JP6775934B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, have a row the variable display, relate to advantageous capable of controlling a game machine to the advantageous state for the player.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into the game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize in 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 game medium wins a prize in a specific winning area (also referred to as “starting area”), the identification information is displayed on the variable display device. Variable display is performed, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player.

The specific gaming state means a state advantageous for a player to which a predetermined gaming value is given. Specifically, in the specific game state, for example, the state of the special variable winning device is advantageous for the player (big hit game state) in which the game medium is likely to win a prize, and the right to be advantageous for the player is generated. It is a state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state and a state in which the conditions for paying out the prize game medium are easily satisfied.

In such a game machine, the display result of a variable display device that displays a symbol as identification information is usually a combination of a predetermined specific display mode (specific display result), which is called a "big hit". When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) in which the game medium is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. An opening time (for example, 30 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.

Further, when the game medium wins a prize in the starting area, predetermined information is stored as hold storage, and a hold display indicating the number of stored hold storage and a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information can be displayed. There is a game machine. In such a game machine, there are a plurality of stages of display modes of the hold display or the variable display compatible display, and the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display can be changed based on detecting the movement of the player. , There was something that gave the player a sense of expectation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-45972 (paragraphs 0073,096, FIGS. 8 to 12, 16)

However, in the above-mentioned game machine, after the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display has been changed to the display mode of the predetermined upper limit stage, the player is in the process of displaying the hold display or the variable display compatible display. Even when the movement of was detected, no effect was produced, and it was not possible to maintain the expectation due to the change in the display mode.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of maintaining a feeling of expectation due to a change in display mode.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is still started as a motion detecting means that can detect the motion of the player. Hold storage means for storing information about variable display as hold storage, hold display means for displaying hold display corresponding to hold storage stored in the hold storage means, and variable display corresponding to running variable display. The variable display compatible display means for displaying the corresponding display and the display mode changing means capable of changing at least one of the hold display or the variable display compatible display in a plurality of stages are changed to any stage. A mode determining means for determining whether or not, and a suggestion effect suggesting which of the hold display and the variable display compatible display is the change target and suggesting that the display mode of the change target changes are executed. When it is determined by the suggestion effect determining means capable of determining that and the suggestion effect determining means to execute the suggestion effect , the motion of the player is detected by the motion detection means within the detection valid period. Based on the above, the suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect is provided, and the suggestion effect determination means is determined when the number of hold memories stored in the hold storage means is equal to or more than a predetermined number. It is determined that the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the number is less than the number, and the suggestion effect execution means is the stage in which the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display is determined by the mode determination means. It is characterized in that the suggestion effect can be executed even when the effect is changed to, and the suggestion effect can be executed when the suggestion effect is controlled to a specific effect mode among a plurality of effect modes.
Further, the means A may be provided with a change limiting means for limiting the display mode changing means from changing the hold display or the variable display compatible display.
(Means 1) The game machine according to the present invention is a game machine that can perform variable display and can control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and can detect the movement of the player. Means (eg, push sensor 124) and hold storage means (eg, first hold storage buffer and second hold storage buffer shown in FIG. 20B) that store information about variable display that has not yet been started as hold storage. And the hold display means (for example, the part that executes steps S656A, S668A, S662 in the effect control microcomputer 100) that displays the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means, and the variable during execution. Variable display compatible display means for displaying variable display compatible display (for example, active hold display) corresponding to the display (for example, a portion for executing step S662a in the effect control microcomputer 100) and hold display or variable display compatible display. A display mode changing means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) capable of changing at least one display mode in a plurality of stages (for example, four stages of "white", "yellow", "blue", and "red"). A part for executing step S910 in 100), a mode determining means for determining to which stage to change (for example, a part for executing step S3513 in the effect control computer 100), and a detection valid period (for example, valid). A suggestion effect execution means (for example,) for executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display changes based on the movement of the player being detected by the motion detection means within the period). When the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display is changed to the stage determined by the mode determination means, the effect control computer 100 includes a portion for executing step S3906) and the suggestion effect execution means. However, the suggestion effect can be executed (for example, when the movement of the player is detected, regardless of whether the display mode is the upper limit display mode (before performing step S3907), the suggestion effect is executed (for example, when the motion of the player is detected). Step S3906)), it is characterized in that the suggestion effect can be executed when it is controlled to a specific effect mode among a plurality of effect modes. According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained.

(Means 2) In the means 1, continuous notice is given by executing the change limiting means (for example, step S3503 in the effect control microcomputer 100) that restricts the display mode changing means from changing the hold display or the variable display compatible display. If the effect is being executed, a new continuous advance notice effect is not started, that is, a part that restricts changing the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display that is not the target of the advance notice of the continuous advance notice effect being executed). It may be equipped with. According to such a configuration, it is possible to limit the change of the hold display or the variable display compatible display.

(Means 3) A detection valid period in which the movement of the player is effectively detected in the means 1 or the means 2 in a mode corresponding to the hold display or the variable display compatible display (for example, the mode attached to the hold display or the active hold display). It may be provided that the valid period suggestion effect executing means (for example, the portion that executes step S3510 in the effect control microcomputer 100) for performing the valid period suggestion effect suggesting that the inside is inside. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the detection is valid.

(Means 4) In any of means 1 to means 3, depending on the suggestion effect executing means, one hold display or variable display compatible display (for example, hold display or active hold display which is a notice target of a continuous notice effect being executed) On the other hand, when the suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion that restricts the execution of the suggestion effect for other hold display or variable display compatible display (for example, hold display or active hold display that is not the notice target of the continuous advance notice effect being executed). By executing step S3503 in the effect control microcomputer 100, a new continuous advance notice effect is not started if the continuous advance notice effect is being executed, that is, the advance notice target of the continuous advance notice effect being executed. It may be provided with a part that restricts the execution of the suggestion effect for the hold display or the active hold display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to recognize which of the hold display or the variable display compatible display is the target of the suggestion effect.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to the means 4, the effect mode control means (for example,) for controlling the effect mode to any one of a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a specific effect mode) having different effect contents. The effect control microcomputer 100 includes steps S8315 and S8317), and the suggestion effect execution means is suggested when it is controlled to a specific effect mode (for example, a specific effect mode) among a plurality of effect modes. The effect period is started (step S3509) only when the effect can be executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the specific effect mode (when it is Y in step S3504), and during the effect period (step S3901). Only Y) may be able to perform the suggestion effect (step S3906)). According to such a configuration, the value of the suggestion effect can be increased, and the interest 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 the 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 pattern 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 the start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold specific area and hold 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 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 explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous notice effect decision process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice effect execution lottery table and the upper limit display mode determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows operation acceptance processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode change lottery table. 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 in the effect control process process. 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 process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation stop process in the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production mode transition lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example for each timing during execution of continuous notice effect in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example for each timing during execution of continuous notice effect in this embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments 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. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pressing and pulling 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). It is stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed while matching 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 reach states) 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, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the jackpot 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, in a professional wrestling or soccer match or a battle production in which enemy and ally characters fight, a production that wins the game or battle if it is a big hit, and a production that loses the game or battle if it is out of order. 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.

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

In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be exact, the variation display of the effect symbol varies on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the production using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the variation display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. The mode of production is diversifying, such as the production of production and the production of movable objects blocking all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the variable display is currently being performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, is it currently in the state of being in the variable display by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further performing the variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Whether or not it can be reliably recognized. It should be noted that 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.

The 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c and the 2nd special for the 1st special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 9d for a symbol may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized with each other. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized with each other. "Synchronization" means that the start time and end time of the variable display are the same, and the period of the variable display is the same. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (display color different from the missed, for example, the missed). Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. If the display color is different depending on the type of big hit (15R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, or sudden probability variation jackpot) When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. (Display color different from the missed. For example, it is displayed in blue when it is missed, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. The type of jackpot (15R probability variable jackpot, 8R probability variable jackpot, sudden probability variable jackpot) The display color may be different depending on which of the above.) The display color when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off is the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable that the display color is different from that of the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent it from being assimilated with and disappearing.

In this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the fluctuation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Depending on whether it is displayed or not, it may be indicated whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol correspond to each other and separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, a fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized by using a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol. For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display in which different display colors are repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. Further, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, for example. , The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by displaying the lights and turns off repeatedly at different time intervals. Further, for example, the same jackpot symbol is used when the stop symbol is derived and displayed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed in response to the variation display of the second special symbol. However, the stop symbol of a different mode may be stopped and displayed.

On the right side of the central portion of the game board 6, 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. On the right side of the first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is 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. It should be noted that the passage of a 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 (winning) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first 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. The winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is made by arranging the nails densely around 13 or making it difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13. May be set to be 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 first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the number of first reserved storage (holding memory, starting storage or starting winning memory). A first special symbol hold storage display 18a including four indicators for displaying) is provided. 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, above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, there are four indicators that display the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second reserved storage. A second special symbol hold storage display 18b 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, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a total hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number is provided. ing. In this embodiment, since the total hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions for which the start condition for variable display is not satisfied. .. In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold memory and the second hold memory are used as images imitating a game ball to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. In addition to being displayed side by side in the order of winning, the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory is displayed in a recognizable manner (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in a red frame and the second reserved memory is displayed. It is displayed in a blue frame).

In the present embodiment, the display modes of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c are red "red", blue "blue", yellow "yellow", and white "white". Is provided. The reliability of the jackpot indicated by the hold display is higher in the order of "red", "blue", "yellow", and "white". In the present embodiment, when a start winning prize is generated, it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect described later, and when the continuous advance notice effect is executed, the hold display is performed with any display mode as the upper limit. It is determined based on the reliability of the big hit, and the pending display is performed with the determined display mode as the upper limit. Regardless of whether or not the continuous advance notice effect is executed, the hold display is started in the "white" display mode when the start winning prize is generated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the total hold storage display unit 18c performs hold display for the hold memory that has not yet been changed, and from the start to the end of the change display for the hold memory. The hold display for the hold memory is continuously displayed on the active hold display unit 18d different from the total hold storage display unit 18c. That is, the active hold display unit 18d displays the active hold display (variable display compatible image) corresponding to the variable display being executed. The active hold display is an image showing the reliability of the occurrence of a jackpot based on the fluctuation during execution. The active hold display is the same image as the above-mentioned hold display (an image imitating a game ball, and the display mode is red "red", blue "blue", yellow "yellow", and white. "White" is provided. The reliability of the jackpot is displayed in the order of "red", "blue", "yellow", and "white").

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 stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped 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 stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 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.

