JP6785209B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of displaying variable display of identification information and controlling it to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

Such a game machine is composed of numerical information as the first identification information and decorative information as the second identification information when the variable display of the identification information is executed, and during the variable display, only the numerical information is changed. However, there was a mode in which decorative information was attached to numerical information when the fluctuation was stopped (Patent Document 1). In addition, there was a case where the variation display by the numerical information was started and the decorative information was attached to the numerical information during the variation (Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2007-135800 (Fig. 31) Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-173716 (FIGS. 8 and 9)

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machines of Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, since the size of the numerical information as the first identification information when the fluctuation is stopped is uniform, the display mode of the decoration information as the second identification information Depending on the case, it may not be possible to display a suitable display.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably displaying the first identification information and the second identification information.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
A production device capable of performing production (for example, a production accessory 90201) and
Movable bodies (eg pushbutton 90120) and
A specific effect executing means (for example, step S908120 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) that can execute a specific effect (for example, the specific effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 59 (5)) in the vicinity of the movable body is executed by using the effect device. Part) and
A movable body control means for operating the movable body (for example, a portion for executing step S908111 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) and
Equipped with variable display means (effect display device 9, production control microcomputer 100, etc.) capable of executing variable display of effect identification information.
The movable body control means can operate the movable body when the specific effect is executed (for example, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 shown in FIG. 59 (3), the specific effect shown in FIG. 59 (5) is performed. Run),
The effect identification information (design information, etc.) includes a number that is the first information (numerical information, numbers, etc.) and a character that is the second information (decorative information, characters, etc.) corresponding to the first information.
The display pattern of the effect identification information includes a first display pattern (a pattern displayed by a number or the like) that displays the first information without displaying the second information, and a first display pattern that displays the first information and the second information. Includes 2 display patterns (patterns displayed with numbers and characters, etc.)
The variable display means
After changing the effect identification information stopped and displayed in the second display pattern to the first display pattern, the variation in a predetermined direction (downward direction, etc.) is started , and even after the start , the first display pattern is continued . 1 The variable display is executed by the display pattern (the variable display is executed by the numbers, etc.), and the variable display is stopped by the second display pattern (the variable display is stopped by the numbers and the character, etc.).
When changing the first display pattern to the second display pattern, it is possible to execute a first change effect in which the player can visually recognize the change process of the display pattern .
When the second display pattern is changed to the first display pattern, a second change effect is executed , which is an effect in which the player can visually recognize the change process of the display pattern and whose execution mode is different from that of the first change effect. It is possible
The display mode is different between the first information when displayed in the first display pattern and the first information when displayed in the second display pattern (as shown in FIG. 13, numbers). Numbers when displayed only with numbers are displayed larger than numbers when displayed with numbers and characters, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(2) The game machine of (1) above.
The variable display means displays the second information (characters A to I, etc. shown in FIG. 12) according to the type of the first information (numbers 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 12) provided in a plurality of types. The variation display is stopped by the second display pattern (as shown in FIG. 13, the variation display is stopped by a pattern that displays a character corresponding to a number, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
When the variable display means is in the reach state, the display mode of the first information and the second information is displayed differently from the display mode before the reach state (as shown in FIG. 15). A large movement of the character is displayed as an action at the time of formation).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The variation display means executes a first change effect when changing from the first display pattern to the second display pattern (executes an effect of changing from only numbers to numbers and characters as an action when the fluctuation is stopped). , Execute the second change effect when changing from the second display pattern to the first display pattern (execute the effect of changing from numbers and characters to numbers only as an action at the start of fluctuation).
The execution mode is different between the first change effect and the second change effect (as shown in FIG. 14, in the variable stop symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character displays the screen of the effect display device 9. When viewed from the front, it jumps forward from the depth direction, the number moves down, the character is displayed larger than the number, and in the fluctuation start symbol action executed as the second change effect, the number and the character are changed to the character. Is deleted and only the number displayed larger than before the change fluctuates downward, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The variable display means displays identification information indicating that it is controlled to the advantageous state at the end of the reach effect by the first display pattern, and the final display of the identification information after the end of the reach effect is displayed in the second display. It is displayed by a pattern (as shown in FIG. 15, the symbols are aligned only with numbers at the end of SP reach, and the numbers and characters are used for the final display after returning to the normal background, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
When the variable display of the identification information is stopped, the variable display means displays the second information so that the display range is wider than that of the first information before the stop (as shown in FIG. 13). When the variable display is stopped, the character is displayed wider than the display range of the numbers before the stop, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
When the variable display of the identification information is stopped, the variable display means displays the second information so as to jump out from the rear to the front of the gaming machine (as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the variable is stopped). As a symbol action, the character displays the screen of the effect display device 9 so as to pop out from the depth direction when viewed from the front, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a powerful display using the second identification information.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The advantageous state is provided with a first advantageous state (probability variation jackpot state, etc.) having a high advantage and a second advantageous state (normal jackpot state, etc.) having a lower advantage than the first advantageous state.
The first information corresponding to the first advantageous state (numbers corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, etc.) and the first information corresponding to the second advantageous state (numbers corresponding to the normal jackpot, etc.) are provided.
The variable display means executes the second display pattern only in the first information corresponding to the first advantageous state (as shown in the modified example, only in the numbers corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, the numbers and characters Display with, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special impression to the first information having a high degree of advantage.

(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
The variable display is started based on the fact that the game medium (game ball, etc.) has entered the starting area (first starting winning opening 13 or second starting winning opening 14, etc.).
High-frequency state control that can control the starting area to a high-frequency state (time saving state, etc.) in which the game medium is more likely to enter than the normal state until a predetermined condition (fluctuation 100 rotations, etc.) is satisfied after the advantageous state ends. Further equipped with means (microcomputer 560 for game control, etc.)
In the high frequency state, the variation display means starts the variation display in the first display pattern and stops the variation display in the first display pattern (in the time saving state, the variation is started only by the number). Stop the fluctuation with only numbers, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first information can be preferably displayed in a high frequency state.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (9) above.
Further equipped with a production sound output means (microcomputer 100 for production control, audio output board 70, speaker 27, etc.) that outputs a production sound according to the production.
It may develop into a special reach (SP reach, etc.) after a predetermined time has passed since the reach state was reached.
In the special reach, the variable display means reduces and displays the first information (displays with a small symbol, etc.), and reduces and displays the first information according to the effect sound during the special reach. The information is displayed by performing a predetermined operation (as shown in FIG. 15, the small symbol is violently moved according to the effect sound during SP reach as the small symbol action pattern B).

According to such a configuration, the first information displayed in a reduced size can be preferably displayed.

(11) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above.
Further equipped with a notice effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) capable of executing a predetermined advance notice effect (full-screen advance notice effect, etc.)
The predetermined advance notice effect is executed so as to make the display mode of the identification information invisible or difficult to see at the start of the variable display (as shown in FIGS. 18 (B2), 20 (B2) or 22 (B2)). Blackout production that makes the decorative design invisible),
When the predetermined advance notice effect is executed, the identification information can start variable display in a predetermined direction after the execution period of the predetermined advance notice effect has elapsed (FIGS. 18 (B2) and 20 (B2). ) Or after the execution period of the blackout effect shown in FIG. 22 (B2) has elapsed, as shown in FIGS. 18 (D2), (E2), 20 (D), (E) or 22 (D2), the decorative design Forward fluctuations start, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the identification information from becoming difficult to understand, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the embodiment for carrying out the invention described later includes the inventions relating to the following means A1 to means A6. Conventionally, in a game machine, after the display area of the effect display device is displayed and controlled in a non-display state (dark state) as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-259540, the effect display device is darkened. There is known a gaming machine that executes a special light emission effect (specific effect) in which a predetermined optical vortex image is displayed and controlled in a display area. However, in such a game machine, there is a possibility that the effect of the specific effect cannot be sufficiently enhanced when the specific effect is executed. In view of this point, it is required to provide a game machine capable of improving the effect of a specific effect.

(Means A1) The gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and is a production device capable of performing a production (for example, a production accessory 90201) and an movable movable body (for example, a push). In the specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90100), the specific effect (for example, the specific effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 59 (5)) can be executed in the vicinity of the movable body by using the button 90120) and the effect device. The movable body control means includes a movable body control means for operating the movable body (for example, a part for executing step S908111 in the effect control microcomputer 90100), and the movable body control means executes a specific effect. It is characterized in that the movable body can be operated at the time (for example, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 shown in FIG. 59 (3), the specific effect shown in FIG. 59 (5) is executed). According to such a configuration, the effect of the specific effect can be improved.

(Means A2) In the means A1, the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect after the movable body is operated by the movable body control means (for example, the vibration operation of the push button 90120 shown in FIG. 59 (3). Later, the specific effect shown in FIG. 59 (5) may be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the specific effect before the start of the specific effect.

(Means A3) In the means A1 or the means A2, the movable body is an operating means (for example, a push button 90120) that can be operated by the player, and the movable body controlling means controls the operating means when the specific effect is executed. The vibration operation is performed (for example, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 shown in FIG. 59 (3), the specific effect shown in FIG. 59 (5) is executed), and the operating means is a decorative member (for example, a decorative member in which the vibration operation can be visually recognized). , The vibrated member 90303) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25) may be included. According to such a configuration, the line of sight of the player can be guided to a specific effect by sight and touch.

(Means A4) In any one of means A1 to A3, a light emitting body for effect (for example, frame LED9028) and a display means are darkened when a specific effect is executed (for example, FIG. 59 (2). ), The darkening display executing means (for example, the part that executes step S908108 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) for displaying the entire display screen of the effect display device 909 (blackout display), and for the effect. The movable body control means includes a light emission control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S908109 and S8123 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting body, and the light emission control means turns off the light emitting body for the effect. In this state, the movable body can be operated (for example, as shown in FIG. 59 (3), the effect display device 909 is darkened (blacked out) and all the frame LEDs 9028 are turned off. , The push button 90120 may be vibrated). According to such a configuration, the player's line of sight can be more effectively guided to a specific effect.

(Means A5) In any one of means A1 to A4, the movable body control means has at least a first operation mode (for example, a vibration time of 1 second) and a second operation mode (for example, a vibration time of 3 seconds). It is possible to operate the movable body by a plurality of types of operation modes including (for example, as shown in FIG. 55, the vibration time of the push button 90120 is provided as 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5 seconds). The specific effect executing means differs in the specific effect executing mode depending on whether the movable body is operated according to the first operation mode or the movable body is operated according to the second operation mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 55). When the push button 90120 with a vibration time of 1 second is vibrated, the specific effect A is executed, and when the push button 90120 with a vibration time of 3 seconds is vibrated, the specific effect B is executed. It may be configured as such. According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the movable body.

(Means A6) In any of the means A1 to the means A5, a display means having a display area (for example, an effect display device 909) and a predetermined area (for example, an upper area) of the display area that is difficult for the player to see. A notice is given in step S908003 of the effect symbol variation start process in the effect control microcomputer 90100 in the predetermined display control means (for example, in the second other embodiment) capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, a mini image) on the 905B or the like. A notice effect is executed by selecting a process table according to the effect and executing the process of step S908005 of the effect symbol change start process and the process during the effect symbol change (step S98002) according to the process table according to the advance effect. Part) and the line-of-sight guidance effect executing means (for example, the second other implementation) capable of executing the line-of-sight guidance effect (for example, a mini image moving in the area Z901) for guiding the player's line of sight to a predetermined area in the display area In the embodiment, the process table corresponding to the advance notice effect is selected in step S908003 of the effect symbol variation start process in the effect control microcomputer 90100, and the process of step S908005 of the effect symbol change start process according to the process table according to the advance notice effect. It may be configured to include a portion for executing the advance notice effect by executing the effect symbol changing process (step S90802). According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the 1st information and the 2nd information. It is a figure which shows the mode of the variation display. It is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of non-reach off. It is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of SP reach big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the fluctuation of a decorative pattern and each notice production. It is a figure which shows the production execution example. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the fluctuation of a decorative pattern and each notice production. It is a figure which shows the production execution example. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the fluctuation of a decorative pattern and each notice production. It is a figure which shows the production execution example. It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is an exploded perspective view for demonstrating the internal structure of a push button. It is an exploded perspective view for demonstrating the internal structure of a push button. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the CPU in the main board. It is a flowchart which shows the 4ms timer interrupt processing. 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 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 a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the display result specification command transmission processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the specific effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the specific effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of a suggestion effect and a specific effect. It is the figure which looked at the effect display device and the accessory (shown by a dotted line) from the front in the 2nd other embodiment. FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 60 in the second other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the movement of the mini-images A-C in the 2nd other embodiment. It is an example of the production screen of the advance notice effect foretelling the degree of expectation of the execution of the super reach in the second other embodiment. This is an example of a production screen of a notice effect that announces the degree of expectation of a big hit in the second other embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, and a game capable of playing a game. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

[First 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. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into a gaming area 7 to play a game. 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). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

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, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like are provided. Further, a game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

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

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate 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 a 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. As the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as a display means capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. The effect symbol as the identification information is composed of numerical information (for example, numbers) as the first information and decorative information (for example, characters) as the second information. The display mode of the first identification information and the second identification information changes in response to the variable display. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

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.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b is the second. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derivates and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed in a state that matches (combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the jackpot combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. The display state, or the display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state in which the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area, for example. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect symbol or the like)) can be displayed, or a display mode (for example, color or the like) of a background image of the effect display device 9 can be displayed. ) May be changed. The change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called the reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

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, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, 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.

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

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

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 variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first (1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. 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 it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol, 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 variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

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. The variable display of the effect 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, at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number) is displayed. , Hold display area, not shown). In the total hold storage display unit, as the hold storage display, the number of hold storage images can be specified by, for example, the number of displayed images of a predetermined image (by displaying one hold storage image corresponding to each of the hold storage information). Specify the number of pending memories.) Is displayed. In this way, by providing the total hold storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or hold. It is called a memory display.

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.

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 20 repeatedly controls the open state and the closed state repeatedly. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is open is called a round. As a result, repetitive continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. 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, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

Further, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and the position can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to see, and moves to a position that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9).

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower 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.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game state, the base after the end of the jackpot game state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot game state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or The closed state is set when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the right to continue is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", the probabilistic state is a state in which after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a higher probability that the special gaming state will be determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probabilistic state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state, also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning of the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of a normal symbol (the time from the start of fluctuation display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result) to derive and display the display result at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and the normal symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. Is increased, and it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win a prize (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily satisfied). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 14 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

The state in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of shot balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a "high base state". When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

In this embodiment, "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating a state of jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electric chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electric chew support control state)" are used.

Further, in this embodiment, as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The "low probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled into a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probability state continues for a period until the next jackpot occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is executed 100 times, and the next jackpot It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of the above, is satisfied. In addition, the normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Continue until you do.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Note that FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37 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. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. 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 a power supply board (not shown). 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, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

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) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56). 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 variation 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 is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). 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.

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. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols, 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.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Is received to control the variation display of the effect display device 9, and the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Performs various production controls such as controlling the sound output of.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via. 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 of the I / O port unit 105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. 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 of the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, or one of probabilistic jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): The fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4).

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit judgment random number (random R), the big hit type is one of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a jackpot symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined by using the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and any of the variation pattern types included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type is sometimes called a fluctuation type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state when the display result is out of order. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time as compared with the non-time-saving state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed fluctuation is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number reduction control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the hold number reduction control state. , The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not performed. Further, in the hold number shortening control, the fluctuation display time itself of the fluctuation pattern type may be shortened even when the same fluctuation pattern type is selected as compared with the case where the hold number shortening control state is not performed.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A 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 time (non-probability change state) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

Each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a jackpot judgment value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as the probability variation jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value) is set. .. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 5 (A). If any of the indicated jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

5 (B) and 5 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 5C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C) is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1) of, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B, the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 and the determination values corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines as the jackpot type the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1 value matches, and also determines the jackpot symbol in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot symbol. To do. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when selecting the jackpot type from among a plurality of types of jackpots having different maximum number of rounds in the jackpot game state as the jackpot type, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is shown in FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selecting the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in a high base state, the selection of the type of jackpot is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B). .. By doing so, the rate of the probability variation jackpot can be made higher in the variation display of the second special symbol than in the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

In FIG. 6, (a) shows a table for determining when the normal state is out, and FIG. 6 (b) shows a table for determining when the time saving state is out. Further, (c) shows a normal jackpot determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table. Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (d) is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the column of "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" in each table of FIG. 6, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 6 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" (SP reach) indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed by displaying a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, the normal reach is 10 seconds and the super reach is 50 to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (a big hit) is such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. (Possibility) is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) of the jackpot is 60%). The degree of expectation for probabilistic change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probable change) to shift to the probable change state.

The fluctuation pattern shown in the deviation determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "off". The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the fluctuation pattern of "fourth super reach (80 seconds)" shown in the "variation pattern" column of FIG. 6A has a fluctuation time of 80, which is an out-of-order display result. It is shown to be a "fourth superreach variation pattern" executed in seconds.

In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" function as a variation pattern type determination table unit showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". It is a column to show. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. , It is decided to set "normal reach" as the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 3 range" and "variation pattern" indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3 range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "first super reach". 4 Super Reach ".

All the values of random 3 (1-220) are divided into a plurality of numerical values and assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach", the random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches with any of the determination values assigned to ~ 70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is “first super reach (50 seconds)”.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of order, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 6B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the reach ratio is kept constant when the normal state is out of the normal state and when the time saving state is out of the range, regardless of the number of holdings.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6C is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6D is selected.

In the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (a). Then, in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (a). The ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation (variation that results in out-of-reach display result without reaching)) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. The data is set.

As a result, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times is higher in the non-time saving state than in the non-time saving state (normal state), so that in the non-time saving state, the non-time saving state is selected. The fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time that is shorter on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the time-saving state.

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been done. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be increased.

Further, in the judgment table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the probability variation big hit is obtained among the big hits, the normal reach is achieved as compared with the judgment table of FIG. 6 (c) selected when the normal big hit is obtained among the big hits. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable-displayed is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different depending on whether the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holds. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, it is also possible to execute the hold number time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(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 CPU 101 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 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (symbol confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command that specifies that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command that specifies that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

The command C0XX (H) is a total hold storage number designation command indicating the total hold storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total hold storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the total hold storage number designation command is executed at the time of starting a game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, when executing the start opening switch passing process described later). , Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the total hold storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variation display (for example, when the special symbol variation display processing process described later is executed). The total hold storage specification command and the hold storage number subtraction specification command may also be used. For example, the total hold storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the hold storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits a command capable of specifying the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, respectively, not as the total reserved storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. The total value of and may be specified as the total number of pending storages.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, the type of the jackpot, and the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning. .. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. A value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. 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 the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 1), and a random number for determining a variable pattern type. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, these random values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14.

