JP6713958B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into the 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 area 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 in the variable display area is the specific display result, 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).

Also, 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 in the variable display area, and the player changes each variable. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display areas is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium that is 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).

The game value means that the payout of prize balls and the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine are advantageous for the player who can easily hit the ball, or advantageous for the player. That is, the right to become a state is generated, or the condition for paying out prize balls is easily established.

In the pachinko game machine, as a display result of the variable display of the effect design (identification information) which is started in the variable display area 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 means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. 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 of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number. 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 area, 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 time, and stop and shake in a state of being consistent with 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 position of the display symbol is swapped The production 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 including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbols variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In addition, the game machine is capable of executing a promotion effect (for example, an effect of displaying “press” together with the effect button image) that promotes the operation of the player (for example, pressing the effect button). There is one that is capable of displaying a suggestion image (for example, a stock image) that suggests, and is capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, stock success/failure effect) that indicate whether or not the suggestion image is displayed ( See, for example, Patent Document 1.).

JP, 2013-188305, A (Figs. 33 and 34)

However, in the above-described gaming machine, the suggested image displayed is the same regardless of which type of specific effect is executed, and it is not interesting.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game, and is capable of detecting a player's action (for example, push button 120 pressing operation, stick controller 122 tilting operation). Means (for example, push sensor 124, tilt direction sensor unit 123) and detection capable of executing detection effect (for example, effect for moving the movable accessory 50 to the advance position) based on the detection of the motion by the detecting unit. Production execution means (for example, the portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S3208 and S3228) and promotion production that promotes an operation (for example, a first promotion production that urges a push operation on the push button 120, the stick controller 122). The first promotion effect or the second promotion by executing any one of steps S2607 and S2613 in the effect control microcomputer 100 (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the second promotion effect that prompts the leaning operation to After setting the effect, step S8004 is performed, and a part that executes steps S8006 and S8105) and one of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, a first specific effect and a second specific effect) having different effect modes are executed. Possible specific effect executing means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the first specific effect or the second specific effect is set by executing any of steps S2607, S2608, S2613, S2614, and then step S8004). Perform a step S8006, S8105) and a plurality of suggestion images (for example, suggest that the first promotion effect is executed) that suggests that the promotion effect is executed after the specific effect is executed. First suggestion image (button image: button (large), button (small)), second suggestion image (lever image: lever (large), lever (small)) indicating that the second promotion effect is executed A suggestion image display control means capable of displaying any of the above (for example, after setting either the first suggestion image or the second suggestion image by executing one of steps S2607 and S2613 in the effect control microcomputer 100). Step S8004 is performed, and steps S8006 and S8105 are executed.), the specific effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different visibility, and the promoting effect executing means: Promotion suggested by the suggestive image based on the end of the display of the suggestive image The effect can be executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the first promotion effect based on the end of the display of the first suggestion image (button image), and the second suggestion image ( The second promotion effect can be executed based on the end of the display of the lever image) (see FIG. 34)), and while the suggestion image is being displayed, it is the same as the operation of the player in the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image. It is possible to execute an in-display promotion effect that prompts an action, and is provided with a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect after the execution of the in-display promotion effect, and the suggestion image display control means is based on the type of the executed specific effect. Any of the plurality of suggestion images can be displayed at different ratios (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can display the button image when the first specific effect is executed, while the second specific effect is displayed). A lever image can be displayed when is executed (see FIG. 34)), and there is a case where a suggestion image is displayed based on the execution of the specific effect and a case where the suggestion image is not displayed. When the effect is executed, the suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate than when the specific effect of the type with low visibility is executed, and the suggestion image is displayed with priority over the display of the special effect. It is a feature. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of the specific effect and improve the interest .

(Means 2) In the means 1, special effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of special effects (eg, super reach A, super reach B) (eg, super reach in the effect control microcomputer 100). A portion for executing steps S8004 and S8105 when the accompanying variation pattern is selected), and the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect during the execution of the special effect, and the type of the special effect being executed can be selected. It is possible to execute any one of the plurality of specific effects based on different ratios (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the first specific effect when the super reach A is being executed). , The second specific effect can be executed when the super reach B is being executed (see FIG. 34 ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of the specific effect and improve the interest.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the suggestion image display control means can display the suggestion image at the same position regardless of the type of the specific effect that has been executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 The suggestion image (button image, lever image) may be displayed at the same position when the one specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 34)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of the specific effect and improve the interest.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state (eg, big hit game state) advantageous to the player (eg, step S305 in the game control microcomputer 560) S307 can be executed), and the promotion effect executing means is a plurality of kinds of promotion effects (for example, the first promotion effect and the first promotion effect, which are controlled to be in an advantageous state and have a larger expectation than the first promotion effect). It is possible to execute any one of the second promotion effects with high reliability), and the suggestion image display control means is advantageous from the suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect with low expectation controlled to the advantageous state is executed. It is possible to change and display to a suggestion image indicating that the high-promotion promotion effect controlled to the state is executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is a button image that suggests execution of the first promotion effect). To a lever image suggesting execution of the second promotion effect (see FIG. 36)). With such a configuration, since the suggestion image can change after the suggestion image is displayed, the suggestion image can be focused on.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, a performance executing means capable of executing a performance (for example, a cut-in performance) different from the detection performance based on the detected motion during the display of the suggestion image. (For example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes step S3308) and a predetermined effect execution unit capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, stock release effect) indicating that the promotion effect based on the suggestion image is executed. (For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, a step of executing step S2607 or S2613 to set the stock release effect and then performing step S8004 and executing steps S8006 and S8105). The image display control means ends the display of the suggestion image after the predetermined effect has been executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the display of the suggestion image after the stock discharge effect ends (see FIG. 35). )) With such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the effect based on the suggestion image has been executed.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the specific effect execution means can execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different visibility (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 It is possible to execute either the first specific effect of displaying the first roulette at the substantially center of the display device 9 or the second specific effect of displaying the second roulette at the substantially lower part of the effect display device 9), The suggestion image display control means may or may not display the suggestion image based on the execution of the specific effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may select one of a success pattern and a failure pattern). The specified image is displayed at a higher rate when the specific effect of the type with high visibility is executed than when the specific effect of the type with low visibility is executed. (For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the first specific effect in a success pattern at a higher rate than the second specific effect (see FIGS. 30A and 30B)). Good. According to such a configuration, when the specific effect of the type with high visibility is executed, the suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate than when the specific effect of the type with low visibility is executed, so that it is interesting. It is possible to prevent the decrease.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the suggestion image display control means displays the suggestion image (for example, the suggestion image on the auxiliary production display device 90 as the suggestion presentation before the promotion presentation is executed. FIG. 37(2)) can be displayed in a different mode (for example, any one of the first to fourth patterns) according to the degree of expectation, and the promotion effect executing unit can display the suggestion image in a specific state (for example, non-). Based on the fact that the suggestion image is entered, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed (see FIGS. 37(4) to (5)), and while the suggestion image is displayed, A promotion effect different from the suggested promotion effect may be executed (see FIG. 37(6)). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is the block diagram which shows the circuit configuration example of the production control baseplate, the lamp driver baseplate and the audio output baseplate. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing which a microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. 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 explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. 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 buffer. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. 7 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process. It is the flowchart which shows the special design stop processing in the special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows the big hit end processing in the special design process processing. 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 the production control CPU executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the stop design of the production design in the production display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart showing a promotion effect setting process. It is an explanatory view showing a first specific effect execution lottery table, a second specific effect execution lottery table, a first suggestion image type determination lottery table, a second suggestion image type decision lottery table, and a cut-in effect execution lottery table. is there. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process in production control process processing. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process in production control process processing. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation stop processing in production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of performing specific production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of performing stock release production after passing through a cut-in production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in case the display mode of a suggestion image changes, when a button (small) is displayed as a suggestion image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of operation production, suggestion production, and action production in a modification.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) that is openably and closably installed 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 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. A cross key 150 is provided on the front surface of the hitting ball supply plate 3. The cross key 150 is a cross-shaped plurality in a plan view capable of depressing a direction selected from four predetermined directions such as depth, front, left, right (front, left, right) viewed from the player. The operation unit is included.

Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the hitting ball 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 parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower plate) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate), for example, and is formed by a player. 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) and a predetermined push/pull operation while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (FIG. 3) is built in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to 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. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

In the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper tray 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. 3) 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 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 variably displaying the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display areas include “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 fixed. 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 along 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 to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit 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), swinging, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the production 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 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 including 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 addition, in this embodiment, the case where variable display of the effect symbol is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display on the effect display device 9 is shown, but the effect performed by the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. Not limited to this, for example, an effect having a predetermined story property may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the jackpot determination and the determination result of the variation pattern. For example, a professional wrestling or soccer game, or a battle production in which an enemy or an ally character fights are performed, and if the jackpot is a jackpot, the game or battle is won. Good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result of winning or losing, it is possible to execute an effect such that a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol next to the effect symbol and a special symbol and a normal symbol described later. In this embodiment, 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 A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable 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 variation 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 the display is currently in a variable display. 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 variable display state? Whether or not it can be surely recognized. In addition, since the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant motion, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shield, it can be visually recognized at all times.

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 on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in 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 start time and the end time of the variable display 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, the fourth special symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is displayed in a display color (a display color different from the off) which reminds the big hit. It For example, it is displayed in blue when it is out of alignment, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. The display color may be changed according to the type of big hit (whether it is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not a big hit can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, and when it is possible to control a plurality of kinds of big hits with different round numbers, a big hit. The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, a big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a big hit cannot be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening. If there is a big winning opening per round for a long time (for example, 30 seconds), and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, then the big winning opening is actually made. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, when the number of times of opening the special winning opening per round is different and there is a big hit that can be expected to actually win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected, a big winning is substantially achieved. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the mouth can be expected.

Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in a display color (a display color different from the off) which reminds the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. It For example, it is displayed in blue when it is out of alignment, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. The display color may be changed according to the type of big hit (whether it is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not a big hit can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, and when it is possible to control a plurality of kinds of big hits with different round numbers, a big hit. The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, a big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a big hit cannot be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening. If there is a big winning opening per round for a long time (for example, 30 seconds), and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, then the big winning opening is actually made. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, when the number of times of opening the special winning opening per round is different and there is a big hit that can be expected to actually win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected, a big winning is substantially achieved. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the mouth can be expected.

The display color when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off is a display color different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent disappearance due to being assimilated to the background image when turned off. Is desirable.

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.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth special symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided in association with the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, is shown, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement|achieve the 4th symbol display area common to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using a light-emitting body, such as a lamp and LED. In this case, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display in which the display of different display colors is repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. In addition, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, for example, Alternatively, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such that lighting and extinction are repeated at different time intervals. Further, for example, when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is derived and displayed, and when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is derived and displayed, it is the same big hit symbol. Alternatively, the stop symbols in different modes may be stopped and displayed.

To the right 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 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), the second special symbol display device (second variable display portion) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as the 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, for example, a rectangular shape. 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 each be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). There is 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 or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved storage is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area, such as a winning opening and a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) 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 winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

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

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

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win the second starting winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the gap between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first starting winning opening 13 is further narrowed, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. You may make it higher than the winning rate of the 1st starting winning a prize mouth 13.

