JP6757660B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

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

In addition, the game value means that the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who can easily win a prize, and the right to be in an advantageous state for the player is generated. It is to make it easier to meet the conditions for paying out prize balls.

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

Further, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaled or deformed, multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a game machine, Reference 1 describes that the effect mode can be selected according to the movement of the player during the customer waiting demonstration, and the state of the movable body is changed according to the selected effect mode. Has been done.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-78498

However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, in the customer waiting demonstration process for executing the customer waiting demonstration, the process of selecting the effect mode according to the movement of the player and the process of selecting the effect mode according to the selected effect mode of the movable body. Since the process of changing the state is performed, the processing load may increase.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of preventing an increase in processing load.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display (for example, variable display of a special symbol, a normal symbol, or an effect symbol), and operates between an origin position and a position away from the origin position. An effect mode in which a movable body (for example, a character 200) provided as possible and an effect mode (for example, effect modes A to C) can be selected according to the movement of the player when the variable display is not executed. A selection means (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S829) and a movable body control means (for example, effect control) that changes the position of the movable body according to the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means. The part where the microcomputer 100 executes step S8004d (see FIG. 43) and the next variable display is executed when the next variable display is not executed even after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable display is finished. The movable body control means is provided with a standby effect executing means capable of executing the standby effect up to, and the movable body control means determines the position of the movable body based on the execution of the variable display after the effect mode is selected by the effect mode selection means. The movable body is changed (for example, the portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S8004d; see FIG. 44), and when the standby effect is being executed, the movable body is controlled to be positioned at the origin position. When the variable display is started while moving to the origin position, the first operation for moving the movable body to the origin position and then moving it to a position corresponding to the effect mode to position the movable body at the origin position. It is possible to perform control and second motion control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally, and in the second motion control, the first speed and a second speed faster than the first speed are possible. The movable body is controlled to operate within the range of the two speeds, and in the first motion control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second motion control , and is always single. It is characterized in that the movable body is controlled to operate at the speed of .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the processing load from becoming large .

(2) In the game machine of (1) above, the movable body control means sets the movable body in a specific state (for example, demo) when the next variable display is not executed even after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable display is completed. It may be changed to the state where it is located at the position (for example, the portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S827a. See FIGS. 43 (C) and 44 (2)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prepare to change the state of the movable body according to the selected effect mode.

(3) The gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2) is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect using a movable body controlled in a state according to the effect mode (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). May execute steps S8004a, S8007, and S8105 (see FIGS. 39 and 43).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the effect according to the effect mode and the state of the movable body, and it is possible to improve the effect.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, when the next variable display is not executed even after a predetermined period has passed after the variable display is finished, a standby effect (for example, a customer waiting demonstration) ) Is provided (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S825; see FIG. 44 (2)), and the standby effect executing means satisfies the variable display start condition. Based on this, the standby effect is terminated (for example, the portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S821. See FIG. 44 (7)), and the effect executing means is a variable display executed after the standby effect is completed. In some cases, the effect using the movable body may not be executed (for example, the portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S8004b).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to secure a time for changing the movable body to a state according to the effect mode, and it is possible to prevent the movement of the movable body from becoming out of sync with the effect.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, the movable body control means controls the movable body when the variable display is started while the movable body is being changed to a specific state. After changing to a specific state, the state may be changed according to the effect mode (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8004c to S8004d).
According to such a configuration, irregular control can be avoided, and it is possible to prevent a defect from occurring in the movable body.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above, the movable body control means is the first motion control for positioning the movable body at the origin position (for example, motion control during non-detection or during detection). Motion control), second motion control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally (for example, motion control for confirming actual motion), and third motion control for performing an effect by the movable body (for example). , Control to execute the accessory effect), and in the second motion control, the movable body operates within the range of the first speed and the second speed faster than the first speed. (For example, when executing the operation control for confirming the actual operation, the speed within the range of the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed which is faster than the minimum speed. In the first operation control, the accessory 200 is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control (for example, the first operation control). When executing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control, the speed is equal to or less than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (in this example, the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). It may be controlled so that the accessory 200 operates at the same speed).
According to such a configuration, in the first motion control, the movable body operates at a speed at which it can be stopped at any timing, so that it can be safely positioned at the origin position. The effect can be improved.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU executes on a main board. It is a flowchart which shows the 4ms timer interrupt processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table, the small hit determination table, and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for detachment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect 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 a variable category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a variable category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the production process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the display result specification command transmission processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the accessory control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of the operation control at the time of non-detection, the operation control at the time of detection, and the operation control for confirmation of actual operation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation speed example of the operation control at the time of non-detection, the operation control at the time of detection, and the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 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 glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed 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). It is a structure including (excluding board 6).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball are provided. 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 constituting 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 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and the player A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. In the stick controller 122, a player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and presses and pulls the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operating rod of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 125 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 121 or the like. 3) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

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

An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol synchronized 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 performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right". The symbol display area has "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 display area does not have to be fixed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the effect control microcomputer is executing the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed in a state that matches the combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are synchronized and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a variable display of the effect symbol is performed as an effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed by the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. Not limited to this, for example, an effect having a predetermined story may be executed, and an effect of displaying the result of the story based on the result of the jackpot determination or the determination of the fluctuation pattern may be executed. For example, a professional wrestling or soccer match or a battle in which enemy or ally characters fight is performed, and if it is a big hit, a match or battle is won, and if it is out of the game, a match or battle is defeated. May be good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as victory or defeat, it is possible to execute an effect in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is displayed. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the game machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). It is started based on the establishment of a state (a state in which the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally confirmed and displayed.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, 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. A fourth symbol display area for the symbol and a fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol are provided. You may do so. The fourth symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not erased from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is 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 capable of winning a game ball 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 is 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 ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize).

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

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win the second starting winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first starting winning opening 13 may be further narrowed, or the first starting winning opening may be further narrowed. By arranging the nails densely around 13 or making it difficult to guide the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the 1st starting winning opening 13, the winning rate of the 2nd starting winning opening 14 It may be made higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13.

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

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators that display the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second hold storage number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 9a for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 9b for displaying the second hold storage number are provided. ing. The first hold storage display unit 9a displays the first hold display corresponding to each of the first hold storage. Further, the second hold storage display unit 9b displays the second hold display corresponding to each of the second hold storages. In this embodiment, the case where the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are displayed individually is shown, but the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is added. A total hold storage display unit for displaying the number of hold storages may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition. Further, in such a configuration, in the total hold storage display unit, the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. , The first hold memory or the second hold memory is displayed in a recognizable manner (for example, the first hold memory is displayed in red and the second hold memory is displayed in blue). It may be configured.

Further, an active display in which a specific display corresponding to the currently executing variable display is displayed between the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Area 9F is provided. In this embodiment, the active display area 9F is displayed as a specific display in the same manner as the hold display displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b. Hereinafter, a display having the same mode as the hold display displayed on the active display area 9F is also referred to as an active display. It should be noted that, as long as it can be recognized that the display corresponds to the variable display currently being executed, the display does not necessarily have to have the same mode as the hold display, and other figures, characters, etc. may be displayed. ..

In this embodiment, the "specific display corresponding to the variable display" is displayed on the active display displayed on the active display area 9F and on the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b. Corresponds to the hold display. The specific display is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, and may be a display corresponding to variable display in some form, including at least a hold display. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the active display can be displayed in the active display area 9F is shown, but it is not always necessary to display the active display, and the active display area 9F may not be provided.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the production symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is confirmed and displayed.

The center of the upper part of the effect display device 9 on the game board 6 is configured to be rotatable and movable downward (on the screen of the effect display device 9, that is, in front of the screen of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the player). A star-shaped accessory 200 is provided. The accessory 200 is moved from the normal position in the center of the upper part of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 1 to a downward effect position or a demonstration position (see FIGS. 43 and 44) by the accessory motor 127 (see FIG. 3). By moving, it changes from the standby state to the production state.

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

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example. The ordinary symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, for example. Further, the ordinary symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "×"). It may be composed of.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state in which the player is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability change state is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state (a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of a special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state). Then, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Further, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased even in the time saving state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) in which the fluctuation time of the symbol is shortened although it is not the probabilistic state.

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

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 5 and launches the game ball into the game area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start 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 and the first (1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start 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 and the second special symbol is displayed. 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is incremented 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 jackpot, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is easily started and won a prize (that is, special symbol displays 8a, 8b and the effect. It shifts to a high base state which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display on the display device 9 is easily satisfied (in this embodiment, it shifts to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is changed to the time saving state, it is also changed to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended as compared with the case where the high base state is not achieved. It becomes easier to win a start prize.

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

Further, the normal symbol display 10 may shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol is shortened. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started more frequently, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol is higher. Therefore, as the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases, the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15 increases, and the start winning is easy to win (high base state).

In addition, by shifting to a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the special symbol or the effect symbol starts. The frequency of this is increased (in other words, the pending memory is digested faster), and it is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start prize is generated. Therefore, a valid start prize is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game is increased.

Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a starting prize (shift to a high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one or more of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high base). It may be changed to the state). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high). It may move to the base state).

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

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all thereof is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.) 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 recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) will execute (or process) the following. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

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

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

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

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 that drives a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

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

An information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the 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. It receives the effect control command and controls the display of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol.

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

As will be described later, the effect control means is also connected to the trigger sensor 125 included in the stick controller 122, the tilt direction sensor unit 123, the vibrator motor 126, the push sensor 124 included in the push button 120, and the accessory motor 127. Although it is (see FIG. 3), the illustration is omitted in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 may not be provided, and only the effect control board 80 may be provided for the effect control.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to the effect such as an effect symbol process flag. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. 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 a capture signal (capture signal) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 (not shown). The effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to control the display of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and VRAM is mapped there. 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 a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) to the VDP 109 according to 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, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CG ROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on 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 (the signal is not passed 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 regulatory means.

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 77 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect 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 toward 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 portion 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided on the outside of the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 operates the accessory 200 by outputting a drive signal to the accessory motor 127 via the output port 105.

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

In the lamp driver board 35, the signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on the signal for driving the LED.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates voices and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the voice data ROM 704. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined effect period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order.

Next, the operation of the game 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 the power is turned on to the game machine and the power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets 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 in the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initializing the built-in device (initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), etc.) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed. Is set to (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 mode indicates the 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 via the input port (step S6). When the 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 data protection processing in the backup RAM area (for example, processing when power supply is stopped such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the game machine was stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such protection processing has not been 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 processing.

