JP6722143B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of playing 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. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device is the specific display result, the gaming state (game Therefore, there is a machine configured 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 identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is given a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (the so-called slot machine).

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

In the pachinko game machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information), which is started on the variable display device based on the fact that the game ball has won at 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 in which 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). Note that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left-middle-right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time, and stop and shake in a state of being consistent with a specific display result. It is possible that a big hit occurs before the final result is displayed, because it is moving, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are 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. Further, 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 variable display device is not the 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.

Some such gaming machines are configured to be able to display a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation by changing the mode in multiple stages. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a display is performed in which a meter (indication display) gradually accumulates from a variable display start to a super reach effect (specific effect) such as battle reach. It also describes that meters may be accumulated in parallel with battle reach.

JP, 2013-233322, A (paragraph 0223, Drawing 16, Drawing 19).

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the mode of suggestion display may change during execution of the specific effect, and in that case, the player pays attention to the specific effect, and We may not be able to focus on the changes.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of paying attention to a change in the mode of suggestion display even when a specific effect is executed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and a specific effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, , A specific effect execution means capable of executing a super reach effect (for example, a portion in the process control microcomputer 100 that selects a process table including the super reach effect in steps S8008 and S8009 and executes step S8105), and a plurality of stages Indication display means (for example, in steps S8008, S8009 in the production control microcomputer 100) capable of displaying a suggestion display (for example, a meter display displayed in the meter display area 90) that suggests the degree of expectation by changing the mode. Special process executing means (for example, a part that selects a process table including a meter display and executes step S8105) and a special effect (for example, special meter display change effect) for changing the mode of the suggestion display (for example, The process of selecting the process table including the special meter display change effect in step S8009 in the effect control microcomputer 100 and executing step S8105), and the suggestion display means is provided when the specific effect is not executed. The suggestion display can be displayed, and the special effect execution unit executes the special effect on condition that the specific effect is executed, makes the executed specific effect invisible, and displays a predetermined image on the suggestion display. It is characterized in that the special effect can be executed depending on the mode of operation (for example, as shown in FIG. 52, the super reach effect is interrupted and the special meter display change effect is executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the mode of the suggestion display in a mode having priority over the specific effect, so that the change in the mode of the suggestion display can be focused even when the specific effect is executed.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the special effect execution means can execute the special effect at a timing when a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined cut-in effect) is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 52, super reach is performed). The special meter display change effect is executed during the effect period of a predetermined cut-in effect during effect). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether the predetermined effect or the special effect is executed.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, when the special effect is executed and the suggestion display means changes the suggestion display mode, the suggestion display means changes the suggestion display mode before the specific effect is executed. In comparison, the mode of the suggestion display is changed according to the large change degree (for example, when the meter display change effect is executed before the super reach effect, the meter display changes only from the first stage to the fourth stage. If the special meter display change effect is executed after the super reach effect is started, the meter display changes up to the 10th stage). According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the mode of the suggestion display changes when the specific effect is executed.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, when the suggestion display means changes the mode of the suggestion display before the specific effect is executed, any one of a plurality of timings (For example, 1st timing-3rd timing) The mode of suggestion display is changed (For example, as shown in FIG. 52, meter display change production is performed at any timing of 1st timing-3rd timing). It may be configured as follows. With such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved at the timing before the specific effect is executed.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the special effect execution means can execute the special effect in an effect mode different from the case where the mode of the suggestion display is changed before the specific effect is executed. As shown in FIGS. 48(C) and 48(D), for example, when the meter display change effect is executed before the super reach effect, the effect display is performed such that the character A200 appears. Then, as shown in FIGS. 50(G) and (H), when the special meter display change effect is executed after the super reach effect is started, an effect as if a storm has arrived and thunder is ringing Display is performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by executing the special effect in a different effect mode from the case where the mode of the suggestion display is changed before the specific effect is executed.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, a specific display means (for example, the active display area 9F or the first hold) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, an active display or a hold display) corresponding to the variable display. The specific display means is capable of displaying the specific display in a plurality of types of display modes (for example, first to third modes) having different expectations, and includes a storage display unit 9a and a second reserved storage display unit 9b. In accordance with the display stage of the display, the display mode is changed to any one of a plurality of display modes and the specific display is displayed (for example, the part where the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8108 and S8109. 42(B) (see the meter display/active display correspondence table). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display mode of the specific display from changing monotonously, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 7) In the means 6, the specific display means can display a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display being executed as the specific display, and a plurality of types of display modes (for example, active display) having different expectations. , First to third aspects), the correspondence display can be displayed, and the correspondence display is displayed by changing to any one of a plurality of display modes according to the display stage of the suggestion display (for example, , A portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8108 and S8109. It may be configured as shown in the meter display/active display correspondence table shown in FIG. According to such a configuration, the display mode of the corresponding display changes according to the display stage of the suggestion display, so that the mode of the suggestion display can be focused.

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 constitution example of the production control baseplate, the lamp driver baseplate and the audio output baseplate. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board performs. It is a flow chart which shows 4ms timer interruption processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production design which is prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit judgment table, a small hit judgment table, and a big hit type judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviations. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the variation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the variation category command. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a storage buffer. It is the flowchart which shows the production processing at the time of winning a prize. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. 7 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart showing a process during special symbol variation. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is the flowchart which shows the production control main processing which CPU for production control executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows reservation display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the stop design of production design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a meter display final display mode determination table, a meter display / active display corresponding table, and a special display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a meter display change production mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a meter display change production timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of meter display change production and active display change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of super reach production, special meter display change production, and active display change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of super reach production, special meter display change production, and active display change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of super reach production, special meter display change production, and active display change production. It is an explanatory view for explaining the execution timing of the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the display color determination table at the time of a battle command.

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

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

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the hitting ball 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.

Near the center of the game area 7, a performance display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area that variably displays the 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 status 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 among the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the left, middle, and right symbols are arranged in the same symbol). In the state of matching with the combination of symbols), the state of being stopped, swinging, scaling or deforming, or a plurality of symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are exchanged. 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. Further, 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 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 is displayed 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, to be exact, the variable display of the effect symbol varies on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.), when performing the effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the variable display of the effect pattern disappears from the screen for a moment. There are diversified production modes, such as productions and productions in which a movable object shields all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in the variable display state. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing a variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, by confirming the state of the fourth symbol, is it currently in the variable display state? Whether or not it can be surely recognized. The fourth symbol is always variably displayed in a constant motion, and is not visible on the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off 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. Note that “variable display is synchronized” means that the variable display start time and the variable display time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, a display color (a display color different from the deviating. For example, deviating) is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit.By the type of big hit (the display color may be different depending on whether it is a normal big hit or a probability big hit). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the display color reminding of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the outfall) For example, when it is out of focus, it is displayed in blue, whereas when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. In addition, the display color is changed according to the type of the big hit (normal big hit or probability variation big hit). The display color when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off is the same as the background image when turned off so as to prevent the background image from disappearing. It is desirable that the display color be different from the image (for example, black).

In this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. However, apart from the effect display device 9, a light emitter 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.

Further, in this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown to correspond to the respective fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d, 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 lights of different display colors are 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 the display in which 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.

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

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. Further, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b may be respectively 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 pending storage is not 0, the 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 or 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, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game balls can be won into the second starting winning opening 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning 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 start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

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

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.

On the side of the first special symbol display device 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a which consists of 4 indicators is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

On the side of the second special symbol display device 8b, a second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b composed 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. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

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

Further, between the first pending storage display section 9a and the second pending storage display section 9b at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an active display in which a specific display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed. A region 9F is provided. In this embodiment, in the active display area 9F, a display similar to the hold display displayed on the first hold storage display section 9a and the second hold storage display section 9b is performed as the specific display. Hereinafter, the display in the same mode as the hold display displayed in the active display area 9F is also referred to as an active display. If it can be recognized that the display corresponds to the variable display currently being executed, the display does not necessarily have to be in the same manner as the hold display, and other figures or characters may be displayed. ..

In this embodiment, the “specific display corresponding to the variable display” is displayed on the active display area 9F, the active display area 9F, and the first reserved storage display section 9a and the second reserved storage display section 9b. It corresponds to the hold display. It should be noted that the specific display is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and may be at least a hold display and may be a display corresponding to the variable display in some form. Further, although the case where the active display is configured to be displayable in the active display area 9F is shown in this embodiment, it is not always necessary to display the active display, and the active display area 9F may not be provided.

Further, a meter display area 90 is provided above the active display area 9F below the display screen of the effect display device 9. The meter display area 90 displays a meter display in which the meter value changes according to a meter display change effect or a special meter display change effect described later. In this embodiment, in addition to the display mode in which the meter value is not displayed, the meter value is displayed in the display modes of the first to tenth steps.

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 device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, 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, the effect symbol is reminiscent of the big hit on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 for controlling the variable display of the special symbol transmits a variation pattern command capable of specifying the variation time, and the production control microcomputer 100 receives it. The variable display of the effect design is controlled according to the variable time specified by the changed pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol should be executed in principle in synchronization. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the variation pattern command becomes garbled, the variation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, the variable display of the special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol may not be completely synchronized.

A movable member 78, which is attached to the rotary shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates, is provided on the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a notice effect (movable object notice effect) or a super reach effect is executed. It should be noted that the movable member 78 may be operated not only in the movable object notice effect and the super reach effect, but also in the pseudo-relation effect, for example.

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

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

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

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display on the normal symbol display device 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the pattern can be visually recognized at the time of lighting), for example, if the lower lamp lights at the end of the variable display, it is a win. .. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start 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, there is provided a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having a display section with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1. Furthermore, compared with the normal state, the probability of being decided to be a big hit is a high probability change state (compared to the normal state, a state in which the probability of being a big hit as a variable display result of a special symbol is increased. In the high-probability state.), the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

Around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the bottom there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, two speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a voice as a predetermined voice output are provided on the upper 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 members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with not only a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can make a predetermined selection (for example, effect selection) by rotating the dial.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into a game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hit ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and 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, That 1 start condition is established), 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 winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 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, in the case of a probability variation big hit, after being transferred to the so-called probability variation state after the big hit game is finished, the game state is shifted to a high probability state and the game ball is easy to start winning (that is, a special symbol) The execution condition of the variable display on the display devices 8a, 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established), 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 in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is longer than in the case of not being in the high base state. It will be easier to win the starting prize.

Note that the variable winning ball device 15 does not extend the time in which it is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), but shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times 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 a normal symbol time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened, the high base state may be shifted. In the normal symbol time saving state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of the variation of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal symbol is increased. Therefore, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 increases to the open state, and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

In addition, in this embodiment, when shifting to the high base state, it is also shifted to a time saving state (special symbol saving time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened. By shifting to such a time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so the frequency of the variation of the special symbol or the effect symbol is increased (in other words, the storage of the reserved memory is exhausted). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the 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 (transfer to high base state) May be. In addition, 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 is also possible to change to the base state).

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 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I/O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The 1-chip microcomputer has at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I/O port section 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 53 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 corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by power supply.

Since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, the following description means that 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 53 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 53 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the start occurs at random timing. Based on that the time of winning is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, the numerical data read has a random number generating function.

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

In addition, an input driver circuit 58 for giving the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the starting opening switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game controlling microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. There is. Further, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 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 reservation storage The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

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

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

In addition, the production control means mounted on the production control board 80 performs display control of the decorative LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 87 for operating the effect blade accessory 79a, 79b via the output port 106.

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

Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving an LED or a lamp 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.

In the lamp driver board 35, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light-emitting body provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, the electric current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

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

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

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

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

If the clear switch is not on, check whether the backup RAM area data protection process (eg, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped. Yes (step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

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

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Processing). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. Initialized data is set in the backup setting table for the areas that may be initialized in the work area. By the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time saving flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden variation big hit, small hit, or off) to the effect control board 80 (step. S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13) when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM. You may do so. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may restart the variable display of the fourth symbol on the basis of receiving the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 53 (step S14). The CPU 56 makes settings for causing the random number circuit 53 to update the value of the random R, for example, by executing processing in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

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

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

In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using effect symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Also, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the reach is not suddenly reached and the sudden probability big hit symbol (for example, "135")). May be displayed as a stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the reach effect is executed by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process 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 S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing a normal symbol effect display according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). CPU56, for example, until the end flag is set when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol, the variation speed of the normal symbol switches the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10.

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

By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only 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 started 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 design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normal loss") in the case where the variable display result is the outlying pattern.

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 is executed after the reach state is reached, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not become the big hit symbol finally 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, in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed together (however, in the case of sudden probability big hit). In some cases, sudden change jackpot pattern (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

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

Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability changing state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability changing state. The sudden probability big hit is allowed up to a small number of times the big winning opening is opened in the big hit game state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot that shifts the game state after the big hit game to the probability variation state (that is, by doing so, it looks to the player as if it suddenly changed to the probability variation state. Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the special winning opening. By controlling in this way, when the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player. (Probably changed state) can be expected, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

When the gaming machine is configured such that all types of big hits are probability-change big hits, it is not necessary to provide a small hit. In addition, when the big hit types are all probability change big hits, if a small hit is provided, the sudden change big hit without a time-saving state (high base state) but only a change to the probability change state (high probability state). Is preferably provided.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in 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, and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 used in the case of not reaching is accompanied by the effect of pseudo-relation, and the variation is performed once again. Of the variation patterns used when reaching, which is accompanied by the effect of pseudo rendition, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the variation is performed once again. Further, in the case of using the normal PB2-2 among the variation patterns used for reach and involving the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, of the fluctuation patterns used for reach and involving the effect of pseudo-relation, 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 is to temporarily execute an effect symbol that is once out from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed, and then execute the variable display of the effect symbol 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 or the small hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 -3 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 Is prepared. Note that, in FIG. 6, the variation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are variation patterns used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns that are used when the sudden variation big hit or the small hit is not accompanied by the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed once. Further, when the normal PB2-4 is used among the variation patterns used for reach and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, in the case of using the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns used when reaching and with the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-changing is performed three times. Further, the variation pattern of the special PG1-3 used in the case of the sudden change big hit or the small hit and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-repeating is once again changed.