The storage of information regarding the start winning prize as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process (special). It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the symbol).

As will be described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer in this way is read at the start winning prize and used for the look-ahead notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

When there is a start prize in the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize opening 14, it is called a symbol designation command, a variable type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a total reserved memory number designation command. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning prize reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start winning prize designation command, and total hold storage number designation command are stored. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured so that various commands such as the above can be stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the effect symbol variation display operation and reach. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial value (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 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 (S20). 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: 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 (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

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 and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: 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: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (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, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (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, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: 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 (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 (S30).

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 (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( 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). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). 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 process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S307 is performed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 13. The first hold storage buffer to be stored, and the second hold storage buffer for storing the hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the second start winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these hold storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of storages of each hold storage (4 in this example) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is the number of stored data on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination) from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number by increasing the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "first" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "second" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number), and clocks the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of timekeeping of the variable time timer for the purpose.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of big hit. The process of opening the large winning opening (S306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening. This is a process for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305). When all the rounds are completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process (S307). The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initial setting the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (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 effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol). Etc.), a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the above) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software, and each of them is cyclically updated within a predetermined range, and each of them is updated. It is used as a random number by being extracted at a predetermined timing.

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, erasing, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707).

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect control computer 100. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S700) for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect and selecting the type of the pre-reading effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Any one of S800 to S807 is performed according to the above.

In the effect control process 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 variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also controlled by the second special symbol. The control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect processing (S700) is a process of determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect is a change in the special symbol based on the hold information (holding memory information) before the turn of the display (symbol change) of the special symbol arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the display and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process shifts to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) to be started. The effect symbol changing process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and controlling to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

The jackpot display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control of displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a jackpot after the end of the fluctuation time. The process during the round (S805) is a process for controlling the display during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process. The round post-processing (S806) is a process for controlling the display between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control in the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. 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 the display control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

[Identification information]
Next, the identification information used in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 9 variablely displays the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. The effect symbol as the identification information is composed of numerical information (numbers) as the first information and decorative information (characters) as the second information. The image showing the numbers as the first information and the image showing the characters as the second information are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. The first information may be Chinese characters, English characters, predetermined marks, symbols, or the like. Further, the second information may be an effect display other than the character, and may be a decorative display that matches the motif of the first information.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the relationship between the first information and the second information. As shown in FIG. 12, "character A" is associated with the number "1", "character B" is associated with the number "2", and the number "3" is associated with it. Then, "character C" is associated, "character D" is associated with the number "4", "character E" is associated with the number "5", and the number "character" is associated. "Character F" is associated with "6", "Character G" is associated with number "7", and "Character H" is associated with number "8". , "Character I" is associated with the number "9".

The identification information display patterns include a first display pattern that displays numerical information (numbers) without displaying decorative information (characters) and a second display pattern that displays numerical information (numbers) and decorative information (characters). Is provided. Numerical information (numbers) as the first information and decorative information (characters) as the second information change in the first display pattern or the second display pattern in the variable display, so that the display mode changes. ing. Changes in the display mode of the numbers as the first information and the characters as the second information in the variable display will be described below.

[About the display mode of variable display]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a mode of variable display. In particular, FIG. 13 shows a display mode at the time of shortening fluctuation. At the time of shortening fluctuation, all three symbols start to fluctuate all at once, and all the symbols stop fluctuating all at once within a short fluctuation time. On the other hand, at the time of normal fluctuation, the fluctuation of the three symbols starts all at once, and the fluctuation is stopped in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. At the time of shortening fluctuation, the same symbol stop order as at the time of normal fluctuation may be used, or the symbols may start moving one by one at the start of fluctuation.

FIG. 13 shows the passage of time in the variable display in the order of FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (e). FIG. 13A shows a display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of fluctuation. The time when the fluctuation is started shown in FIG. 13A indicates a state in which the effect symbol is stopped and immediately before the fluctuation display is started. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, an effect symbol as identification information formed from numbers and characters is displayed. The effect symbol formed by the numbers and the characters is displayed in a wide display range with respect to the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, among numbers and characters, the character has a wider display range.

The effect symbol formed by the numbers and the characters as shown in FIG. 13 (a) becomes only the numbers as the symbol action at the time of variable disclosure as shown in FIG. 13 (b). As described above, at the start of the fluctuation, after the effect symbol starts to fluctuate downward, the fluctuation display by the number, which is the first display pattern, is started. In FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (b), after performing an operation at the start of fluctuation such as enlargement of the character, the characters are erased, the numbers become larger than before the start of fluctuation, and only the downward numbers are used. The variable display is executed. FIG. 13C shows a display mode of the effect symbol during fluctuation. The down arrow shows how the numbers are fluctuating downwards.

FIG. 13D shows a symbol action when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped. At the time of the fluctuation stop, the operation of stopping the three numbers fluctuating at high speed at the stop position in the center of the display screen is executed. After that, the three numerical symbols move downward from the stop position of the symbols. As the variable stop symbol action at this time, the characters B, C, and H viewed the screen of the effect display device 9 from the front so as to push down the symbol at the stop position shown by the dotted line in FIG. 13 (e). An effect that is displayed so as to pop out from the depth direction of the time is executed. Along with the effect, the numbers are further moved downward and displayed in a reduced display mode.

After that, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), when the fluctuation is stopped, the effect symbol is displayed by the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters. Here, the display mode when changing from the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters as the symbol action at the start of fluctuation to the first display pattern consisting only of numbers, and the first display consisting only of numbers as the symbol action at the stop of fluctuation. The display mode when changing from the pattern to the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters is different. For example, when the fluctuation starts, the character is enlarged and displayed forward and erased, and when the fluctuation is stopped, the character appears forward from the depth direction (rear) when the screen of the effect display device 9 is viewed from the front. The display mode differs depending on the movement of pushing down the number. In this way, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

The operation when the fluctuation is stopped differs depending on the characters A to I, but the operation when only the numbers are displayed at the start of the fluctuation may be common to all the symbols. In this way, at the start of the fluctuation, the three symbols start to move at the same time, so that the symbol actions can be unified and the appearance can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the size of the numbers when displayed by the second display pattern and the size of the numbers when displayed by the first display pattern are different. For example, the size of the numbers displayed at the start or stop of the fluctuation displayed by the second display pattern has a smaller display range than the size of the changing numbers displayed by the first display pattern. In this way, at the start of the fluctuation or at the stop of the fluctuation, the player can pay attention to the display mode consisting of numbers and characters, and during the fluctuation display, only the numbers are used in a display range larger than that at the time of the stop of the fluctuation. By executing the variable display, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the transition of the effect symbol during the variable display, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the characters.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect of stopping the fluctuation display is executed by a pattern in which the character is displayed larger than the number by moving the number downward. In this way, the display mode when displaying the numbers and the characters can be made interesting, and the numbers and the characters can be displayed suitably.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the variable display is stopped, the display is performed so that the character appears wider than the display range of the numbers before the stop. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the discomfort when changing from the first display pattern to the second display pattern. Therefore, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e), as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect of displaying the character so as to jump out from the depth direction when the effect display device 9 is viewed from the front is executed. Will be done. In this way, a powerful display using a character can be performed.

Further, there is a correspondence relationship between the numbers and the characters as shown in FIG. 12, and as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped in the pattern of displaying the characters corresponding to the numbers. By doing so, different characters will appear according to the numbers, so that the numbers and the characters can be preferably displayed.

[About the symbol display pattern when non-reach is off]
FIG. 14 is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of non-reach loss. The variation display shown in FIG. 13 is executed at the timing shown in FIG. At time t0, the variable display is started (see FIG. 13 (a)). Then, the action at the start of fluctuation is executed from time t0 to t1 (see FIG. 13B). In the action at the start of fluctuation, the effect symbol consisting of numbers and characters is only numbers, and a fluctuation display in which the numbers move downward is executed. Then, during the period of T1, the variation display using only numbers is executed (see FIG. 13C).

From t2 to t3 after T1, the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped is executed (see FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e)). In the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, when the symbol displayed only by numbers moves below the stop position when the fluctuation is stopped, and the character sees the screen of the effect display device 9 from the front in the empty space. The effect of jumping forward from the depth direction of is executed. Also, in the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the character is displayed larger than the number when the number moves downward. Then, at t3, the variable display is stopped by the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters (see FIG. 13 (f)).

As shown in FIG. 14, the first change effect of changing from numbers only to numbers and characters is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation, and the second change effect of changing from numbers and characters to only numbers is performed as the action at the start of fluctuation. Run. The execution mode is different between the first modified effect and the second modified effect. In the variable stop symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the screen of the effect display device 9 is viewed from the front, the numbers move downward, and the character is moved more than the numbers. In the change start symbol action that is displayed in a large size and executed as the second change effect, the character is erased from the numbers and the character, and only the number displayed larger than before the change changes downward. In this way, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

[About the symbol display pattern at the time of SP reach jackpot]
Next, the symbol display pattern when super reach (SP reach) occurs and becomes a big hit will be described. FIG. 15 is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of SP reach jackpot. At time t0, the variable display is started. Then, the fluctuation start action is executed from time t0 to t1. In the action at the start of fluctuation, the effect symbol consisting of numbers and characters is only numbers, and a fluctuation display in which the numbers move downward is executed. After that, in the period of T1, the variation display using only numbers is executed.

After that, at t2, as a symbol action when the left symbol fluctuation is stopped, the effect symbol changes from the first display pattern consisting of only numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters, and is temporarily stopped (the symbol does not stop completely). In addition, it will move slightly up and down). The movements of the numbers and the character at this time are the same as the above-mentioned action when the fluctuation is stopped. Then, in t3, as the action when the right symbol fluctuation is stopped, the effect symbol changes from the first display pattern consisting of only numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters, and is in a temporarily stopped state. The movement of the numbers and the character at this time is also the same as the above-mentioned action at the time of stopping the fluctuation.

Then, the reach formation action is executed from the state of t3 to t4. In the reach formation action, an effect of greatly moving the character displayed as the second display pattern is executed. For example, by executing the effect of rotating the character in the lateral direction after the reach state is reached, the effect of showing the front and back of the character is executed. It should be noted that the action of the character's reach formation action may be different for each character. In addition, the movement of the character may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, the number symbols may be left as they are at the stages of t2 and t3 until the reach state is reached, and the left and right number symbols (reach symbols) may be used as the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters at the timing of t4.

After that, the medium symbol scrolls at high speed from the normal reach effect executed only by the numerical symbol, and the reach develops to SP reach at t5. When developing into SP reach, the effect symbols indicated by numbers are displayed as small symbols in a reduced display mode at a corner (for example, the right corner) of the screen of the effect display device 9.

In the period in T2 after developing to SP reach, a small symbol action pattern is executed. During the period of the small symbol action pattern, the SP reach effect is executed, and the effect that the small symbol moves violently is executed. For example, in the small symbol action pattern, an effect in which the small symbol jumps up and down or an effect of rotating in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction may be executed according to the effect sound flowing in the SP reach effect. Then, at t6, the fact that the SP reach is completed and a big hit is displayed is displayed by a set of only numbers that are enlarged from the small symbols and have become the normal size.

The pattern of the small symbol action may be changed depending on the type of SP reach (first super reach to fourth super reach, etc.). Further, the operation of the small symbol may be different depending on the type of song played during SP reach. Further, the operation of the small symbol may be changed during the SP reach. In addition, the operation mode of the small symbol may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, the small symbol may be displayed before the SP reach is developed, and the operation mode of the small symbol may be different between before and after the development of the SP reach depending on the type of the SP reach. In this way, the movement modes of the small symbols are diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

After that, at t7, an effect of returning from the background of the SP reach to the normal background is executed. Further, after that, until the symbol stops fluctuating and becomes a definite display (a state in which the symbol is completely stopped), the character is displayed from the first display pattern containing only numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters. Performs the determined action. As the character determination operation, for example, an effect is executed in which the character signs a V sign and the number indicating the jackpot display result is determined.

As shown in FIG. 15, since the character moves significantly as an action at the time of reach formation, the movement of the character can be noticed, and the numbers and the character can be preferably displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, at the end of SP reach, the symbols are aligned only with numbers, and when the final display is performed after returning to the normal background, the numbers and characters are used for the determined operation. By doing so, it is possible to display the effect symbol suitable for each scene of the effect, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the characters.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, as the small symbol action pattern B, an effect of violently moving the small symbol according to the effect sound during SP reach is executed. In this way, the numbers as the small symbols displayed in a reduced size can be preferably displayed.

Before SP reach, the small symbol may not be displayed. Specifically, before developing into SP reach, it is possible to simply perform an effect of making the reach out of reach with only numbers, and then when SP reach develops, the number symbols may be displayed as small symbols.

Next, the process for determining the symbol display pattern and the like will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

In the effect symbol variation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variation display result is out of the question (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of order is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designated command is stored in the display result designated command storage area. If it is determined to be out of order, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, by the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, the display result of the missing symbol that does not reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol by using the data table for determining the missing symbol stored in the ROM 102 (S604). , S616. In the data table for determining the outlier symbol, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 is associated with each of the plurality of types of effect symbols.

In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data table for determining the missing symbol is used, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are left and middle, respectively. ， It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that will be the variable display result of the effect symbol on the right. In this way, when determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of jackpot symbols by chance, it is corrected so as to be the combination of out-of-reach symbols (for example). Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). If the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be a reach symbol, the stop symbol is corrected so that it is a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol) and each stop symbol is used. Is determined.

When it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination of the reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the processing of S605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is used by using the data table for determining the missing symbol. It is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number matching the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. Further, in this case as well, when a combination of jackpot symbols is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the combination of out-of-order symbols (for example, correcting the middle symbol by shifting one symbol).

Further, when it is not decided to make a deviation in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N of S601), the effect control CPU 101 has a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

In S603, the combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which of the display result 2 specified command and the display result 3 specified command is stored in the display result specific command storage area, the type of jackpot is selected from the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot. When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Using a data table (table for determining probabilistic jackpot symbol) in which the relationship with odd-numbered doublets such as "7, 7, 7" is set in the middle and right, one of the probabilistic jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and determine the combination of. When it is determined that the normal jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and the normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using a data table (normal jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with even-numbered doublets such as "4, 4, 4" is set on the right, any combination of normal jackpot symbols from the extracted values To select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the jackpot game state.

Next, after executing the effect setting process (S616) that performs the process for setting various effects in the variable display, the process proceeds to S617. In the effect setting process, the symbol display pattern and the like are determined based on the symbol types determined in S603 to S605. When deciding the pattern display pattern, the effect is determined by whether the fluctuation display this time is out of normal fluctuation, out of shortened fluctuation, accompanied by reach, or developed into SP reach, etc. Determine the display pattern and display mode of the design. It should be noted that these pieces of information may be determined by the variation pattern designation command stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103.

In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is set according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and various effect control (effect operation) patterns specified by the effect control pattern of the effect determined by the processing of S616. Among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the various designated effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the pattern to be used.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect display during the period from the start of the change of the effect symbol determined by the process of S616 until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the variable display operation of the effect symbol in the display area of the device 9, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-ream effect, and the effect display operation in the advance notice effect are Multiple types are stored as symbol fluctuation control patterns.

Further, each symbol variation control pattern can be used to display variation of the effect symbol such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, a voice control data, a lamp control data, and an end code. It includes control data for controlling various effect operations according to the situation, and the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in chronological order.

Next, the process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

After executing the process of S619, the effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component 9) is used 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 a speaker 27) as a production component is started (S620). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9 according to the display control execution data. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of light emitters such as various LEDs. 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.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (S802). The symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect symbol variation start process is completed.

[About other productions]
In the above-described embodiment, the following effects may be executed. For example, a full-screen notice effect may be executed. The full-screen notice effect is a blackout effect in which a cover image such as a darkened image DG is displayed on the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of fluctuation to make it difficult to visually recognize the display mode of the decorative pattern (effect pattern). It is a notice production that covers the screen. The covered image is not limited to the darkened image DG or the black image, but may be an image having a predetermined color or pattern such as an image of a light emitting mode or an image of a freeze mode, and a display form of a decorative pattern (particularly). Any image may be used as long as the display content of the decorative pattern) is difficult to see or cannot be seen. In addition, the predetermined advance notice effect such as the full screen advance notice effect may be a panel type (panel display format) step-up notice, cut-in notice, story notice, mini game notice, development notice, etc., and the entire display screen. Or, it is a notice effect displayed on a part (at least a part where the decorative pattern can be hidden), and at least the decorative pattern (for example, the display form or display content of the decorative pattern) cannot be seen at all (transparency is zero). It may be a notice effect that makes it invisible, such as, or a notice effect that makes it difficult to see, such as a display screen or a decorative pattern being seen through (low transparency).

With reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, an example will be described in which the symbol advance notice effect and the reverse fluctuation are displayed in the case of the presence / absence of the full screen advance notice effect. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the variation of the decorative pattern and each advance notice effect, and FIG. 17 shows a case where the full screen advance notice effect is not executed in (A) and the full screen advance notice effect is executed in (B). .. FIG. 18 shows an example of effect execution in the case shown in FIG. 17 during the start period of the super reach variation display. Specifically, FIGS. 18 (A) and (B1) to (E1) are production execution examples in the case of FIG. 17 (A), and FIGS. 18 (A) and (B2) to (E2) are shown in FIG. 17 (E2). This is an example of executing the effect in the case of B).

As shown in FIG. 17 (A), regarding the variation display of the decorative symbol, the reverse variation of all the decorative symbols is started at the start of the variation (timing T01), and the reverse variation is completed (timing T03). After the forward fluctuation of the decorative symbol is started, the fluctuation becomes high speed, and then the fluctuation of the left and right decorative symbols is decelerated, the reach is displayed (reach is established), and the reach effect is executed. Further, regarding each advance notice effect, in FIG. 17A, it is determined that the full-screen advance notice effect is not executed, and the reverse start display of the decorative symbol and the symbol advance notice effect are started at the timing T01. .. The symbol advance notice production ends at timing T02, and the reverse direction fluctuation ends at timing T03. At the end of this reverse movement (timing T03), the decoration design starts to move in the forward direction. Looking at the production execution example at this time, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed at the reference position Ref in the previous variation display, and then in order as shown in FIG. 18 (B1). The variation in the opposite direction (upward direction) opposite to the direction (downward direction) is started, and the symbol advance notice effect as shown in FIG. 18 (B1), that is, a predetermined color (for example, blue, green) around the decorative symbol. , Red color, etc.) Aura (halo) image G is displayed. Then, at the end of the reverse fluctuation shown in FIG. 17 (A) (timing T03), the reverse fluctuation of the decorative symbol is stopped as shown in FIG. 18 (C1), and the decorative symbol is decorated as shown in FIG. 18 (D1). The forward variation of the symbol is started, and the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the forward direction beyond the reference position Ref shown in FIG. 18 (E1).