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

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. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbol becomes visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp lights at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. .. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), 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 normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold 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, a high probability 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. However, in the high probability / low base state described later, 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. ..

Decorative LEDs 25 that blink during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 that captures a hit ball that has not won a prize is provided at the lower part. Further, two speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The game machine 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 hit ball launcher enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then 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 variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second 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, when a predetermined type of jackpot is achieved, the jackpot game is shifted to the so-called probability change state, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won a prize (that is,). , The high base state, which is a game state controlled so as to facilitate the establishment of the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). 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 this embodiment, when a big hit occurs, the state always shifts to a high probability state, but when a big hit occurs, a so-called time saving state (for example, a low probability state and a low probability state) other than the high probability state , The game machine may be configured so that it may be shifted to a high base state).

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 variation 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 (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 frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. 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 the 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. It can be done more frequently (in other words, the reserved memory is digested faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. 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 start 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 includes a 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 910. 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 period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). 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, high probability 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 (an ID number assigned by a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the row is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be 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.

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 regulated. 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 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. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the sound number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation 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. (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 the backup RAM area data protection processing (for example, processing when power supply is stopped such as adding parity data) was performed when the 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 recovery 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, high probability flag, high base 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, etc.

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 the display result (15R probability variation jackpot, 8R 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 variable 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 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 an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process) for initializing the sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). 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 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 sets the random number circuit 503 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 prohibition 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 enable 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 random number for normal symbol hit determination is one round (taking the random number for normal symbol hit judgment). 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 big hit symbol, the reach effect is executed except in some cases. In this embodiment, although the details will be described later, a “non-reach jackpot” (also referred to as a “sudden jackpot”) is provided as a variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state. In the case of a sudden probability change jackpot, the sudden probability change jackpot symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed instead of reaching. 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 in 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). Regarding 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.

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 performing the effect display 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 for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display 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 variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally out of reach" or "non-reach out of reach") when the variable display result is an out-of-reach 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 suddenly 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 gaming 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.

If all the big hit types are configured to be probabilistic big hits, it is not necessary to provide small hits. Further, in the case of configuring to provide a small hit when all the big hit types are probabilistic big hits, as shown in the present embodiment, sudden probability change is only shifted to the high probability state and not accompanied by the high base state. It is preferable to provide a big hit.

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 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream used when the reach is not reached 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 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, as variable patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, non-reach PA1-5, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, Normal PB2-3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special A fluctuation pattern of 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. Further, when the non-reach PA1-5 is used, it becomes a big hit without performing the reach effect. Hereinafter, a jackpot without reach production may be referred to as a "sudden jackpot".

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 fluctuation display of the first special symbol is performed, the fluctuation 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). The determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number to make the fluctuation time 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 (15R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) (for determining the jackpot type).
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type of fluctuation pattern (for determining the type of fluctuation pattern)
(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 normal symbol hit determination).
(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 a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a sliding effect.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot and an 8R probability variation jackpot, a normal CA3-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied only by a normal reach, and a normal reach and a pseudo-ream are used. Normal CA3-2, which is a fluctuation pattern type including the accompanying fluctuation pattern, Super CA3-3, which is a fluctuation pattern type with super reach, and non-reach CA3-4, which is a fluctuation pattern type including only a sudden jackpot. It is classified into and. 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. Further, in the case of an outlier, there are a non-reach CA2-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without reach and a specific effect, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without reach but with a specific effect. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of shortened fluctuation without reach and specific effect, and normal CA2-4 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach. Normal CA2-5, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-ream of two normal reach and re-variation, and normal CA2, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-reach of normal reach and one re-variation. It is classified into -6 and 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 normal 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 values (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 big hit 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 shown 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.

In this embodiment, the probability change state is shifted to a high probability state in which the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot lottery is increased, and is also shifted to a high base state, and a high probability. There are two cases, one is a state in which only the state is transitioned and the other is not transitioned to the high base state (the low base state). In either case, the probability is changed. The jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is used, and the jackpot judgment table at the normal time is used in other cases. As will be described later, in this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation jackpot or the 8R probability variation jackpot is reached, the probability state is changed to the high probability state and the base state is changed to the high base state after the big hit game is completed. Then, after the jackpot ends, the probability variation state and the high base state continue until the variation display ends 70 times. In addition, when the probability change big hit suddenly occurs, after the big hit game ends, the high probability state is changed without shifting to the high base state. Then, after the big hit ends, the probability change state continues until the variation display ends 70 times. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit of the sudden probability change big hit is finished, until the 70th fluctuation display is finished, only the high probability state is shifted, and the high base state is not shifted (in the low base state). There may be a probabilistic state.

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 an effect of inciting whether or not the game state is probable is set, even though the current game state is in the probabilistic 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 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 8A. If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, it is decided to make a jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, 8R 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, determining whether or not to make a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming 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 "15R probability variation 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 "8R probability variation jackpot" or "sudden probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), 10 determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability change jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In contrast to the jackpot type judgment table 131b, 5 judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change jackpot" (5/40 percentage). (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 ratio of "sudden probability change jackpot" is higher. 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 as a first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is given, and an amount larger than the game value. In some cases, it may be determined as a 15-round probability variation jackpot "15R probability variation jackpot" and an 8-round probability variation jackpot "8R probability variation jackpot" as the second specific game state that gives the game value, and the variation display of the first special symbol is displayed. Although the case where it is determined to be in the first specific game state at a high rate when it is executed 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 game state in which the opening time of the big winning opening during the big hit is lengthened as compared with the first specific game state may be determined. 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 and the game value of the second specific game state may be increased 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 jackpot game may be continued (a production in which the opening of the jackpot is additionally started with a bonus after the jackpot of 15 times opening is completed).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), the jackpot types include "15R probability variation jackpot", "8R probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is three types of 15 rounds, 8 rounds, and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is the number of rounds executed in this embodiment. It is not limited to the one shown in the form. 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 jackpot type is three types of "15R probability variation jackpot", "8R probability variation jackpot" and "sudden probability variation jackpot" is shown, but the case is not limited to three types, for example, four types. The above jackpot types 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 "15R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, it shifts to the high probability state and has a high base. It also shifts to the state. See steps S166 to S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probabilistic state, when the fluctuation display is completed 70 times, the high base state and the high probability state are ended (see steps S168 and S144, steps S170 and S140).

The "8R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 8 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the high probability state and the high base It also shifts to the state. See steps S166 to S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probabilistic state, when the fluctuation display is completed 70 times, the high base state and the high probability state are ended (see steps S168 and S144, steps S170 and S140).

Further, the "sudden probability change jackpot" is the number of times that the big winning opening is opened less than the "15R probability variation jackpot" and the "8R probability variation jackpot" (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). It is a big hit that is allowed up to. 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 "15R probability variation jackpot" and "8R probability variation jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds, while in "sudden probability variation jackpot", the jackpot per round is long. The opening time is as short as 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the big prize opening during the big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, the probability change state is shifted to after the end of the sudden probability change jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability change state is shifted to only the high probability state without shifting to the high base state). Then, after shifting to the probabilistic state, when the fluctuation display is finished 70 times, the high probability state ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, even when a "small hit" is obtained, 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. In addition, as shown in this embodiment, when all the jackpot types are configured to be probabilistic jackpots (in this embodiment, 15R probabilistic jackpot, 8R probabilistic jackpot, sudden probabilistic jackpot), even if a small hit is not provided. Good. Further, in the case of configuring to provide a small hit when all the big hit types are probabilistic big hits as in this embodiment, a sudden probabilistic big hit that is only shifted to a high probability state and is not accompanied by a high base state is generated. It is preferable to provide it (the opening pattern of the big winning opening is also the same for the sudden change big hit and the small hit).

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 "15R probability variation jackpot", "8R 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.

In the present embodiment, as described above, only the jackpot type that shifts to the high probability state is provided, but the jackpot that does not shift to the high probability state (so-called normal jackpot) may be provided. In addition, when the state shifts to the high probability state, the high probability state is terminated by shifting to the normal state when the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times is performed, but when the configuration has a normal jackpot, the high probability The high-probability state may be terminated by shifting to the normal state when a normal big hit occurs without setting a limit on the number of times in the state.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probabilistic state based on the jackpot type of the jackpot that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game shifts to a probabilistic state, while the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit. It may be such that it shifts to the normal state when it does not pass. In that case, by changing the ease of passing the game ball to the specific area depending on the jackpot type, a substantial probability variation jackpot and a non-probability variation jackpot may be realized. For example, the ease of passing the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening depending on the big hit type. Specifically, the jackpot type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set as a jackpot that the game ball can easily pass through to a specific area (substantial probability variation jackpot), and the jackpot type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is played in a specific area. It may be a big hit (substantially non-probable variable big hit) that the ball does not easily pass through.

In the present embodiment, when a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to the high probability state and the high base state, and when the fluctuation display of 70 times is completed, the high probability state and the high base state are switched. Although it is configured to end, the number of fluctuation displays from the transition to each gaming state to the end does not have to be the same in the high probability state and the high base state. For example, the high-probability state may be terminated when the 70-time variation display is completed after the jackpot is completed, and the high-probability state may be terminated when the 71-time variation display is completed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a probabilistic jackpot suddenly occurs, it is decided to shift to only the high probability state without shifting to the high base state after the jackpot ends, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the 15R probability variable jackpot or 8R Similar to the time when the probability change jackpot occurs, the probability change state and the high base state may be shifted. Further, it may be decided whether or not to shift to the high base state based on the game state when the probability change big hit suddenly occurs. For example, if a sudden probability change jackpot occurs in a high base state, it shifts to a high base state, but if a sudden probability change jackpot occurs in a low base state, it does not shift to a high base state. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize which of the hits has occurred.

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).

In each of the fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C for big hits, numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of random numbers (random 2) for determination of the variation pattern type, which are normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, Judgment values corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, special CA4-2, and non-reach CA3-4 are set.

For example, the variation pattern type determination table 132A for jackpot shown in FIG. 9 (A) used when the jackpot type is "8R probability variation jackpot" and FIG. 9 (FIG. 9) used when the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot". The allocation of judgment values for the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, super CA3-3, and non-reach CA3-4 is different from that of the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in B).