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 the variation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of super reach A without pseudo-linking). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, The varying time may be changed according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variation 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, 4). A variation pattern type determination table for use in advance) may be prepared), and the determination time may be selected according to the value of the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages to vary the varying time.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit described later) (for big hit type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of variation pattern (for determination of variation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determine whether to generate a hit based on the 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) and determining 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 re-variations of pseudo-relation, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve pseudo-reaction, a variation pattern type that includes one variation pattern, and It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three fluctuations again. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence/absence of effects such as pseudo-relation and sliding effects.

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

In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the random number for jackpot type determination of (1) and the random number for normal symbol determination 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 hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of a hardware random number.

FIG. 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 big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state (a game state that is not the probability changed state) and a probability variable time big hit determination table used in the probability changed 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.

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

The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the game state is shifted to the probability change state. Even if the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, a small hit occurs, and if it is configured so as to produce an effect that fuels whether or not the probability changes, the current gaming state is the probability changing state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoyed. Therefore, if the small hit does not occur during the variable display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to occur when the gaming state is the positive changed state, and the stunning effect against the positive change is not performed more than necessary. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels troublesome.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit judging random number (random R). The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. 8(A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is decided to make a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8(B) and 8(C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, that is to determine whether to shift to the big hit game state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it means to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make a symbol a small hit symbol.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning a prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the starting winning is given to the second starting winning a prize opening 14 of the second special symbol. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the percentage of the “small hit” is determined.

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

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of the "probability variation jackpot" and "the sudden variation jackpot." In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(D) and 8(E), eight judgment values are assigned to the “sudden probability big hit” in the big hit type judgment table 131a (40 minutes). 8 is determined to be a sudden probability big jackpot), whereas the jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned two determination values for “a sudden probability big jackpot” (ratio of 2/40). Suddenly determined as a sudden change jackpot in)) Explain the case. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning a prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the starting winning is given to the second starting winning opening 14 and the second special symbol Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the rate of being determined as "a sudden probability big hit" is high. In addition, "sudden probability big hit" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability big hit" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (that is, , The first special symbol may be changed and displayed, and it may be determined as "a sudden probability big hit".

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(D) and 8(E), a sudden certainty big hit (two-round big hit) as the first specific game state that gives a predetermined amount of game value, and the game. There is a case where it is determined to be a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot (15 round jackpot) as the second specific gaming state in which a game value of a greater amount than the value is given, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed Although the case of deciding to be the first specific game state at a high rate is shown, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of the game balls to the large winning hole per round is increased as the game value is determined. Good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the special winning opening per one big hit during the big hit is extended may be determined. Further, for example, even in the case of the same 15-round big hit, the first specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened once per round, and the second specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened plural times per round It is possible to prepare and increase the game value of the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific game state) May be finished, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round will remain), and an effect may be executed in a manner that fuels whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, since all 15 rounds have been internally ended, the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round remains internally. Therefore, the jackpot game may be continued (an effect in which the jackpot opening is additionally started by a bonus after finishing the jackpot of 15 times opening).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probably odd big hit” and “suddenly sudden big hit”. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It's not limited to For example, a 7R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a seven-round jackpot game or a 5R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a five-round jackpot game may be provided. In addition, in this embodiment, there are three types of big hit types: "normal big hit", "probably odd big hit" and "suddenly sudden big hit". A jackpot type may be provided. In addition, conversely, there may be less than three types of big hits, for example, only two types of big hits may be provided.

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

The "probable variation big hit" is a big jackpot that is controlled to a big hit game state for 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) after the end of the big hit game state (in the present embodiment, it is shifted to the probability variation state). The time saving state (high base state) is also entered (see steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probability changing state, the probability changing state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

Further, the "sudden probability big hit" is allowed up to the number of times that the special winning opening is opened less than "normal big hit" or "probable big hit" (in this embodiment, the opening is 0.1 second twice). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden sudden change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds. In addition, in "normal big hit" and "probable odds big hit", the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in "sudden positive big hit", the opening time of the big winning opening per round It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it is hardly expected that a game ball will win the big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden probability big hit game state is suddenly changed to the probability variation state (high probability state) (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is changed to the time saving state (high base state)). (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probability changing state, the probability changing state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the "small hit" occurs, the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit game state is caused by the "sudden probability big hit". Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the gaming state does not change after the opening of the special winning opening twice, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden variation big hit" or a "small hit", and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, the determination values (the jackpot type determination values, which are numerical values to be compared with the value of Random 1 and correspond to each of the "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot", respectively. ) Is set. When the value of Random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

9(A) to 9(C) are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the variation pattern type is a random number for variation pattern type determination according to the determination result of the jackpot type. It is a table that is referenced to determine any one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

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

For example, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, and FIG. 9B used when the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot”. The assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B.

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

As shown in FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B), in this embodiment, in the case of “normal big hit” or “probability variation big hit”, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type It can be understood that the variable display involving at least the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed when is 150 to 251.

In addition, regarding the super reach jackpot, the variation pattern type with pseudo rendition (variation pattern type including the variation patterns of super PA3-3 and super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super connection (super PB3-3, super). PB3-4 fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern). In this case, in both the large hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for the regular big hit and the large hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for the probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type accompanied by super reach and pseudo continuous and the super reach and pseudo continuous are defined. The variation pattern type that is not involved is assigned.

Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is the "abrupt probability sudden jackpot", for example, when the jackpot types such as the special CA4-1 and the special CA4-2 are other than the "sudden sudden change jackpot". Is assigned a determination value for a variation pattern type to which a determination value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "sudden probability big hit", the sudden big hit control is different from the normal big hit or the positive big hit control. It can be determined by the variation pattern type.

Further, FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D includes a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit pattern. Is a table that is referenced to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9(D), when it is decided to make a small hit, special CA4-1 is decided as the variation pattern type. ..

10(A) to 10(C) are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for deviation. Of these, FIG. 10(A) shows the out-of-range variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. In addition, FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135B for outliers used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 10C shows the out-of-shift variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state. The variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for deviation include a plurality of variation pattern types based on random numbers (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a variation pattern. Is a table that is referenced to determine any of the above.

Note that the example shown in FIG. 10 shows a case where different out-of-range variation pattern type determination tables 135B to 135C are used depending on whether the game state is the probability variation state or the time saving state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. However, it may be configured to use the common out-of-range variation pattern type determination table in the case of the probability change state or the time saving state and the case of the total pending storage number being 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, the common variation pattern type determination table 135C for probability variation/time saving is used regardless of the total number of pending storages, but it is possible to use probability variation/time reduction for variation. As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of out-of-range variation pattern determination tables (tables with different determination values) according to the total number of pending storages may be used.

In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the stagger variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3, and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Although the case where two types of tables, that is, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, are used, the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, separate outlier fluctuation pattern type determination tables may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, the total pending storage number 1, and the total pending storage number 2). , The deviation variation pattern type determination tables for the total sum storage storage number 3 and the total sum storage storage number 4 may be separately used). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the total pending storage number may be used. For example, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage numbers 0 to 2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 10(A) and 10(B), in this embodiment, when the game state is off and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type It can be seen that if the number is 230 to 251, the variable display with at least the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storages.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is off and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type If 1 to 79, regardless of the total pending storage number, it is understood that the variable display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the effects such as the pseudo-relation and the sliding effect). With such a table configuration, in the present embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B) has at least the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). For some, regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, total reserved memory number) stored in the reserved storage means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer), A common determination value (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) is assigned. Note that the "variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern" means, for example, that the variable display result is not accompanied by reach, accompanied by effects such as pseudo-relation or sliding effect, as shown in this embodiment. It is a variable display pattern (variation pattern) used when a big hit does not occur.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state. However, is the current gaming state a probability variation state? The big hit variation pattern type determination tables, which are separately prepared, may be used according to the normal state. Further, in this embodiment, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the shortening fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 10B is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total pending storage number (the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number may be used when the variation pattern of the shortened variation can be selected according to the current game state. ), the threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total pending storage number is 3 (or, for example, when the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number is 2), for shortening The variation pattern type for deviation is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined, and when the game state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, the total number of pending storages is 1 or 2 In the case of (or, for example, even when the number of first pending storage or the number of second pending storage is 0 or 1), the variation pattern type for shortening deviation is selected and the variation pattern of the shortening variation is selected. It may be determined in some cases.

11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B, when it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", change pattern determination according to the determination result of the big hit type or the change pattern type. It is a table that is referred to for determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for use. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of the normal CA3-1 to the normal CA3-2 and the super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is special. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the usage table in accordance with the result of the decision to select either CA4-1 or special CA4-2. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B are numerical values (determination values) that are compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect design is It includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of "big hit".

In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern types, there are a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving only normal reach and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving normal reach and pseudo-link. A case is shown where the normal CA 3-2 is classified into a certain normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern involving super-reach (sometimes accompanied by pseudo-relation together with super-reach). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern types, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. It is shown that the data is classified into two types. Note that, in FIG. 11B, the variation pattern types may not be divided according to the presence or absence of reach, but the variation pattern types may be divided according to the presence or absence of effects such as pseudo-relation and sliding effects. In this case, for example, the special CA4-1 includes a special PG1-1 and a special PG2-1 that are variation patterns that do not accompany pseudo-relationships and slip effects, and the special CA4-2 accompanies pseudo-reconnections and slip effects. You may comprise so that the special PG1-2, the special PG1-3, and the special PG2-2 may be included.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out”, the outlier variation pattern determination table 138A is based on the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) according to the variation pattern type determination result. It is a table that is referred to for determining the fluctuation pattern to be one of a plurality of types. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

13 and 14 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. 13 and FIG. 14, 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 usable fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX(H), it controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

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

Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a production control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation designation command). The 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 demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A003 (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 designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start 2 designation command, or a small hit/sudden-variable big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit start 1 designation command (A001(H)) is used, and in the case of "normal big hit", the big jackpot start 2 designation command (A002(H)) is used. When it is "sudden sudden change big hit" or "small hit", a small hit/sudden sudden change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to send a fanfare designating command for suddenly changing sudden big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designating command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

Command A301 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the big hit game. The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by "normal big hit" is ended. Command A302 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the big hit game. The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302(H)) is used when the jackpot game by "probably strange jackpot" is finished. The command A303 (H) is a production control command (small hit/sudden odd change jackpot end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability big hit game end. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured so as to transmit an ending designation command for sudden variation big hit end designation when it is a sudden variation big hit, but does not transmit an ending designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

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

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

(1) As the reserved storage information, only one command is transmitted, which one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased in the one command is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is also specified. The (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and which one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased in the one command is specified, and the total number of reserved memories is set as the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) As the reserved memory information, which one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has the starting prize (which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased) is designated. The production control command (first start winning award designating command, second start winning award designating command) is transmitted, and in addition to that, a reserved storage number designating command for designating the number of reserved storages is transmitted. The total number of pending storages may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As the reserved memory information, which one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has the starting winning a prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated. The production control command (first start winning award designating command, second start winning award designating command) is transmitted, and in addition to that, a reserved storage number designating command for designating the number of reserved storages is transmitted. The increased storage number (first storage number or second storage number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

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

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

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the symbol designating command. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit occurs and the type of the big hit.

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

16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the variation category command. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, in this embodiment, which gaming state, which display result the display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol becomes, and the random number for variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning. A value is set in the EXT data according to whether or not it is determined that the range of the determination value falls within the range, and the variation category command is transmitted.

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

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

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

It should be noted that even when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the variation pattern types of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the game state. Therefore, when executing the process of step S232 of the process of winning effect described later, if it is out of alignment, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Further, in this case, the game state determination process of step S226 can be omitted.

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

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

Further, for example, when it is determined that the sudden variation big jackpot is suddenly generated at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the variation pattern type determining random number is 1 to 100 in step S232 of the effect processing at the time of winning described later. To judge. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 (that is, the variation pattern type of the special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “16 (H)”. 27 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 101 to 251 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is the special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the fluctuation category in which the EXT data is set to “17 (H)”. 28 command is transmitted.