On the other hand, in FIG. 17B, since it is determined that the full-screen notice effect is executed, the symbol notice effect is changed from the initial value of timing T01 to timing T03. Looking at the effect execution example at this time, the full-screen notice effect (blackout effect) is started as shown in FIG. 18 (B2), and is included in the full-screen notice effect as shown in FIG. 18 (C2). A notification image such as "chance!" Is displayed, and the symbol is displayed after the full-screen notice effect of FIG. 18 (C2) is completed, that is, when the forward variation of the decorative symbol is started as shown in FIG. 18 (D2). It has been changed so that the notice production will start. That is, the start of the symbol advance notice effect is changed not at the start of the fluctuation shown in FIG. 18 (B1) but after the end of the full-screen notice effect (blackout effect) shown in FIG. 18 (D2). As a result, it is possible to prevent the symbol advance notice effect from being hidden behind the full screen advance notice effect. Although the reverse start display of the decorative symbol is executed without change, it is hidden behind the full-screen notice effect (blackout effect) shown in FIGS. 18 (B2) and (C2), so that the player can see it. can not see. Further, although the notification image shown in FIG. 18 (C2) is included in the full-screen notice effect, it may be a notice executed separately from the full-screen notice effect, or the notification image may not be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (D2), the symbol advance notice effect is started before the decorative symbol reaches the reference position Ref, but as shown by the alternate long and short dash arrow, the decorative symbol has returned to the reference position Ref. It is also possible to execute the design notice effect from. Further, the execution period of the symbol advance notice effect is shorter than the execution period of the reverse direction variation as shown in FIG. 17A, but may be the same as or longer than the execution period of the reverse direction variation. The same applies when the start is changed to the timing T03 as shown in FIG. 17 (B).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, an example will be described in which the reverse fluctuation is displayed in the case where the symbol advance notice effect is not executed and the full screen advance notice effect is present or absent. FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the variation of the decorative symbol and each advance notice effect, and in (A), when the symbol advance notice effect and the full screen advance notice effect are not executed and the reverse variation is executed, (B). Will show the case where the symbol advance notice effect is not executed and the full screen advance notice effect and the reverse fluctuation are executed. FIG. 20 shows an example of effect execution in the case shown in FIG. 19 during the start period of the super reach variation display. Specifically, FIGS. 20 (A), (B1), (C1), (D), and (E) are production execution examples in the case of FIG. 19 (A), and FIGS. 20 (A), (B2), ( C2), (D), and (E) are production execution examples in the case of FIG. 19 (B).

Since the variable display of the decorative pattern shown in FIG. 19 (A) is the same as that of FIG. 17 (A) described above, the description thereof will be omitted here. Further, regarding each notice effect, in FIG. 19A, it is determined that the full-screen notice effect and the symbol notice effect are not executed, and the reverse start display of the decorative symbol is started at the timing T01. The direction change ends at timing T03. At the end of this reverse movement (timing T03), the decoration design starts to move in the forward direction. Looking at the production execution example at this time, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed at the reference position Ref in the previous variation display, and then in order as shown in FIG. 20 (B1). The reverse (upward) fluctuation opposite to the direction (downward) is started, and at the end of the reverse fluctuation (timing T03) shown in FIG. 19 (A), the decoration is performed as shown in FIG. 20 (C1). The reverse fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, the forward variation of the decorative symbol is started as shown in FIG. 20 (D1), and the decorative symbol is displayed as a forward variation beyond the reference position Ref shown in FIG. 20 (E1). Will be done.

On the other hand, in FIG. 19B, it is determined that the symbol advance notice effect is not executed, and that the full screen advance notice effect and the reverse direction change are executed. Is started at the start of fluctuation (timing T01) and ends together at timing T03. At the end of this reverse movement (timing T03), the decoration design starts to move in the forward direction. Looking at the effect execution example at this time, the full-screen notice effect (blackout effect) is started as shown in FIG. 20 (B2), and is included in the full-screen notice effect as shown in FIG. 20 (C2). A notification image such as "chance!" Is displayed, and after the full-screen notice effect of FIG. 20 (C2) is completed, that is, the forward variation of the decorative pattern is started as shown in FIG. 20 (D). Although the reverse start display of the decorative symbol is executed, it is hidden behind the full-screen notice effect (blackout effect) shown in FIGS. 20 (B2) and (C2), so that the player sees the reverse direction. I can't see the fluctuation. Further, although the notification image shown in FIG. 20 (C2) is included in the full-screen notice effect, it may be a notice executed separately from the full-screen notice effect, or the notification image may not be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the variation display in the forward direction can be visually recognized before the decorative symbol reaches the reference position Ref, but as shown by the alternate long and short dash arrow, the decorative symbol is set to the reference position Ref. The variation display in the forward direction from the returned state may be visible.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, an example will be described in which the symbol advance notice effect is executed in the case where the reverse direction variation is not executed and the full screen advance notice effect is present or absent. FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the variation of the decorative pattern and each advance notice effect, etc. , Indicates a case where the full-screen notice effect and the design notice effect are executed. FIG. 22 shows an example of effect execution in the case shown in FIG. 21 during the start period of the super reach variation display. Specifically, FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B1) are production execution examples in the case of FIG. 21 (A), and FIGS. 22 (A), (B2), (C2) and (D2) are shown in FIG. 21 (D2). This is an example of executing the effect in the case of B).

Since the variable display of the decorative design shown in FIG. 21 (A) is the same as that in FIG. 17 (A) described above, the description thereof will be omitted here. Further, regarding each notice effect, in FIG. 21 (A), it is determined that the full-screen notice effect and the reverse variation of the decorative symbol are not executed, and the symbol advance notice effect is performed at the start of the variation (timing T01). Is started. The design notice production will end at the subsequent timing T02. The forward variation of the decorative symbol is also started at the start of the variation (timing T01). Looking at the production execution example at this time, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed at the reference position Ref in the previous variation display, and then in order as shown in FIG. 22 (B1). As the change in the direction (downward direction) is started, the symbol advance notice effect as shown in FIG. 22 (B1), that is, the aura (after) of a predetermined color (for example, blue, green, red, etc.) around the decorative symbol. The advance notice effect in which the image G of the light) is displayed is also started.

On the other hand, in FIG. 21B, since it is determined that the symbol advance notice effect and the full screen advance notice effect are executed, the symbol advance notice effect is changed from the timing T01 as the initial value to the timing T03. Looking at the effect execution example at this time, the full-screen notice effect (blackout effect) is started as shown in FIG. 22 (B2), and is included in the full-screen notice effect as shown in FIG. 22 (C2). A notification image such as "Chance!" Is displayed, and the symbol is displayed after the full-screen notice effect of FIG. 22 (C2) is completed, that is, when the forward variation of the decorative symbol is started as shown in FIG. 22 (D2). It has been changed so that the notice production will start. That is, the start of the symbol advance notice effect is changed not at the start of the fluctuation shown in FIG. 22 (B1) but after the end of the full-screen notice effect (blackout effect) shown in FIG. 22 (D2). As a result, it is possible to prevent the symbol advance notice effect from being hidden behind the full screen advance notice effect. As shown in FIG. 21 (B), it is determined that the symbol advance notice effect and the full-screen advance notice effect are executed, and the decorative symbol is determined not to be executed in the reverse direction. During the execution period of the full-screen notice effect (blackout effect) shown in C2), the decorative pattern is swung as shown in FIG. 21 (B), but it is hidden behind the full-screen notice effect. Therefore, the player cannot see the swing of the decorative pattern. The start of the forward fluctuation of the decorative symbol is changed after the execution period of all the symbol notice effects is completed. Further, although the notification image shown in FIG. 22 (C2) is included in the full-screen notice effect, it may be a notice executed separately from the full-screen notice effect, or the notification image may not be displayed.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A variable display means (for example, an effect display device 9) that variablely displays identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) in a predetermined direction, and
A notice effect execution means (for example, a production control CPU 101) capable of executing a predetermined advance notice effect (for example, a full-screen notice effect) and
With
The predetermined advance notice effect is executed so as to make the display mode of the identification information invisible or difficult to see at the start of the variable display (for example, in FIGS. 18 (B2), 20 (B2), or 22 (B2)). Blackout effect that makes the decorative pattern as shown invisible),
When the predetermined advance notice effect is executed, the identification information can start variable display in the predetermined direction after the execution period of the predetermined advance notice effect has elapsed (for example, FIG. 18 (B2), FIG. As shown in FIGS. 18 (D2), (E2), 20 (D), (E) or 22 (D2) after the execution period of the blackout effect shown in 20 (B2) or 22 (B2) has elapsed. The forward fluctuation of the decorative pattern is started, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the identification information from becoming difficult to understand, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The predetermined direction may be a normal direction (for example, the forward direction of the decorative pattern as shown in FIGS. 18 (D1), (D2), (E1), (E2), etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the identification information from becoming difficult to understand.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The predetermined advance notice effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation to be in an advantageous state, and is an effect that is executed in a manner of hiding a part or the whole of the identification information (for example, the full-screen notice effect is more than the case of being off. In the case of a big hit, it is easier to display, and the effect of hiding the entire decorative pattern (see FIG. 18 (B2)) may be made.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the identification information from becoming difficult to understand.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The variable display means can variablely display the identification information in a specific direction (for example, a reverse direction) different from the predetermined direction (for example, shown in FIGS. 18 (B1) and 20 (B1)). (For example, the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable direction different from the forward direction).

According to such a configuration, the direction of the variable display becomes various, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the game machine of (4) above
The variable display means variablely displays the identification information in the specific direction at least during the execution period of the predetermined advance notice effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 17B), at least during the execution period of the full screen advance notice effect. , Displaying decorative patterns in the opposite direction, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the identification information can be variably displayed in a specific direction and then variably displayed in a predetermined direction different from the specific direction, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The identification information notice can be executed at the start of the variation display in the predetermined direction (for example, the effect control CPU 101 can execute the symbol advance notice effect as shown in FIGS. 18 (B1) and 22 (B1). Etc.).

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by executing the identification information notice.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
When the identification information notice and the predetermined notice effect are executed, the identification information notice is executed after the end of the predetermined notice effect (for example, the full-screen notice shown in FIGS. 18 (C2) and 22 (C2)). After the end of the effect, the symbol advance notice effect may be executed as shown in FIGS. 18 (D2) and 22 (D2)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the identification information notice and the predetermined notice effect from being executed at the same time, and the identification information notice becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the predetermined notice effect. Can be prevented.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 13, the size of the numbers displayed by the second display pattern and the size of the numbers displayed by the first display pattern are different. For example, the size of the numbers displayed at the start or stop of the fluctuation displayed by the second display pattern has a smaller display range than the size of the changing numbers displayed by the first display pattern. In this way, at the start of the fluctuation or at the stop of the fluctuation, the player can pay attention to the display mode consisting of the numbers and the characters, and during the fluctuation display, only the numbers are used in a display range larger than that at the time of the stop of the fluctuation. By executing the variable display, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the transition of the effect symbol during the variable display, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the characters.

(2) There is a correspondence between the numbers and the characters as shown in FIG. 12, and as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped in the pattern of displaying the characters according to the numbers. By doing so, different characters will appear according to the numbers, so that the numbers and the characters can be preferably displayed.

(3) As shown in FIG. 13, as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect of stopping the fluctuation display is executed by a pattern of displaying the character larger than the number by moving the number downward. In this way, the display mode when displaying the numbers and the characters can be made interesting, and the numbers and the characters can be displayed suitably.

(4) As shown in FIG. 15, since the character moves significantly as an action during reach formation, the movement of the character can be noticed, and the numbers and the character can be preferably displayed.

(5) As shown in FIG. 14, the first change effect of changing from only numbers to numbers and characters is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation, and the second is to change from numbers and characters to only numbers as the action at the start of fluctuation. Perform a change effect. The execution mode is different between the first modified effect and the second modified effect. In the variable stop symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the screen of the effect display device 9 is viewed from the front, the numbers move downward, and the character is moved more than the numbers. In the change start symbol action that is displayed in a large size and executed as the second change effect, the character is erased from the numbers and the character, and only the number displayed larger than before the change changes downward. In this way, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

(6) As shown in FIG. 15, at the end of SP reach, the symbols are aligned only with numbers, and when the final display is performed after returning to the normal background, the numbers and characters are used for the determined operation. By doing so, it is possible to display the effect symbol suitable for each scene of the effect, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the characters.

(7) As shown in FIG. 13, when the variable display is stopped, the display is performed so that the character appears wider than the display range of the numbers before the stop. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the discomfort when changing from the first display pattern to the second display pattern. Therefore, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

(8) As shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e), as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the character is displayed so as to jump forward from the depth direction when the screen of the effect display device 9 is viewed from the front. The production is executed. In this way, a powerful display using a character can be performed.

(9) As shown in FIG. 15, as the small symbol action pattern B, an effect of violently moving the small symbol according to the effect sound during SP reach is executed. In this way, the numbers as the small symbols displayed in a reduced size can be preferably displayed.

Next, modified examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, a probabilistic jackpot state and a normal jackpot state are provided. Further, as the effect symbols, odd-numbered symbols were provided corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, and even-numbered symbols were provided corresponding to the normal jackpot. Here, only the numbers corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot may be displayed in the second display pattern. For example, only the numbers corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot may be displayed as numbers and characters, and the numbers corresponding to the normal jackpot may be displayed only with the numbers without displaying the characters. In this way, it is possible to give a special feeling to the odd-numbered symbols corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, and to give a special impression to the odd-numbered symbols having a high advantage. Of the odd-numbered symbols, only the "3" symbol and the "7" symbol may be used as the probabilistic symbols, and the number of symbols displayed in the second display pattern can be changed as appropriate.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the time is shortened (high base state) until the fluctuation display of 100 rotations after the end of the big hit. In such a time saving state, the fluctuation may be started only by the number and stopped by only the number. In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time is shorter than in the normal state, so when a character with movement is displayed, the movement of the symbol becomes hectic by displaying or erasing the character, resulting in a strange appearance. This may make it difficult to see the variable display. Therefore, in the time saving state, the variable display may be executed by the first display pattern containing only numbers, unlike the normal state. In this way, the numbers can be suitably displayed in the time saving state.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the first display pattern for displaying only numbers and the second display pattern for displaying numbers and characters have different display modes of numbers and different sizes of numbers. Explained. However, when the display mode of the numbers is different, the position of the numbers, the color of the numbers, the type of the numbers, etc. may be used instead of the size of the numbers, or any combination of two or more may be used. Good. In addition, the display mode of the numbers may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, a case where a small symbol is displayed in a corner of the screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. However, one of the reachable small symbols may be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen and the other in the upper right corner of the screen. In addition, as a small symbol action pattern, a case where the small symbol is moved up and down has been described. The movement of the small symbol is not limited to these, and the symbol may be shaken, rotated laterally, or bounced like a dance in time with the music. Further, an effect image (for example, a flame image) may be added around the small symbol.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect of stopping the fluctuation display by a pattern of displaying the character larger than the number by moving the number downward is executed. However, as the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the number may be moved diagonally instead of moving downward. Specifically, when the variable display is stopped, the left symbol may be moved diagonally to the right, the middle symbol may be moved directly below, and the right symbol may be moved diagonally to the left. In this way, the numerical symbols that are displayed small when the fluctuation is stopped are displayed so as to be gathered in the center, and the appearance is good. The movement of the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped is not limited to these, and may be moved in any direction.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the numbers and the characters have a one-to-one correspondence. However, the numbers and characters do not have to have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the same character may correspond to a plurality of numbers, or the corresponding character may change depending on the background. Further, when the look-ahead notice is executed, the variable display of the target to be read-ahead may be changed to a special stage for a plurality of times until the variable display is executed. In this case, special numbers and characters that are not normally displayed may be displayed. Further, it is desirable that the display patterns of the numbers and characters at this time are different from those at the normal time. It should be noted that a stage may be provided in which the variable display is executed only by numbers.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, during the variable display, the player can recognize whether or not the variable display is being performed by changing the symbol only with numbers. It is desirable that the numbers in such a fluctuation display be displayed lighter than the display mode when the fluctuation starts or stops. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect performed in the background from becoming difficult to see by setting the density to be the same as when the fluctuation starts. Then, by displaying only numbers rather than numbers and characters, the display area of the symbol can be reduced, indicating that the symbol is fluctuating and reducing the hindrance to other notices. can do.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the symbol during reach may be the same as the symbol shown by the first display pattern during variable display, and is different from the symbol shown by the first display pattern. You may.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the first effect of changing from numbers only to numbers and characters is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation, and the second change of changing from numbers and characters to only numbers as the action at the start of fluctuation. The case of executing the production was explained. When the change effect is executed, the character moves, but another effect image may be added. Some changes may be made to the display mode.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, as the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the number to be stopped may be enlarged and displayed forward once and then reduced. Then, the character may appear from behind the enlarged number. In this way, the character is suddenly displayed in a large display mode from behind the enlarged number, so that the character can be displayed more powerfully, which may surprise the player. it can.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of SP reach may be provided. Then, the small symbol action may be different depending on the type of SP reach.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, a case where one character is displayed for one number is shown. However, an image other than the character may be added to one number. For example, as an action at the time of variable stop, an image showing that the hold display changes together with the character when the number stops (an image showing that the hold display changes to a hold display with a high jackpot expectation) may be displayed. .. In this way, it is possible to draw more attention to the action when the fluctuation is stopped. Then, it can be a look-ahead notice in which the hold display changes when the image is displayed.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one substrate. 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 (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. You may also provide two boards, one with the second effect control board.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 has another substrate (for example, FIG. The audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 3, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may 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. You may send it 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. In the case of such a configuration, various decisions made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, or audio output. Control means such as a substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, or a microcomputer mounted on a sound / lamp substrate may perform the operation.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the variation time and the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one at the time of starting the variation. Although an example of transmitting a variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc., before reaching the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second stop). A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. 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, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the fluctuation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by the two commands in this way, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the judgment result of the display result by the effect processing at the time of winning, Then, the look-ahead determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, although it is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. Further, slipping refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display.