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

Above the second special symbol display device 8b, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b consisting of four display devices for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on every 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 effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold storage number (hold storage is also referred to as start memory or start prize 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, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first hold storage display section 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display section 18d for displaying the second hold storage number. ing. An area (total reserved storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total reserved storage number), which is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, may be provided. In this way, if the total pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

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 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 stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 forming a special winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b. Controlled to the gaming state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result, and for example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot pattern. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means which can be changed to the first state which is advantageous to the player and the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state, and in the present embodiment, the open state. There is a big hit game state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 that can be changed to a closed state and an open state is opened. For example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, the big hit game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open/closed plate that is in the closed state is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 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 normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. In addition, the normal symbol display device 10 may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example. Further, the normal symbol display device 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED, and for example, a display device that can display a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp that can alternately display “○” and “x”). It may be composed of.

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. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state where the gaming ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold 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 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol 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, the probability change state that is more likely to be decided to be a big hit than the normal state (compared to the normal state, the state that the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of special symbols is increased) Then, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the open time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 may be increased to a high base state.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides outside the game area 7. 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 the rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball to the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail 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, the first That 1 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can 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.

In this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 4R probability variation big hit, the game state shifts to a high probability state and the game ball easily starts to win (that is, the special symbol display devices 8a, 8b or The execution condition of the variable display in the effect display device 9 is easily satisfied), and the game state is controlled to a high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased, or the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended, as compared with the case where the high base state is not set. It will be easier to win the start prize.

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

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

Further, by changing to a time saving state (special symbol time saving state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is reduced, so that the special symbol or The variation of the effect design is started more frequently (in other words, the storage of the reserved memory is quickly exhausted), and it is possible to reduce a situation in which an invalid start winning occurs. Therefore, an effective starting winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (shift to high base state) May be. Also, by shifting to any one of the above states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high base State). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it is easy to start winning (high. It may be set to the base state).

Further, above the effect display device 9, it is possible to advance from a position shown in the figure (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “escape position”) to a position overlapping with the effect display device 9 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “advance position”). A movable movable object 50 is provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 is a ROM 54 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 that is a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs 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. In the one-chip microcomputer, at least the RAM 56 as well as the CPU 56 may be incorporated, and the ROM 54 may be external or incorporated. 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 in the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is 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 the 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.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

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

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

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (the ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the operation is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

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

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, which displays the special symbol variably, the normal symbol display device 10 which variably displays the normal symbol, the first special symbol reserved storage Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b and the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 is performed.

An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit game state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect 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.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, 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 that stores information regarding 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, a VDP 109 that cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps the VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. 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 according to a command from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

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

As signal direction restricting means for allowing the signal input from the main board 31 to pass through to the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (not allowing the signal to pass 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 (game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I/O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be 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. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, 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 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the cross key 150 has been detected, from the cross sensor 155 through the input port 106.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs the sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 for operating the movable accessory 50 via the output port 105.

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 a light emitting body such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice or sound effect corresponding 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. Further, when the voice synthesis IC 703 receives a predetermined request from the effect control board 80, it produces a voice and outputs it to the speaker 27.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a main process executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. Is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not. , The main processing 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 maskable interrupt mode is set (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device, Set the mode to indicate the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) CTC (counter/timer) and PIO (parallel input/output port) are set (initialized).

The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also includes an I/O port (PIO) and a timer/counter circuit (CTC) 504.

Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in the accessible state (step S6), and shifts to the clear signal check processing.

In addition, you may make it perform the software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) which controls progress of a game with software. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay processing is executed, a situation occurs in which the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to another control board (for example, the payout control board 37) cannot be received by the microcomputer of the other control board. Can be prevented.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may check the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may check the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, after confirming that the state of the clear signal is off, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. At that time, if it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. At this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, the state of the clear signal may be reconfirmed again after a delay time of a predetermined time. Here, the number of times of reconfirmation is not limited to once or twice, and may be three or more times. Alternatively, the check may be performed twice, and when the check results do not match, the check may be performed again.

If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not the data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) is performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped, a process for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such a power supply stop time process has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop time process has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop has been saved. .. When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes the initialization process.

Whether or not the power supply stop time process has been performed depends on whether the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop time process is a value according to the execution of the power supply stop time process (for example, 2 ) Is confirmed. Note that such a confirmation method is merely an example. For example, in the power supply stoppage process, a flag indicating that the power supply stoppage process has been executed is set in the backup flag area, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed.

When it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping the power supply is saved, the CPU 56 performs a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. In addition, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of checksum target data is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area indicated by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and makes the inverted data the checksum.

In the power supply stop process, the checksum is calculated by the same process as the above process, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum and the stored checksum are compared. When the power is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization process (the processes of steps S10 to S14) executed at the time of power-on, which is not the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply, is performed. Execute.

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

The CPU 56 also sets the pointer to the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined area 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, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize ball medium flag, a ball out flag are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set to the flag for performing.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the pointer to the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub-board to the sub-board according to the contents. The process is executed (step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command for the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

Then, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt setting process for setting the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that the timer interrupt is taken periodically every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). 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 setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibited state (step S17), and executes the initial value random number updating process (step S18a) and the display random number updating process (step S18b). The interrupt-enabled state is set again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt prohibition state when the initial value random number updating process and the display random number updating process are executed, and the interrupt permitting state when the initial value random number updating process and the display random number updating process are completed. To

The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random numbers. The random number for the initial value is a random number for determination for determining the type of big hit (for example, a big hit symbol determination random number for determining a special symbol that causes a big hit, and whether to shift the game state to the probability changing state) Random number for probabilistic determination to do, ordinary random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on the symbol) Initial value of the counter (random number generation counter for determination) to generate It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process (a game control microcomputer controls the game display device 9, the variable winning ball device 15, the ball payout device 97, etc., provided in the game machine by itself, or In the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, which is also referred to as a game device control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round, the initial value is set in the counter.

Further, the display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display device 8. In this embodiment, as the display random number, the random number for determining the variation pattern for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, or the reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach when the big hit is not generated. Used. The display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

Further, the interrupt disabled state is executed when the display random number updating process is executed. The display random number updating process and the initial value random number updating process are also executed in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer interrupt process). This is because the same processing is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt processing), so that it does not conflict with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt process, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt prohibited state is set during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, during a period during which the interrupt is permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560, Executes timer interrupt processing that is activated when a timer interrupt occurs. In the timer interrupt processing, the CPU 56 first executes power-off processing (power-off detection processing) that detects whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch process: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for controlling the display of the special symbol display device 8, the normal symbol display device 10, the special symbol reservation storage display device 18, and the normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 (step S22). As for the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal prize in the special winning opening and notifying the abnormality (step S24).

After step S24, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol per determination random number used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). ). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number updating process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number updating process: step S27).

Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state. Also, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state.

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command relating to an effect symbol in synchronization with the change of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). In addition, when the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol, it means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

Next, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as a start opening signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination frequency 1 signal, a symbol determination frequency 2 signal, a big hit 1-3 signals, and a time saving signal. (Step S31).

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 switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, in accordance with the winning detection based on that any one of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 is turned on, a payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of award balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

In addition, a test terminal process for outputting a test signal for making it possible to confirm the control state of the gaming machine outside the gaming machine is executed (step S33). Further, in this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the content related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: output process). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking the increase/decrease in the number of reserved memories (step S35).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S36). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the normal symbol effect display according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for the normal symbol display control data ( Step S37).

Next, the CPU 56 performs the status display lamp display processing for setting the status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in the output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state (for example, the probability variation state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator light indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may do so.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process is ended.

By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and S33) in the timer interrupt process. In addition, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be executed in.

When 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 in a stopped state, 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 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 "normally off") in the case where the variable display result is a deviating symbol.

When the deviation symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is 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 become the 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 effect symbols are finally stopped and displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R on the effect display device 9.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in the present 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, super PB3-1 to super PB3-2, super PB3-5 to super PB3-6 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 that is used when the reach is not reached and involves the effect of pseudo-repeating is re-varied once. Of the variation patterns used when reaching, which is accompanied by the effect of pseudo-relation, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the variation is performed once again. Further, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 used when the reach is not performed is a variation pattern for shortening variation, and the variation time of the effect symbol is shortened to a short time (3.0 seconds in this example). .. Also, in the case of using the normal PB2-2 among the variation patterns used when reaching and with the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, of the fluctuation patterns used when reaching, which is accompanied by the effect of pseudo rendition, when the super PA3-1 to the super PA3-2 are used, the re-changing 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 temporarily stopped until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, 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, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal The variation patterns of PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, and super PB3-7 to super PB3-8 are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed once. Further, in the case of using the normal PB2-4 among the fluctuation patterns used for reach and involving the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-change is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used for reach and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-relation, when the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 are used, the re-changing is performed three times.

In the present embodiment, the character suggestive effect is configured to be executable in the variation that develops into super reach without the pseudo-relation. The accessory suggestion production suggests that the movable accessory 50 is controlled in operation. When the jackpot is a big hit, the movable accessory 50 is operated (falls), and when the jackpot is out of focus, the movable accessory 50 is operated. It is a production that does not (fall). Specifically, Super PB3-5 to Super PB3-6 are fluctuation patterns that are out of the role suggestion selection in Super Reach, and Super PB3-7 to Super PB3-8 are the role suggestion selection in Super Reach. It is a variation pattern that is a big hit.

Although the details will be described later, in the accessory suggestion effect, the movable accessory 50 may be operated based on the detection of the operation by the player. At that time, in the character suggestion effect in the variation accompanied by the super reach A, the movable accessory 50 can be operated by detecting the pressing operation to the push button 120, and in the character suggestion effect in the variation accompanied by the super reach B, the stick controller is produced. It is possible to operate the movable accessory 50 by detecting the tilting operation to 122.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, super reach B with character suggestive production is more likely to occur than super reach A with character suggestive production (variation pattern selection ratio). On the other hand, when it is out of the range, Super Reach A with character suggestive production occurs more than Super Reach B with character suggestive production. It becomes easier (the selection ratio of the variation pattern is Super PB3-5>Super PB3-6). Therefore, the reliability of the big hit is higher in the case where the super reach B accompanied with the accessory suggestion is performed than in the case where the super reach A accompanied with the accessory suggestion is performed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, 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). It is fixed at 0.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-relation, the variation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds or 25.75 seconds depending on whether or not the character suggestive production is executed). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be different 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 according to 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 pending storage number and the second pending storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the pending storage numbers 0 to 2 and the pending storage numbers 3 and 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. 7 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 (15R sure change big hit described later, 4R sure change big hit) (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, 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.

At step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the random number for jackpot type determination of (1) and the random number for determination of normal symbol per item of (4). Count up (add 1). That is, those are the judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or the initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the game effect. In addition, in this embodiment, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (which may be hardware outside 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. 8A 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 (that is, a gaming state that is not the probability variation state) and a probability variation time jackpot determination table used in the probability variation state. In the normal time jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 8(A) are set, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 8(A). Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8(A) is a jackpot determination value.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 8(A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is determined to make a jackpot (15R certainty variation big hit, which will be described later, 4R certainty variation big hit) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design.

