JP6823909B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display means, a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The winning value is to pay out the winning ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the winning area. Further, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a winning ball when a specific display result is obtained, or for the player. It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started by the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If this is done, a "big hit (advantageous state)" will occur. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening opens a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round.

In such a game machine, the variable display of the effect identification information can be executed in a plurality of effect variable display areas, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect identification information is reduced for the reduced effect. Some are configured to enable variable display of identification information. For example, in Patent Document 1, while the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols is executed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, the left, middle, and right symbols of the effect symbols are displayed when the movable member is in the reach state. It is described that the area is reduced and displayed in the vicinity of the fourth symbol display area.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-33907 (paragraphs 0021, 0022, 0212-0218, FIG. 29, FIG. 30)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the same effect identification information may be variably displayed in a synchronized state in a plurality of effect variable display areas, which may confuse the player. There is.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to apply a game machine that can prevent the player from being confused without increasing the control load.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a decorative variable display executing means capable of executing a first variable display for variably displaying decorative identification information at each of a plurality of locations. Corresponding to the variable display of the decoration identification information, the same number of variable display areas for production (for example, the area on the left, middle, and right of the system small symbol display area 9G) are smaller than the decoration identification information. A variable display execution means for effect (for example, a portion for executing steps S500 to S502 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a second variable display for variably displaying information (for example, a small symbol for a system), and a plurality of A value-giving means (for example, being controlled to a jackpot gaming state) that can give a value (for example, being controlled to a jackpot gaming state) to a player when the same effect identification information (for example, a jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed in the effect variable display area. For example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 for executing steps S305 to S307), and the first variable display and the second variable display are started and ended in synchronization, and the display result is displayed in the first variable display. The combination of the decoration identification information stopped and displayed as is and the combination of the effect identification information stopped and displayed as the display result in the second variable display can be visually recognized at the same time, and the decoration variable display executing means is the first variable display. It is possible to stop and display the specific identification information that is not variably displayed when the decoration identification information is variably displayed in , and the specific identification information is stopped and displayed at one of a plurality of places, and the variable display execution means for production is , When the specific identification information is stopped and displayed, the special identification information corresponding to the specific identification information and having a lower degree of decoration than the specific identification information is stopped and displayed, and a plurality of variable display areas for production are displayed by the previous variable display. When the same effect identification information is included in at least a part of the combination of the effect identification information stopped and displayed in the above, the effect identification information in a plurality of effect variable display areas can be variably displayed at different cycles (. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S515 and S524 using the process table selected in step S513, so that all the symbols on the arrangement of "1" to "8" are arranged for the left system small symbols. Is fluctuated at a fluctuating speed that makes one rotation in 5 seconds, and for the small symbols for the system inside, all the symbols on the symbol arrangement of "1" to "8" are fluctuated at a fluctuating speed that makes one rotation in 9 seconds. About small symbols for the system of "1" to "8" All the symbols on the symbol array are fluctuated and displayed at a fluctuating speed of rotating once in 7 seconds). According to such a configuration, by variably displaying the effect identification information in a plurality of effect variable display areas at different cycles, it is possible to prevent the same effect identification information from being variably displayed in a synchronized state. , It is possible to prevent the player from being confused without increasing the control load.

(Means 2) In means 1, variable display of specific effect identification information (for example, effect symbols (ordinary effect symbols, effect small symbols)) can be executed in a manner that is easier to recognize than the effect identification information. The variable display execution means for specific effects is provided (for example, the portion that executes steps S801 to S803 in the computer 100 for effect control), and the variable display execution means for effects is smaller than the display area for displaying the identification information for specific effects. The effect identification information is displayed in the display area (for example, the system small symbol display area 9G) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays in the effect symbol display area 9F as shown in FIGS. 45 to 51). The system small symbol displayed in the system small symbol display area 9G is displayed smaller than the normal effect symbol or the effect small symbol displayed in the effect small symbol display area 9H), and is always displayed during variable display. The effect identification information is displayed and the effect identification information is displayed in a display area that is always visible (for example, the system small symbol display area 9G is used even when a super reach effect or a specific effect is executed. It is provided at a position that does not interfere with those effects, and the effect control microcomputer 100 always continuously executes variable display of small symbols for the system even during execution of a super reach effect or a specific effect). It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by always visually displaying the effect identification information.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or means 2, when the variable display for effect is started, the variable display for effect starts the variable display of the identification information for effect at the same time in a plurality of variable display areas for effect, and ends the variable display. At the same time, the effect identification information is stopped and displayed in a plurality of effect variable display areas at the same time (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S500 to S502 to the left when receiving a variation pattern command. The variable display of the system small symbols on the middle right is started all at once, and the system small on the left, middle and right is triggered by the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command without changing to the reach state, temporary stop state, or re-variation state during the fluctuation. It may be configured to stop the variable display of symbols all at once). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the difference in the cycle.

(Means 4) In any of the means 1 to the means 3, the specific effect identification information (for example, an effect symbol (ordinary effect symbol, effect small symbol)) in a manner that is easier to recognize than the effect identification information. ) Is provided (for example, a portion for executing steps S801 to S803 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the specific effect variable display executing means is a normal display mode. It is possible to display the identification information for the specific effect by the first special display mode different from that (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is for sudden / small hit as the effect pattern inside, as shown in FIG. 53 (6). The special symbol 205 can be stopped and displayed), and the effect variable display executing means has a second degree of decoration lower than that of the first special display mode when the specific effect identification information is displayed by the first special display mode. The effect identification information is displayed by a special display mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 53, the number of star patterns that decorate the pattern is smaller than that of the effect design) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is As shown in FIG. 53 (6), the special symbol 204 for sudden / small hit can be stopped and displayed as the small symbol for the system inside). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the variable display of the effect identification information.

(Means 5) In any of means 1 to means 4, a gaming machine capable of launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) into a game area, and the entry of the game medium launched into the game area is restricted. A game ball is provided in a restricted area 19a surrounded by a game nail 19 of a transparent game board 6 having a light-transmitting property and includes a light-transmitting portion having a light-transmitting property (as shown in FIG. 54). The variable display executing means for production (which has a translucent portion without entering) is based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (based on the condition that it is super reach as shown in step S600 of FIG. 56). , The reduced identification information for the effect is visually displayed through the translucent portion (as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the small symbol 38e in the reduced form of the effect symbol is visually recognized through the restricted area 19a having the translucent portion. It may be configured to display as possible). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display related to the game from being hindered by the passage of the game medium.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process 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 the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table, the small hit determination table, and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows 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 specific area and 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 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 and the temporary stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small symbol process process for a system. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement of the system small symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the small symbol variation start processing for a system. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small symbol change for a system. It is a flowchart which shows the small symbol fluctuation stop processing for a system. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a small symbol for a system. It is a flowchart which shows the 4th symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 4th symbol change start processing. It is the flowchart which shows the 4th symbol process during symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows the 4th symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode of the effect symbol, the system small symbol, and the variation display of 4th symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode of the effect symbol, the system small symbol, and the variation display of 4th symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode of the effect symbol, the system small symbol, and the variation display of 4th symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode of the effect symbol, the system small symbol, and the variation display of 4th symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode of the effect symbol, the system small symbol, and the variation display of 4th symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode of the effect symbol, the system small symbol, and the variation display of 4th symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode of the effect symbol, the system small symbol, and the variation display of 4th symbol. This is a timing chart for explaining the fluctuation timing of the fluctuation display of the small symbol for the system. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification which configures the small symbol for a system so that a special symbol can be displayed. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the 2nd Embodiment seen from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows various displays during a game in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment.

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

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

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hit ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 3 and a ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

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

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

An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the central portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the effect symbols synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (in this example, the symbols "1" to "8". However, "1" In addition to the symbols of ~ "8", as will be described later, a special symbol for sudden probability / small hit may be displayed as a stop when a sudden big hit or small hit occurs, and a temporary stop is displayed when a pseudo-ream occurs. There is an effect symbol display area 9F for variable display (the special symbol for use may be temporarily stopped and displayed). Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area 9F, for example, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right". The symbol display area has "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the effect control microcomputer is executing the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

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

Further, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, on the right side of the effect symbol display area 9F, there are "left", "middle", and "right" effect small symbols (in this example, in a reduced form). Symbols "1" to "8". However, in addition to the symbols "1" to "8", as will be described later, if a sudden big hit or small hit occurs, the special symbol for sudden / small hit is stopped and displayed. There is a small symbol display area 9H for effect that variably displays (the special symbol for temporary stop may be displayed temporarily in the case of a pseudo-ream). In this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed, the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F or the small symbol display area 9H for effect is synchronized with the variable display. One of the variable display of the small symbol for production is executed. Specifically, in this embodiment, an effect performed using a wide area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed, such as when a super reach effect is executed or a specific effect described later is executed. In this case, since the variable display of the effect symbol becomes an obstacle, the variable display of the effect small symbol is executed instead of the variable display of the effect symbol. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, even when the effect mode is the effect small symbol display mode, the variable display of the effect small symbol is executed instead of the variable display of the effect symbol. In other cases, the variable display of the effect symbol is executed (however, when the jackpot game is in progress or the customer waiting demonstration display is being displayed, either the effect symbol or the effect small symbol is displayed. Is not displayed). In addition, when the variable display of the small symbol for effect is executed, the variable display mode may be the reach mode in the same manner as the case where the variable display of the effect symbol is executed, and the variable display accompanied by the pseudo-ream is also possible. It is feasible.