(17) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko game machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided to the computer device or the like by the detachable recording medium, and the storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by pre-installing on. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The embodiment of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(18) As the present embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is delivered to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variablely displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, the symbol to be variablely displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variablely displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the jackpot game state ends. An example of controlled probability change state control is shown. However, not limited to this, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the probability change determining device is controlled to the probability change state. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiments described later.

Further, all or a part of the above-described embodiments, the configurations shown in the modifications, and the configurations shown in the following embodiments may be arbitrarily combined.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above and below, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

The gaming machine of the present invention also has a game in which identification information (design information, symbols, etc.) can be displayed in a variable manner (variable display, etc.) and controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. A machine (pachinko game machine 1 or the like) that can perform a production (for example, a production accessory 90201), an movable movable body (for example, a push button 90120), and a movable body using the production device. A specific effect executing means (for example, a portion that executes step S908120 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, the specific effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 59 (5)) in the vicinity of the movable body. Movable body control means to be operated (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 for executing step S908111) and variable display means (effect display device 9, effect control microcomputer 100, etc.) capable of executing variable display of identification information. ), And the movable body control means can move the movable body when the specific effect is executed (for example, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 shown in FIG. 59 (3), FIG. 59 (5). The identification information (design information, etc.) includes the first information (numerical information, numbers, etc.) and the second information (decorative information, characters, etc.), and the display pattern of the identification information includes A first display pattern (a pattern displayed by numbers, etc.) that displays the first information without displaying the second information, and a second display pattern (numbers and characters) that displays the first information and the second information. The variation display means executes the variation display according to the first display pattern (variation display by numbers) after the identification information starts to fluctuate in a predetermined direction (downward direction, etc.). , Etc.), and the variable display is stopped by the second display pattern (the variable display is stopped by numbers and characters, etc.), and the first information when displayed in the first display pattern, and The display mode is different from the first information when it is displayed in the second display pattern (as shown in FIG. 13, the numbers when only numbers are displayed are when the numbers and characters are displayed. (Displayed larger than the number, etc.) Game machines can be mentioned.

According to the game machine, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed. In addition, the effect of the specific effect can be improved.

Further, in the game machine, the movable body may be operated according to the display pattern of the identification information. Further, the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state may be different depending on the combination of the display pattern of the identification information and the operation presence / absence and operation mode of the movable body. According to such a configuration, both the display pattern of the identification information and the movement of the movable body can be focused on, and the interest can be improved.

Further, as an example of a form of a game machine capable of improving the effect of a specific effect, a game machine capable of performing a game and an effect device capable of performing the effect (for example, a production accessory 90201). A movable body (for example, push button 90120) that can be operated, and a specific effect executing means that can execute a specific effect (for example, a specific effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 59 (5)) in the vicinity of the movable body by using an effect device. (For example, a portion for executing step S908120 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) and a movable body control means for operating the movable body (for example, a portion for executing step S908111 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) are provided and movable. The body control means can operate the movable body when the specific effect is executed (for example, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 shown in FIG. 59 (3), the specific effect shown in FIG. 59 (5) is executed. ) A game machine can be mentioned. Hereinafter, an example of the embodiment of this gaming machine will be described as another embodiment.

Other Embodiments 1.
Hereinafter, the first other embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 901, which is an example of the gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 23 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 as viewed from the front.

The pachinko gaming machine 901 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 901 has a glass door frame 902 formed in a frame shape provided on 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 a board 906).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 902, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 903. Below the hit ball supply plate 903, a surplus ball receiver 904 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 903 and a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 905 for firing the hit ball are provided. A game board 906 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 902. The game board 906 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 906 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 906, a game area 907 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 904 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 90122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. In the stick controller 90122, a player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 90122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and presses and pulls the stick controller 90122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 90121 (see FIG. 27) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operation rod of the stick controller 90122, a trigger sensor 90125 (FIG. 27) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 90121 or the like is provided. 27) is built-in. Further, a tilting direction sensor unit 90123 (see FIG. 27) for detecting a tilting 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 90122. Further, the stick controller 90122 includes a vibrator motor 90126 (see FIGS. 23 and 27) for vibrating the stick controller 90122.

On the member forming the ball striking plate (upper plate) 903, for example, the player presses a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate main body on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 90122) to perform a predetermined instruction operation. A possible push button 90120 is provided. The push button 90120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor 90361 (see FIG. 27) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 90120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 90120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 23, the mounting positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 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 90120 and the stick controller 90122 may be set to be closer to the left or right on the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship.

An effect display device 909 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 907. On the display screen of the effect display device 909, there is an effect symbol display area for variably displaying the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 909 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 909, 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 909 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 908a, the effect display device 909 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 908b, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 909 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

Further, in the effect display device 909, the 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 909 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 the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 909, fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d for displaying the fourth symbol following the effect symbol and the special symbol and the ordinary symbol described later are provided. In another embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 909c for the first special symbol, in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol described later, A fourth symbol display area 909d 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 second special symbol.

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 909c and the 2nd special for the 1st special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 909d for the symbol may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol display area.

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing a state in which the fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d are repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined display colors (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 909c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 909d for the second special symbol are synchronized. "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.

On the right side of the effect display device 909, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 908a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In another embodiment, the first special symbol display 908a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 908a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 909 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 908a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 908b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is displayed. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 908b 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 908b 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 the other 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 908a and the second special symbol display 908b 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 908a and the second special symbol display 908b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this other embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 908a and 908b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with 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 9013 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 9014 (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 909, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 9013 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 9013 is guided to the back surface of the game board 906 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 9013a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 9013, a variable winning ball device 9015 having a second starting winning opening 9014 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 9014 is guided to the back surface of the game board 906 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 9014a. The variable winning ball device 9015 is opened by the solenoid 9016. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 9014 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win the second starting winning opening 9014 than the first starting winning opening 9013. Further, when the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 9014. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 9013 than the second starting winning opening 9014. In the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 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 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

When the variable winning ball device 9015 is controlled in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 9015 is extremely easy to win in the second starting winning opening 9014. The first start winning opening 9013 is provided directly below the effect display device 909, but the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 909 and the first starting winning opening 9013 may be further narrowed, or the first starting winning opening may be further narrowed. The nails are densely arranged around the 9013, and the nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 9013 makes it difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 9013, so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 9014 It may be made higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 9013.

Above the second special symbol display 908b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b consisting of four indicators that display the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 9014, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 9018b 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 908b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 9013, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 9018a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 9018a 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 908a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, the display screen of the effect display device 909 is provided with a first hold storage display unit 909a for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 909b for displaying the second hold storage number. .. In addition, you may be configured to provide the total hold storage display unit which displays the total number (total hold storage number) which is the sum of the 1st hold storage number and the 2nd hold storage number. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition.

The effect display device 909 is used for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 908a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 908b. Variable display of the production symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 909. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23, a special variable winning ball device 9020 forming a large winning opening is provided on the right side of the variable winning ball device 9015. The special variable winning ball device 9020 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 908a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 908b. 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 9021, 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 9023.

In another embodiment, since the special variable winning ball device 9020 is provided on the right side of the game area 907, the player can put the game ball on the special variable winning ball device 9020 in the big hit game state. In order to win a prize, a firing operation (so-called right-handed) is performed aiming at the right side of the game area 907. Even if the gate 9032 and the variable winning ball device 9015 are provided on the right side of the game area 907, the right-handed operation can be performed even when the game state is a time saving state or a high base state. Good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23, a directing accessory 90201 that imitates the face of a character or the like is provided below the variable winning ball device 9015. An accessory LED 90202 is provided in a portion of the effect accessory 90201 that imitates the eyes of a character or the like, and a predetermined effect can be performed by lighting and displaying the accessory LED 90202 of the effect accessory 90201. Has been done. Further, in another embodiment, the accessory LED 90202 is composed of a full-color LED, and can emit light in various lighting colors such as white and red, and emits light by changing the lighting color in order. It is also possible to emit light by rainbow color display (rainbow display).

On the left side of the effect display device 909, a normal symbol display 9010 for variably displaying a normal symbol is provided. In another embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example. The ordinary symbol display 9010 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, for example. Further, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "×"). It may be composed of.

When the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 9015 is a state in which the player is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 9014). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 9010, a normal symbol hold storage display 9041 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 9032 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 9032, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol hold storage display 9041 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by one. Furthermore, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of changing the special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state). Then, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 9015 are increased. Further, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 9015 are increased even in the time saving state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) in which the fluctuation time of the symbol is shortened although it is not the probabilistic state.

At the bottom of the game board 906, there is an out port 9026 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 9027 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 907. A frame LED 9028 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 907.

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 905 and launches the game ball into the game area 907 using the rotational force of the drive motor (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the hit ball launcher enters the game area 907 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 907, and then descends from the game area 907. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 9013 and is detected by the first start opening switch 9013a, 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 first special symbol display 908a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 9013. 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 9014 and is detected by the second start opening switch 9014a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the second special symbol is displayed. 2), the second special symbol display 908b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 9014. 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 another embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot is obtained, the game state is shifted to the high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is easily started and won a prize (that is, the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b). And the effect display device 909 shifts to a high base state (shifts to a time saving state in another embodiment), which is a game state controlled so as to easily satisfy the execution condition of the variable display). Also, when the gaming state is changed to the time saving state, it is also changed to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 9015 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.

It should be noted that, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state (also referred to as an open extension state), the state shifts to a normal symbol probability change state in which the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 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 9010 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 9015 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 9010 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened increases. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability change state is entered, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 9015 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 9015 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 9010 may shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction 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 9015 increases, and the starting prize is easily won (high base state).

In addition, by shifting to a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the special symbol or the effect symbol starts. 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 starting prize (shift to a high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one or more of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high base). It may be changed to the state). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high). It may move to the base state).

Next, the internal structure of the push button 90120 will be described. 24 and 25 are exploded perspective views for explaining the internal structure of the push button 90120. As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, a holding member 90302 for holding the vibrated member 90303 is provided inside the transparent cover 90301 of the push button 90120. In another embodiment, one holding member 90302 holds all the vibrated members 90303. A plurality (13) of arrangement holes 90325 for arranging each vibrated member 90303 are passed through the holding member 90302. Further, the vibrated member 90303 and the arrangement hole 90325 have a one-to-one correspondence, and the shape of the arrangement hole 90325 has a regular hexagonal shape in a plan view corresponding to the shape of the vibrated member 90303. Further, the vibrated member 90303 is inserted into the arrangement hole 90325 from below. On the outer peripheral surface of the lower end portion of the vibrated member 90303, a protruding edge portion (not shown) is provided so as to prevent the vibrating member 90303 from coming off from the arrangement hole 90325. Since the protruding edge portion is projected, the diameter dimension of the lower end portion of the vibrated member 90303 is larger than the opening dimension of the arrangement hole 90325.

Further, in the vicinity of the arrangement hole 90325 in the holding member 90302, the vibrated member 90303 is formed in the same shape as the vibrated member 90303 and has a regular hexagonal shape in a plan view, and it is visually recognized that the vibrated member 90303 is vibrating. An auxiliary visual recognition unit 90326 is formed to facilitate the process. The auxiliary visual recognition unit 90326 is a portion integrally formed with the holding member 90302, and is provided at a plurality of positions of the holding member 90302, particularly around the arrangement hole 90325. It should be noted that not all the auxiliary visual recognition parts 90326 need to have the same shape as the vibrated member 90303, and the auxiliary visual recognition part 90326 formed at the corner of the holding member 90302 has a shape in which a part thereof is cut out, that is, one. The portion has the same shape as a part of the vibrated member 90303 (a shape in which a part of a regular hexagon is cut out).

Further, in another embodiment, the stick controller 90122 can be vibrated by driving the vibrator motor 90126 provided in the stick controller 90122, and the push is integrally configured with the stick controller 90122. The button 90120 can also be vibrated, whereby the vibrated member 90303 can also be vibrated. When the push button 90120 is vibrating, the vibrated member 90303 vibrates with a large amplitude, but the auxiliary visual recognition unit 90326 integrated with the holding member 90302 vibrates with a smaller amplitude than the vibrated member 90303. The vibration of the vibrated member 90303 is emphasized and visually recognized due to the difference in (amplitude).

In FIGS. 24 and 25, the vibrated member 90303 is shown as halftone dots to help understanding, but the color of the vibrated member 90303 and the color of the auxiliary visual recognition unit 90326 are the same. .. That is, in a state where the vibrated member 90303 is not vibrating, it is difficult to distinguish between the vibrated member 90303 and the auxiliary visual recognition unit 90326, and it is difficult to know which part vibrates. .. Therefore, when the vibrated member 90303 begins to vibrate, unexpectedness occurs and the game entertainment is improved.

Further, below the vibrated member 90303, a vibrating lens member 90304 for transmitting vibration to each vibrated member 90303 is provided. In another embodiment, one plate-shaped vibrating lens member 90304 is provided, and the vibration applied to the vibrating lens member 90304 is transmitted to each vibrated member 90303. The inside of the vibrated member 90303 is hollow, and a swing shaft projecting downward is provided at the center thereof. On the upper surface side of the vibrating lens member 90304, a plurality of bottomed holes 90335 in which the lower ends of the swing shafts of the vibrating member 90303 are arranged are provided. Further, the vibrated member 90303 is provided so as to be swingable around the lower end of the swing shaft.

Further, among the plurality of bottomed hole portions 90335 formed in the vibrating lens member 90304, some of the bottomed hole portions 90335 are formed in the convex portion 90336 projecting upward from the vibrating lens member 90304. , Each convex portion 90336 is formed so that the protruding length is different. That is, when the height position of the bottom surface of each bottomed hole 90335 is different and the vibrated member 90303 is swung around the lower end of the swinging shaft that contacts the bottom surface of the bottomed hole 90335. In addition, there is a difference in the vibration mode of each vibrated member 90303 (swinging randomly). In another embodiment, in the vibrating lens member 90304, the height position of the bottomed hole 90335 provided on the central side of the push button 90120 is high, and the bottomed hole provided on the peripheral side of the push button 90120. The height position of the portion 90335 is low. The height position of each vibrated member 90303 is different according to the difference in the height position of the bottomed hole portion 90335.

As shown in FIG. 24, a plate-shaped button base member 90305 is provided below the vibrating lens member 90304. The holding member 90302 holding the vibrated member 90303 is connected to the button base member 90305 with the vibrating lens member 90304 housed therein. The vibrating lens member 90304 is placed on the upper surface side of the button base member 90305, and the vibrating lens member 90304 is oscillated with respect to the button base member 90305. Further, on the peripheral edge of the button base member 90305, an engaged portion 90343 with which the engaging convex portion 90327 provided on the peripheral edge of the holding member 90302 is engaged is provided. Further, the transparent cover 90301 is connected to the button base member 90305 from above. On the peripheral edge of the button base member 90305, an engaging convex portion 90345 that is engaged with the engaged concave portion 90323 provided on the peripheral edge of the transparent cover 90301 is provided.

In another embodiment, the holding member 90302, the vibrated member 90303, the vibrating lens member 90304, and the button base member 90305 are made of a translucent material, and as will be described later, the effect is applied from below. The light of the button LED 90360 can be transmitted. The vibrating member 90303, the vibrating lens member 90304, and the button base member 90305 do not have to be completely transparent, and may be an opaque member such as frosted glass as long as they are at least translucent. It may be a colored member.

The transparent cover 90301 described above is configured as a completely transparent member, but is not limited to this, as long as the vibration mode of the vibrated member 90303 is visible (recognizable). The transparent cover 90301 may be an opaque member such as frosted glass or a colored member.

As shown in FIG. 25, a plate-shaped base member 90306 is provided below the button base member 90305. At the center of the base member 90306, a coil spring 90355 is provided as an urging means for urging the button base member 90305 to one side (upward). One end of the coil spring 90355 is arranged in a spring arrangement portion 90354 formed in the central portion of the upper surface of the base member 90306, and the other end of the coil spring 90355 is a spring formed in the central portion of the lower surface of the button base member 90305. It is mounted on the mounting protrusion. The coil spring 90355 has an urging force in the extending direction, and the coil spring 90355 imparts an urging force to the button base member 90305 so as to be moved upward.

Further, in the vicinity of the peripheral edge on the lower surface side of the button base member 90305, an engaging claw 90344 inserted into the mounting hole 90353 of the base member 90306 is projected downward. By loosely fitting the engaging claw 90344 into the mounting hole 90353, the button base member 90305 is attached to the base member 90306 in a state where it can move in the vertical direction with respect to the base member 90306. Further, the lower end portion of the engaging claw 90344 has a hook shape so that the engaging claw 90344 does not come out upward from the mounting hole 90353. That is, even if the button base member 90305 rises due to the urging force of the coil spring 90355, the moving range is regulated by the engaging claw 90344.

Further, on the outer peripheral edge of the transparent cover 90301, a ridge 90321 formed so as to surround the outer peripheral edge and projecting in the horizontal direction is provided. Further, a convex piece 90322 is provided at the front end portion of the transparent cover 90301. The ridge 90321 of the transparent cover 90301 is hooked on the hooked strip provided on the inner peripheral edge of the button arranging portion 90308, and the convex piece 90322 of the transparent cover 90301 is provided on the front end of the button arranging portion 90308. By being hooked on the hooked portion, even if the button base member 90305 rises, its movement range is restricted.

In another embodiment, when the player presses the push button 90120, the transparent cover 90301, the holding member 90302, the vibrated member 90303, the vibrating lens member 90304, and the button base member 90305 are integrated. , It is moved downward against the urging force of the coil spring 90355. In another embodiment, the transparent cover 90301, the holding member 90302, the vibrated member 90303, the vibrating lens member 90304, and the button base member 90305 form a moving portion that is movably supported by the base member 90306. ..

Further, the push button 90120 is arranged in the empty arrangement space 90370 of the button arrangement portion 90308. A screw fixing hole 90312 through which a screw for fixing the base member 90306 is inserted is provided in the upper part of the operation stick 90309 (the base portion of the button arrangement portion 90308). The screw fixing holes 90312 are provided at two locations on the left and right. Further, female screw portions 90356 are provided at two positions on the left and right in the vicinity of one end of the base member 90306 (in the other embodiment, in the vicinity of the front end). The base member 90306 is fixed to the operating rod 90309 by screwing the screw inserted into the screw fixing hole 90312 into the female screw portion 90356. Then, when the vibrator motor 90126 is driven and the operation rod 90309 is vibrated, the vibration is transmitted to the base member 90306 via the screw inserted into the screw fixing hole 90312, and is provided above the base member 90306. The push button 90120 (moving part) will vibrate.

