reserved storage number counter is 4 (step S1223). If the second number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an invalid start winning award designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1223a), and ends the process.

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 S1224), 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 S1225). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating “second” in the area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area) (step S1226).

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1227). In the process of step S1227, 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 random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the starting port switch passing process (at the time of winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. 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 executes a winning effect process (step S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step S1229), and also transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1230).

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning award designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter in the EXT data, and sets the total pending storage number designating command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1232).

22. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the prize winning effect process in steps S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the normal big hit determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal process described later, determine the big hit type, or the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process. However, separately from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14 and 17, before the variable display based on the starting winning is started. By executing the effect processing at the time of winning, it is confirmed in advance whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, and which judgment value range the big hit type and the variation pattern type random number value are. . By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer. The prefetching notice effect is executed by 100.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag indicating that the game state is the high probability state (probability change state). It is confirmed whether or not (step S221). If the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the big variation determination value at the time of probability variation shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not match (step S222). It is to be noted that a plurality of variable displays may be executed during the period from the confirmation of whether or not the probability variation state is in the step S221 at the time of winning the start prize until the actual start of the variable display based on the starting prize. There is. Therefore, the game state is changing between the time of confirming whether the state is the probability variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning and the actual start of the variation display based on the starting winning (for example, variation start. If there is a sudden big hit or sudden sudden big hit before, it may be changing from the normal state to the sudden change state.) Therefore, the game state determined in step S221 at the time of start winning and the game state determined at the start of fluctuation (see step S61 described later) do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, the game that is accompanied by a change in the game state in the currently stored pending memory is identified, and the start winning determination is made based on the changed game state. Good.

If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability variation (N in step S222), the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hitting determination values, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, the CPU 56, when there is a start winning into the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning-time effect processing in step S1217), the small hit determination table (first winning combination) shown in FIG. 9B. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol). Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14, 17 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1228), the small hit determination table (second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for (for).

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating that it is “out” in the symbol designating command. Is performed (step S224).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state and the time saving state in step S225 (specifically, whether the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are set). To judge. It should be noted that, after confirming whether or not the state is the probable variation state and the time saving state at the step S225 at the time of winning the start winning, until a variation display based on the starting winning is actually started, a plurality of Floating display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes during the period from the confirmation of whether the state is the probability variation state and the time saving state in step S225 at the time of winning the start prize until the actual variable display based on the starting prize is started. (For example, when the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state is changed to the probability variation state.). Therefore, the game state determined in step S225 at the time of start winning and the game state determined at the start of fluctuation (see step S61 described later) do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, the game that is accompanied by a change in the game state in the currently stored pending memory is identified, and the start winning determination is made based on the changed game state. Good.

Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for the deviation according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold value determination program for performing threshold value determination is incorporated in advance, and by determining whether or not it is greater than the threshold value, the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within any of the determination value ranges. Whether or not is determined, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is determined.

For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is equal to or less than the threshold value 219, and when it is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, when 1 to 219). Determines to set "08 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not less than or equal to 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined to set “09 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the game state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 169, 199, 214 and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines in step S232 to be described later whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79, and when the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Determines to set "00(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined that "01(H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined to set “02(H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined to set “03(H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined to set “04 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is less than or equal to 214 (that is, 200 to 214), it is determined to set “05(H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, 215 to 229), it is determined that "06 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not less than or equal to 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that "07 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

In the example of the threshold value determination shown above, since the threshold value is determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value, the threshold value determined later may be determined. It does not fall below the threshold of the previous order. That is, when it is determined whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, the value does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order, Will be determined. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. It may be determined as 199, 169, 99, 89 and 79. This also applies to the case of making a determination using another threshold value described below.

The threshold value in the normal state may be always set without performing the game state determination in step S225. Even with such a configuration, the range of judgment values is at least common for the variation pattern types that are "out of reach" and the variation pattern types that are "out of reach". It is possible to determine whether or not “out” or “out of super reach”.

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 sends the EXT data “04 (H)” indicating that the small hit is a symbol designating command. Is set (step S227).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). Note that in this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold 251 and determines in step S232 described later that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 251 (1 to 251). , It is determined to set “18 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18(H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the big hit determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 classifies the big hit type based on the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227. Is determined (step S229). In this case, the CPU 56, when there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning-time effect processing of step S1217), the jackpot type determination table (first (For special symbols) 131a is used to determine whether the big hit type is "normal big hit", "probability change big hit" or "sudden probability change big hit". In addition, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14, 17 (when executing the winning effect processing of step S1228), the jackpot type determination table (second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9E. It is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable variation big hit”, or “sudden variation jackpot” by using (for use) 131b.

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the jackpot type determination result in the symbol designating command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that the "normal big hit" is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "01(H)" indicating that the "normal big hit" is set in the symbol designating command. Further, when it is determined that the "probable variation big hit" is determined, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "02(H)" indicating that the "probability variation big hit" is the symbol designating command. Further, when it is determined that the "sudden probability big hit", the CPU 56 performs the process of setting the EXT data "03(H)" indicating that the "sudden probability big hit" is the symbol designating command.

Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for the big hit in accordance with the big hit type determined in step S229 (step S231).

For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 74 and 149 when it is determined that the "normal big hit" is made. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 74, and when the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Determines to set "10 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined to set “11 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18). If it is not equal to or less than the threshold value 149 (that is, if it is 150 to 251), it is determined to set “12 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18).

In addition, for example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 38 and 79 when it is determined that the “probable variation big hit” has occurred. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 38, and when the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 38 (that is, 1 to 38). Determines to set "13 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined to set “14 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18). When the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined to set “15 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18).

In addition, for example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 100 when it is determined that the "sudden probability big hit". In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is 100 or less, and when it is 100 or less (that is, 1 to 100). Determines to set "16(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold is not 100 or less (that is, 101 to 251), it is determined to set “17 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold values set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 to determine which value the variation pattern type determination random number has. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

Note that in steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a fluctuation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 10 and 11) is set, and in step S232, the set fluctuation pattern type is set. The determination table may be used to determine the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type.

Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00(H)” to “09(H)” and “10” as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. (H)" to "18(H)" is set in the EXT data of the variable category command.

In addition, in this embodiment, even when it is determined that a big hit or a small hit in the winning determination, it is uniformly determined which range the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within. When it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is reached, the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, a symbol designating command indicating that the winning determination has been made when it becomes a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted, and a variation category command that comprehensively indicates that it is a variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. .. Then, for example, although the effect control microcomputer 100 does not specifically indicate which variation pattern type, the variation which is comprehensively represented as one of the jackpot variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a look-ahead notice effect described later may be executed.

23 and 24 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. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of special symbols 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 on the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed on 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.

When the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to be preferentially executed as shown in this embodiment, in the winning effect production process shown in FIG. 22, the big hit determination random number (random R) is used. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the normal state or the time saving state may be executed, and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the probability changing state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is performed. It may be executed and the processes of steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the variation display of the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, between the determination result of the big hit in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the big hit at the time of the actual variation start. It is possible to prevent the deviation.

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 reserved storage number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each reserved area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

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. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (the values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages=m (m=2 to 8) in the pending specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages=m-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers (or the respective second reserved memory numbers) are always extracted is always the first reserved memory 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 (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) 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 control command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total reserved storage number subtraction designation command are sequentially ordered for each timer interrupt. It will be transmitted to the computer 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 command for specifying the total number of reserved storage subtractions is transmitted. In addition, when the variation of the special symbol is started, a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt 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, 17, that is, "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. Is set to the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processes of steps S300 to S310 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads 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 jackpot determination which is extracted in step S1216 of the first starting opening switch passage processing or step S1227 of the second starting opening switch passage processing 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 big hit judgment module compares the predetermined big hit judgment value and small hit judgment value (see FIG. 9) with the big hit judgment random number, and when they match, executes processing to decide to make big hit or small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes the processing of the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is the probable variation state, the probability of being a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is the non-probability variation state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot 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. 9A in the ROM 54 are set) 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. 9(A), the CPU 56 determines to make a big hit for the special symbol. 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 the stop symbol in the special symbol display 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, it is determined to be a "probability variation jackpot" or "a sudden variation jackpot", and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. After the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

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

If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value (N in step S62), that is, if it 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. 9D. 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. 9(E).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to a value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "suddenly sudden change big hit") 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 S1216 of the first starting opening switch passing process or step S1227 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. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability of sudden probability jackpot being selected is high.

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 "normal big hit", "01" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "sudden change big hit", "03" is set as data showing the big hit type.

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is the deviating symbol is determined as the 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, "1", "3", or "7", is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "sudden sudden change jackpot", "1" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "normal jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. However, when the "probable variation big hit" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the small hit flag is set, "5" which is a small hit symbol is determined 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. 25 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 uses the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 10(A) as a table to be used for determining the fluctuation pattern type as one of a plurality of kinds. )-(C)) (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines that the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 10(D ) Reference) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S95). 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, when it is determined to be the "normal big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. 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, when it is determined to be the "probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit", the probability variation flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. 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 S95), the CPU 56 confirms whether the total pending storage number is 5 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 5 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type determination table 135A (for deviation) is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 11A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the total pending storage number is 5 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 11B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), 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. Is also shifted (see steps S169 and S170), and if Y is determined in step S95, there is a case of a probable variation state or a case where control is performed only in the time saving state). As the table used to determine any of the plurality of types, the out-of-shift variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 11C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S95 to S99, when the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, the deviation variation shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, the out-of-shift variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 11C is selected. In this case, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S102. The non-reach PA1-2 of the shortening fluctuation is determined as the pattern (see FIG. 13). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, or when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be displayed. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the time saving state (see FIG. 11C) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation based on the number of pending storages (see FIG. 11(B)) is a different table, but a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

In this embodiment, even when the game 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 S95, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is almost 0. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 11A) may be selected.

In addition, in this embodiment, the processing of step S96 is executed so that the variable display of the shortened fluctuation may be displayed when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more. As will be described later, since the character change is executed when the total number of reserved storages reaches a predetermined number (eight), for example, even if the number of total reserved storages is relatively small. If the shortening variation is configured to be executable, it is difficult to accumulate the total number of pending storages up to a predetermined number (8), and it is difficult to perform character change. Therefore, the shortening variation is configured to be executable when the total number of reserved storages is relatively large, and the total number of reserved storages is likely to be accumulated up to a predetermined number (8) to some extent to facilitate character change. It is desirable to configure as follows. However, if the execution frequency of the shortening fluctuation is set too low, the number of total pending storages will remain high near the predetermined number (8) and will not be reduced, so the total number of pending storages will be moderate. It is desirable to set the execution frequency of shortening fluctuations so as to increase or decrease.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the type in which the distribution device 200 is provided as in this embodiment, the variation display of the shortening variation may be displayed when the total number of pending storage is 5 or more. Then, it is difficult to accumulate the total number of reserved storages up to a predetermined number (eight), and it is difficult to change the character. Therefore, the selection ratio of the shortening fluctuation may be set to be smaller than that of the gaming machine of the type in which the distribution device 200 is not provided.

For example, in a type of gaming machine in which the distribution device 200 is not provided, in the case of non-reach, the shortening variation is not selected when the number of pending storage is "1", and the number of pending storage is "2" or If it is common to select the shortening variation at a specific ratio when the number is “3” and always select the shortening variation when the number of pending storage is “4”, the type in which the distribution device 200 is provided. In the non-reach game machine, when the total pending storage number is "1" to "3", the shortening variation is not selected, and when the total pending storage number is "4" to "6" Select the shortening variation at a rate slightly lower than the specific rate, select the shortening variation at the specific rate when the total pending storage number is "7", and always select the shortening variation when the total pending storage number is "8" It may be done.

Further, when the total pending storage number is “7”, the selection ratio of the shortening variation may be lower than when the total pending storage number is “4” to “6”. By doing so, the start winning is likely to occur in the state where the total pending storage number is "7", and the execution frequency of the character change can be improved.

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 it in the processing of step S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100).

Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the variation pattern is one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. ), any one of the deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A (see FIG. 13) is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 is read from the random number buffer area (the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer), and the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101 is referred to, thereby changing the fluctuation pattern. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). 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 S103). 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 an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). 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 S106).

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, the variation pattern type may be determined by executing the processing of steps S95 to S100 based on the determination result of whether to reach. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 11) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 11). (Including the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. Alternatively, the variation pattern type may be determined.

Also, when determining whether or not to reach by the lottery process using the random number for reach determination, the reach of the reach is determined according to the total number of pending storage (may be the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number). The reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not the reach should be performed so that the reach probability becomes lower as the number of pending storages increases. In this case, the CPU 56, for example, in the determination of whether or not "super reach loss" or "non-reach loss" in the winning effect process, matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table. By determining whether or not to reach, it may be determined in advance whether or not the reach is reached. Incidentally, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, the “super reach is lost” depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable to perform a pre-reading notice effect by making a pre-determination as to whether or not “out of reach” occurs.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the production control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 14) in accordance with the determined types of big hit, small hit, and miss. Control. 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 jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not the "normal big hit" can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, when the type of the big hit is "probability variation big hit", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not the "probable variation big hit" can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". .. Then, when it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probability variation big hit" (that is, when it is "a sudden probability variation big hit"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designation command (step S115).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when the flag is out of alignment, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

FIG. 27 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 total reserved storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total reserved storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, that the total reserved storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted when transmitting the total reserved storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described later. The summed pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completed flag indicating is transmitted, and in step S1121, it is confirmed whether or not the summed suspension storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set total reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is reset by a special symbol stop process or a jackpot end process which will be described later when terminating variable display of the special symbol or terminating the jackpot. do it.