As described above, when the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the jackpot type are compared, the assignment 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. In the present embodiment, the non-reach CA3-4, which is a "sudden big hit", is assigned to "8R probable big hit" or "15R probable big hit", but is also assigned to "sudden probable big hit". It may be assigned only to the 15R probability variation jackpot, or it may be assigned only to the 8R probability variation jackpot.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of "15R probability variation jackpot" or "8R probability variation jackpot", a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. When the value of is 150 to 221 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 8R probability variation jackpot and the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B for 15R probability variation jackpot, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream and the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-reach are super reach and pseudo. Fluctuation pattern types without reams 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 fluctuation pattern type to which a judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "suddenly probable big hit" and the sudden probable big hit state is controlled, the case where the 15R probable big hit or the 8R probable big hit is controlled Can be determined for different variation pattern types.

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 (D) are explanatory views showing the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. Of these, FIG. 10 (A) shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135A used when the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending 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 high probability / high base state (a state after the end of the big hit by the 15R probability change big hit or the 8R probability change big hit until the end of the 70th variation display) in the game state. The deviation pattern type determination table 135C used in the case is shown. Further, FIG. 10D is used when the gaming state is a high probability / low base state among the probability change states (a state after the end of the big hit due to the sudden probability change big hit until the end of the 70th variation display). The variation pattern type determination table 135D for loss is shown. The deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determination of 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.

As shown in FIGS. 10 (C) and 10 (D), in this embodiment, even in the case of the probability change state, when the fluctuation display after the end of the big hit by the sudden change big hit is performed, the 15R probability change big hit Compared to the case where the fluctuation display after the end of the jackpot by the 8R probability variation jackpot is performed, the rate of selecting the fluctuation pattern with super reach is high. By doing so, in this embodiment, the player for being in a high probability state by displaying the fluctuation of the super reach with a high probability in the high probability state after the big hit due to the sudden probability change big hit. Is raising expectations.

In addition, by configuring so as to increase the ratio of super reach from the fluctuation display before the end of the probability change state (for example, 5 times before) to the fluctuation display of the final round, the game for the jackpot immediately before the end of the probability change state. It may be to raise the expectation of the person. In this case, for example, at the end of the big hit, 75 times are set in the high probability number counter and the high base number counter described later (for example, 75 is set in both the high probability number counter and the high base number counter, and 75 times. The high-probability / high-base state may be continued until the fluctuation display of the above is finished. The high-probability count counter is set to 75, the high-base count counter is set to 70, and the probability change state ends. The fluctuation display from the previous to the final round may be controlled to a high probability / low base state. Note that the fluctuation display from before the end of the probability variation state to the final fluctuation display is controlled to a high probability / low base state. In this case, the deviation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D may be selected by checking the high probability flag and the high base flag according to the same control as that shown in this embodiment. (See steps S95, S96, S100, and S101). At the start of the fluctuation display, whether or not the values of the high probability count counter and the high base count counter are within the remaining predetermined number (for example, 5) (probability change state). (Whether or not the remaining number of times is within the predetermined number of times) is confirmed, and if it is within the predetermined number (for example, 5), the deviation pattern type determination for increasing the ratio of super reach shown in FIG. 10 (D) is increased. The table 135D may be selected, and if the value of the counter is still larger than a predetermined number (for example, 5), the deviation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C may be selected. The control method in the case of configuring to increase the ratio of super reach from the fluctuation display before the predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times before) when the probability change state ends is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, by setting 71 in the high probability count counter and setting 66 in the high base count counter as in this embodiment, from 5 fluctuations before the end of the probability variation state to the final variation display. Controls to a high probability / low base state, and selects the deviation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D by checking whether the value of the high probability number counter is within 5 remaining. You may. Further, the number of fluctuations after the big hit may be judged by using another counter instead of judging based on the count value of the high probability number counter or the high base number counter. For example, a counter for counting the number of fluctuations after the end of the big hit game is provided, and the probability change is made by confirming whether or not the count value of the counter is within a predetermined range (for example, 71 to 75 or 66 to 71). It may be determined whether or not the state is between 5 before the end of the change and the final display of the change, and the deviation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D may be selected. In addition, when the configuration is such that the period from the variation display before the predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times before) the probability variation state ends to the end of the final variation display is controlled to the high probability / low base state, this execution is performed. In the variation pattern setting process, the deviation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D may be selected depending on the state of the high probability flag and the high base flag (see steps S95, S96, S100, and S101). ).

In the example shown in FIG. 10, a case where different deviation pattern type determination tables 135B to 135D are used for the case where the game state is the high base 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 outliers in the case of the high base 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 high-base out-of-order variation pattern type determination table 135C is used regardless of the total number of reserved storages is shown, but the high-base out-of-alignment variation pattern is used. As the 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 game 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 is made 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 deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately 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 storage number 0 to 2, the first reserved storage number 3, the first reserved storage number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number 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 variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B for deviation, the numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of the random numbers (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type are 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 reach (without specific effects such as pseudo-ream or slip 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” is a variable display result without, for example, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect. Is a variable display pattern (variable pattern) used when is not 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. When the game state is in the high base state, the total number of pending storages is 1 or 2. However (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 determined by selecting the deviation pattern type determination table for shortening. May be possible.

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 the determination to set the variable display result to "big hit" or "small hit" is made. 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 one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, super CA3-3, and non-reach CA3-4. , The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is set to either the special CA4-1 or the 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 the fluctuation pattern with only the normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern type including the fluctuation pattern with the normal reach and the pseudo-ream. A certain normal CA3-2, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach (sometimes accompanied by a pseudo-reach together with super reach), and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only a sudden jackpot. The case where it is classified into non-reach CA3-4 is shown. 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 FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, instead of dividing the variation pattern type according to the presence / 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 specific effect, and the special CA4-2 includes the special PG1-2 and the special with the specific effect. It may be configured to include 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 the determination to make the variable display result "out of order" is made. It is a table referred to to determine the variation 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 8C06 (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 8C06 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (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 data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, 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 and A002 (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 designation command or a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is used depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the jackpot start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "15R probability variation jackpot" or "8R probability variation jackpot", and in the case of "sudden probability variation jackpot" or "small hit". The small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to send a fanfare designation command for suddenly probabilistic jackpot start designation when it is a sudden probability change jackpot, but not to send a fanfare designation command when it is a small hit. May be 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 with a command (A10A (H)) during which the large winning opening is open to specify 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 designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "15R probability variation jackpot" or "8R probability variation jackpot". The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command: ending 2 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 (high probability / high base state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the high probability / high base state. The command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / low base state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the high probability / low base state.

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command) for designating that the first start prize has been awarded. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command) for designating that the second start prize has been awarded. In this embodiment, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command below.

The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number designation command) for designating the total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total hold storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total hold storage number subtraction designation command, but does not use the total hold storage number subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total number of pending storages, a command for specifying the total number of pending storages after subtraction may be sent.

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

Further, in this embodiment, as the hold storage information, a start prize designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 has been started is transmitted, and the total number of reserved storages is stored. Although the case where the total number of reserved storage number specification command for specifying is transmitted is shown, the effect control command to be transmitted as the reserved storage information is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved storages increases, the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number addition designation command (first reserved storage number addition designation command or second reserved storage number addition) indicating that the second reserved storage number has increased While sending the specified command), when the number of reserved storages decreases, the 1st reserved storage number or the 2nd reserved storage number subtraction specification command (1st reserved storage number subtraction specification command or The second hold storage number subtraction designation command) may be 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 the fluctuation pattern type judgment falls within the judgment result at the time of winning. (Variable category command).

In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 21) 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 occurs 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 "15R probability variation 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 "8R 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 5 designation command) in which "04 (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 6 designation command) in which "05 (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 and a variable category command is transmitted according to the determination that the value of is in the range of which determination value.

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 the 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 variation pattern type is Super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation 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 12, 21 to 29, and each variation in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 9 (A) to 9 (D) and FIGS. 10 (C) and 10 (D). A threshold value used for category judgment is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of the range of judgment values assigned to the pattern type.

Further, for example, when it is determined that the game state is high probability / high base state 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 the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not it becomes 1 to 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.

Further, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state has a high probability / low base state and is out of order at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not it becomes 1 to 79. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1), the CPU 56 sets "0A (H)" in the EXT data. Send a category 11 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "0B (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of Super CA2-7). The variable category 12 command is sent.

Even when the gaming state is a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state or high probability / low base state), even if the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA2-7 is assigned to the judgment value range of 230 to 251. Good. 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 "8R probability variation 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. Judge whether or not. 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 241 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA3-3 is used). The variable category 23 command is sent. Further, the CPU 56 sets "19 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 242 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA3-4). The variable category 30 command is sent.

Further, for example, when it is determined that "15R probability variation 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 38. Judge whether or not. 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 a variable category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "15 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 221 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of Super CA3-3). Send variable category 26 commands. Further, the CPU 56 sets "1A (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 222 to 251 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is non-reach CA3-4). The variable category 31 command is sent.

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 variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type of the special CA4-1 is used), 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.

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". Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

As a 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.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart 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 generated, or if the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won a prize in the second start prize opening 14 is turned on, that is, the start prize to the second start prize opening 14 is turned on. If is occurring, the start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). 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 fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation 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, 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 a 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 with a command (A10A (H)) during which the large winning opening is open to specify 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 high probability flag or a high base 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. In addition, 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 preprocessing 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. 19 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1222. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1222.

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 S1213), 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 S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) for storing the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Data indicating "first" is set in the area (step S1215).

In this embodiment, when the first start port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the first start winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set. When the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening 14,) data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" when the first start port switch 13a is turned on in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating “second”. In this case, if there is no corresponding hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). As shown in FIG. 20 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage number counter is secured in the hold specific area. Note that FIG. 20A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 20 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage number counter is secured in the hold specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first winning opening 13 or the first 2 Data indicating that the winning order is "first" or "second" is set based on the winning of the starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 20B) (see FIG. 20B). Step S1216). In the process of step S1216, 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 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. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

FIG. 20B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 20B, 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.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for determining in advance the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (step S1217). 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 S1218), and transmits the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and sets the total hold storage number designation command. Is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1221).

By executing the processes of steps S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 is irrespective of the gaming state (whether or not it is in the high probability state or high base state, or whether or not it is in the jackpot gaming state). Is sure to transmit both the symbol designation command and the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100 each time the start winning prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13.

Further, in this embodiment, when the processing of steps S1218 to S1221 is executed and a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first starting winning winning designation are made. A set of four commands, a command and a command for specifying the total number of pending storages, is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (step S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. 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 storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1224), and the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1225). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S1226).

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 20B) (see FIG. 20B). Step S1227). In the process of step S1227, 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 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. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a 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 S1228). 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 S1229), and transmits the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1230). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1231), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and sets the total hold storage number designation command. Is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1232).