After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and saved by the same processing in the power supply stop processing. If the data is restored after the power supply is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be 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 is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process executed when the power is turned on, which is not the time when the power supply is stopped, is executed.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs game state restoration processing (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 when the power supply is stopped. Processing) is performed. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. By the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized are, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time saving flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer). ), The part where the 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 specifying a display result (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, small hit, or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13). You may try to do it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may restart the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

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

The CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0, instead of always transmitting the display result specification command when the power failure is restored. .. Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result specification command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, the fluctuation time occurs during the power failure. It may be determined that the state is not present and the display result specification command may not be sent.

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 a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result specification command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs during a power failure. It may be determined that it was not inside and the display result specification command may not be sent.

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 an opportunity to execute the game state recovery process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). By the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) is initialized to 0, but is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. It may be initialized to. Further, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

Further, the CPU 56 is a command for initializing a sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) is specified (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 game 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 sets the random number circuit 53 to update the value of the random number R, for example, by executing the process according to the random number circuit setting program.

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

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when the execution of the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process is completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when it is not a big hit, and it is displayed. The random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number for display. Further, the initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter). It is a random number to determine. Game control processing that controls the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game devices such as the effect display device, the variable winning ball device, and the ball payout device provided in the game machine. In the process of performing, or the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, also called the game device control process), the count value of the normal symbol hit judgment random number is one lap (normal symbol hit judgment random number taking). The initial value is set in the counter when the step is taken by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value.

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

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 failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (step S20). The power off signal is output when, for example, the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supply supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power supply cutoff detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power supply cutoff signal is output, it executes a power supply stop time process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number 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 a special symbol process process (step S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the game state.

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 responds to the winning detection based on any of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 being turned on. 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, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol 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 of setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“○” and “×”) of the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. At such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating "○" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started 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 by 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. It may be executed in.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 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. A combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach state may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally out of place") variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order symbol.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 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 finally become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "out of reach".

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

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

Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to a number of times that the number of times the big winning opening is opened is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game is completed, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probabilistic state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probabilistic state. Further, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to the number of times that the big winning opening is opened a small number of times in the big hit game state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely long. A short jackpot and a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probabilistic state. Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in this way, if the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so it is a high probability state for the player. (Probability change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, when the game machine is configured so that all the big hit types are probabilistic big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when a small hit is provided when all the jackpot types are probabilistic jackpots, the sudden probabilistic jackpot is only shifted to the probabilistic state (high probability state) and is not accompanied by the time saving state (high base state). It is preferable to provide.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach". Fluctuation patterns of reach PA1-4 are prepared. Further, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4, which is used when the reach is not reached and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-variated once. Among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily stop the effect symbol that is temporarily out of alignment from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the display result, and then execute the variable display of the effect symbol again. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the variable patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol are the normal PA2-3 to the normal PA2-4 and the 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. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when a sudden probability change big hit or small hit occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, among the fluctuation patterns used when the sudden change is not a big hit or a small hit and accompanied by the effect of a pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-3 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-4 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3, which is used in the case of a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit and is accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect, is re-variated once.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is 32. It is fixed at .75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds), but even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, for example. , The fluctuation time may be different depending on the total number of reserved storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of reserved storages increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be different according to the first reserved storage number. 2 When the variable display of the special symbol is performed, the variable time may be made different according to the second reserved storage number. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved storage number 0 to 2 and the reserved storage number 3, 4). (Preparing a variation pattern type determination table for use), the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number, and the variation time may be different.

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

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation is determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process.

The fluctuation pattern type is a group of a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without a pseudo-ream, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of one re-variation, and a re-variation. 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 re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of an effect such as a pseudo-ream or a sliding effect.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, the normal CA3-1 is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and the fluctuation with normal reach and pseudo-ream. It is classified into normal CA3-2, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a pattern, and super CA3-3, which is a fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a sudden probability change jackpot, 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 accompanied by 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. In the case of deviation, non-reach CA2-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without reach, pseudo-ream, or slip effect, and a fluctuation pattern without reach but with pseudo-ream or slip effect are used. Includes non-reach CA2-2, which is a variation pattern type that includes, non-reach CA2-3, which is a variation pattern type that includes variation patterns of shortened variation without reach, pseudo-ream, or slip effect, and variation patterns that include only normal reach. Normal CA2-4, which is a fluctuation pattern type, normal CA2-5, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and two pseudo-revariations, and a fluctuation pattern with one pseudo-reach, normal reach and re-variation. It is classified into a normal CA2-6, which is a fluctuation pattern type including, and a super CA2-7, which is a fluctuation pattern type with 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 big hit type determination random number (1) and the ordinary symbol hit determination random number (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or random numbers for initial value (random 5). In addition, random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in this embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be external hardware of the game control microcomputer 560) is used. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of the hardware random number.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability variation state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table used in the probability variation state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value shown in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

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

It should be noted that 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 does not have to be provided. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probabilistic state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. If a small hit is generated even when the game state is shifted to the probabilistic state, and if it is configured to incite whether or not the game state is probable, even though the current game state is in the probable state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoyed. Therefore, if it is configured so that small hits do not occur during the variable display of the second special symbol, it is difficult for small hits to occur when the game state is in the probable change state, and the fanning effect for the probable change is not performed more than necessary. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels annoyed.

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 jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. 8A. If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, 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 random value for big hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C), it is determined to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means deciding whether or not to make the 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 first start winning opening 13 is entered and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is entered and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the rate of being determined as "small hit" is high.

8 (D) and 8 (E) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start 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 of the case. Further, FIG. 8 (E) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

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

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden probability change jackpot (two rounds of jackpot) as a first specific gaming state that imparts a predetermined amount of game value, and the game. In some cases, it may be determined to be a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot (15 round jackpot) as the second specific game state in which a game value larger than the value is given, and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Although the case where it is decided to set 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 permissible amount of the number of winnings (count number) of the game ball to the large winning opening per round is increased as the game value is determined. May be good. Further, for example, the second specific gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per big hit is lengthened as a game value as compared with the first specific gaming state. Further, for example, even in the same 15-round big hit, the first specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and the second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened a plurality of times per round. It may be prepared to increase the game value of the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the large winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state, when the large winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific game state). In the case of the second specific game state, an undigested round remains), and an effect of a mode that encourages whether or not the jackpot continues further may be executed. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, all 15 rounds are internally completed, so the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, undigested rounds remain internally. Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (a production in which the opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of 15 times opening).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), the jackpot types include "normal jackpot", "probability change jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to the ones. For example, a 7R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 7-round jackpot game or a 5R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the big hit types are three types of "normal big hit", "probability change big hit" and "sudden change big hit" is shown, but the case is not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. On the contrary, the number of jackpot types may be less than three, and for example, only two types may be provided as jackpot types.

The "normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to a time saving state (high base state) after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see steps S167 and 168 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variation display is completed 100 times, the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to 140 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs after shifting to the time saving state and before finishing the execution of the fluctuation display 100 times, the time saving state ends (see step S132 described later).

The "probability change jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot game state of 15 rounds and shifts to a probability change state (high probability state) after the end of the jackpot game state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the probability change state and at the same time. It also shifts to the time saving state (high base state). See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probabilistic state, the probabilistic state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

Further, the "sudden change jackpot" is allowed up to the number of times the big winning opening is opened less than the "normal jackpot" and the "probability change jackpot" (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice). It is a big hit to be done. That is, in the case of "sudden probability change big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds. In addition, in "normal jackpot" and "probability jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds, while in "sudden jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is long. It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that a game ball will win a prize at the big prize opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the end of the sudden probability change jackpot game state, the probability change state (high probability state) is shifted (in this embodiment, the probability change state is shifted and the time is shortened (high base state). Is also migrated. See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probabilistic state, the probabilistic state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

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

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

9 (A) to 9 (C) are explanatory views showing fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C for big hits. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is set to a random number for the variation pattern type determination according to the determination result of the jackpot type. It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on (random number 2).

The fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C for each jackpot are numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of the random numbers (random 2) for the fluctuation pattern type determination, and are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2. Judgment values corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of Super CA3-3, Special CA4-1, and Special CA4-2 are set.

For example, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9 (A) used when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" and FIG. 9 (B) used when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot". The allocation of judgment values for the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from that of the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in 1.

As described above, when the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the jackpot type are compared, the allocation of the determination value for each variation pattern type is different depending on the jackpot type. In addition, judgment values are assigned to different fluctuation pattern types according to the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used, and the ratios determined for the same variation pattern type can be different.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", the value of a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. If is 150 to 251 it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

In addition, regarding the super reach jackpot, the fluctuation pattern type with pseudo-ream (variation pattern type including fluctuation pattern of super PA3-3 and super PA3-4) and the fluctuation pattern type without pseudo-ream (super PB3-3, super). It may be divided into the fluctuation pattern type) including the fluctuation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal jackpot and the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B for probability variation jackpot, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream and the super-reach and pseudo-ream are displayed. The fluctuation pattern type that does not accompany it will be assigned.

Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is "sudden probability variation jackpot", for example, when the jackpot type such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 is other than "sudden probability variation jackpot". A judgment value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which a judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "sudden probability change big hit" and the sudden probability change big hit state is controlled, it is different from the case of controlling to the normal big hit or the big hit state by the probability change big hit. It can be determined according to the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern type determination table 132D for small hits. The variation pattern type determination table 132D for small hits has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on random numbers (random 2) for determination of variation pattern types when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a small hit symbol. A table referenced to determine one of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, when it is decided to make a small hit, a case where special CA4-1 is determined as a fluctuation pattern type is shown. ..

10 (A) to 10 (C) are explanatory views showing the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Of these, FIG. 10 (A) shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of reserved storages is less than 3. Further, FIG. 10B shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135B used when the game state is the normal state and the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 10C shows a variation pattern type determination table 135C for deviation, which is used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state. The deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have 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 to be an outlier symbol. A table referenced to determine one of the above.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, a case where different deviation pattern type determination tables 135B to 135C are used for the case where the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more is shown. However, it may be configured to use a common deviation pattern type determination table for the case where the probability change state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10 (C), the case where the common probability variation / time saving deviation pattern type determination table 135C is used regardless of the total number of pending storages is shown, but the probability variation / time reduction use loss As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of deviation pattern determination tables (tables in which the ratios of determination values are different) according to the total number of pending storages may be used.