Next, if the total reserved storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the total reserved storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

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. 28 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 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). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", a big hit start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is sudden probability big hit, then a small hit/sudden sudden change big hit start command (command A002(H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot" or "sudden variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). It is judged based on.

In addition, the big hit display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", 2 times in the case of "sudden probability variation big hit") is set in the special winning opening release counter (step S135). .. Also, the round time per round in the big hit game is set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability big hit, 0.1 second is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability big hit, the round time is set to 29 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated 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 time saving counter showing the variable number of times of the special symbol in the time saving 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).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sends a small hit/suddenly probable variation big hit start command (command A002(H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the special winning opening opening counter (step S144). Also, the opening time for each big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds, which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability big hit, is set as the opening time for each big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit start preprocessing (step S308) (step S145).

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

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a 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 S164. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and the big hit end designation command is transmitted (step S162). Here, if it is the "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", the big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is "sudden probability variation big hit", small hit / sudden probability variation big hit An end designation command (command A302(H)) is transmitted. Then, the big hit end display timer is set to a value 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) (step S163), and the process is ended.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 30 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, in the case of shifting to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting 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 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 symbols of the special symbols are stopped 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 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 stopped and 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 stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the 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. 32 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 processing, which command (see FIGS. 14 and 15) 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.

33 and 34 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 5 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 production control command is any of the symbol designating commands (step S621), the production control CPU 101 sends the received symbol designating command to the first empty vacancy of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S622).

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 35, in the start winning award command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number are secured. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218 to S1221 and S1229 to S1232 of the starting opening switch passage processing of FIG. 20, there is a starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning openings 14 and 17. 4 commands within 1 timer interrupt, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, a starting winning designation command (first starting winning designation command or a second starting winning designation command), and a total reserved memory number designation command. Will be sent as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, a starting winning designating command, and a total reserved storage number designating command can be stored in association with each other in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the starting winning command storage area. The storage area is secured like this.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 stores the commands in the first storage area of the starting winning command storage area in the order in which they are received in the command analysis processing. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start winning award designation command, and the total reserved storage number designation command in one timer interrupt, so that if the command reception is normally performed, As shown in FIG. 35, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, a start winning designation command, and a total reserved storage number designating command are stored in that order (in FIG. 35, An example is shown in which commands are stored in storage areas 1 to 5).

Note that in the example shown in FIG. 35, the total reserved storage number designation command (7) that designates the total reserved storage number 7 in the storage area in which up to seven reserved storages have occurred in the previous variable display and the latest command is stored C207 (H)) is stored, and then one reserved memory is exhausted and the variable display based on the second reserved memory is started, and the storage state of the start winning award command storage area is shown. .

Further, each command stored in the command storage area at the time of starting winning prize shown in FIG. 35 is executed in step S635d described later each time the variable display of the effect symbols is started (each time the summed reserved storage number subtraction designation command is received). The contents stored in the first storage area 1 are deleted, and the contents of the start winning award command storage area are shifted. For example, when variable display of a new effect symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 35, the contents (each command and change pattern and change timing pattern described later) stored in the storage area 1 are deleted, The content stored in storage area 2 is shifted to storage area 1, the content stored in storage area 3 is shifted to storage area 2, and the content stored in storage area 4 is shifted to storage area 3. The contents stored in the storage area 5 are shifted to the storage area 4. In addition, the timing at which the contents are deleted may be during the effect symbol variation start process described later at the timing of starting the variable display of the effect symbol.

Further, in this embodiment, the symbol designating command, the variation category command, the starting winning designating command, and the total reserved storage number designating command which are received at the time of the occurrence of the starting winning are also expressed as a command at the time of the starting winning. Say. In addition, among these commands at the time of starting winning, the starting winning award designating command and the summed reserved storage number designating command, which are the commands for designating the information capable of recognizing that the first number of reserved memories or the second number of reserved memories have increased, When comprehensively expressed, it is also called pending storage information. In addition, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit determined in the winning effect production process (see FIG. 22) at the time of starting winning, a result designating a big hit type, a symbol designating command that is a command indicating a result determining a variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also called a winning determination result specification command or determination result information.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 35, a storage area is further secured in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the command storage area at the time of starting winning a prize so that a change pattern and a change timing pattern can be stored. The change pattern is a pattern (PT1A to PT7B) of the change mode of the display mode of the hold display, and is determined at the time of winning the start prize. Here, the change pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a change pattern table in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 36, each change pattern includes a “change mode” indicating a change mode of the display mode of the hold display, the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed (the number of times the change to the “character” is excluded). Is associated with the number of changes, the character change (change the display mode to the character), or the character change impossible.

For example, PT1A and PT1B are change patterns in which the number of changes is 0 because they remain “white” and do not change. Since PT2A and PT2B change from "white" to "blue", they have a single change pattern. Since PT3A and PT3B remain unchanged in “blue”, the number of changes is a change pattern of zero. Since PT4A and PT4B change from “white” to “blue” and then to “red”, they have a change pattern of two changes. Since PT5A and PT5B change from "white" to "red", they are change patterns in which the number of changes is one. Since PT6A and PT6B change from “blue” to “red”, they are change patterns in which the number of changes is one. Since PT7A and PT7B remain unchanged in "red", the number of changes is 0.

Hereinafter, PT1A and PT1B are "first change pattern type", PT2A and PT2B are "second change pattern type", PT3A and PT3B are "third change pattern type", PT4A and PT4B are "fourth change pattern type", PT5A and PT5B may be referred to as "fifth change pattern type", PT6A and PT6B as "sixth change pattern type", and PT7A and PT7B as "seventh change pattern type".

Further, for example, PT1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A are change patterns that cannot change characters. PT1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B are change patterns (hereinafter, may be referred to as "character changeable pattern") that can change characters. In this embodiment, the display mode of the pending display or the active display corresponding to the character changeable pattern is "character" on condition that the total number of held storages is 8 while the character changeable pattern is stored. It changes to ".

In addition, since "character" is not included in the "change mode" in any of the change patterns, it is possible to change the display mode of the hold display to "character" only when the total number of reserved memories becomes eight. It has a unique structure.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 35, there are three PT1A (change patterns that cannot change from "white" to any display mode) as the change patterns of the first, second, and fourth hold displays. PT2A (a change pattern that can change from “white” to “blue and does not change to a “character”) as a change pattern of the eye hold display is PT4B (“white”) as a change pattern of the fifth hold display. The change patterns that can be changed to red after changing from “blue” to “blue” are also stored in the “character”.

The change timing pattern is a pattern (T00 to T76) of change timing for changing the display mode of the hold display, and is determined at the time of winning the start prize. The change timing pattern is T00 to T07 selected when the number of changes (the number of times the change to the "character" is excluded) is one, and T10 to T76 selected when the number of changes is two. Can be roughly divided into

The elements of the change timing included in the change timing pattern are "active" which is the timing to start the corresponding active display, "1st" which is the timing to shift to the first hold display, and the second hold "The second", which is the timing of shifting to the display, "3rd", which is the timing of shifting to the third pending display, "4th", which is the timing of shifting to the fourth pending display, 5 "Fifth", which is the timing to shift to the sixth hold display, "6th", which is the timing to shift to the sixth hold display, and "7", which is the timing to shift to the seventh hold display There is an eye.

For example, T00 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “active”, T01 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “first”, and T02 is a change timing pattern is “second”. A certain change timing pattern, T03 is a change timing pattern with a change timing of "third", T04 is a change timing pattern with a change timing of "fourth", and T05 is a change timing pattern. Is a change timing pattern of "5th", T06 is a change timing pattern of "6th" change timing, and T07 is a change timing pattern of "7th" change timing. is there.

Further, for example, T10 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “first” and the second change timing is “active”.

Further, for example, T20 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is "second" and the second change timing is "active", and T21 is the first change timing is "second". This is a change timing pattern in which the second change timing is "first".

Further, for example, T30 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is "third" and the second change timing is "active", and T31 is the first change timing is "third". A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is "first", and T32 is a change timing in which the first change timing is "third" and the second change timing is "second". It is a pattern.

Further, for example, T40 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fourth” and the second change timing is “active”, and T41 is the first change timing is “fourth”. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is "first", and T42 is a change timing in which the first change timing is "fourth" and the second change timing is "second". The pattern T43 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is the "fourth" and the second change timing is the "third".

Further, for example, T50 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is "fifth" and the second change timing is "active", and T51 is the first change timing is "fifth". A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is "first", and T52 is a change timing in which the first change timing is "fifth" and the second change timing is "second". T53 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is "5th" and the second change timing is "3rd", and T54 is "5" in the first change timing. This is a change timing pattern in which the second change timing is the "fourth".

Further, for example, T60 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is "sixth" and the second change timing is "active", and T61 is "6th" in the first change timing. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T62 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “sixth” and the second change timing is “second”. T63 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is "sixth" and the second change timing is "third", and T64 is "6" in the first change timing. The change timing pattern in which the second change timing is the “fourth”, and the change timing pattern of T65 is the “sixth” in the first time and the “fifth” in the second change timing. It is a change timing pattern.

Further, for example, T70 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is "7th" and the second change timing is "active", and T71 is "7th" in the first change timing. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is "first", and T72 is a change timing in which the first change timing is "seventh" and the second change timing is "second". T73 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is "7th", the second change timing is "3rd", and T74 is "7th". A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is the “fourth” and the second change timing is “seventh” and the second change timing is the “fifth” in T75. This is a change timing pattern, and T76 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is the "seventh" and the second change timing is the "sixth".

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 35, T02 is stored as the change timing pattern of the third hold display, and T32 is stored as the change timing pattern of the fifth hold display. When the change pattern in which the number of changes in the display mode (the number of times the change to the “character” is excluded) is 0 is stored, there is no change timing, so the change timing pattern is stored. (For example, see the first, second, and fourth storage areas.).

If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. The latest symbol designating command is stored in the storage area (step S624).

If the received effect control command is the first start winning award designating command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 causes the received first start winning award designating command to be stored in each of the start winning award command storage areas formed in the RAM. The latest symbol designating command and the variation category command are stored in the storage area (step S626).

If the received effect control command is the second start winning award designating command (step S628), the effect control CPU 101 causes the received second start winning award designating command to be stored in each of the start winning award command storage areas formed in the RAM. The latest symbol designating command and the variable category command are stored in the storage area (step S629).

If the received effect control command is the total reserved storage number designation command (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received total reserved storage number designation command in each of the start prize winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. The latest symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the start winning award designating command (first starting winning award designating command, second starting award designating command) are stored in the storage region in the storage area (step S632). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the total number of reserved storages designated by the total number of reserved storages designation command in the total number of reserved storages storage area provided in the RAM (step S633).

If the received effect control command is the command for specifying the addition of the number of held storages to be subtracted (step S634), the effect control CPU 101 erases one of the held displays in the combined holding storage display unit 18c and the remaining holdings one by one. After shifting, the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display section 18c is updated based on the change pattern and the change timing pattern stored in the start winning command storage area (step S635). Specifically, by referring to the change timing pattern stored in each storage area, it is determined whether or not there is a pending display up to the change timing. With reference to this, the display mode of the hold display is changed. For example, since the change timing pattern corresponding to the storage area 3 in FIG. 35 is T02, the display mode of the corresponding pending display at the timing of shifting to the second pending display (when executing step S635 next). Will be changed. At that time, since the stored change pattern is PT2A, it is changed from “white” to “blue”.

Even if the hold display reaches the change timing in step S635, if the hold display has already been changed to "character", the display mode of the hold display does not change.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts active display (step S635a). Here, the active display is started in the display mode based on the change pattern and the change timing pattern stored in the storage area 1 of the start prize winning command storage area. For example, when a change timing pattern (any of T00, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) including “active” is stored in the storage area 1, the associated change Active display is started in the last display mode (“blue” or “red”) in the pattern. Further, for example, when the storage area 1 stores a change timing pattern (any one other than T00, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) that does not include “active”, the summation is suspended. The active display is started in the display mode displayed in the first display area of the memory display unit 18c. If the display mode displayed in the first display area is “character”, the storage area 1 includes change timing patterns (T00, 10, 20, 30, 40, Even if any one of 50, 60, and 70) is stored, the active display of the “character” is started.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change pattern of the storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area is a character changeable pattern (PT1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B). (Step S635b) If it is not a character changeable pattern, the process proceeds to step S635d. If the pattern is a character changeable pattern, an active changeable flag indicating that the display mode of the active display can be changed to "character" is set (step S635c).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the data in the storage area 1 in the start prize winning command storage area and shifts and stores the remaining data (step S635d). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the total number of pending storages stored in the total number of pending storages storage area (step S636).

The processes of steps S635 to S636 may be executed based on the reception of a command (for example, a fluctuation pattern command) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 at the start of fluctuation. In this case, the command for designation of subtraction of the total reserved storage number may not be transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560.