As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, a button substrate 90307 is provided below the base member 90306. A button LED 90360 for directing is mounted on the button substrate 90307. A plurality of the button LEDs 90360 are provided on the button substrate 90307 (7 in the other embodiment), and the base member 90306 is a window portion in which the button LEDs 90360 are arranged at positions corresponding to the button LEDs 90360. 90351 is open. Then, when the button LED 90360 is turned on, light is incident from the lower surface of the button base member 90305, and the light refracted and diffused by the light diffusing portion of the vibrating lens member 90304 is transferred to the holding member 90302 and the vibrated member 90303. It is incident from below. Therefore, when the push button 90120 is viewed from the player's point of view, the holding member 90302 and the vibrated member 90303 appear to be emitting light.

Further, the button substrate 90307 is equipped with a push sensor 90361 (photosensor) for detecting whether or not a pressing operation performed on the push button 90120 has been performed. Further, the base member 90306 is opened with a window portion 90352 in which the push sensor 90361 is arranged at a position corresponding to the push sensor 90361. The push sensor 90361 is exposed on the upper surface side of the base member 90306 through the window portion 90352.

FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 9031. Note that FIG. 26 also shows the payout control board 9037, the effect control board 9080, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 90560 that controls a pachinko game machine 901 according to a program is mounted on the main board 9031. The game control microcomputer 90560 includes a ROM 9054 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 9055 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 9056 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 9057. including. In another embodiment, the ROM 9054 and the RAM 9055 are built into the game control microcomputer 90560. That is, the game control microcomputer 90560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may have at least a CPU 9056 and a RAM 9055 built-in, and the ROM 9054 may be externally attached or built-in. Further, the I / O port portion 9057 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 90560 also includes a random number circuit 90503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 9055 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all thereof is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 9055 are stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game. In the other embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 9055 is backed up by the power supply.

Since the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 9054, the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 9056 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 9031.

The random number circuit 90503 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 90503 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.

Further, an input driver circuit 9058 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 to the game control microcomputer 90560 is also mounted on the main board 9031. The main board also includes an output circuit 9059 that drives a solenoid 9016 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 9015 and a solenoid 9021 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 9020 that forms a large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 90560. It is mounted on the 9031.

Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 includes a first special symbol display 908a for variably displaying a special symbol, a second special symbol display 908b, a normal symbol display 9010 for variably displaying a normal symbol, and a first special symbol hold storage. The display control of the display 9018a, the second special symbol holding storage display 9018b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 9041 is performed.

An information output circuit 9064 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 90160 is also mounted on the main board 9031.

In another embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 9080 transmits the effect content from the game control microcomputer 90560 via the relay board 9077. It receives the effect control command to instruct and controls the display of the effect display device 909 that variably displays the effect symbol.

Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 9080 is the frame LED 9028 provided on the frame side, the accessory LED 90202 provided on the effect accessory 90201, and the push button via the lamp driver board 9035. The display of the button LED 90360 provided on the 90120 is controlled, and the sound output from the speaker 9027 is controlled via the audio output board 9070.

As will be described later, the effect control means is also connected to the trigger sensor 90125 included in the stick controller 90122, the tilt direction sensor unit 90123, the vibrator motor 90126, and the push sensor 90361 provided in the push button 90120. (See FIG. 27), but the illustration is omitted in FIG. 26.

FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 9077, the effect control board 9080, the lamp driver board 9035, and the audio output board 9070. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the lamp driver board 9035 and the audio output board 9070 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, the lamp driver board 9035 and the audio output board 9070 may not be provided, and only the effect control board 9080 may be provided for the effect control.

The effect control board 9080 is equipped with an effect control CPU 90101 and an effect control microcomputer 90100 including a RAM for storing information related to the effect such as an effect symbol process flag. The RAM may be externally attached. In another embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 90100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 9080, the effect control CPU 90101 operates according to a program stored in an internal or external ROM (not shown), and a capture signal (capture signal) from the main board 9031 input via the relay board 9077. The effect control command is received via the input driver 90102 and the input port 90103 in response to the effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 90109 to control the display of the effect display device 909 based on the effect control command.

In another embodiment, the VDP 90109 that controls the display of the effect display device 909 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 90100 is mounted on the effect control board 9080. The VDP 90109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 90100, and VRAM is mapped there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 90109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 909 via the frame memory.

The effect control CPU 90101 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) to the VDP 90109 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 909, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM for. The VDP90109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 90101. Then, the VDP 90109 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 90102 on the effect control board 9080. The input driver 90102 allows the signal input from the relay board 9077 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 9080 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 9080 to the relay board 9077). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulatory means.

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 9077 allows the signal input from the main board 9031 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 9080 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 9080 to the relay board 9077). The unidirectional circuit 9074 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 27 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 9031 via the output port 90571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 9077 to the inside of the main board 9031 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 9077 does not enter the inside of the main board 9031 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 90560). The output port 90571 is a part of the I / O port portion 9057 shown in FIG. 26. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided on the outside of the output port 90571 (on the relay board 9077 side).

Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 90121 of the stick controller 90122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 90125 via the input port 90106. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 90120 has been detected from the push sensor 90361 via the input port 90106. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 90122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 90123 via the input port 90106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 vibrates the stick controller 90122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 90126 via the output port 90105.

Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 9035 via the output port 90105. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 9070 via the output port 90104.

In the lamp driver board 9035, the signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 90352 via the input driver 90351. The LED driver 90352 supplies a current to light emitters such as the frame LED 9028, the accessory LED 90202, and the button LED 90360 based on the signal for driving the LED.

In the voice output board 9070, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 90703 via the input driver 90702. The voice synthesis IC 90703 generates voices and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 90705. The amplifier circuit 90705 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 90703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 90706 to the speaker 9027. The voice data ROM 90704 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 effect period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order.

Next, the operation of the game machine will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 on the main board 9031. 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 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) 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 S901 is started. In the main process, the CPU 9056 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 9056 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S901). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S902), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S903). 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 S904), the RAM can be accessed. (Step S905). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 9056 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 9056 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 S906). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 9056 executes a normal initialization process (steps S901 to S9015).

If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing in the backup RAM area (for example, processing when power supply is stopped such as adding parity data) was performed when power supply to the game machine was stopped. (Step S907). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 9056 executes the 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 9056 checks the data in the backup RAM area (step S908). In other embodiments, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S908, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored 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 9056 performs game state recovery processing (steps S9041 to S9043) 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 9054 is set in the pointer (step S9041), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 9055) (step S9042). ). 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 S9041 and S9042, the saved contents remain as they are for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized are, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time saving flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer). ), The part where the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

Further, the CPU 9056 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S9043). Further, the CPU 9056 transmits a display result designation command specifying a display result (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, small hit, or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 9080 (step). S9044). Then, the process proceeds to step S9014. In step S9044, the CPU 9056 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 32), for example, when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM. You may try to do it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 90100 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 the other embodiment, the value of the variable time timer described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result specification command is transmitted in step S9044, the measurement of the value of the saved fluctuation time timer is restarted, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is restarted, and the data is saved. When the value of the fluctuation time timer that has been set timed out, the symbol confirmation specification command described later is transmitted. Further, in the other 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.

Instead of always transmitting the display result specification command when the power is restored, the CPU 9056 may first check whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0. .. 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 9056 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 the other embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is saved 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 9056 first performs a RAM clear process (step S9010). 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 9055 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 set in the ROM 9054 is set in the pointer (step S9011), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S9012).

By the processing of steps S9011 and S9012, 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 9056 is an initialization designation command for initializing a sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 9031 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 90560 has executed the initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S9013). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 90100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 909 performs a screen display for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized, that is, an initialization notification.

Further, the CPU 9056 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 90503 (step S9014). The CPU 9056 sets the random number circuit 90503 to update the value of the random number R'by, for example, executing the process according to the random number circuit setting program.

Then, in step S9015, the CPU 9056 sets the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 90560 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 another embodiment, it is assumed that the timer is interrupted periodically every 4 ms.

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S901 to S9015) is completed, the CPU 9056 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S9017) and the initial value random number update process (step S9018) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt prohibited state is set (step S9016), and when the execution of the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process is completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S9019). In other embodiments, 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. , The display random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. 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 another embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial count value of a 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 for determining the value. Game control processing that controls the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 90560 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.

When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 9056 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S9020 to S9034 shown in FIG. 29. 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 S9020). 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 9056 detects that the power supply cutoff signal has been output, the CPU 9056 executes a power supply stop time process for saving the necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 are input via the input driver circuit 9058, and their states are determined (switch processing: step S9021). ).

Next, the CPU 9056 includes a first special symbol display 908a, a second special symbol display 908b, a normal symbol display 9010, a first special symbol hold storage display 9018a, a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 9041 is executed (step S9022). For the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the normal symbol display 9010, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S9032 and S9033. 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 S9023). The CPU 9056 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 S9024, S9025).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a special symbol process process (step S9026). 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 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S9027). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 9056 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 9010 in a predetermined order. The CPU 9056 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the game state.

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (effect control command control process: step S9028).

Further, the CPU 9056 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 S9029).

Further, the CPU 9056 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 (step S9030). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 9037 responds to the winning detection based on any of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 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 9097 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

In another embodiment, for example, a game ball wins a prize in the first start winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014, and a detection signal from the first starting opening switch 9013a or the second starting opening switch 9014a is transmitted. If entered, three prize balls shall be paid out. Further, for example, when a game ball wins a prize in the large prize opening and a detection signal from the count switch 9023 is input, 15 prize balls are paid out.

In another embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 9056 turns on / on the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents related to off are output to the output port (step S9031: output processing).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S9032).

Further, the CPU 9056 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 S9033). For example, when the start flag related to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 9056 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 9056 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 by outputting the drive signal in step S9022 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 the other embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S9021 to S9033 (excluding step S9029) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in the other 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 performed. It may be executed in the main process.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1'(MR1'): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) (for determining the jackpot type).
(2) Random 2'(MR2'): Determine the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type)
(3) Random 3'(MR3'): Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern)
(4) Random 4'(MR4'): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).
(5) Random 5'(MR5'): Determine the initial value of random 4'(for determining the initial value of random 4')

In step S9023 in the game control process shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 90560 is a counter for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the ordinary symbol hit determination random number (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display (random 2', random 3') or random numbers for initial value (random 5'). In addition, random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in another embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 90560 (may be external hardware of the game control microcomputer 90560) is used. .. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of the hardware random number.

FIG. 31A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 9054, 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 and a time saving state (that is, 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. 31 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value shown in the right column of FIG. 31 (A) is set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value shown in FIG. 31 (A) is the jackpot determination value.

31 (B) and 31 (C) are explanatory views showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 9054, 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. 31 (B) is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in FIG. 31 (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. 31 (B) and 31 (C) are small hit determination values.

The CPU 9056 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 90503 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. 31 (A). If any of the indicated jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the random value for big hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C), it is determined to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 31 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b 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 908a or the second special symbol display 908b. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In the other embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C), when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is performed 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 the other embodiment, when the first start winning opening 9013 is entered and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the second starting winning opening 9014 is entered and the second special Compared to the case where the variable display of the symbol is executed, the ratio of determining "small hit" is high.

31 (D) and 31 (E) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 90131a and 90131b stored in the ROM 9054. Of these, FIG. 31 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 9013 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). The jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 90131a of the case. Further, FIG. 31 (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 9014 (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) 90131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 90131a and 90131b set the jackpot type to "normal jackpot" based on a random number (random 1') for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining either "probability change jackpot" or "sudden change jackpot". In the other embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 (D) and 31 (E), the jackpot type determination table 90131a is assigned five determination values for the “sudden probability variation jackpot” ( While it is determined to be a sudden probability change jackpot at a rate of 5/40), one judgment value is assigned to the "sudden probability change jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table 90131b (1/40). (Suddenly determined to be a probabilistic jackpot at the rate of)) will be described. Therefore, in the other embodiment, when the first start winning opening 9013 is entered and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the second starting winning opening 9014 is entered and the second special Compared to the case where the variable display of the symbol is executed, the rate of being determined as "sudden probability change jackpot" is high. The "sudden probability change jackpot" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 90131a for the first special symbol, and the "sudden probability variation jackpot" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 90131b 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 other embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 31 (D) and 31 (E), the jackpot types include "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot". In this other embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is the other implementation. It is not limited to the one shown in the form of. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 7-round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in other embodiments, the case where the big hit types are three types of "normal big hit", "probability change big hit" and "sudden change big hit" is shown, but the case is not limited to three types, for example, four 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 “normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to only a time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see step S90167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variation display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in other embodiments), the time saving state ends (see steps S90168 and S90137 to S90140). Even before the end of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S90132).

The "probability change 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 other embodiments, the probability variation state is shifted and the time is shortened. (See steps S90169 and S90170 described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S90132).

In addition, the "sudden change jackpot" is the number of times the big prize opening is opened less than the "normal jackpot" and the "probability change jackpot" (in other embodiments, 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 "normal jackpot" and "probability jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds, while in "sudden jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is long. It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that a game ball will win a prize at the big prize opening during a big hit game. Then, in the other embodiment, after the sudden end of the probabilistic jackpot gaming state, the probabilistic state is shifted (in the other embodiment, the probabilistic state is shifted and the time is shortened as well. Steps S90169 and S90170). Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S90132).

The mode of the sudden change jackpot is not limited to that shown in the other embodiments. For example, the number of times the big winning opening is opened may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as a normal big hit or a sudden change big hit, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be extremely short, 0.1 seconds.

In the other embodiment, even when a "small hit" is obtained, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the same control as in the big hit game state by the "sudden probability change big hit" is performed. Is done. 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. If all the big hit types are configured to be probabilistic big hits, it is not necessary to provide small hits. In addition, when a small hit is provided when all the jackpot types are probability variable jackpots, the sudden probability variable jackpot is only shifted to the probability variation state (high probability state) and is not accompanied by the time saving state (high base state). It is preferable to provide the above (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 90131a and 90131b are numerical values to be compared with the values of random 1', and are judgment values corresponding to "normal jackpot", "probability change jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination Value) is set. When the value of random 1'matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 9056 determines the jackpot type to the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

32 and 33 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560. In the examples shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, 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 909 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" 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 90100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 909 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 90100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 90100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result is derived and displayed.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when 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 90560 sends a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and initializes the game machine otherwise. 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 other embodiments, a jackpot start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability variation jackpot start designation command is used, depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability big hit", and the small hit in the case of "sudden change big hit" or "small hit". / Sudden change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. The game control microcomputer 90560 may be configured to send a fanfare designation command for suddenly probabilistic jackpot start designation when it is a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the winning opening) indicating the display during the opening of the winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Further, A2XX (H) is an effect control command (a command designated after opening the large winning opening) indicating the closing of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

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 "normal jackpot" or "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 90560 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 A400 (H) is an effect control command (a command for designating a prize for the prize opening) that specifies that the winning of the game ball has been detected in the prize opening.

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

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

In the other embodiment, as the hold information capable of specifying the hold storage number, the first hold storage number addition designation command, the second hold storage number addition designation command, the first hold storage number subtraction designation command, and the first 2 The case where the hold storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, as the hold information, an effect control command (first hold memory number specification command) that specifies the first hold memory number itself, and an effect control command (second hold memory number specification command) that specifies the second hold memory number itself. May be configured to send. Further, for example, as the hold information, an effect control command (total hold memory number specification command) for designating the total number (total hold memory number) which is the total of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number is transmitted. It may be configured as. In this case, when the total pending memory number designation information is configured to be transmitted, for example, an effect control command (first start prize designation command) for designating that the first start prize has been given, or a second start win prize. By sending an effect control command (second start winning prize designation command) that specifies that there was, it is possible to specify which of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number has increased. Good.

The effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 90101) mounted on the effect control board 9080 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 90560 mounted on the main board 9031. Then, the display state of the effect display device 909 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 9070 according to the contents shown in FIGS. 32 and 33. To do.

34 and 35 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S9026) executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) mounted on the main board 9031. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the grand prize opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 9056 starts the first start winning opening 9013 if the first starting opening switch 9013a for detecting that the game ball has won is turned on, that is, the first starting winning opening 9013. If a prize has been won, the first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S9031, S90312). Further, when the second start opening switch 9014a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 9014 is turned on, the CPU 9056 has generated the start winning to the second start winning opening 9014. Then, the second start port switch passing process is executed (steps S90313 and S90314). Then, any of the processes of steps S90300 to S90310 is performed. If the first start port switch 9013a or the second start port switch 9014a is not turned on, any of steps S90300 to S90310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S90300 to S90310 are as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (step S90300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 90560 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 pending storage 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 S90301 (1 in this example). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S90301): 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 90100, 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 S90302 (2 in this example).

Display result designation command transmission process (step S90302): 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 90100. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90303 (3 in this example).

Special symbol changing process (step S90303): 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 S90301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 90100. Controls the transmission of the specified command, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S90304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 90100 controls the effect display device 909 to stop the fourth symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560 is received.

Special symbol stop processing (step S90304): 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 S90305 (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 S90308 (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 S90300 (0 in this example). In the other embodiment, the special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process will be described later based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4. The display control data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 45), 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 S9022. ..

Pre-processing for opening the large winning opening (step S90305): 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 9021 is driven to open the large winning opening. In addition, the control is performed to send the command indicating that the large winning opening is open to the microcomputer 90100 for effect control, the execution time of the processing during opening of the large winning opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S90306. 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 S90306): 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 S90305 (5 in this example). In addition, control is performed to send a designated command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 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 S90307 (this). In the example, update to 7).

Jackpot end processing (step S90307): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 90100 performs display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the game state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90300 (0 in this example).

Small hit release preprocessing (step S90308): 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 9021 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 S90309 (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 S90309): 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 large winning opening is satisfied and the number of times the large winning opening is opened still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S90308 (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 S90310 (10 in this example).

Small hit end process (step S90310): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 90100 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 S90300 (0 in this example).

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in steps S90312 and S90314. Of these, FIG. 36A is a flowchart showing the process of passing the first start port switch in step S90312. Further, FIG. 36B is a flowchart showing the process of passing the second start port switch in step S90314.

First, the process of passing the first start port switch will be described with reference to FIG. 36 (A). In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 9013a is in the ON state, the CPU 9056 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first (Whether or not the value of the first hold storage number counter for counting the number of hold storage numbers is 4) is confirmed (step S901211A). If the number of first reserved storage reaches the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 9056 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step S9011212A), 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 S901213A).

Next, the CPU 9056 extracts values from the random number circuit 90503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 37) (step S901214A). .. In the process of step S901214A, 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, and a random number for determining a variable pattern type (random 2') And the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3') is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3') is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may try to do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 90560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3') in the variation pattern setting process described later. ..