Further, on the upper left of the display screen of the effect display device 9, "left", "middle", and "right" system small symbols (books) are displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the example, there is a small symbol display area 9G for a system that variably displays the symbols (1) to “8”). In this embodiment, the system small symbol display area 9G is provided at a position that does not interfere with the super reach effect or the specific effect described later, and the super reach effect. And even during the execution of the specific effect described later, the variable display of the small symbol for the system is continuously executed. Regarding the variable display of the system small symbol, even if the variable display mode of the effect symbol or the effect small symbol is the reach mode, the variable display mode of the system small symbol is not the reach mode. Even if the variable display of the effect symbol or the effect small symbol becomes a pseudo-ream, the variable display accompanied by the pseudo-ream is not executed in the system small symbol.

In this embodiment, the effect small symbol displayed in the effect small symbol display area 9H is larger than the system small symbol displayed in the system small symbol display area 9G, and is easy to see.

Further, in this embodiment, when simply expressing "effect symbol" or "variable display of effect symbol", the effect displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F and the effect displayed in the effect small symbol display area 9H. It may be expressed by comprehensively including small symbols and their variable display. Further, in this embodiment, when the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F and the variable display thereof are particularly distinguished and expressed, they are expressed as "normal effect symbols" or "variable display of normal effect symbols". May be done.

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

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

When the game machine is configured so that the movable member is provided in the game area, the system small symbol and the second system are in an area where the movable member is not hindered from being visually recognized regardless of the position of the movable member in the game area. It may be configured so that four symbols are displayed.

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

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off 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 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized with each other. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized with each other. "Synchronization" means that the start time and end time of the variable display are the same, and the period of the variable display is the same.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (display color different from the missed, for example, the missed). Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. The display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probabilistic big hit or a normal big hit). , The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a jackpot that can be expected to win a game ball to the jackpot (for example, a jackpot other than a sudden probability change jackpot), and for multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds. If it is controllable, the display color may be different according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game. Further, as in this embodiment, even if the number of rounds of each jackpot is the same, For example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big hit that can not be expected to win the game ball to the big winning opening is practically, and the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. (For example, 30 seconds) If there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different. For example, depending on the number of times the large winning opening is opened per round, there are a large hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the large winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected. Even in this case, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a prize in the large winning opening.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the missed, for example, the missed). Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. The display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probabilistic big hit or a normal big hit). , The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a jackpot that can be expected to win a game ball to the jackpot (for example, a jackpot other than a sudden probability change jackpot), and for multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds. If it is controllable, the display color may be different according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game. Further, as in this embodiment, even if the number of rounds of each jackpot is the same, For example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big hit that can not be expected to win the game ball to the big winning opening is practically, and the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. (For example, 30 seconds) If there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different. For example, depending on the number of times the large winning opening is opened per round, there are a large hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the large winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected. Even in this case, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a prize in the large winning opening.

The display color of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d when the lights are turned off is a display color different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image and disappearing when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to have.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where 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, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, 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.

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

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

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators 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.

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an area (total hold storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. Is provided. In this embodiment, since the total hold storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition. .. In addition, instead of the total reserved storage number display unit 18c, a first reserved storage display unit for displaying the first reserved storage number and a second reserved storage display unit for displaying the second reserved storage number are provided. You may.

In this embodiment, the total hold storage display unit 18c shows a case where the display is displayed without distinguishing between the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage and the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. However, it may be possible to distinguish between the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage and the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. For example, in this embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the normal mode, it is uniformly black without distinguishing between the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage and the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. The case of displaying the round display of is shown. The hold display corresponding to the first hold memory is displayed in the black circle display, while the hold display corresponding to the second hold memory is displayed in the yellow circle display. It may be distinguishable by displaying. Further, for example, the shape of the hold display may be different between the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage and the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage.

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

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

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

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

At the lower part 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 upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

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

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

In this embodiment, in the case of a probability variation jackpot, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is easily started and won a prize (that is, special symbol displays 8a, 8b and the effect. It shifts to a high base state which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display on the display device 9 is easily satisfied (in this embodiment, it shifts to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is changed to the time saving state, it is also changed to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended as compared with the case where the high base state is not achieved. It becomes easier to win a starting prize.

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

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

In addition, by shifting to the time saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the special symbol or the effect symbol starts. It can be done more frequently (in other words, the reserved memory is digested faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, a valid start prize is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game is increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 77 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port portion 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be further provided on the outside of the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing in the backup RAM area (for example, processing when power supply is stopped such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the game machine was stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing.

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command specifying a display result (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, small hit, or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 9). You may try to do it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may restart the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result specification command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs during a power failure. It may be determined that it was not inside and the display result specification command may not be sent.

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 sets the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random number R, for example, by executing the process according to the random number circuit setting program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (step S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the game state.

Next, the normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the game state.

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 responds to the winning detection based on any of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32).

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

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

With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. It may be executed in.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach state may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally out of place") variable display mode when the variable display result is a missed symbol.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after the reach state is reached, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "out of reach".

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach". Fluctuation patterns of reach PA1-4 are prepared. Further, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Long PC1-1, Super PA3-1, Super PB3-1 fluctuation patterns are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4, which is used when the reach is not reached and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-variated once. Among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the super PA3-1 is used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily stop the effect symbol that is temporarily out of alignment from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the display result, and then execute the variable display of the effect symbol again. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the variable patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol are normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Long PC1-2, Super PA3-2, Super PB3-2, Specific PD1-1, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when a sudden probability change big hit or small hit occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, among the fluctuation patterns used when the sudden change is not a big hit or a small hit and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-3 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-4 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the super PA3-2 is used, the re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3, which is used in the case of a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit and is accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect, is re-variated once.

In addition, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reach, when the specific PD1-1 is used, the reach becomes normal, and after further developing into super reach, the specific effect is executed from the predetermined specific effect start timing during the variation display. Is started, and a specific effect is executed as a series of effects throughout the jackpot game.

In this embodiment, the case where the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the specific effect is provided only in the case of a big hit is provided, but the variation pattern accompanied by the specific effect is provided even in the case of the loss. You may. In this case, for example, in the case of deviation, the specific effect is executed in the same manner as when the specific PD1-1 is used until the variation display ends, and the specific effect ends at the timing when the variation display ends. do it.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is 35. It is fixed at 50 seconds, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream, and the fluctuation time is fixed at 40.00 seconds in the case of super reach with a specific effect. ) Is shown, but for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the fluctuation time may be different depending on the total number of reserved storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of reserved storages increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is performed, the fluctuation time may be different according to the first reserved storage number. 2 When the variable display of the special symbol is performed, the variable time may be made different according to the second reserved storage number. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved storage number 0 to 2 and the reserved storage number 3, 4). (Preparing a variation pattern type determination table for use), the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number, and the variation time may be different.

In this embodiment, as the variation pattern including the super reach, the variation pattern including the super reach with the specific effect (specific PD1-1) and the variation pattern including the super reach without the specific effect (super PA3-1). , 3-2, Super PB3-1, 3-2), but different modes of super reach effect may be executed depending on whether the specific effect is involved or not. In this case, in this embodiment, since the specific effect is executed only in the case of a big hit, it can be recognized that the big hit will be obtained when the super reach is developed. In addition, a super reach effect in a common manner may be executed with or without a specific effect. In this case, for example, a specific effect may be started after a super reach and a big hit.

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

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

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

In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the ordinary symbol hit determination random number (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or random numbers for initial value (random 5). In addition, random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in this embodiment, as the big hit determination random number, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be external hardware of the game control microcomputer 560) is used. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of the hardware random number.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state 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. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value shown in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

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

It should be noted that the small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C does not have to be provided. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probabilistic state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. If a small hit is generated even when the game state is shifted to the probabilistic state, and if it is configured to incite whether or not the game state is probable, even though the current game state is in the probable state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoyed. Therefore, if it is configured so that small hits do not occur during the variable display of the second special symbol, it is difficult for small hits to occur when the game state is in the probable change state, and the fanning effect for the probable change is not performed more than necessary. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels annoyed.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 8A. If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, it is decided to make a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the random value for big hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C), it is determined to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

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

8 (D) and 8 (E) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a of the case. Further, FIG. 8 (E) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

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

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

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

The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to only a time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variation display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). 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 S132).

The "probability change jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot game state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state (in this embodiment, it shifts to the probability change state and also in the time saving state. Migrate. See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

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

The mode of the sudden change jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. 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 probability change big hit, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be extremely short, 0.1 seconds.