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

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of out-of-order fluctuation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but the outlier variation pattern type determination according to the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, the out-of-bounds variation pattern type determination table separately prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number may be used (that is, the first reserved storage number). For 0 pieces, for 1st hold storage number, for 1st hold storage number 2 pieces, for 1st hold storage number 3 pieces, for 1st hold storage number 4 pieces, and so on. You may use each separately). Further, for example, an out-of-order 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, the out-of-order variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the number of first reserved storages or the second number of reserved storages is large (for example, 3 or more), the variation pattern type including the variation pattern having a short variation time may be easily selected. .. Further, even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

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

In each of the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B, numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of the random numbers (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type are shown in non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2- 3. Judgment values corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 are set.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game is out of alignment and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type If is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without reaching (without producing effects such as pseudo-ream or sliding effect) regardless of the total number of reserved memories. With such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (variable pattern type determination table 135A, 135B for loss) is at least one of the variable display patterns other than the variable display pattern for reach (variable pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights to be stored by the hold storage means (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) (first hold storage number, second hold storage number, total hold storage number). It is configured so that a common determination value (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) is assigned. As shown in this embodiment, the "variable display pattern other than the variable display pattern for reach" means that, for example, the variable display result is not accompanied by a reach, and is not accompanied by an effect such as a pseudo-ream or a sliding effect. It is a variable display pattern (variable pattern) used when it does not become a big hit.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a case where a common jackpot variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown, but is the current gaming state a probabilistic state? Depending on whether it is in the normal state, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although the case is shown in which there are cases, the total number of reserved storages (the first number of reserved storages or the second number of reserved storages may be used) when the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation can be selected according to the current gaming state. ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved storages is 3 (or, for example, when the number of 1st reserved storages or the 2nd reserved storages is 2), it is for shortening. The variation pattern type judgment table for loss 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 memories is 1 or 2. Even in the case of (or, for example, even when the number of first reserved memory or the second number of reserved memory is 0 or 1 which is smaller), the variation pattern of shortening variation is selected by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening. It may be decided.

11 (A) and 11 (B) are explanatory views showing the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type and the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It is a table referred to for determining a fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random number 3). The fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B for each are selected as the tables to be used according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is set to either normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is special. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of either CA4-1 or special CA4-2. Each of the fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for the fluctuation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case of "big hit".

In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the fluctuation pattern types are the normal CA3-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including only the normal reach and the fluctuation pattern type including the fluctuation pattern including the normal reach and the pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which a certain normal CA3-2 and a super CA3-3 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a super reach (sometimes accompanied by a pseudo-reach together with the super reach) are classified. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the fluctuation pattern types, the special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and the special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by reach are used. The case where it is classified into 2 is shown. In addition, in FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence or absence of an effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, instead of dividing the variation pattern type according to the presence or absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA4-1 includes the special PG1-1 and the special PG2-1 which are fluctuation patterns without the pseudo-ream or the slip effect, and the special CA4-2 is accompanied by the pseudo-ream or the slip effect. It may be configured to include special PG1-2, special PG1-3 and special PG2-2.

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

13 and 14 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the examples shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6 is given a unique number, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is restarted. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a power failure recovery designation command if the data is saved in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send a command.

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

The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command, or a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is used depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the case of "normal jackpot", the jackpot start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of "normal jackpot", the jackpot start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used. In the case of "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. Although the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a fanfare designation command for suddenly probabilistic jackpot start designation when it is a sudden big hit, it may be configured not to send a fanfare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the winning opening) indicating the display during the opening of the winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the command for specifying the opening of the large winning opening, a different command for specifying the opening for the large winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the jackpot game, a command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted and the tenth round during the jackpot game is executed. Is transmitted a command (A10A (H)) during which the large winning opening is open to specify the round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the large winning opening) indicating the closing of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the designated command after opening the large winning opening, a different designated command after opening the large winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A201 (H)) is sent after opening the jackpot to specify round 1, and when ending the tenth round during the jackpot game. Is transmitted a designated command (A30A (H)) after opening the large winning opening that designates round 10.

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "normal jackpot". The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "probability variation jackpot". Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the end of the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to send an ending designation command for suddenly probabilistic jackpot end designation when it is a sudden probability change jackpot, but not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. May be good.

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

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number addition designation command) that specifies that the first hold storage number has increased by 1. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has decreased by 1. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has decreased by 1.

In this embodiment, as the reserved storage information, the effect control command (first reserved storage number addition designation) indicating that the reserved storage number has increased or decreased for the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, respectively. The case where the command and the second hold storage number addition designation command) are transmitted is shown, but the form of the hold storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the hold storage of the following aspects is shown. You may want to send the information.

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

(2) As the hold storage information, only one command is transmitted, and in that one command, which of the first hold memory and the second hold memory is increased is specified, and the total number of hold memories is EXT data. It may be set as and sent.

(3) As the reserved memory information, it is specified which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has started winning (which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased). In addition to sending the effect control command (1st start winning prize designation command, 2nd start winning designation command), a hold storage number designation command for specifying the hold memory number is sent separately, and the hold memory number designation command is used. The total number of pending storages may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As the reserved memory information, it is specified which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has started winning (which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased). In addition to sending the effect control command (1st start winning prize designation command, 2nd start winning designation command), a hold memory number designation command for specifying the hold memory number is sent separately, and the hold memory number designation command is used. The increased number of reserved storages (first reserved storage number or second reserved storage number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designation command) that indicates whether or not a big hit is made, whether or not a small hit is made, and the judgment result of the type of big hit among the judgment results at the time of winning. is there. Further, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a judgment result (judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type) of which judgment value range the value of the random number for judgment of the fluctuation pattern type falls within the judgment result at the time of winning. (Variable category command).

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

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

For example, in the prize-winning effect processing described later, when it is determined that the result is "out of place", 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 jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that a "sudden probability change jackpot" occurs, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the result is a "small hit", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, the data to be read can be standardized when the symbol specification command is set and when the display result specification command is set.

16 and 17 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in this embodiment, which game state is used, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variable pattern type at the time of starting winning. A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that the value of is in the range of which determination value, and the variable category command is transmitted.

For example, when it is determined that the game state is normal and out of order at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Judge whether or not. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type 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 non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type 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 random number for determining the variation pattern type 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 random number for determining the variation pattern type 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 random number for determining the variation pattern type is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which "05 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which "06 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which "07 (H)" is set in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the fluctuation pattern type is Super CA2-7 based on the reception of the fluctuation category 8 command.

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

Further, for example, when it is determined that the game state is in a probabilistic state, a time saving state, and an outlier at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first sets the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type to 1. It is determined whether or not it becomes ~ 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 sets "08 (H)" in the EXT data. Send a category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "09 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA2-7 is used). Send a variable category 10 command.

Even when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state, the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA2-7 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 fluctuation pattern type of the super CA2-7 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when the process of step S232 of the process of the winning effect, which will be described later, is executed, if it is out of order, a common determination process may be performed regardless of the game state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Further, in this case, the game state determination process in step S226 can also be omitted.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a "normal big hit" is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets "10 (H)" in the EXT data. 21 Send a command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "11 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 75 to 149 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-2). The variable category 22 command is sent. Next, the CPU 56 sets "12 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA3-3 is used). The variable category 23 command is sent.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a "probability variation jackpot" is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets "13 (H)" in the EXT data. 24 Send a command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "14 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send variable category 25 commands. Next, the CPU 56 sets "15 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA3-3 is used). Send variable category 26 commands.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a sudden change in jackpot occurs at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. To judge. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when it is the fluctuation pattern type of the special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets "16 (H)" in the EXT data. 27 Send a command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "17 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of the special CA4-2). 28 Send a command.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is obtained at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 transmits a variable category 29 command in which "18 (H)" is set in the EXT data.

It should be noted that the total number of pending memories is not always the same when the winning judgment is made at the start winning and when the variation display is actually started. Therefore, the variation indicated by the winning determination result specification command. It is possible that the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, at least for the fluctuation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, and super CA3-3, a common determination value is assigned regardless of the total number of reserved storages. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. Therefore, the look-ahead effect described later may be executed only for the variation display determined at the time of winning when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 or super CA3-3. .. In this configuration, the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (specifically, only when it is determined that the variation pattern types are non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, and super CA3-3). Sends variable category 1 command, variable category 8 command, variable category 23 command, variable category 26 command only), and does not send variable category command in the case of winning judgment results of other variable pattern types. You may. Further, when it is determined at the time of winning that the command is other than non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 and super CA3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs in the time saving state (high base state), or the starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs during the big hit game. Except when it occurs (see steps S1215A and S1216A), the process of determining the winning time is executed every time the starting winning is generated, the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted, and the variation shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is transmitted. A category command is sent. Then, based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines in advance whether or not it will be a big hit or whether or not it will reach before the variation display of the notice target is started. Perform a look-ahead effect to give notice.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, 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 audio output board 70 according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. To do.

For example, the game control microcomputer 560 specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol each time a start prize is given and the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. 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 the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". It should be noted 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 method of transmitting the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wavy) capture signal (effect control INT signal) instructing the capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of capturing 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special. An image display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect 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, CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 starts the first start winning opening 13 if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won is turned on, that is, the first starting winning opening 13. If a prize has been won, the first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, when the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, the CPU 56 has generated a start winning to the second start winning opening 14. Then, the second start port switch passing process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any of the processes 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 of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer (total hold storage number) is confirmed. The number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total reserved memory 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. If you want to make a big hit, set the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S301 (1 in this example). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

Special symbol changing process (step S303): 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 symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 100. Controls the transmission of the specified command, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when it receives the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

Special symbol stop processing (step S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 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 setting the special symbol display control data (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 in step S22.

Pre-processing for opening the large winning opening (step S305): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, control is performed to open the large winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. In addition, while controlling the transmission of the large winning opening opening designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the large winning opening opening processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). The large winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the large winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting the big hit game. Further, since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the command for specifying the opening of the large winning opening, a different command for specifying the opening for the large winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the jackpot game, a command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted and the tenth round during the jackpot game is executed. Is transmitted a command (A10A (H)) during which the large winning opening is open to specify the round 10.

Processing during opening of the large winning opening (step S306): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the process of opening the large winning opening, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). In addition, control is performed to send a designated command to the effect control microcomputer 100 after the jackpot is opened, and when all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this). In the example, update to 7).

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

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

Small hit opening process (step S309): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Performs processing to confirm the establishment of the closing conditions for the grand prize opening. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and the number of times the big winning opening is opened still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. When all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S310 (10 in this example).

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the process of passing the first start port switch in step S312. Further, FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the process of passing the second start port switch in step S314.