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 37, 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 another 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 and a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number. ´), a random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2 ′), and a random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3 ′) are stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 9055.

Next, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S901215A).

Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. 36 (B). In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 9014a is in the ON state, the CPU 9056 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold). It is confirmed (whether or not the value of the second reserved memory counter for counting the number of memories is 4) (step S901211B). 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 9056 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S9011212B) and the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S901213B).

Next, the CPU 9056 extracts values from the random number circuit 90503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 37) (step S901214B). .. In the process of step S901214B, 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, and a random number for determining a variable pattern type (random 2') And the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3') is extracted and stored in the storage area. Random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3') are not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but are extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. You may try to do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 90560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3') in the variation pattern setting process described later. ..

Next, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S901215B).

38 and 39 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S90300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 9056 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S9051). 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, the production control microcomputer 90100 is controlled to send the customer waiting demo designation command (step S9051A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted in step S9051A, the CPU 9056 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 customer waiting demo designation command sent flag may be reset when the next variation display of the special symbol is started.

If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 9056 confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step S9052). Specifically, the value of the second reserved storage counter is confirmed. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 9056 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Set the data indicating "second" in (step S9053). If the second reserved storage number is 0, the CPU 9056 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S9054).

By executing the processes of steps S9052 to S9054, in the other embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. Not limited to the mode shown in the other embodiments, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are displayed in the order of winning the first starting winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014. It may be configured to do so.

Next, the CPU 9056 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 9055 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 9055 (step S9055). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 9056 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 9055. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 9056 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 9055.

Then, the CPU 9056 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 S9056). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 9056 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter and sets each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the content. 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 each storage area in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 9056 moves to the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 9055. 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 9055. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-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.

Then, the CPU 9056 reduces the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is subtracted by 1 (step S9058). The CPU 9056 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 9055.

Further, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 according to the current gaming state (step S9060). In this case, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the probability change state background designation command when the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. Further, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit only the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set, and if the probability change flag is not set, the time saving state background designation command is transmitted. Further, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the normal state background designation command if neither the probability change flag nor the time saving flag is set.

Specifically, when the CPU 9056 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 90100, the CPU 9056 assigns 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 S9028). In the other embodiment, when the special symbol variation is started, the background specification command, the variation pattern command, the display result specification command, the first hold storage number subtraction specification command, or the second is used for each timer interrupt. It will be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100 in the order of the hold storage number subtraction designation command. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background specification command is first transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms, the display result specification command is transmitted after 4 ms, and then 4 ms later. The first hold storage number subtraction designation command or the second hold storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted. When the special symbol variation is started, the symbol variation specification command (first symbol variation specification command, second symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 9013, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. , Or the data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 9014, that is, the "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 S90300 to S90310 can be shared between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 9056 reads a random R'(random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 9056 is for jackpot determination extracted in step S901214A of the first start port switch passage process and step S901214B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares a predetermined big hit judgment value or small hit judgment value (see FIG. 31) with a random number for big hit judgment, and if they match, executes a process of deciding to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes processing of big hit determination and small hit determination.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the number of jackpot judgment values is probablely changed between the jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 31 (A) in ROM 9054 is set) in which a large number of jackpot judgment values are set in advance. A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 31 (A) in ROM 9054 is set) is provided, which is set less than the hour jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the CPU 9056 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. 31 (A), the CPU 9056 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (step S9061), the process proceeds to step S9071. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

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

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R') does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S9061), the CPU 9056 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C)). Use to process small hit determination. 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. 31 (B) and 31 (C), the CPU 9056 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. .. In this case, the CPU 9056 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. 31 (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. 31 (C) is used to determine whether or not to make a small hit. .. Then, when it is decided to make a small hit (step S9062), the CPU 9056 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step S9063), and proceeds to step S9075.

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 S9062), that is, if it is out of the range, the process proceeds to step S9075 as it is.

In step S9071, the CPU 9056 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, as the table used to determine the jackpot type to be one of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (step S9072). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 9056 selects the jackpot type determination table 90131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 31 (D). When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 9056 selects the jackpot type determination table 90131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 31 (E).

Next, the CPU 9056 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to use the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1') for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area ("normal jackpot", "normal jackpot", " "Probability change jackpot" or "Sudden change jackpot") is determined as the type of jackpot (step S9073). In this case, the CPU 9056 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S901214A of the first start port switch passage process and step S901214B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and determine the jackpot type. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 31 (D) and 31 (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 9056 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 9055 (step S9074). For example, when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is "sudden probability change jackpot", "03" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type.

Next, the CPU 9056 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S9075). 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", "3", and "7" 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 "suddenly probable jackpot", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when it is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, when the "probability change jackpot" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, "5", which is the small hit symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In the other 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, but the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is , Not limited to those shown in other embodiments. 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 S90301) (step S9076).

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S90301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 9056 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S9081). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 9056 selects one of the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables as the table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types (step). S9082). Then, the process proceeds to step S9900.

If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S9083). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 9056 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as the table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types (step S9084). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S9900.

If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set is set (step S9085). The time saving flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state or the time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state is finished. Specifically, when it is determined to be a "normal jackpot", a time saving flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Further, after the jackpot game is completed, the reset is performed when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in other embodiments) is completed. Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be "probability change big hit" or "sudden change big hit", the probability change flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S9085), the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S9086). If the total number of pending storage is less than 3 (N in step S9086), the CPU 9056 determines the variation pattern type for normal use as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. Select a table (step S9087). Then, the process proceeds to step S9900.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S9086), the CPU 9056 uses the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and the variation pattern for shortening is used as a table. The type determination table is selected (step S9088). Then, the process proceeds to step S9900.

When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S9085), that is, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or the time saving state (in other embodiments, the time saving is always made when shifting to the probabilistic state). Since it is also shifted to the state (see steps S90169 and S90170), when it is determined to be Y in step S9085, it may be in the probabilistic state or controlled only in the time saving state), so that the CPU 9056 fluctuates. As a table used to determine the pattern type to be one of a plurality of types, a time-saving variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected (step S9089). Then, the process proceeds to step S9900.

In another embodiment, when the processing of steps S9085 to S9089 is executed and the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type for shortening is lost. The judgment table is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state, the time saving variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected. In this case, in the process of step S9090 described later, the fluctuation pattern type including the shortened fluctuation fluctuation pattern may be determined as the fluctuation pattern type, and when the fluctuation pattern type including the shortened fluctuation fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation pattern type is determined. In the process of step S9092, the variation pattern of the shortened variation is determined as the variation pattern. Therefore, in the other embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state, or when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortened variation may be performed.

Next, the CPU 9056 reads a random number 2'(random number for determining the variation pattern type) from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S9082, S9084, S9087, S9088 or S9089. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S9090).

Next, the CPU 9056 sets the hit variation pattern determination table and the loss variation pattern determination table as tables 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 S9090. One of them is selected (step S9091). Further, the random number 3'(random number for determining the variation pattern) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and the variation is changed by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S9091. The pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S9092). When the random number 3'(random number for determining the variation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 9056 is for determining the variation pattern for generating the random number for determining the variation pattern (random number 3'). A value may be extracted directly from the random number counter, and the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S9093). Specifically, the CPU 9056 controls to send the first symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "first". Further, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "second". Further, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S9094).

Next, the CPU 9056 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 9055 (step S9095). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S90302) (step S9096).

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S90302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 9056 transmits one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation (see FIG. 32) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control to do. Specifically, the CPU 9056 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S90120). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S90126. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S90112 and S90122). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "normal jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S9074 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command when the type of the jackpot is "probability variation jackpot" (steps S90123 and S90124). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "probability variation jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S9074 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". .. Then, when it is neither "normal jackpot" nor "probability jackpot" (that is, when it is "suddenly probabilistic jackpot"), the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the display result 4 designated command (step S90125).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S90120), the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S90126). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the display result 5 designated command (step S90127). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S90126), that is, when it is off, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S90128).

Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S90303) (step S90129).

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process (step S90303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol change processing, the CPU 9056 first confirms whether or not the first hold storage number subtraction designation command or the second hold storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S901121). Whether or not the first hold storage number subtraction designation command or the second hold storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, in step S901122 described later, the first hold storage number subtraction designation command or the second hold storage number subtraction designation command. When the number subtraction specification command is transmitted, the hold storage number subtraction specification command indicating that the first hold storage number subtraction specification command or the second hold storage number subtraction specification command has been transmitted is set so that the transmitted flag is set, and in step S901121 , The hold storage number subtraction specification command It is sufficient to confirm whether or not the sent flag is set. Further, in this case, the set hold storage number subtraction specification command transmission flag should be reset by the special symbol stop processing or the jackpot end processing described later when the variable display of the special symbol is terminated or the jackpot is terminated. Just do it.

Next, if the first hold storage number subtraction designation command or the second hold storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 9056 issues the hold storage number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 90100. Is controlled to be transmitted to (step S901122). Specifically, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the first hold storage number subtraction designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "first". Further, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the second hold storage number subtraction designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "second".

Next, the CPU 9056 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step S901125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S901126), controls to send a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S901127). Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S90304) (step S901128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends as it is.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S90304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S90131). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 9056, if set, has a probability variation flag indicating that it is in a probability variation state, a time reduction flag indicating that it is in a time reduction state, and the number of variable times of the special symbol in the time reduction state. The time reduction counter indicating (step S90132) is reset (step S90132), and control is performed to send a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S90133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", the jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 9055 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). Judgment is based on.

Further, the CPU 9056 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the effect display device 909) in the timer before opening the jackpot (step S90134). In addition, the number of times of opening of the large winning opening opening counter is set (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability change big hit", and 2 times in the case of "sudden change big hit") (step S90135). .. In addition, the round time per round in the jackpot game is also set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (step S90305) (step S90136).

Further, if the jackpot flag is not set in step S9011, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the value of the time reduction counter indicating the variable number of times of the special symbol in the time reduction state is 0 (step S90137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 9056 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by -1 (step S90138). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S90139), the CPU 9056 resets the time reduction flag (step S90140).

Next, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S90141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 9056 transmits a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S90142). Further, the CPU 9056 sets 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 909) in the timer before opening the large winning opening (step S90143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (step S90144). In addition, the opening time for each large winning opening in the small hit game is also set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds, which is the same as the round time of the sudden change big hit, is set as the opening time per big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S90308) (step S90145).

If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S90141), the CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S90300) (step S90146).

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S90307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S90160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step S90164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S90161), and control is performed to send a jackpot end designation command (step S90162). Here, if it is a "normal jackpot" or a "probability change jackpot", a jackpot end specification command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is a "sudden probability variation jackpot", a small hit / sudden probability variation jackpot The end specification command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is being performed on the effect display device 909 (big hit end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer (step S90163), and the process is terminated.

In step S90164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step S90164). Then, the CPU 9056 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 S90165). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S90165), the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the jackpot ending this time is a normal jackpot (step S90166). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "normal jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S9074 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 9056 sets the time saving flag and shifts to the time saving state (step S90167). Further, the CPU 9056 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction counter (step S90168).

If it is not a normal jackpot (that is, if it is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot), the CPU 9056 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S90169), and sets the time saving flag to shift to the time saving state. (Step S90170).

Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S90300) (step S90171).

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S9032) executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) mounted on the main board 9031. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S903201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol change processing is being executed), the CPU 9056 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display for setting the special symbol display control data. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S903202). In this case, the CPU 9056 sets or updates special symbol display control data for variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S9022) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S903203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the process shifts to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 9056 stops and displays the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S903204). In this case, the CPU 9056 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S9022) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 90101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 9080. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 90101 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 S90701). ..

After that, the effect control CPU 90101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S90702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90101 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 90101 clears the flag (step S90703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 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 S90704).

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs the effect control process process (step S90705). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 909 is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs the fourth symbol process process (step S90706). 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 area 909c, 909d of the effect display device 909. 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 S90707). After that, the process proceeds to step S90702.

FIG. 47 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 90560 of the main board 9031. 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.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S90704). The effect control command received from the main board 9031 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 90101 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S90611). 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 90101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S90612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S90613). 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 S90614), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S90615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S90616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step S90617), the effect control CPU 90101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step S90618).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S90619), the effect control CPU 90101 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step S90620).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S90621), the effect control CPU 90101 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S90622).

If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (step S90623), the effect control CPU 90101 sets the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag (step S90624).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S90625), the effect control CPU 90101 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S90626).

If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command (step S90627), the effect control CPU 90101 sets the small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S90628).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S90629). Then, the process proceeds to step S90611.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S90705) in the main process shown in FIG. 46. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 90101 performs any process of steps S90800 to S90807 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 909 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.

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 90560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation 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 S98001).

Effect symbol variation start process (step S98001): 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 S90802).

Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (step S90802): Controls the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, and monitors the end of the fluctuation 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 S90803).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S90803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S90804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800).

Big hit display process (step S90804): After the end of the fluctuation time, the effect display device 909 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 S90805).

Processing during the round (step S90805): 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 S90806). 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 S90807).

Round post-processing (step S90806): 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 a value corresponding to the processing during the round (step S90805).

Jackpot end effect processing (step S90807): The effect display device 909 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 S90800).

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 49. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S90811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S90812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S98001) (step S90813).

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S98001) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 49. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 90101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S908000). Next, the effect control CPU 90101 displays the effect symbol display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step S908000 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 S908001). When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 90101 has a chance pattern symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step S908001. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 90101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 909. In the example shown in FIG. 52, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 90101 is stopped. As the symbols, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols is determined. In addition, when the received display result specification command indicates "probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 90101 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of production symbols with the same odd-numbered symbols.

If the received display result specification command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result specification command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 90101 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 909 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

For example, the effect control CPU 90101 extracts a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical 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. Further, a symbol that reminds us of being in a probabilistic state (an odd number symbol in other embodiments) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol that reminds us that it will not be in a probabilistic state (an even symbol in other embodiments). Is also called an odd-numbered pattern.

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 executes a specific effect setting process for determining the presence / absence and type of execution of the specific effect using the effect accessory 90201 (step S908002).

In addition, in other embodiments, although the description is omitted, various notice effects (for example, step-up notice effect, character notice effect, button notice effect, character advance notice effect) are performed during the variable display of the effect symbol. , Group notice production, mini character notice production) may be configured to be feasible. In this case, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process, if the advance notice effect setting process for determining the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect is executed and it is decided to execute the advance notice effect, the advance notice is given in step S908003 described later. It may be configured to select the process table according to the production.

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 selects a process table according to the fluctuation pattern (step S908003). Then, the effect control CPU 90101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S908003 (step S908004).

FIG. 53 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 90101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 90101 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 909 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 909 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 90101 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

The process table shown in FIG. 53 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 9080. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

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 90101 serves as an effect device (effect display device 909 as an effect component, as an effect component) 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 9027) as an effect component is executed (step S908005). For example, the effect display device 909 outputs a command to the VDP 90109 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 9035. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 9027, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 9070.

In another embodiment, the effect control CPU 90101 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 90101 is variable. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the pattern command.

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S908006).

Then, the effect control CPU 90101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S98002) (step S908007).

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a specific effect setting process (step S908002) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 90101 first confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is a big hit (step S905001). Whether or not the variable display started this time is a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area. Further, for example, it may be determined by confirming whether or not the fluctuation pattern command read in step S908000 specifies a fluctuation pattern for big hits.

If the variation display started this time is a big hit (Y in step S905001), the effect control CPU 90101 selects a specific effect determination table for the big hit as a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the specific effect. (Step S905002). Unless the variation display started this time is a big hit (N in step S905001), the effect control CPU 90101 selects a specific effect determination table for removal as a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the specific effect. (Step S905003). Then, the effect control CPU 90101 executes a lottery process based on random numbers using the specific effect determination table selected in steps S905002 and S905003, and determines the presence / absence and type of the specific effect (step S905004).

FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the specific effect determination table. Of these, FIG. 55 (A) shows a specific example of the specific effect determination table for the jackpot selected in step S905002. Further, FIG. 55 (B) shows a specific example of the specific effect determination table for the deviation selected in step S905003. As shown in FIG. 55, in the specific effect determination table, determination values are assigned to each of the specific effect none, the specific effect A, the specific effect B, and the specific effect C.

In another embodiment, as a specific effect, an effect of lighting and displaying the accessory LED 90202 provided on the effect accessory 90201 is executed. In the other embodiment, the specific effect A to the specific effect A to the specific effect. There are three types of C, and the specific effect A is an effect of causing the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 to emit light with a white lighting color. Further, the specific effect B is an effect of causing the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 to emit light in a red lighting color. Further, the specific effect C is an effect in which the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 is made to emit light by changing the lighting color in order to emit light by rainbow color display (rainbow display).

Further, in the other embodiment, when the specific effect is executed, the suggestion effect suggesting the specific effect is executed. As the suggestion effect, the effect of vibrating the push button 90120 is executed. As shown in FIG. 55, in the other embodiment, the vibration time of the push button 90120 differs depending on which type of specific effect is executed, and when the specific effect A is executed, the push button 90120 is pushed. The vibration time of the button 90120 is 1 second. Further, when the specific effect B is executed, the vibration time of the push button 90120 is 3 seconds. Further, when the specific effect C is executed, the vibration time of the push button 90120 is 5 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 55, in the other embodiment, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of executing the specific effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of the loss. , When the specific effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is higher than that when the specific effect is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 55, in the other embodiment, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of the specific effect B being executed is higher than that in the case of the loss. The determination value is assigned to, and when the specific effect B is executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is higher than that when the specific effect A is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 55, in other embodiments, the determination value is assigned so that the specific effect C may be executed only when a big hit occurs, and the specific effect C is executed. It is confirmed that it will be a big hit. Therefore, when the specific effect C is executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is higher than that when the specific effect A and the specific effect B are executed.

In addition, in this other embodiment, a case is shown in which it is determined that a big hit will be obtained if the specific effect C is executed, but the case is not limited to such a mode and is a case of being out of order. The specific effect C may be configured to be executable at a low rate, and at least when the specific effect C is executed, the jackpot is hit as compared with the case where the specific effect A or the specific effect B is executed. It suffices if it is configured so that the degree of expectation (reliability of big hit) is high.

Further, in other embodiments, the jackpot reliability is increased when the specific effect is executed, or the jackpot reliability is increased in the order of the specific effect C, the specific effect B, and the specific effect A. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when a specific effect is executed, the reach reliability and the probability change reliability are set to be high, or the reach reliability and the probability change reliability are set to be high in the order of the specific effect B and the specific effect A. May be good.