As described above, in this embodiment, even when a "small hit" is obtained, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit game state due to the "sudden probability change big hit" is obtained. Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of a "small hit", the gaming state does not change after the two opening of the large winning opening is completed, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden change big hit" or a "small hit", and the interest of the game is improved. 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 probabilistic jackpots, the sudden probabilistic jackpot is only shifted to the probabilistic state (high probability state) and is not accompanied by the time saving state (high base state). It is preferable to provide 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 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and are judgment values corresponding to each of "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot" (big hit type judgment value). ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

9 and 10 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6 is given a unique number, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating the customer waiting demonstration display.

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

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

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

The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (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 start prize designation command) for designating that the first start prize has been awarded. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command) for designating that the second start prize has been awarded. In this embodiment, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command below.

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

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

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

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70 according to the contents shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. To do.

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

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

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

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special. It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and the effect display is performed according to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 starts the first start winning opening 13 if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won is turned on, that is, the first starting winning opening 13. If a prize has been won, the first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, if the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, the CPU 56 has generated a start winning to the second start winning opening 14. Then, the second start port switch passing process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any of the processes of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer (total hold storage number). The number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total reserved memory counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. If you want to make a big hit, set the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S301 (1 in this example). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

Special symbol changing process (step S303): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 100. Controls the transmission of the specified command, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when it receives the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

Special symbol stop processing (step S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 22), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process in step S22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the process of passing the first start port switch in step S312. Further, FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the process of passing the second start port switch in step S314.

First, the process of passing the first start port switch will be described with reference to FIG. 13 (A). In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first 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 S1211A). If the number of first reserved storage reaches the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total pending storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Data indicating "first" is set in the region (step S1214A).

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 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. 14B) (see FIG. 14B). Step S1215A). In the process of step S1215A, a random R (random number for determining a jackpot) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

FIG. 14B 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. 14B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation. The pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216A), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and sets the total hold storage number designation command. Is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1217A).

Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. 13 (B). In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold). It is confirmed (whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter for counting the number of storages is 4) (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S1214B).

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 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. 14B) (see FIG. 14B). Step S1215B). In the process of step S1215B, a random R (random number for determining a jackpot) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216B), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and sets the total hold storage number designation command. Is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1217B).

15 and 16 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage counter is checked. If the total number of pending memories is 0, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the last stop of the variable display if the customer waiting demo designation command has not yet been transmitted. Confirm (step S51A). Whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the last stop of the variable display is determined by, for example, setting a predetermined timer at the end of the variable display (for example, in the special symbol stop process described later) and in step S51A. , It can be determined by confirming whether or not this predetermined timer has timed out. If a predetermined period has elapsed since the last variation display was stopped, the CPU 56 controls to send a customer waiting demo designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51B), and ends the process. .. For example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted in step S51B, the CPU 56 sets the customer waiting demo designation command transmission flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, step S51A is repeated based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command sent flag is set. , S51B processing may be controlled so as not to be executed. 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 number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first data among the data set in the holding specific area (see FIG. 14A) is the data indicating "first". (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating the "first" (that is, the data indicating the "second") (N in step S52), the CPU 56 uses the special symbol pointer (third). Data indicating "second" is set in the flag) indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "first" (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

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

In addition, when it is configured to give priority to the variable display of the second special symbol as described above, it is not necessary to memorize the winning order. Therefore, the reserved storage specific information storage shown in FIG. 14 (A) is stored. The area (reserved specific area) is not required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (previously set in the ROM for each command) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to the pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when starting the fluctuation of the special symbol, the effect control micro is performed in the order of the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total hold storage number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. It will be transmitted to the computer 100. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background specification command is first transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms, the display result specification command is transmitted after 4 ms, and then 4 ms later. The total hold storage number subtraction specification command is sent. When the special symbol variation is started, the symbol variation specification command (first symbol variation specification command, second symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for jackpot determination extracted in step S1215A of the first start port switch passage process and step S1215B 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 jackpot judgment module compares a predetermined jackpot judgment value or small hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with a random number for jackpot judgment, and if they match, executes a process of determining a jackpot 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 determination values is probabilistically changed between the probability variation jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set less than the hour jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probabilistic jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8 (A), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

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

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

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

In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, as the table used to determine the jackpot type to be one of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (D). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (E).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to use the type (“normal jackpot”, “probability variation”) corresponding to a value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Sudden probability change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1215A of the first start port switch passage process and step S1215B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number to determine the jackpot type. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the ratio of sudden change jackpots is high.

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

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, 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 this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined is shown. However, the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is this. It is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, if a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol is associated with the jackpot type is prepared in advance and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. The type may also be determined.

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 selects a jackpot variation pattern type determination table according to the jackpot type as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. (Step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 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 S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set is set (step S95). 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, it is reset when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) 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 S95), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storage is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for deviation during normal operation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. Select a table (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and the variation pattern for loss during shortening is used. The type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state or the time saving state (in this embodiment, when shifting to the probabilistic state, the time saving state is always set. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined to be Y in step S95, it may be in a probabilistic state or controlled only in a time-saving state). As a table used to determine one of a plurality of types, a variation pattern type determination table for loss of time is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S99 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 determination table for loss during shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state, the variation pattern type determination table for the time saving is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for shortening variation may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S102. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortened variation is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a time saving state, or when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortened variation may be performed. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state or the time saving state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are different tables. However, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

In this embodiment, even when the game state is a probability change state or a time saving state, when the total pending memory number is almost 0 (for example, when it is 0, 0 or 1). May not display the variation of the shortened variation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, it confirms whether or not the total number of reserved storages is almost 0, and if the total number of reserved storages is almost 0, it is for deviation from the normal time. The variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random number 2 (random number for determining the variation pattern type) from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100).

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

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

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

In the case where it is determined to be out of order, instead of suddenly determining the fluctuation pattern type, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, the processes of steps S95 to S100 may be executed based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, and the variation pattern type may be determined. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The fluctuation pattern type may be determined.

In addition, when deciding whether or not to reach by lottery processing using a random number for reach determination, the reach is determined according to the total number of reserved storages (the number of first reserved storages or the second number of reserved storages may be used). Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach the table so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation production control commands (see FIG. 9) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control to do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S110). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "normal jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command when the type of the jackpot is "probability variation jackpot" (steps S113 and S114). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "probability variation jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer is "02" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. .. Then, when it is neither a "normal jackpot" nor a "probability jackpot" (that is, when it is a "sudden probability variable jackpot"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designated command (step S115).

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

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

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the total hold storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total hold storage number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, that the total hold storage number subtraction specification command was transmitted when the total hold storage number subtraction specification command was transmitted in step S1122 described later. The combined hold storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag indicating the above is set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the total hold storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set total hold storage number subtraction specification command sent flag is reset by the special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing described later when the variable display of the special symbol is terminated or the jackpot is terminated. do it.

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

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S131). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, has a probability variation flag indicating that it is in a probability variation state, a time reduction flag indicating that it is in a time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. The time reduction counter indicating (step S132) is reset (step S132), and control is performed to send a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot" 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 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). Judgment is based on.

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit by, for example, the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (step S144). 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 S308) (step S145).

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control is performed to send a jackpot end designation command (step S162). 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 (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is being performed in the effect display device 9 is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is terminated.

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

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot ending this time is a normal jackpot (step S166). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "normal jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction counter (step S168).

If it is not a normal jackpot (that is, if it is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169), and sets the time saving flag to shift to the time saving state. (Step S170).

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

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol change processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display for setting the special symbol display control data. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the process shifts to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 stops and displays the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets 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 S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. Since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is set in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will continue to be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. Further, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol variation display is used. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a discrepancy between the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 and the fluctuation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100, the display result designation command transmission process also fluctuates. It may be configured to subtract 1 from the time timer.

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

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). .. After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (step S705). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 9 (effect symbol or small symbol for effect) is selected. Execute display control).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a system small symbol process process (step S706). In the system small symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (system small symbol process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the system small symbol display area 9G of the effect display device 9 is selected. Executes display control of small symbols for the system in.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process process (step S707). In the fourth symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9. The display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes 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 (step S708).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect mode change process for changing the effect mode based on the satisfaction of the predetermined mode change condition (step S709).

In this embodiment, as the effect mode, a normal effect mode (an effect mode in which either a normal effect symbol or a small effect symbol is displayed) and a small effect symbol are always displayed instead of the normal effect symbol. There is a small symbol display mode for directing. For example, the effect control CPU 101 measures the elapsed time from the time when the power of the game machine is turned on by using a predetermined timer or the like, determines that the predetermined mode change condition is satisfied each time the predetermined period elapses, and is usually used. It is sufficient to switch to the production mode or the small symbol display mode for production (or, if the game machine is equipped with a real-time clock, whether or not the predetermined date and time has been reached based on the date and time information from the real-time clock. The production mode may be switched based on the judgment that the predetermined date and time has come.) Then, for example, when switching to the small symbol display mode for production, a small symbol display mode flag for production indicating that the mode is small for production is set, and when switching to the normal production mode, the effect is set. The small symbol display mode flag may be reset.