First, the process of passing the first start port switch will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (A). In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first (Whether or not the value of the first hold storage number counter for counting the number of hold storage numbers is 4) is confirmed (step S1211A). If the number of first reserved storage reaches the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which 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 hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the game state is the time saving state (high base state) is set (step S1215A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1220A as it is. If the time saving flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not 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, if it 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 prize-winning effect processing for determining the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed is executed at the time of the start prize (step). S1217A). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218A), and transmits the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219A). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

By executing the processes of steps S1218A and S1219A, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the start winning prize is entered into the first starting winning opening 13 and the winning effect processing of step S1217A is executed. Both the command and the variable category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the processes of steps S1218A to S1220A are executed, the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 is generated and the winning effect processing of step S1217A is executed, the symbol is designated. A set of three commands, a command, a variable category command, and a first hold storage number addition specification command, is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

However, if the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed because it is determined to be Y in step S1215A or step S1216A, the CPU 56 controls to transmit only the first hold storage number addition designation command in step S1220A. Is performed, and the control to send the winning judgment result specification command (design specification command, variable category command) is not performed. It should be noted that when the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed, the winning determination result is specified by setting a value (for example, "FF (H)") indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified as EXT data. You may send a command (design specification command, variable category command).

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1215A is executed and there is a start prize to the first start winning opening 13, only when the gaming state is the low base state, step S1217A The production process at the time of winning is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1216A is executed and there is a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13, step S1217A is performed only when the game is not in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The production process at the time of winning is executed. It should be noted that the transition to step S1217A may be performed only in the case of the big hit game state, and the transition to step S1217A may be performed in the case of the small hit game state to execute the winning effect processing.

Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is controlled to open the jackpot for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after being notified that the jackpot will start. We are in a state until it is notified that the opening of the big winning opening in the final round is finished and the big hit is finished. Specifically, it is a state in which the processes from the large winning opening pre-opening process (see step S305) to the big hit end process (see step S307) in the special symbol process process are being executed.

Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. 21 (B). In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold). It is confirmed (whether or not the value of the second reserved memory counter for counting the number of memories is 4) (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the second hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, a random R (random number for determining a jackpot) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218B), and transmits the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

By executing the processes of steps S1218B and S1219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the start prize is entered into the second start winning opening 14 and the winning effect processing of step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variable category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

In the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1215A may be performed, and if the time is shortened, the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed. That is, the winning effect processing in step S1217B may be executed only in the normal state (low base state), and the symbol designation command and the variable category command may be transmitted.

Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1216A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed during the big hit game. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning effect processing in step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). ..

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random numbers (random numbers R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal big hit determination values shown in the left column of FIG. 8 (A), and they are It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol is started, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, the big hit type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process. However, apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins the first start 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 a big hit or a small hit is made, and which judgment value range the value of the random number for determining the type of the big hit and the fluctuation pattern type is. By doing so, it is possible to predict the variation display result and the variation pattern type in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and execute the so-called look-ahead notice effect.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not it is (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 8 (A), and they are compared. Check if they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S221 and whether or not the variable display is actually started until the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. There is. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S221 or not and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the variation start). If a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot occurs before, the normal state may change to the probabilistic state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation (see step S61 described later) do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the start winning is made based on the changed game state. May be 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 performs the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B and FIG. 8 (B). ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first) shown in FIG. 8 (B) when there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in (for special symbols). In addition, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217B), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (C). 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 "missing" in the symbol designation command. (Step S224).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the probability change state and whether or not it is in the time reduction state (specifically, whether or not the probability change flag or time reduction flag is set). To judge. It should be noted that, from the time when it is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is in the probabilistic state and whether or not it is in the time saving state at the time of starting winning, a plurality of variable displays based on the starting winning are actually started. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S225 and whether or not the time is shortened and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, if a probability change jackpot or a sudden probability change jackpot occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state is changed to the probability change state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation (see step S61 described later) do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the start winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

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

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

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

In the threshold value determination example shown above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value, so that the one determined by the later threshold value is used. It will never fall below the threshold of the previous order. That is, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, the value is not within the range of 1 to 79 below the threshold value in the previous order, and 80 to 89. It will be determined whether or not it is within the range of. Further, in this embodiment, the cases where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 in ascending order are shown, but conversely, 229, 214, in order from the larger one. It may be determined as 199, 169, 99, 89 and 79. This also applies to the case where the determination using the other threshold values shown below is performed.

It should be noted that the threshold value in the normal state (low probability / low base state) may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even with such a configuration, the range of judgment values is shared at least with respect to the fluctuation pattern type that is "out of super reach", so it is judged whether or not it is "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 uses the EXT data "04 (H)" indicating that the "small hit" is a symbol designation command. Performs the process of setting to (step S227).

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

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

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

Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for the jackpot according to the jackpot type determined in step S229 (step S231).

For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it determines that it is a "normal jackpot". In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 74 or less, and when the threshold value is 74 or less (that is, 1 to 74). Determines to set "10 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, when the threshold value is 75 to 149), it is determined that "11 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is not 149 or less (that is, when the threshold value is 150 to 251), it is determined that "12 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

Further, for example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 38 and 79 when it determines that the “probability variation jackpot” is determined. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 38 or less, and when the threshold value is 38 or less (that is, 1 to 38). Determines to set "13 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, when the threshold value is 39 to 79), it is determined that "14 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, when it is 80 to 251), it is determined that "15 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

Further, for example, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value of 100 when it determines that the "sudden probability change big hit". In this case, the CPU 56 determines in step S232, which will be described later, whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 100 or less, and when the threshold value is 100 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 100). Determines to set "16 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is not 100 or less (that is, when it is 101 to 251), it is determined that "17 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B to determine the value of the variation pattern type determination random number. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

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

Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines in step S232 which variation pattern type it will be, and as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, "00 (H)" to "0B (H)", "10". A process of setting any value of "(H)" to "18 (H)" in the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

In this embodiment, even if it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is obtained in the winning determination, the case where the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. If it is determined that a big hit or a small hit will occur, the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, a symbol designation command indicating that the winning is determined to be a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted, and a variable category command comprehensively indicating that the variable pattern type is a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. .. Then, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is not shown to be a specific variation pattern type, but is comprehensively shown to be one of the jackpot variation pattern types. The look-ahead effect may be executed based on the receipt of the category command.

23 and 24 are flowcharts showing a 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 pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage counter is checked. If the total number of pending storages is 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed after the special symbol has stopped changing and the jackpot game is not performed (step S51a). If the predetermined period has passed without the jackpot game being performed after the fluctuation is stopped and the customer waiting demo designation command has not yet been transmitted, the customer waiting demo designation command is issued to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control for transmission (step S51b) is performed, and the process ends. For example, the CPU 56 sets a timer at the time of stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol (for example, immediately before step S146 of the special symbol stop processing described later), and if the timer times out in step S51a, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. After that, it is determined that the predetermined period has passed without the big hit game being performed. Further, when the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted in step S51b, the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted is set. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, the customer wait demo designation command is repeatedly waited based on the fact that the sent customer flag is set. You can control not to send the demo specification command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demo designation command sent flag may be reset when the next variation display of the special symbol is started. Due to the processing of steps S51a and S51b, the demonstration shifts to the customer waiting demonstration (hereinafter, also referred to as the customer waiting demo) immediately after the fluctuation is stopped, but shifts to the customer waiting demo after a predetermined period of time, so that during the game Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, if a start prize is generated within a predetermined period, the demo does not shift to the customer waiting demo. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an excessive shift to a customer waiting demo.

If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter is 0. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). The data indicating "second" is set in (step S53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variation 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 to be satisfied in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

When the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed as shown in this embodiment, in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. 22, a random number for determining a big hit (random R) is used. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the low probability state may be executed, and the value may not be compared with the jackpot 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 preferentially executed, between the jackpot determination result in the winning determination and the jackpot determination result at the actual start of variation. It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents 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 hold storage counter, and in the hold specific area and the first hold storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of the hold specific area and the contents of each storage area in the second hold 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 reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating "first" or "second") stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always extracted is the first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved memory) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched. Further, the order in which each value stored in each storage area corresponding to each total number of reserved storages is extracted always matches the order of total number of reserved storages = 1 to 8.

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

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability change state background specification command when the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit only the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set, and if the probability change flag is not set, the time saving state background designation command is transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the normal state background specification command if neither the probability change flag nor the time saving flag is set.

Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (previously set in the ROM for each command) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to the 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 special symbol variation is started, the background specification command, the variation pattern command, the display result specification command, and the hold storage number subtraction specification command (first hold storage number subtraction) are used for each timer interrupt. It will be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the order of the designated command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designated command). Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background specification command is first transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms, the display result specification command is transmitted after 4 ms, and then 4 ms later. The hold storage number subtraction designation command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command or second hold storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. When the special symbol variation is started, the symbol variation specification command (first symbol variation specification command, second symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that processing is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that processing 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, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number 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 jackpot determination extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passage process and step S1214B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares a predetermined big hit judgment value or small hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with a random number for big hit judgment, and if they match, executes a process of deciding to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes processing of big hit determination and small hit determination.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability state (normal state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set less than the hour jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probabilistic jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. 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 that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, it is determined to be a "probability change jackpot" or a "sudden change jackpot", and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Then, after the big hit game is completed, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. 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. 8 (B). ) Is used to determine whether or not to make a small hit. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C is used to determine whether or not to make a small hit. .. Then, when it is decided to make 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 determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of the range, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, as the table used to determine the jackpot type to be one 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. 8 (D). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot 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 use the type (“normal jackpot”, “probability variation”) corresponding to a value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Sudden probability change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passage process and step S1214B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number to determine the jackpot type. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), 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 ratio of sudden change jackpots is high.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is "sudden probability change jackpot", "03" is set as the data indicating the jackpot 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 an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, one of the jackpot symbols "1", "3", "7", and "9" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. To do. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "suddenly probable jackpot", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when it is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, when the "probability change jackpot" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, "5", which is the small hit symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined is shown. However, the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is this. It is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, if a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol is associated with the jackpot type is prepared in advance and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. The type may also be determined.

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a 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 jackpot flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9 (A)) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. ) To (see (C)) (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

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

If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set is set (step S95). In this embodiment, the time saving flag is set when the time saving state is changed at the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit, and the time saving state is also set at the end of the big hit game based on the probability change big hit. Since it is also transferred to, the time saving flag is set. Therefore, when it is determined to be Y in step S95, in addition to the case where the time is controlled only in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the time is controlled together with the probability change state after the big hit game based on the probability change big hit. There are times when it has been done.