Further, in other embodiments, the case where there are three types of specific effects A to C as the types of specific effects is shown, but the specific effects are not limited to such modes, and for example, one type or two types of specific effects are shown. Only may be configured to be executable, or four or more types of specific effects may be configured to be executable. For example, a specific effect type may be provided in which the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 is made to emit light in a lighting color of blue or green.

Further, in the other embodiment, the case where the type of the specific effect and the vibration time of the push button 90120 have a one-to-one correspondence is shown, but it is not necessarily limited to such a mode. For example, even when the vibration time of the push button 90120 is 1 second, the specific effect A is not always executed, and the specific effect B and the specific effect C may be executed at a low rate. It may be configured as.

Further, in another embodiment, as a kind of suggestion effect, a case where the vibration time of the push button 90120 is different is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a type of suggestion effect, the intensity of the vibration operation of the push button 90120 may be different, the vibration speed may be different, or the vibration pattern may be different (for example, the push button 90120 may be continuously vibrated. (It may be vibrated intermittently, or it may be vibrated intermittently). Further, the vibration time, vibration intensity, vibration speed, and vibration pattern of the push button 90120 may be combined to form the type of suggestion effect.

Further, in the other embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, a case where the presence / absence and type of the specific effect or the suggestion effect is different depending on whether or not the hit is a big hit is shown, but only in such an embodiment. I can't. For example, a different specific effect determination table may be selected according to the type of the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command, and the presence / absence and type of the specific effect and the suggestion effect may be different. In this case, for example, the fluctuation pattern including Super Reach B is configured to make it easier to execute the specific effect or suggestion effect than the variation pattern including Super Reach A, or the type of specific effect or suggestion effect with high expectation is performed. It may be configured to be easy to select. Further, for example, a fluctuation pattern having a large number of pseudo-reams is configured to be easier to execute a specific effect or a suggestion effect than a variation pattern with a small number of pseudo-reams, or a type of specific effect or suggestion effect with a high degree of expectation is selected. It may be configured for ease of use.

Further, in the other embodiment, the case where the suggestion effect is always executed when the specific effect is executed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and for example, in FIG. 55, further suggestion is made. A specific effect D that does not involve the vibration operation of the push button 90120 as an effect may be provided. Further, not only the push button 90120 may not be vibrated, but also the blackout display, the frame LED 9028 may be turned off, and the button LED 90360 may not be turned on, or any one of these may be configured. It may be configured not to perform a plurality or all.

Further, in the other embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, the presence / absence and type of the specific effect and the suggestion effect are collectively determined by one lottery process, but the specific effect and the suggestion effect are collectively determined. And may be configured to be determined by separate lottery processes. Then, by determining the specific effect and the suggestion effect by separate lottery processes, a pattern that executes both the specific effect and the suggestion effect and a pattern that executes only the specific effect (the specific effect is not noticed so much). It may be configured to have a pattern to be executed) and a pattern to execute only the suggestion effect (so-called Gase pattern).

Then, when it is decided to execute the specific effect (step S905005), the effect control CPU 90101 sets the specific effect execution flag according to the type of the determined specific effect (step S905006). For example, if it is decided to execute the specific effect A, the specific effect A execution flag is set, and if it is decided to execute the specific effect B, the specific effect B execution flag is set, and the specific effect C is set. If it is decided to execute, the specific effect C execution flag is set.

56 and 57 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S90802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 90101 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S908101) and 1 subtracts the value of the variation time timer (step S908102). When the process timer times out (step S908103), 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 S908104). 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 S908105).

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not any of the specific effect execution flags (any of the specific effect A execution flag to the specific effect C execution flag) is set (step S908106). If none of the specific effect execution flags is set, the process proceeds to step S908126. If any of the specific effect execution flags is set, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the darkening display (blackout display) (step S908107). Whether or not it is the start timing of the blackout display can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S908006 of the effect symbol fluctuation start processing. If it is the start timing of the blackout display (Y in step S908107), the effect control CPU 90101 starts the darkening display (blackout display) of the entire display screen of the effect display device 909 (step S908108) and the frame LED 9028. Are all turned off (step S908109). Then, the process proceeds to step S908126.

If it is not the start timing of the blackout display (N in step S908107), the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the suggestion effect (step S908110). It should be noted that whether or not it is the start timing of the suggestion effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S908006 of the effect symbol variation start process. Further, in the other embodiment, it is assumed that the start timing of the suggestion effect arrives at the timing when a predetermined time (1 second in this example) elapses after the start timing of the darkening display.

If it is the start timing of the suggestion effect (Y in step S908110), the effect control CPU 90101 starts driving the vibrator motor 90126 and starts the vibration operation of the push button 90120 as the suggestion effect (step S908111). .. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a value corresponding to the vibration time according to the type of the specific effect in the vibration time timer for measuring the vibration time of the push button 90120 (step S908112). For example, if the specific effect A execution flag is set, the vibration time timer is set to a value equivalent to 1 second, and if the specific effect B execution flag is set, the vibration time timer is set to 3 seconds. If the specific effect C execution flag is set, the value corresponding to 5 seconds is set in the vibration time timer. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 starts the lighting display of the button LED 90360, and starts the lighting display of the push button 90120 as a suggestion effect (step S908113). Then, the process proceeds to step S908126.

In the other embodiment, the button LED 90360 is turned on and displayed by executing the process of step S908113, but the button LED 90360 is blinked and displayed regardless of such an embodiment. You may. Further, for example, the button LED 90360 may be made to emit light in various lighting colors or in various lighting patterns, and the button LED 90360 is subjected to a lottery process according to the jackpot expectation, reach expectation, and probability variation expectation. May be used to determine which lighting color or lighting pattern is used to emit light.

If it is not the start timing of the suggestion effect (N in step S908110), the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the value of the vibration time timer is 0 (step S908114). If the value of the vibration time timer is not 0 (N in step S908114), that is, during the vibration operation of the push button 90120, the effect control CPU 90101 subtracts 1 from the value of the vibration time timer (step S908115) and subtracts it. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the subsequent vibration time timer is 0 (step S908116). If the value of the vibration time timer is 0 (that is, when the vibration time of the push button 90120 is finished), the effect control CPU 90101 stops driving the vibrator motor 90126 and pushes as a suggestion effect. At the same time as ending the vibration operation of the button 90120 (step S908117), the lighting display of the button LED 90360 is ended, and the lighting display of the push button 90120 as a suggestion effect is ended (step S908118). Then, the process proceeds to step S908126.

If the value of the vibration time timer is 0 (Y in step S908114), the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the specific effect (step S908119). Whether or not it is the start timing of the specific effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S908006 of the effect symbol variation start process. Further, in the other embodiment, it is assumed that the start timing of the specific effect arrives at the timing when a predetermined time (1 second in this example) elapses after the vibration time of the push button 90120 is finished.

If it is the start timing of the specific effect (Y in step S908119), the effect control CPU 90101 starts lighting and displaying the accessory LED 90202 provided on the effect accessory 90201 with a display color corresponding to the type of the specific effect. Then, the execution of the specific effect is started (step S908120). For example, if the specific effect A execution flag is set, the effect of causing the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 to emit light with a white lighting color is started. Further, if the specific effect B execution flag is set, the effect of causing the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 to emit light in a red lighting color is started. Further, if the specific effect C execution flag is set, the effect of rainbow-colored display (rainbow display) is started by causing the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 to emit light by changing the lighting color in order. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S908126.

If it is not the start timing of the specific effect (N in step S908119), the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the specific effect (step S908121). Whether or not the end timing of the specific effect is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S908006 of the effect symbol variation start process. Further, in the other embodiment, the start timing of the specific effect arrives at the timing when the effect time (5 seconds in this example) of the predetermined specific effect elapses after the vibration time of the push button 90120 is finished. To do. The production time of the specific effect is not limited to 5 seconds, and may be configured to execute the specific effect for, for example, 7 seconds or 10 seconds.

If it is the end timing of the specific effect (Y in step S908121), the effect control CPU 90101 ends the darkening display (blackout display) in the effect display device 909 (step S908122), and at the same time, the effect symbol is changed. Correspondingly, the lighting display of the frame LED 9028 is restarted (step S908123). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 ends the lighting display of the accessory LED 90202 provided on the effect accessory 90201, and ends the execution of the specific effect (step S908124). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 resets the set specific effect execution flag (any of the specific effect A execution flag to the specific effect C execution flag) (step S908125). Then, the process proceeds to step S908126.

In addition, in this other embodiment, the case where the darkening display (blackout display) is ended or the lighting display of the frame LED 9028 is restarted at the timing of the end of the specific effect is shown. It is not limited to the aspect shown in the form. For example, the darkening display (blackout display) may be ended or the lighting display of the frame LED 9028 may be resumed during the vibration operation of the push button 90120 or at the timing of the end of the vibration operation, or the accessory LED 90202 of the effect accessory 90201 may be resumed. The darkening display (blackout display) may be ended or the lighting display of the frame LED 9028 may be restarted at the timing of starting the lighting display or during the lighting display. Further, for example, the darkening display (blackout display) may be ended or the lighting display of the frame LED 9028 may be restarted after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the end of the specific effect. Conceivable.

In addition, in this other embodiment, the case where the execution timing of the suggestion effect and the specific effect is the same regardless of the type of the suggestion effect and the specific effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if the suggestion effect or the specific effect can be executed at a plurality of execution timings, such as executing the suggestion effect or the specific effect during high-speed fluctuation, executing when the reach is established, or executing the suggestion effect during the reach. Good. Further, in this case, for example, the jackpot expectation, the reach expectation, and the probability variation expectation may be different depending on at which execution timing the suggestion effect or the specific effect is executed.

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S908126), the effect control CPU 90101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S90803) (step S908127).

FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S90803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 90101 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S908301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S908305. In another embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S908304. 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 S908302 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step S908305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 90101 controls to stop and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S908302).

Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S908302 (that is, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed) (N in step S908303), the effect control CPU 90101 shifts to step S908311. To do.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S908302 (Y in step S908303), the effect control CPU 90101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S908304).

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received (step S908305). Whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received is specifically determined by a flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command set in the command analysis process has been received (big hit start designation command reception flag). It can be determined by checking whether or not the flag (small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command has been received is set. If any of the jackpot start designation commands is received, the effect control CPU 90101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S908306) and selects the process table according to the fanfare effect (step S908307). 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 90101 resets the set flag.

Then, the effect control CPU 90101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S908308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (effect display device 909 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speaker 9027 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S908309). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S90804) (step S908310).

When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step S908303), the effect control CPU 90101 responds to the effect pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800) by changing the value of the effect control process flag. Update to the value (step S908311).

Next, a specific example of the production mode of the suggestion effect and the specific effect will be described. FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode of the suggestion effect and the specific effect. In FIG. 59, the display screens change in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on.

As shown in FIG. 59 (1), it is assumed that the effect display device 909 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and the execution of the specific effect is determined at the start of the variation. At the start timing of the blackout display (blackout display), as shown in FIG. 59 (2), the blackout display (blackout display) of the entire display screen of the effect display device 909 is started (see step S908108). All the frame LEDs 9028 are turned off (see step S908109).

The example shown in FIG. 59 shows a case where the entire display screen of the effect display device 909 is completely darkened when the darkening display (blackout display) is performed, but it is limited to such a mode. Absent. For example, even during dark display (blackout display), when the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d is continuously displayed or is configured to display some small symbol. The small symbol may be continuously displayed, or the right-handed display may be continuously displayed when the right-handed display suggesting the right-handed operation is performed. As such, even during the dark display (blackout display), the information necessary for the progress of the game may be continuously displayed.

Next, at the start timing of the suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 59 (3), the vibration operation of the push button 90120 as the suggestion effect is started (see step S908111), and the lighting display of the button LED 90360 is started. The lighting display of the push button 90120 as a suggestion effect is started (see step S908113). In this case, when the push button 90120 is vibrated, the vibrated member 90303 inside the push button 90120 also vibrates, and the vibration of the vibrated member 90303 is emphasized and visually recognized.

Next, when the vibration time of the push button 90120 ends, as shown in FIG. 59 (4), the vibration operation of the push button 90120 as a suggestion effect ends (see step S908117), and the lighting display of the button LED 90360 ends. Then, the lighting display of the push button 90120 as a suggestion effect is terminated (see step S908118).

Next, at the start timing of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 59 (5), the lighting display of the accessory LED 90202 provided on the effect accessory 90201 is started, and the execution of the specific effect is started (see step S908120). ). In this case, for example, when the specific effect A is executed, an effect of causing the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 to emit light with a white lighting color is started. Further, when the specific effect B is executed, an effect of causing the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 to emit light in a red lighting color is started. Further, when the specific effect C is executed, the effect of emitting light by rainbow color display (rainbow display) is started by causing the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 to emit light by changing the lighting color in order. Will be done.

Then, after that, when the production time of the specific effect (5 seconds in this example) elapses and the end timing of the specific effect is reached, the lighting display of the accessory LED 90202 provided in the effect accessory 90201 is terminated, and the specific effect is produced. Execution is terminated (see step S908124). Further, the darkening display (blackout display) in the effect display device 909 is also terminated (see step S908122), and the lighting display of the frame LED 9028 is restarted according to the variation display of the effect symbol (see step S908123).

As described above, according to the other embodiments, an effect device capable of performing the effect (in this example, the effect object 90201) and an movable movable body (in this example, the push button 90120). And. Further, it is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, the specific effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 59 (5)) in the vicinity of the movable body by using the effect device, and the movable body can be operated when the specific effect is executed. (In this example, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 shown in FIG. 59 (3), the specific effect shown in FIG. 59 (5) is executed). Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of the specific effect.

Specifically, in the other embodiment, since the production accessory 90201 as the production device is provided below the game area 907, it is possible to make the light emission of the accessory LED 90202 of the production accessory 90201 stand out to some extent. However, at the time before the light emission, the player does not know which area of the game area 907 to pay attention to, and there is a possibility that the effect of the specific effect cannot be sufficiently obtained. Therefore, in another embodiment, the push button that vibrates by operating the movable body (push button 90120 in this example) provided in the vicinity of the effecting object 90201 (vibrating operation in this example). By directing the eyes to the 90120, the player's line of sight can be guided to the specific effect, and the effect of the specific effect can be improved.

In addition, "when the specific effect is executed" means, in other embodiments, specifically, a predetermined time (1 second in this example) elapses after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 is completed. It is to execute a specific effect at the timing. In this way, the specific effect may be executed after a relatively short time (1 second in this example) has elapsed after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 is completed, or the vibration of the push button 90120 may be executed. The operation and the specific effect may be executed at exactly the same timing, or the vibration time of the push button 90120 and the effect period of the specific effect partially overlap (for example, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 is started, it is still It may be configured to start the execution of the specific effect during the vibration operation). In this way, "when the specific effect is executed" means at least the vibration operation of the push button 90120 and the specific effect, even if the execution timings of the vibration operation of the push button 90120 and the specific effect are not exactly the same or the same. It suffices if it is executed at a timing that can be recognized as being executed correspondingly to and.

Further, in another embodiment, the case where the effect device (in this example, the effect accessory 90201) is provided on the game board 906 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the effect accessory used for the specific effect may be provided on the game frame in the vicinity of the push button 90120.

Further, "near the movable body" means, for example, the area A where the effect display device 909 is provided, the area B where the effect accessory 90201 is provided, and the push button 90120. When the region is the region C, the distance between the regions BC may be shorter than the distance between the regions AB. With such a configuration, the directing accessory 90201 is provided in an area where the distance from the push button 90120 is shorter than the distance from the directing display device 909, which is considered to be the player's line of sight. The line of sight of the player can be effectively guided.

Further, the "neighborhood of the movable body" may be configured so that the distance between the above-mentioned areas BC is shorter than the size of the display screen of the effect display device 909, for example. For example, when the size of the display screen of the effect display device 909 (liquid crystal display device) is 15 inches (38.1 cm), the distance between the areas BC is configured to be less than 38.1 cm. May be good. With such a configuration, the effector 90201 and the push button 90120 are arranged in an area smaller than the size of the entire display screen of the effect display device 909, which the player usually pays attention to. The line of sight can be effectively guided.

Further, in another embodiment, as an aspect of the effect device in the vicinity of the movable body, a case where the effect accessory 90201 is provided relatively close to the push button 90120 via the out port 9026 is shown. , Not limited to such aspects. For example, even on the game area 907, the effector 90201 may be provided immediately above the push button 90120, and as described above, the effector may be placed on the game frame near the push button 90120. The object 90201 may be provided. Further, a movable body such as a push button 90120 and a directing accessory 90201 may be integrally configured. As described above, the "neighborhood of the movable body" means that the movable body such as the push button 90120 is provided at a distance that can guide the line of sight of the player to the specific effect using the effect object 90201. Good.

Further, in another embodiment, the case where the effect device used for the specific effect is the effect accessory 90201 provided with the accessory LED 90202 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a lamp / LED provided in a specific area, a sub-liquid crystal display device, or the like may be used as the effect device to execute the specific effect in some form.

Further, in another embodiment, the case where the movable body is the push button 90120 is shown, but it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the movable body may be configured to include a movable member that can operate within a predetermined operating range, and the suggestive effect may be executed by operating the movable member provided in the vicinity of the effect device. ..

Further, according to another embodiment, the specific effect can be executed after the movable body is operated (in this example, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 shown in FIG. 59 (3), FIG. 59 ( Execute the specific effect shown in 5)). Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the specific effect before the start of the specific effect.

In the other embodiment, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 is stopped and a predetermined time (1 second in this example) elapses, the accessory LED 90202 of the effect accessory 90201 is lit and displayed for a specific effect. The case where the execution is started is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the vibration operation of the push button 90120 may be terminated after the accessory LED 90202 of the effect accessory 90201 is lit and displayed during the vibration operation of the push button 90120. Even with such a configuration, since the vibration operation of the push button 90120 has already started before the start of the specific effect, it is possible to draw attention to the specific effect before the start of the specific effect. Further, for example, at the same time as the vibration operation of the push button 90120 is stopped, the accessory LED 90202 of the effect accessory 90201 may be turned on and displayed to start the execution of the specific effect, and various aspects can be considered.

Further, in the other embodiment, after starting the darkening display (blackout display) in the effect display device 909, the vibration operation of the push button 90120 is started after a predetermined time (1 second in this example) has elapsed. Cases are shown, but not limited to such aspects. For example, the push button 90120 may be configured to start the vibration operation at the same time as the blackout display (blackout display) or the frame LED is turned off, and various modes can be considered.