The establishment of the predetermined mode change condition is not limited to the one described above. For example, it is determined by the lottery process whether or not to change the effect mode for each variable display, and it is determined that the predetermined mode change condition is satisfied based on the decision result of the lottery process, and the normal effect mode or the effect small You may switch to the symbol display mode. Further, for example, the number of times the variable display is executed is counted, and it is determined that the predetermined mode change condition is satisfied based on the number of times the variable display is executed reaches the predetermined number of times, and the normal effect mode or the small symbol display for effect is displayed. You may switch to the mode. Further, for example, it may be configured so that a predetermined mode change condition is satisfied when a big hit occurs. In this case, for example, it is determined that the predetermined mode change condition is satisfied based on the probability change state or the time saving state (high base state) after the end of the big hit game, and the normal effect mode or the small symbol display mode for effect is determined. You may switch to. Further, for example, in a gaming machine that executes a probabilistic latent effect triggered by the sudden occurrence of a probabilistic large hit or a small hit, it is determined that a predetermined mode change condition is satisfied with the start of the probabilistic latent effect, and the normal effect mode or You may switch to the small symbol display mode for production. As described above, various modes can be considered as the establishment of the predetermined mode change condition. Further, for example, when it is configured to pre-read whether or not a big hit will occur and the fluctuation mode are pre-read before the fluctuation display is started, and continuous production (pre-reading notice production) can be executed over a plurality of fluctuation displays. If the continuous effect is executed using a wide area of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the mode shift to the small symbol display mode for effect as if the predetermined mode change condition is satisfied with the execution of the continuous effect as an opportunity. You may.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S702.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte production control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter is used to indicate in which area the received command is stored. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It does not necessarily have to be in the ring buffer format.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

25 and 26 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step S618).

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

If the received effect control command is one of the jackpot start designation commands (big hit start designation command, small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 is set to the received jackpot start designation command. The corresponding flag is set (step S622). In this case, for example, if the jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is received, the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, and the small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command (command A002 (H)) is executed. If it is received, set the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start specification command reception flag.

If the received effect control command is one of the jackpot end designation commands (big hit end designation command, small hit / sudden probability change jackpot end designation command) (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 is set to the received jackpot end designation command. The corresponding jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S624).

If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demo designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 starts displaying the customer waiting demonstration display on the effect display device 9 (step S626). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the customer waiting demo display displaying flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration display is being displayed (step S627). The customer waiting demo display flag is set at the timing when the customer waiting demonstration display is started to be displayed in step S626, and is set at the timing when the next variation display is started (for example, the effect symbol variation start process (step) described later). In (see S801), the customer waiting demonstration display is deleted and the customer waiting demo display flag is also reset.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 measures the passage of a predetermined period (1 minute in this example) after the end of the last fluctuation display, sends a customer waiting demo designation command, and controls the effect. The microcomputer 100 side has shown a case where the display of the customer waiting demonstration display is started based on the reception of the customer waiting demo designation command, but the processing mode is not limited to such. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to independently measure the passage of a predetermined period (1 minute in this example) after the end of the last fluctuation display and start displaying the customer waiting demonstration display. Good.

If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S628), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag indicating that the first symbol variation designation command has been received (step S628). Step S629). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S630), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second symbol variation designation command reception flag indicating that the second symbol variation designation command has been received (step S630). Step S631).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S632). For example, if the received production control command is the first start prize designation command, the first start prize designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command, the second start prize designation command is set. Set the receive flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. 23. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. It should be noted that even if the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are configured to be executed by different effect control process processes. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which effect control process process is executing the variation display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 27. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S812). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. 28, in this embodiment, in normal times, the display result designation command is transmitted. , The effect symbol variation start processing is started based on the reception of the variation pattern command, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, the effect symbol variation only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the variation pattern command. The display does not start.

If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the customer waiting demo display flag is set (step S813). If the customer waiting demo display flag is set (that is, if the customer waiting demonstration display is being displayed), the effect control CPU 101 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F if the effect symbol is being displayed. Erase the effect pattern. Alternatively, when the effect small symbol display mode is in progress and the effect small symbol is being displayed, the effect small symbol displayed in the effect small symbol display area 9H is deleted (step S814).

In step S814, instead of erasing all the effect symbols and effect small symbols displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F and the effect small symbol display area 9H, some of the effect symbols and effect small symbols are not erased. It may be configured to leave the display of. Further, instead of erasing the effect symbol and the effect small symbol, the customer waiting demonstration display is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in a layer higher than the display of the effect symbol and the effect small symbol. Depending on the situation, the effect design or the effect small design may be hidden.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 27. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 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 S8001). That is, by executing the process of step S8001 by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized.

FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 30 (A), when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 Determines the combination of the production symbols in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols ("2", "4", "6", or "8") as the stop symbols. In addition, when the received display result specification command indicates "probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of the effect symbols aligned with the same odd-numbered symbols ("1", "3", "5" or "7") is determined.

If the received display result specification command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result specification command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols that becomes a predetermined sudden probability change big hit / small hit symbol as a stop symbol. In this embodiment, as the sudden probability change big hit / small hit symbol, a combination of symbols including a predetermined sudden probability / small hit special symbol in the middle symbol is determined. The "special symbol" is a symbol that is not on the symbol arrangement of the normal effect symbol (in this example, a symbol other than "1" to "8"), and in this embodiment, a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit. There is a special symbol for sudden / small hit that suggests that it is a hit, and a special symbol for temporary stop that suggests that it is a temporary stop display of a pseudo-ream described later.

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

Further, when the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 also determines the pseudo-ream temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step S8001. FIG. 30B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 30B, in this embodiment, as the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol, a combination of symbols including a predetermined temporary stop special symbol in the middle symbol is determined.

The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

Further, in this embodiment, when the effect small symbol display mode is in progress, a stop symbol or a temporary stop symbol of the effect small symbol may be displayed in the effect small symbol display area 9H. , The small symbol for effect is stopped or temporarily stopped in a reduced manner of the stop symbol or the temporary stop symbol shown in FIG. 30.

The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of effect symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol. Further, a symbol that reminds us of being in a probabilistic state (an odd number symbol in this embodiment) 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 this embodiment) is a non-probable variation symbol. Also called.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect small symbol display mode is in progress (step S8002). Whether or not the effect small symbol display mode is in progress can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the effect small symbol display mode flag set in the effect mode change process is set. Unless the effect small symbol display mode is in effect (that is, in the normal effect mode), the effect control CPU 101 is used to perform a normal process table (normal effect symbol variation display) according to the variation pattern. Process table) is selected (step S8003). If the effect small symbol display mode is in progress, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table for the effect small symbol (process table for displaying the variation of the effect small symbol) according to the variation pattern (step). S8004).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps S8003 and S8004 (step S8005).

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and controls 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. 31 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

If the effect control CPU 101 is determined to execute the advance notice effect, the process table corresponding to the advance notice effect is selected in steps S8003 and S8004.

Further, in the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 serves as an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component 9) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8006). For example, the effect display device 9 outputs a command to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls so that the effect pattern and the effect small symbol are variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command on a one-to-one basis. May select the variation pattern to be used from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern command.

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

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

32 and 33 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S8101) and 1 subtracts the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the temporary stop display timing of the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-people (step S8106). It should be noted that whether or not the temporary stop display timing is set can be specifically determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start processing. If the temporary stop display timing is set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to temporarily stop and display the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol as a normal effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F during the normal effect mode. Alternatively, if the effect small symbol display mode is in progress, control is performed to temporarily stop and display the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol as the effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H (step S8107). In this case, for example, in the effect symbol display area 9F or the effect small symbol display area 9H, the temporary stop display is displayed by vibrating or slightly changing the effect symbol or the effect small symbol symbol up and down. Do.

If it is not the temporary stop display timing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the re-variation timing of the pseudo-groups (step S8108). Specifically, whether or not the re-variation timing is set can be determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol variation start processing. If the re-variation timing is reached, the effect control CPU 101 switches to the normal re-variation process data (process data for re-variating the normal effect symbol) during the normal effect mode. Alternatively, if the effect small symbol display mode is in progress, the mode is switched to the re-variation process data for the effect small symbol (process data for re-variating the effect small symbol) (step S8109). Then, the effect control CPU 101 restarts the process timer (step S8110).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach (step S8111). Specifically, whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach can be determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start processing. At the start timing of the super reach, the effect control CPU 101 changes to the display of the effect small symbol if the normal effect symbol is displayed (step S8112). In addition, in the case of the effect small symbol display mode, since the variable display of the effect small symbol has already been executed, the display of step S8112 is not switched. Further, the effect control CPU 101 switches to the process data for super reach (process data for executing super reach) (step S8113). Then, the effect control CPU 101 restarts the process timer (step S8114).