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 S637). 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. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a continuous variation determination process for determining a continuous variation (step S800A). Then, a hold display control process for controlling the hold display is executed (step S800B). Next, the control relating to the general figure effect according to the variable display of the normal symbols is executed (step S800C).

Next, 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. 38 is a flowchart showing the continuous variation determination process. In this embodiment, the number of times the variable display is continuously executed is counted as the number of continuous changes. Then, when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (a multiple of 20 in this example), a privilege is given (a character change is executed in this example). Hereinafter, continuous execution of variable display is also referred to as continuous fluctuation, and continuous display of variable display is also referred to as continuous fluctuation.

In the continuous variation determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an invalid start winning command is received (step S3601), and if it is received, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the special grace period (for details). The value corresponding to the special grace period of 10 seconds is added to the special grace timer indicating (see below) (step S3602). Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes the special grace effect (step S3603). In the special grace production, for example, the character display of “addition of special grace period” indicating that the special grace period has been added is displayed, or the right to determine that continuous fluctuation continues regardless of the start timing is obtained. By displaying the continuous stock icon indicating the fact, it is notified that the relief regarding the continuous fluctuation can be received.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a fluctuation start timing (step S3604). Whether or not it is the fluctuation start timing can be determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start processing.

When it is the fluctuation start timing, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the continuous fluctuation flag indicating that the fluctuation display is continuously executed (that is, the continuous fluctuation continues) is set. Is confirmed (step S3605), if the continuous fluctuation flag is set, the value of the continuous fluctuation counter indicating the number of continuous fluctuations is incremented by 1 (step S3607), and if not set, the continuous fluctuation flag is set. At the same time (step S3606), the value of the continuous fluctuation counter indicating the number of continuous fluctuations is incremented by 1 (step S3607). By the processing of steps S3605 to S3607, if the continuous fluctuation is continued, the continuous fluctuation count is incremented by 1. If the continuous fluctuation is interrupted, the continuous fluctuation count is changed from 0 to 1. After that, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to display an image indicating the number of continuous changes (for example, refer to the continuous change number image 55 in FIG. 57) according to the value of the continuous change counter (step). S3607a).

When it is not the fluctuation start timing (N in step S3604), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the fluctuation stop timing (step S3608). Whether or not the fluctuation stop timing can be determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing.

When it is the fluctuation stop timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value to a grace timer indicating a grace period (details will be described later) according to the effect mode (step S3609). In this embodiment, it is possible to set the production mode A and the production mode B. In the case of the production mode A, a value corresponding to a grace period of 0.1 seconds is set in the grace timer, and in the case of the production mode B. Is set to a value corresponding to a grace period of 5 seconds. Then, the continuous variation determination process is ended.

When it is not the fluctuation stop timing (N in step S3608), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting timing (step S3610). Whether or not it is the variation pattern command reception waiting timing can be determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process.

When it is the variation pattern command reception waiting timing (Y in step S3610), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the grace timer if the grace timer has not timed out (step S3611), and the grace timer has timed out. It is determined whether or not (step S3612). If the grace timer has not timed out, the continuous variation determination process ends.

If the grace timer has timed out (Y in step S3612), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the special grace timer if the special grace timer has not timed out (step S3613), and the special grace timer It is determined whether a time-out has occurred (step S3614). If the special grace timer has not timed out, the continuous fluctuation determination process ends.

When the special grace timer has timed out (Y in step S3614), the effect control CPU 101 resets the continuous fluctuation flag and the continuous fluctuation counter (steps S3615 and S3616). That is, the continuous fluctuation is interrupted and the number of continuous fluctuations becomes zero. In this embodiment, even if the continuous variation counter is reset in step S3616, the display of the continuous variation number is not immediately updated, but is updated at the start of the next variation (for example, the continuous variation number is displayed as "28"). May be updated immediately after being reset (for example, the display of the number of continuous fluctuations is updated from “28” to “0”).

As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, the value of the continuous fluctuation counter is incremented by 1 at the fluctuation start timing by the processing of steps S3604 to S3607. Further, through the processing of steps S3608 to S3609, a value corresponding to the grace period is set in the grace timer at the fluctuation stop timing. Further, by the processing of steps S3611 to S3616, the value of the grace timer is subtracted at the variation pattern command reception waiting timing, and if the grace timer times out, the continuous variation flag is reset and the continuous variation counter is reset. (That is, the continuous fluctuation is interrupted and the number of continuous fluctuations becomes 0). By these processes, when the next variable display is started before the predetermined grace period elapses after the variable display is finished, it is determined that the variable display is continuously executed. Therefore, by facilitating the continuous execution of the variable display, the interest can be improved, and at the same time, it is possible to prevent the fun from being lowered because it is not easy to continuously execute the variable display. be able to.

By the process of step S3609, a value corresponding to the grace period according to the effect mode is set in the grace timer at the variation stop timing. Therefore, the grace period can be changed by changing the production mode, and the difficulty level of continuous fluctuation can also be changed. Specifically, by increasing the grace period, it is possible to reduce the difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation, and by shortening the grace period, it is possible to increase the difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation. With such a configuration, the game characteristics can be adjusted and the effect of production can be enhanced.

However, in the production mode A, since the grace period is 0.1 seconds, there is practically no grace period, and in order to continue continuous fluctuation, one or more hold memories are stored at the end of the variable display. Must be remembered. Not limited to the configuration example shown in FIG. 38, for example, it is determined whether the pending storage is stored at the end of the variable display, and if stored, it is determined that the continuous variation is continuing, If it is not stored, it may be determined that the continuous fluctuation is interrupted (that is, the continuous fluctuation flag and the continuous fluctuation counter are reset). Also, in the case of the effect mode A, as in the effect mode B, a substantial grace period may be provided.

Further, in this embodiment, since the player can set the effect mode (see steps S828 to S829 described later), the player can change the grace period. Therefore, it is possible to play a game that matches the taste of the player.

In this embodiment, the grace period is set corresponding to the effect mode, but may be set independently of the effect mode. Further, the grace period is configured so that the player can change it by changing the effect mode, but it may be configured so that the administrator of the gaming machine (or only the administrator) can also change it. For example, the setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and the grace period can be set by operating the operating means such as the push button 120 or the operating means such as a switch provided inside the gaming machine (operable only by the administrator). You may do it. With such a configuration, it is possible to adjust the game property according to the taste of the manager of the gaming machine.

Further, the grace period may be set according to the gaming state. For example, the grace period may be set to be longer in the normal state in which the start winning is less likely to occur than in the high base state. With such a configuration, it is possible to set the degree of difficulty in which continuous fluctuation is continued according to the gaming state, and it is possible to improve the effect for each gaming state.

Further, in this embodiment, when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (in this example, a multiple of 20), regardless of the grace period set by the effect mode, that is, regardless of the difficulty level of continuing continuous fluctuations, Although it is configured to grant a privilege (in this example, a character change is executed), the invention is not limited to such a structure, a plurality of types of benefits can be granted, and a set grace period (that is, continuous fluctuation). Different privileges may be given according to the difficulty level of continuing the. For example, in a case where the grace period is set such that the degree of difficulty of continuing continuous fluctuation is high, a privilege having a high value or rarity may be given (or a given rate is high). With such a configuration, it is possible to give a privilege according to the setting of the grace period (that is, the degree of difficulty of continuing the continuous variation), and it is possible to improve the effect of production.

It should be noted that the privilege to be granted may be one in which another effect related to the manner of variable display or display result such as a character change is executed, or an effect that is not related (for example, display of a predetermined image or The music may be played back), or the player may be able to change the effect settings such as the effect mode. In addition, as the privilege to be given, a two-dimensional code for accessing a server that provides image content or music content is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the player can download the desired image content or music content to the information terminal. Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out. In this embodiment, when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, there is no reserved memory, or when the execution of the character change is limited (for example, the reserved memory in which the character change is possible is not stored. In some cases, the pending storage stored before the changeable pending storage includes jackpot pending or out-of-reach pending, but in such a case, a privilege other than the character change is given. Good.

In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 38, when the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number (in this example, a multiple of 20) (for example, when the predetermined number of times is one or two more) (For example, a suggestion image 55B (see FIG. 57(5)) that suggests that the effect display device 9 is about to reach a predetermined number of times, a predetermined effect sound is output, a lamp, (E.g., causing an LED or the like to emit light) may be performed. With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the fact that the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

With the configuration that gives a privilege when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, it is expected that the number of invalid start prizes will increase because the firing operation is prompted, but of course the invalid start prize does not occur. Not desirable for players. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, the next variable display is started after the grace period elapses after the variable display ends based on the occurrence of the invalid start winning. Even so, it is configured to determine that the continuous fluctuation is continuing (that is, be relieved). With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement due to the occurrence of the invalid start winning, and it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

Specifically, by executing the processing of steps S3601 to S3602, when an invalid start winning occurs, a value corresponding to the special grace period is set in the special grace timer. Then, by executing the processes of steps S3612 to S3614, when the grace period elapses after the end of the variable display, the subtraction of the special grace period timer is started, and the continuous fluctuation is interrupted until the special grace period timer times out. Not determined to have been That is, even if the grace period elapses after the end of the variable display, if the next variable display is started before the further special grace period elapses, it is determined that the continuous fluctuation continues.

In addition, the processing of step S3602 is configured such that the special grace period is added by 10 seconds in accordance with the number of times the invalid start winning occurs. With such a configuration, even if an invalid start winning occurs a plurality of times, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement and enhance the effect of production. Note that the special grace period provided is not limited to such a configuration, and may be different depending on the number of times the invalid start prize is generated (for example, the special grace period becomes longer as the number of times increases). For example, when a new invalid start prize is generated in a state where the special grace period is given, a special grace period of 11 seconds is given, and when a new invalid start prize is generated, a special grace period of 12 seconds is given. It may be done. In this case, the granted special grace period may be added, or the granted special grace period may be reset. For example, in the state where the special grace period of 10 seconds is provided, if the special grace period of 11 seconds is given due to the occurrence of a new invalid start winning, the special grace period may be 21 seconds. The special grace period may be 11 seconds.

Further, in the process of step S3603, when an invalid start prize is generated, a special grace effect (for example, in the effect display device 9, the special grace period is set (or added) for 10 seconds due to the occurrence of the invalid start prize). Is displayed and a continuous stock icon indicating that the continuous fluctuation has been obtained regardless of the start timing, which will be described later, is displayed.) Can be easily recognized, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

Note that, in the configuration example of FIG. 38, it is determined that the continuous variation is continued based on the occurrence of the invalid start winning once, until the total period for which the variation display is interrupted is 10 seconds (that is, the variation). The display may be interrupted multiple times.) Not limited to such a configuration, but only once if the variable display is interrupted within 10 seconds based on the occurrence of one invalid start prize. It may be determined that the continuous fluctuation is continuing. That is, the content of the relief when the invalid start winning occurs may be different.

Further, in the configuration example of FIG. 38, based on the occurrence of the invalid start winning, even if the grace period elapses after the end of the variable display, the next variation display is started before the special grace period elapses. Then, it is determined that the continuous variation is continuing, but not limited to such a configuration, for example, it is determined that the continuous variation is continuing regardless of the timing when the next variation display is started. You may do it. That is, the contents of relief may be different.

Further, depending on the effect mode and the game state when the invalid start winning occurs, there may be a case where the special grace period is set and a case where the special grace period is not set, or the contents of the relief are different as described above. You may do it.

In addition, each time the invalid start prize occurs, relief regarding continuous fluctuation (for example, granting a special grace period or granting a right to determine that continuous fluctuation continues regardless of the start timing) is given. Whether or not, the content of the relief to be granted (for example, granting a special grace period of either 5 seconds or 10 seconds, or granting the right that continuous fluctuation is determined to continue regardless of the start timing) ) May be determined by lottery. In this case, the presence or absence of the relief related to the continuous variation and the content of the relief may be determined at different rates depending on the number of continuous variations, the effect mode (that is, the setting state of the grace period), the game state, and the like. For example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is a predetermined number of times or more (that is, when the continuous fluctuation continues for a long period of time), or in the production mode A (that is, when the grace period is short and the continuous fluctuation is difficult). ), the rate at which relief for continuous fluctuations is given may be increased.

In addition, a lottery effect such as roulette may be executed to draw attention to the content of the relief to be given or not, along with the lottery for the relief to the continuous variation. In this case, one of a plurality of types of lottery effects may be executed at different rates depending on the number of continuous fluctuations, the effect mode (that is, the setting state of the grace period), the game state, and the like. For example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is a predetermined number of times or more (that is, when the continuous fluctuation continues for a long period of time), or in the production mode A (that is, when the grace period is short and the continuous fluctuation is difficult). ), the proportion of execution of a lottery effect in a flashy effect mode may be increased.

Further, in this embodiment, regardless of whether it is the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol, when continuously executed, it is configured to count as the number of continuous fluctuations. However, without being limited to such a configuration, for example, only the variable display of the first special symbol (or the variable display of the second special symbol) may be counted as the number of continuous variations. In this case, for example, after the variable display of the first special symbol is finished, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started before the grace period (and the special grace period) elapses, the continuous variation continues. May be determined, or the continuous fluctuation may be determined to be interrupted.