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

It should be noted that since the total number of pending storages is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, the variation indicated by the winning determination result designation command It may happen that the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variable display. However, in this embodiment, at least the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, and super CA3-3 are assigned common determination values regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, if the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3 is set, the display change effect described below is executed only for the variation display determined at the time of winning. Good. In the case of such a configuration, only when it is determined that the variation pattern types are non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, and super CA3-3, the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (specifically, (Variation category 1 command, variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only), and does not transmit variation category command in the case of a winning determination result of other variation pattern types. May be. Further, if it is determined that the other than the non-reach CA2-1, the super CA2-7, and the super CA3-3 at the time of winning, the variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

The pending notice effect is a kind of so-called look-ahead notice effect that is executed before the variable display that is the target of the notice effect is started, and includes the first pending storage display unit 9a and the second pending storage display unit. This is a notice effect that is performed by displaying the hold display in 9b in a display mode different from the normal display mode. The pending announcement effect is executed at the timing when the appearance effect or the pending display is displayed, for example, based on the occurrence of the start winning for the variable display that is the announcement target. It should be noted that, based on the occurrence of the start prize for the variable display that is the subject of advance notice, the display of the hold display is once started in the normal display mode at the timing when the appearance effect or the hold display is displayed, and then the predetermined timing (for example, , Hold pending shift timing), the hold announcement effect may be executed by changing the hold display to a display mode different from the normal display mode.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the winning prize for starting to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs in the time saving state (high base state), or the winning prize for starting to the first starting winning opening 13 during the big hit game, Except when it occurs (see steps S1215A and S1216A), the process of determination at the time of winning is executed every time the start winning occurs, and the symbol designating command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted and the fluctuations shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. Category command is sent. Then, based on the received symbol designating command and variation category command, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or a reach is made before the variation display of the notice target is started. Execute a pending notice effect that gives a notice.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 installed on the main board 31. Then, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice output board 70. To do.

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

In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

As a production control command transmission method, production control command data is output from the main board 31 to the production control board 80 via the relay board 77 from the main board 31 one byte at a time using 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-shaped) acquisition signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing acquisition 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. 13 and FIG. 14, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command, the variable display (variation) and the second special of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. The image display that 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 image display that 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.

18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, 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 process, the CPU 56, if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 is on, that is, the start to the first starting winning opening 13 If a winning has occurred, a first starting opening switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, the CPU 56, if the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting opening switch passage processing is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 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 S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

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

Variation pattern setting processing (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 control for transmitting the variation pattern command according to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed, and the variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

Special symbol fluctuation process (step S303): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

Special symbol stop process (step S304): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 30), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process of step 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. In addition, while performing control to send the special winning opening opening designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). The special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting the big hit game. In addition, the special winning opening opening specifying command is transmitted for each round with a value designating the round set in the EXT data, and thus a different special winning opening opening specifying command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101(H)) designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Transmits a special winning opening open designation command (A10A(H)) designating round 10.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 20(A) is a flowchart showing the first starting port switch passage processing in step S312. Further, FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage processing of step S314.

First, the first starting port switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the first starting opening switch passage processing executed when the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, It is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the 1 reserved memory number is 4) (step S1211A). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating the software random number, and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214A). .. In the process of step S1214A, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Random pattern determination random numbers (random 3) are not stored in advance in the first starting opening switch passage process (at the time of winning a prize) and stored in the storage area, but are extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (reserved storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the reserved storage. As shown in FIG. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. In this embodiment, in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation The pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

In addition, in this embodiment, a case where a random number value such as a big hit determination random number is stored in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer as pending storage is shown. However, the predetermined information stored as pending storage is Not limited to random numbers. For example, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit is determined in advance based on a big hit determination random number, and the result of the decision may be stored in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer as pending storage. ..

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state) is set (step S1215A). If it is set, the process directly proceeds to step S1220A. If the time saving flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S1216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, in the big hit game state or the small hit game state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1220A as it is.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed are executed at the time of winning the prize winning effect processing (step) S1217A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step S1218A), and also transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219A). Further, the CPU 56 controls to send the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

In addition, by executing the processes of steps S1218A and S1219A, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates the symbol every time the start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 is performed and the winning effect process of step S1217A is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218A to S1220A is executed, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 and the winning effect production process of step S1217A is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a first reserved storage number addition designation command are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

However, when the winning effect process of step S1217A is not executed by determining Y in step S1215A or step S1216A, the CPU 56 controls in step S1220A to transmit only the first reserved storage number addition designation command. The winning determination result designation command (symbol designation command, variation category command) is not transmitted. It should be noted that when the winning effect process of step S1217A is not executed, a winning determination result specification is set by setting a value (for example, “FF(H)”) indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified as EXT data. You may make it transmit a command (designation command, variation category command).

In addition, in this embodiment, the process of step S1215A is executed, so that when there is a start winning a prize in the first starting winning opening 13, only when the game state is the low base state, The winning production process is executed. In addition, in the present embodiment, the process of step S1216A is executed, so that when there is a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13, only in a big hit game state or a small hit game state, step S1217A. The winning effect production process is executed. It should be noted that the process may not be moved to step S1217A only in the big hit game state, and if it is the small hit game state, the process may be shifted to step S1217A to execute the winning effect process.

Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is a control in which the jackpot is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after being notified that the jackpot is started. It is the state until the end of opening the special winning opening of the final round and the notification of the end of the big hit. Specifically, it is a state in which the processing from the special winning opening opening preprocessing (see step S305) to the big hit ending processing (see step S307) in the special symbol process processing is being executed.

Next, the second starting opening switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the second starting opening switch passing process executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second pending storage). Whether the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4 or not) is confirmed (step S1211B). 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 S1212B), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating the software random number, and storing them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214B). .. In the process of step S1214B, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for the variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning), but is extracted when the variation of the second special symbol is started. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step S1218B), and also transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). Further, the CPU 56 controls to send the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

In addition, by executing the processes of steps S1218B and S1219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates the symbol every time the start winning of the second starting winning opening 14 is performed and the winning effect process of step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218B to S1220B is executed, a start winning is generated in the second starting winning opening 14, and when the winning effect process of step S1217B is executed, a symbol is designated. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a second reserved storage number addition designating command are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

In the second start opening switch passing process, the same process as in step S1215A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be performed if the time saving state is achieved. That is, the winning effect process in step S1217B may be executed only in the normal state (low base state) to transmit the symbol designating command and the variation category command.

Further, also in the second starting opening switch passage processing, the same processing as in step S1216A may be performed, and if the big hit game is being performed, the winning effect processing in step S1217B may not be executed. In addition, in the second starting opening switch passage process, the winning effect effect process of step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning judgment process may not be executed for the second special symbol). ..

22. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the prize winning effect process in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal big hit determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to be a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal process described later, determine the big hit type, or the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process However, apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the variable display based on the starting winning is started, By executing the effect processing at the time of winning, it is confirmed in advance whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type and the variation pattern type random number is. By doing so, the variable display result and the variable pattern type are predicted in advance before the variable display of the effect symbol is executed, and as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer. By 100, a display change effect for notifying that a big hit or a super reach will be given while the effect symbols are being displayed is changed.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets the certainty change flag indicating that the game state is the certainty change state (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not (step S221). If the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the probability variation big hit determination value shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays may be executed between the time when the probability change state is confirmed in step S221 at the time of winning the start prize and the actual variable display based on the starting prize is started. There is. Therefore, the game state is changing during the period from when it is confirmed whether or not the state is the probable variation state in step S221 at the time of winning the start prize until when the variation display based on the starting prize is actually started (for example, variation start. If a sudden big hit or sudden sudden big hit occurs before, it may change from the normal state to the sudden change state.) Therefore, the game state determined in step S221 at the time of start winning and the game state determined at the start of fluctuation (see step S61 described later) do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a mismatch, the one that involves a change in the game state in the currently stored pending memory is specified, and the determination at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. Good.

If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hitting determination values, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, the CPU 56, when there is a start winning into the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing of step S1217A), the small hit determination table (first winning combination shown in FIG. 8B). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol). In addition, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1217B), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

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

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

Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for the deviation according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold value determination program for performing a threshold value determination is incorporated in advance, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within any of the determination value ranges. Whether or not is determined, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is determined.

For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 to be described later, and when the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). Determines to set "08 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is not equal to or less than 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined to set “09 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16 ).

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the game state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 169, 199, 214 and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79, and when the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Determines to set "00(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined to set "01(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is less than or equal to 99 (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “02(H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined to set “03(H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined to set “04 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16 ). If the threshold is less than or equal to 214 (that is, 200 to 214), it is determined to set “05 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, 215 to 229), it is determined to set “06 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). Further, when it is not equal to or less than the threshold value 229 (that is, when it is 230 to 251), it is determined to set “07 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16 ).

In the example of the threshold value determination shown above, since the threshold value is determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in the ascending order, the threshold value determined later is It does not fall below the threshold of the previous order. That is, when it is determined whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, the value does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 that is less than or equal to the threshold value in the previous order, and 80 to 89. Will be determined. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. It may be determined as 199, 169, 99, 89 and 79. This also applies to the case of making a determination using another threshold value described below.

The threshold value in the normal state (low probability/low base state) may be always set without performing the game state determination in step S225. Even with such a configuration, since the range of the determination value is shared at least with respect to the variation pattern type that is “out of super reach”, it is determined whether or not “out of super reach”. be able to.

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

Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). Note that in this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold 251 and determines that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 251 (1 to 251) in step S232 described later. It is determined to set “18 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined to set the EXT data “18(H)” as it is without performing the threshold determination.

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches with the big hit determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 classifies the big hit based on the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, the CPU 56, when there is a start winning into the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A), the jackpot type determination table (first It is determined whether the big hit type is "normal big hit", "probability variation big hit", or "sudden probability variation big hit" using the special symbol) 131a. Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1217B), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8(E) 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden variation jackpot".

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

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

For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 74 and 149 when it is determined that the "normal big hit" is made. In this case, the CPU 56 determines in step S232 to be described later whether or not the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is equal to or less than the threshold value 74, and when the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Determines to set "10 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined to set “11 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17 ). If it is not equal to or less than the threshold 149 (that is, 150 to 251), it is determined to set “12 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

In addition, for example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 38 and 79 when it is determined that the “probable variation big hit” has occurred. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 38, and when the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 38 (that is, 1 to 38). Determines to set "13 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined to set “15 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

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

Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B to determine which value of the variation pattern type determination random number. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

Note that, in steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, the fluctuation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set, and in step S232, the set fluctuation pattern type is set. The determination table may be used to determine the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type.

Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variation category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines from “00(H)” to “0B(H)” to “10” as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. (H)" to "18(H)" is set in the EXT data of the variable category command.

In addition, in this embodiment, even when it is determined that a big hit or a small hit in the winning determination, it is shown that the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is uniformly determined. When it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is reached, the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number may not be determined. Then, it may be possible to send a symbol designating command indicating that it has been determined at the time of winning when it is a big hit or a small hit, and to send a variation category command that comprehensively indicates that it is a variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit. .. Then, for example, although the effect control microcomputer 100 does not specifically indicate which variation pattern type, the variation which is comprehensively one of the jackpot variation pattern types is shown. A display change effect described below may be executed based on the reception of the category command.

23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of 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 sent yet, control is performed to send the customer waiting demo designating command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is executed. finish. Note that, for example, when the CPU 56 transmits the customer waiting demo designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer wait demo designation command, the customer wait demonstration customer command is repeated based on that the customer wait demo designation command transmitted flag is set. It may be controlled not to send the demo designation command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of 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 "2nd" (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step S54).

In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled so as to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step S58). The CPU 56 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.

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

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination which is extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing process or step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. Read the random number and judge the big hit. The jackpot determination module compares a predetermined jackpot determination value or a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) with a jackpot determination random number, and if they match, executes processing to determine to be a jackpot or a jackpot. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes the processing of the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the probability of being the jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is the non-determination variation state (normal state). More specifically, the probability variation big hit determination table in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance (a table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A is set) and the number of big hit determination values 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) set to be smaller than the hour big hit judgment table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the jackpot determination table for normal time is used to perform the jackpot determination process. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 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 S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to be a big hit, it is to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but to decide whether or not to make the 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 gaming state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, it is determined to be a "probability change big hit" or "a sudden change big hit", and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. After the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

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

If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of alignment, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

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

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable variation”) that corresponds to the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly sudden change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type which is extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing or step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. The random number for use is read and the jackpot type is determined. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability of sudden probability jackpot being selected is high.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "sudden change big hit", "03" is set as data showing the big hit type.

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is a deviating symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the big hit type decision result, one of the big hit symbols "1", "3", "7", "9" is decided as the stop symbol of the special symbol. To do. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "a sudden sudden change jackpot", "1" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "normal jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. However, when the "probability variation big hit" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

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

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9A as a table to be used for determining the fluctuation pattern type as one of a plurality of kinds). )-(C)) (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines that the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D is used as a table used to determine one of the plurality of types of variation pattern types. )) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the small hit flag is also not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S95). In this embodiment, the time saving flag is set when the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot is completed, and the time saving flag is set, and the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot is also entered into the probability changing state and the saving time state. Since it is also transferred to, the time saving flag is set. Therefore, if it is determined to be Y in step S95, in addition to the time when the normal big hit game based on the big hit is usually controlled only in the time saving state, the probability variation is also controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game based on the big hit. There are times when it is done.

If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), that is, if the game state is the normal state, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type determination table 135A (for the variation pattern type used for determining the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types). (See FIG. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type for outliers is used as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. As the table to be used, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S95 to S99, when the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for outlier shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. If the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, the out-of-shift variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S102. The non-reach PA1-2 of the shortening variation is determined as the pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be displayed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state or the time saving state (see FIG. 10C) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation based on the number of pending storages (see FIG. 10(B)) is a different table, but a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

In this embodiment, even when the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state, when the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1) The variable display of the shortened fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, it confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is almost 0. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

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

Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the variation patterns are hit patterns 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables to be used to determine the variation pattern from any of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. ), and one of the deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S101). In addition, 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 S101 is referred to, thereby changing the fluctuation pattern. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). If 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 variation pattern based on the extracted random value.