8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 8(B) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. In addition, FIG. 8C is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a, 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination, the type of jackpot is "15R probability variation jackpot", It is a table referred to in order to determine any of "4R probability variation big hits". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(B) and 8(C), 10 determination values are assigned to “15R probability variable big hit” in the big hit type judgment table 131a (40 minutes). 15R probability variation big hit is determined at a ratio of 10), whereas 30 determination values are assigned to "15R probability variation big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131b (a ratio of 30/40). 15R probability variation big hit) is determined). Therefore, in this embodiment, as compared with the case where the first winning a prize 13 is started and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the second winning a prize 14 is won and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display is executed, the rate of being determined as "15R probability variation big hit" is higher.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(B) and 8(C), there are “15R probability variable jackpot” and “4R probability variable jackpot” as the jackpot types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types, 15 rounds and 4 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to the ones. 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. In addition, in the present embodiment, the case where there are two types of big hit types, "15R certainty variation big hit" and "4R certainty variation big hit", is not limited to two types, and, for example, three or more big hit types are provided. You may do it. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than two types, and for example, only one type may be provided as the jackpot type.

"15R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 15 rounds and is shifted to the probability variation state after the termination of the big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the probability variation state and becomes a time saving state). Will also be migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability changing state and the time saving state continue. Hereinafter, the gaming state controlled to the probability variation state and the time saving state may be referred to as "high probability high base state", and the state not controlled to either the probability variation state or time saving state may be referred to as "low probability low base state". ..

"4R probability variation big hit" is a big hit which is controlled to a big hit game state of four rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the probability variation state and becomes a time saving state). Will also be migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability changing state and the time saving state continue.

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 respectively correspond to "15R probability variable jackpot" and "4R probability variation jackpot", are set. ing. 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.

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

The commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(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 variation 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 a production control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol fixing designation command, the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result is derived and displayed.

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

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

The commands A001 to A002(H) are display control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare design command). In this embodiment, either a big hit start 1 designation command or a big hit start 2 designation command is used depending on the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of "15R probability variation big hit", the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of "4R probability variation big hit", big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) ) Is used.

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 thus a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. 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 of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the special winning opening after-opening designation command is transmitted for each round with the value designating that round set in the EXT data, a different special winning opening after-designation command is transmitted for each round.

Commands A301(H) and A302(H) display a big hit end screen, that is, a production control command for specifying the end of a big hit game (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command, big hit end 2 designation command: ending) 2 designation command). The jackpot end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the jackpot game based on the "15R probability variable jackpot" is finished. The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when the big hit game by "4R certainty variation big hit" is ended.

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

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, 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". In addition, such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

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

In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, 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. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, the 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 processing, the CPU 56 detects that the first starting winning opening 13 has a first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the gaming ball has won, or the second starting winning opening 14 has a gaming ball. If the second starting opening switch 14a for turning on is turned on, that is, if the starting winning for the first starting winning opening 13 or the starting winning for the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred, the starting opening switch passage processing is performed. It is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of steps S300 to S307 is the following processing.

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 storage number (total reserved storage number) of the numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer. The number of storages of the numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. Further, 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.

Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display until the derived display (stop display) of the display result) is the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, the fluctuation time timer which measures the fluctuation time of the special design is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

Special symbol 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. Control to transmit the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

Special symbol stop process (step S304): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In addition, in this embodiment, the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, as will be described later, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening 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 a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. Note that the special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game.

Special winning opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. The control for transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, the processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are 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 (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the starting port 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 opening switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1217. 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 storages has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1217.

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). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting the values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number and storing them in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1215). .. In the process of step S1215, a random number R (a 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 variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the starting port switch passage processing (at the time of winning a prize). You may make it extract at the time of start of fluctuation of one special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later, or a variation pattern. The value may be directly extracted from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the determination random number (random 3).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold storage. As shown in FIG. 13, in the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured. 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.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to send the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting port switch 14a is in the on state (step S1217). If the second starting opening switch 14a is not in the on state, the process is ended as it is. If the second starting opening switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the second reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S1218). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1219), 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 S1220). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number and storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1221). .. In the process of step S1221, random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is software random number, variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and 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 fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the starting opening switch passage process (at the time of starting winning), but is extracted at the time of starting the fluctuation 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.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to send the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

14 and 15 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. Note that, for example, when the CPU 56 transmits the customer waiting demo designating command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demo designating command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designating command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt 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 designated command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of the special symbol is started.

If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether the second pending storage number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating "second" (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets the 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.

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”, the random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=1 in the first reserved storage number buffer. The numerical value 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 each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages=1 in the second number of reserved storages. And stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1, and shifts the 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 each storage area in the first reserved storage number buffer. Shift the contents of. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage number buffer are shifted.

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

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

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 stores 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.

Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, 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. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 controls to send the normal state background designating command.

In this embodiment, the case where the background designation command is transmitted for each variation is shown, but for example, at the start of variation, it is determined whether or not the game state has changed since the last variation, and the game is played. A background designating command according to the changed game state may be transmitted only when the state changes. With such a configuration, the number of times the background designation command is transmitted can be reduced, and the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

In addition, specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (set in advance in the ROM for each command) according to the effect control command. Set it to a pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, for each timer interrupt, a background designating command, a variation pattern command, a display result designating command, and a reserved storage number subtracting designating command in this order. Will be sent to 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 is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and further 4 ms has elapsed. The reserved storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed targeting the first start winning opening 13, that is, indicating that the process is performed targeting the first special symbol "first" Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processes of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out 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 reads the big hit determination random number extracted in steps S1215 and S1221 of the starting opening switch passage process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, and performs the big hit determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) with a jackpot determination random number, and determining that the jackpot is a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probability changing state (high probability state), the probability of a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is a non-determining changing state (normal gaming state). Specifically, the number of big hit determination values is set in advance, and the number of big hit determination values is set to be a certain value when the probability variation big hit determination table (the table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A is set) is set. An ordinary big hit judgment table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) which is set to be smaller than the big hit judgment table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the jackpot determination table for normal time is used to perform jackpot determination processing. 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. 8(A), the CPU 56 determines to make a big hit for the special symbol. When it is decided to make a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S62. It should be noted that determining whether or not to be a big hit is to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether or not to make a stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

The confirmation as to whether or not the current game state is the probability variation state is performed 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 decided to be 15R probability big hit or 4R probability big hit, and it is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is decided, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing of, or at the timing of ending the variable display of the special symbol 50 times.

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 proceeds directly to step S66.

In step S62, 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 S63). 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. 8B. 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. 8C.

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variable jackpot”, 4R certainty variation big hit”) is decided as the kind of big hit (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in steps S1215 and S1221 of the starting opening switch passage process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer to determine the big hit type. ..

Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the jackpot type is "15R probability variable jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "4R probability variable jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. To be done.

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S66). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, "-" which is a falling symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is decided as a stop symbol of the special symbol according to the decision result of the big hit type. That is, when "15R probability variation big hit" is determined, "7" is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when "4R probability variation jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as a special symbol stop 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 It is not limited to those shown in the embodiments. 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 S67).

FIG. 16 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 determines which of the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination tables is a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of kinds according to the big hit type. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (step S93). 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 decided to be 15R probability big hit or 4R probability big hit, and it is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is decided, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing when the variable display is performed or when the variable display is performed 50 times. If the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S93), the CPU 56 uses the probability variation out-of-range variation pattern type determination table as the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A selection is made (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

If the probability variation flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S94). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 uses a normal out-of-range variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected (step S95). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 uses the table for determining the variation pattern type as any one of a plurality of types, which is used when the variation time is shortened. A fluctuation pattern type determination table is selected (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S93 to S96, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table for out-of-variation for shortening the variation time is selected. If the gaming state is the probability variation state, the probability variation out-of-range variation pattern type determination table is selected. In this case, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S98 described below, and when the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S99. As a pattern, non-reach PA1-2 with shortening variation is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable variation state or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be displayed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of pending storages are different tables are shown. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for variation.

Even if the game state is the probability change state, when the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the fluctuation display of the shortening change is displayed. You may choose not to. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S93, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is almost 0. You may make it select a determination table.

Next, the CPU 56 reads 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, S83, S97, S95 or S96. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S98). When the random number 2 (fluctuation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type determination for generating the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). A value may be extracted directly from the random number counter for use, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 selects a big hit variation pattern determination table or an out-of-range variation pattern determination table as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S98. One of them is selected (step S99). Further, the random pattern 3 is read from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer), and the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S99 is referred to, thereby changing the fluctuation pattern. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100). When the random number 3 (fluctuation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 causes the variation pattern determination random number counter to generate the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to directly extract the value from and to determine the fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designating command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S101). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

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

In addition, when it is determined to be out of alignment, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, the variation pattern type may be determined by executing the processing of steps S93 to S96 and S98 based on the determination result of whether to reach. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and based on the reach determination result, one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected, The variation pattern type may be determined.

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 reserved memories (may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number). The reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not the reach is performed such that the reach probability becomes lower as the number of reserved memories increases.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting any one of the production control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 3 designation) (see FIG. 9) in accordance with the determined jackpot type and deviation. To do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S105). If not set, the process proceeds to step S109. When the big hit flag is set and the type of big hit is "15R probability variation big hit", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S106 and S107). Whether or not the "15R probability variable big hit" is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". it can. Further, when the type of big hit is "4R probability variation big hit", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S106 and S108). Whether or not the "4R probability variation big hit" is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". it can.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not set (N in step S105), that is, when the jackpot is out of alignment, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S109).

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 S110).

FIG. 18 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 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state if set (step S132).

Next, the CPU 56 controls to send a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is the 15R probability variable big hit, the big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of big hit is the 4R probability variable big hit, the big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is the 15R certainty variation jackpot or the 4R certainty variation jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

In addition, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to a big hit display time (a time at which, for example, the effect display device 9 notifies that a big hit has occurred) in the big winning opening pre-opening timer (step S134). The special winning opening pre-opening timer is a timer for measuring the time until the special winning opening is opened during the big hit game. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, in step S134, the time required from the stop of the variable display to the start of the first round (the variable control is stopped on the production control microcomputer 100 side and the big hit symbol is displayed). (Equivalent to the time to perform the fanfare production from the stop display to the start of the first round) is set to the special winning opening pre-opening timer. In addition, for the first round and thereafter, the interval time between the respective rounds (device during the time of performing the interval effect on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set to the special winning opening pre-opening timer.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times of opening corresponding to the type of big hit in the number of times of opening counter (step S135). For example, 15 times for the 15R certainty variation big hit, and four times for the 4R certainty variation big hit are set in the open number counter.

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (step S305) (step S137).