If it is not the start timing of the super reach, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the super reach (step S8115). Specifically, whether or not it is the end timing of the super reach can be determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start processing. If it is the end timing of the super reach, the effect CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect small symbol display mode is in progress (step S8116). Whether or not the effect small symbol display mode is in progress can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the effect small symbol display mode flag set in the effect mode change process is set. If it is not in the effect small symbol display mode (that is, if it is in the normal effect mode), the display of the effect small symbol is changed to the normal effect symbol display, and the effect symbol changes in the effect symbol display area 9F. The stop symbol determined in step S8001 of the start process is temporarily stopped and displayed (step S8117). On the other hand, in the effect small symbol display mode, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stops and displays the stop symbol determined in step S8001 of the effect symbol change start process in the effect small symbol display area 9H (step S8118). .. In this case, for example, the temporary stop display is performed by vibrating or slightly changing the stop symbol of the effect symbol or the effect small symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F or the effect small symbol display area 9H.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the specific effect (step S8119). Specifically, whether or not it is the start timing of the specific effect can be determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol variation start process. Further, when the start timing of the specific effect is reached, the super reach effect is already executed before that, and the variable display of the small symbol for effect is executed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect. (In this embodiment, when the specific effect is executed, the processes of steps S8111 to S8114 are executed to develop into super reach, and then the processes of steps S8115 to S8118 are not executed, and steps S8119 to S8123 are executed. Process is executed to start the execution of the specific effect, and the variable display of the small symbol for the effect is continued).

If it is the start timing of the specific effect, the effect control CPU 101 starts playing a moving image for the specific effect on the effect display device 9 (step S8120). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a specific effect execution flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed (step S8121). Further, the effect control CPU 101 switches to process data for during the specific effect (process data for executing display control of a portion other than the moving image reproduction of the specific effect (for example, control of variable display of a small symbol for effect)). (Step S8122). Then, the effect control CPU 101 restarts the process timer (step S8123).

In this embodiment, the case where the moving image for the specific effect is started from the start timing of the predetermined specific effect during the variable display is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode, for example, the start of the variable display. It may be configured to play a moving image for a specific effect. In this case, if the effect small symbol display mode is not in progress at the start of the variable display, the display is switched to the effect small symbol display instead of the normal effect symbol to start the variable display of the effect small symbol, and the specific effect is specified. You just have to start playing the video for.

It should be noted that the effect period of the specific effect is set to be a period (for example, 2 minutes) from the end of the variable display to the end in the middle of the subsequent big hit game. Then, when the production period of the specific production elapses during the big hit game, the video playback of the specific production ends, and the flag during execution of the specific production is also reset.

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8124), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8125).

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol or the effect small symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the stop symbol of the effect symbol and the effect small symbol in step S8302 is confirmed. The process proceeds to step S8305 without executing the display process.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to confirm and display the determined effect symbol and the stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) of the effect small symbol (step S8302). ). If the super reach is executed during the normal production mode, the display is changed to the variable display of the small design for the production during the execution of the super reach production (see step S8112), and the super reach is finished at the timing of ending the super reach. The small symbol is returned to the normal effect symbol display and the stop symbol is temporarily stopped (see step S8117). However, when the process of step S8302 is executed, the temporarily stopped symbol is displayed. Will be finally confirmed and displayed.

Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S8314. To do.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received (step S8305). 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 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 erases the display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F and erases the display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F if the stop symbol of the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F, and the effect symbol display area 9F. If the stop symbol of the effect small symbol is fixedly displayed in 9H, the display of the effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H is deleted (step S8307).

In step S8307, instead of erasing all the effect symbols and the effect small symbols displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F and the effect small symbol display area 9H, some of the effect symbols and the effect small symbols are not erased. It may be configured to leave the display of. Further, instead of erasing the effect symbol and the effect small symbol, the display during the big hit is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in a layer higher than the display of the effect symbol and the effect small symbol. Depending on the situation, the effect design or the effect small design may be hidden.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific effect execution flag is set (step S8308). If the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the normal fanfare effect (step S8309). If the specific effect executing flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 uses the process table (other than the video playback of the specific effect) according to the fanfare effect during the specific effect. A process table for performing partial display control (for example, display control of a display indicating the start of a big hit) is selected (step S8310).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8311), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8312). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8313).

When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 responds to the effect pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) by changing the value of the effect control process flag. Update to the value (step S8314).

When the specific effect is executed, after that, in the process during the round (step S805) and the post-round process (step S806), the process table (specific effect) corresponding to the effect during the round and the interval effect for the specific effect is executed. The display control of the part other than the moving image playback (for example, the process table for performing the display control of the big hit and the display indicating the number of rounds) is selected, and the effect during the round and the interval effect are executed. Then, when the production period of the specific production ends during the jackpot game, the video playback of the specific production ends, and at the same time, the process table is switched to the normal round production or the interval production, and the normal round production or interval is switched. You can switch to the production (the flag during specific production is also reset). The specific effect may be executed over the ending period of the jackpot game.

In the case of a small hit, since it is different from the big hit, it is not shifted to the process during the big hit game (big hit display process (see step S804) to big hit end effect process (see step S807)), but a variable display. When the process is completed, a process table for small hits is set, and based on the set process table, a predetermined small hit game is performed until the small hit game period elapses (the same effect as during a sudden probability change big hit game). It is desirable to configure it to run.

Even in the case of a small hit, if the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is received in step S8305, the same processing as in step S8306 and subsequent steps may be executed.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the system small symbol process process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. 23. In the system small symbol process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of steps S500 to S502 according to the value of the system small symbol process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the system small symbol process processing, the display state of the system small symbol in the system small symbol display area 9G of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the system small symbol is realized. Both the control related to the variable display of the system small symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the symbol and the control related to the variable display of the system small symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are executed in one system small symbol process process. It should be noted that the variable display of the system small symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the system small symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are executed by another system small symbol process process. It may be configured as follows. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which system small symbol process processing is executing the variation display of the system small symbol. Further, in this case, the system small symbol itself may be displayed in different types depending on whether the first special symbol is variablely displayed or the second special symbol is variablely displayed. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable display of the small symbol for the system is executed in the blue display color, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the system is displayed in the red display color. It is desirable to display them in a distinguishable manner in some way, such as by performing variable display of small symbols.

It should be noted that the process of displaying the variation of the small symbol for the system is not configured as the process process, but the display control data for the variation display of the small symbol for the system is used in the system as in the special symbol display control process (see FIG. 22). Small symbol display control for the system It may be configured as a small symbol display control process for the system that is sequentially set in the output buffer for data setting. In this case, for example, based on the reception of the variation pattern command, the variation display of the system small symbol is started by starting the update of the display control data for the variation display of the system small symbol, and the symbol is confirmed. Based on the reception of the specified command, the display control data for displaying the stop symbol of the system small symbol may be set in the output buffer so that the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the stop symbol may be continuously displayed as a stop until the next fluctuation pattern command is received.

System small symbol variation start process (step S500): Control is performed so that the system small symbol variation is started by receiving the variation pattern command. Then, the value of the system small symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the system small symbol changing process (step S501).

System small symbol change processing (step S501): Controls the switching timing of the change state (fluctuation speed) of the system small symbol. Then, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the value of the system small symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the system small symbol fluctuation stop process (step S502).

System small symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S502): Control is performed to stop the fluctuation of the system small symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the system small symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the system small symbol change start process (step S500).

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the symbol arrangement of the small symbols for the system. As shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, the symbols "1" to "8" are arranged as the small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right. Further, as shown in FIG. 36, the system small symbols "1" to "8" are classified into three groups according to the display mode. Specifically, one group (hereinafter referred to as group A) is composed of even-numbered symbols of "2", "4", "6", and "8", and the system small symbols belonging to group A are displayed in blue. Displayed in color. Further, one group (hereinafter referred to as group B) is composed of "1", "3", and "5" among the odd-numbered symbols, and the system small symbols belonging to the group B are displayed in a green display color. Further, one group (hereinafter referred to as group C) is composed of the remaining "7" of the odd-numbered symbols, and the system small symbols belonging to the group C are displayed in a red display color.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, the system small symbols "1" to "8" are grouped by the display color, so that the player can use the display color of the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right. Makes it easier to recognize the game situation. For example, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed as the display result, the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right are displayed in the same state because they are stopped and displayed with the same symbols. The stop display is performed with the color symbols, and it is possible to easily recognize that the big hit has occurred because the three symbols have the same display color.

Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit, the combination of the symbols of "135" is confirmed and displayed as the small symbol for the system. As shown, the display colors of the symbols "1", "3", and "5" are all green. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the left, middle, and right system small symbols are stopped and displayed with the same green symbol, in addition to the 15 round jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot), a small hit or sudden probability variation jackpot It is possible to make it easier to recognize that it has become.

Further, even if the out-of-reach symbol is confirmed and displayed as the display result (however, in this example, the reach is not executed in the small system symbol, so that the finally confirmed stop symbol is in the out-of-reach state. Since the left and right system small symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, the left and right system small symbols are stopped and displayed with the same display color symbol. , It is possible to easily recognize that the reach was off.

In this embodiment, the case where the small symbols for the system are classified into three groups A to C is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the system small symbols may be configured to be classified into two groups, or may be configured to be classified into four or more groups.