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

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

In addition, when it is determined to be out of alignment, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, the variation pattern type may be determined by executing the processing of steps S95 to S100 based on the determination result of whether or not to reach. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). (Including normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 variation pattern types) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. Alternatively, the variation pattern type may be determined.

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

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the display control commands 1 (display result 1) to 5 (display result) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set and the big hit type is "normal big hit", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not the "normal big hit" can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, when the type of the big hit is "probable variation big hit", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not the “probable variation big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. .. Then, when it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probability variation big hit" (that is, when it is "sudden probability variation big hit"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designation command (step S115).

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

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag should be reset by a special symbol stop process or a jackpot end process, which will be described later, when terminating variable display of the special symbol or terminating the jackpot. Good.

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

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

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time saving flag indicating the time saving state, and the number of times the special symbol can fluctuate in the time saving state. Is reset (step S132), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of big hit is "normal big hit", a big hit start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is "probable variation big hit", the big hit start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is the sudden probability big hit, the small hit/suddenly sudden big hit start designation command (command A003(H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot" or "sudden variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). It is judged based on.

In addition, the big hit display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", 2 times in the case of "sudden probability variation big hit") is set in the special winning opening release counter (step S135). .. Also, the round time per round in the big hit game is set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the round time is set to 0.1 seconds, and in the case of a normal big hit or a probability big hit, the round time is set to 29 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (step S305) (step S136).

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

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sends a small hit/suddenly probable variation big hit start command (command A003(H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the special winning opening opening counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit start preprocessing (step S308) (step S145).

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

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the 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, in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit end 1 designation command (command A301(H)) is transmitted, and in the case of "probability variation big hit" big hit end 2 designation command (command A302(H)) ) Is transmitted, and if it is a "sudden sudden change big hit", a small hit/sudden sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303(H)) is sent. Then, the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is being performed on the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) (step S163), and the process ends.

In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether 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 passed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot game to be finished this time is based on the normal jackpot (step S166). Whether or not to end the big hit game based on the normal big hit, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". It can be determined by checking. When the big hit game based on the normal big hit is finished (Y in step S166), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts the game state to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) in the time saving counter (step S168).

Unless the big hit game based on the normal big hit is finished (that is, if the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability big hit is terminated), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to change the game state to the probability variation state. Along with shifting (step S169), the time saving flag is set to shift the game state to the time saving state (step S170).

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

In this embodiment, by executing the above processing, when it is controlled to the probability variation state, it is also controlled to the time saving state, so as the gaming state, the normal state (low probability/low base state) ), a short-time state (low probability/high base state), and a stochastic state (high probability/high base state).

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, during the execution of the special symbol changing process), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the changing speed is 1 frame/0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, The variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, in the case of shifting to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) which the special symbol pointer indicates. 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. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), for the special symbol variation display. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order not to cause a discrepancy between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. 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, but in the special symbol process process, the start flag is set at the start of fluctuation 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 S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). .. After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process process, 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.

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

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is composed of the 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area to store the received command is used. The command reception number counter has a value of 0-11. The ring buffer format is not always required.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIGS. 13 and 14) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

33 to 35 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command 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 6 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result designation command storage area is stored (step S618).

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

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

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

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

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

If the received production control command is any of the symbol designation commands (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores the received symbol designation command in the symbol designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S651). S652).

If the received production control command is any variation category command (step S653), the production control CPU 101 temporarily stores the received variation category command in the variation category command storage area formed in the RAM (step S653). S654).

If the received effect control command is the first reserved storage number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first reserved storage number to be stored in the first reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is incremented by 1 (step S656). Further, the effect control CPU 101, the symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, the variation category command temporarily stored in the variation category command storage area, and the received first reserved storage number addition designation command. , Is stored in the first free storage area of the first start-up winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S657).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved storage number addition designation command (step S658), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second reserved storage number to be stored in the second reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is incremented by 1 (step S659). Further, the effect control CPU 101, the symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, the variation category command temporarily stored in the variation category command storage area, and the received second reserved storage number addition designation command. , Is stored in the first free storage area of the second start-winning-prize command storage area formed in the RAM (step S660).

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the start winning prize command storage area. Of these, FIG. 36(A) shows a specific example of the first start-winning command storage area, and FIG. 36(B) shows a specific example of the second start-winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 36(A), in the first start prize-winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) are secured. There is. In addition, in the second start prize winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) are secured. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A of the first starting opening switch passage processing and steps S1218B to S1220B of the second starting opening switch passage processing of FIG. 20, the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting opening. When there is a start winning to the winning opening 14, within one timer interrupt, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command (first reserved storage number addition designation command or second reserved storage number) Three commands (addition designation command) are transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36, in each of the storage areas 1 to 4 of the first start prize-winning command storage area and the second start prize-winning command storage area, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation A storage area is reserved so that commands can be stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, since the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command within one timer interrupt, the effect control CPU 101 designates the symbol in the command analysis process. When the command and the variable category command are received, they are temporarily stored in the symbol designating command storage area and the variable category command storage area, respectively. Then, when the command for specifying the addition of the number of reserved storages is received, it is understood that the case where the command for specifying the addition of the number of reserved storages is received is the case where the number of the first reserved storages is increased by 1. If it is received, it can be seen that the second reserved memory is increased by 1. Therefore, if the first reserved memory number addition designation command is received, the temporarily stored symbol designating command and variable category command The 1 reserved memory number addition designation command is stored in the first start winning prize command storage area, and if the 2nd reserved memory number addition designation command is received, the second reserved memory is also stored along with the temporarily stored symbol designating command and variable category command. The number addition designation command is stored in the second start-winning command storage area (in FIG. 36, the commands are stored in all storage areas 1 to 4 of the first start-winning command storage area) An example is shown in which commands are stored only in the storage area 1 of the storage areas 1 to 4 of the command storage area at the time of starting winning).

Note that each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36 is sequentially executed in steps S664 and S668, which will be described later, at the timing of starting the variable display of the effect symbols each time the variable display of the effect symbols is started. To be deleted. In this case, in this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, so first, the stored contents of the storage area 1 of the second start winning award command storage area shown in FIG. 36(B) are deleted. .. Next, if the second reserved memory does not newly occur, only the first reserved memory is stored, so at the timing of starting the variable display of the effect symbol next, the first shown in FIG. 36(A). The contents stored in the first storage area 1 of the start prize winning command storage area are deleted, and the contents of the first start prize winning command storage area are shifted. For example, when variable display of a new effect design is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 36(A), each command stored in storage area 1 is deleted and each command stored in storage area 2 is deleted. The commands are shifted to the storage area 1, the commands stored in the storage area 3 are shifted to the storage area 2, and the commands stored in the storage area 4 are shifted to the storage area 3.

Further, in this embodiment, the symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number addition designating command received at the time of the occurrence of the start winning are also referred to as the command at the time of the starting winning when they are comprehensively expressed. In addition, among the commands at the time of starting winning, a reserved storage number addition designation command, which is a command for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number has increased, is comprehensively expressed. In some cases, it is also referred to as reserved storage information. Further, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit determined in the winning effect production process (see FIG. 22) at the time of starting winning, the result of determination of the type of big hit, the symbol designating command which is a command showing the result of determination of the variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also called a winning determination result specification command or determination result information.

If the received effect control command is the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number saving area ( Step S662). Next, the effect control CPU 101 deletes one first hold display in the first hold storage display unit 9a, shifts the remaining first hold displays after the deleted first hold storage by one, and then The first reserved storage number display in the 1 reserved storage display unit 9a is updated (step S663). For example, in the case where the first to third first hold displays of the first hold storage display unit 9a are lit, the first hold storage number subtraction designation command is received, the first hold storage number subtraction designation command is received. While deleting the 1st hold display, the 1st hold display that was displayed on the 2nd is shifted to the 1st display area, and the 1st hold display that was displayed on the 3rd is displayed on the 2nd display area. Shift to.

Next, the effect control CPU 101, the command at the time of winning the start stored in the first storage area of the command storage area at the time of the first start winning (a command for designating a symbol, a variation category command, and a command for adding the number of first reserved storages). ) Is deleted, and the contents of the first start prize-winning command storage area are shifted (step S664).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command (step S665), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area ( Step S666). Next, the effect control CPU 101 deletes one second hold display in the second hold storage display unit 9b, shifts the remaining second hold display after the deleted second hold storage one by one, and The second reserved storage number display on the 2 reserved storage display unit 9b is updated (step S667). For example, when the second to third reserved display of the second reserved storage display section 9b is lit and displayed, and when the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command is received, the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command is received. While deleting the 2 hold display, the 2nd hold display displayed second is shifted to the 1st display area, and the 2nd hold display displayed 3rd is the 2nd display area. Shift to.

Next, the effect control CPU 101, the command at the time of start winning stored in the first storage area of the second start winning time command storage area (designation command, variation category command and second reserved storage number addition specification command). ) Is deleted, and the contents of the second start prize-winning command storage area are shifted (step S668).

If the received effect control command is the normal state background designating command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen in the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a background screen with a blue background color). ) (Step S670). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a normal state (low probability/low base state), a background mode corresponding to the normal state is displayed to produce an effect mode according to the normal state (hereinafter, It is controlled to the normal production mode). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag indicating the probability variation state and the time reduction state flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S671).

If the received effect control command is the time saving state background designation command (step S672), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen in the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the time saving state (for example, a green diagonal line is drawn. The screen is changed to the background screen (step S673). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a time-saving state (low probability/high base state), a background screen corresponding to the time-saving state is displayed to produce an effect mode (hereinafter, It is also controlled to a time saving effect mode). Next, the output control CPU 101 sets the time saving state flag (step S674).

If the received effect control command is the probability variation state background designation command (step S675), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen of the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the probability variation state (for example, a red diagonal line is drawn. Change to the background screen) (step S676). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability variation state (high probability/high base state), a background mode corresponding to the probability variation state is displayed to produce an effect mode according to the probability variation state (hereinafter, It is controlled to the probability variation production mode). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability variation state flag (step S677).

If the received effect control command is any other command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step S678). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a hold display control process for performing display control of a hold display (step S800A).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the production control process process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the production symbols is realized. However, the control regarding 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. In addition, 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 different effect control process processing. 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 fluctuation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect design fluctuation start process (step S801).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the hold display control process (step S800A). In the hold display control process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed (step S6000). Whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed is, for example, not in the variation display of the effect symbol (for example, the value of the variation time timer set in the effect symbol variation start process is 0), and the first hold By confirming that there is neither storage nor second reserved storage (for example, both the first reserved storage count and the second reserved storage count updated in steps S656, S659, S662, and S666 are 0). You can judge. If the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, the hold display control process is terminated. That is, even if a new start winning occurs during the customer waiting demonstration display, the variable display is immediately started and there is almost no time to display the hold display. Therefore, the processing for displaying the hold display after step S6001 is not performed. The processing is ended as it is (without displaying the hold display).

In addition, even during the variable display of the effect symbol, there is neither the first hold memory nor the second hold memory, and the remaining time of the variable display being executed is extremely small and immediately before the end of the variable display (for example, the remaining Even if it is within 1 second), even if a new start winning occurs, there is almost no time to display the hold display, so that the processing for displaying the hold display after step S6001 is not performed (holding). The processing may be terminated as it is without displaying the display).

In addition, for example, instead of immediately starting the customer waiting demonstration display after stopping the variable display of the effect design, the customer waiting demonstration display is displayed after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) from the end of the last variable display. If it is configured to start, since it is a period during which there is no pending storage and variable display is not executed even during this predetermined period, it is determined as Y in step S6000, and the process is ended as it is. Good.

When the customer waiting demonstration is displayed and it is determined as Y in step S6000 and the hold display control processing is ended, the hold storage number addition designation command (first hold storage number addition designation command, second hold storage number addition designation) Command is received, the pending display is not increased. Therefore, even if a command to specify the number of reserved storage subtractions (a command to specify the first reserved storage number subtraction or a second command to subtract the second reserved storage number) is received after that, , The command analysis process steps S663 and S667 are not executed and the hold display is not deleted. In this case, for example, when it is determined as Y in steps S655 and S658 of the command analysis processing and it is determined that a new command for specifying the addition of the number of reserved storages is received, it is confirmed whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, If the waiting demonstration is being displayed, a flag indicating that fact is set, and when the reserved storage number subtraction designation command is received thereafter (see Y in steps S661 and S665), if the flag is set, step S663 is performed. , S667 may not be executed. Further, in this case, not only the process of increasing/decreasing the pending display is skipped, but also the processes of steps S656, S659, S662, and S666 are skipped, and the process itself of increasing/decreasing the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number is performed. May not be performed.

Further, the processing is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, and the processing in step S6000 is omitted. Even during the customer waiting demonstration display, the processing in step S6001 and thereafter is executed, and when a new start winning is generated. You may make it display a hold display. In this case, if the customer waiting demonstration is being executed, the customer waiting demonstration is ended, and a new hold display is once displayed by the processing from step S6001.

If the customer waiting demonstration is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a new start prize has been generated and a new start prize command has been received (step S6001). That is, it is confirmed whether or not a new start winning is generated. Specifically, if a new first reserved storage addition designation command or a second reserved storage addition designation command is stored in the first start prize command storage area or the second start prize command storage area shown in FIG. It can be determined that a new start winning has occurred.