If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the deviation pattern type determination table 135A (N) as a table used to determine 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 is a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types, which is a variation pattern type determination table for loss. Select 135B (see FIG. 10B) (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, when the gaming state is the probability variation 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 pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, when the processes of steps S95 to S99 are executed and the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the deviation variation shown in FIG. 10B is shown. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state, the deviation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, 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 non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S102. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortened variation is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state, or when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortened variation may be performed. In this embodiment, a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in a probability variation state or a time saving state (see FIG. 10C) and a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages (FIG. 10 (C)). Although the case where the table is different from 10 (B)) is shown, 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 a probability change state or a time saving state, when the total number of pending memories is almost 0 (for example, when it is 0, 0 or 1). May not display the variation of the shortened variation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, it confirms whether or not the total number of reserved storages is almost 0, and if the total number of reserved storages is almost 0, the variation pattern type for loss The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random number 2 (random number for determining the variation pattern type) from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps 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 uses the hit variation pattern determination table 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as a table used to determine the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. ), One of the out-of-order fluctuation pattern determination tables 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S101). Further, by reading random number 3 (random number for determining variation pattern) from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101, the variation pattern Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 is a random number counter for determining the fluctuation pattern for generating the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random number 3). The value may be directly extracted from, and the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "first". Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "second". Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation 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 a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

In the case where it is determined to be out of order, the fluctuation pattern type may not be determined suddenly, but first, whether or not to reach may be determined by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, the processes of steps S95 to S100 may be executed based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, and the variation pattern type may be determined. In this case, a 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 a variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). (Including the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7) shown in (1), and select one of the fluctuation pattern type judgment tables based on the reach judgment result. , The fluctuation pattern type may be determined.

In addition, when deciding whether or not to reach by lottery processing using a random number for reach determination, the reach is determined according to the total number of reserved storages (the number of first reserved storages or the number of second reserved storages may be used). Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, does the CPU 56 match the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in, for example, determining whether or not the effect is "out of super reach" or "out of reach" in the winning effect processing? By determining whether or not it reaches, it may be determined in advance whether or not it will reach. In addition, considering that the execution rate of the advance notice effect is lowered, as shown in this embodiment, “super reach is lost” depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the reach determination random number. It is preferable that the pre-reading effect is performed by predetermining whether or not the result is "non-reach out".

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 result 1 designation to display result 5 designation production control commands (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control to do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S110). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "normal jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designated command (steps S113 and S114). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "probability variation jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". .. Then, when it is neither "normal jackpot" nor "probability jackpot" (that is, when it is "suddenly probabilistic jackpot"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designated command (step S115).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 confirms 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 off, 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 change processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the hold storage number subtraction designation command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command or second hold storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the hold storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the hold storage number subtraction designation command was transmitted when the hold storage number subtraction designation command was 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 hold storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Further, in this case, the set hold storage number subtraction specification command transmission flag should be reset by the special symbol stop processing or the jackpot end processing described later when the variable display of the special symbol is terminated or the jackpot is terminated. Just do it.

Next, if the hold storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 controls to send the hold storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first hold storage number subtraction designation command. Further, when a value indicating "second" is set in 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 fluctuation time timer (step S1125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S1126), controls to send a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends as it is.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S131). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, has a probability variation flag indicating that it is in a probability variation state, a time reduction flag indicating that it is in a time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. The time reduction counter indicating the above is reset (step S132), and control is performed to send a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot", the jackpot start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is "probability variation jackpot", the jackpot start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command (command A003 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). Judgment is based on.

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit by, for example, the effect display device 9) 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 large winning opening opening number counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

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

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control is performed to transmit the jackpot end designation command (step S162). Here, if it is a "normal jackpot", a jackpot end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is a "probability variation jackpot", a jackpot end 2 designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. ) Is transmitted, and if it is a "sudden probability change big hit", a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is transmitted. Then, 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) is set in the jackpot end display timer (step S163), and the process is terminated.

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

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot game ending this time is based on the normal jackpot (step S166). It should be noted that whether or not the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot is terminated is specifically determined by whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". It can be judged by checking. If the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot is terminated (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 reduction counter (step S168).

Unless the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot is terminated (that is, when the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot or the sudden probability variation jackpot is terminated), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to change the gaming state to the probability variation state. Along with the transition (step S169), the time saving flag is set to shift the gaming 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 processing (step S300) (step S171).

In this embodiment, by executing the above processing, when the probability change state is controlled, the time saving state is also controlled. Therefore, the game state is the normal state (low probability / low base state). ), The time saving state (low probability / high base state), and the probability variation state (high probability / high base state).

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 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, if the processing during special symbol change is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display for setting the special symbol display control data. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation 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. After that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol indicators 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 symbol on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the process shifts to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 stops and displays the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. 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 (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. 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 set in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will continue to be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. Further, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol variation display is used. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a discrepancy between the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 and the fluctuation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100, the display result designation command transmission process also fluctuates. It may be configured to subtract 1 from the time timer.

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 processing, the start flag is set at the start of the change of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and is based on the fact that the end flag is set. It is also possible to set special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol.

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (step S705). In the effect control process process, the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed by selecting the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) from each process according to the control state.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the fourth symbol is displayed in the fourth symbol display area of the effect display device 9. Display control of. In this embodiment, the variable display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

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

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte production control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter is used to indicate in which area the received command is stored. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It does not necessarily have to be in the ring buffer format.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis 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 in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

33 to 34 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the received effect 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). S652).

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

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 is the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is added by 1 (step S656). Further, the effect control CPU 101 includes a symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, a variable category command temporarily stored in the variable category command storage area, and a received first hold storage number addition designation command. , The command is stored in the first vacant storage area of the first start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S657).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number addition designation command (step S658), the effect control CPU 101 is the second hold storage number stored in the second hold storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is added by 1 (step S659). Further, the effect control CPU 101 includes a symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, a variable category command temporarily stored in the variable category command storage area, and a received second reserved storage number addition designation command. , The second start winning command storage area formed in the RAM is stored in the vacant first storage area (step S660).

In the command storage area at the time of the first start winning, an area (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured. Further, in the command storage area at the time of winning the second start, an area (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A of the first start port switch passing process and steps S1218B to S1220B of the second starting port switch passing process of FIG. 20, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start When there is a start winning to the winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a hold storage number addition designation command (first hold storage number addition designation command or second hold memory number addition designation command) are performed within one timer interrupt. Three commands (addition designation command) are transmitted as a set. Therefore, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number addition designation command can be stored in association with each storage area 1 to 4 of the first start winning command storage area and the second start winning command storage area. The storage area is secured as described above.

In this embodiment, the command is transmitted in the order of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number addition designation command within one timer interrupt, so that the effect control CPU 101 specifies the symbol in the command analysis process. When a command and variable category command are received, they are temporarily stored in the symbol specification command storage area and variable category command storage area, respectively. Then, when the hold storage number addition designation command is received, it is found that if the first hold storage number addition designation command is received, it means that the first hold storage number addition designation command is increased by 1, and the second hold storage number addition designation command is obtained. If is received, it is known that the second hold storage is increased by 1, so if the first hold storage number addition designation command is received, the temporarily stored symbol designation command and the variable category command are combined with the first. 1 Hold storage number addition specification command is stored in the command storage area at the time of the first start winning, and if the second hold storage number addition designation command is received, the second hold storage is stored together with the temporarily stored symbol specification command and variable category command. The number addition specification command is stored in the command storage area at the time of the second start winning.

It should be noted that each command stored in the start winning command storage area is sequentially deleted in steps S664 and S668 described later at the timing of starting the variable display of the effect symbol each time the variable display of the effect symbol is started. In this case, in this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the stored contents of the storage area 1 of the command storage area at the time of winning the second start are first deleted. Next, if the second hold memory is not newly generated, only the first hold memory is stored. Therefore, at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbol is started next, the command storage area at the time of the first start winning is entered. It is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area 1, and the contents of the command storage area at the time of the first start winning are shifted. For example, when a new effect symbol variation display is started in the stored state, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted, and each command stored in the storage area 2 shifts to the storage area 1. Then, each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2, and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3.

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

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area (step S661). Step S662).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the first storage area of the first start winning command storage area, and is stored in the start winning commands (symbol designation command, variable category command, first hold storage number addition designation command). , The final display mode designation data and the display change timing designation data) are deleted, and the contents of the command storage area at the time of the first start winning are shifted (step S664).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number subtraction designation command (step S665), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second hold storage number stored in the second hold storage number storage area (step S665). Step S666).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the first storage area of the second start winning command storage area for starting winning commands (symbol designation command, variable category command, second reserved storage number addition designation command). , Final display mode designation data and display change timing designation data) are deleted, and the contents of the second start winning command storage area are shifted (step S668).

The first hold display on the first hold storage display unit 9a for displaying the first hold storage number and the second hold display on the second hold storage display unit 9b are the first hold storage number or the second hold storage number. It is updated and displayed according to the increase or decrease of.

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

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. 31. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. It should be noted that even if the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are configured to be executed by different effect control process processes. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which effect control process process is executing the variation display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Round post-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 processing during the round (step S805).

Jackpot end effect processing (step S807): The effect display device 9 performs display control to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 35. 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). When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demo display flag indicating that the demonstration screen is being displayed is set (step S820), and sets the demonstration screen. If so, the effect display device 9 controls to end the display of the demonstration screen (step S821), resets the demo display flag (step S822), ends the customer waiting demo, and starts the game. (Specifically, the demo end flag indicating that the variable display is started) is set (step S822a). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

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

When the demo display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect mode selection operation for selecting the effect mode has been performed by the player (step S828), and selects the effect mode. When the operation is performed, the effect mode designation data for designating the selected effect mode is stored in the RAM in response to the effect mode selection operation (step S829). After that, the variable pattern command reception waiting process is terminated.

In this embodiment, three types of effect modes, effect mode A, effect mode B, and effect mode C, are provided, and the control and effect of the accessory 200 according to the set effect mode is executed. In addition, it is configured so that the player can select the effect mode.