If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S141), and if not set, that is, in the normal state, the step is performed. The process moves to S150. When the probability variation flag is set, that is, in the probability variation state, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S142), and it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter becomes 0 (step S143). .. If not 0, the process proceeds to step S150. When it becomes 0, the probability variation flag is reset (step S144), and the process proceeds to step S150. As a result, the probability change state is shifted to the normal state when the change is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times). In step S150, 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 S150).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160). If the big hit 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 15R probability variation big hit, the jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted, and if it is the 4R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted. Then, the big hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) (step S163), and the process ends.

In step S164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1. Then, the CPU 56 confirms 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 jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts the game state to the probability variation state (step S167). Then, "50" is set in the probability variation counter (step S168), and the process proceeds to step S171.

Then, in step S171, 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. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S36) 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 the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the special symbol changing process is being executed) (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 for the special symbol display control data. 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. For example, if the fluctuating 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 (that is, whether or not the special symbol stop process is being executed) (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. The display control data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol. 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 continue to 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 when the change of the special symbol ends. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S36), 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. 21 is a flowchart showing a main process 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 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 the 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, in each process according to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected, and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9. Display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

After step S706, 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. 22 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 the 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. 9 and 10) 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.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart 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 process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first 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 receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 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 10 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result designation command storage area is stored (step S618A).

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). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been normally received.

If the received effect control command is the big hit start 1 designation command or the big hit start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start 1 designated command reception flag and the jackpot start 2 designated command reception flag set in step S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

If the received production control command is the normal state background designating command (step S679), the production control CPU 101 sets the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to the background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, blue display color). The screen is changed to the background screen (step S680).

If the received effect control command is the probability variation state background designation command (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the probability variation state (for example, red display). The screen is changed to a color background screen (step S683).

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 or executes a process (step S691). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the production control process process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the production symbols, 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 the variable display of the effect symbol is being executed.

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 pattern variation start processing (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 design (step S802).

Production symbol variation process (step S802): The switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) forming the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation 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 fluctuation stop processing (step S803).

Production symbol variation stop process (step S803): The variation of the production symbol is stopped, and the control of 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 either the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

Big hit display processing (step S804): When it is a big hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9 after the end of the variation time. For example, when a fanfare designating command designating the start of a big hit is received, the fanfare production is executed. 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. For example, when a special winning opening open display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is open (closed) is received, interval display is performed.

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. For example, when an ending designating command designating the end of the big hit is received, the ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect design variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect design display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). (Symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, so that the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) is performed according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (pattern) is realized. In addition, when the variation pattern designating the pseudo-relation is also used, if the pseudo-relation is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101, in step S8002, a chance eye symbol (as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-relationship). For example, like "223" and "445", a combination of a jackpot pattern which is not a reach and a symbol which is deviated by one symbol) is 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 S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 27 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. 27, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101: As the stop symbol, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number symbol is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “4R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as a stop symbol. Determines the combination of the effect symbols arranged in the same even number symbol.

Then, in the case of "disappearance" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

The production control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop design, and uses a stop design determination table in which data indicating a combination of production designs and numerical values are associated with each other to determine the stop design of the production design. 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.

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

Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect setting process for setting the notice effect (step S8003). Here, for example, a predetermined notice effect (e.g., reliability for a big hit) is based on whether or not the fluctuation to be started is a big hit, which kind of big hit if it is a big hit, or the read fluctuation pattern. Whether or not to execute a step-up notice that develops to a stage corresponding to, a button effect in which the effect screen is switched by accepting an operation on the operation member from the player, etc. is determined.

After step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 performs a promotion effect setting process regarding the setting of the promotion effect (step S8003A). The promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 in the accessory suggestion effect described above.

After step S8003A, the effect control CPU 101 selects a change pattern, a notice effect when executing the notice effect, and a process table corresponding to the effect set in the promotion effect setting process (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

FIG. 28 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 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 or the like indicating the form of each variation that constitutes the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol, the display of the effect display device 9 is displayed. The production mode other than the production pattern on the screen is included.). 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 effect time in the effect mode. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image and background displayed on the display screen. Is displayed. In addition, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in the manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

The process table shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and the content of the notice production. In addition, when it is determined to execute the notice effect in the processing of step S8004 or the like, it is not determined to select the process table in which the data corresponding to the notice effect is set and execute the notice effect. In this case, a process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

Also, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern accompanied by the 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 in accordance with the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-relation and the sliding effect. May be.

After step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, LED, and accessory) according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8006).

After step S8006, the effect control CPU 101 sets, in the variation time timer, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect during the process of changing the effect design (step S802) (step S8008).

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the promotion effect setting process. In the promotion effect setting process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation to be started is a super reach variation that does not involve pseudo-link (the variation pattern of the variation to be started is one of the super PB3-1 to PB3-8. Or not) is determined (step S2601).

In the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to execute the accessory suggestion production in the variation (the variation pattern is any of the super PB3-1 to PB3-8) in which the super reach is performed without the pseudo-relation. It is possible to execute a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate in the accessory suggestion effect. As the promotion effects, a first promotion effect that prompts a push operation on the push button 120 and a second promotion effect that prompts a tilt operation on the stick controller 122 are provided. The first promotion effect is a promotion effect that can be executed by changing the super reach A, and the second promotion effect is a promotion effect that can be executed by changing the super reach B.

For example, when an operation on the push button 120 is detected during the effective period in the first promotion effect, the operation control of the movable accessory 50 is performed if it is a big hit, and the operation control of the movable accessory 50 is performed if it is out. I don't know. In addition, for example, when an operation to the stick controller 122 is detected during the effective period of the second promotion effect, the operation control of the movable accessory 50 is performed if it is a big hit, and the operation control of the movable accessory 50 if it is out. Is not done.

In addition, in a variation (variation pattern is any of super PB3-1 to PB3-8) in which super-reach is performed without the pseudo-relation, a suggestion image that suggests the effect contents to be executed during the super-reach ( A specific effect indicating whether to display a "stock image") may be performed.

As the specific effect, a first specific effect using the first roulette displayed substantially in the center of the effect display device 9 and a second specification using the second roulette displayed substantially below the effect display device 9 are used. The production and is provided. Specifically, when the first specific effect is executed, the first roulette is variably displayed, and a predetermined symbol (for example, a symbol indicating a button (large), a symbol indicating a button (small)) is stopped and displayed. For example, it is indicated that a suggestion image is displayed, and if a stop display is performed with a design (for example, “×”) different from the predetermined design, it is indicated that no suggestion image is displayed. Further, when the second specific effect is executed, three squares are sequentially lit and displayed on the second roulette wheel, and the symbol corresponding to the last lit square is a predetermined symbol (for example, lever (large)). If it is a lever (small), a suggestion image is displayed, and if the design corresponding to the last lit square is a design different from the predetermined design (for example, "x"), whichever is It is shown that the suggestion image of is not displayed.

As the suggestion image, a first suggestion image (button image) that suggests that the first promotion effect is performed and a second suggestion image (lever image) that suggests that the second promotion effect is performed are provided. There is. The first suggestion image (button image) is an image simulating the push button 120, and includes a button (large) with high reliability for a big hit and a button (small) with lower reliability for a big hit than the button (large). Is provided. The second suggestion image (lever image) is an image imitating the stick controller 122, and includes a lever (large) with high reliability for a big hit, and a lever (small) with lower reliability for a big hit than the lever (large). Is provided.

When the first specific effect is executed, a pattern indicating that a button (large) is displayed as a suggestion image, a pattern indicating that a button (small) is displayed as a suggestion image, and any suggestion image is displayed There are some patterns that do not. That is, when the first specific effect is performed, it is possible to decide to display the button image as the suggestion image, and it is not possible to decide to display the lever image as the suggestion image.

When the second specific effect is executed, both the pattern indicating that the lever (large) is displayed as the suggestive image, the pattern indicating that the lever (small) is displayed as the suggestive image, and any suggestive image are displayed. There are some patterns that do not. That is, when the second specific effect is performed, it is possible to determine to display the lever image as the suggestion image, and it is not possible to determine to display the button image as the suggestion image.

Hereinafter, the pattern of the specific effect shown to display any suggestive image may be referred to as a “success pattern”, and the pattern of the specific effect shown to not display any suggested image may be referred to as a “failure pattern”. .. Further, the performance of specifying the success pattern may be referred to as “success”, and the performance of specifying the failure pattern may be referred to as “failure”.

When any of the suggestion images is displayed, the stock release effect indicating that the promotion effect based on the suggestion image is executed is performed before the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed. Specifically, a character display such as "stock release" is displayed on the effect display device 9.

If it is determined in step S2601 that there is no super reach variation that does not involve pseudo-relation, the promotion effect setting process ends as it is. When the super reach variation does not involve pseudo-relation, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the super reach to be executed is the super reach A (the variation pattern of the variation to be started is super PB3-1, PB3-3, PB3-. 5, PB3-7) or not) (step S2602), and if it is super reach A, whether or not the first specific effect is executed and which pattern (success/failure) is executed. First specific effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the first specific effect in the pattern) is performed (step S2603). Specifically, the first specific effect execution lottery is performed using the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific effect execution lottery table. In the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30(A), the presence or absence of execution of the first specific effect and the execution thereof are executed according to the variation pattern (variable display result (big hit, out) and presence/absence of accessory suggestion effect). In the example shown in FIG. 30(A), the determination value corresponding to the specific effect pattern (success pattern, failure pattern) is assigned, but in order to simplify the description, the ratio of the assigned determination value is It is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the first specific effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, in the case of a jackpot variation (variation pattern: super PB3-7) that executes the accessory suggestion production, 70% of the cases that the first specific production is executed in the success pattern and the first identification in the failure pattern are performed. Execution of the effect is determined at a rate of 20%, and execution of the first specific effect is determined at a rate of 10%.

Further, for example, in the case of a deviation variation (variation pattern: super PB3-5) for executing the accessory suggestion production, it is 50% that the first specific presentation is executed in the success pattern, and the first in the failure pattern. The execution of the specific effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of the first specific effect is determined at a rate of 20%.

Further, for example, in the case of a big hit variation (variation pattern: super PB3-3) that does not execute the accessory suggestion production, the first specific production is executed at a rate of 60% that the first specific production is executed in the failure pattern. Not doing is determined at a rate of 40%.

Further, for example, in the case of a deviation variation (variation pattern: super PB3-1) in which the accessory suggestion production is not executed, the first specific production is executed at a rate of 30% that the first specific production is executed in the failure pattern. Not doing is decided at a rate of 70%.

After that, when it is determined not to execute the first specific effect (N in step S2604), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S2615. When it is determined to execute the first specific effect (Y in step S2604), the effect control CPU 101 determines the first suggestive image to be displayed if the pattern is a success pattern (Y in step S2605). 1 Suggestion image type determination lottery is performed (step S2606). Specifically, the first suggestive image type determination lottery is performed using the first suggestive image type determining lottery table shown in FIG. 30(C).

FIG. 30C is an explanatory diagram showing a first suggestive image type determination lottery table. In the first suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30C, the determination value corresponding to the first suggestion image type (button (large), button (small)) according to the variable display result (big hit, out) However, in the example shown in FIG. 30(C), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the explanation. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the first suggestive image type determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, 70% of the buttons (large) and 30% of the buttons (small) are determined as suggestive images.