Further, in this embodiment, the number of times the variable display is continuously executed is counted as the number of continuous fluctuations, and the privilege is given based on the number of continuous fluctuations reaching a predetermined number. However, for example, as shown in FIG. 60, points are added every time variable display is continuously executed (step S3607b), and the number of added points reaches a predetermined number of points (for example, 30 points). Based on this fact (step S3607c), the privilege may be granted (step S3607d). In this case, as shown in step S3607b of FIG. 60, when the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed The points to be performed may be different. Specifically, 1 point is given when the number of continuous fluctuations is counted based on the variable display of the first special symbol, and 2 points when the number of continuous fluctuations is counted based on the variable display of the second special symbol. May be given. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on which of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and it is possible to enhance the effect. In addition, the privilege provided in step S3607d may be the execution of the character change as in the case where the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, or the other privilege described above.

Further, for example, when configured to count only the variation display of the first special symbol as the number of continuous variation, no points are awarded even if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, but of the second special symbol When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed after the variable display is executed, more points than usual may be given. Specifically, 1 point is awarded when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the state where the continuous fluctuation is continued. Then, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, no points are given. However, when the variable display of the first special symbol is then executed, 3 points are awarded. Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, 1 point is awarded. With such a configuration, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, so that it is neither directly counted as a continuous variation number nor given points, but the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. Since it is more advantageous than that executed, it is possible to focus on which special symbol variable display is executed.

Further, instead of the configuration shown in FIG. 60, for example, when the number of times the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed reaches a predetermined number, points are given, and a predetermined point is given. The privilege may be granted based on the number reached. Also in this case, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may have different degrees of advantage. For example, when the number of times the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed reaches 10 times, 1 point is given, and the number of times the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed is 10 times. You may make it give 2 points when it reaches, and when the number of times the variable display of the 1st special symbol is continuously executed reaches 10 times, it gives 1 point, and the 2nd special symbol One point may be given when the number of times the variable display is continuously executed reaches five.

As described above, in the present embodiment, “variable display is continuously executed” means that a pending storage for starting the next variable display when one variable display is finished is stored. Not only the status but also the status that the next variable display starts before the grace period (or the grace period and the special grace period) elapses after one variable display ends, or the variable display meets the specific condition. It is a concept including a state to be started (for example, a state in which it is determined that continuous fluctuation continues regardless of the start timing of the next fluctuation display based on occurrence of an invalid start winning).

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the hold display control process. In the hold display control process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a new start-up winning command is received (step S3501), and if not received, the hold display control process is ended as it is. When a new start winning command is received, it is determined whether or not the received starting winning command includes information indicating that a big win or a small win will be included (step S3502). Specifically, it is possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit or a small hit by at least one of the symbol designating command and the variation category command.

When it is a big hit or a small hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect mode A is controlled (step S3503). In this embodiment, an effect mode A and an effect mode B are provided as effect modes in which the selection patterns of the change pattern and the change timing pattern of the hold display are different. For example, in the effect mode A, “blue” or “red” which is the second mode is more likely to be changed to “character” which is the specific mode than “white” which is the first mode, and the “sixth feature” It is an effect mode in which it is easy to select a change timing pattern including "" and "7th". On the other hand, in the effect mode B, “white” which is the first mode is more likely to be changed to “character” which is the specific mode than “blue” or “red” which is the second mode, and “the sixth mode” It is a production mode in which it is difficult to select a change timing pattern including “” or “seventh” (that is, “white” that is the first mode is easily continued). Which effect mode is controlled can be determined by using a flag. For example, if a flag indicating that the effect mode is A is used, it is possible to determine which effect mode is controlled by determining whether or not the flag is set. The flag may be set when controlling the production mode A (for example, step S829 described later).

In step S3503, in the case of the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 101 selects the first hit change pattern determination table (step S3504), while in the effect mode B, the change for the second hit. A pattern determination table is selected (step S3505). Further, in step S3502, if the information indicating the big hit or the small hit is not included, that is, if the newly generated hold storage is the hold hold, the change pattern determination table for the break is selected (step S3506).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs the change pattern determination lottery for determining the change pattern using the change pattern determination table selected in any of steps S3504 to S3506 (step S3507).

Here, the change pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. Each change pattern determination table includes a selection ratio for each change determination result for the change pattern. The parentheses in the change pattern column indicate that the change pattern (character change pattern) allows the character change if (○) and the change pattern cannot change the character if (x). There is. Further, different selection ratios are provided depending on whether the total pending storage number is “1” or “2 or more”. When the total pending storage number is “1”, the changeable timing is set. Since there is only one change, the change patterns PT4A and 4B having the change count of 2 are not selected.

In addition, the column of “A+B” in the selection ratio when the winning determination result is the probability variation big hit shows the sum of the selection ratio with the associated change pattern. For example, in the column of “A+B” shown in FIG. 40, from the top, the sum of the selection ratios of PT1A and PT1B (that is, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type) when the total pending storage number is “1”, PT2A And the sum of the selection ratios of PT2B (that is, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type), the sum of the selection ratios of PT3A and PT3B (that is, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type), and the sum of the selection ratios of PT4A and PT4B ( That is, the selection ratio of the fourth change pattern type), the sum of the selection ratios of PT5A and PT5B (that is, the selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type), and the sum of the selection ratios of PT6A and PT6B (that is, of the sixth change pattern type). Selection ratio), and the sum of the selection ratios of PT7A and PT7B (that is, the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type). The same applies when the total pending storage number in FIG. 40 is “two or more” and in FIG. 41.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a first winning change pattern determination table used when the effect mode is A and the winning determination result is a big hit or a small hit.

First, the case where the first hitting change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “1” will be described.

When the winning determination result is a probability variation big hit (when the symbol designation command is C402 (H)), PT1A is 4%, PT2A is 6%, PT2B is 3%, and PT2B is 10%. PT3A at a rate of 4%, PT3B at a rate of 4%, PT5A at a rate of 15%, PT5B at a rate of 4%, PT6A at a rate of 19%, PT6B at a rate of 5%, a rate of 20%. In PT7A, PT7B is selected at a rate of 10%. At this time, the selection rate of the first change pattern type is 4%, the selection rate of the second change pattern type is 9%, the selection rate of the third change pattern type is 14%, and the fourth change pattern type. Is 0%, the selection rate of the fifth change pattern type is 19%, the selection rate of the sixth change pattern type is 24%, and the selection rate of the seventh change pattern type is 30%. ..

When the winning determination result is usually a big hit (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 5%, PT2A is 10%, PT3A is 15%, and 20% is PT3A. PT5A, 25% PT6A, and 25% PT7A are selected.

When the winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A is 10%, PT2A is 10%, and PT2A is 20%. % PT3A, 20% PT5A, 20% PT6A, and 20% PT7A.

Next, a case will be described in which the first hitting variation pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “2 or more”.

When the winning determination result is a probability variation big hit (when the symbol designating command is C402 (H)), 1% PT1A, 2% PT2A, 1% PT2B, 3% PT3A at a ratio of 2%, PT3B at a ratio of 2%, PT4A at a ratio of 8%, PT4B at a ratio of 2%, PT5A at a ratio of 15%, PT5B at a ratio of 5%, and a ratio of 18%. With PT6A, PT6B is selected with a ratio of 10%, PT7A is selected with a ratio of 23%, and PT7B is selected with a ratio of 10%. At this time, the selection rate of the first change pattern type is 1%, the selection rate of the second change pattern type is 3%, the selection rate of the third change pattern type is 5%, and the fourth change pattern type. Is 10%, the selection rate of the fifth change pattern type is 20%, the selection rate of the sixth change pattern type is 28%, and the selection rate of the seventh change pattern type is 33%. ..

When the winning determination result is usually a big hit (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 3%, PT2A is 6%, PT3A is 8%, and PT3A is 10%. PT4A, 18% PT5A, 25% PT6A, and 30% PT7A are selected.

If the winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or small hit (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A is 10%, PT2A is 10%, and PT2A is 10%. % PT3A, 10% PT4A, 20% PT5A, 20% PT6A, and 20% PT7A.

FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a second winning change pattern determination table used when the effect mode is B and the winning determination result is a big hit or a small hit.

First, a case where the second hit variation pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “1” will be described.

When the winning judgment result is a probability variation big hit (when the symbol designating command is C402 (H)), PT1B is 6%, PT2A is 4%, PT2B is 5%, and PT2B is 10%. PT3A at a rate of 4%, PT3B at a rate of 4%, PT5A at a rate of 16%, PT5B at a rate of 3%, PT6A at a rate of 22%, PT6B at a rate of 2%, a rate of 27%. In PT7A, PT7B is selected at a rate of 1%. At this time, the selection rate of the first change pattern type is 6%, the selection rate of the second change pattern type is 9%, the selection rate of the third change pattern type is 14%, and the fourth change pattern type. Is 0%, the selection rate of the fifth change pattern type is 19%, the selection rate of the sixth change pattern type is 24%, and the selection rate of the seventh change pattern type is 28%. ..

When the winning determination result is usually a big hit (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 5%, PT2A is 10%, PT3A is 15%, and 20% is PT3A. PT5A, 25% PT6A, and 25% PT7A are selected.

When the winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A is 10%, PT2A is 10%, and PT2A is 20%. % PT3A, 20% PT5A, 20% PT6A, and 20% PT7A.

Next, a case where the second hitting change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “2 or more” will be described.

When the winning determination result is a probability variation big hit (when the symbol designating command is C402 (H)), PT1B is 7%, PT2A is 2%, PT2B is 6%, and PT2B is 4%. PT3A at a rate of 5%, PT3B at a rate of 5%, PT4A at a rate of 6%, PT4B at a rate of 4%, PT5A at a rate of 12%, PT5B at a rate of 3%, 21%. In PT6A, PT6B is selected at a rate of 2%, PT7A is selected at a rate of 27%, and PT7B is selected at a rate of 1%. At this time, the selection rate of the first change pattern type is 7%, the selection rate of the second change pattern type is 8%, the selection rate of the third change pattern type is 9%, and the fourth change pattern type. Is 10%, the selection rate of the fifth change pattern type is 15%, the selection rate of the sixth change pattern type is 23%, and the selection rate of the seventh change pattern type is 28%. ..

When the winning determination result is usually a big hit (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 3%, PT2A is 6%, PT3A is 8%, and PT3A is 10%. PT4A, 18% PT5A, 25% PT6A, and 30% PT7A are selected.

When the winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or small hit (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A is 10%, PT2A is 10%, and PT2A is 10%. % PT3A, 10% PT4A, 20% PT5A, 20% PT6A, and 20% PT7A.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation change pattern determination table used when the winning determination result is a deviation.

First, the case where the shift change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “1” will be described.

When the winning determination result is out of super reach (when the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variation category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)), PT1A has a ratio of 30% to 24. % PT2A, 19% PT3A, 14% PT5A, 9% PT6A, and 4% PT7A.

If the winning determination result is other (when the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variation category command is other than C607 (H) and C609 (H)), PT1A is 15% at a rate of 80%. PT2A is selected at a ratio of 5% and PT3A is selected at a ratio of 5%.

Next, a case where the shift change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “2 or more” will be described.

When the winning determination result is out of super reach (when the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variation category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)), PT1A is 20% at a rate of 30%. % PT2A, 18% PT3A, 15% PT4A, 10% PT5A, 5% PT6A, 2% PT7A. It

When the winning determination result is other (when the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variation category command is other than C607 (H) and C609 (H)), PT1A is 15% at 80%. PT2A is selected at a ratio of 5% and PT3A is selected at a ratio of 5%.

Comparing the change pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 40 to FIG. 42, the selection ratio for each change pattern type when the total pending storage number is 2 or more and the big hit or the small hit is at least the first change pattern type. <Second change pattern type<Third change pattern type<Fourth change pattern type<Fifth change pattern type<Sixth change pattern type<Seventh change pattern type On the other hand, the selection ratio for each change pattern type in the case of the deviation is as follows: first change pattern type>second change pattern type>third change pattern type>fourth change pattern type>fifth change pattern type>sixth change pattern Type>Seventh change pattern type. Therefore, the reliability of being a big hit or a small hit is as follows: first change pattern type<second change pattern type<third change pattern type<fourth change pattern type<fifth change pattern type<sixth change pattern type< It is the seventh change pattern type.

Here, focusing on the change mode (see FIG. 36) in each change pattern type, the change pattern type including “blue” is a big hit or a small hit rather than the change pattern type including “white”. High confidence in things. Similarly, the change pattern type including “red” has higher reliability for a big hit or a small hit than the change pattern type including “blue”. Further, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 42, the character changeable pattern is a change pattern that can be selected only when the probability variation jackpot is selected. Therefore, the “character” can be changed only when the probability variation jackpot is achieved. This is a variation. As a result, the reliability of the probability variation big hit is “white”<“blue”<“red”<“character”.

In addition, in the first change pattern determination table for winning shown in FIG. 40, when the winning determination result is a probability big jackpot, the selection ratio (PT1B:0%) of the character change pattern to the selection ratio of the first change pattern type is While being 0%, the selection ratio of the character change pattern to the selection ratio of the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type is higher than 0%. The selection ratio of PT1B which is the character change pattern in the first change pattern type is the selection ratio of PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B and 7B which is the character change pattern in the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type. Lower than. Therefore, in the effect mode A, the ratio of the hold display that is displayed in “white” and is not planned to be changed to “blue” or “red” in the future is already changed to “blue” or The percentage of the hold display that is displayed in “red” or that is planned to change to “blue” or “red” in the future changes to “character” is higher. As a result, in the effect mode A, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for changing to "character" by changing to "blue" or "red".