For example, when the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 is detected while the demonstration screen is being displayed, the effect display device 9 is provided with selectable effect modes (for example, effect mode A, effect mode B, and effect mode C). It is configured to display (see FIG. 44 (3)). In the effect mode selection operation for selecting the displayed effect mode, for example, the cursor for designating the effect mode displayed on the effect display device 9 (for example, the cursor 203 shown in FIG. 44 (3)) is the stick controller 122. This is realized by moving to another effect mode according to the tilting operation and determining the effect mode designated when the push button 120 is pressed.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode. In the effect mode A and the effect mode B, the accessory 200 is located at the effect position (hereinafter, also referred to as the first effect position) near the upper part of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 43 (A1). It is controlled, and in the effect mode C, as shown in FIG. 43 (B1), it is controlled to be located at an effect position (hereinafter, also referred to as a second effect position) near the lower part of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the effect mode A and the effect mode B are configured so that the background screen of the effect display device 9 is different and the effect position of the accessory is the same. Not limited to this, a dedicated production position may be provided for each production mode. Further, when the specific effect mode is set, the effect of temporarily moving the accessory 200 to the effect position corresponding to the other effect mode may be executed. For example, in the effect mode A, the accessory 200 may be temporarily moved from the first effect position to the second effect position to enable an effect in which the accessory 200 appears to fall from the upper part to the lower part.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43 (A2), in the effect mode A, the image in which the periphery of the accessory 200 located at the first effect position appears to be shining in the effect display device 9. When the effect of displaying is executed, or as shown in FIG. 43 (B2), in the effect mode C, the character 201 touches the accessory 200 located at the second effect position in the effect display device 9. An effect of displaying a visible image is executed. In this way, the effect corresponding to each effect mode (that is, the effect according to the position of the accessory 200) is configured to be executed.

In step S828 and step S830, for example, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an operation detection signal is output from the push sensor 124, and selects an effect mode according to the output operation detection signal.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls to move the accessory 200 to the demo position (see FIG. 43C) (step S827a). After that, the variable pattern command reception waiting process is terminated.

By executing the process of step S822a in the variation pattern command reception waiting process shown in FIG. 36, the customer waiting demo is executed until immediately before by confirming the state of the demo end flag in the effect symbol variation start process described later. You can check if it was there.

Further, in this embodiment, the accessory 200 is controlled to be located at the effect position according to the effect mode (see FIGS. 43 (A1) and 43 (B1)), but the process of step S827a is executed. Therefore, during the customer waiting demonstration, the effect display device 9 is controlled to be located at the demonstration position (see FIG. 43C) near the central portion. If the accessory 200 is in a state corresponding to a specific production mode during the customer waiting demonstration in which the production mode can be selected, the player may mistakenly recognize that the specific production mode has already been selected. However, such a configuration can prevent the player from misidentifying the selected production mode.

In this embodiment, the effect mode is selected according to the movement of the player, and the state of the accessory 200 is changed according to the effect mode. However, during the customer waiting demonstration, the player If the process of selecting the effect mode according to the operation and the process of changing the state of the accessory 200 according to the effect mode are executed, the processing load may increase. In particular, it is assumed that the player changes the effect mode a plurality of times, but in a configuration in which the position of the accessory 200 is changed each time the effect mode is changed, the accessory 200 must be moved frequently. Therefore, the control of the accessory 200 becomes complicated, and the processing load increases. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the effect mode is changed during the customer waiting demonstration, the position of the accessory 200 is not changed immediately, and when the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the effect mode is changed from the demo position. It is configured to move to the production position. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the control of the accessory 200 from becoming complicated and the processing load during the customer waiting demonstration from becoming heavy.

Further, in this embodiment, the accessory 200 is configured to move from the demo position to any of the effect positions by the processing of steps S827a and steps S8004c to S8004d described later (that is, predetermined). It does not stop at a position other than the position, or move from the effect position to another effect position), irregular control can be avoided, and problems can be prevented.

In this embodiment, when the demo designation command reception flag is set, the effect display device 9 immediately controls the display of the demonstration screen, but the display may be started after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. In this case, the process of step S51a may be omitted on the game control microcomputer 560 side, and the customer waiting demo designation command may be transmitted immediately after the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped.

Further, not only in the state where the demonstration screen is displayed, the process of selecting the effect mode may be executed when the player performs a predetermined operation using the push button 120 or the stick controller 122. .. Further, a second effect display device may be provided in addition to the effect display device 9, and the effect for selecting the effect mode may be performed in the second effect display device. By providing the second effect display device, the effect mode can be selected at any time regardless of the game state even during the variable display or the big hit game. Even if the second effect display device is not provided, the effect mode may be selected at any time regardless of the game state. For example, it can be realized by performing an effect of selecting the effect mode in an area different from the display area of the effect symbol in the display area of the effect display device 9.

Further, in this embodiment, even if the demo is shifted to the customer waiting demo, the setting of the directed mode is not changed unless the player does not change the effect mode. The effect mode (for example, effect mode A) may be automatically changed. Since it is considered that the game has ended when the demo is shifted to the customer waiting demo, it is possible to set the basic production mode for a new player. If the player is configured to automatically change to the basic production mode when shifting to the customer waiting demo, a flag is set to indicate that the player has changed the production mode during the customer waiting demo. In the variable display after the waiting demo, if the flag is not set, the process of determining the effect mode may be omitted.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 35. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, by executing the process of step S8002 by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, in step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 uses a chance pattern symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 38 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. 38, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 is stopped. As the symbols, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols is determined. In addition, when the received display result specification command indicates "probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of production symbols with the same odd-numbered symbols.

If the received display result specification command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result specification command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "off" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), the combination of the effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, if a reach effect is involved, the combination of the left and right two 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 effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of effect symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. Further, in this embodiment, in the case of a probability variation jackpot, the odd symbols are stopped and displayed with the odd symbols aligned on the left, middle, and right, so that the odd symbol is a probability variation jackpot. A symbol that reminds us of a probabilistic jackpot is called a probabilistic symbol. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a normal big hit occurs, the left, middle, and right sides are stopped and displayed with even-numbered symbols aligned, so that the even-numbered symbols do not become a probabilistic big hit (usually a big hit). .. A symbol that reminds us that it does not become a probabilistic jackpot is called a non-probable variation symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demo end flag is set (step S8003). When the demo end flag is not set, that is, when the customer waiting demo is not executed immediately before the fluctuation display, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect according to the effect mode (a combination using the accessory 200). Whether or not to execute (including the object effect) is determined (S8004a). After that, the process proceeds to step S8005.

On the other hand, when the demo end flag is set, that is, when the customer waiting demo is executed immediately before the fluctuation display, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect (use the accessory 200) according to the effect mode. It is determined whether or not the performance (excluding the existing character production) is executed (S8004b).

In steps S8004a and S8004b, for example, it is determined whether or not to execute the effect by using a plurality of effect determination tables provided in advance according to the situation.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the effect determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 39, when the effect mode is the effect mode A and the feasible effect includes the accessory effect (that is, step S8004a), the first effect mode A shown in FIG. 39 (A) is used. When the effect determination table is used and the accessory effect is not included (that is, step S8004b), the effect determination table for the second effect mode A shown in FIG. 39 (B) is not determined to execute the character effect. Is used. Further, when the effect mode is the effect mode B and the performable effect includes the accessory effect (that is, step S8004a), the effect determination table for the first effect mode B shown in FIG. 39 (C) is used. However, when the accessory effect is not included (that is, step S8004b), the effect determination table for the second effect mode B shown in FIG. 39 (D), which is not determined to execute the character effect, is used. Further, when the effect mode is the effect mode C and the performable effect includes the accessory effect (that is, step S8004a), the effect determination table for the first effect mode C shown in FIG. 39 (E) is used. When the accessory effect is not included (that is, step S8004b), the effect determination table for the second effect mode C shown in FIG. 39 (F), which is not determined to execute the character effect, is used.

In the example shown in FIG. 39, the accessory effect is configured to be executed according to the effect mode. Specifically, in the case of the effect mode A, as the effect effect for the effect mode A, the character 200 is turned on, and the effect display device 9 displays an effect according to the state of the character 200 (for example, the character). An image display in which the periphery of the 200 appears to be shining) is performed (see FIG. 43 (A2)). Further, in the case of the effect mode B, as the effect effect for the effect mode A, the accessory 200 is rotated, and the effect display device 9 displays the effect according to the state of the accessory 200 (for example, the accessory 200 is displayed). Perform an image display) that appears to be swirling in the center. Further, in the case of the effect mode C, as the effect effect for the effect mode C, the character 200 is turned on, and the effect display device 9 displays an image as if the character 201 is touching the character 200 (the effect display device 9). See FIG. 43 (B2)).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S8005 if the accessory 200 is moving to the demo position (Y in step S8004c), and if the accessory 200 is not moving to the demo position (N in step S8004c). ), Control to move the accessory 200 to the effect position according to the effect mode (step S8004d), and reset the demo end flag (step S8004e). After that, the process proceeds to step S8005.

If the customer waiting demo has been executed until just before the start of the variable display by the process of step S8004d (that is, in the case of the variable display after the customer waiting demo), the accessory 200 is moved from the demo position to the effect position according to the effect mode. Control is performed to move to.

However, according to the process of step S8004c, when the accessory 200 is moving to the demo position, the control to move the accessory 200 to the effect position is not performed. If a start prize is generated immediately after the customer waiting demonstration is started and the accessory 200 starts moving to the demo position, a situation occurs in which the accessory 200 is moving to the demo position at the start of the fluctuation. In such a case, it is irregular by not controlling the movement of the accessory 200 to the effect position until the movement of the accessory 200 is completed, that is, until the accessory 200 reaches the demo position. Control can be avoided and the risk of failure can be reduced. In this case, the control for moving the accessory 200 to the effect position is performed in the variable display from the next time onward, but it may be performed when it is confirmed that the demo position has been reached. Further, when controlling the accessory 200 to a state corresponding to the customer waiting demonstration (that is, when moving to the demo position), the accessory 200 is provided unlike the case where the variable display is performed. It is desirable to make it as inconspicuous as possible without performing an effect using the light emitter or the image display device.

Further, in the case of the variable display after the customer waiting demo, since the control for moving the accessory 200 from the demo position to the effect position is performed, there is a possibility that the character effect for operating the character 200 cannot be normally executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the processing of steps S8003, S8004a, and S8004b is configured so that the character effect using the character 200 is not executed in the case of the variable display after the customer waiting demo. With such a configuration, it is possible to secure a time for moving the accessory 200 to the effect position according to the effect mode, and it is possible to prevent the operation of the accessory 200 from becoming out of sync with the effect.

In this embodiment, in the case of the variable display after the customer waiting demo, the character effect is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, the fluctuation after the customer waiting demo. Even if it is a display, the character effect may be executed after the movement of the character 200 is completed. For example, if the fluctuation period of the variation display after the customer waiting demo is longer than the movement period of the accessory 200 from the demo position to the first production position or the second production position, the timing after the movement period has elapsed. , Demonstration may be feasible.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the effect determined to be executed and the variation pattern (step S8005). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8006).