In addition, for example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the button (large) is determined as 40% and the button (small) is determined as 60% as the suggestive image.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the reliability of the big hit is button (large)>button (small).

After that, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the first specific effect of the success pattern, the first suggestive image determined in step S2606, the stock release effect, and the first promotion effect (step S2607), and step S2615. Move to. As a result, the process table having the content of performing the first specific effect of the success pattern, displaying the first suggestion image, performing the stock release effect, and executing the first promotion effect is selected in step S8004. There is.

If it is a failure pattern (N in step S2605), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first specific effect of the failure pattern (step S2608), and proceeds to step S2615. As a result, the process table having the content of performing the first specific effect of the failure pattern is selected in step S8004.

In step S2602, in the case of super reach B, the effect control CPU 101 executes the second specific effect in any pattern (success/failure pattern) when the second specific effect is executed and when it is executed. The second specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not (step S2609). Specifically, the second specific effect execution lottery is performed using the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30(B).

FIG. 30B is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific effect execution lottery table. In the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30(B), whether or not to execute the second specific effect is executed according to the variation pattern (variable display result (big hit, miss) and presence/absence of accessory suggestion effect). In the example shown in FIG. 30(B), the determination value corresponding to the specific effect pattern (success pattern, failure pattern) is assigned. It is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the second specific effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, in the case of a jackpot variation (variation pattern: super PB3-8) that executes the accessory suggestion production, it is 50% that the second specific production is executed in the success pattern, and the second identification is executed in the failure pattern. Execution of the effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and execution of the second specific effect is determined at a rate of 20%.

Further, for example, in the case of a deviation variation (variation pattern: super PB3-6) for executing the accessory suggestion production, the second specific presentation is executed at a rate of 20% in the success pattern, and the second in the failure pattern. Executing the specific effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and not executing the second specific effect at a rate of 50%.

Further, for example, in the case of a big hit variation (variation pattern: super PB3-4) that does not execute the accessory suggestion effect, the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 55% that the second specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. Not done is determined at a rate of 45%.

Further, for example, in the case of a deviation variation (variation pattern: super PB3-2) in which the accessory suggestion production is not executed, the second specific production is executed at a rate of 20% that the second specific production is executed in the failure pattern. Not doing is determined at a rate of 80%.

Here, if the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30(A) and the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30(B) are compared, the ratio executed in the success pattern is the first. The specific effect is higher than the second specific effect. That is, when the first specific effect is executed, the suggestive effect display and the promotion effect can be executed (successfully succeeded) at a higher rate than when the second specific effect is executed. Further, as described above, the jackpot is more reliable when the super reach B with the accessory suggestion is performed than with the super reach A with the accessory suggestion. The reliability is 1st promotion production <2nd promotion production. From these things, in the present embodiment, the first specific effect has a characteristic that although it is easy to succeed (it is easy to display a suggestion image), when it is successful, a promotion effect with low reliability for a big hit is executed, The second specific effect has a characteristic that although it is difficult to succeed (it is difficult to display a suggestion image), a promotion effect having high reliability for a big hit is executed when it succeeds.

After that, when it is determined not to execute the second specific effect (N in step S2610), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S2615. When it is determined to execute the second specific effect (Y in step S2610), the effect control CPU 101 determines the second suggestion image to be displayed if the pattern is a success pattern (Y in step S2611). 2 A suggestion image type determination lottery is performed (step S2612). Specifically, the second suggestion image type determination lottery is performed using the second suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 30D is an explanatory diagram showing a second suggestive image type determination lottery table. In the second suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30D, the determination value corresponding to the second suggestion image type (lever (large), lever (small)) according to the variable display result (big hit, out) However, in the example shown in FIG. 30(D), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the second suggestive image type determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the lever (large) is determined as a ratio of 80% and the lever (small) is determined as a ratio of 20% as the suggestive image.

Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the lever (large) is determined as 30% and the lever (small) is determined as 70% as the suggestive image.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the reliability of the big hit is lever (large)>lever (small).

Here, comparing the first suggestive image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30(C) with the second suggestive image type determining lottery table shown in FIG. 30(D), the case of executing the first specific effect, The selection ratio of the suggested image to be displayed is different from that in the case of executing the second specific effect. As described above, since it is possible to display one of the suggestion images at a different ratio based on the type of the specific effect to be executed, it is possible to focus on the type of the specific effect and improve the interest. it can.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets the second specific effect of the success pattern, the second suggestion image determined in step S2612, the stock release effect, and the second promotion effect (step S2613), and step S2615. Move to. As a result, the process table having the content of performing the second specific effect of the success pattern, displaying the second suggestion image, performing the stock release effect, and executing the second promotion effect is selected in step S8004. There is.

If it is a failure pattern (N in step S2611), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second specific effect of the failure pattern (step S2614), and proceeds to step S2615. As a result, the process table having the content of performing the second specific effect of the failure pattern is selected in step S8004.

In step S2615, the effect control CPU 101 performs a cut-in effect execution lottery for determining whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and, when executing, the cut-in effect execution lottery (step S2615). The cut-in effect is an effect in which a specific image is cut-in displayed when a predetermined operation by the player is detected. Specifically, the cut-in effect execution lottery is performed using the cut-in effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 30E is an explanatory diagram showing a cut-in effect execution lottery table. In the cut-in effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30(E), whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and the cut-in effect type (first cut-in effect) to be executed according to the variable display result (big hit, miss). , The second cut-in effect) is assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 30E, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for cut-in effect execution lottery, and determines it as a decision item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

The first cut-in effect is an effect in which a specific image is cut-in-displayed when a push operation on the push button 120 is detected, and the second cut-in effect is a tilt operation to the stick controller 122 detected. In this case, the effect is to display a specific image in a cut-in manner.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, executing the first cut-in effect at a rate of 30%, executing the second cut-in effect at a rate of 50%, and not executing the cut-in effect. Is determined at a rate of 20%.

In addition, for example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the first cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 20%, the second cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 10%, and the cut-in effect is not executed. Is determined at a rate of 70%.

Thereby, the reliability of the big hit is the first cut-in effect<the second cut-in effect.

When it is determined to execute the cut-in effect, execution of the cut-in effect (first cut-in effect, second cut-in effect) determined in step S2615 is set (step S2617). As a result, the process table for executing the cut-in effect is selected in step S8004.

FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are flowcharts showing the effect during the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the first promotion effect execution timing (step S3201), and if it is not the first promotion effect execution timing, the process proceeds to step S3204. The first promotion effect execution timing is a timing for starting the first promotion effect, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. When execution of the first promotion effect is not set (when step S2607 is not performed), it is determined that it is not the first promotion effect execution timing.

When it is the first promotion effect execution timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first effective period flag indicating that it is the first effective period during which the operation of the push button 120 in the first promotion effect is valid (step (S3202), a button operation promotion display for prompting an operation on the push button 120 is displayed (step S3203).

In step S3204, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first effective period flag is set (step S3204), and if not set, the process proceeds to step S3221. If it is set, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S3207 when it has received an operation to the push button 120 (Y in step S3205) or when it is the end timing of the first effective period (Y in step S3206). To do. The end timing of the first valid period is a timing for ending the first valid period, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. The timing after a predetermined period has elapsed from the first promotion effect execution timing may be the end timing of the first effective period. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the timer at the first promotion effect execution timing, and the timing when the timer times out may be the end timing of the first effective period.

In step S3207, the CPU 101 for effect control performs accessory operation control for moving the movable accessory 50 to the advanced position in the case of a big hit variation (step S3208), and resets the first effective period flag (step S3209). .. In step S3208, specifically, the motor 86 is driven to move the movable accessory 50 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, the movable accessory 50 is operated from the advanced position to the retracted position.

In the present embodiment, when the push operation on the push button 120 is not detected during the first valid period, the movable accessory 50 is advanced to the advance position at the timing when the first valid period ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the push operation of the push button 120 is not detected during the first effective period, the control of moving the movable accessory 50 to the advanced position may not be performed. Good.

Further, when the push operation of the push button 120 is detected during the first effective period, the movable accessory 50 is immediately advanced to the advanced position, but the invention is not limited to this, and the first effective period is The movable accessory 50 may be advanced to the advance position after waiting until the end.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the second promotion effect execution timing (step S3221), and if it is not the second promotion effect execution timing, the process proceeds to step S3224. The second promotion effect execution timing is a timing for starting the second promotion effect, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. When execution of the second promotion effect is not set (when step S2613 is not performed), it is determined that it is not the second promotion effect execution timing.

When it is the second promotion effect execution timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets the second effective period flag that indicates the second effective period during which the operation to the stick controller 122 in the second promotion effect is valid (step (S3222), a lever operation promotion display for prompting an operation on the stick controller 122 is displayed (step S3223).

In step S3224, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second effective period flag is set (step S3224), and if not set, the process proceeds to step S3301. If it is set, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S3227 when it has received an operation to the stick controller 122 (Y in step S3225) or when it is the end timing of the second effective period (Y in step S3226). To do. The ending timing of the second valid period is a timing for ending the second valid period, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. The timing after a predetermined period has elapsed from the second promotion effect execution timing may be the end timing of the second effective period. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the timer at the second promotion effect execution timing, and the timing when the timer times out may be the end timing of the second effective period.

In step S3227, the effect control CPU 101 performs accessory product operation control for advancing the movable accessory 50 to the advancing position if there is a big hit change (step S3228), and resets the second effective period flag (step S3229). .. In step S3228, specifically, the motor 86 is driven to move the movable accessory 50 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, the movable accessory 50 is operated from the advanced position to the retracted position.

In the present embodiment, when the tilt operation to the stick controller 122 is not detected during the second effective period, the movable accessory 50 is advanced to the advanced position at the timing when the second effective period ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the tilt operation to the stick controller 122 is not detected during the first effective period, the control for moving the movable accessory 50 to the advanced position may not be performed. Good.

Further, when the tilt operation to the stick controller 122 is detected during the second effective period, the movable accessory 50 is immediately advanced to the advanced position, but the invention is not limited to this, and the second effective period is not limited to this. The movable accessory 50 may be advanced to the advance position after waiting until the end.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the cut-in effect execution timing (step S3301), and if it is not the cut-in effect execution timing, the process proceeds to step S3304. The cut-in effect execution timing is a timing for starting the cut-in effect, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. When the cut-in effect execution is not set (when step S2617 is not performed), it is determined that it is not the cut-in effect execution timing.

When it is the cut-in effect execution timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets a cut-in effective period flag indicating a cut-in effective period during which the operation of the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 in the cut-in effect is valid. (Step S3302), an operation promotion image corresponding to the cut-in effect type (a button operation promotion image that prompts an operation to the push button 120 in the case of the first cut-in effect, and a stick controller 122 in the case of the second cut-in effect. A lever operation promotion image for prompting the operation is displayed (step S3303).