By executing the processes of steps S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 is irrespective of the gaming state (whether or not it is in the high probability state or high base state, or whether or not it is in the jackpot gaming state). Is sure to transmit both the symbol designation command and the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100 each time the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning opening 14.

Further, in this embodiment, when the processing of steps S1229 to S1232 is executed and a start winning is generated in the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a second starting winning winning designation are made. A set of four commands, a command and a command for specifying the total number of pending storages, is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random number (random number R) extracted in steps S126 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8 (A), and these 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 in 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, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as will be described later, the effect control microcomputer is based on the judgment result at the time of winning. A continuous notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the effect symbol by 100.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 has a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / It is confirmed whether or not the high probability flag indicating that the state is in the low base state is set (step S221). If the high probability flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random number R) extracted in steps S126 and S1227 with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 8 (A). 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 15R probability variation jackpot, an 8R probability variation jackpot, or a sudden probability variation jackpot occurs before, the normal state may be changed to the probability variation 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 S126 and S1227 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 S1217). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in (for special symbols). Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1228), 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 is set with whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and whether or not it is a high base state (specifically, a high probability flag and a high base flag are set. Whether or not) is determined. It should be noted that, from the time when it is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is in the high probability state and whether or not it is in the high base state at the time of starting winning, until the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. Multiple variable displays may be performed. Therefore, the game state is between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S225 whether the probability state is high and the base state is high, and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a 15R probability variation jackpot, an 8R probability variation jackpot, or a sudden probability variation jackpot occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state is changed to the probability variation 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 high probability / high base 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, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value 79 when it is determined that the gaming state is a high probability / low base 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 79 or less, and if the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 1 to 79). Determines to set "0A (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). Further, when the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, when it is 80 to 251), it is determined that "0B (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, the CPU 56 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 it 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 common for at least the fluctuation pattern type that is "non-reach out" and the fluctuation pattern type that is "super reach out", so that "non-reach" is used. It is possible to determine whether or not the result is "off" or "out of super reach".

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data "05 (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 S126 and S1227. 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 prize in the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217). (For special symbol) 131a is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot", "8R probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot". Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1228), 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 "15R probability variation jackpot", "8R 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 "15R probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "01 (H)" indicating that the "15R probability variation jackpot" is obtained in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "8R probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "02 (H)" indicating that the "8R probability variation jackpot" is obtained in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "sudden probability change big hit" occurs, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "04 (H)" indicating that the "sudden probability change big hit" occurs 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, 149 and 241 when it determines that the “8R 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 74 or less, and when the threshold value is 74 or less (that is, when it 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 241 or less (that is, when the threshold value is 150 to 241), it is determined that "12 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is not 241 or less (that is, when it is 242 to 251), it is determined that "19 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that it is a "15R probability variation jackpot", it sets the threshold values 38, 79, and 221. 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 38 or less, and when the threshold value is 38 or less (that is, when it 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 221 or less (that is, when it is 80 to 221), it is determined that "15 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not 221 or less (that is, 222 to 251), it is determined that "1A (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the "sudden probability change jackpot" is determined, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 100. 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 S126 and S1227 to determine which value of the variation pattern type determination random number is. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

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 values of the random number 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 "1A (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 the hit is a big hit or a small hit, 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. Based on the receipt of the category command, the continuous advance notice effect described later may be executed.

22 and 23 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, if the customer waiting demo designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demo designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets the customer waiting demo designation command transmission flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after 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 flag for sending the customer waiting demo designation command may be reset when the next variation display of the special symbol is started.

In step S51, the CPU 56 does not confirm the value of the total number of reserved storages, but confirms whether or not the data is set in the first area of the specific reserved area, and if it is set, the pending storages. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S52, and if it is not set, it may be determined that there is no hold storage and the process proceeds to step S51A.

If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first data among the data set in the holding specific area (see FIG. 20A) is the data indicating "first". (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating the "first" (that is, the data indicating the "second") (N in step S52), the CPU 56 uses the special symbol pointer (third). Data indicating "second" is set in the flag) indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "first" (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

By executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is changed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. The display or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case is shown, the variation display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. In this case, for example, in the case of shifting to the high base state, it becomes easy to start winning a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15, and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display of the special symbol may be preferentially executed.

When the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) is determined by the big hit determination in the low probability state in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. It is possible to execute only the process of comparing with the value and not to compare with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed, and the processes of steps S221 and S222 are performed. You may not do it). 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 fluctuation start. 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 number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or the first reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved storage number) = 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 reserved 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 is set with a high-probability flag indicating that it is in a high-probability state, and a high-probability high-base state background when a high-base flag indicating that it is in a high-base state is set. Controls the transmission of specified commands. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit a high-probability low-base state background designation command when only the high-probability flag is set and the high-base flag is not set. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the normal state background specification command if neither the high probability flag nor the high base 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 starting the fluctuation of the special symbol, the effect control micro is performed in the order of the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total hold storage number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. It will be transmitted to the computer 100. 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 total hold storage number subtraction specification command is sent. 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 the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, 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 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. 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 (high probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the probability that the game state will be a big hit is higher than in the non-probability state (normal state). Is configured to be high. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the probability variation 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 the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set to be 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 a probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic state and is reset when the probabilistic state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be "15R probability variation jackpot", "8R probability variation jackpot" or "sudden probability variation jackpot", and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Then, after the jackpot game is completed, it is reset when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment) is completed.

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 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). 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 (“15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, which corresponds 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. 8R probability variation jackpot ”or“ sudden probability variation jackpot ”) is determined as the type of jackpot (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Do. 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 "15R probability variation jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "8R probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is "sudden probability change jackpot", "04" 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, any one of the jackpot symbols "1", "7", and "9" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "sudden probability variation jackpot", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when it is determined to be "8R probability variation jackpot", "7" is the stop symbol of the special symbol. If it is decided and it is decided to be "15R probability variation jackpot", "9" is decided 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. 24 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 S102.

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 S102.

When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the high base flag indicating that the high base state is set is set (step S95). The high base flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability change state, and is reset when the high base state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be "15R probability variation jackpot" or "8R probability variation jackpot", and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Further, after the jackpot game is completed, it is reset when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment) is completed.

If the high base flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S96). If the high probability flag is not set (N in step S96), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S97). If the total number of pending storage is less than 3 (N in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the deviation pattern type determination table 135A (N of step S97) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. (See FIG. 10 (A)) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S97), 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 S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

When the high probability flag is set (Y in step S96), that is, when the gaming state is the high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. As the table used for this purpose, the deviation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 10D) is selected (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

When the high base flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (in this embodiment, it is controlled to a low probability / high base state). (Therefore, if the high base flag is set, it is a high probability / high base state), the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. The pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S101 is executed and the gaming 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. When the gaming state is a high probability / high base 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 S102 described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S105. 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 high probability / high base state or 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 high probability / high base state (see FIG. 10C) and a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages (see FIG. 10C). Although the case where the table is different from that of FIG. 10B) is shown, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is in the high base state, when the total number of pending storages is almost 0 (for example, when it is 0, or when it is 0 or 1), It is also possible not to display the fluctuation of the shortened fluctuation. 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 in the process of steps S92, S94, S98, S99, S100 or S101. By referring to the selected table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102).

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 S102. ), One of the out-of-order fluctuation pattern determination tables 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). 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 S103, the variation pattern Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S105). 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 S106). 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 change 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 S107).

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 S108). 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 S109).

In the case where it is determined to be out of order, instead of suddenly determining the fluctuation pattern type, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, the processes of steps S95 to S102 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 reduced, as shown in this embodiment, “super reach is lost” depending on the fluctuation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the reach determination random number. It is preferable that the continuous advance notice effect is performed by preliminarily determining whether or not the result is "non-reach out".

FIG. 25 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 6 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 S118. When the jackpot flag is set, depending on the type of jackpot, control is performed to send the display result 2 designation command when "15R probability variation jackpot" is set, and display result 3 when "8R probability variation jackpot" is set. Control to send the designated command (step S112). In addition, whether or not it is "15R probability variation jackpot" is specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. Yes, whether or not it is an "8R probability variation jackpot" is 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". it can. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 5 designation command when it is not a probability variation jackpot, that is, when it is a sudden probability variation jackpot (step S117).

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 S118). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 6 designated command (step S119). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S118), that is, when it is off, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S120).

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 S121).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the total hold storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total hold storage number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, that the total hold storage number subtraction specification command was transmitted when the total hold storage number subtraction specification command was transmitted in step S1122 described later. The combined hold storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag indicating the above is set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the total hold storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set total hold storage number subtraction specification command sent flag is reset by the special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing described later when the variable display of the special symbol is terminated or the jackpot is terminated. do it.

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

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. 27 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 resets the high-probability flag indicating that it is in the high-probability state and the high-base flag indicating that it is in the high-base state if it is set (step S132). ), Control to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is "15R probability variation jackpot" or "8R probability variation jackpot", the jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of big hit is a sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot", "8R probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (stored in the jackpot type buffer). It is judged based on the data).

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 the large winning opening opening counter is opened (for example, 15 times in the case of "15R probability change big hit", 8 times in the case of "8R probability change big hit", and 2 times in the case of "sudden probability change big hit". ) Is set (step S135). In addition, the round time per round in the jackpot game is also set. In the case of a sudden probability variation jackpot, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, 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 high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S137). When the high probability flag is set (that is, when the probability change state (high probability / high base state or high probability / low base state)), the number of times the special symbol can change in the high probability state is indicated. The value of the high probability number counter is set to -1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the high probability number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag (step S140). If the high probability flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S141.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the high base flag indicating that the high base state is set is set (step S141). When the high base flag is set (that is, in the high probability / high base state), the value of the high base count counter indicating the variable number of special symbols in the high base state is set to -1 (that is, in the high probability / high base state). Step S142). Then, when the value of the high base count counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the high base flag (step S144). Then, the process proceeds to step S145. If the high base flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S145 as it is.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S145). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). 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 S147). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (step S148). 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 S149).

If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S145), 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 S150).

FIG. 28 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 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end designation command is transmitted, and if it is a sudden probability variation jackpot, a small hit / sudden probability variation jackpot end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is being performed in the effect 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 type is a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot (step S166). Whether or not it is a 15R probability variation jackpot, an 8R probability variation jackpot, or a sudden probability variation jackpot is specifically determined by the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing being "01", "02", or It can be determined by confirming whether or not it is "04". If it is a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag to shift the game state to the time reduction state (step S167), and sets 70 in the high base number counter (step S168). Further, the high probability flag is set to shift the gaming state to the probability change state (step S169), and 70 is set in the high probability number counter (step S170). Then, the process proceeds to step S171. If it is neither a 15R probability variation jackpot nor an 8R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it is a sudden probability variation jackpot), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S169.