If the command for the start winning is newly received (Y in step S6001), the effect control CPU 101 displays the hold display corresponding to the variable display based on the new starting winning (step S6002). In step S6002, when the first reserved storage addition designation command is received, the first reserved display is newly displayed, and when the second reserved storage addition designation command is received, a new one is newly displayed. The second hold display is displayed.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect design variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. , Based on the receipt of the variation pattern command, it shifts to the effect symbol variation start process and starts the variation display of the effect symbol, so the variation of the effect symbol is only received by the display result designation command without receiving the variation pattern command. The display does not start.

FIG. 40 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, whereby the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) is performed in accordance with the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (pattern) is realized. In addition, when the pseudo pattern is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8002 that a chance eye symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo pattern. , A combination of a big hit design that does not reach and one design that is offset by one) are also determined. In addition, 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 addition, 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. 41 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. 41, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. As a design, the combination of the effect designs in which the three designs have the same even number is determined. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates “probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as a stop symbol. The combination of the effect symbols arranged in the same odd number symbol is determined.

Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "sudden probability big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command or the display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of "disappearance" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), combinations of effect symbols other than the above are determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. 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 that reminds of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right sides are all the same symbol) is called a big hit symbol. Further, in this embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed in a state where the left, middle and right are aligned with odd symbols, it is recalled that the odd symbols are probability variation jackpots. A pattern that reminds us of such a sudden change jackpot is called a sudden change pattern. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit, since the left, middle and right are stopped and displayed in a state where even symbols are aligned, it is recalled that even-numbered symbols are not sure-variable big hits (normally big hits). .. Such a pattern that reminds me that it does not become a probability variation jackpot is called a non-probability variation pattern. In addition, a stop design that reminds the user of disengagement is called a disengagement design.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the meter display displayed in the meter display region 90 and the final display mode of the active display displayed in the active display region 9F (step S8003). The final display mode indicates what kind of display mode is finally displayed with or without a predetermined change.

In step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process using the meter display final display mode determination table based on the variation pattern, and determines the final display mode of the meter display.

FIG. 42A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the meter display final display mode determination table. In the final display mode determination table, the determination items (“no change”, “first stage”, “second stage”, “third stage”, “fourth stage”, and “tenth stage”) are determined for each variation pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 42(A), in which the determination values are assigned to each of the above ()), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the meter display final display mode, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 42A, the numerical value corresponding to the decision item for each variation pattern indicates the ratio (%) at which each decision item is selected.

Note that in this embodiment, in addition to the meter display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42(A), a special display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42(C) and a meter display change effect mode determination shown in FIG. 43. Although the judgment values are actually assigned to the table, the meter display change effect timing determination table shown in FIG. 44, etc., the ratio of the assigned judgment values is shown to simplify the description. Further, also in steps S8006a, S8007 and the like to be described later in which these tables are used, as in step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the display change timing, and determines whether the extracted random number matches. Determine the item to which the value is assigned.

As shown in FIG. 42(A), in this embodiment, in addition to the normal mode in which the meter value is not displayed, the meter value is displayed in one of the first to fourth stages or the tenth stage. It can be displayed. For example, when the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be "no change", the meter value on the meter display does not change. When the meter display final display mode is determined to be one of the "first step" to "fourth step" or the "tenth step", the meter display is finally displayed in the first step to the fourth step or the tenth step. The display mode is changed to 10 levels. In this example, the meter display is composed of ten scales displayed in the meter display area 90 shown in FIG. Then, the meter display is a mode in which the color of one scale of 10 is changed in the display mode of the first stage, and is a mode in which the color of two scales of 10 is changed in the display mode of the second stage, In the display mode of the third stage, the color of 3 scales of 10 is changed, and in the display mode of the 4th stage, the color of 4 scales of 10 is changed, the display mode of 10th stage Then, the color of all 10 scales is changed. In this embodiment, the display mode of the meter display is changed by executing the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect.

The characteristic of the meter display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42(A) is that a variation pattern including super-reach is larger than a variation pattern not including super-reach, and the display result is a big hit rather than a deviation. That is, the determination value is set such that the ratio determined other than “no change” is higher. Furthermore, the “second stage” is more than the “first stage”, the “third stage” is more than the “second stage”, the “fourth stage” is more than the “third stage”, and the “fourth stage” is more than the “fourth stage”. That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined in “10 levels” becomes high. By having such a feature, when the display mode of the meter display changes rather than when the display mode of the meter display does not change (that is, when the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is not executed). (That is, when the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is executed), the final display mode of the meter display is "second step" or "second step" rather than "first step". Than "third stage", "fourth stage" than "third stage", "tenth stage" than "fourth stage" is advantageous variation mode of the production symbol (for example, super reach It is possible to increase the rate of becoming a big hit) and the rate of making the display result a big hit. That is, the degree of expectation can be varied depending on the final display mode. Therefore, the player can be expected to change the display mode of the meter display (that is, the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is executed), and which display mode is used. Can bring attention to whether or not it will be finally displayed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42(A), the degree of change when the meter display changes may be largely changed from the first step to the fourth step to the tenth step. Although the configuration is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a case may be provided in which the meter display changes up to the fifth stage and the sixth stage, and various modes are possible.

In this embodiment, the display mode of the active display is configured to change according to the change of the meter display. Therefore, in step S8003, by determining the final display mode of the meter display, the final display mode of the active display is also determined. Hereinafter, the effect of changing the display mode of the active display according to the change of the meter display is also referred to as the active display change effect.

FIG. 42B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the meter display/active display correspondence table. As shown in FIG. 42(B), in this embodiment, the display modes of the active display are changed from the normal mode (white in this example) to “first mode (blue)”, “second mode (green)” and The display can be changed to the “third mode (red)”. Then, as shown in FIG. 42B, when the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be the “first stage” or the “second stage”, the final display mode of the active display is the “first mode ( When the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be “third stage” or “fourth stage”, the final display mode of the active display is determined to “second mode (green)”. When the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be the “10th stage”, the final display mode of the active display is determined to be the “third mode (red)”. When the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be “no change”, the final display mode of the active display is determined to be the normal mode (white).

As shown in FIG. 42B, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the meter display is changed to the first stage or the second stage, the active display is changed to the first mode (blue). Change production is performed. Also, when the display mode of the meter display changes to the third stage or the fourth stage, an active display change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to the second mode (green) is performed. Further, when the display mode of the meter display changes to the 10th step, an active display change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to the third mode (red) is performed. In addition, when the display mode of the meter display does not change, the display mode of the active display also remains the normal mode (white).

When it is determined in step S8003 that the final display mode of the meter display is “no change” (N in step S8004), that is, when the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect (and the active display change effect) are not executed. Shifts to step S8008. On the other hand, when the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be other than "no change" (Y in step S8004), that is, when it is determined that the meter display is changed, the effect control CPU 101 causes the final display of the meter display. It is confirmed whether or not the mode is “10th stage” (step S8005). When the final display mode of the meter display is "10th stage" (Y in step S8005), the effect control CPU 101 determines the display mode of the special display (step S8006a). On the other hand, when the final display mode of the meter display is not “10th stage” (Y in step S8005), the process proceeds to step S8007.

In this embodiment, the display mode of the active display changes in accordance with the change of the meter display. Further, when the meter display changes to the display mode of the tenth stage, the meter display and the active display are changed. It is configured so that it may be changed to a special display. For example, in the effect display device 9, a special display (a special display 202 indicating the character “V” in the example of FIG. 50(F)) is displayed at the position where the active display area 9F and the meter display area 90 were displayed. It With this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the meter display has changed to the 10th stage (that is, the highest stage). In order to make it easier to recognize that the meter display has changed to the 10th step and that the display mode of the active display has changed to the 3rd mode (red), the meter display is changed to the 10th step for the predetermined period. In addition to the display, it is desirable to display the active display in the third mode (red) for a predetermined period, and then change the meter display and the active display to the special display for display.

In step S8006a, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display mode of the special display by performing a lottery process using the special display mode determination table based on the variation pattern.

FIG. 42C is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the special display mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 42(C), in this embodiment, the special display includes a first special display mode (“heat”), a second special display mode (“heavy heat”), and a third special display mode (“ V”). As shown in FIG. 42(C), when the display mode of the special display is determined to be the first special display mode (“heat”), the special display indicating the character “heat” is displayed and the second special display is displayed. When the display mode (“heat”) is determined, a special display indicating the characters “heat” is displayed, and when the third special display mode (“V”) is determined, “V” is displayed. A special display indicating the character "" is displayed.

The special display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42(C) is characterized in that the display result is a big hit rather than a deviation, the "second special display mode" and the "second special display mode" are more important than the "first special display mode". That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined as the “third special display mode” is higher than that of the “2 special display mode”. By having such characteristics, the display mode of the special display is "second special display mode" rather than "first special display mode" and "third special display mode" than "second special display mode". It is possible to increase the proportion of big hits. That is, the jackpot expectation can be changed depending on the display mode of the special display. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to which display mode the special display is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42(C), the “third special display mode” is configured to be determined only when the display result is a big hit. That is, when the special display of the third special display mode is displayed, the big hit is determined. With this configuration, it is possible to further focus on which display mode the special display is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42(C), in this embodiment, "no change to special display" may be determined as the display mode of the special display. In this case, in the third mode, It is configured so that the active display does not change to the special display. Further, the jackpot expectation is higher when the determination is made other than "no change to special display" rather than "no change to special display". With such a configuration, when the 10th-stage meter display and the third-mode active display are displayed, attention can be paid to the change to the special display, and a sense of expectation can be provided. Not limited to the example of this embodiment, for example, when the meter display changes to the 10th stage (highest stage), the display may be changed to the special display without fail.

In this embodiment, the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be the “10th stage” only when the variation pattern includes super reach (see FIG. 42(A)). ), the special display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42(C) is configured to correspond to only the variation patterns including the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even the variation patterns not including the super reach, The final display mode of the meter display may be set to "10th stage", and the special display may be displayed in any of the display modes.

Further, the determination rate is not limited to the configuration examples such as the meter display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42(A) and the special display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42(C). You may do it.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the special meter display change effect (step S8006b). In this embodiment, when the final display mode of the meter display changes up to the 10th stage, a special meter of a performance mode different from the meter display change performance executed when changing from the 1st stage to the 4th stage. Execute the display change effect. Further, in this embodiment, since the final display mode of the meter display may change up to the 10th stage only when the variation pattern includes super reach (see FIG. 42(A)), the super reach effect is executed. The special meter display change effect may be executed only when it is performed. Further, in this embodiment, the special meter display change effect is executed at a timing after the super reach effect is started.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the final display mode of the meter display changes up to the 10th stage, the special meter display change effect is unconditionally executed, but not limited to such a mode, The special meter display change effect may not be executed even when changing to the 10th stage. In this case, for example, in step S8006b, a lottery process based on a random number may be performed to determine whether to execute the special meter display change effect. Further, for example, even when changing to the 10th stage, the meter display changing effect described below may be executed at a low rate.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect are determined after the final display mode of the active display is determined is shown, but the invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the meter display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42(A), the determination value is assigned to a pattern that combines the final display mode and the presence/absence of the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect. The final display mode of the active display and the presence/absence of the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect may be collectively determined by one lottery process.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the presence or absence of the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is determined on the effect control microcomputer 100 side is shown, but it is determined on the game control microcomputer 560 side. You may comprise. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a fluctuation pattern command capable of specifying the presence or absence of the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect, and the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the meter display based on the received change pattern command. The change effect and the special meter display change effect may be configured to be executed.

When the final display mode of the meter display is not the tenth stage (N in step S8005), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode and execution timing of the meter display change effect (step S8007).

In step S8007, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process using the meter display change effect mode determination table based on the display result to determine the effect mode of the meter display change effect. Based on the display result, the effect control CPU 101 uses the meter display change effect timing determination table to perform a lottery process to determine the execution timing of the meter display change effect.

43A to 43D are explanatory diagrams showing a configuration example of the meter display change effect mode determination table. In this embodiment, one of the meter display change effect mode determination tables in FIGS. 43A to 43D is selected according to the final display mode of the meter display determined in step S8003.

As shown in FIGS. 43(A) to 43(D), in this embodiment, the meter display change effect is a first effect mode (character A appears), a second effect mode (character B appears), and a third effect mode. It can be executed by (appearance of character C). When the effect mode of the meter display change effect is determined to be the first effect mode, the character A appears during the variable display of the effect symbol, and the effect of changing the meter display to the final display mode is executed, and the second effect. When the mode is determined, the character B appears during the variable display of the effect symbol, an effect of changing the meter display to the final display mode is executed, and when the third effect mode is determined, the effect symbol The character C appears during the variable display of, and the effect of changing the meter display to the final display mode is executed.

What is characteristic of the meter display change effect mode determination tables shown in FIGS. 43(A) to (D) is that when the display result is a big hit rather than a failure, the “second effect mode” is more important than the “first effect mode”. ", the determination value is set so that the ratio determined as the "third effect mode" is higher than that of the "second effect mode". By having such characteristics, the production mode of the meter display change production is the “second production mode” rather than the “first production mode” and the “third production mode” than the “second production mode”. In this case, it is possible to increase the ratio of the display result being a big hit. That is, the degree of expectation can be changed depending on the presentation mode of the meter display change presentation. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to which effect mode the meter display change effect is executed.