In step S3304, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the cut-in effective period flag is set (step S3304), and if not set, the process proceeds to step S3310. When set, that is, during the cut-in effective period, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to the cut-in type (in the case of the first cut-in effect, the operation to the push button 120, the second cut-in effect). If so (operation to the stick controller 122) has been accepted (Y in step S3305), or if it is the end timing of the cut-in valid period (Y in step S3307), the process proceeds to step S3308. The end timing of the cut-in effective period is a timing for ending the cut-in effective period, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. The timing after a predetermined period has elapsed from the cut-in effect execution timing may be the end timing of the cut-in effective period. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the timer at the cut-in effect execution timing, and the timing when the timer times out may be the end timing of the cut-in effective period.

In step S3308, the effect control CPU 101 performs cut-in display (step S3308), and resets the cut-in effective period flag (step S3309).

In the present embodiment, when the operation is not detected during the cut-in effective period, the cut-in display is performed at the timing when the cut-in effective period ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the operation is not detected during the cut-in effective period, the cut-in display may not be performed.

In addition, when an operation is detected during the cut-in valid period, the cut-in display is displayed immediately.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cut-in display is displayed after waiting until the cut-in valid period ends. It may be done.

In step S3310, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the promotion effect is the set promotion effect execution variation (step S3310), and if the effect is the promotion effect execution variation (step S2607 or S2613 is performed). If so, the process moves to step S8101. If it is not a promotion effect execution variation (when step S2607 or S2613 is not performed), it is determined whether or not it is the accessory action timing (step S3311). The accessory action timing is a timing provided in advance for each variation pattern in the variation accompanied by the suggestion of the accessory. Specifically, the same timing as the above-described first valid period end timing and second valid period end timing may be used as the accessory action timing. When it is the accessory action timing, the effect control CPU 101 performs the accessory action control to move the movable accessory 50 to the advance position (step S3212). In step S3312, specifically, the motor 86 is driven to move the movable accessory 50 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, the movable accessory 50 is operated from the advanced position to the retracted position.

In addition, when the step S3312 is executed is a case where the jackpot variation pattern (super PB3-7, PB3-8) accompanied by the accessory suggestion effect is selected, but the specific effect of the success pattern is not set. is there.

After that, the CPU 101 for effect control decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variable time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect design variation stop processing (step S803) (step S8112).

FIG. 33 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 S861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 moves to step S867. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed but the fanfare production has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the production symbol in step S862. Without repeating, the process proceeds to step S867.

If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs a control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (a falling symbol or a jackpot symbol) (step S862). It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the effect symbol in response to receipt of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S866), and the fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designated command reception flag or big hit start 2). It is confirmed whether the designated command reception flag) has been set (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and selects process data according to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S871).

When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S863 (that is, when the outlying symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag. It should be noted that 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 soon as the variation pattern command reception flag is confirmed, the variation pattern command is received. The reception flag may be reset).

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 S865).

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a specific effect is performed. 34(A1) to FIG. 34(A6) show display examples of the effect display device 9 when the first specific effect of the success pattern is performed, and FIGS. 34(B1) to 34(B6) show success. The example of a display of the production|presentation display apparatus 9 at the time of performing the 2nd specific production of a pattern is shown.

First, a display example in the case of performing the first specific effect of the success pattern will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 34(A1), after the development to the super reach A is shown, the first roulette T1 in the first specific effect is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 34(A2). Then, as shown in FIG. 34(A3), the variable display of the first roulette T1 is finished, and the symbol indicating the button (large) is stopped and displayed, and the button (large) is displayed as the stock image as shown in FIG. 34(A4). Displayed as ST. As a result, the player can recognize that the first promotion effect is executed.

After that, at the execution timing of the first promotion effect, after the stock release effect is performed as shown in FIG. 34(A5), the stock image ST is erased as shown in FIG. 34(A6). The button image BG and the meter image indicating the remaining time of the first effective period are displayed, and the first promotion effect is performed.

Next, a display example in the case of performing the second specific effect of the success pattern will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 34(B1), it is shown that the super reach B has been developed, and then, as shown in FIG. 34(B2), the second roulette T2 in the second specific effect is variably displayed. In the illustrated example, the left square is a lever (large), the middle square is a flare indicating that no suggestive image is displayed, and the right square is a lever (small).

Then, as shown in FIG. 34(B3), the squares of the lever (large) in the second roulette T2 are lit and displayed last, and as shown in FIG. 34(B4), the lever (large) is displayed as the stock image ST. It As a result, the player can recognize that the second promotion effect is executed.

After that, at the execution timing of the second promotion effect, after the stock release effect is performed as shown in FIG. 34(B5), the stock image ST is deleted as shown in FIG. 34(B6). The lever image LG and the meter image showing the remaining time of the second effective period are displayed, and the second promotion effect is performed.

As shown in FIG. 34(A2) and FIG. 34(B2), the first roulette T1 in the first specific effect is displayed substantially in the center of the effect display device 9, and the second roulette T2 in the second specific effect is the effect display. The first roulette T1 has a higher visibility than the second roulette T2 by being displayed on the substantially lower part of the device 9.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 34(A4) and FIG. 34(B4), the stock image ST is displayed at the same position regardless of which specific effect is executed.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the case of performing the stock release effect after the cut-in effect. For example, when the button (large) is displayed as the stock image ST as shown in FIG. 35(1) and the cut-in effect start timing comes, the operation for cut-in effect as shown in FIG. 35(2) is performed. The prompt display CT is displayed. At this time, an execution example of the first cut-in effect is shown. Then, when the operation on the push button 120 is received or the cut-in valid period ends, the cut-in display is performed as shown in FIG. 35(3). At this time, by not erasing the display of the stock image ST, the player can easily recognize that the stock image ST does not correspond to the cut-in effect.

Then, at the execution timing of the first promotion effect, the stock release effect is performed as shown in FIG. 35(4), and then the stock image ST is erased as shown in FIG. 35(5). The button image BG is displayed and the first promotion effect is performed.

In this way, when the operation in the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image being displayed is the same as the operation in the cut-in effect executed as an effect different from the promotion effect (for example, in both push button 120). If the pressing operation is performed), the suggestion image is displayed with a higher display priority than the display of the cut-in effect (see FIG. 35(3)), so that the suggestion image suggests the cut-in effect and the effect. Is to impress the player with another production. On the other hand, if the operation in the promotion effect suggested by the displayed suggestion image and the operation in the cut-in effect executed as an effect different from the promotion effect are different operations, for example, a button (large ) Is displayed, but when a cut-in effect that prompts a tilt operation to the stick controller 122 is executed, it is less likely that the effect suggested by the suggestive image is a cut-in effect, and therefore, the suggestive image is less likely to be mistaken. The cut-in display may be displayed with a higher display priority. Thereby, the suggestion image can be displayed without deteriorating the effect of the cut-in effect.

As described above, according to this embodiment, a game machine capable of executing a game is operated by the player (in this example, the push button 120 is pressed, and the stick controller 122 is tilted). ) Can be detected based on the detection means (in this example, the push sensor 124, the tilt direction sensor unit 123) and the motion detected by the detection means (in this example, the movable accessory 50 is moved to the advanced position). Detection effect executing means (in this example, a part of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S3208 and S3228), and a promotion effect (in this example, the push button 120) that can execute an operation. The promotion production execution means (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100, steps S2607 and S2613) capable of executing the first promotion production that urges the pressing operation to, and the second promotion production that urges the tilt operation to the stick controller 122. By setting either the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect by executing any of the following, step S8004 is performed, and a part that executes steps S8006 and S8105) and a plurality of types of specific effects having different effect modes (this example). Then, any one of steps S2607, S2608, S2613, and S2614 in the effect control microcomputer 100 is executed, which can execute any one of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. By executing the step S8004 and setting steps S8006 and S8105 after setting the first specific effect or the second specific effect by performing), it is suggested that the promotion effect is executed after the specific effect is executed. A plurality of suggestion images (in this example, a first suggestion image (button image: button (large), button (small)) that suggests that the first promotion effect is executed, and a second promotion effect is executed Suggestion image display control means (in this example, in the production control microcomputer 100, step S2607) capable of displaying any of the second suggestion images (lever image: lever (large), lever (small)) that suggests , S2613 is executed to set the first suggestion image or the second suggestion image, and then step S8004 is performed, and steps S8006 and S8105 are performed). Based on the end of the display of, it is possible to execute the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image (in this example, the effect control micro controller The computer 100 can execute the first promotion effect based on the end of the display of the first suggestion image (button image), and the end based on the end of the display of the second suggestion image (lever image). 2 promotion effect can be executed (see FIG. 34)), and the suggestion image display control means can display any of the plurality of suggestion images at different ratios based on the type of the executed specific effect (see FIG. 34). In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can display the button image when the first specific effect is executed, and can display the lever image when the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 34). )) decided. As a result, it is possible to focus on the type of specific effect and improve the interest.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the operation of the player that can be detected by the detection means is described as an example of the operation of pressing the push button 120 and the operation of tilting the stick controller 122, but the operation is not limited to this. For example, an operation of pressing the cross key 150, an operation of pressing the trigger button 123, an operation of a jog dial capable of rotating, or an operation of a touch panel capable of a contact operation or a pressing operation can be detected as an operation of the player. Alternatively, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an image sensor (CCD sensor, CMOS sensor) may be able to detect the action of the player who does not contact the gaming machine.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of moving the movable accessory 50 to the advanced position can be executed as the detection effect, but the detection effect is not limited to this. For example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the effect display device 9, an effect of outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 27, or an effect of causing a predetermined light emitting member to emit light may be executed as the detection effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the detection effect, it is decided to execute the effect of notifying whether or not it is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is it a big hit that indicates the reliability of being a big hit? An effect in which whether or not it is not determined or an effect irrespective of whether or not it is a big hit may be executed as the detection effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, two types of promotion effects (first promotion effect, second promotion effect) can be executed, but it is also possible to execute a single type of promotion effect. However, three or more types of promotion effects may be executable.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of promotion effects for promoting different actions (operations for different operation members) can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, common actions are promoted. It may be possible to execute a plurality of promotion effects. Specifically, as a plurality of promotion effects for urging a push operation on the push button 120, a large display promotion display in which a button image simulating the push button 120 is displayed in a large size and a small display promotion display in which a button image is displayed in a small size are executed. It may be possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute, as a plurality of types of specific effects having different effect modes, a first specific effect that displays the first roulette and a second specific effect that displays the second roulette. However, the specific presentation mode is not limited to these. For example, any of the effects is executed as the specific effect, such as an effect of displaying whether or not the item thrown by the character falls within a predetermined frame and an effect of counting down the time until the suggestion image is displayed. May be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed at the timing provided for each variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect may be executed at a timing determined by lottery among a plurality of timings. Further, the specific effect may be executed in synchronization with the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

Further, in the present embodiment, the success pattern that displays the suggestive image and the failure pattern that does not display the suggestive image are provided when the specific effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and The suggestion image may be displayed (always succeed) when the effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect is always executed when the suggestion image is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a pattern in which the suggestion image is displayed and the promotion effect is executed and a pattern in which the suggestion image is displayed but the promotion effect is not executed may be provided.

Further, the display mode of the suggestion image may indicate the degree of reliability with respect to the execution of the promotion effect. For example, the button (large) described above may be suggested to be executed at a higher ratio than the button (small).