Further, in this embodiment, the display mode is different due to the display color of the small system symbols being different depending on the group, but the display mode is not limited to such a mode. For example, the size of the system small symbol may be different depending on the group, the system small symbol may be expressed by Arabic numerals or Chinese numerals depending on the group, or the figure added to the system small symbol depending on the group. The characters may be different, and various modes can be considered as different display modes.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where only the small symbols for the system are classified into a plurality of types of groups with different display modes (display colors in this example) is shown, but the effect is not limited to such a mode. The symbols (ordinary effect symbols, small effect symbols) may also be configured to be classified into a plurality of types of groups with different display modes.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, a case is shown in which all the small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right have the same symbol configuration (in this example, the symbol configurations of "1" to "8"). However, not limited to such an aspect, the symbol configuration may be different between the left, middle, and right system small symbols. For example, only the symbol array of the small system symbols on the left contains the "large" character symbol, only the symbol array of the small symbols for the middle system contains the character symbol "this", and the small symbol for the system on the right. When the character symbol of "ri" is included only in the symbol array of, and the small system symbol on the left, middle, and right is confirmed and displayed with the combination of "large", "win", and "ri" symbols. It may be configured to be a big hit.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, the case where the system small symbol is composed of the numerical symbols "1" to "8" is shown, but it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, not only the numerical symbols but also the symbols composed of figures such as ○, Δ, and □ may be configured as system small symbols, and the symbols composed of these figures may be variablely displayed as system small symbols. Further, for example, a symbol using a character may be configured as a system small symbol, and these character symbols may be variablely displayed as a system small symbol.

In addition, even if the small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right are not displayed with exactly the same symbol, it makes sense if at least all the symbols of the same group (hence, all the symbols with the same display color) are displayed. It may be configured to be treated as. For example, a combination of symbols in which all the small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right are in the same group may be treated as a sudden change big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. Further, for example, when the pseudo-ream is configured to be executable even in the variable display of the system small symbols, the combination of the symbols in which all the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right are aligned in the same group is temporarily stopped for the pseudo-ream. It may be temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol (pseudo-ream chance symbol). Further, for example, in the case of configuring the so-called look-ahead notice effect to be executable, in one or more fluctuation displays prior to the fluctuation display of the notice target, all the small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right are aligned in the same group. The pre-reading notice effect may be executed by stopping and displaying the combination of the above symbols as a chance eye symbol for the pre-reading notice.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a system small symbol variation start process (step S500) in the system small symbol process process shown in FIG. 35. In the system small symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S511). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (step S512).

In this embodiment, the case where the variation display of the small symbol for the system is started when the variation pattern command is received is shown, but the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command and the second are not limited to such an embodiment. It may be configured to start the variation display of the small symbol for the system when the reception of another command transmitted at the start of the variation such as the symbol variation designation command is received.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table for variablely displaying the system small symbol in the system small symbol display area 9G (step S513). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S513 (step S514).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls to start the variable display of the system small symbol in the system small symbol display area 9G of the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S515). Specifically, in the left middle right symbol display area of the system small symbol display area 9G, variable display of the system small symbols of "1" to "8" is started, respectively. In this embodiment, the process table selected in step S513 is designed so that the fluctuation speeds (cycles) of the three system small symbols on the left, middle, and right are different from each other, and the process selected in step S513. By executing the processes of step S515 and step S524, which will be described later, using the table, the three small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right are displayed in different fluctuation rates (same cycle). Specifically, in this embodiment, the small symbols for the system on the left are fluctuated and displayed at a fluctuating speed in which all the symbols on the symbol arrangement of "1" to "8" are rotated once in 5 seconds, and the fluctuating start is performed. From to the end of the fluctuation, the fluctuation display of the small symbol for the left system shall be executed at a constant fluctuation speed. In addition, the small symbols for the system inside are displayed in fluctuations at a fluctuation speed in which all the symbols on the symbol arrangement of "1" to "8" are rotated once in 9 seconds, and at a constant fluctuation speed from the start to the end of the fluctuation. The variable display of the small symbols for the system inside shall be executed. Furthermore, the small symbols for the system on the right are displayed in fluctuations at a fluctuation speed in which all the symbols on the symbol arrangement of "1" to "8" are rotated once in 7 seconds, and at a constant fluctuation speed from the start to the end of the fluctuation. The variable display of the small symbol for the right system shall be executed.

If the fluctuation speeds of the left, middle, and right system small symbols are different, the fluctuation display of the left, middle, and right system small symbols is executed at a fluctuation speed other than the fluctuation speed shown in this embodiment. There may be.

In this embodiment, the case where the three small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right are always displayed with different fluctuation speeds (cycles) is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is determined whether or not any of the left, middle, and right system small symbols displayed in the system small symbol display area 9G has the same symbol (for example, a jackpot symbol or a missed reach symbol), and the same symbol is determined. Only when is included, the three system small symbols on the left, middle, and right may be configured to be variablely displayed at different fluctuation speeds (cycles). Also, in this case, for example, when two of the left, middle, and right system small symbols are the same symbol, the left is only when the left and right symbols are the same (out of reach symbol). The three small symbols for the system on the middle right are displayed in a variable manner at different fluctuation speeds (cycles), and even if the two symbols are the same, the left and middle symbols are the same, or the middle and right symbols are the same. In the case where the reach mode is not obtained, the three system small symbols on the left, middle, and right may be displayed in a variable manner at the same fluctuation speed (same cycle). Further, in this case, even if it does not have a reach mode, in the case of a combination of symbols such as "223" and "667", which are so-called chance eyes, it is for the three systems on the left, middle and right. Small symbols may be displayed in fluctuations at different fluctuation speeds (cycles).

Further, for example, even if the same symbol is not included, only when any of the small symbols for the system on the left, middle and right belongs to the same group (see FIG. 36), for the three systems on the left, middle and right. The small symbols may be displayed in a variable manner at different fluctuation speeds (cycles).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the system small symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the system small symbol changing process (step S501) (step S516).

If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the customer waiting demo display flag is set (step S517). If the customer waiting demo display flag is set (that is, if the customer waiting demonstration display is being displayed), the process proceeds to step S519.

If the customer waiting demo display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (step S518). It should be noted that whether or not the jackpot game is in progress can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is any of "4" to "7". If the jackpot game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S519.

Then, if the customer waiting demo display flag is set, or if the jackpot game is in progress and the system small symbol is being displayed, the effect control CPU 101 is displayed in the system small symbol display area 9G. The small symbol for the system is erased (step S519).

In step S519, instead of erasing all the system small symbols displayed in the system small symbol display area 9G, the display of some system small symbols may be left. In addition, instead of erasing the system small symbols, the customer waiting demonstration display and the jackpot display are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 on a higher layer than the system small symbols. , The small system design may be invisible.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the system small symbol changing process (step S501) in the system small symbol process process. In the process during small symbol change for the system, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S521). When the process timer times out (step S522), 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 S523). In addition, control is performed to execute variable display of the system small symbol in the system small symbol display area 9G of the effect display device 9 according to the content of the process data set next (step S524). Specifically, in the left middle right symbol display area of the system small symbol display area 9G, variable display of the system small symbols of "1" to "8" is performed, respectively.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S525). If it is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the system small symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the system small symbol fluctuation stop process (step S502) (step S526).

In this embodiment, even when the variable display of the effect symbol or the small symbol for production is in the reach state or the pseudo-ream is executed, the variable display of the small symbol for the system is in the reach state. The system symbol on the left, middle, and right is displayed in a variable manner until the symbol confirmation specification command is received and the fluctuation is completed without re-variation of the pseudo-ream.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a system small symbol fluctuation stop process (step S502) in the system small symbol process process. In the system small symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first stops and displays the stop symbol of the system small symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the system small symbol display area 9G (step S531).

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the system small symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 40, when the combination of the even-numbered symbols (“2”, “4”, “6” or “8”) having the same three symbols as the stop symbols of the effect symbols is stopped and displayed ( That is, when a display result specification command for specifying "normal jackpot" is received), even-numbered symbols ("2", "4", "4", "4", "3 symbols" that are exactly the same as the effect symbols are used as the stop symbols of the system small symbols. The combination of small system symbols aligned in "6" or "8") is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the combination of the effect symbols aligned with the odd symbols ("1", "3", "5" or "7") having the same three symbols as the stop symbols of the effect symbols is stopped and displayed (that is, "probability variation jackpot"). (When a display result specification command is received), the three symbols are odd-numbered symbols ("1", "3", "5", or "7", which are exactly the same as the effect symbols, as the stop symbols of the system small symbols. The combination of small system symbols aligned in ") is stopped and displayed.

In addition, when the combination of the effect symbols that suddenly becomes the probability change big hit / small hit symbol (the combination of the symbols including the predetermined sudden probability / small hit special symbol in the middle symbol) is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (that is, " When a display result specification command for specifying "sudden change big hit" or "small hit" is received), the combination of the system small symbols of "135" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the system small symbol. That is, in this embodiment, as for the system small symbols, only the symbols on the symbol arrangement of "1" to "8" are displayed, and the effect symbols and the special symbols used in the effect small symbols are used. Since there is no such thing, the combination of the small symbols for the system of "135" is stopped and displayed instead of the combination of the symbols including the special symbol for the sudden / small hit.

In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combination of different symbols is suddenly displayed as a probabilistic big hit / small hit symbol between the effect symbol (including the effect small symbol) and the system small symbol, but the same The combination of symbols may be configured to be stopped and displayed. For example, the effect symbol (including the effect small symbol) and the system small symbol may be configured to stop and display the same combination of "135" symbols as the sudden change big hit / small hit symbol. The combination of symbols including the special symbol for sudden / small hit may be configured to be stopped and displayed.