Further, what is characteristic of the meter display change effect mode determination tables shown in FIGS. 43(A) to (D) is that the final display mode of the meter display is “second stage” or “second stage” rather than “first stage”. When the "third stage" is more than the "stage" and the "fourth stage" is more than the "third stage", the production mode of the meter display change production is "the second production mode" rather than "the first production mode". That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined as the “third effect mode” is higher than the “second effect mode”. That is, when the production mode of the meter display change production is the "second production mode" rather than the "first production mode" and the "third production mode" is more than the "second production mode" It is configured so that the degree of expectation of the display mode is high (the changing stage is large). With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which effect mode the meter display change effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the meter display is configured to change without fail when the meter display change effect is executed, but may be configured such that the meter display may not change even if the meter display change effect is executed. .. In this case, for example, the character appears, but the character leaves without changing the meter display. Further, in this case, the rate at which the meter display changes may be different depending on the presentation mode. For example, in the case of the first effect mode, the meter display may change at a rate of 30%, and in the case of the third effect mode, the meter display may change at a rate of 70%. Similarly, the meter display may not change even if the special meter display change effect is executed.

44A to 44D are explanatory diagrams showing a configuration example of the meter display change effect timing determination table. In this embodiment, one of the meter display change effect timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 44A to 44D is selected according to the final display mode of the meter display determined in step S8003.

As shown in FIGS. 44(A) to 44(D), in this embodiment, the meter display change effect is generated at the first timing (immediately after the start of fluctuation), the second timing (before the reach is established), and the third timing (the reach is established). Later). It should be noted that the timing is not limited to the timing shown in this embodiment, and may be executed at any timing such as for each pseudo continuous fluctuation. Further, it may be executed not only during the variable display but also during the big hit game. In this case, depending on the display mode of the meter display or the active display, it may be suggested that the round extension of the big hit game or the advantageous game state after the big hit game (for example, a time saving state or a probability changing state) is controlled. Good.

The characteristic of the meter display change effect timing determination table shown in FIGS. 44(A) to (D) is that when the display result is a big hit rather than a failure, the “second timing” is more important than the “first timing”. That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined as the “third timing” is higher than the “second timing”. By having such characteristics, the execution timing of the meter display change effect is displayed when the “second timing” is more than the “first timing” and the “third timing” is more than the “second timing”. It is possible to increase the percentage of the result being a big hit. That is, the jackpot expectation can be changed depending on the execution timing of the meter display change effect. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to at which timing the meter display change effect is executed.

Further, what is characteristic of the meter display change effect timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 44(A) to (D) is that the final display mode of the meter display is “second stage” or “second stage” rather than “first stage”. The "third stage" rather than the "stage", the "fourth stage" than the "third stage", the execution timing of the meter display change effect is "second timing", "second timing" rather than "first timing". That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined as the “third timing” is higher than that of the “two timings”. That is, when the execution timing of the meter display change effect is the “second timing” rather than the “first timing” and the “third timing” is more than the “second timing”, the display mode of the meter display after the change is expected. It is configured so that the degree of change becomes higher (the change step becomes larger). With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to at which execution timing the meter display change effect is executed. When the meter display is not changed even when the meter display change effect is executed, the rate of change of the meter display may be different depending on the execution timing. For example, in the case of the first timing, the meter display may change at a rate of 30%, and in the case of the third timing, the meter display may change at a rate of 70%.

In this embodiment, both the meter display change effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 43 and the meter display change effect timing determination table shown in FIG. 44 are determined according to the display result (delay or big hit). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be determined according to the variation pattern or the big hit type.

Further, in this embodiment, the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect can be executed once during the variable display of the effect symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed a plurality of times. .. With this configuration, for example, immediately after the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol (first timing), the first meter display change effect is executed and the meter display changes to the first stage, and the active display change effect is changed. After the execution, the active display changes to the first mode, and before the reach is established (second timing), the second meter display change effect is executed, the meter display changes to the second stage, and after the reach is established (third timing). (Timing), the third meter display change effect is executed, the meter display changes to the third stage, the active display change effect is executed, the active display changes to the second mode, and the super reach effect starts. In some cases, the special meter display change effect is executed at the timing after the change, and the meter display changes to the 10th stage, and the active display change effect is executed and the active display changes to the third mode. You may do it. In addition, the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect do not necessarily have to be executed at the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, and all the timings after the super reach effect is started. The meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect may be executed at any two or three timings.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special meter display change effect is executed, the case where the meter display changes up to the maximum tenth stage is shown, but as described above, the meter display change effect can be executed plural times. When configuring, the meter display change effect other than the special meter display change effect may be executed a plurality of times to change the meter display up to the maximum tenth stage. In this case, for example, the meter display change effect may be executed a plurality of times before the super-reach, and the meter display may reach the maximum 10th step. The change display may be executed, and the meter display may reach the maximum 10th stage in the stage of the meter display change display executed after the super reach is performed.

Further, when the meter display change effect can be executed a plurality of times, the effect mode may be different for each execution timing. For example, immediately after the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol (first timing), the first meter display change effect is executed in the first effect mode, and after the reach is established (third timing), the second meter display change effect is changed to the first effect. It may be executed in two presentation modes.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special meter display change effect is executed, the meter display suddenly changes to the 10th step. However, the meter display does not change to the 10th step at once, but the meter display changes to the 10th step. It may be configured to determine by a lottery process a mode that changes to a stage (a mode that may change from a fourth stage to a tenth stage when the meter display change effect can be executed a plurality of times). .. For example, the lottery process may be configured to change the meter display in such a manner as to change all at once to the 10th step or to change to the 10th step by changing it step by step over a certain period of time. ..

When the special meter display change effect is determined in step S8006b or the effect mode and execution timing of the meter display change effect are determined in step S8007, the effect control CPU 101 causes the variation pattern and the meter display change effect (or the special meter display change effect). ) Is selected according to the contents of () (step S8009). If it is determined in step S8004 that the meter display has not changed, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the variation pattern (step S8008). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8008 or step S8009 is started (step S8010).

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data that the production control CPU 101 refers to when performing control of the production device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display devices (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect design are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen (including active display) of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

The process table shown in FIG. 45 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern. When it is determined to execute the effect such as the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table corresponding to the effect to be executed. For example, even with the same variation pattern, the control contents of the effect device are different depending on whether the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is executed, and therefore the corresponding process table is selected. Further, in this embodiment, different process tables are selected according to the performance mode and execution timing of the meter display change performance.

When the super reach is specified in the variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table corresponding to the super reach effect. In the present embodiment, the super-reach effect includes a predetermined cut-in effect, and the predetermined cut-in effect is executed during execution of the super-reach effect.

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

Further, the effect control CPU 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, effect parts as effect parts). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8011). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays active display in the active display area 9F (step S8013). In this embodiment, the active display is displayed in the same manner as the first hold display or the second hold display. In addition, it is configured such that an effect that changes the display mode of the hold display can be executed, and when the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the active display is performed according to the display mode. Is displayed. Specifically, when the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in the first mode (blue circle display), the active display is displayed in the first mode (blue circle display). ..

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect in the effect of changing the effect design (step S802) (step S8014).

Note that, not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, for example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, an effect feather auditors notice effect, a blackout effect, etc. are executed as the changing effect. It may be determined whether or not, and the notice effect may be executed based on the determination result.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the effect of the effect of changing the effect symbol in the effect control process process (step S802). In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the timing immediately before the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is started (step S8106). Whether it is the timing immediately before the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is started can be confirmed by the content of the process data. The timing immediately before the start of the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is to ensure a period for executing the notification effect described below before the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is started. Is desirable.

The display control for causing the character to appear in the display area of the effect display device 9 and changing the display mode of the meter display by the meter display change effect is realized by executing the process of step S8105. Further, the display control for performing the effect display of the special meter display change effect or changing the display mode of the meter display on the effect display device 9 by the special meter display change effect is realized by executing the process of step S8105. ..

In this embodiment, the display control of the meter display itself and the display control of the effect display of the super reach effect are also realized by executing the process of step S8105.

At the timing immediately before the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is started, the effect control CPU 101 executes the notification effect for notifying that the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is started. (Step S8107). In this embodiment, as a notification effect, an effect of blinking the meter display area 90 is executed (see FIG. 48(B) and FIG. 50(F)). It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and whether or not to execute the notification effect may be determined by a lottery, and may be executed or not executed. In addition, when the notification effect is executed and when the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is executed without being executed, the advantage (for example, the meter display change effect or the special meter depending on the effect mode with high expectation) is performed. The rate at which the display change effect is executed, the rate at which the display mode changes to a high expectation rate, and the rate at which the big hit occurs) may be different.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the display mode of the active display corresponds to the display mode of the meter display (step S8108), and if not, displays the active display mode as the meter display. The display mode corresponding to the mode is changed (step S8109). That is, when the processing of step S8105 is executed and the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is performed to change the display mode of the meter display and the display mode of the active display does not correspond, Based on the contents of the meter display/active display correspondence table shown in FIG. 42(B), the active display change effect for changing the display mode of the active display is executed. For example, when the display mode of the meter display is the “third stage” and the display mode of the active display is the normal mode (white), the active display that changes the display mode of the active display to the second mode (green) Execute change production. Further, for example, when the display mode of the meter display is “10th stage” and the display mode of the active display is the normal mode (white), the display mode of the active display is changed to the third mode (red). The active display change effect is executed.

In order to make it easier to understand that the display mode of the active display changes in response to the change of the display mode of the meter display, the display mode of the meter display and the display mode of the active display are changed at the same time. Instead of this, the display mode of the active display may be changed when a predetermined period of time elapses after the display mode of the meter display is changed.

Next, when the display mode of the meter display is the tenth stage (Y in step S8110), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to change the meter display and the active display to the special display (step S8111). .. That is, by executing the process of step S8105, the special meter display change effect is performed, and the display mode of the meter display is changed to the tenth step. By executing the process of step S8109, the active display mode is displayed. Is changed to the third mode and it is decided to change to the special display, the meter display and the active display are erased and the special display is controlled. Further, in step S8111, the special display is displayed in any of the first special display mode to the third special display mode determined in step S8006a of the effect symbol variation start process.

In addition, in order to make it easy to understand that the special display is displayed in response to the display mode of the meter display changing to the 10th step and the display mode of the active display changing to the third mode, the meter display and the active display are shown. The special display may be displayed after a lapse of a predetermined period after the display mode of the display is changed. With this configuration, it is possible to set a period in which the user can have a sense of expectation by paying attention to whether or not the special display is performed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special display is displayed, the meter display and the active display are controlled to be erased so that the meter display and the active display are changed to the special display. When displaying the display, it may be configured such that either the meter display or the active display is changed to the special display by controlling to erase either the meter display or the active display. Further, the special display may be additionally displayed without deleting the meter display and the active display.

Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8112), 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 S8113).

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S8108 to S8109, the display mode of the active display is changed according to the change of the meter display. Therefore, by the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect, it is suggested that the display mode of the active display changes, and it is possible to prevent the change of the display mode of the active display from becoming monotonous. The interest can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S8106 to S8107, the notification effect is executed immediately before the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect are started. Therefore, the change in the meter display can be noticed.

FIG. 47 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 erases the active display in the active display area 9F (step S8300). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, it moves to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare production is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the effect symbol stop symbol in step S8302 is executed. No, the process moves to step S8305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (step S8301a), and if not set, the process ends. When the confirmation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmation command reception flag (step S8301b), and controls to stop and display the determined stop symbol (deleting symbol, jackpot symbol). Perform (step S8302). When neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, the deviating symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is confirmed whether or not the big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that or the small hit/sudden variation big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit/sudden variation big hit start designation command reception flag has been set (step S8305). .. When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit/sudden-variable big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag that has been set.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1, the rendering device (the rendering display device 9 as the rendering component, various lamps as the rendering component, the speaker 27 as the rendering component, and the movable member 78 as the rendering component and rendering. Control of blade accessory 79a, 79b) is executed (step S8309). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. Note 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 shown in step S811 of FIG. 39, a variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, for the symbol variation designation command, since it is referred to in both the production control process process and the fourth symbol process process, as shown in this embodiment, the production symbol variation stop process at the end of variation, etc. It is desirable to reset in or in the big hit end effect processing when the big hit ends. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

Next, specific examples of the meter display change effect and the active display change effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 48, the meter display change effect is executed in the first effect mode, the meter display changes from the normal mode to the display mode of the first stage, and the active display changes to the first mode in accordance with the change of the meter display. A changing active display change effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 48(A), in the effect display device 9, when variable display of effect symbols is started, active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 48A, active display is displayed in the normal mode (white).

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(B), immediately before the meter display change effect is started, the notification effect of blinking the meter display 90 is executed. Then, when the meter display change effect of the first effect mode is started, the character A200 appears (FIG. 48(C)), and the display mode of the meter display changes the color of one scale out of ten. The display mode changes to a stage (FIG. 48(D)). Then, in response to the change in the meter display, the display mode of the active display is changed to the first mode (in the example of FIG. 48(E), the color is shown by letters) and displayed (FIG. 48( E)).

Next, specific examples of the super reach effect, the special meter display change effect, and the active display change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 51. Of these, FIG. 49 shows a specific example in the case where the super reach effect is executed independently (the special meter display change effect and the active display change effect are not executed). 50 and 51 show specific examples of the case where the special meter display change effect and the active display change effect are executed when the super reach effect is executed.