In addition, as a characteristic of each specific effect, although the first specific effect is likely to succeed (it is easy to display the suggestion image), when the success is successful, the suggestion image with low reliability for executing the promotion effect is likely to be displayed, while Although it is difficult for the specific effect to succeed (it is difficult to display the suggestion image), when the success is successful, the suggestion image having high reliability for executing the promotion effect may be easily displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect corresponding to the suggestive image is executed (stock is released) at the timing immediately before the notification of whether or not the jackpot is a big hit in the super reach. For example, when a specific effect is performed during a predetermined change and a suggestion image is displayed, the stock is not stored after the end of the change (for example, during the next change of the change or during the big hit game state). The detection effect may be released and the detection effect may be executed.

Further, the stock may be released at any one of a plurality of timings. For example, at either the first timing immediately before notifying whether or not it is a big hit in super reach, or the second timing before the first timing (for example, the timing at which the above-described cut-in effect is executed). Stock may be released. This makes it possible to pay attention to the timing at which the stock is released.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the plurality of suggestion images, a button image and a lever image suggesting execution of different types of promotion effects are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, the same type It may be possible to display a plurality of suggestion images suggesting execution of the promotion effect. Specifically, the first button image and the second button image can be displayed as a plurality of suggestion images, and any of the button images suggests that a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the push button 120 is executed. Good.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the first specific effect is executed in the success pattern, the button image is displayed at a rate of 100% and the lever image is displayed at a rate of 0% (that is, the lever image is displayed). On the other hand, when the second specific effect is executed in the success pattern, the lever image is displayed at a rate of 100% and the button image is displayed at a rate of 0% (that is, the button image may be displayed. However, it is possible to “display any one of a plurality of suggestive images at different ratios based on the type of specific effect that has been executed”, but regarding the specific selection ratio, It is not limited. For example, when the first specific effect is executed in the success pattern, the button image is displayed at a rate of 70% and the lever image is displayed at a rate of 30%, while the second specific effect is performed in the success pattern. When executed, the button image may be displayed at a rate of 20% and the lever image may be displayed at a rate of 80%.

Further, in the present embodiment, special effect executing means (in this example, in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing any of a plurality of types of special effects (super reach A, super reach B in this example). , A part that executes steps S8004 and S8105 when a variation pattern involving super reach is selected), the specific effect execution means is capable of executing the specific effect during execution of the special effect, and is performing the special effect. It is possible to execute any one of the plurality of specific effects at different ratios based on the type of effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the first specification when the super reach A is being executed). The effect can be executed, and the second specific effect can be executed when the super reach B is being executed (see FIG. 34)). As a result, it is possible to focus on the type of specific effect and improve the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, super reach is described as a special effect, but any effect such as a changing notice effect or a big hit effect may be executed as a special effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect is executed during the execution of super reach A, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 100% and the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 0% ( That is, the second specific effect cannot be executed) On the other hand, when the specific effect is executed during the execution of the super reach B, the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 100% and the first specific effect is performed at a rate of 0%. By executing the specific effect (that is, the second specific effect cannot be executed), "execute any one of a plurality of specific effects at different ratios based on the type of special effect being executed". However, the specific selection ratio is not limited to this. For example, when the specific effect is executed during execution of the super reach A, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 70% and the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 30%, while the super reach B is executed. When executing the specific effect, the first specific effect may be executed at a rate of 20% and the second specific effect may be executed at a rate of 80%.

Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion image display control means can display the suggestion image at the same position regardless of the type of the particular effect that has been executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the first The suggestion image (button image, lever image) can be displayed at the same position when the specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 34)). As a result, it is possible to focus on the type of specific effect and improve the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, an effect execution means (in this example, a cut-in effect) capable of executing an effect (in this example, a cut-in effect) different from the detected effect based on the detection of the motion during the display of the suggestion image. A portion for executing step S3308 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and a predetermined effect execution unit capable of executing a predetermined effect (stock releasing effect in this example) indicating that the promotion effect based on the suggestion image is executed. (In this example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the stock discharge effect is set by executing any of steps S2607 and S2613, and then step S8004 is performed, and steps S8006 and S8105 are executed). The suggestion image display control means ends the display of the suggestion image after the predetermined effect is executed (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the display of the suggestion image after the stock discharge effect is finished. (See FIG. 35)). This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the effect based on the suggestion image has been executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the specific effect executing unit can execute any of a plurality of types of specific effects having different visibility (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the effect display device 9 to operate). It is possible to execute either a first specific effect that displays the first roulette at the substantially center or a second specific effect that displays the second roulette at substantially the lower part of the effect display device 9), suggestive image display control The means may or may not display the suggestive image based on the execution of the specific effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether the suggestive image is a success pattern or a failure pattern). The specific image is displayed at a higher rate when the specific effect of the type with high visibility is executed than when the specific effect of the type with low visibility is executed ( In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the first specific effect in a success pattern at a higher rate than the second specific effect (see FIGS. 30A and 30B)). .. As a result, when the specific effect of the type with high visibility is executed, the suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate than when the specific effect of the type with low visibility is executed, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. You can

In the present embodiment, the display position closer to the center of the display area of the effect display device 9 is the specific effect with higher visibility, but the high visibility based on other elements. May be set. For example, the larger the display image, the higher the visibility, and the higher the display density, the higher the visibility.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the accessory suggestion effect is executed in a variation in which no promotion effect is executed, the movable accessory 50 is automatically controlled in operation at a predetermined timing. It is not limited. For example, in addition to the push button 120 whose operation is promoted in the first promotion effect and the stick controller 122 whose operation is promoted in the second promotion effect, other operation means are provided, and any promotion effect is provided. When the accessory suggestion effect is executed in a variation that is not executed, the movable accessory 50 may be configured to operate based on the operation of the other operation means.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the accessory suggestion production only in the variation without the pseudo-relation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory suggestion production is also executed in the variation with the pseudo-repeation. It may be possible. That is, the specific effect, the display of the suggestion image, and the promotion effect may be able to be executed even in the variation involving the pseudo-relation.

Although not described in the present embodiment, it is possible to control in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to execute any of a plurality of types of promotion effects with different expectations that are controlled in the advantageous state. , A change from a suggestion image showing that a low-promotion promotion effect controlled to an advantageous state is executed to a suggestion image showing that a high-expectation promotion effect controlled to an advantageous state is executed It may be possible. For example, each effect may be executed as in the display example shown in FIG.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example when the display mode of the suggestive image changes when the button (small) is displayed as the suggestive image. For example, after it is shown that the super reach A has been developed as shown in FIG. 36(1), the first roulette T1 in the first specific effect is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 36(2). Then, as shown in FIG. 36(3), the variable display of the first roulette T1 is completed and the button (small) is stopped and displayed, and the button (small) is displayed as the stock image ST as shown in FIG. 36(4). To be done.

After that, the stock image ST may change from the button (small) to the button (large) as shown in FIG. 36(5), or the stock image ST may be changed to the button (small) as shown in FIG. 36(6). It is also possible to change from the to the lever (large).

Specifically, the effect control CPU 100 determines the change pattern of the suggestion image in steps S2606 and S2612, and performs the effect using the process table according to the determined change pattern, thereby changing the suggestion image. Can be realized. The change patterns include, for example, a pattern that changes from a button (small) to a button (large), a pattern that changes from a button (small) to a lever (small), and a pattern that changes from a button (small) to a lever (large). And a pattern that does not change from the button (small) may be provided.

In this way, advantageous state control means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 that can execute steps S305 to S307) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. ), the promotion effect executing means has a plurality of types of promotion effects with different expectations controlled to be in an advantageous state (in this example, the first promotion effect and the reliability of being a jackpot higher than the first promotion effect are high. Any of the second promotion effects) can be executed, and the suggestion image display control means is controlled to the advantageous state from the suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect with a low degree of expectation controlled to the advantage state is executed. It is possible to change and display the suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect with high expectation is executed (in this example, the execution of the second promotion effect is suggested from the button image that suggests the execution of the first promotion effect). The lever image may be changed (see FIG. 36)). This allows the suggestive image to change after being displayed, so that the suggestive image can be focused on.

Although the button (small) displayed as the stock image ST is changed to another suggestion image before the stock release effect is executed here, the button (small) is displayed after the stock release effect is executed. May be changed to another suggestion image. For example, when the stock release effect is performed and the display of the suggestion image ends, the button (small) is changed to another suggestion image, and the promotion effect corresponding to the changed suggestion image may be executed.

Further, the number of changes of the suggestion image is not limited to once, but may be changed twice or more.

Further, it may be possible to execute a change suggestion effect that suggests that the suggestion image changes, or to execute the change suggestion effect even when a pattern that does not change is set.

Further, here, from the suggestion image showing that the low-expectation promotion effect controlled to the advantageous state is executed, to the suggestion image showing that the high-expectation promotion effect controlled to the advantageous state is executed. Although the change has been described, in the gaming machine that suggests the reliability of executing the promotion effect depending on the display mode of the suggestion image, the reliability of executing the promotion effect from the suggestion image with low reliability of executing the promotion effect It may be changed to a highly suggestive image.

Although not described in the above-described embodiment, the suggestion image display control means can display the suggestion image in different modes according to the degree of expectation before the promotion effect is executed. Is based on that the suggestion image is in a specific state, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed, and while the suggestion image is displayed, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is It may be possible to execute different promotion effects. Specifically, the following modified example will be described. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

In this modification, an auxiliary effect display device 90 is provided above the effect display device 9. The auxiliary effect display device 90 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) smaller than the effect display device 9, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the auxiliary effect display device 90, effect images and the like related to the variable display on the effect display device 9 are displayed. The auxiliary effect display device 90 may be provided at another position, but in order to display various effect images associated with the variable display on the effect display device 9 on the auxiliary effect display device 90, the auxiliary effect display device 90 is provided in the vicinity of the effect display device 9. It is preferably provided.

Further, in this modification, it is possible to execute an operation effect for performing an effect such as image display based on the detection of a predetermined operation by the player during a predetermined operation effective period. A plurality of types of operation effects are provided. Based on the detection of the pressing operation of the push button 120, the first operation effect of displaying a predetermined image and the tilt operation of the stick controller 122 are detected. Based on the above, a second operation effect of displaying a predetermined image is included. Further, in this modified example, the operation effect can be executed at the first timing before the reach is established during the variable display and at the second timing after the reach is established. However, in order to secure a period for executing the operation effect, execution of the operation effect is limited when the variation period of the variable display is less than the predetermined period. In this modification, when the variation period of the variation display is less than the predetermined period, the operation effect is not executed, but only some operation effects may be executed. Further, even in the case of a variation pattern having an extremely low degree of expectation, execution of the operation effect may be restricted so as not to give expectation to a mischief.