Further, according to another embodiment, the movable body is an operating means (in this example, the push button 90120) that can be operated by the player, and the operating means is vibrated when the specific effect is executed. (In this example, after the vibration operation of the push button 90120 shown in FIG. 59 (3), the specific effect shown in FIG. 59 (5) is executed). Further, the operating means includes a decorative member (in this example, the vibrated member 90303 shown in FIGS. 24 and 25) in which the vibration operation can be visually recognized. Therefore, the line of sight of the player can be guided to a specific effect by sight and touch.

In the other embodiment, the case where the decorative member (in this example, the vibrated member 90303) is included in the push button 90120 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it does not necessarily have to be built in the push button 90120, and some decorative member may be provided in the vicinity of the push button 90120. Then, for example, the vibration operation of the push button 90120 may be transmitted, and the decorative member provided in the vicinity thereof may also be configured to vibrate. Anything that can emphasize the vibration operation of the push button 90120 in some form is sufficient.

Further, according to another embodiment, the display means is darkened when the specific effect is executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 59 (2), the entire display screen of the effect display device 909 is displayed. Dim display (blackout display)). Further, the movable body can be operated while the light emitting body for effect (frame LED 9028 in this example) is turned off (in this example, the effect display device 909 is darkened as shown in FIG. 59 (3)). The push button 90120 is vibrated while being displayed (blackout display) and all the frame LEDs 9028 are turned off). Therefore, it is possible to more effectively guide the player's line of sight to a specific effect. Specifically, in the other embodiment, the effect display device 909 is darkened (blacked out) and nothing is displayed, and all the frame LEDs 9028 of the game frame are turned off. Therefore, the push button 90120 is used. The vibration motion can be made more conspicuous, and the player's line of sight can be effectively guided to a specific effect.

In the other embodiment, the case where all the frame LEDs 9028 are turned off is shown as the light emitting body for the effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is not always necessary to turn off all the lamps / LEDs provided in the game machine, and a plurality of lamps / LEDs may be configured to be turned off, and one lamp / LED (for example, a light emitting area) may be turned off. It may be configured to turn off only the lamp / LED) which is large and particularly conspicuous. Further, in another embodiment, even when the frame LED 9028 is off, when the suggestion effect is executed, the button LED 90360 of the push button 90120 is turned on to emphasize the push button 90120. As shown, the button LED 90360 may be configured to be turned off while the frame LED 9028 is turned off.

Further, according to the other embodiment, the movable body is formed by a plurality of types of operation modes including at least a first operation mode (for example, a vibration time of 1 second) and a second operation mode (for example, a vibration time of 3 seconds). It can be operated (see FIG. 55). Then, the execution mode of the specific effect differs depending on whether the movable body is operated according to the first operation mode or the movable body is operated according to the second operation mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 55, the vibration time 1 When the vibration operation of the push button 90120 for 2 seconds is performed, the specific effect A is executed, and when the vibration operation of the push button 90120 for 3 seconds is performed, the specific effect B is executed). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the movable body.

In addition, in this other embodiment, the case where the type of the specific effect to be executed differs depending on the operation mode of the movable body (in this example, the vibration time of the push button 90120) is shown, but only in such a mode. I can't. For example, it may be configured so that the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect differs depending on the operation mode of the movable body (in this example, the vibration time of the push button 90120). As such, it suffices that the execution mode (presence / absence and type of execution) of the specific effect differs depending on the operation mode of the movable body in some form.

Other embodiments 2.
In the first other embodiment, the display area further comprises a display area in which a predetermined display can be displayed in a predetermined area that is difficult for the player to see, and a line-of-sight guidance effect that guides the player's line of sight to the predetermined area. It may be configured to be feasible at. Hereinafter, the second other embodiment in which the line-of-sight guidance effect can be executed will be described.

In addition, in this other embodiment, the detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first other embodiment is omitted, and mainly the portion different from the first other embodiment is described. explain.

First, aspects of the effect display device 909 and the accessory 9050 in other embodiments will be described. The accessory 9050 is fixed to the game board 906 with screws (screws) or an adhesive (not shown). The accessory 9050 is a member having an L-shaped cross section having a portion 9050A protruding forward from the game board 906 and a portion 9050B hanging downward from the tip of the protruding portion (see FIG. 61 and the like). As shown in FIGS. 60 and 61, the accessory 9050 covers the upper region 905B, which is a portion other than the lower region 905A of the display area of the effect display device 909, from the front by the portion 9050B. Therefore, the upper region 905B is the portion 9050B when the player views the effect display device 909 from the front (when viewed in the normal posture of sitting on a chair and playing the game) (when viewed in the first posture). It is a difficult-to-see area that is hidden behind and cannot be seen, and cannot be seen unless the player looks into it from below (without taking a second posture). The display area of the effect display device 909 is composed of an upper area 905B and a lower area 905A (a region that can be visually recognized when the effect display device 909 is viewed from the front).

Further, in the other embodiment, when the advance notice effect setting process is executed in the effect symbol change start process (step S98001) of the effect control process process and it is decided to execute the advance notice effect, the effect symbol change. The process table corresponding to the advance notice effect is selected in step S908003 of the start process, and the process of step S908005 of the effect symbol change start process and the process during effect symbol change (step S98002) are executed according to the process table according to the advance notice effect. As a result, during the variable display of the effect symbol, the advance notice effect for notifying the expectation degree of super reach execution, the jackpot expectation degree, and the like is executed (see FIGS. 62 to 64). The notice effect is an effect of displaying a mini image, and the combination of the displayed mini images gives a notice of the degree of expectation that the super reach will be executed and the degree of expectation of a big hit. The advance notice production is executed before the reach is established. In other embodiments, mini-images A to C are prepared as mini-images displayed in the preview effect (see FIG. 62 and the like). In addition, each mini-image moves in a different route (see FIG. 62).

Areas Z901 to Z903 are set as areas for displaying a mini image in the display area of the effect display device 909 (see FIG. 63 and the like). One mini-image may be displayed in each area. If the displayed area is the area Z901, the mini image moves in the area Z901, if the displayed area is the area Z902, the mini image moves in the area Z902, and the displayed area is the area Z903. If so, it moves in the area Z903.

The region Z901 is arranged at the boundary between the lower region 905A and the upper region 905B (see FIG. 63 and the like). Therefore, when the effect display device 909 is viewed from the front, the mini image displayed in the area Z901 (moving in the area Z901) is hidden behind the accessory 9050 (part 9050B) or from the back of the accessory 9050. It looks like it appears. The player sees such a mini-image, thinks that there may be something behind the character 9050 (upper area 905B), and tries to look into it (the mini-image raises the player's line of sight). Guided to region 905B).

The region Z902 is arranged in the lower left region (the region in the lower left when facing the lower region 905A) of the lower region 905A (see FIG. 63 and the like). The mini image displayed in the area Z902 (moving in the area Z902) is always visible when the effect display device 909 is viewed from the front.

The area Z903 is arranged in the right area (the area on the right side of the upper area 905B) (see FIG. 63 and the like). Since the upper region 905B is a region hidden by the accessory 9050, the region Z903 cannot be visually recognized when the effect display device 909 is viewed from the front. The mini-image displayed in the area Z903 (moving in the area Z903) is visually recognized by guiding the line of sight by the mini-image displayed in the area Z901 (when the player looks from below).

When only one type of mini-image is displayed, the degree of expectation (possibility) that super reach will be executed is announced. Specifically, by displaying only one to three mini-images A, the degree of expectation that Super Reach A will be executed is foretold. Similarly, by displaying only one to three mini images B, the degree of expectation that Super Reach B will be executed is foretold, and by displaying only one to three mini images C, Super Reach is displayed. The degree of expectation that C will be executed is announced. The larger the number of mini-images, the higher the degree of expectation (the execution rate of the corresponding super reach) (confirmed by 3).

When multiple types of mini-images are displayed, the jackpot expectation is announced. Specifically, the mini image A and the mini image B are displayed, the mini image A and the mini image C are displayed, the mini image B and the mini image C are displayed, and the mini images A to C are displayed. All are displayed, and each combination gives a notice of the jackpot expectation. When the mini images A to C are displayed, the "big hit" is confirmed, and the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of mini image B + mini image C> mini image A + mini image C> mini image A + mini image C.

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Next, an example of the effect screen according to the other embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 62 to 64. In addition, in FIG. 63 and the like, the downward arrows drawn in the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R indicate that the decorative symbol is changing.

(Movement of mini image)
The mini images A to C displayed in the areas Z901 to Z903 behave as shown in FIG. 62. For example, the mini image A reciprocates in an oblique direction (FIG. 62 (A)). The mini image B moves so as to draw a square locus (FIG. 62 (B)). The mini image C moves so as to draw a trajectory of a substantially triangular shape (FIG. 62 (C)). In this way, the mini images A to C behave differently. It should be noted that each of the mini-images A to C behaves in the same manner regardless of which of the areas Z901 to Z903 is set as the display position.

(Example of a production screen for a notice production that targets the expectation that Super Reach will be executed)
FIG. 63 (A) is an effect screen when a notice effect for displaying the mini image A in each of the areas Z901 to Z903 is executed. FIG. 63 (B) is an effect screen when a notice effect for displaying the mini image B in each of the areas Z901 to Z903 is executed. FIG. 63 (C) is an effect screen when a notice effect for displaying the mini image C in each of the areas Z901 to Z903 is executed. In the advance notice effects of FIGS. 63 (A) to 63 (C), three mini-images are displayed respectively, so that the confirmation of the execution of the corresponding super reach is announced.

When the effect display device 909 is viewed from the front (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a front view), the lower portion of the region Z901 and the Z902 are visible, but the upper portion of the region Z901 and the region Z903 are within the upper region 905B. It is hidden behind the character 9050 and cannot be seen. Since the mini image displayed in the area Z901 moves between the invisible upper part and the visible lower part, it hides or appears behind the accessory 9050 (the portion 9050B extending downward). The player sees the movement of such a mini-image and tries to look into the upper area 905B (particularly the area Z903) hidden in the accessory 9050 in the display area of the effect display device 909 from below (the player's). The line of sight is guided by the movement of the mini image). For this reason, the interest of the game is improving.

Further, since the area Z903 cannot be visually recognized when viewed from the front, a notice effect in which one mini image is displayed in each of the areas Z901 to Z903 and a notice effect in which one mini image is displayed in each of the areas Z901 and Z902. Has the same appearance of the advance notice effect in the front view (mini images are displayed in the area Z901 and the area Z902). Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether two or three mini-images are displayed (that is, whether or not the third mini-image is displayed), and the player uses the area Z903 as a role. By looking from below the 9050 and checking, it is confirmed whether or not three mini-images are displayed (that is, whether or not the corresponding super reach execution is confirmed). For this reason, the interest of the game is improving.

Similar to the above description, the notice effect in which one mini image is displayed in each of the areas Z901 and Z3 and the notice effect in which one mini image is displayed in the area Z901 have the same appearance when viewed from the front. Therefore, the player can check whether or not two mini-images are displayed by looking into the area Z903 from under the character 9050 (that is, whether or not the corresponding super reach is likely to be executed). ) Is confirmed. For this reason, the interest of the game is improving.

(Example of a production screen for a notice production that targets the big hit expectation)
FIG. 64A is an effect screen when the advance notice effect of displaying the mini image A in the area Z901 and displaying the mini image B in the area Z902 is executed. FIG. 63B is an effect screen when the advance notice effect of displaying the mini image A in the area Z901, displaying the mini image B in the area Z902, and displaying the mini image C in the area Z903 is executed. In the preview effect of FIG. 64, since the mini images A to C are displayed, the big hit is confirmed.

As in FIG. 63, the mini image displayed in the area Z901 moves between the invisible upper part and the visible lower part, so that it is hidden or appears behind the accessory 9050 (the portion 9050B extending downward). The player sees the movement of such a mini-image and tries to look into the upper area 905B (particularly the area Z903) hidden in the accessory 9050 in the display area of the effect display device 909 from below (the player's). The line of sight is guided by the movement of the mini image). For this reason, the interest of the game is improving.

As in the case of FIG. 63, since the area Z903 cannot be visually recognized when viewed from the front, the notice effect shown in FIG. 64 (A) and the notice effect shown in FIG. 64 (B) have the same appearance in the front view. (A mini image A is displayed in the area Z901, and a mini image B is displayed in the area Z902). Therefore, the player looks into the area Z903 from below the accessory 9050 to check whether or not the last mini image C is displayed (that is, the variable display during execution is confirmed as a "big hit". Check if there is any). For this reason, the interest of the game is improving.

(Effects of other embodiments, etc.)
As described above, according to another embodiment, the mini image can be displayed in the upper region 905B (here, region Z903) which is hidden by the accessory 9050 and cannot be visually recognized when viewed from the front (FIG. 63, etc.). Then, the player looks into the upper area 905B by the movement of the mini image displayed in the area Z901 (hidden behind the accessory 9050 or appears from the back of the accessory 9050, such as FIG. 63). As described above, in the other embodiment, the movement of the mini image (hidden in the accessory 9050 or appearing from the accessory 9050) causes the player's line of sight to be in the upper region 905B (here, region Z903). It can be guided and the interest of the game is improving. It should be noted that such an effect of guiding the player's line of sight (here, an effect of moving the mini image) is also referred to as a line of sight guidance effect.

Further, in the other embodiment, there are a plurality of types of mini images (particularly, mini images displayed in the area Z901 and the area Z903), and further, there are a plurality of types of movements of the mini image (here, mini). The movement differs depending on the type of image) (Fig. 62, etc.). As a result, the production is diversified and the interest of the game is improved. Further, in the other embodiment, the mini image displayed in the area Z901 constitutes a notice effect, and the degree of expectation for super reach to be executed and the degree of expectation for big hit are foretold depending on the type of the mini image and the like. The person pays attention to the type of the mini-image (that is, the player also pays attention to the mode of the line-of-sight guidance effect), and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, the player announces the degree of expectation that the super reach will be executed and the degree of expectation of a big hit by the advance notice effect, that is, by the combination of the mini images displayed in the areas Z901 to Z903 (inside and outside the upper area 905B). A mini image is searched for over the entire display screen of the display device 909. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

Further, by hiding the upper part of the area Z901 and the upper area 905B including the area Z903 with the accessory 9050, the player is made to look from below, so that the range of the production is widened and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in another embodiment, the appearance of the notice effect when viewed from the front (whether or not a mini image is displayed in the areas Z901 and Z902, etc., is also the execution mode of the notice effect in the lower area 905A. It can be said.) It is not possible to know the content of the notice (here, the degree of expectation that the super reach will be executed and the degree of expectation of the big hit) that the notice effect during execution gives notice, and the player can move to the area Z903. You can only understand it after checking it. Therefore, the effect of the advance notice effect is enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved.

It is also possible to configure the game machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the first other embodiment and the second other embodiment shown above. For example, when the configuration shown in the first other embodiment is applied to the configuration shown in the second other embodiment, a part of the liquid crystal display device (effect display device 909) is placed on the game area 907. A mini image such as a character image is displayed on the back side of the accessory 9050 provided so as to cover it, and a part of the mini image is displayed so as to protrude from the back of the accessory 9050 (for example, the character image in the area Z901). It may be configured to move and display so that is visible and disappears), and the accessory 9050 may be configured to vibrate rattlingly. In this case, (1) the accessory 9050 vibrates in a rattling manner to attract attention to the accessory 9050, (2) then the character image displayed protruding in the area 1 is focused, and (3) then the combination. The character image displayed in the area Z903 hidden behind the object 9050 may be focused on, and the player's line of sight may be guided step by step.

In the other embodiments described above, the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream (an effect in which one or more temporary stops and re-variations of symbols are executed during one variable display), etc. In order to notify the effect control microcomputer 90100 of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation mode of the above, an example of transmitting one fluctuation pattern command at the start of the fluctuation is shown, but the fluctuation pattern is transmitted by two or more commands. The effect control microcomputer 90100 may be notified. Specifically, when notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 90560 uses the first command as the first command, such as the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc., before reaching (if not reaching, so-called A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and as the second command, the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. are sent after the reach is reached (so-called if the reach is not reached). A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the second stop) may be transmitted. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 90100 may perform the effect control in the variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 90560 may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 90100 may select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. .. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in the timer interrupt). The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern with 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 other embodiments described above, "different proportions" are limited to those having different proportions due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. However, it is a concept that includes those having different ratios due to the relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one having 100% allocation and the other having 0% allocation).

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

Further, in the other embodiment described above, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but in the present invention, a plurality of medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of operating levers are operated by the player. When the type of symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player in the slot machine. It is also possible to apply.

Further, 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 a game medium such as a game ball is enclosed and a score is given when the conditions for giving the prize are satisfied. It can also be applied to a type of gaming machine.

Further, in the other embodiment described above, the jackpot type includes a probabilistic jackpot and a normal jackpot, and based on the determination that the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a gaming machine controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed is shown. However, it is not limited to such a game machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region inside (a probability variation region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game. It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the other embodiment described above to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

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, 9 effect display device, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer, 901 pachinko game machine, 908a 1st special symbol display, 908b 2nd special symbol display, 909 effect display device, 9013 1st start winning opening, 9014 2nd starting winning opening, 909a 1st reserved storage display, 909b 2nd reserved storage display, 9020 special variable winning ball device, 9031 game control board (main board), 9056 CPU, 90560 Game control microcomputer, 9080 production control board, 90100 production control microcomputer, 90101 production control CPU, 90109 VDP, 90120 push button, 90122 stick controller, 90126 vibrator motor, 90201 production accessory, 90202 accessory LED, 90303 Vibrated member, 90360 button LED.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A production device that can perform production and
Movable movable body and
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect in the vicinity of the movable body using the effect device,
A movable body control means for operating the movable body and
Equipped with a variable display means that can execute variable display of production identification information,
The movable body control means can operate the movable body when the specific effect is executed.
The effect identification information includes a number which is the first information and a character which is the second information corresponding to the first information.
The display pattern of the effect identification information includes a first display pattern that displays the first information without displaying the second information, and a second display pattern that displays the first information and the second information.
The variable display means
After changing the effect identification information stopped and displayed in the second display pattern to the first display pattern, the variation in a predetermined direction is started , and even after the start, the variation is continuously performed by the first display pattern. The display is executed, and the variable display is stopped according to the second display pattern.
When changing the first display pattern to the second display pattern, it is possible to execute a first change effect in which the player can visually recognize the change process of the display pattern .
When the second display pattern is changed to the first display pattern, a second change effect is executed , which is an effect in which the player can visually recognize the change process of the display pattern and whose execution mode is different from that of the first change effect. It is possible
The display mode is different between the first information when displayed in the first display pattern and the first information when displayed in the second display pattern.
A game machine characterized by that.