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen (including the active display) of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the effect symbol in the 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. 40 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern. Further, in the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 serves as an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component 9) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8007). For example, the effect display device 9 outputs a command to the VDP 109 in order to display a look-ahead effect, a notice effect, and an image corresponding to a fluctuation pattern. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70. In addition, when executing the effect of operating the accessory 200, the control of the accessory 200 is executed according to the process data including the accessory control execution data. The accessory control execution data includes data and the like indicating the operation and lighting mode of the accessory 200.

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 S8008).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8010).

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S8101) and 1 subtracts the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8109), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8110).

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, first, 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, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Without fail, the process proceeds to step S8305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to stop and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). When neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 shifts 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 jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set or the small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is received is set (step S8305). .. When the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability change jackpot 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. Select the process table (step S8307). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in 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). Control of the effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, speaker 27 as an effect component, and accessory as an effect component) according to data 1 and movable member control data 1). Is executed (step S8309). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, as shown in step S811 of FIG. 36, the variation pattern. The variation pattern command reception flag may be reset as soon as the command reception flag is confirmed). However, for example, since the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process process and the fourth symbol process process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process and the like are performed at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset in the jackpot end effect process at the end of the jackpot. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

Next, accessory control will be described. FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of accessory control. In FIG. 44, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on.

As shown in FIG. 44 (1), it is assumed that the effect display device 9 finishes the variable display of the effect symbol without the hold memory. In FIG. 44 (1), the effect mode is set to the effect mode A, and the accessory 200 is controlled to the first effect position near the upper part of the effect display device 9.

A customer waiting demonstration will start after a predetermined period of time has passed since the fluctuation of the production pattern was stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (2), control is performed to move the accessory 200 to the demo position near the central portion of the effect display device 9. In addition, the effect display device 9 displays a demo image and displays a character string such as "mode setting operates the stick controller!" To indicate that the effect mode can be set.

When the player operates the stick controller 122 in the state shown in FIG. 44 (2), the setting menu display is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 44 (3), and the effect mode is set. It will be possible. In the example shown in FIG. 44 (3), setting items "A", "B", and "C" related to the effect mode are displayed as the setting menu display. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 44 (3), since "A" among the setting items related to the effect mode is surrounded by a quadrangle, it is shown that the effect mode is currently set to the effect mode A. .. Further, the cursor 203 displayed in the setting menu display points to the selected item. In the example shown in FIG. 44 (4), since the cursor 203 points to "A" among the setting items related to the effect mode, the setting item indicating the effect mode A is selected. At this time, the effect display device 9 may display an explanation of the features of the effect mode selected by the cursor 203. In addition, as will be described later, if it is possible to select the production mode not only during the customer waiting demo but also during the variable display, the features of the production mode will be explained between the customer waiting demo and the variable display. It may be displayed in a different manner (for example, in the case of a customer waiting demonstration, it is displayed larger than that in the variable display).

Next, when the stick controller 122 is operated by the player in the state where the setting menu display is displayed (for example, when the operation of tilting to the right is performed twice), as shown in FIG. 44 (4), The cursor 203 moves from "A" to "C", which is a setting item related to the effect mode. Here, when the push button 120 is pressed by the player, the effect mode setting is switched from the effect mode A to the effect mode C (see step S829). In addition, "C" among the setting items related to the effect mode is surrounded by a quadrangle.

Further, when the stick controller is operated by the player (for example, when the operation of tilting the stick controller toward the front is performed), the cursor 200 moves to the item indicating "setting end" as shown in FIG. 44 (5). Here, when the push button 120 is pressed by the player, the setting menu display ends and the demo image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 44 (6).

After that, when the start winning is generated, as shown in FIG. 44 (7), the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol, and the accessory 200 is moved from the demo position to the second effect corresponding to the effect mode C. Control to move to the position is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (8), when the accessory 200 reaches the second effect position near the lower part of the effect display device 9, the movement control of the accessory 200 ends.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the effect mode is set according to the movement of the movable body (for example, the accessory 200) provided so as to be movable and the movement of the player when the variable display is not executed. (For example, the effect mode selection means capable of selecting the effect modes A to C) and the movable body control means (see FIG. 43) that changes the state of the movable body according to the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means. I have.

Then, the movable body control means is configured to change the state of the movable body with the game after the effect mode is selected by the effect mode selection means (see FIG. 44). Therefore, it is possible to avoid concentrating the process of selecting the effect mode according to the movement of the player and the process of changing the state of the movable body according to the selected effect mode, which increases the processing load. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

In this embodiment, as an example of a configuration in which the state of the movable body is changed with the game, a configuration in which the accessory 200 is moved to the effect position when the variable display is started has been described. For example, a pachinko machine In, when the game ball is launched (specifically, when the hitting ball operation handle 5 is operated or the launched game ball is detected by a predetermined sensor), the state of the movable body is changed (role 200). (Move to the effect position), or in the slot machine, the state of the movable body may be changed (the accessory 200 is moved to the effect position) when the operation lever is operated. .. Further, the structure may be such that the state of the movable body is changed (the accessory 200 is moved to the effect position) when the payment or the ball lending is performed.

In the "directing mode", in addition to the state of the accessory 200, the background screen, the BGM, and the like being defined for each mode, the execution rate of the notice is different for each mode (the directing itself is each mode). It may be common or unique).

Further, regarding the "state of the movable body", in this embodiment, the position of the accessory 200 that moves up and down is changed, but the accessory 200 itself is deformed and the light emission provided in the accessory 200 is emitted. Changes in the degree of light emission and the color of light emitted from the body, changes in the display contents of the image display device provided on the accessory 200, and the like are also included.

Further, in this embodiment, the movable body control means is configured to control the movable body to a specific state (for example, a state located at the demo position) when the variable display is not executed. For example, if the movable body is in a state corresponding to a specific effect mode during the period when the variable display is not executed, that is, the period during which the player can select the effect mode, the specific effect mode is already selected. If this is the case, the player may misidentify it, but with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the selected production mode.

Further, in this embodiment, the movable body control means positions the movable body in a specific state (for example, a demo position) when the next variable display is not executed even after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable display is completed. It is configured to change to a state) (see FIGS. 43 (C) and 44 (2)). Therefore, it is possible to prepare to change the state of the movable body according to the selected effect mode during the period when the variable display is not executed, that is, the period during which the player can select the effect mode. In addition, since the movable body is changed to a specific state after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable display is completed, if the start prize is generated within the predetermined period even if the variable display is completed when the number of reserved memories is 0. Does not change the movable body to a specific state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movable body from being excessively changed to a specific state.

Further, in this embodiment, it is configured to include an effect executing means capable of executing an effect using a movable body controlled in a state according to the effect mode (see FIGS. 39 and 43). Therefore, it is possible to execute the effect according to the effect mode and the state of the movable body, and it is possible to improve the effect.

Further, in this embodiment, after the variable display is finished, when the next variable display is not executed even after a lapse of a predetermined period, a standby effect (for example, a customer waiting demonstration) can be executed as a standby effect executing means (FIG. 44 (see)). Then, the standby effect executing means ends the standby effect based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition (see FIG. 44 (7)), and the effect executing means executes the variable display after the standby effect is completed. It is configured so that the effect using a movable body is not executed inside. Therefore, it is possible to secure a time for changing the movable body to a state according to the effect mode, and it is possible to prevent the movement of the movable body from becoming out of sync with the effect.

Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display is started while the movable body is changed to the specific state, the movable body control means responds to the effect mode after changing the movable body to the specific state. It is configured to change to the normal state. Therefore, irregular control can be avoided, and it is possible to prevent a malfunction of the movable body.

In this embodiment, the effect mode can be selected during the customer waiting demonstration, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the effect mode may be selected even during the variable display. For example, when the stick controller is operated during the variable display, the setting menu display is displayed on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the effect mode selection operation for selecting the effect mode is enabled. In this case, for example, the setting menu display is displayed large during the customer waiting demonstration, but is displayed small during the variable display so as not to interfere with the effect such as the variable display of the effect symbol.

Further, when the effect mode is configured to be selectable during the variable display, it is assumed that the player changes the effect mode multiple times during one variable display, but each time the effect mode is changed, the effect is useful. In the configuration in which the position of the 200 is changed, the movement control of the accessory 200 must be performed frequently, which increases the control load. Therefore, even if the effect mode is changed, the position of the accessory 200 is not changed immediately, and when the next variable display is started, the accessory 200 is moved to the effect position according to the changed effect mode. It may be configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the control load and the processing load of the accessory 200 from becoming large even in a configuration in which the effect mode can be selected during the variable display.

Further, the effect mode can be selected during the variable display, and when the next variable display is started, the accessory 200 is moved even in the configuration in which the accessory 200 is moved to the effect position according to the changed effect mode. During the variable display (or at least until the movement of the accessory 200 is completed), it is desirable to limit the execution of the accessory effect using the accessory.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect mode can be selected regardless of the game state, but for example, in a specific game state such as a probability change state or a time saving state, any one of the effect modes A to C or dedicated mode is used. It may be fixed to the effect mode of (that is, the effect mode cannot be selected), or the accessory 200 may not move to the demo position even if the demo is shifted to the customer waiting demo.

In addition to the above configuration, in order to operate the accessory 200 normally, the accessory 200 is placed at the origin position (for example, one of the first effect position, the second effect position, and the demo position) when the game machine is started. , Or an initial position or retracted position different from any of them), and if it is not located at the origin position, return operation control (first operation control) for returning the accessory 200 to the origin position. ) Is performed to position the accessory 200 at the origin position by the return operation control, and then the initial operation control (second operation control) for confirming that the accessory 200 can operate normally is performed. May be good.

However, in this case, in the return operation control (first operation control), the accessory 200 is operated in a situation where the position of the accessory 200 cannot be grasped. Therefore, the return operation control (first operation control) If the speed of the accessory 200 is controlled (accelerated) in the same manner as the initial operation control (second operation control) in the operation control), it collides with a regulating member or the like provided for restricting the movement of the accessory 200. There is a possibility that the accessory 200 cannot be safely operated in the return operation control (first operation control), such as being damaged.

Therefore, in the initial operation control (second operation control), the movable body is controlled to operate within the range of the first speed and the second speed faster than the first speed, and the return operation control (first operation) is performed. In the control), the movable body may be controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second motion control. By doing so, in the first motion control, the accessory 200 operates at a speed at which it can be stopped at any timing, so that it can be safely positioned at the origin position.