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).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 29 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 process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

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 the processes corresponding to the control state in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9. The display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

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. 30 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.

31 and 32 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 number 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 (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (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 one of the symbol specification commands (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 first transmits the received symbol specification command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area of (step S652).

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning. As shown in FIG. 33, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total number of pending storages is secured in the command storage area at the time of starting winning. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218 to S1221 and S1229 to S1232 of the start port switch passing process of FIG. 19, when there is a start prize to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. In addition, four commands are set in one timer interrupt: a symbol specification command, a variable category command, a start prize specification command (first start prize specification command or a second start prize specification command), and a total hold storage number specification command. Is sent by. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 33, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the start prize designation command, and the total hold storage number designation command can be stored in association with each storage area 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area. The storage area is secured as described above.

In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores the commands in the order in which they are received in the first vacant storage area of the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the start winning prize designation command, and the total hold storage number designation command are sent in this order within one timer interrupt. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, the command is transmitted. As shown in FIG. 33, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the start winning prize designation command, and the total hold storage number designation command are stored in each storage area 1 to 8 in this order (note that in FIG. 33, FIG. An example is shown in which commands are stored in storage areas 1 to 5).

In the example shown in FIG. 33, the total hold storage number specification command (which specifies the total hold storage number 7 in the storage area in which up to 7 hold storages are generated in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored). C207 (H)) is stored, and then the storage state of the start winning command storage area in the situation where one hold memory is exhausted and the variable display based on the second hold memory is started is shown. ..

In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 33 is in step S663 described later each time the variable display of the effect symbol is started (every time the total hold storage number subtraction designation command is received). 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 starting winning are shifted. For example, when a new variation display of the effect symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 33, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted, and each command stored in the storage area 2 is stored. Each command shifted to the area 1 and 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 and stored in the storage area 5. Each command is shifted to the storage area 4. The timing at which each command is deleted may be the timing at which the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and the effect symbol variation start process described later may be in progress.

Further, in this embodiment, when the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the start prize designation command, and the total pending memory number designation command received when the start prize occurs are comprehensively expressed, the command at the time of the start prize is also used. Say. In addition, among the commands at the time of starting winning, the starting winning designation command and the total holding storage number designation command, which are commands for designating information that can recognize that the first hold storage number or the second hold storage number has increased, are used. When expressed comprehensively, it is also called reserved storage information. In addition, a symbol designation command and a symbol designation command which are commands indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined by the winning effect processing (see FIG. 21) at the time of starting winning, the judgment result of the big hit type, and the judgment result of the variation pattern type. 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 any of the variable category commands (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variable category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command among ~ 8 is stored (step S654A). Then, the variable category command reception flag indicating that the variable category command has been received is set (step S654B).

If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the total hold storage display unit 18c by one and updates the total hold storage number display (step S655). Step S656A). Then, the received first start prize designation command is transferred to the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. Store (step S656B).

If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display in the total hold storage display unit 18c by one, and updates the total hold storage number display. The hold storage number display is updated (step S658A). Then, the received second start prize designation command is transferred to the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. Store (step S658B).

If the received effect control command is a total hold storage number designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 transmits the received total hold storage number designation command to each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command, variable category command, and start prize designation command among the storage areas 1 to 8 are stored (step S660).

If the received effect control command is a total hold storage number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 erases the first hold display in the total hold storage display unit 18c, and sets the remaining hold display to 1. The total hold storage number display in the total hold storage display unit 18c is updated by shifting one by one (step S662). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the total hold storage display unit 18c are lit and the total hold storage number subtraction specification command is received, the first hold display is deleted. At the same time, the hold display displayed in the second position is shifted to the first display area, the hold display displayed in the third position is shifted to the second display area, and the hold display is displayed in the fourth display area. The hold display that has been displayed is shifted to the third display area, and the hold display that has been displayed at the fifth position is shifted to the fourth display area. Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts displaying the active hold display (step S662a).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the data in the storage area 1 in the command storage area at the time of starting winning, shifts and stores the remaining data (step S663).

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 S684). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. 29. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a continuous advance notice effect determination process for determining the effect content in the continuous advance notice effect (step S800A). Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes an operation reception process for receiving an operation from the player on the push button 120 (step S800B).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of steps S800 to S810 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 big hit display process (step S804), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit display process (step S808) 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).

Small hit display process (step S808): After the end of the fluctuation time, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (step S809).

Small hit opening process (step S809): Performs a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening. When the closing condition of the large winning opening is satisfied and there is still the remaining opening, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit display process (step S808). Further, when all the releases are completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (step S810).

Small hit end effect process (step S810): The effect display device 9 performs display control to notify the player that the small hit 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. 35 is a flowchart showing a continuous advance notice effect determination process. In the continuous advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received (step S3501), and if not, ends the process as it is. When a new start winning command is received, the hold display of the "white" display mode is displayed (step S3502). In the present embodiment, as shown in step S3502, the hold display of the display mode of "white" is displayed when the start winning is generated, but the operation instruction image described later is also displayed at the same time. May be. In addition, the display may be started in a display mode other than "white". For example, a hold mode to be displayed at the time of starting winning is drawn from a display mode having a lower reliability for a big hit than the upper limit display mode described later. It may be decided by.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the continuous advance notice effect in progress flag indicating that the continuous advance notice effect is being executed is set (step S3503). In the continuous notice effect, when the player's action (pressing operation of the push button 120) is detected during the predetermined validity period, the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display, which is the target of the notice, changes at a predetermined rate. It is a production. An operation instruction image (specifically, an image imitating the push button 120) for urging the player to operate the push button 120 is attached to the hold display or the active hold display to be notified. This suggests that the push button 120 is in the valid period. The valid period of the operation in the present embodiment is the period from the time when the start winning is won until the super reach occurs in the fluctuation which is the object of the notice of the continuous notice effect. In addition, when an operation on the push button 120 by the player is detected during the valid period, a suggestion effect (specifically, an operation) suggesting that the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display, which is the target of the notice, changes. An effect of displaying an image (effect) that causes the instruction image to emit light is performed.

In step S3503, when the continuous advance notice effect is set, that is, when the continuous advance notice effect is executed for any of the hold display or the active hold display, the effect control CPU 101 will be described later. The continuous advance notice effect determination process is terminated as it is without performing steps S3508 to S3519 (process for executing the continuous advance notice effect). As a result, when the continuous notice effect is executed for any of the hold display or the active hold display, the execution of the new continuous notice effect is restricted. Therefore, when one of the display modes of the hold display or the active hold display has already been changed, the change of the display mode of the other hold display or the active hold display is restricted. Further, since the continuous advance notice effect is not executed for a plurality of hold displays or active hold displays at the same time, the suggestion effect is not executed for the plurality of hold displays or active hold displays. This prevents it from becoming difficult to recognize which hold display or active hold display the suggestion effect is being executed.

In step S3503, when the continuous advance notice effect is not set, that is, when the continuous advance notice effect is not executed for any of the hold display or the active hold display, the effect control CPU 101 is set to the specific effect mode flag. Is set or not (step S3504). In the present embodiment, a normal effect mode and a specific effect mode are provided as effect modes having different effect contents, and the specific effect mode flag is a flag indicating that the effect mode is the specific effect mode. When the specific effect mode flag is not set, that is, in the normal effect mode, the continuous advance notice effect determination process is terminated as it is without performing steps S350 to S3519. As a result, in the normal effect mode, the execution of the continuous advance notice effect is not newly started (that is, the continuous advance notice effect can be executed only in the specific effect mode). It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the continuous advance notice effect can be executed regardless of which effect mode is used.

In step S3504, when the specific effect mode flag is set, that is, in the specific effect mode, whether or not the effect control CPU 101 is a variable category command indicating that the received variable category command is super reach. (Step S3505). Here, the variable category command indicating that it is super reach includes a variable category command (variable category 8 command, variable category 10 command, variable category 12 command) indicating that the variable type is super CA2-7, and the variable type is super. It is a variable category command (variable category 23 command, variable category 26 command) indicating CA3-3. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern type is accompanied by super reach. If it is not a variable category indicating that it is super reach, the process ends as it is. As a result, in the present embodiment, the continuous advance notice effect can be executed only in the hold display or the active hold display corresponding to the fluctuation that develops into super reach. In addition, it may be possible to execute the continuous advance notice effect even in the hold display or the active hold display corresponding to the deviation fluctuation that does not become super reach, and in that case, the display mode is not changed even when the operation is accepted (“white”). It may be (maintained as it is).

In step S3505, in the case of the variable category indicating that it is super reach, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect for the new hold memory based on the total number of hold storages. A lottery is performed (step S3507). Specifically, the continuous notice effect execution lottery is performed using the continuous notice effect execution lottery table described later in FIGS. 36 (a) and 36 (b).

36 (a) and 36 (b) are explanatory views showing a continuous notice effect execution lottery table. The lottery table for executing the continuous advance notice effect shown in FIGS. 36 (a) and 36 (b) is assigned a determination value corresponding to whether or not the continuous advance notice effect is executed depending on whether the hit is a big hit or not. In the examples shown in 36 (a) and 36 (b), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of simplicity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the continuous advance notice effect execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, FIG. 36A shows a continuous advance notice effect execution lottery table selected when the total number of reserved storages is “1”. When the continuous notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 36 (a) is used, if it is a big hit, it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect at a rate of 30/100, and it is continuous at a rate of 70/100. It is decided not to execute the notice effect. Further, in the case of an outlier, it is determined that the continuous advance notice effect is executed at a rate of 1/100, and that the continuous advance notice effect is not executed at a rate of 99/100.

Further, for example, FIG. 36B shows a continuous advance notice effect execution lottery table selected when the total number of reserved storages is “2” or more. When the continuous notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 36B is used, in the case of a big hit, it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect at a rate of 60/100, and the continuous notice effect is continuously performed at a rate of 40/100. It is decided not to execute the notice effect. Further, in the case of an outlier, it is decided to execute the continuous advance notice effect at a ratio of 20/100, and it is determined not to execute the continuous advance notice effect at a ratio of 80/100.