Then, when the combination of the effect symbols that is the out-of-order symbol as the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, when the display result specification command for specifying "off" is received), the stop symbol of the small system symbol is displayed. As a result, the combination of the out-of-order symbols that are exactly the same as the effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the system small symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the system small symbol change start process (step S500) (step S532).

As described above, by executing the processes of FIGS. 37 to 39, in this embodiment, the variation display of the small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right is started all at once when the variation pattern command is received. The fluctuation display is executed at a constant fluctuation speed without accelerating or decelerating during fluctuation (however, in this example, the fluctuation speeds of the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right are different from each other), and further. The fluctuation display of the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right is stopped all at once when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, without entering the reach state, temporary stop state, or re-variation state during the fluctuation.

In this embodiment, even when reach or pseudo-ream is executed in the effect symbol variation display, reach, temporary stop display, or re-variation of the system small symbol variation display is performed. Instead, it shows the case where the variable display of the system small symbol on the left, middle, and right is continuously executed until the end of the fluctuation. However, the reach and pseudo-ream can be executed for the variable display of the system small symbol. May be good.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the fourth symbol process process (step S707) in the main process shown in FIG. 23. In the fourth symbol process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of steps S900 to S902 according to the value of the fourth symbol process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the fourth symbol process processing, the display states of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d in the effect display device 9 are controlled, and the variable display of the fourth symbol is realized, but it is synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol. The control related to the variable display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is also the variable of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol. The control related to the display is also executed in one fourth symbol process process. The variable display of the fourth symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the fourth symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are configured to be executed by another fourth symbol process process. You may. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which fourth symbol process process is executing the variation display of the fourth symbol.

It should be noted that the process of displaying the variation of the fourth symbol is not configured as a process process, but the display control data for the variation display of the fourth symbol is used as the fourth symbol in the same manner as the special symbol display control process (see FIG. 22). It may be configured as the fourth symbol display control process in which the output buffer for setting the display control data is sequentially set. In this case, for example, based on the reception of the symbol variation designation command, the variation display of the fourth symbol is started by starting the update of the display control data for the variation display of the fourth symbol, and the symbol confirmation designation is performed. Based on the reception of the command, the display control data for displaying the stop symbol of the fourth symbol may be set in the output buffer so that the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the stopped symbol may be continuously displayed as a stop until the next symbol variation designation command is received.

Fourth symbol variation start process (step S900): Control is performed so that the fourth symbol variation is started by receiving the start command (in this example, the symbol variation designation command). Then, the value of the fourth symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the fourth symbol changing process (step S901).

The start command is an effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the symbol variation. Specifically, the start command includes a symbol variation specification command, a variation pattern command, and a display result specification command (however, in this embodiment, based on the reception of the symbol variation specification command among these. The variable display of the fourth symbol is started). It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 may start the variable display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of all the commands, and has received only a plurality or one of those commands. Based on this, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be started. Further, the hold storage number subtraction designation command (in this example, the total hold storage number subtraction designation command) may also be included in the start command.

Fourth symbol change processing (step S901): Controls the switching timing of the change state (fluctuation speed) of the fourth symbol. Then, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the value of the fourth symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the fourth symbol fluctuation stop process (step S902).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S902): Control is performed to stop the fluctuation of the fourth symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the fourth symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation start process (step S900).

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a fourth symbol variation start process (step S900) in the fourth symbol process process shown in FIG. 41. In the fourth symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S9001). If set, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table for variablely displaying the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step S9002). The effect control CPU 101 resets the set first symbol variation designation command reception flag.

If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S9003). If set, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table for variablely displaying the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (step S9004). The effect control CPU 101 resets the set second symbol variation designation command reception flag.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop symbol) of the fourth symbol according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step S9005). ). In this embodiment, when the received display result specification command indicates a 15-round jackpot (probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot) (the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command). The effect control CPU 101 determines that the display of the predetermined jackpot display color (for example, red) is turned on in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d as the stop symbol. In addition, when the received display result specification command indicates a hit of 2 rounds (sudden probability change big hit, small hit) (when the received display result specification command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command). ), The effect control CPU 101 determines that the display of the display color (for example, yellow) for a predetermined two rounds is turned on in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d as the stop symbol. It should be noted that the stop symbol of the fourth symbol may be different between the sudden probability change big hit and the small hit (for example, it is decided to turn on the display of different display colors (for example, yellow and yellow-green)). If the received display result designation command indicates an error (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has a stop symbol. 4 It is determined that the display of the display color (for example, blue) for deviation is set to the lighting state in the symbol display areas 9c and 9d.

In step S9005, of the two fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d, the stop symbol corresponding to the received symbol variation designation command is determined. For example, when the first symbol variation designation command is received, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is determined, and when the second symbol variation designation command is received, the second special symbol is used. The stop symbol of the fourth symbol display area 9d of the above is determined. Hereinafter, similarly, in the fourth symbol process processing, the variation display of the fourth symbol of the two fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d corresponding to the received symbol variation designation command is started, and the symbol confirmation designation command is started. The stop symbol of the fourth symbol corresponding to the symbol variation designation command is stopped and displayed based on the reception of, and the stopped symbol is continuously displayed until the next variation display is started.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol is variablely displayed with the same display color and the variable pattern in the two fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, but the fourth symbol display for the first special symbol is shown. Different display colors and fluctuation patterns (for example, different lighting) are used when the fourth symbol is variablely displayed in the area 9c and when the fourth symbol is variablely displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. And the blinking time interval) may be used to execute the variable display. Further, there are cases where the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is used for variable display of the fourth symbol and cases where the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is used for variable display of the fourth symbol. , The mode (for example, display color and shape) of the stop symbol of the fourth symbol may be different.

The mode of the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, even in the case of a 15-round jackpot, the display of different display colors is turned on in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d depending on whether the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot or a normal jackpot. May be good. Further, for example, in the case of a probability variation jackpot, the display of the same display color is turned on in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d without distinguishing between the probability variation jackpot of 15 rounds and the probability variation jackpot of 2 rounds. You may do so.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps S9002 and S9004 (step S9006).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls to start the variable display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S9007). In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is started according to the contents of the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S9002, the variation of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The display starts. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, a display is started in which the display of a predetermined display color (for example, blue) is repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. Further, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is started according to the contents of the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S9004, the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Is started. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol, a display is started in which the display of a predetermined display color (for example, blue) is repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the fourth symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol changing process (step S901) (step S9008).

In this embodiment, the case where the variation display of the fourth symbol is started on the condition that the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is received is shown, but the variation pattern command is further received. In addition to the condition (the variation pattern command reception flag is set), the variation display of the fourth symbol may be started. In this case, the process of resetting the variation pattern command reception flag in step S512 of the system small symbol variation start process is not performed, and the presence or absence of the variation pattern command reception flag is confirmed in the fourth symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 42. Then reset it. Alternatively, a variation pattern command reception flag different from that for the effect symbol (including the effect small symbol) or the system small symbol is set for the fourth symbol, and the variation pattern command reception flag for the fourth symbol is set. It may be configured to start the variable display of the fourth symbol after confirming whether or not it is done.

If neither the first symbol variation designation command reception flag nor the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (N in step S9003), the effect control CPU 101 has whether or not the customer waiting demo display flag is set. Is confirmed (step S9009). If the customer waiting demo display flag is set (that is, if the customer waiting demonstration display is being displayed), the process proceeds to step S9011.

If the customer waiting demo display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (step S9010). It should be noted that whether or not the jackpot game is in progress can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is any of "4" to "7". If the jackpot game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S9011.

Then, if the customer waiting demo display flag is set, or the jackpot game is in progress, and the fourth symbol is being displayed, the effect control CPU 101 is displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d. The fourth symbol is erased (step S9011).

In step S9011, instead of erasing all the fourth symbols displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d, a part of the fourth symbol may be displayed. Further, instead of erasing the fourth symbol, the customer waiting demonstration display and the jackpot display are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in a higher layer than the display of the fourth symbol. 4 The symbol may be invisible.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the fourth symbol changing process (step S901) in the fourth symbol process process. In the fourth symbol change processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S9101). When the process timer times out (step S9102), 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 S9103). In addition, control is performed to execute the variable display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 according to the content of the process data set next (step S9104). In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed according to the contents of the process data of the process table selected in step S9002, the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Is executed. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, the display of a predetermined display color (for example, blue) is repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. Further, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S9004, the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Is executed. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol, the display of a predetermined display color (for example, blue) is repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S9105). If it is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmation command reception flag (step S9106). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the fourth symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol fluctuation stop process (step S902) (step S9107).