Further, in this modified example, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the operation effect is executed. In this modified example, as the suggestive effect, it is suggested that the operation effect is executed by displaying a predetermined image on the auxiliary effect display device 90. Specifically, in the auxiliary effect display device 90, when the effect mode is the first pattern, an image simulating the push button 120 is displayed in blue, and when the effect mode is the second pattern, an image simulating the push button 120 is displayed. Is displayed in red, an image simulating the stick controller 122 is displayed in blue when the effect mode is the third pattern, and an image simulating the stick controller 122 is displayed in red when the effect mode is the fourth pattern. Hereinafter, the image simulating the push button 120 and the image simulating the stick controller 122 are also referred to as suggestive images.

Further, in this modified example, when the suggestion effect is started, the suggestion image imitating the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is displayed in a transparent state on the auxiliary effect display device 90. Then, when the suggestion image changes to the non-transparent state, the operation effect is started. Specifically, when the first pattern suggestive effect is executed, when the suggestive image imitating the push button 120 is displayed in a blue transparent state and the suggestive image changes to the blue non-transparent state, the operation effect is changed. Be started. If the suggestion image does not change to the non-transparent state, the operation effect is not started (for example, it occurs when the suggestion effect corresponding to the operation effect non-execution timing is executed). In addition to such a configuration, this modification is configured to be able to execute an action effect that suggests that the suggestion image changes to the non-transmissive state, corresponding to the suggestion effect. Further, the action effect can be executed by a plurality of effect modes.

Further, in this modified example, as the effect, an effect image is displayed around the suggestion image on the auxiliary effect display device 90. The effect modes of the first to third patterns are provided, and the effect image sizes are different from each other. The effect image of the first pattern is the smallest, the effect image of the second pattern is the next smallest, and the effect image of the third pattern is the largest. That is, the suggestion image is changed to the non-transparent state depending on the size of the effect image, and the degree of expectation that the operation effect is executed is different.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of the operation effect, the suggestion effect, and the effect effect. Note that in FIG. 37, the modes of the display screen change in the order of (1), (2), (3),.... In the example of FIG. 37, at the first timing, the first operation effect is executed by the low expectation pattern, and the suggestion effect corresponding to the first operation effect is performed by the first pattern as the first effect effect. Execute by pattern. Further, while the first operation effect is being executed at the first timing, a suggestion effect indicating that the second operation effect is to be executed at the second timing is executed by the third pattern.

As shown in FIG. 37(1), it is assumed that the variable display of the effect symbols is started on the effect display device 9. When a predetermined period elapses from the start of fluctuation of the effect design, as shown in FIG. 37(2), the suggestion image 201a is blue transparent in the auxiliary effect display device 90 as the suggestion effect suggesting that the first operation effect is executed. The state is displayed (in the example of FIG. 37(2), the image simulating the push button 120 is displayed without being hatched). At this time, a notification sound indicating that the suggestive effect is started is output. It is possible to let the player recognize that the suggestive effect is started by outputting the notification sound.

After a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the suggestive effect, a small size effect image 202 is displayed around the suggestive image 201a on the auxiliary effect display device 90 as the effect effect, as shown in FIG. 37(3). Since the effect image 202 displayed by the action effect is larger in size and has higher visibility than the suggestion image 201a, the action effect can be focused on. However, in order to make it easier to recognize the state change of the suggestion image 201a, at least a part of the suggestion image 201a is displayed with priority over the effect image 202 (that is, displayed higher). Then, as shown in FIG. 37(4), in the auxiliary effect display device 90, the blue transparent state suggestive image 201a changes to a blue non-transparent state suggestive image 201b (in the example of FIG. 37(4)). , An image simulating the push button 120 is displayed in a hatched state). In addition, when the suggestion effect corresponding to the operation effect non-execution timing is being performed, that is, when the suggestion effect is executed but the operation effect is not executed, the suggestion image is erased by the effect effect. In this way, the effect effect directly acting on the suggestion image is configured to fuel whether or not the suggestion image changes to the non-transparent state (that is, whether or not the operation effect is started). Can be increased.

In the auxiliary effect display device 90, when the display control is performed in which the suggestion image 201b that has changed to the blue non-transmissive state is moved to the lower portion of the display area or outside the display area, the indication image 201b of the suggestion image 201b is switched so as to be switched. The operation control image 203 including the element and the character string “Press the button!” appears from the upper part of the display area, and the display control is performed to move to the center (FIG. 37(5)). In addition, when the suggestion image imitating the stick controller 122 is displayed on the auxiliary effect display device 90, for example, on the effect display device 90, the element of the suggestion image and the character string of "pull the lever!" An operation promotion image including is displayed. By displaying the operation promotion image, it is notified that the operation effect has been started and the operation is prompted. By such display control in which the auxiliary effect display device 90 and the effect display device 9 are interlocked with each other, an image simulating the push button 120 can be made to appear as if moved from the auxiliary effect display device 90 to the effect display device 9. It is possible to enhance the interlocking effect between the suggestive effect and the operation effect and enhance the effect.

In this modification, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that another operation effect is executed at another timing while the operation effect is being executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37(6), while the first operation effect is being executed at the first timing, as the suggestion effect that suggests that the second operation effect is executed at the second timing, the auxiliary effect is produced. The suggestion image 204 is displayed in a blue transparent state on the display device 90 (in the example of FIG. 37(6), the image simulating the stick controller 122 is displayed in a non-hatched state). At this time, a notification sound indicating that the suggestive effect is started is output. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and enhance the production effect.

In this modified example, the operation effect being executed and another operation effect suggested by the suggestion effect are performed under a certain condition so as not to be confused with each other. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, a suggestion image is displayed on the auxiliary effect display device 90 as a suggestion effect, and an operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 9 as an operation effect. They are displayed at a distance (that is, not too close). Note that the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and in order to prevent confusion, for example, execution timings may not overlap (or overlapping periods may be short). Further, for example, while the operation effect is being executed, the execution of the suggestion effect indicating that another operation effect is to be executed is started at another timing, but a notification sound indicating that the suggestion effect is started is output. Instead of outputting the notification effect, a notification sound indicating that the suggestive effect is being executed may be output after the operation effect being executed is completed.

In this modified example, the operation effect may be executed without executing the suggestion effect. Therefore, for example, a suggestion effect A that suggests that the operation effect is executed at the second timing (as a result, the suggestion image changes immediately before the second timing, suggesting that the operation effect is executed. , At the start of the suggested effect, it is unknown at which timing the operation effect is executed), but if started at the start of the variation of the effect symbol, at the first timing during execution of the suggested effect A, the suggested effect It is possible that an operation effect different from the operation effect suggested by A (that is, an operation effect not accompanied by the suggestion effect) is executed. Even in such a case, it is desirable to execute the operation effect under execution under a certain condition so as not to confuse the operation effect being executed with another operation effect suggested by the suggestion effect.

Then, when the push button pressing operation is detected, as shown in FIG. 37(7), the operation promoting image 203 is erased on the effect display device 9, and the character independently performs the serif pattern A (FIG. 37(7)). In the example of ), the operation effect image 205 saying “Chance!”) is displayed, and the first operation effect at the first timing ends.

As described above, in this modified example, the suggestion image display control means displays the suggestion image (in this example, the suggestion image is displayed on the auxiliary production display device 90 as the suggestion presentation before the promotion presentation is executed. FIG. 37(2)) can be displayed in a different mode (in this example, one of the first to fourth patterns) depending on the degree of expectation, and the promotion effect execution means can display the suggestion image in a specific state (book). In the example, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed based on the non-transparent state (see FIGS. 37(4) to (5)), and while the suggestion image is displayed, A promotion effect different from the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image may be executed (see FIG. 37(6)). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols or effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed, but the variable display is such a mode. I can't stop. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derived and displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be displayed and displayed last, or a symbol different from that one type may be displayed and displayed last. It may be one.

In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine (so-called first type gaming machine) that shifts to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol has been described, but the variable provided in the gaming area. A game machine (so-called second-class game machine) that shifts to a big hit game state based on the fact that a game ball has won (V prize) in a specific prize hole (V prize hole) in a prize ball device (so-called accessory), , May be applied to a gaming machine in which the first type and the second type are combined.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probability changing state based on the type of big hit that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special area through which the game ball can pass is provided in the special winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit, the state changes to the probability change state, while the specific area during the big hit plays the game ball. May be a state in which a normal state is entered when the vehicle does not pass. In that case, by changing the ease of passage of the game ball to the specific area depending on the type of big hit, it may be possible to realize a substantial probability variation big hit and non-probability variation big hit. For example, the ease of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the special winning opening depending on the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit type with a long opening time of the special winning opening is a big hit (substantial probability variation big hit) where the game balls easily pass to the specific area, and the big hit type with a short opening time of the special winning opening is played to the specific area. It may be a big hit (substantially uncertain variation big hit) in which a ball is hard to pass.

In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, it is set to 1 when starting the change. Although an example of transmitting one fluctuation pattern command 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 by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the first command is the presence or absence of pseudo-relation, the presence or absence of sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time and the fluctuation mode of (after 2 stop). 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. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. You may 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. Note 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 embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. 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, such as two effect control boards.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, "the ratio is different" is not limited to the ratio being different due to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. It is a concept that also includes a ratio such that A:B=100%:0% and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, FIG. 3). To the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of 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 microcomputer 100 for effect control in the effect 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 sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in 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, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines whether or not it is a big hit and the winning pattern determination (pre-reading determination) of the variation pattern type, and a command (symbol designating command) indicating the winning determination result. , Variable category command) and the effect control microcomputer 100 side executes the pre-reading notice effect on the basis of the command indicating the winning determination result, but it is not limited to such a mode. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command that specifies only the values of the big hit determination random number (random R) and the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted when the start winning is generated. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 side may be configured to perform the winning determination (prefetch determination) based on the value of the random number designated by those commands.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention has a plurality of types depending on the operation of the operation lever by the player when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal. When the symbols are rotated and the symbols are stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button and the combination of the symbols is a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the player. It is also possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the one using the game medium as the game machine is taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to the game machine for paying 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.

The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning hole 14 2nd start winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
50 movable accessory 56 CPU
70 Voice Output Board 560 Game Control Microcomputer 80 Performance Control Board 100 Performance Control Microcomputer 101 Performance Control CPU
109 VDP
120 push button 122 stick controller

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A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player,
A detection effect executing means capable of executing a detection effect based on the detection of the operation by the detecting means,
A promotion effect executing means capable of executing a promotion effect for promoting the operation,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different effect modes;
After the specific effect is executed, a suggestion image display control means capable of displaying any of a plurality of suggestion images suggesting that the promotion effect is executed, and
The specific effect execution means can execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects with different visibility,
The promotion effect executing means,
It is possible to execute the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image based on the end of the display of the suggestion image,
While the suggestion image is being displayed, it is possible to execute a display promotion effect that prompts the same action as the player's action in the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image,
Equipped with a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect after execution of the in-display promotion effect,
The suggestion image display control means,
It is possible to display one of the plurality of suggestion images at a different ratio based on the type of the specific effect performed,
There is a case where a suggestion image is displayed based on the execution of the specific effect, and a case where the suggestion image is not displayed.When the specific effect having a high visibility is executed, the specific effect having a low visibility is Display the suggested image at a higher rate than if it was executed ,
A gaming machine characterized by displaying a suggestive image prior to displaying a special effect .

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