Further, in the second winning change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41, when the winning determination result is a positive change big hit, the selection ratio (PT1B: 6%) of the character change pattern to the selection ratio of the second change pattern type is While being 100%, the selection ratio of the character change pattern to the selection ratio of the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type is lower than 100%. The selection ratio of PT1B, which is the character change pattern in the first change pattern type, is the selection ratio of PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, which is the character change pattern in the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type. Higher than. Therefore, in the effect mode B, the ratio of the hold display that is already displayed in “blue” or “red” or that will be changed to “blue” or “red” in the future is changed to “character”. Also, the ratio of the pending display, which is displayed in “white” and is not planned to change to “blue” or “red” in the future, changes to “character” is higher. As a result, in the effect mode B, the player can be expected to change to "character" while being displayed in "white" without changing to "blue" or "red". .

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a change timing determination lottery for determining the change timing pattern (step S3508). Specifically, the change timing determination table is selected based on the change pattern determined in step S3507 and the effect mode being controlled, and the change timing is determined based on the total number of pending storages. Here, the change timing determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 45.

The change timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 43 to 45 are associated with the selection ratios of the change timing patterns for each of the total pending storage numbers (1 to 8). A specific change timing is associated with each change timing pattern.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing the first change timing determination table. In the first change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 43A, the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is "1", and the change timing determination table used when the production mode A is controlled. Is.

For example, in the first change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 43(A), when the total pending storage number is “1”, T00 is selected at a rate of 100% as the change timing pattern. When the total number of pending storages is “2”, T00 is selected at a rate of 40% and T01 is selected at a rate of 60% as change timing patterns. When the total number of pending storages is “3”, T00 is selected at a rate of 20%, T01 is at a rate of 30%, and T02 is at a rate of 50% as change timing patterns. When the number of total pending storages is “4”, as the change timing pattern, T00 is 20%, T01 is 20%, T02 is 30%, and T03 is 30%. To be done. When the total pending storage number is “5”, as the change timing pattern, T00 is 10%, T01 is 20%, T02 is 20%, T03 is 20%, and T04 is T04. Is selected at a rate of 30%. When the total pending storage number is “6”, as the change timing pattern, T00 is 15%, T01 is 15%, T02 is 15%, T03 is 15%, and T04 is T04. Is selected at a rate of 20% and T05 is selected at a rate of 20%. When the number of total pending storage is “7”, T00 is 10%, T01 is 10%, T02 is 15%, T03 is 15%, and T04 is a change timing pattern. Is selected at a rate of 15%, T05 at a rate of 15%, and T06 at a rate of 20%. When the total number of pending storages is “8”, the change timing patterns are T00 at a rate of 5%, T01 at a rate of 5%, T02 at a rate of 10%, T03 at a rate of 10%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 15%, T05 at a rate of 15%, T06 at a rate of 20%, and T07 at a rate of 20%.

In the first change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 43(B), the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is "1", and the change timing determination table used when the production mode B is controlled. Is.

For example, in the first change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 43(B), when the total pending storage number is “1”, T00 is selected at a rate of 100% as the change timing pattern. When the number of total pending storage is “2”, T00 is selected at a rate of 60% and T01 is selected at a rate of 40% as change timing patterns. When the total number of pending storages is “3”, the change timing pattern is selected such that T00 is 50%, T01 is 30%, and T02 is 20%. When the number of total pending storage is “4”, as the change timing pattern, T00 is 30%, T01 is 30%, T02 is 20%, and T03 is 20%. To be done. When the total number of pending storages is “5”, the change timing pattern includes T00 at a rate of 30%, T01 at a rate of 20%, T02 at a rate of 20%, T03 at a rate of 20%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 10%. When the total number of pending storages is “6”, as the change timing pattern, T00 is 20%, T01 is 20%, T02 is 15%, T03 is 15%, and T04 is T04. Is selected at a rate of 15% and T05 is selected at a rate of 15%. When the total number of pending storages is “7”, as the change timing pattern, T00 is 20%, T01 is 20%, T02 is 15%, T03 is 15%, and T04 is T04. Is selected at a rate of 15%, T05 is selected at a rate of 10%, and T06 is selected at a rate of 5%. If the total number of pending storages is “8”, the change timing patterns are T00 at a rate of 20%, T01 at a rate of 20%, T02 at a rate of 15%, T03 at a rate of 15%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 10%, T05 at a rate of 10%, T06 at a rate of 5%, and T07 at a rate of 5%.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing the second change timing determination table A. The second change timing determination table A illustrated in FIG. 43 is a change timing determination table used when the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “2” and the production mode A is controlled.

For example, in the second change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 44, when the total pending storage count is “2”, T10 is selected at a rate of 100% as the change timing pattern. When the total number of pending storages is “3”, T10 is selected at a rate of 10%, T20 is selected at a rate of 20%, and T21 is selected at a rate of 70% as the change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is "4", T10 and T20 are selected as 10% each, and T21 to T32 are selected as 20% each as the change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is "5", T10 to T43 are selected at a rate of 10% as the change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is "6", T10 to T31 are selected as 6% and T32 to T54 are selected as 7% as change timing patterns. When the total pending storage number is “7”, as the change timing pattern, T10 to T31 are 2% each, T32 to T54 are 3% each, and T60 to T65 are 10% each, To be selected. When the number of total pending storages is “8”, as the change timing pattern, T10 to T54 are 1% each, T60 to T72 are 6% each, and T73 to T75 are 7% each, T76 is selected at a rate of 10%.

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing the second change timing determination table B. The second change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 43 is a change timing determination table used when the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “2” and the production mode B is controlled.

For example, in the second change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 45, when the total pending storage count is “2”, T10 is selected at a rate of 100% as the change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is “3”, T10 is selected at a rate of 70%, T20 is selected at a rate of 20%, and T21 is selected at a rate of 10% as the change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is "4", T10 to T30 are selected at a rate of 20%, and T31 and T32 are selected at a rate of 10% as change timing patterns. When the total pending storage number is "5", T10 to T43 are selected at a rate of 10% as the change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is “6”, T10 to T43 are selected at a ratio of 7% and T50 to T54 are selected at a ratio of 6% as the change timing patterns. When the total number of pending storage is “7”, the change timing patterns are T10 to T54 at a rate of 6%, T60 to T63 at a rate of 3%, and T64 and T65 at a rate of 1%, respectively. To be selected. When the total pending storage number is "8", T10 to T54 are selected at a rate of 5%, T60 to T75 at a rate of 2%, and T76 at a rate of 1% as the change timing pattern. ..

Thus, in the effect mode A, relatively early timing is likely to be determined as the change timing (see FIG. 43(A) and FIG. 44). As a result, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the display mode will change to “blue” or “red” at an early time after the hold display is started (for example, immediately after the start winning is generated).

In particular, when the total pending storage number is "7" or "8", it is easy to select T06, T07, T60 to T76 which is the change timing pattern including the "sixth" and the "seventh" as the change timing. .. That is, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the sixth and seventh items is easily changed to “blue” or “red”. As described above, in the effect mode A, the rate of changing the character from “blue” or “red” is higher than the rate of changing the character from “white”, so the sixth and seventh characters are stored. By making it easier to change the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold memory to “blue” or “red”, the player can be expected that a character change will occur by accumulating the remaining few hold memories. It can be given and can promote a positive game.

Further, as described above, in the production mode B, relatively late timing is likely to be determined as the change timing (see FIG. 43(B) and FIG. 45). As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the display mode will change to “blue” or “red” at a later time (for example, immediately before the corresponding fluctuation starts) after the hold display is started. ..

In particular, when the total pending storage number is “7” or “8”, it is difficult to select the change timing pattern T06, T07, T60 to T76 including the “sixth” and the “seventh” as the change timing. .. That is, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the 6th or 7th hold storage is hard to change to “blue” or “red” (“white” is easy to continue). .. As described above, in the production mode B, the ratio of character change from “white” to character change is higher than the ratio of character change to “blue” or “red”. By making it difficult to change the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the memory to “blue” or “red” (it is easy to continue “white”), the character change occurs by accumulating the remaining few reserve memories. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and to promote a positive game.

After step S3508, the lottery results of the change pattern determination lottery (step S3507) and the change timing determination lottery (step S3508) are stored in the start winning command storage area (step S3509), and a display mode corresponding to the determined change pattern is displayed. Then, display of a new hold display is started (step S3510). For example, if any one of PT1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B is determined, the display of the hold display is started in "white" and any of PT3A, 3B, 6A, 6B is started. If "YES" is determined, the display of the hold display is started in "blue", and if either PT7A or 7B is determined, the display of the hold display is started in "red". After that, character change processing for changing the display mode of the hold display or the active display to "character" is performed (step S3511), and the hold display control processing ends.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the character changing process. In the character change process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the continuous variation counter is a predetermined value (a multiple of 20 in this example), and if the value is the predetermined value, that is, the number of continuous variations is a predetermined number ( In this example, when the number reaches a multiple of 20, the process moves to step S3702.

If the value of the continuous variation counter is not the predetermined value, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the total pending storage number is "8" (step S3701), and if it is not "8", the character change process is performed as it is. To finish. If it is “8”, that is, if the newly generated pending storage is the eighth pending storage, the execution of the suggestive effect ends if it has been executed (step S3702). The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that a pending memory in which the character can change is stored.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the displayed flag indicating that the hold display whose display mode has been changed to "character" is already displayed is set (step S3703), and is set. If so, the character changing process is ended as it is. As described above, in this embodiment, the character change is restricted from occurring in a plurality of pending displays or active displays. However, even in a configuration in which a character change can occur in a plurality of pending displays or active displays. Good.

If the displayed flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the active changeable flag is set (step S3704), and if it is not set, the character changeable reserve memory is set. Is stored (step S3705). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a character change pattern is stored in the start winning command storage area.

When the pending storage in which the character can be changed (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “changeable pending storage”) is stored, the effect control CPU 101 normally cancels all the pending storage stored before the changeable pending storage. It is determined whether the call is on hold (step S3706). Specifically, in the storage area before the storage area in which the character change pattern is stored, the symbol designating commands are all C400 (H), and the variation category commands are all C600 (H) or C608 (H). In this case, it is determined that all the pending storages stored before the variable pending storage are normally reserved. If all the pending storages stored before the changeable pending storage are not normally reserved, the character changing process is terminated. As described above, when the pending storage stored before the changeable pending storage includes the big hit holding or the out-of-reach holding, the execution of the character change is limited. If the hold display of the "character" is displayed, and if a big hit occurs in the change before the hold display, the effect of changing the character may be reduced. Therefore, when the big hit hold or the out-of-reach hold is included in the hold storage stored before the changeable hold storage, it is possible to prevent the effect of the character change from being lowered by limiting the execution of the character change. it can. In addition, if the out-of-reach hold is included in the hold storage stored before the changeable hold storage, execution of the character change may not be restricted.

When all of the hold storages stored before the corresponding hold storage are normally out of hold, the effect control CPU 101 sets the display mode of the corresponding hold display (hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the character can be changed) to “display mode”. Character” (step S3707). In addition, when a plurality of holdable memories in which the character can be changed are stored, the display mode of the earliest holdable display among the corresponding holdable displays (the holdable display corresponding to the holdable storage stored at the oldest timing) is changed. It shall be changed to a "character". After that, the effect control CPU 101 executes the special effect by starting the display of the special background (step S3709), and sets the displayed flag (step S3710).

If the active changeable flag is set in step S3704, the effect control CPU 101 changes the display mode of the active display to "character" (step S3708), and proceeds to step S3709. By executing steps S3704 and S3708, the active display is preferentially changed to the character even if the pending storage in which the character can be changed is stored.

It should be noted that in this embodiment, even when the start winning is generated in the state where the total pending storage number is “8” (that is, when the starting winning not contributing to the variation is generated), it is shown in FIG. The character changing process is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the character changing process may be executed only when the start winning is generated in the state where the total pending storage number is “7”.

In addition to the above-described conditions (for example, the total number of pending storages is a specific number, or the number of continuous fluctuations is a predetermined number), a character change occurrence condition, or an operation by a player (for example, a push button) (Operation to 120) may be added. For example, when the total pending storage number becomes “8” (or when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number), an operation promotion display that prompts the user to operate the push button 120 is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the push button is displayed. The processing from step S3704 may be executed only when the operation to 120 is detected, and when not detected, the character changing processing may be ended as it is.

It is also possible to perform a lottery at a predetermined ratio when the condition for occurrence of the character change is satisfied, and execute the character change based on the result of the lottery. For example, if Y in step S3704 or Y in step S3706, the lottery may be performed, and steps S3707 and S3708 may be executed at a predetermined ratio. At that time, if the execution target of the character change is the hold display, the execution ratio of the character change (which can be executed in the lottery is based on the number of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored). The determined ratio) may be different. For example, the case where the hold display of the character change execution target is the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage is higher than the case where the hold display corresponding to the eighth hold storage is higher. The execution of the character change may be determined, or conversely, when the hold display of the character change execution target is the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage, the eighth hold is displayed. The execution of the character change may be determined at a lower rate than in the case of the hold display corresponding to the memory.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the universal figure production control process. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a general figure effect according to the variable display of the normal symbols. In the universal figure effect control process, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the universal figure variation start command (Y in step S3801) and the continuous variation flag is set (Y in step S3802), it is normal. The stop symbol of the symbol becomes a winning symbol, and whether or not the variable suggestion ball device 15 indicates that the variable suggestion ball device 15 is changed to the open state (the state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning hole 17) is executed. In this case, the presentation mode is determined (step S3803).