As described above, when the total number of reserved storages is "2" or more, the continuous advance notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the total number of reserved storages is less than "2". In the present embodiment, different continuous notice effect execution lottery tables are used depending on whether the total number of reserved memories is "2" or more and the total number of reserved memories is "1". The case where the total number of reserved storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number is not limited to this as long as the continuous advance notice effect is executed at a higher rate than the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than a predetermined number. For example, it is assumed that different continuous notice effect execution lottery tables are used depending on whether the total number of reserved memories is "4" or more and the total number of reserved memories is less than "4", and the total number of reserved memories is "4". In the case of "" or more, the continuous advance notice effect may be executed at a higher rate than in the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than "4". Further, it is possible to use a lottery table for executing the continuous advance notice effect, which differs depending on the total number of reserved storages, and to execute the continuous advance notice effect at a higher rate as the total number of pending storages increases. Further, different continuous notice effect execution lottery tables may be used depending on whether the newly generated reserved memory is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory. In that case, if the newly generated hold memory is the first hold memory, a continuous notice effect execution lottery is performed at a different ratio based on the number of the first hold memories, and the newly generated hold memory is the second hold memory. If there is, the continuous notice effect execution lottery may be performed at different ratios based on the second reserved memory number. Further, regardless of the total number of reserved memories, the continuous advance notice effect execution lottery may be performed at a uniform rate.

After step S3507, if it is determined not to execute the continuous notice effect in the continuous notice effect execution lottery, the process ends as it is. When it is decided to execute the continuous advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets the continuous advance notice effect in progress flag and the validity period flag indicating that the operation to the push button 120 is in the valid period (step). S3508, S3509), the operation instruction image is displayed in addition to the hold display displayed in step S3502 (step S3510).

After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets “0” in the display mode step P (step S3512). The display mode stage P is a value indicating the stage of the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display, which is the target of the notice of the continuous notice effect. Specifically, when the display mode stage P is "0", it indicates that the display mode is "white", and when the display mode stage P is "1", the display mode is "yellow". When the display mode stage P is "2", the display mode is "blue", and when the display mode stage P is "3", the display mode is "red". Show that.

After step S3512, the effect control CPU 101 performs an upper limit display mode determination lottery for determining the upper limit display mode which is the upper limit of the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect (step S3513). Specifically, the upper limit display mode determination lottery is performed using the upper limit display mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 36 (c).

FIG. 36C is an explanatory diagram showing an upper limit display mode determination lottery table. In the upper limit display mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 36 (c), determination values corresponding to the upper limit display modes (“red”, “blue”, “yellow”) are displayed depending on whether the hit is a big hit or a miss. Although they are assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 36 (c), the percentage of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of brevity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the upper limit display mode, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, in the case of a big hit, "red" is determined as the upper limit display mode at a rate of 50/100, "blue" is determined as the upper limit display mode at a rate of 30/100, and the upper limit is determined at a rate of 20/100. "Yellow" is determined as the display mode. If it is out of alignment, "red" is determined as the upper limit display mode at a ratio of 20/100, "blue" is determined as an upper limit display mode at a ratio of 30/100, and the upper limit is determined at a ratio of 50/100. "Yellow" is determined as the display mode. As a result, the reliability of the occurrence of a big hit in the upper limit display mode is higher in the order of "red", "blue", and "yellow". In the present embodiment, the upper limit display mode is determined at a rate according to whether or not it is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is determined based on, for example, a fluctuation pattern. It may be that. Specifically, the upper limit display mode may be determined at a different ratio depending on which variable category command the received variable category command is.

When the upper limit display mode determined in step S3513 is "red", the effect control CPU 101 sets "3" as the upper limit display mode step Pmax (Y, S3515 in step S3514). When the upper limit display mode determined in step S3513 is "blue", the effect control CPU 101 sets "2" as the upper limit display mode step Pmax (Y, S3517 in step S3516). When the upper limit display mode determined in step S3513 is "yellow", the effect control CPU 101 sets "1" as the upper limit display mode step Pmax (N in step S3516). After setting the upper limit display mode step Pmax, the effect control CPU 101 sets the current total reserved storage number in the residual variation number Q indicating the remaining variation number of the continuous advance notice effect being executed (step S3519). As will be described later, since the residual fluctuation number Q is subtracted by "1" at the start of the fluctuation, if the residual fluctuation number Q is "0", it is the last fluctuation in the continuous advance notice effect being executed (that is,). The notice target of the continuous notice effect during execution is the active hold display).

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the operation reception process. In the operation reception process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the validity period flag is set (step S3901). If the validity period flag is not set, the process ends as it is. If it is set, it is determined whether or not the operation for the push button 120 has been accepted (step S3903), and if the operation has not been accepted, the process ends as it is. When the operation is accepted in step S3903, the suggestion effect is executed for the hold display or the active hold display which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect (step S3904). In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is always executed when the player's motion is detected during the valid period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the suggestion effect is performed every time the motion is detected. A lottery for deciding whether or not to execute the above may be performed, and the suggestion effect may be executed based on the result of the lottery. In that case, the execution ratio of the suggestion effect may be different based on the total number of reserved memories. For example, the configuration may be such that the larger the total number of pending storages, the easier it is to execute the suggestion effect. In addition, after the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display, which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect, reaches the display mode with the highest reliability of the jackpot (“red” in this example), the player's operation is performed. Even if it is detected, the suggestion effect may not be executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the display mode stage P and the value of the upper limit display mode stage Pmax are the same (step S3905). If the values are the same, the display mode is already the upper limit display mode, so the process ends as it is. As a result, when the movement of the player is detected after the display mode has changed up to the upper limit, the suggestion effect is executed, but the display mode is not changed any more. Since the player is not made to recognize whether or not the display mode is already the upper limit display mode, the player can change the display mode even if the display mode is already the upper limit display mode. The push button 120 will be operated in anticipation.

When the value of the display mode stage P and the value of the upper limit display mode stage Pmax are not the same value, the effect control CPU 101 executes a display mode change lottery for determining whether or not to change the display mode (step S3906). Specifically, the display mode change lottery is executed using the display mode change lottery table shown in FIG. 38.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode change lottery table. Judgment values corresponding to the presence or absence of changes in the display mode are assigned to the upper limit display mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 38, but in the example shown in FIG. 38, the assigned judgments are assigned to simplify the explanation. The percentage of values is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the display mode change lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned. For example, in step S3906, it is determined that the display mode is changed at a rate of 1/16, and that the display mode is not changed at a rate of 15/16. In the present embodiment, when the movement of the player is detected during the valid period, whether or not the display mode is changed is determined by a predetermined ratio, but whether or not the display mode is changed. May be predetermined. For example, it may be predetermined that the display mode is always changed, or whether or not the display mode is changed according to the number of times the player's movement is detected is determined. You may. Further, in the present embodiment, it is decided whether or not to always change the display mode at a uniform rate, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, at a different rate based on the total number of reserved memories. It may be decided whether or not to change the display mode. For example, the larger the total number of reserved storages when the player's movement is detected, the easier it is to change the display mode, or conversely, the larger the total number of reserved storages when the player's movement is detected. It may be difficult to change.

After step S3906, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is decided to change the display mode in the display mode change lottery (step S3907), and if it is determined not to change the display mode, The process ends as it is. When it is decided to change the display mode, the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display, which is the target of the notice of the continuous notice effect, is switched and displayed (step S3908). Specifically, if the current display mode is "white", it will be "yellow", if the current display mode is "yellow", it will be "blue", and if the current display mode is "blue", it will be "red". Will be switched to each. In addition. In the present embodiment, the display mode is switched step by step, but the display mode may be switched step by step. Further, the number of stages to be switched may be predetermined or may be determined by lottery. After step S3908, the effect control CPU 101 adds "1" to the display mode step P (step S3909), and ends the operation acceptance process.

In the present embodiment, even if the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display, which is the display target of the continuous notice effect, does not change to the upper limit display mode until the expiration date ends. The continuous notice production will end as it is, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the upper limit display mode is not changed (including the case where the player's movement is detected but the upper limit display mode is not changed, and the case where the player's movement is not detected at all), the player's The upper limit display mode may be forcibly changed regardless of the detection of the operation. Specifically, the upper limit display mode may be forcibly changed at the timing immediately before the super reach occurs.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 34. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is normally transmitted. , The effect symbol variation start processing is started based on the reception of the variation pattern command, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, the effect symbol variation only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the variation pattern command. The display does not start.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 34. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts "1" from the residual variation number Q when the continuous advance notice effect in-progress flag is set (steps S8000A and S8000B). Then, the variation pattern command is read 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 S8002 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, or a combination of symbols that include a special image (which may be an image other than numbers) that is not normally displayed. Also called.) Is also decided. Further, when it is determined in step S8002 that the effect control CPU 101 executes the continuous effect of the effect mode of "change in the variation form when the symbol changes", the effect symbol is a so-called chance eye symbol as a stop symbol. (For example, a combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment, such as "223" or "445") is determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 41, when the received display result specification command indicates "15R probability variation jackpot" or "8R probability variation jackpot" (the received display result specification command is display result 2 designation command or display result 3 designation). (When it is a command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are the same as stop symbols. The rate of determining the stop symbol may be different depending on whether it is a "15R probability variation jackpot" or an "8R probability variation jackpot". For example, in the case of "15R probability variation jackpot", the ratio of determining the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd number symbol is increased, and in the case of "8R probability variation jackpot", the three symbols are the same even number. The ratio of determining the combination of the effect symbols aligned with the symbols may be increased.

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 5 designation command or a display result 6 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, when a reach effect is involved, the combination of the effect symbols with the two left and right symbols aligned 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. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a notice effect (a notice effect other than the continuous notice effect. For example, a step-up notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, and a production blade role in the effect display device 9 during the variable display of the effect symbol. A notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect effect and setting the effect mode of the notice effect is executed (step S8003). At this time, different effects may be selected depending on whether the effect mode is the normal effect mode or the specific effect mode.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the advance notice effect other than the continuous advance notice effect when executing the advance notice effect other than the fluctuation pattern or the continuous advance notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

FIG. 42 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, data related to the change of the display screen 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 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. 42 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

The effect control CPU 101 is determined to execute a notice effect other than the continuous notice effect, and when executing a notice effect other than the continuous notice effect, the advance notice effect other than the continuous notice effect is supported in step S8004. Select a process table.

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 S8006). For example, the effect display device 9 outputs a command to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the 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 this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls the variation pattern command so that the effect pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 101 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8007). 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 S8008).

FIG. 43 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 determines whether or not the continuous advance notice effect is set (step S8100A), and if it is not set, that is, when the continuous advance notice effect is not being executed. Goes to step S8100H.