First, with reference to FIG. 49, a case where the super reach effect is independently executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 49(A), in the effect display device 9, when variable display of effect symbols is started, active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 49(A), active display is displayed in the normal mode (white).

Next, after the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 49(B), the right effect symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 49(C), and the left and right effect symbols are the same symbol ( In this example, the reach state occurs in the state where the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed. Next, at the timing of development into super-reach, a character display such as "Super-reach!" is displayed as shown in FIG. 49(D), and racing of the racing car is started as shown in FIG. 49(E). Such effect display is started, and super reach effect is started. As shown in FIGS. 49(D) to (G), in this embodiment, during execution of the super reach effect, the variable display of effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the lower right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It shall be.

Next, at a predetermined cut-in effect execution timing during execution of the super-reach effect, a predetermined cut-in effect is executed during execution of the super-reach effect, as shown in FIG. 49(F). In this example, as shown in FIG. 49(F), on the effect display device 9, a predetermined character image 201 different from the effect display of the racing of the racing car up to that time is cut in, and a dialogue such as "chance!" A predetermined cut-in effect is executed according to the display mode. In addition, in this embodiment, the predetermined cut-in effect is a part of the super reach effect.

Note that the predetermined cut-in effect may be configured as an effect different from the super reach effect, for example, without being limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. Then, for example, the super reach effect may be interrupted and a predetermined cut-in effect may be executed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49(A), the display of the meter display 90 is also started when the variable display of the effect symbol is started, even when the super reach effect is executed alone. However, when the predetermined cut-in effect is started, the meter display 90 is erased as shown in FIG. 49(F). As described above, in this embodiment, since the meter display 90 is displayed at least until the predetermined cut-in effect is started, the execution timing of the predetermined cut-in effect and the execution timing of the special meter display change effect described later. Until it becomes, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize which of the predetermined cut-in effect and the special meter display change effect is executed, and the special meter display change effect is executed and the meter display changes. On the other hand, you can have expectations.

Note that the meter display 90 may be continuously displayed even after the predetermined cut-in effect is started, without being limited to the mode shown in this embodiment (however, the level of the meter does not change. ). Further, for example, when the super reach effect is executed alone and the special meter display change effect or the active display change effect is not executed, the meter display 90 may not be displayed.

Next, when the execution period of the predetermined cut-in effect has passed, the effect display of the racing of the racing car returns again, and as shown in FIG. 49(G), an effect as if the racing car of the teammate finished the first place. Display. Then, when the variable display time elapses, as shown in FIG. 49(H), the same design as the production design on the left and right (in this example, the design "7") is stopped and displayed as the inside production design, and the jackpot design is derived. Is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51, a case where the special meter display change effect and the active display change effect are executed when the super reach effect is executed will be described. In the examples of FIGS. 50 and 51, the special meter display change effect is executed, the meter display changes from the normal mode to the display mode of the tenth stage, and the active display changes to the third mode in accordance with the change of the meter display. Further, the meter display and the active display are changed to the special display of the third special display mode.

As shown in FIG. 50(A), in the effect display device 9, when variable display of effect symbols is started, active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 50A, the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white).

Next, after the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 50(B), the right effect symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 50(C), and the left and right effect symbols are the same symbol ( In this example, the reach state occurs in the state where the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed. Next, at the timing of development into super reach, a character display such as "Super reach!" is displayed as shown in FIG. 50(D), and racing of the racing car is started as shown in FIG. 50(E). Such effect display is started, and super reach effect is started. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 50(D) to (I) and FIG. 51(J), in the present embodiment, the effect display device 9 is operated during the super reach effect and the special meter display change effect. It is assumed that the variable display of the effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the lower right corner of the display screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50(F), just before the special meter display change effect is started, the notification effect of blinking the meter display 90 is executed.

Next, at the execution timing of the special meter display change effect after the start of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 50(G), the super reach effect is interrupted and the special meter display change effect is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 50(G), the special display change effect is performed in the effect display device 9 in a mode in which effect display is performed as if a storm has arrived and thunder is ringing. In this embodiment, the special meter display change effect is different from the super reach effect, and the special meter display change effect is executed by interrupting the super reach effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 50(H), in the effect display device 9, an effect display as if a lightning strike hits the meter display 90, and the display mode of the meter display is all scales of 10. The display mode changes to the tenth stage in which the color of has changed.

Then, the super-reach effect is restarted, and as shown in FIG. 50(I), the effect display of the race of the racing car is returned to again, and the display mode of the active display is the third mode (FIG. In the example of 50(I), the color is indicated by a character).

Next, as shown in FIG. 51(J), an effect display as if the teammate's racing car finished in 1st place is performed, and the meter display and the active display are the special display of the third special display mode (“V”). Is changed to a special display 202) indicating the character of. Then, when the variable display time elapses, as shown in FIG. 51(K), the same design as the production design on the left and right (in this example, the design “7”) is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot design is derived. Is displayed.

In this embodiment, a racing car race effect is displayed as a super reach effect, a predetermined character image 201 is cut in as a predetermined cut-in effect, and a storm is displayed as a special meter display change effect. The case of performing the effect display as if the incoming thunder is ringing is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a super reach effect, a battle effect in which an enemy character and an ally character perform a battle may be executed, or a moving image of a predetermined story may be displayed, and various effect modes are possible. Further, for example, a button effect accompanied by a button operation may be executed as a predetermined cut-in effect, and a display different from the effect display up to that time during the super reach effect may be cut in in some form. .. In addition, for example, as a special meter display change effect, effect display in which a character different from the meter display change effect appears may be performed, or button effect accompanied by button operation may be performed, and various effect modes are possible.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48(C) and (D), the case where the effect display in which the character A200 appears as the meter display change effect executed before the super reach effect is performed is performed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, it may be a simple display that suggests an increased number of meters, such as displaying characters “+1” to “+4”, or a special meter display such as an effect display in a mode in which the roulette turns. Various additional notifications such as effect display in a mode different from the change effect may be given, and various modes are conceivable. In this way, the meter display change effect executed before the super reach effect and the special meter display change effect executed after the super reach effect is started may be executed in different effect modes in some way.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the special meter display change effect shown in FIGS. 50(G) and (H) is directly executed after the notification effect shown in FIG. 50(F) is executed has been described. It is not limited to various forms. For example, before executing the special meter display change effect shown in FIGS. 50(G) and (H), a configuration is made to execute a fanning effect for inspiring whether or not the special meter display change effect is executed. Good. In this case, it is not always necessary to execute the special meter display change effect after executing the fanning effect, and there is a case where the special meter display changing effect is not executed after executing the fanning effect (a case of executing the gutter fanning effect). You may comprise.

Further, in this embodiment, as a processing mode for executing a specific super reach effect, meter display change effect, and special meter display change effect, in step S8008, S8009 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. Process table set to include reach effect, meter display change effect, and special meter display change effect (when executing special meter display change effect, the super reach effect is interrupted midway to change the special meter display change effect). (Process table set to be executed) is selected, and according to the selected process table, the process of step S8105 of the effect symbol variation process shown in FIG. 46 is executed, thereby the super reach effect or the meter display change effect, Although the case where the special meter display change effect is executed is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, in the case of executing the special meter display change effect, when the execution timing of the special meter display change effect is reached after the super reach effect is started in the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. The special meter display change effect may be executed by switching to the process data and executing the process of step S8105. Then, when the effect period of the special meter display change effect ends, the process data for super reach effect is switched again and the process of step S8105 is executed to restart the super reach effect.

Next, the execution timing of the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect will be described. FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram for explaining execution timings of the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect. Of these, FIG. 52(A) shows the execution timing of the meter display change effect. Further, FIG. 52B shows the execution timing of the special meter display change effect.

First, the execution timing of the meter display change effect will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 52(A), when it is determined to execute the meter display change effect, when the first timing is determined as the execution timing, the timing immediately after the variable display of the effect symbol is started A meter display change effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 52A, when the second timing (before the reach is established) is determined as the execution timing, the meter display change effect is executed at the timing immediately before the reach is established. Further, as shown in FIG. 52A, when the third timing (after the reach is established) is determined as the execution timing, the meter display change effect is executed at the timing immediately after the reach is established. Then, after that, for example, when the super reach effect is executed, the super reach effect is developed and the super reach effect is executed. Further, when it comes to the execution timing of the predetermined cut-in effect during execution of the super reach effect, the predetermined cut-in effect is executed.

Next, the execution timing of the special meter display change effect will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 52(B), when it is decided to execute the special meter display change effect, the reach is established, the reach is further developed, and after the super reach effect is started, the special meter display is changed. At the execution timing of the change effect, the super reach effect is interrupted and the special meter display change effect is executed. When the special meter display change effect is finished, the super reach effect is restarted.

As shown in FIGS. 52A and 52B, in this embodiment, the effect period of the special meter display change effect is the same as the effect period of the predetermined cut-in effect during the super reach effect. When executing the special meter display change effect, the super reach effect is interrupted midway, and the special meter display change effect is executed instead of the predetermined cut-in effect during the super reach effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the effect period of the special meter display change effect and the effect period of the predetermined cut-in effect are exactly the same is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the effect period of the special meter display change effect is not exactly the same as the effect period of the predetermined cut-in effect, but may be slightly longer or shorter than the effect period of the predetermined cut-in effect. You may As such, at least a part of the effect period of the special meter display change effect and the effect period of the predetermined cut-in effect may be overlapped (in this case, for example, the effect effect display of the race is performed for the part where the effect period does not match). Should be executed by some kind of connection, such as adding and displaying).

In this embodiment, the display mode of the active display is changed according to the change of the meter display. However, for example, the display mode of any of the hold displays is changed according to the change of the meter display. May be configured to do so. In this case, it is realized by associating and executing the pre-reading effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, the meter display change effect, and the special meter display change effect, based on the command at the time of the start winning. Specifically, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the hold display are determined based on the command at the time of winning the start prize, and the effect is executed based on the determination result. When the display mode of any of the hold displays changes in correspondence with the meter display, the meter display change effect is produced in the period from the time when the hold display is displayed to the start of the corresponding variable display. Alternatively, the special meter display change effect may be executable.

In addition, for example, if the display mode of the hold display is changeable by the prefetch effect, and the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the display mode is active. The display may be displayed. Specifically, when the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in the first mode (blue circle display), the active display is displayed in the first mode (blue circle display). .. Further, in this case, the display mode of the hold display changes according to the change of the meter display, and the active display succeeding the display mode of the hold display may change according to the further change of the meter display. Good. In this case, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the active display may be determined based on the command at the time of the start winning during the start winning, or may be determined in the effect symbol variation start processing. Good. Further, in this case, the meter display change effect and the special meter display change effect may be executable during the period from the time when the hold display is displayed to the time when the corresponding variable display ends.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to display the suggestion display (in this example, the meter display) that suggests the degree of expectation by changing the mode in multiple stages. Further, when a specific effect (super reach effect in this example) is executed, a special effect (special meter display change effect in this example) for changing the mode of the suggestion display can be executed. Further, in this case, the special effect can be executed in a mode prioritizing the specific effect (in this example, the super reach effect is interrupted and the special meter display change effect is executed). Therefore, the mode of the suggestion display can be changed in a mode prioritizing the specific effect, so that the change in the mode of the suggestion display can be focused even when the specific effect is executed. That is, if both the specific effect and the change in the mode of the suggestion display are executed, the player may pay attention to the specific effect and may not be able to sufficiently pay attention to the change in the mode of the suggestion display. Since the mode of the suggestion display can be changed according to the mode described above, the change of the mode of the suggestion display can be noticed even when the specific effect is executed.

In this embodiment, as a mode of performing the special effect in a mode prioritizing the special effect, the special effect (in this example, super reach effect) is interrupted and the special effect (in this example, special meter display change). Although a case has been shown where performance is performed, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the special meter display change effect may be preferentially executed by superimposing the special meter display change effect on the super reach effect, or the super reach effect may be difficult to visually recognize such as transparent display or translucent display. With such a display, the special meter display change effect may be preferentially executed. Further, for example, the super reach effect and the special meter display change effect are executed in parallel, but the special meter display change effect is displayed by reducing the super reach effect on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It may be executed with priority. As long as the special meter display change effect is preferentially executed in such a form, various modes are conceivable.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect is executed, the meter display is changed and the display mode of the active display is changed. I can't. For example, the meter display change effect or the special meter display change effect may be executed without changing the meter display, and the display mode of the active display may be changed as it is.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects (in this example, super reach A and super reach B) (see FIG. 6 ). Therefore, since a plurality of types of specific effects can be executed, it is possible to further enhance the effect of special effects.

It should be noted that not only are there a plurality of types of specific effects (in this example, super reach effects), but the execution ratio of the special effects may differ depending on the type of specific effects. For example, when the super reach B is executed, the special meter display change effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the super reach A is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to give an expectation whether or not the special effect (in this example, special meter display change effect) is executed depending on the type of the specific effect (in this example, super reach effect).

Further, in the present embodiment, a case where there is one kind of special effect (in this example, special meter display change effect) (in this example, an effect in which a storm is coming and thunder is ringing) is shown. However, a plurality of types of special effects may be configured to be executable. Then, for example, the degree of change of the meter display is changed according to the type of special effect (for example, a case of changing to the 10th stage and a case of changing to the 15th stage are provided), and an expectation degree (for example, a big hit). The degree of expectation or the probability of probability change may be different.