In step S3803, one of the first to fourth release suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is selected according to the total pending storage number and the number of continuous fluctuations, and the execution of the release suggestion effect is performed using the selected table. The presence/absence and the effect mode when performing are determined.

In this embodiment, when the total pending storage number is 0 or 1, and the number of continuous fluctuations is less than 10, the first open suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48(A) is used, and the total pending storage is performed. When the number is 0 or 1 and the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more, the second opening suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48(B) is used, the total pending storage number is 2 or more, and the continuous fluctuations. When the number of times is less than 10 times, the third opening suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48(C) is used, and when the total pending storage number is 2 or more and the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more, The fourth opening suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48(D) is used.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the opening suggestion effect, the winning symbol “○” and the deviating symbol “×” are alternately displayed in a partial area of the effect display device 9, and the winning symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed. When the variable winning ball device 15 is changed to the open state, and the falling symbol "x" is stopped and displayed, the variable winning ball device 15 is not changed to the open state (see FIG. 59). In addition, it is possible to execute the opening suggestion effect in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and when the effect is performed in the second effect mode, the size is large and the effect display is larger than when the effect is performed in the first effect mode. The added hit symbol “◯” and the deviated symbol “×” are alternately displayed, and either one is stopped and displayed. That is, the second effect mode is more flashy than the first effect mode (see FIG. 59).

The characteristic feature of the first to fourth opening suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is that the opening suggestion effect is determined to be executed when the total pending storage number is 0 to 1 as compared to the case of 2 or more. Is a high percentage. With such a configuration, when the total number of reserved memories is small and continuous fluctuations are likely to be interrupted, the opening suggestion effect is executed (that is, the variable winning ball device 15 is changed to the open state, and the start winning is easily generated. It is possible to increase the frequency, and it is possible to enhance the staging effect.

In this embodiment, when the continuous fluctuation is continuing and the total pending storage number is 0 to 1, the continuous fluctuation is likely to be interrupted, and the execution frequency of the open suggestion effect is increased. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, the execution frequency of the suggestion release effect may be increased when the continuous fluctuation is likely to be interrupted only when the total pending storage number is 0, or the total pending storage number is 0. Further, the execution frequency of the suggestion release effect may be increased when the continuous variation is likely to be interrupted when the remaining variation time of the variation display being executed is less than the predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds).

Further, what is characteristic of the first to fourth opening suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is that the opening suggestion effect is determined to be executed when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more, compared to when it is less than 10. Is a high percentage. With such a configuration, the open suggestion effect is executed (that is, the variable winning ball device) when the continuous fluctuation is continued 10 times or more (that is, when the continuous fluctuation is continued for a long time and interest is increasing). It is possible to increase the frequency (indicating that 15 is changed to the open state and the starting winning is likely to occur). Therefore, the interest can be enhanced when the continuous fluctuation continues for a long time and interest in the continuous fluctuation is increasing.

In addition, what is characteristic of the first to fourth opening suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is that the continuous fluctuation is long (specifically, when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more) and the summation is suspended. That is, when the number of memories is small (specifically, when the total number of pending memories is 0 or 1), the ratio of execution in the second effect mode, which is more flashy than the first effect mode, is high. With such a configuration, the continuous variation continues for a long time and interest is increasing, and when the total pending storage number is small and the continuous variation is likely to be interrupted, the ratio of executing the open suggestion production is increased by the flashy second production mode. As a result, it is possible to make the opening suggestion production more noticeable and enhance the production effect.

48. In addition to the table shown in FIG. 48, when the previous continuous variation is slightly less than a predetermined number of times (a multiple of 20) (for example, a predetermined number of times −1 or a predetermined number of times −2), it is interrupted and is currently continuing. When the continuous fluctuation is still small (for example, less than 5 times), that is, when the continuous fluctuation reaches the predetermined number of times and the privilege is granted, it is used immediately after the continuous fluctuation is interrupted. A table may be provided to increase the rate at which it is determined that the open suggestion effect is not executed (or executed in the first effect mode, which is a modest mode). This is because if the open suggestion effect is executed by the second effect mode of the flashy mode immediately after the continuous fluctuation is interrupted just before the privilege is granted, the interest may be deteriorated.

Further, in this embodiment, the open suggestion effect is configured to be executable only when the continuous variation flag is set, that is, when the continuous variation is continued, but the continuous variation is not continued. It may be executable at any time, or may be executable only when continuous fluctuation is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) or more.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the opening suggestion effect in the determined mode (step S3804). If it is determined in step S3803 that the opening suggestion effect is not executed, step S3804 is omitted.

It should be noted that the opening suggestion effect may be executed in association with the variable display of the special symbol (that is, the variable display of the effect symbol). For example, as the opening suggestion effect, by stopping and displaying the special symbol different from the hit symbol “○” and the off symbol “×”, the variable display of the special symbol that is being executed (or stored as the pending storage) is displayed. You may suggest that it will be a big hit. In this case, as the opening suggestion effect, after the dislocation symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol, the disengagement symbol is changed to a special symbol so that it is being executed (or is stored as a pending storage). ) You may make it suggest that the variable display of special symbols will be a big hit.

FIG. 49 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 variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demo display flag indicating that the demonstration screen is being displayed is set (step S820), and is set. If so, control is performed to terminate the display of the demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S821), and the demo display flag is reset (step S822). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (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 transmitted even when the 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.

When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demo display flag is set (step S823).

When the demo display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the player has performed an effect mode selection operation for selecting an effect mode (step S828), and selects an effect mode. When the operation is performed, the flag corresponding to the selected effect mode is set according to the effect mode selecting operation (step S829). Further, the mode display (see FIG. 56) showing the controlled effect mode is switched so that the player can recognize which effect mode is controlled. After that, the variable pattern command reception waiting process ends.

For example, when the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 is detected while the demonstration screen is being displayed, selectable effect modes (for example, effect mode A and effect mode B) are displayed on the effect display device 9. Is configured. For the effect mode selection operation for selecting the displayed effect mode, for example, the cursor for designating the effect mode displayed on the effect display device 9 moves to another effect mode according to the tilt operation of the stick controller 122, This is realized by determining the effect mode designated when the push button 120 is pressed.

In step S828 and step S829, for example, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation detection signal is output from the push sensor 124, and selects the effect mode according to the output operation detection signal. In addition, in this embodiment, while the demonstration screen is being displayed, the production mode can be changed, but, for example, it is possible to change even during the variation display of the production symbol or during the big hit game. Good.

If the demo display flag is not set (N in step S823), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the demo designation command reception flag is set (step S824). Then, when the demo designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S825), and sets the demo display flag (step S826). ). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the demo designation command reception flag (step S827).

FIG. 50 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 design display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data (that is, the received display result specification command) stored in the display result specification command storage area. (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 in accordance with 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 (for example, “223” or “445”) as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo pattern. , A combination of a big hit symbol that does not reach and a symbol that is offset by one symbol) are also determined. 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 only on the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 51 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. 51, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. As a design, the combination of the effect designs in which the three designs have the same even number is determined. Moreover, when the received display result designation command indicates "probable variation big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the three symbols are the stop symbols. A combination of effect symbols arranged in the same odd number symbol is determined.

Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "suddenly probable variation big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command or the display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as a 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 a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. In addition, 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. In addition, a symbol (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) that evokes a probability variation state is also called a probability variation symbol, and a symbol (in this embodiment, an even symbol) that evokes that the probability variation state does not occur is a non-certain variation pattern. Also called.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a group notice effect, or a button notice effect) on the effect display device 9 during the variable display of the effect symbol. A notice effect setting process for determining is executed (step S8002).

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the displayed flag is set (step S8002A), and when it is not set, that is, when the "character" hold display is not being displayed, the suggestion effect is displayed. A suggestion effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute is performed (step S8002B). Specifically, the presence/absence of execution of the suggestive effect is determined using the suggestive effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 52.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a suggestion effect execution lottery table. In the suggestion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 52, the selection ratio with respect to the presence or absence of execution of the suggestion effect is associated with each presence or absence of the character change schedule. When there is a pending display in which the character can change (when a character changing pattern is stored in any of the storage areas), the character change schedule is set to "Yes", and when there is no pending display in which the character can change (any When the character change pattern is not stored in the storage area of No.), the character change schedule is set to "none".

For example, when the character change schedule is “present”, the suggestive effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 80% and is not determined at a rate of 20%. Further, when the character change schedule is “none”, the suggestive effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 5%, and not executed at a rate of 95%.

Note that the presence/absence of execution of the suggestive effect may be determined at different rates based on the total number of pending storages. For example, the execution rate of the suggestive effect may be higher as the number of total pending storages is larger, or conversely, the execution rate of the suggestive effect may be higher as the number of total pending storages is smaller.

In the suggestion effect execution lottery, when it is determined to execute the suggestion effect (Y in step S8002C), the execution of the suggestion effect is started (step S8002D). Specifically, a character display such as "It may be good to store up to eight reservations" is displayed (see FIG. 56). It should be noted that different types of suggestive effects may be executed depending on the effect mode being controlled. The suggestion effect started here ends based on the change ending or the total pending storage number becoming “8”.

Further, in step S8002A, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8003 when the display completion flag is set. Thereby, when the hold display in which the display mode is changed to “character” already exists, the suggestive effect cannot be executed. Note that even when the total pending storage number is “8”, the processes of steps S8002B to S8002D may not be executed.

It should be noted that a plurality of effect modes may be provided as the effect modes of the suggestive effect. In that case, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggested effect may be changed based on whether the execution target of the character change is the hold display or the active display. Further, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggestive effect may be changed based on whether or not there is a pending display or an active display in which the character can be changed.

In addition, when the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number (a multiple of 20 in this example) (for example, when the predetermined number of times is one or two more), an effect (for example, effect display) Displaying a suggestion image 55B (see FIG. 57(5)) indicating that the device 9 is about to reach a predetermined number of times, outputting a predetermined sound effect, or causing a lamp or LED to emit light) When it is configured to be executable, for example, when it is determined in step S8002B that the suggestive effect is to be executed, first, a character display such as "It may be good to store up to eight reservations" is displayed (see FIG. 56). When the number of continuous fluctuations is close to the predetermined number, a character display such as "It may be good to continue 20 times continuously" is displayed (see FIG. 57). Note that these characters may be displayed simultaneously or alternately. Further, for example, in addition to the suggestion effect execution lottery in step S8002B, when the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number of times, the effect indicating that effect may be executed without fail.

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

FIG. 53 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. 53 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step S8003.

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. May be.

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 speaker 27) as an effect part 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 speaker 27.

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 S8010).

FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing the effect in the effect control process processing (step S802). 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). Also, 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).

Next, if it is the start timing of the special pseudo rendition (Y in step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 increments the continuous variation counter and the pseudo rendition counter indicating the number of special pseudo renditions by 1 (step S8107). Then, according to the value of the continuous variation counter, control is performed to display an image showing the number of continuous variations on the effect display device 9 (step S8108).

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).

By executing the processing of steps S8106 to S8108, when the special pseudo-relation, which is a mode in which it is difficult to recognize that the re-variation is performed compared to other pseudo-ream, is displayed on the effect display device 9. Since the number of consecutive fluctuations is added, the player can be made to recognize that the next fluctuation display has started. With such a configuration, it is possible to synergistically enhance the effect of the effect related to the continuous variation and the pseudo effect. In particular, it is possible to enhance the effect of production by taking advantage of the characteristics of the special pseudo link. In this embodiment, when the variable display is completed by the processing of steps S8302A to S8302C, which will be described later, the number of times the special pseudo run is executed is subtracted from the number of continuous fluctuations, and thus the actual number of continuous fluctuations is counted. It does not mean that

FIG. 55 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, first, the effect control CPU 101 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 stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the process for displaying the effect symbol stop symbol in step S8302 is executed. No, the process moves to step S8305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (delayed symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302). Then, the effect control CPU 101 erases the active display (step S8302A), and ends the suggestive effect if it has been executed (step S8302B). The case where the suggestive effect is being executed at this timing is a case where the suggestive effect has been started at the start of the variation but eight reserved memories have not been accumulated.

After that, the effect control CPU 101, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the deviating symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101. Shifts to step S8320A.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and, if set, is displayed. The done flag and the active changeable flag are reset (step S8304A), and if they are displayed, the display of the special background is ended (that is, the special effect is ended) (step S8304B). In addition, when the displayed flag is set at this timing, or when the special effect is being executed, when the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed to “character” in the variation that ends the execution Is. In addition, the case where the active changeable flag is set at this timing is a case where the number of pending storages has not reached 8 in the change that ends the execution.

Then, the effect control CPU 101, the big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit start designation command has been received, or the small hit/sudden probability variation big hit start designation command, which indicates that the big hit start specification command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not the reception flag is set (step S8305). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit/suddenly-variable big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag that has been set.