Further, in the first operation control, the accessory 200 may be controlled to always operate at a single speed. By doing so, the speed at which the accessory 200 is positioned at the origin position can be made constant, and damage to the accessory 200 can be prevented.

Further, in the first motion control, the accessory 200 may be controlled to operate at the first speed in the second motion control. By doing so, the period of the first operation control can be shortened by selecting the maximum speed at which the accessory 200 can operate safely without excessively reducing the speed while ensuring the safe operation of the accessory 200.

Further, when the accessory 200 is detected by the detecting means capable of detecting the position of the accessory 200 at the origin position, the operation control at the time of detection is performed as the first operation control, and when it is not detected, the first operation control is performed. The non-detection operation control (control so that the accessory 200 operates at a speed equal to or lower than the speed at which the accessory 200 is operated in the detection operation control) may be performed. By doing so, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of a defect in the detection means by the first operation control.

Further, when a specific abnormality has occurred and the accessory 200 is not detected by the detecting means, the accessory 200 is controlled to perform the abnormal operation control as the first operation control, and the abnormal operation is performed. In the control, the accessory 200 may be controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the speed at which the accessory 200 is operated in the detection operation control. By doing so, the accessory 200 can be safely operated even in the operation control at the time of abnormality.

Further, even if the accessory 200 is detected by the detecting means by the abnormal operation control, the second operation control may be controlled so as not to be performed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the accessory 200 from stopping at a position other than the origin position during the second operation control due to an abnormality.

Further, when a plurality of accessories are provided, the first accessory is subjected to the first motion control and the second motion control, while the second accessory is not subjected to the first motion control. Only operation control may be performed. By doing so, the second operation control can be performed only for the necessary accessory, and the operation confirmation time by the second operation control can be shortened.

Further, in the first motion control of each of the first accessory and the second accessory, the accessory is controlled to operate at the first speed in each second motion control, and the speed in the first motion control is set. , The first accessory and the second accessory are different (for example, even if the same control speed is set in the first operation control corresponding to each accessory, the size, weight, operation mode, and operation of each accessory are set. If there is a difference in distance, drive mechanism, etc., the actual operating speed of each accessory may not always be the same.) By doing so, it is possible to shorten the period of the first operation control while ensuring the safe operation of each accessory at the operation speed corresponding to each accessory.

Here, the operation mode and the control content of the accessory 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46. FIG. 45 is a schematic explanatory view showing operation modes of non-detection operation control as the first operation control, detection operation control as the first operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control. In FIG. 46, (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a control speed in operation control for actual operation confirmation, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a control speed in operation control during detection, and (C) is a control speed in operation control during non-detection. It is explanatory drawing which shows.

The effect control CPU 101 is, for example, when the detected portion of the accessory 200 is not detected by the origin detection sensor in the initialization process of step S701, that is, the accessory 200 is installed for some reason (for example, transportation or installation on a game island). Sometimes it has moved from the origin position, or it could not be returned to the origin during the previous operation (for example, when the production was executed, the origin return of the accessory 200 could not be confirmed due to step-out, failure, catching, etc. of the motor. A position other than the origin position (for example, non-detection operation in FIG. 45) due to an accessory error (operation abnormality) such as being unable to operate or moving from the origin position due to vibration of the game machine). If it is at a predetermined position between the origin position and the effect position, such as the position indicated by the black circle corresponding to the control), the non-detection operation control for returning to the origin is executed. When this non-detection operation control is executed, since the accessory 200 is located at a position away from the origin position, the operation is limited to the operation of moving the accessory 200 toward the origin position.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes the detection time operation control when the detected portion of the accessory 200 is detected by the origin detection sensor in the initialization process of step S701.

For example, in order to ensure that the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor, it is determined between the time when the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor and the time when the movement of the accessory 200 in the origin position direction is restricted. When the operable range (for example, play) of is set, the origin may be returned and the vehicle may stop at a position further backward from the position detected by the origin detection sensor. Therefore, even if the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor, the operation control at the time of detection is performed to return the accessory 200 to the more accurate origin position.

In this detection operation control, it is necessary to move the accessory 200 to a position away from the origin position and then return it to the origin position in order to temporarily release the detection state of the detected portion by the origin detection sensor. Since it is not necessary to move the accessory 200 to the effect position, the accessory 200 is moved from the origin position to the detection operation position near the origin position, and then returned to the origin position. That is, the reciprocating operation is performed at a shorter distance than the actual operation.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control in the initialization process, and then executes the actual operation confirmation operation control. The operation control for confirming the actual operation is the same as the actual operation actually performed by the accessory 200 in various effects and the like.

Next, the control speeds set when the effect control CPU 101 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are compared.

As shown in FIG. 46 (A), when the effect control CPU 101 executes the actual operation confirmation operation control, the set actual operation confirmation process data corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer. The confirmation target accessory is operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, it controls to accelerate from the origin position and then decelerate to stop at the effect position, and to accelerate from the effect position and then decelerate to stop at the origin position. That is, in the actual operation confirmation operation control for confirming that the accessory 200 can operate normally, the control speed of the accessory 200 is set in the order of low speed → high speed → low speed between the origin position and the effect position. Change. That is, when the effect control CPU 101 executes the accessory effect using the accessory 200, the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed are obtained. Since the accessory 200 is controlled to operate at a speed within the range of, even when the operation control for confirming the actual operation is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed and the second speed which is faster than the minimum speed are used. The accessory 200 is controlled to operate at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as the speed.

That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are the actual operating speeds of the accessory 200, and the control speed is set so as to be the minimum speed or the maximum speed as the operating speed. Will be done. In the following, when the accessory 200 is operated based on the minimum control speed, the accessory 200 operates at the minimum speed, and when the accessory 200 is operated based on the maximum control speed, the accessory 200 operates at the maximum speed. It is explained as.

Here, the control speed is set so that the operation speed of the accessory 200 during acceleration and deceleration becomes the minimum speed in the operation control for confirming the actual operation. Further, when returning to the origin position after moving to the effect position, the accessory 200 is controlled so as to be the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation check for a longer time than when the object 200 is stopped at the effect position. The detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor after the deceleration is surely decelerated.

As shown in FIG. 46B, when executing the operation control at the time of detection, the effect control CPU 101 always confirms the actual operation during the period of moving from the origin position to the effect position and the period of moving from the effect position to the origin position. The accessory 200 is controlled to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control. That is, in the effect control CPU 101, the maximum speed in the detection operation control as the first operation control is equal to or less than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (in this example, the actual operation confirmation). The accessory 200 is always controlled to operate based on the lowest minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control so as to be the same as the minimum speed in the operation control).

Further, in the case of the operation control at the time of detection, since the operation distance of the accessory 200 is shorter than the operation control for the actual operation confirmation, the control speed when accelerated in the operation control for the actual operation confirmation, that is, when the operation is performed at a high speed, the origin Since there is a risk that the detected part cannot be reliably detected by the detection sensor, or the accessory 200 may be damaged by the impact when the accessory 200 returns to the origin position and the movement is restricted from a short distance. Control to operate at the lowest speed in the operation check operation control.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), when the effect control CPU 101 executes the non-detection time operation control, the effect control CPU 101 always moves from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. It is controlled to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. That is, the effect control CPU 101 has a maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control, which is equal to or less than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (this example). Then, the accessory 200 is always operated based on the lowest minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control so as to be the same speed as the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). Take control.

In this case, since it is unknown how far the accessory 200 is from the origin position, when the accessory 200 is located near the origin position, when the accessory 200 is accelerated in the operation control for confirming the actual operation. When operated at a controlled speed, that is, at a high speed, when the accessory 200 returns to the origin position, the origin detection sensor cannot reliably detect the detected portion, or the accessory 200 returns to the origin position from a short distance. Since there is a risk that the accessory or the like may be damaged due to the impact when the movement is restricted, the operation is controlled to operate at the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

In this way, when the effect control CPU 101 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, it is always simple based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Control is performed so that the accessory 200 operates at one (constant) operating speed. In addition, when a plurality of accessories are provided and the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are executed for each accessory, these minimum speeds correspond to each accessory. Since it is the minimum speed in the operation control for confirming the actual operation and is not the operation speed common to each accessory, the minimum speed in each accessory may be different.

Specifically, since the size, weight, operating mode, operating distance, and drive mechanism including the drive motor are different for each accessory, the actual operating speed of the accessory is different even if the same control speed is set. .. Further, even when different control speeds are set for each accessory, the actual operating speed of the accessory is different. In this way, the minimum speed is the operating speed based on the control speed set according to each accessory, and in order to control the operation so as to operate at the optimum minimum speed for the accessory, a plurality of accessories having different modes can be used. It is possible to reliably detect at the origin position.

In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. It may be mounted on one board. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. Two boards may be provided with the effect control board of 2.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 uses another substrate (for example, FIG. 3). The sound / lamp board having the functions of the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35, and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted so as to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. It may be sent to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above embodiments, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

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

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

Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and ordinary symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is the same. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol and the derived symbol do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be 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. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol is derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are used according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, it is applied to the slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example is obtained in which a game medium is used as a game machine, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and is a game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine in which a game medium such as the above is enclosed and a score is given when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, there are probabilistic jackpots and normal jackpots as jackpot types, and a gaming machine that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed is shown based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be probabilistic jackpots. , Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region inside (a probability variation region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and 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 jackpot game, and the jackpot game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a 1st reserved storage display 9b 2nd reserved storage display 9F active display area 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd start Winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
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560 Game control microcomputer 78 Movable member 80 Production control board 90 Production LED
100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
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Claims (1)

It is a game machine that performs variable display
A movable body provided so as to be movable between the origin position and a position away from the origin position,
An effect mode selection means that can select an effect mode according to the movement of the player when the variable display is not executed,
A movable body control means that changes the position of the movable body according to the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means , and
A standby effect executing means capable of executing a standby effect until the next variable display is executed when the next variable display is not executed even after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable display is finished .
The movable body control means
After the effect mode is selected by the effect mode selection means, the position of the movable body is changed based on the execution of the variable display .
When the standby effect is being executed, control is performed to position the movable body at the origin position.
When the variable display is started while the movable body is moved to the origin position, the movable body is moved to the origin position and then moved to a position corresponding to the effect mode.
It is possible to perform a first motion control for positioning the movable body at the origin position and a second motion control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally.
In the second motion control, the movable body is controlled to operate within a range of the first speed and the second speed faster than the first speed.
In the first motion control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second motion control, and the movable body is controlled to always operate at a single speed. ,
A game machine characterized by that.

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