Further, according to this embodiment, the special effect can be executed at the timing at which the predetermined effect (in this example, the predetermined cut-in effect) is executed (in the present example, the predetermined cut-in during the super reach effect is performed. The special meter display change effect is executed during the effect period of the effect (see FIG. 52). Therefore, it is possible to give attention to whether the predetermined effect or the special effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the special effect is executed and the mode of the suggestion display is changed, a large change is made compared with the case where the mode of the suggestion display is changed before the specific effect is executed. The mode of the suggestion display is changed according to the degree (in the present example, when the meter display change effect is executed before the super reach effect, the meter display changes only from the first stage to the fourth stage, but the super reach effect is changed. When the special meter display change effect is executed after the start of, the meter display changes to the 10th stage). Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the mode of the suggestion display changes when the specific effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the meter display changes from the first stage to the fourth stage before the super reach effect, and the meter display changes to the 10th stage after the super reach effect is started. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the meter display may be changed only by one step before the super reach effect, whereas the meter display may be changed by 3 steps or 5 steps after the super reach effect is started. Further, for example, the meter display may be changed in 11 steps or more after the super reach effect is started. In this way, it is sufficient that the degree of change in the meter display after the start of the super reach effect is greater than that before the super reach effect in some form, and various modes are conceivable.

Further, according to this embodiment, when changing the mode of the suggestion display before the specific effect is executed, any one of a plurality of timings (in the present example, the first timing to the third timing). At the timing), the mode of the suggestion display is changed (see FIG. 52). Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved at the timing before the specific effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute the special effect in a different effect mode from that in which the mode of the suggestion display is changed before the specific effect is executed (in this example, FIG. 48(C), As shown in (D), when the meter display change effect is executed before the super reach effect, the effect display in which the character A200 appears appears, whereas in FIGS. ), when the special meter display change effect is executed after the super reach effect is started, the effect display is performed as if a storm had arrived and thunder was ringing). Therefore, by performing the special effect in a different effect mode from the case where the mode of the suggestion display is changed before the specific effect is executed, the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display means (for example, the active display area 9F, the first reserved storage display section 9a, the first reserved storage display section 9a, 2 hold storage display section 9b) and a suggestion display means capable of displaying a suggestion display (for example, meter display) that can be changed stepwise, and the specific display means has a plurality of display modes (for example, different expectations). , First to third modes), the specific display can be displayed, and the specific display is displayed by changing to any one of a plurality of types of display modes according to the display stage of the suggestion display (FIG. 42(B), refer to the meter display/active display correspondence table). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display mode of the specific display from changing monotonously, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display means can display, as the specific display, the corresponding display (in this example, the active display) corresponding to the variable display being executed, and a plurality of types of different expectations can be displayed. Correspondence display can be displayed by the display mode (in the present example, the first to third modes), and the display mode is changed to any one of a plurality of types of display modes according to the display stage of the suggestion display. The display is displayed (see the meter display/active display correspondence table shown in FIG. 42(B)). Therefore, since the display mode of the correspondence display changes according to the display stage of the suggestion display, the mode of the suggestion display can be focused on.

In this embodiment, the meter display 90 is used as an example of the suggestion display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion display may be realized by an image simulating a measuring instrument such as a tachometer. Further, not only the image simulating the measuring instrument but also the suggestion display may be realized by an arbitrary image such as a character, a clock, a graph, or a numerical value display if the image can be changed stepwise.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the display stage of the suggestion display changes, it is configured to include a notification effect execution unit that executes the notification effect. Therefore, the suggestion display can be focused.

Further, in this embodiment, even when the specific display is displayed in the same display mode, the degree of expectation is different depending on the display stage of the suggestion display (for example, FIG. 42 ( As shown in A) and (B), even if the active display has the same first display mode, the expectation is higher when the meter display is in the second stage than in the first stage). Therefore, in addition to the display mode of the specific display, attention can be paid to the display stage of the suggestion display. Further, if the display stage of the suggestion display can be changed a plurality of times, it is possible to give an expectation that the display stage of the suggestion display changes even after the display mode of the specific display changes. ..

In addition, in this embodiment, a special effect execution unit capable of executing a special effect (for example, a meter display change effect) that changes the display stage of the suggestion display is provided, and the special effect execution unit includes a plurality of kinds of effect modes (for example, , The first effect mode to the third effect mode), the special effect can be executed by any of the effect modes, and the display stage of the suggestion display is changed depending on which effect mode the special effect is executed. The changing rate is different (see the meter display change effect mode determination table shown in FIGS. 43A to 43D). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode of the special effect and improve the interest.

Further, in this embodiment, the suggestion display means is configured to change the suggestion display to a specific mode (for example, a special display) and display the suggestion display when the suggestion display changes to a specific stage (for example, the 10th stage). ing. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the suggestion display has changed to a specific stage.

Further, in this embodiment, the suggestion display means can display the suggestion display by a plurality of types of specific modes (for example, the special display of the first to third special display modes), and the plurality of types of specific modes are advantageous. It is configured to include a specific mode (for example, a special display of the third special display mode) for notifying that it is determined that the state is controlled. Therefore, in addition to changing the suggestion display to the specific mode, it is possible to focus on which of the plurality of types of specific modes changes, which can enhance the interest.

In addition, in this embodiment, the active display is displayed in the same manner as the first hold display or the second hold display, but the active display is displayed in a manner that is partially common to the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be displayed. For example, the active display may be displayed in a form having the same shape or part of the pattern as the first hold display or the second hold display but different in color or size, or the shape or color may be different from the first hold display or the second hold display. Alternatively, the active display may be displayed in the same manner but with a different operation.

Embodiment 2.
The second embodiment will be described below. It is to be noted that, in this embodiment, a detailed description of portions having the same configurations and processes as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the second embodiment, a battle effect is executed as a super-reach effect, and the battle command effect is executed in any of a plurality of modes at the start of the super-reach effect, thereby suggesting a jackpot expectation degree, a probability change expectation degree, or the like. Is configured. Further, it is configured to have a relation between the battle command display (for example, the character “Win the battle!” is displayed) displayed as the battle command effect and the active display.

For example, in the effect symbol variation start processing, when the variation pattern includes super reach, depending on the display result (departure or big hit) and the display mode of the active display at the start of super reach production It may be determined whether to display according to the mode.

FIG. 53 shows a configuration example of a display color determination table at the time of battle command. In the example shown in FIG. 53, the determination ratio of the display color at the time of the battle command is different depending on the display result and the display mode of the active display. The display mode of the active display is the display mode when the reach effect in super reach is started. In this embodiment, the display mode of the active display can be changed by executing the active display change effect after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, the active display change effect is not executed and the display mode of the active display is set to be unchangeable, and based on the timing when the reach effect in the super reach is started. By determining the battle instruction display color at different rates according to the display mode of the active display, the player can easily recognize the relationship between the active display and the battle instruction display color.

In the example shown in FIG. 53, when the display result is "disappearance", the determination rate of "blue" is the highest for the battle command display color regardless of the display mode of the active display, and "green", " The determination rate becomes lower in the order of “red”. On the other hand, when the display result is "big hit", the determination rate of "red" is the highest in the determination color of the battle command display color regardless of the display mode of the active display, and "green" and "blue" are displayed. The decision rate decreases in order. Therefore, when the battle command display color is "red", the display result is more likely to be "big hit" than when the display color is other than "red" such as "green" or "blue". In this way, the battle command is a suggestive effect that suggests that the display result is a “big hit” at different rates depending on the display color.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53, even if the same display result is obtained, the proportion of “red” selected (determined) as the battle instruction display color may differ depending on the display mode of the active display. is there. For example, when the display mode of the active display is "red" among the cases where the display result is "disappearance", the ratio of determining the battle instruction display color to "red" is 1%. On the other hand, when the display mode is “out” and the active display mode is “blue” or “green”, the battle command display color is determined to be “red”. The ratio is 10%. Therefore, when the display mode of the active display is “red” among the cases where the display result is “out”, compared with the case where the display mode of the active display is “blue” or “green”. Therefore, the proportion of selecting "red" as the display color at the time of the battle command becomes low.

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 53, when the display mode of the active display is “red” among the cases where the display result is “big hit”, the display mode of the active display is “blue” or “green”. Compared with the case of the display mode, the proportion of selecting “red” as the display color at the time of the battle command is higher.

In this embodiment, the display mode with the highest degree of expectation in active display is the third mode “red”. In addition, the effect mode with the highest degree of expectation in the battle command effect that is the suggestive effect is that the display color is "red". Then, the selection ratio of the production mode of the battle command is set to be different depending on whether or not the active display is the third mode “red” during the execution of the reach production in the super reach. If the display mode of the active display is the third mode "red", when the display result is "disappearance", the ratio in which the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be "red" as the effect mode of the battle command (1% ) Is lower than the ratio (10%) determined when the display mode is other than the third mode “red”, and the ratio when the battle command display color is determined to be a display color other than “red” (for example, 69% of "blue" is higher than the ratio (for example, 60% of "blue") determined when the display mode is other than the third mode "red", whereas the display result is "big hit". In this case, the ratio (85%) in which the display color at the time of battle command is determined to be “red” as the effect mode of the battle command is the ratio (85%) determined in any display mode other than the third mode “red” ( 70%) and the display color at battle command is determined to be a display color other than "red" (for example, 5% of "blue") when the display mode is other than the third mode "red". Is lower than the rate determined by (for example, 10% of "blue").

In the example shown in FIG. 53, when the display result is “out”, the ratio at which the battle command display color is determined to be “green” is a common ratio (30%) regardless of the display mode of the active display. ). As described above, among the display colors at the time of the battle command as the presentation mode of the battle command, those having the same selection ratio may be included regardless of which display mode the active display is displayed.

In this way, by making the display mode of the battle command display displayed as the battle command effect and the display mode of the active display relevant, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is suggested that the specific effect execution means capable of executing the specific effect (for example, super reach effect) during the execution of the variable display and the advantageous state is controlled. A suggestion producing means capable of executing a suggestion production (for example, a battle command production) during execution of the specific production is provided. The specific display means can display, as the specific display, a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display being executed. Further, the suggestion effecting means can execute the suggestion effect in any one of a plurality of kinds of effect modes (for example, a battle command display displayed in blue, green, or red). Then, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggestive effect is configured to be different depending on whether or not the corresponding display is displayed in the specific display mode during execution of the specific effect (the active display shown in FIG. (Refer to the case where the "battle command display color" becomes "red" when displayed in the third mode).

Note that with regard to the configuration shown in each of the above-described embodiments, only one of the configurations may be applied to a gaming machine, or a part or all of the configurations of each of the above-described embodiments may be combined. It may be applied to a game machine.

The configurations shown in the above-described embodiments can be applied to a gaming system called a so-called portable interlocking system. A gaming system called a portable interlocking system generally provides a player with a predetermined privilege based on a game machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the predetermined information output by the game machine. And a privilege granting device that performs a granting process.

Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine plays a predetermined condition such as the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of so-called condominiums (the number of big hits while the probability variation state continues), and the number of mission achievements. The history is accumulated, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information when the game is over. Further, the player uses a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to photograph the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine and sends it to a Web server (privilege granting device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits digital contents such as image contents and music contents to the mobile terminal of the player as a predetermined privilege, or transmits a predetermined password to the mobile terminal of the player so that the next time the player When a game is played, a process is performed so that the display screen of the gaming machine can be customized according to the taste of the player.

When the configuration shown in the above-mentioned embodiment is applied to the above-mentioned gaming system, for example, it is determined that the display change effect is executed and it is a big hit, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the number of times is determined by the Web server. It may be managed as a game history. Then, depending on the number of times the display change effect is executed and the jackpot is achieved, the digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized.

It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the production control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time and the variation mode such as the type of reach production and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, it is set to 1 when starting the variation. Although an example in which one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the 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 the re-lottery effect, 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 of (after 2 stop) and a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change 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. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only the ratio being different due to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. It is a concept that also includes a relationship 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 effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. You may mount on one board. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

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 use another board (for example, FIG. 4). 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 production control microcomputer 100 in the production control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control or lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or is changed to, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the substrate 35 or the sound/lamp substrate.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a plurality of types of coins are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set and a player operates an operation lever. When a symbol is rotated and the symbol is 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 paid out to the player. It is also possible.

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

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and 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 derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derivatized 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 lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally displayed and displayed, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol may be finally displayed and displayed. It may be one.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines whether or not it is a big hit, and the variation pattern type winning determination (prefetch determination), and a command indicating the winning determination result (a symbol designating command). , The variable category command) and the pre-reading notice effect is executed on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the command indicating the winning determination result, but not limited to such a mode, for example, 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 sends a command that specifies only the values of the big hit determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted when the start winning is generated. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform the winning determination (prefetch determination) based on the value of the random number designated by those commands.

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 production display device 9a 1st hold memory display section 9b 2nd hold memory display section 9F active display area 13 1st start winning hole 14 2nd start Winning hole 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
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560 Microcomputer for game control 78 Movable member 80 Performance control board 100 Microcomputer for performance control 101 CPU for performance control
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A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state,
Suggestion display means capable of displaying suggestion indication suggesting the degree of expectation by changing the mode in a plurality of stages,
And a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect for changing the mode of the suggestion display,
The suggestion display means can display the suggestion display when the specific effect is not executed,
The special effect executing means,
The special effect is executed on condition that the specific effect is executed,
The was executed the specific effect and invisible, it is possible to execute the special effect by mode for applying a predetermined image to the suggested display,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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