Then, 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 movable member control data 1, the rendering device (the rendering display device 9 as the rendering component, various lamps as the rendering component, the speaker 27 as the rendering component, and the movable member 78 as the rendering component and rendering. Control of blade accessory 79a, 79b) 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 that neither the big hit nor the small hit (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 continuously changes if the value of the pseudo-relation counter is 1 or more (Y in step S8320A). The value of the pseudo continuous counter is subtracted from the counter (step S8320B) and the pseudo continuous counter is reset (step S8320C).

By executing the processing of steps S8320A to S8320C, it is possible to achieve consistency between the value of the continuous fluctuation counter and the number of times the fluctuation display is actually executed continuously, and the fluctuation display is actually executed continuously. It is possible to make it easy to recognize the number of times the job has been performed.

It should be noted that in this embodiment, when the next variation display is started, the number of continuous variation after adjustment in which the number of special pseudo runs is subtracted is displayed by the process of step S3607a. Alternatively, the number of continuous fluctuations after adjustment may be displayed. Further, for example, when an effect or the like such that the display of the number of continuous fluctuations cannot be visually recognized (for example, full-screen effect or blackout effect, etc.) is performed, the adjusted number of continuous fluctuations is displayed. By doing so, the feeling of strangeness due to the adjustment may be reduced.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, as shown in step S811 of FIG. 39, a variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the production control process process and the fourth symbol process process, so as shown in this embodiment, the production symbol variation stop process at the end of variation, etc. It is desirable to reset in or in the big hit end effect processing when the big hit ends. 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 S8312).

FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device 9 in the case where a character change occurs due to the total number of pending storages becoming a predetermined number. The display example shown in FIG. 56 shows a display example of the effect display device 9 for each timing, for each effect mode being controlled.

First, the character change in the effect mode A will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 56(A1), when the hold display 54A is displayed in “red”, a new variation is started and the suggestive effect 54B is started (see FIG. 50). The character change pattern is stored in the start prize winning command storage area corresponding to the hold display 54A. At this time, since the player is informed by the mode display 54C that the production mode A is being controlled, and the hold display 54A is displayed in "red" in which the character is likely to change in the production mode A, It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a character change will occur, and it is possible to promote the aggressive launch of the game ball.

Next, as shown in FIG. 56(A2), a start winning is generated and a new hold display 54D is displayed. At this time, the total pending storage number has become "8", so the suggestive effect ends (see FIG. 46). Then, as shown in FIG. 56(A3), the display mode of the hold display 54A is changed to "character" and the display of the special background is started (see FIG. 46).

Next, the character change in the effect mode B will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 56(B1), when all the hold displays including the hold display 54A are displayed in “white”, a new variation is started and the suggestive effect 54B is started (FIG. 50). The character change pattern is stored in the start prize winning command storage area corresponding to the hold display 54A. At this time, since the player is informed by the mode display 54C that the production mode B is being controlled, and in the production mode B, all the pending displays are displayed in "white" in which the character is likely to change. , It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a character change will occur, and it is possible to promote the aggressive launch of the game ball.

Next, as shown in FIG. 56(B2), a start winning is generated and a new hold display 54D is displayed. At this time, the total pending storage number has become "8", so the suggestive effect ends (see FIG. 46). Then, as shown in FIG. 56(B3), the display mode of the hold display 54A is changed to "character" and the display of the special background is started (see FIG. 46).

Note that, in addition to the example shown in FIG. 56, for example, when the total pending storage number becomes “8”, an action effect (eg, a part or a whole) that acts on the pending display (for example, It is also possible to execute an action effect such as a lightning strike on the hold display and change the display form of the specific hold display to “character” following the action effect. Further, in this case, the action effect having different effect modes may be executed according to the effect mode (or the effect effect may be executed at any of a plurality of kinds of effect modes at different ratios). The action effect may be, for example, a mode in which an image of a character or the like is displayed so as to act on the hold effect, or a mode in which a movable object is operated so as to act on the hold effect.

As shown in FIG. 56, the effect display device 9 displays a continuous variation number image 55 showing the number of continuous variation, and is configured to recognize the number of continuous variation.

FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device when the character change occurs due to the number of continuous fluctuations reaching the predetermined number.

As shown in FIG. 57(1), when the start winning is generated during the demonstration display (that is, in the state in which the variable display of the effect symbol is not executed and the hold storage is not stored), the effect display device 9 is displayed. The variable display of the effect design is started (FIG. 57(2)). At this time, the continuous variation number image 55 of “one time in a row” is displayed, which indicates that the number of continuous variation is one.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57(3), if the pending storage is not stored when the variable display is stopped, the next variable display is not started. However, as shown in FIG. 57(4), if the start winning occurs after the variable display is stopped and before the grace period (here, 5 seconds for the production mode B) has elapsed, the continuous variation continues. It is determined that the number of continuous fluctuations is two, and the continuous fluctuation number image 55 of “continuously twice” is displayed, which indicates that the number of continuous fluctuations is two. In the example of FIG. 57, it is possible to recognize the production mode B by the mode display 54C, but in addition to this, for example, a grace period set according to the production mode or the remaining period of the grace period. Etc. may be displayed. Similarly, as for the special grace period, the remaining period of the special grace period may be displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 57(5), when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches 19, and the state is close to the predetermined number of times (a multiple of 20) at which the privilege is granted, such a state is suggested. A suggestion image 55B of the character display, "Is it good to continue 20 times in a row?" is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57(6), when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches 20, as a privilege, as shown in FIG. 57(7), the display mode of the hold display 54A is changed to "character" and the special character is displayed. Control for starting display of the background is performed.

In addition to the example shown in FIG. 57, for example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is a multiple of 20, an action effect that acts on the hold display (may be part or all) may be executed, Following the action effect, the display mode of the specific hold display may be changed to “character”. Further, in this case, the same effect as when the total pending storage number becomes “8” may be executed, or a different effect may be executed.

FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device in the case where the special pseudo-relation is executed while the continuous variation is continued.

As shown in FIGS. 58(1) and (2), when the variable display of the effect symbols is started and the number of times of continuous execution becomes the sixth time, "continuous 6" indicating that the number of continuous changes is 6 times An image 55 of the number of continuous fluctuations of the character display of "Time" is displayed. In the example of FIG. 58, the variable display of the effect symbol started in FIG. 58(2) is stopped and displayed in FIG. 58(7).

Before the variable display of the effect symbols is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 58(3) and (4), when the temporary stop display and the re-variation of the effect symbols are performed by the special pseudo-link, the re-variation by the special pseudo-link is performed. In response to this, the continuous variation number image 55 of “7 consecutive times” that indicates that the continuous variation number has been added is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 58(5) and (6), when the temporary stop display and the re-variation of the effect symbol for the second time are performed by the special pseudo-relation, depending on the second re-variation by the special pseudo-relation. , The continuous variation number image 55 of the character display of “8 times in succession” indicating that the continuous variation number is further increased by 1 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 58, the number of pending displays does not decrease even if the re-variation by the special pseudo-link is executed, but the number of pending displays is temporarily reduced, and adjustment for later matching with the actual pending storage is performed ( That is, the temporarily reduced hold display may be restored).

Then, as shown in FIGS. 58 (7) and (8), when the new variable display is started after the variable display is stopped, the pseudo continuous number is subtracted from the continuous variable number (that is, the actual variable number). The continuous variation number image 55 of “continuous 7 times” character display showing the actual number of continuous variation after the adjustment is displayed.

FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device when the open suggestion effect is executed while the continuous variation is continued. The display example shown in FIG. 59 is shown for each effect mode of the open suggestion effect.

In the example of FIGS. 59(A1) to (A4), as shown in FIGS. 59(A1) and (A2), the variable display of the effect symbols is started, and when the number of times of continuous execution is the sixth time, continuous The continuous variation number image 55 of “continuous 6 times” character display indicating that the variation number is 6 times is displayed. At this time, the number of reserved memories is 0.

Here, as shown in FIG. 59(A3), when the opening suggestion effect is started in the first effect mode, the small size hit symbol "○" and the deviating symbol "X" are alternately displayed, which indicates the opening suggestion. The effect display 56A is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (A4), the off symbol "x" is stopped and displayed, thereby notifying that the variable winning ball device 15 does not change to the open state.

On the other hand, in the example of FIGS. 59(B1) to (B4), as shown in FIGS. 59(B1) and (B2), the variable display of the effect symbols is started, and the number of times of continuous execution becomes the 18th time. , The continuous fluctuation number image 55 of “continuous 18 times” is displayed, which indicates that the number of continuous fluctuations is 18. At this time, the number of reserved memories is 0.

Here, as shown in FIG. 59(B3), when the opening suggestion effect is started in the second effect mode, the mode display 54C and the continuous variation number image 55 are temporarily not displayed, and the effect display is added. The open suggestion effect display 56B in which the large-sized hit symbol "○" and the deviated symbol "X" are alternately displayed is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 59(B4), the winning symbol "○" is stopped and displayed, and the character display of "Opening!" is displayed, so that the variable winning ball device 15 is changed to the open state. Is notified.

As shown in FIG. 59, the open suggestion effect of the second effect mode is a more flashy mode than the open suggestive effect of the first effect mode, and therefore, if executed at an appropriate timing, the interest is improved. However, depending on the timing, there is a risk that the interest will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the degree of interest of the player with respect to the continuous fluctuation that changes according to the number of continuous fluctuations, and the continuation status of the continuous fluctuation that changes according to the number of pending memories (for example, whether or not there is a possibility of interruption) It is configured so that the execution ratio varies depending on the situation.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the counting unit that counts the number of times the variable display is continuously executed as the continuous number, and that the continuous number counted by the counting unit reaches the specific number. Based on the above, a privilege granting unit for granting a privilege (for example, execution of character change) is provided.

Further, the counting means can count as a continuous number when the next variable display is started before a specific period (for example, a grace period) elapses after the variable display ends, and the specific period is counted. A changeable specific period setting means is further provided. Therefore, by facilitating the continuous execution of the variable display, it is possible to improve the interest, and at the same time, it is possible to prevent the fun from being lowered because it is not easy to continuously execute the variable display. be able to.

Further, in this embodiment, a player operation means (for example, a push button 120 or a stick controller 122) operable by the player is provided, and the specific period setting means is based on the operation on the player operation means. The specific period can be changed (for example, the grace period can be changed by changing the effect mode). Therefore, the game characteristics can be adjusted according to the player's taste.

It is to be noted that an operating means for an administrator operable by an administrator of the gaming machine (for example, operating means such as a push button 120, operating means such as a switch provided inside the gaming machine (operable only by the administrator)) is provided. The specific period setting means may be configured to be able to change the specific period based on an operation on the administrator operation means. By doing so, the game property can be adjusted according to the taste of the manager of the gaming machine.

The privilege granting means may grant different privileges depending on which of the plurality of types of specific periods is set. By doing so, it is possible to give a privilege according to the setting state, and it is possible to improve the effect. It should be noted that the privilege to be granted may be one in which another effect related to the manner of variable display or display result such as a character change is executed, or an effect that is not related (for example, display of a predetermined image or The music may be played back), or the player may be able to change the effect settings such as the effect mode. In addition, a two-dimensional code for accessing a server that provides image content and music content is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the player can download the desired image content and music content to the information terminal. Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out.

In addition, a game state control means capable of controlling a game state (for example, a low base state or a high base state) is provided, and the specific period setting means depends on which of a plurality of types of game states is controlled. Alternatively, the specific period may be set. By doing so, the effect of each game state can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, a suggestion effect suggesting that the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means is close to the specific number of times (for example, a suggestion including a character display such as “may be good to continue 20 times continuously”). The display of the image 55B (see FIG. 57(5)) is provided with suggestive effect executing means. Therefore, it is possible to focus on reaching the specific number of times, and it is possible to improve the effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, re-variable display (for example, pseudo continuous production) is performed a predetermined number of times after the variable display is temporarily stopped until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display is performed again. Equipped with a possible re-variable display executing means, the counting means can count the number of times the re-variable display is executed as a continuous number. Therefore, it is possible to synergistically enhance the effect of the effect regarding the number of consecutive times and the re-variable display.

Further, in this embodiment, the re-variable display executing means can execute a plurality of types of re-variable display (for example, normal pseudo-relationship and special pseudo-reproduction. Whether or not to count the number of times the re-variable display is executed as a continuous number depends on the presentation mode of the re-variable display (for example, in the case of a special pseudo continuous, the pseudo continuous number is counted as a continuous variation number). To). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect according to the re-variable display mode.

Further, in this embodiment, after the variable display accompanied by the re-variable display is completed, the counting means subtracts the number of times the re-variable number counted in the variable display is executed from the continuous number. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp the number of times the variable display is actually continuously executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, a variable display executing means capable of executing variable display based on the game medium having entered the variable winning device (for example, the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 17), A variable prize winning device control means for controlling the variable prize winning device to an open state in which a game medium easily enters, and a predetermined effect capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, an open suggestion effect) that suggests that the variable prize winning device is controlled to the open state. And a performance executing means. Then, the predetermined effect execution means, when the continuous number counted by the counting means is likely to be interrupted (for example, when the total pending storage number is 0 or 1, or when the total pending storage number is 0, and is being executed). The predetermined effect can be executed when the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is less than a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIGS. 48 and 59). Therefore, when the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means is likely to be interrupted, by executing the predetermined effect, the variable winning device changes to the open state, and the game medium easily enters (that is, the variable display is easily executed. Can be suggested, and the staging effect can be enhanced.