When the continuous advance notice effect is set, that is, when the continuous advance notice effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the residual variation number Q is "0" (step S8100B). .. If the number of residual fluctuations Q is not "0", that is, if it is not the final fluctuation of the continuous advance notice effect, the process proceeds to step S8100H. If the residual variation number Q is "0", that is, if the final variation of the continuous advance notice effect (the advance notice target of the continuous advance notice effect being executed is the active hold display), the effect control CPU 101 is at the start timing of the super reach. It is determined whether or not there is (step S8100C). If it is not the start timing of the super reach, the process proceeds to step S8100H. If it is the start timing of the super reach, the display of the operation instruction image is ended (step S8100D), and the hold display and the active hold display are hidden (step S8100E). This prevents the hold display and the active hold display from hindering the super reach and reducing the effect.

After that, the valid period is terminated by resetting the valid period flag (step S8100F), and the continuous notice effect end flag indicating that the continuous notice effect ends at the end of the fluctuation during execution is set (step S8100G). As a result, the validity period will end at the timing when super reach occurs in the fluctuation that is the target of the continuous notice production.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the super reach (step S8100H). If it is not the end timing of the super reach, the process proceeds to step S8101. At the end timing of the super reach, if the hold display and the active hold display are hidden, the non-display control is canceled (step S8100I).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the fluctuation 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 S8111), 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 S8112).

FIG. 44 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). Then, the effect control CPU 101 ends the display of the active hold display (step S8302c). If the continuous advance notice effect end flag is set, the continuous advance notice effect end flag and the continuous advance notice effect in progress flag are reset (Y, S8302b in step S8302a), and the continuous advance notice effect ends. The period in which the continuous advance notice effect end flag and the continuous advance notice effect in-progress flag are set at the same time is a period after the valid period ends, which restricts the execution of the new continuous advance notice effect. As a result, the execution of the new continuous advance notice effect is restricted until the change, which is the object of the advance notice of the continuous advance notice effect, is completed. It should be noted that even if the fluctuation that is the target of the continuous notice effect is being executed, the execution of a new continuous notice effect can be started at the timing after the expiration date (after the super reach is started). In that case, the continuous advance notice effect execution flag may be reset without setting the continuous advance notice effect end flag in step S8100G, and steps S8302a and S8302b may not be performed.

After that, if neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S8313. To do.

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 start / 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 (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). According to data 1, movable member control data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, a speaker 27 as an effect part, and a movable member 78 as an effect part and an effect The control of the blade accessories 79a and 79b) 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 decided not to make a big hit or a small hit (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect mode transition lottery to determine whether or not to shift the effect mode (step S8313). ). Specifically, the effect mode transition lottery is performed using the effect mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 45.

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a production mode transition lottery table. Judgment values corresponding to the presence or absence of transition of the production mode are assigned to the effect mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 45, but in the example shown in FIG. 45, the assigned determination values are assigned to simplify the explanation. The percentage of is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the effect mode transition lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned. For example, in step S8313, it is determined that the effect mode is shifted at a rate of 1/100, and that the effect mode is not shifted at a rate of 99/100. In the present embodiment, the effect mode transition lottery is performed every time the fluctuation is completed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the production mode transition lottery may be performed every time the fluctuation is performed a predetermined time, or the transition timing of the production mode (for example, the timing based on the continuous game time, the current time, or the number of fluctuations) is determined in advance. It may be that the effect mode is changed, or the effect mode may be changed when a predetermined effect is generated. Further, the transition of the effect mode may be restricted during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect.

If it is determined not to shift the effect mode (N in step S8314), the mode shifts to step S8311. When it is decided to shift the effect mode (Y in step S8314), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the normal effect mode by resetting the specific effect mode flag if the specific effect mode flag is set (Y). Y, S8316 in step S8315), if the specific effect mode flag is not set, the specific effect mode flag is set to shift to the specific effect mode (N, S8317 in step S8315).

After that, the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, as shown in step S811 of FIG. 39, 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).

46 and 47 are explanatory views showing a display example for each timing during execution of the continuous advance notice effect in the present embodiment. FIG. 46 shows a display example of the effect display device 9 when the display mode of the hold display changes to the upper limit display mode. First, as shown in FIG. 46 (a1), when two hold displays 501 and an active hold display 502 corresponding to a variable display during execution are displayed, a new hold memory is generated. Therefore, the hold display 503 is displayed in the "white" display mode. At this time, the continuous advance notice effect is executed, the upper limit display mode is determined, and the operation instruction image 504 is displayed. As the upper limit display mode, it will be described that "yellow" is determined.

When the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected after FIG. 46 (a1), as shown in FIG. 46 (a2), a suggestion effect image 505 that causes the operation instruction image 504 to emit light is displayed. To. Then, when it is decided to change the display mode, as shown in FIG. 46 (a3), the display mode of the hold display 503, which is the target of the notice of the continuous notice effect, changes from "white" to "yellow". To do. At this time, the display mode of the hold display 503 has reached the upper limit display mode.

When the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected again after FIG. 46 (a3), the suggestion effect image 505 is displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (a4). However, since the display mode has reached the upper limit display mode, as shown in FIG. 46 (a5), the display mode of the hold display 503, which is the target of the notice of the continuous notice effect, does not change.

FIG. 47 shows a display example of the effect display device 9 when the display mode of the active hold display changes to the upper limit display mode. First, as shown in FIG. 47 (b1), the active hold display 502, the hold display 503, which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect in which "yellow" is determined as the upper limit display mode, and the operation instruction image 504 are displayed. The fluctuation stops in the state where it is. Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (b2), the notice target of the continuous notice effect is switched from the hold display 503 to the active hold display 506, and the fluctuation is started.

Next, when the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected, as shown in FIG. 47 (b3), the suggestion effect image 505 that causes the operation instruction image 504 to emit light is displayed. Then, when it is decided to change the display mode, as shown in FIG. 47 (b4), the display mode of the active hold display 506, which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect, changes from "white" to "yellow". Change. At this time, the display mode of the active hold display 506 has reached the upper limit display mode.

When the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected again after FIG. 47 (b4), the suggestion effect image 505 is displayed as shown in FIG. 47 (b5). However, since the display mode of the active hold display 506 has reached the upper limit display mode, the display mode of the active hold display 506, which is the target of the notice of the continuous notice effect, does not change as shown in FIG. 47 (b6).

As described above, according to this embodiment, the variable display means (the present invention) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (in this example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) that can identify each of them. In the example, when the specific display result (in this example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b), the specific gaming state (this example) is advantageous to the player. Then, the game machine that controls to the jackpot game state), the motion detection means (push sensor 124 in this example) that can detect the motion of the player, and the variable display of the identification information that has not been started yet are reserved. It is provided with a hold storage means (in this example, a first hold storage buffer and a second hold storage buffer shown in FIG. 20B) for storing as storage, and corresponds to the number of hold storages stored in the hold storage means. The hold display is displayed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S656A, S668A, and S662), and the variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information being executed (in this example, the active hold). Display) is displayed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S662a). In addition, it is possible to change at least one display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display to a plurality of stages (in this example, four stages of "white", "yellow", "blue", and "red"). Yes (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3910), determines to which stage the change is made (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3513), and detects. Based on the movement of the player being detected by the motion detecting means within the valid period (valid period in this example), a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display changes is executed. (In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3906).

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the suggestion effect can be executed even when the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display has changed to the stage where the display mode is determined (in this example, the game). When the movement of the person is detected, the suggestion effect is executed (step S3906) regardless of whether or not the display mode is the upper limit display mode (before performing step S3907). As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained even when the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display has changed to the stage where the display mode is determined.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a specific effect (super reach in this example) for notifying whether or not to control to a specific game state during the variable display of the identification information. (In this example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the process table selected in step S8004 when the variation pattern is accompanied by super reach), the detection validity period is a suggestion effect. A predetermined period of a period in which the execution target of is a hold display and a period in which the execution target of the suggestion effect is a variable display compatible display and the execution of the specific effect is started (in this example, a new hold memory). Is determined to be the period from the occurrence of the above to the start of superreach due to the fluctuation corresponding to the reserved storage (the period from the execution of step S3509 to the execution of step S8100F). As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained without reducing the effect of the specific effect by the suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the super reach has been described as a "specific effect", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a pseudo-ream, a step-up notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, or the like.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more (in this example, the total number of reserved memories is “2” or more), it is less than a predetermined number (in this example, It is possible to execute the suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the total number of reserved memories is less than "2" (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is continuous as shown in FIGS. 36 (a) and 36 (b)). By deciding whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect using the rehearsal effect execution lottery table, the case where the total number of reserved memories is "2" or more is higher than the case where the total number of reserved memories is "1". It is decided to execute the continuous notice effect at a high rate, and by executing the suggestion effect in the continuous notice effect, the total hold memory number is "2" or more when the total hold memory number is "2" or more. It was decided to execute the suggestion effect at a higher rate than in the case of "1"). As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained. Further, by setting the suggestion effect to be executed at a higher rate when the number of reserved memories is more than a predetermined number than when it is less than a predetermined number, "the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number". In the case of the above, the suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than in the case of less than a predetermined number. " The state in which the suggestion effect can be executed may be, for example, a state in which the effect processing at the time of winning (so-called look-ahead) is executed.

In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect of displaying an image in which the operation instruction image appears to emit light is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect of outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 27 or an effect of causing a predetermined light emitting member to emit light may be performed as an effect of suggesting an effective period. Further, if the operation instruction image is an image of a character, an effect of displaying an image in which the character hits the hold display or the active hold display may be executed as a suggestion effect, or the operation instruction image may be a cloud image. For example, an effect of displaying an image of lightning falling from the cloud on hold display or an active hold display may be executed as a suggestion effect, or an effect of displaying an image unrelated to the operation instruction image is suggested. It may be executed as a production. Further, an image imitating the push button 120 is displayed as a hold display or an active hold display, and an image showing an action in which the push button 120 is pressed when the movement of the player is detected is displayed, or the push button 120 is displayed. An effect image may be attached to the imitated image and displayed. Further, in that case, the reliability of the jackpot may be shown by changing the display mode (for example, color tone, pattern, size) of the image imitating the push button 120. Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the hold display is started in the display mode of "white" at the time of the start winning, but the push button 120 is used for the hold display determined as the notice target of the continuous notice effect. While the display of the hold display is started with an image imitating the above, the display of the hold display may be started in the "white" display mode for the hold display that has not been determined as the notice target of the continuous notice effect. Good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the same image is displayed as the hold display and the active hold display, but different images may be displayed as long as they are the corresponding images. For example, the image imitating the game ball described above may be displayed as the hold display, while the image of the character corresponding to the hold display may be displayed as the active hold display. Specifically, the active hold display corresponding to the "white" hold display is an image of a white character, the active hold display corresponding to the "yellow" hold display is an image of a yellow character, and "blue". The active hold display corresponding to the hold display of is a blue character image, and the active hold display corresponding to the “red” hold display may be a red character image. Further, although it is decided to provide the display mode in which only the color tone is different, the display mode in which the shape is different may be provided. For example, the active hold display corresponding to the "white" hold display is the image of the first character, the active hold display corresponding to the "yellow" hold display is the image of the second character, and the "blue" The active hold display corresponding to the hold display may be the image of the third character, and the active hold display corresponding to the “red” hold display may be the image of the fourth character.

Further, in the present embodiment, from the start of the display of the hold display which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect to the start of the variable super reach corresponding to the active hold display which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect. The period is set as the valid period during which the operation of the push button 120 received from the player is valid, but the period is not limited to this. For example, there is a change between the start of the display of the hold display, which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect, and the start of the super reach of the change corresponding to the active hold display, which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect. The valid period may be a period excluding the period from the suspension to the start of the next fluctuation (fluctuation suspension period) or a period excluding the period for shifting the hold display to the display area of the active hold display.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit display mode in the hold display and the upper limit display mode in the active hold display are collectively determined to "determine to which stage the change is made". By determining the upper limit display mode in the display and the upper limit display mode in the active hold display in different processes, it may be possible to "determine to which stage the change is made". For example, first, the upper limit display mode in the hold display may be determined, and then a display mode having a higher reliability for the jackpot than the determined upper limit display mode may be determined as the upper limit display mode in the active hold display. On the contrary, after the upper limit display mode in the active hold display is determined, a display mode having a lower reliability for the jackpot than the upper limit display mode in the active hold display may be determined as the upper limit display mode in the hold display.

Further, in the present embodiment, on condition that the operation of the push button 120 by the player is detected, the suggestion effect and the change in the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display, which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect. However, it is not limited to this as long as the suggestion effect can be executed at least when the condition is satisfied. For example, while the suggestion effect can be executed on condition that the operation of the push button 120 by the player is detected, the hold display or the active hold display which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect on the condition that the predetermined timing is reached. It may be possible to carry out a change in the display mode of.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is restricted to change the hold display or the variable display compatible display (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3503 to execute the continuous advance notice effect. For example, it is decided that a new continuous advance notice effect is not started, that is, it is restricted to change the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display that is not the notice target of the continuous advance notice effect being executed). Thereby, it is possible to limit the change of the hold display or the variable display compatible display.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the detection valid period for effectively detecting the movement of the player in the mode corresponding to the hold display or the variable display compatible display (in this example, the mode attached to the hold display or the active hold display). It was decided to perform the effect period suggestion effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3510). This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the detection is valid.

Further, in the present embodiment, by displaying the operation instruction image attached to the hold display or the active hold display, the validity period suggestion effect is performed in a mode corresponding to the hold display or the active hold display. It is not limited to. For example, the operation instruction image may be superimposed and displayed on the hold display or the active hold display.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the operation instruction image imitating the push button 120 on the effect display device 9 is defined as the effect period suggestion effect, but the effect is not limited to this. For example, an effect of displaying an image unrelated to the operation member (for example, an image of a character, the sun, a cloud, etc.), an effect of outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 27, or an effect of causing a predetermined light emitting member to emit light. It may be performed as a valid period suggestion effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display or variable display compatible display (in this example, the hold display or the active hold display which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect being executed). In addition, the execution of the suggestion effect for other hold display or variable display compatible display (in this example, hold display or active hold display that is not the notice target of the continuous advance notice effect being executed) is restricted (in this example, for effect control). By executing step S3503, the microcomputer 100 does not start a new continuous advance notice effect if the continuous advance notice effect is being executed, that is, a hold display or an active hold display that is not a notice target of the continuous advance notice effect being executed. (Restricts the execution of suggestion effects for). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to recognize which of the hold display or the variable display compatible display is the target of the suggestion effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control is performed in one of a plurality of effect modes (in this example, the normal effect mode and the specific effect mode) having different effect contents (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100). Is controlled to a specific effect mode (specific effect mode in this example) among a plurality of effect modes (executes steps S8315 and S8317), and the suggestion effect can be executed (in this example, effect control). The valid period is started only when the microcomputer 100 is in the specific effect mode (when it is Y in step S3504) (step S3509), and the suggestion effect (step S3906) is executed only during the valid period (Y in step S3901). It is possible). As a result, the value of the suggestion effect can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

The specific effect mode may be an effect mode that can be shifted only in the gaming state of either the high base state or the low base state, or in the gaming state of either the high probability state or the low probability state. It may be a production mode that can only be transferred. Further, the specific effect mode may be used as an effect mode in which it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the player is in a high probability state. Specifically, in the case of a gaming machine provided with a probability variation jackpot and a normal jackpot that show the same behavior in the jackpot gaming state, a common identification is made between the case where the probability variation jackpot occurs and the case where the normal jackpot occurs. It may be possible to shift to the production mode. Further, it may be possible to shift to a common specific effect mode depending on whether a special probabilistic big hit occurs or a small hit occurs.

Further, in the present embodiment, the continuous advance notice effect can be executed only for the change that develops into the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this, and if the change is the change that executes the reach effect, the type of reach Regardless of this, it may be possible to execute the continuous advance notice effect, or it may be possible to execute the continuous advance notice effect even if the variation does not execute the reach effect. In addition, when the continuous advance notice effect is executed with the fluctuation that does not become the super reach as the advance notice target, the process of step S8302b is not performed because the continuous advance notice effect end flag is not set (step S8100G). Therefore, in that case, the flag during the continuous advance notice effect may be reset at the timing after step S8302 shown in FIG.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation target in the continuous advance notice effect is the push button 120, but the operation target is not limited to this, and other operation members such as a lever, a touch panel, and an infrared touch sensor are used. May be good.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the push button 120 is pressed once, it is determined that the operation is accepted in the continuous advance notice effect, but the trigger is that a specific operation is performed on the push button 120. It may be determined that the operation has been accepted in the continuous advance notice effect. For example, it is determined that an operation has been accepted in a continuous advance notice effect triggered by continuous pressing for a predetermined time or longer (so-called long pressing), pressing a specific number of times during a predetermined time, or simultaneous operation of a plurality of operating members. May be good. Further, when the long press is detected, the suggestion effect may be continuously executed.

In the present embodiment, when the change that is the object of the notice of the continuous notice effect ends, the continuous notice effect (change in the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display) for the hold display corresponding to the new start prize is suggested. The configuration is such that the execution restriction of (directing) is lifted, but it is not limited to this. For example, the execution restriction of the continuous advance notice effect for the reserved memory already stored may be released. In addition, during the continuous advance notice effect, execution is restricted for changes in the display mode of the hold display or active hold display without the suggestion effect, other than the change in the display mode of the hold display or active hold display corresponding to the suggestion effect. It may not be.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display is changed when the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected, the hold display or the active hold display is immediately held. The display mode of the display will be changed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode may be changed after the execution of the suggestion effect is completed, or at a timing after a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the detection of the player's operation on the push button 120. The display mode may be changed, or if the notice target of the continuous notice effect is the hold display, the display mode may be changed at the timing when the next change is started (the timing when the hold display shifts). .. In addition, when it is decided to change the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display, one of a plurality of timings should be selected and the display mode should be changed at the selected one timing. May be. In that case, the timing for changing the display mode may be selected at different rates based on the number of times the player's movement is detected. Specifically, the greater the number of times a player detects an operation on the push button 120 during a predetermined period, the easier it is to select an earlier timing as the timing for changing the display mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold display at the time of starting winning is set to "white", which is the display mode having the lowest reliability for the jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode at the time of starting winning may be selected from a plurality of display modes. Specifically, one display mode may be selected from the display modes having a lower reliability for the jackpot than the determined upper limit display mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the display modes of the hold display and the active hold display, a plurality of display modes having different reliability for the jackpot are provided, but the display mode is not limited to this. For example, the reliability for the occurrence of a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect, pseudo-ream), the reliability for the occurrence of a predetermined type of jackpot (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot), and the predetermined effect. It may have a plurality of display modes having different reliability for shifting to a mode (for example, a specific effect mode).

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute the continuous advance notice effect, the display of the operation instruction image is started at the time of the start winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display of the operation instruction image may be started at a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, 3 seconds later) after the start winning prize is generated, or the timing when the next fluctuation is started (hold display). The display of the operation instruction image may be started at the shift timing).

In addition, about the above-described embodiment and modification, the game machine (so-called first-class game machine) that shifts to the big hit game state based on the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol has been described, but it is provided in the game area. A game machine (so-called second type of game) that shifts to a jackpot game state based on a game ball winning (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in the variable winning ball device (so-called accessory). (Machine) or a gaming machine that combines the first type and the second type may execute a specific effect according to a plurality of periods.

In the above 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 uses the first command to indicate the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a sliding effect, etc. before reaching the reach (so-called when the reach is not reached). 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 the 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 to be 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, 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, but 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.

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, 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 the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

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 that encloses a game medium such as the above and gives a score when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c Total hold storage display 18d Active hold display 20 Special variable winning ball Device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 99 Notice LED
100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control to an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player.
Motion detection means that can detect the player's motion,
A hold storage means that stores information about variable display that has not yet been started as hold storage,
A hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means, and a hold display means.
Variable display compatible display means that displays variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display being executed, and
A display mode changing means capable of changing at least one display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display in a plurality of stages.
A mode-determining means for determining to which stage the change is made,
Suggestion effect determining means capable of suggesting which of the hold display and the variable display corresponding display is the change target and executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the change target changes. When,
Suggests that when said that by differential effect determination unit to perform the suggested effect is determined, based on the operation of the player is detected by the operation detecting unit within the detection lifetime, executing the suggested effect Equipped with directing execution means
When the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the suggestive effect determining means determines to execute the suggested effect at a higher rate than when the number is less than the predetermined number. And
The suggestion effect execution means
Even when the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display has changed to the stage determined by the mode determination means, the suggestion effect can be executed .
A gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect can be executed when it is controlled to a specific effect mode among a plurality of effect modes. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a change limiting means for restricting the display mode changing means from changing the hold display or the variable display compatible display.