Further, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effects at different rates according to the number of consecutive times (for example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 times or more, compared to when the number of consecutive fluctuations is less than 10 times). Thus, the ratio of performing the opening suggestion effect is high (see FIG. 48). Therefore, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the predetermined effect depending on the degree of interest in the continuous fluctuation that is considered to change depending on the number of times of continuous operation, and it is possible to improve the effect of effect.

Further, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect such that the proportion of which of the plurality of kinds of effect modes is executed is different according to the number of consecutive times ( For example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 times or more, the proportion of execution of the open suggestion effect of the second effect mode is higher than when the number of continuous fluctuations is less than 10. See FIG. Therefore, the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed according to the degree of interest in the continuous variation that is considered to change depending on the number of times of continuous operation, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14 and 17), information regarding variable display (for example, a big hit determination random number). (Random R), jackpot type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern determination random number (random 3)) up to a predetermined upper limit (eg, 8) Is provided with a hold storage means (for example, a first hold storage buffer, a second hold storage buffer) capable of storing as hold storage information. Then, the counting means is capable of counting as a continuous number when the next variable display is started before the lapse of a specific period (for example, a grace period) from the end of the variable display, and is stored. After a certain period of time has elapsed after the variable display ends, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area in the state where the held storage information has reached the upper limit number (for example, the invalid start winning has occurred). Even when the next variable display is started, it is possible to count as a continuous number. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement due to the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area (that is, an invalid start winning has occurred) while the stored stored information that has been stored has reached the upper limit, and at the same time, a staging effect can be provided. Can be increased.

In addition, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a special grace effect) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area while the stored storage information that has been stored has reached the upper limit number. It is provided with a specific effect execution means. Therefore, the effect of production can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the counting means is a special period from the end of the variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area in the state that the stored stored information reaches the upper limit number. When the next variable display is started before the elapse of (for example, the grace period and the special grace period), it is possible to count the number of consecutive times. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement due to the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area (that is, an invalid start winning has occurred) while the stored stored information that has been stored has reached the upper limit, and at the same time, a staging effect can be provided. Can be increased.

Note that the counting means counts the number of consecutive times, regardless of the start timing of the next variable display, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area in the state where the stored information stored has reached the upper limit number. It may be possible to do so. By doing so as well, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement due to the game medium passing through the starting area (that is, the invalid starting winning occurs) in the state where the stored stored information reaches the upper limit. In addition to being able to do, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

In addition, in this embodiment, the special period varies depending on the number of times the game medium has passed through the starting area in a state where the stored storage information that has been stored has reached the upper limit number (for example, an invalid starting winning occurs. Every time you do, a special grace period will be added for 10 seconds). Therefore, the special period reduces the degree of discouragement due to the game medium having passed through the starting area a plurality of times (that is, the invalid starting winnings having occurred a plurality of times) in a state where the stored stored information reaches the upper limit number. In addition to being able to, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

In addition, in this embodiment, it is possible to perform variable display of the first identification information (for example, variable display of the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, variable display of the second special symbol). The counting means can continue counting the number of consecutive times based on the variable display of the second identification information being executed after the variable display of the first identification information is completed (for example, the first special information). Regardless of whether the variable display of the symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined that the continuous variation continues), when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the first identification information. And the advantage is different when the continuous number is counted based on the variable display of the second identification information. Therefore, it is possible to focus on which of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and it is possible to improve the effect.

Further, a point granting means for granting points according to the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means, and a privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the number of points granted by the point granting means reaching a predetermined point number. And the point giving means has a greater number of times when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the second identification information than when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the first identification information. It is possible to give points (for example, 1 point is given when a continuous change is performed by the variable display of the first special symbol, and 2 points are given when a continuous change is performed by the variable display of the second special symbol. (See FIG. 60). By doing so, it is possible to focus on which of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and it is possible to improve the effect.

In this embodiment, "variable display is continuously executed" is not limited to a state in which pending storage information for starting the next variable display is stored when one variable display is finished. , A state in which the next variable display is started after the end of one variable display until a specific period or a special period elapses, or a state in which the variable display is started by satisfying a specific condition (for example, stored This is a concept including a state in which the next variable display is started, regardless of the start timing, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area in the state where the held storage information has reached the upper limit number.

In addition, in this embodiment, information on variable display (in this example, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination) A random number (random value 3) for use is stored in the pending storage information (in this example, the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer) for storing the pending storage information and the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means. Hold display means for performing corresponding hold display (in this example, the part of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes step S3510) and change effect executing means for changing the display mode of hold display (in this example, effect) The portion for executing steps S635 and S3707 in the control microcomputer 100), and the change effect executing means is configured to store a specific number (eight in this example) of reserved storage information in the reserved storage means. Based on the first mode (“white” in this example) or the second mode (“blue” or “red” in this example) that is more advantageous to the player than the first mode, The display mode can be changed to a specific mode (“character” in this example) (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3707, whereby “white”, which is the first mode, or The display mode of the hold display can be changed from the second mode “blue” or “red” to the specific mode “character”).

In this embodiment, the fact that the total number of pending storages is the specific number (8) is defined as "the specific number of pending storage information is stored in the pending storage means", but the present invention is not limited to this. The fact that at least one of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is a specific number (for example, 4) may be regarded as "the specific number of pending storage information is stored in the pending storage means". ..

In addition, in this embodiment, the presence or absence of a character change in each hold display is determined at the time of the start winning (the change pattern including the information regarding the presence or absence of the character change is selected at the time of the starting prize), but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, when the number of total pending storages reaches a specific number (eight), pending storages satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, big hit hold, probability variation big hit hold, small hit hold, super reach hold) are stored. Alternatively, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage may be changed to a specific mode at a predetermined rate (for example, 100%).

Further, the change mode of the display mode of the hold display is not limited to the predetermined mode. For example, whether or not to change the display mode may be determined at a predetermined timing (for example, the shift timing of the hold display), and the display mode may be changed based on the determination result.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the total pending storage number reaches a specific number (8) when the pending display or active display in which the character can be changed is displayed (or the continuous number is the specific number (20 If it reaches a multiple)), the character change can always be executed, but it is not limited to this. For example, even if the total pending storage number reaches a specific number (eight) (or the continuous number reaches a specific number (a multiple of 20)), a predetermined condition (for example, an execution target of a character change) is set. The hold display is displayed in a predetermined display mode, and the hold number of the hold storage (the number of the hold storage stored) for which the character change is executed is a predetermined value) When is not satisfied, the execution of character change may be restricted. Specifically, even if the total number of pending storages reaches a specific number (eight) (or even if the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (a multiple of 20)), the display of the pending display that is the target of the character change is displayed. Even if the mode is planned to change to “red” in the future, if the current state is “white” or “blue”, the character change may not be executed. In addition, even if the total number of reserved memories becomes 8 immediately after the 7th reserved memory that is the target of character change is stored (for example, before the pending display is shifted), do not execute the character change. Alternatively, the execution timing may be delayed to a predetermined timing (for example, the timing after shifting the hold display twice). Further, for example, when the game state is controlled in a specific game mode or in a specific effect mode, even if the total number of pending storages is 8 (or the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (a multiple of 20)). Also, the character change may not be executed.

If the character change is executed during execution of a specific effect (for example, reach effect), the effect of the specific effect may be reduced. Therefore, when the total pending storage number reaches a specific number (8) during execution of a specific effect (or when the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (a multiple of 20)), execution of character change is limited. It may be done. For example, the restriction may be imposed by prohibiting the execution of the character change, or the restriction may be imposed by delaying the execution timing of the character change.

Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the hold display displayed in the first mode (already displayed in the first mode (no plan to change to the second mode), or In the present example, the display mode is “white”, and the display mode is “blue” or “in the future, which is not the first mode at present but is scheduled to be changed to the first mode in the future. Pending display (change pattern type: first change pattern type) scheduled not to change to “red.” As in this embodiment, if the first mode is a gaming machine that is not used as a changed display mode, “current status” Is not the first mode, but there is no "held display scheduled to be changed to the first mode in the future". However, if the first mode is a gaming machine used as the changed display mode, the current situation is The hold display, which is not the first mode but is scheduled to be changed to the first mode in the future, is also included in the “hold display displayed according to the first mode”. Hold display displayed in two modes (already displayed in the second mode (no plan to change to the first mode), or not currently in the second mode but changed to the second mode in the future) In this example, the pending display of the display mode is “blue” or “red”, or the current display mode is “white” but the display mode is changed to “blue” or “red” in the future. It is possible to change the display mode of the pending display (change pattern type: second change pattern type to seventh change pattern type) that is scheduled to change to a specific mode (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 produces an effect). As a change pattern of the hold display in the mode A, the character change patterns (PT2B, 3B, 4B, 4B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B) can be selected (see FIGS. 36 and 40). As a result, the display mode can be changed to the specific mode when the number of reserved memories reaches the specific number, so that the effect of the effect can be improved. Further, it is possible to promote the launch of a game ball to a player who expects a change to a specific mode, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

Further, as described above, according to the present embodiment, the hold display displayed in the second mode (already displayed in the second mode (no plan to change to the first mode), or In the present example, the hold display is currently not the second mode but is scheduled to be changed to the second mode.In the present example, the display mode is “blue” or “red”, or the current status is “white”. However, at a higher rate than the pending display (change pattern type: second change pattern type to seventh change pattern type) which is scheduled to change the display mode to “blue” or “red” in the future, Hold display displayed according to the first mode (already displayed in the first mode (no change planned to the second mode), or not currently the first mode but changed to the first mode in the future) In this example, the display is "white", and the display is "white" and the display will not change to "blue" or "red" in the future (change pattern type: first change). (Pattern type) If the gaming machine in which the first mode is not used as the changed display mode as in this embodiment is “a current mode is not the first mode, it will be changed to the first mode in the future. The display mode of "scheduled hold display" does not exist.) (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the second change as the change pattern of the hold display in the effect mode B). It is possible to select the character change pattern (PT1B) in the first change pattern type at a higher rate than the character change patterns (PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B) in the pattern type to the seventh change pattern type. 36 and FIG. 41.) As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the hold display in the first mode and prevent the effect from being reduced. Further, it is possible to promote the launch of a game ball to a player who expects a change to a specific mode, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

In this embodiment, a single display mode (first mode: “white”, specific mode: “character”) is provided as the first mode and the specific mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of this, a plurality of display modes may be provided as the first mode or the specific mode. Further, although a plurality of display modes (“blue” and “red”) are provided as the second mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and a single display mode is provided as the second mode. It may be that. The display modes used as the first mode, the second mode, and the specific mode may be different for each effect mode.

Further, in this embodiment, the first mode is not used as the display mode after the change (the change pattern for changing from other display modes to “white” is not provided). It is not limited. For example, the display mode other than the first mode may be changed to the first mode.

Further, in this embodiment, the “specific number” is the upper limit number (8) of the total number of pending storages and the “specific number” is a multiple of 20. However, the number is not limited to this and may be any number. You may.

In addition, in this embodiment, a configuration is applied to the gaming machine provided with the sorting apparatus 200, which is provided with a privilege based on the number of consecutive times the variable display is continuously performed reaches a specific number. However, the configuration can be applied to a gaming machine that does not include the distribution device 200.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the production control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time and the variation pattern such as the type of reach production and the presence/absence of the pseudo-relation, it is set to 1 when the variation is started. Although an example in which one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first case if the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. You can When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, 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. You may mount on one board. Furthermore, 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 (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards with two effect control boards.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, FIG. 4). To the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or the function provided by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function provided by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. You may make it transmit a control command, and may be made to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the production control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply be passed 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 further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 for controlling the effect display device 9 is executed. 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 the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the substrate 35 or the sound/lamp substrate.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of kinds of bets are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the player. It is also possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, 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 prizes, and a game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as, and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

Further, in the above embodiment, there are probability variation big hit and normal big hit as the big hit type, and based on the fact that it was decided as the probability variation big hit as the big hit type, the gaming machine controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is shown. , But is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region provided therein (the probability variable region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls are provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable state after the end.

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.

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Claims (2)

A gaming machine with variable display,
Counting means for counting the number of times the variable display is continuously executed as a continuous number,
Based on that the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means has reached a specific number, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege,
Re-variable display executing means capable of executing re-variable display for a predetermined number of times after temporarily stopping after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed, and then performing the variable display again.
Informing means for informing the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means,
It said counting means, Ri can der counting the number of times the re-variable display is performed as a continuous number of times,
The re-variable display executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of re-variable display having different presentation modes,
Whether or not the counting means counts the number of times the re-variable display is executed as a continuous number, depending on the presentation mode of the re-variable display,
The counting means, after the re-variable display is completed, subtracts the number of times the re-variable display counted in the variable display is executed from the continuous number,
A gaming machine characterized by that. Hold storage means capable of storing information on variable display that has not been executed yet as a hold storage,
Further comprising a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect when the number of the hold memories stored by the hold memory means reaches a predetermined number.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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