In this embodiment, it is a condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received (the confirmation command reception flag is set) not only for the variation display of the fourth symbol but also for the variation display of the small symbol for the system. It is configured to end the variable display, but when the symbol confirmation command is received, different confirmation command reception flags are set for the system small symbol and the fourth symbol for the system. The variation display of the small symbol and the variation display of the fourth symbol may be configured to end the variation by confirming the presence or absence of separate confirmation command reception flags.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a fourth symbol fluctuation stop process (step S902) in the fourth symbol process process. In the fourth symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first stops and displays the stop symbol determined in step S9005 in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d (step S9201). For example, in the case of a 15-round jackpot (probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot), the display of a predetermined jackpot display color (for example, red) is turned on in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d. Further, in the case of a hit of two rounds (sudden probability change big hit, small hit), the display of the predetermined display color (for example, yellow) for two rounds is turned on in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d. .. In the case of deviation, the display of the display color (for example, blue) for deviation is set to the lighting state in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the fourth symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation start process (step S900) (step S9202).

Next, a specific example of the display mode of the effect symbol (including the effect small symbol), the system small symbol, and the variable display of the fourth symbol will be described. 45 to 51 are explanatory views showing specific examples of display modes of the effect symbol (including the effect small symbol), the system small symbol, and the variable display of the fourth symbol. In addition, in FIGS. 45 to 51, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2) and (3). Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 45 to 51, when the variation display of the effect symbol (including the effect small symbol), the system small symbol, and the fourth symbol is executed according to the variation display of the first special symbol. However, the same applies to the case where the effect symbol (including the effect small symbol), the system small symbol, and the fourth symbol change display are executed according to the variation display of the second special symbol.

First, with reference to FIG. 45, a case where a variable display that is out of normal reach or out of long reach is executed in a normal effect mode will be described. When the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the first symbol variation designation command or the variation pattern command is newly received, as shown in FIG. 45 (1), the variation pattern command is newly received. Therefore, the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol is started in the effect symbol display area 9F, and the variable display of the left middle right system small symbol is started in the system small symbol display area 9G. Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (1), the variation display of the fourth symbol is started in the fourth symbol display area 9c based on the new reception of the first symbol variation designation command.

Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (2), the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F (in this example, the stop is displayed by the symbol "7"), and further, as shown in FIG. 45 (3). In the effect symbol display area 9F, the same symbol as the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed as the right effect symbol (in this example, the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed), and the reach mode is obtained. However, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), even when the variation display of the effect symbol is in the reach mode, the variation of all the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right in the system small symbol display area 9G. The display will continue and will not be in reach mode.

In this embodiment, in the variable display in which only normal reach or long reach occurs, unlike the variable display which is the super reach, the effect is not performed using a wide area of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), the effect symbol is in the reach mode in the effect symbol display area 9F until the end of the variation without switching to the variable display of the effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H. Fluctuation display is executed.

Then, when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 45 (4), the effect symbol inside is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F. In this example, the case where the symbol "6" is stopped and displayed as the effect symbol inside and the out-of-reach symbol "767" is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol is shown. Further, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, in the system small symbol display area 9G, the same out-of-order symbol "767" as the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the system small symbol, and the fourth symbol is confirmed. As the stop symbol of, the display of the display color (for example, blue) for disconnection is turned on in the fourth symbol display area 9c.

Here, it is assumed that there is no hold memory when the variation display is finished in FIG. 45 (4), and the next variation display is not started immediately. In this case, as shown in FIG. 45 (5), the stop display is finally stopped in the effect symbol display area 9F until a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) elapses after the variable display is finished (see step S51A). The stopped symbol (“767” in this example) of the produced effect symbol is continuously displayed, and the same out-of-order symbol “767” as the effect symbol is continuously displayed in the system small symbol display area 9G, and the fourth In the symbol display area 9c, the lighting state of the display color (for example, blue) for disengagement is continued.

Next, if the next variation display is not started without a new start winning prize occurring until a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed, a customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted (see step S51B). As shown in FIG. 45 (6), the customer waiting demonstration display is started on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see step S626). In the example shown in FIG. 45 (6), a case where a character string indicating the logo of the gaming machine maker is displayed as a customer waiting demonstration display is shown.

The customer waiting demonstration display is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, and for example, a predetermined character may be displayed as the customer waiting demonstration display. Further, for example, a predetermined game explanation may be displayed as a customer waiting demonstration display. In this case, for example, as a game explanation, a character string indicating a notice introduction such as "Expectation is high when this notice appears!" May be displayed. Further, the volume and brightness setting screens may be displayed as a customer waiting demonstration display, and the volume of the speaker 27 of the game machine and the brightness of the display screen of the effect display device 9 may be set according to the button operation of the player. .. Further, for example, when a player accesses using a mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone) so that the game history can be stored in a server on a communication network such as the Internet (a so-called mobile interlocking system is configured). If you do), you may configure to display the password input screen as a customer waiting demonstration display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (6), when the customer waiting demonstration display is started, the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F are erased (see step S814), and the system small symbol display area 9G The system small symbol displayed in (see step S517 Y, step S519) is erased, and the fourth symbol displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is erased (Y in step S9009, step S519). See S9011).

When the effect mode is the effect small symbol display mode, the effect small symbol display area 9H starts the effect display variation display instead of the effect symbol display area 9F. (See Y in step S8002 and step S8004), in the small symbol display area 9H for effect, the small symbol for effect is displayed in the same manner as the display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F in FIGS. 45 (1) to (5). The display is done.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 45, the case where the normal reach is missed or the long reach is missed is shown, but even when the normal reach jackpot or the long reach jackpot is reached, the part where the jackpot symbol is finally confirmed and displayed is different. The variable display is executed in the same manner as in FIGS. 45 (1) to 45 (4).

Next, with reference to FIG. 46, a case where a variable display that is out of super reach is executed in a normal effect mode will be described. When the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the first symbol variation designation command or the variation pattern command is newly received, as shown in FIG. 46 (1), the variation pattern command is newly received. Therefore, the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol is started in the effect symbol display area 9F, and the variable display of the left middle right system small symbol is started in the system small symbol display area 9G. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (1), the variation display of the fourth symbol is started in the fourth symbol display area 9c based on the newly received the first symbol variation designation command.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F (in this example, the stop is displayed by the symbol “7”), and further, as shown in FIG. 46 (3). In the effect symbol display area 9F, the same symbol as the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed as the right effect symbol (in this example, the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed), and the reach mode is obtained. However, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), even when the variation display of the effect symbol is in the reach mode, the variation of all the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right in the system small symbol display area 9G. The display will continue and will not be in reach mode.

Next, when the start timing of the super reach is reached, as shown in FIG. 46 (4), a character string such as "super reach!" Is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the super reach effect is started (steps S8113 and S8114). reference). Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (4), the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F is erased, and the display is switched to the variable display of the effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H (see step S8112). Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), during the super reach, the super reach effect is executed in such a manner that a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F is executed. Is not displayed, and the variable display of the small symbol for effect is executed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect.

In this embodiment, during super reach, the super reach effect is executed using a wide area of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Therefore, if the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in the effect symbol display area 9F, it interferes with the super reach effect. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 46 (4) and (5), in the effect symbol display area 9F. Instead of the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H is executed.

Next, at the end timing of the super reach, as shown in FIG. 46 (6), the variation display of the effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H is erased, and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F is erased again. Switch to the display. Further, in the effect symbol display area 9F, the stop symbol of the effect symbol (in this example, the reach-out symbol “767”) is temporarily stopped and displayed (see step S8117). In this case, for example, the temporary stop display is performed by vibrating the stop symbol of the effect symbol or slightly changing it up and down in the effect symbol display area 9F. As shown in FIG. 46 (6), even while the stop symbol of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the variable display of all the left, middle, and right system small symbols continues in the system small symbol display area 9G. Will be done.

Then, when the fluctuation time is completed, as shown in FIG. 46 (7), the stop symbol of the effect symbol that was temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F is confirmed and displayed (see step S8302). Further, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, in the system small symbol display area 9G, the same out-of-order symbol "767" as the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the system small symbol, and the fourth symbol is confirmed. As the stop symbol of, the display of the display color (for example, blue) for disconnection is turned on in the fourth symbol display area 9c.

Here, it is assumed that there is no hold memory when the variation display is finished in FIG. 46 (7), and the next variation display is not started immediately. In this case, as shown in FIG. 46 (8), the stop display is finally stopped in the effect symbol display area 9F until a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) elapses after the variable display is finished (see step S51A). The stopped symbol (“767” in this example) of the produced effect symbol is continuously displayed, and the same out-of-order symbol “767” as the effect symbol is continuously displayed in the system small symbol display area 9G, and the fourth In the symbol display area 9c, the lighting state of the display color (for example, blue) for disengagement is continued.

Next, if the next variation display is not started without a new start winning prize occurring until a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed, a customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted (see step S51B). As shown in FIG. 46 (9), the customer waiting demonstration display is started on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see step S626). In the example shown in FIG. 46 (9), a case where a character string indicating the logo of the gaming machine maker is displayed as a customer waiting demonstration display is shown. The customer waiting demonstration display is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, and for example, a predetermined character may be displayed as the customer waiting demonstration display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (9), when the customer waiting demonstration display is started, the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F are erased (see step S814), and the system small symbol display area 9G The system small symbol displayed in (see step S517 Y, step S519) is erased, and the fourth symbol displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is erased (Y in step S9009, step S519). See S9011).

When the effect mode is the effect small symbol display mode, the effect small symbol display area 9H starts the effect display variation display instead of the effect symbol display area 9F. (See Y in step S8002 and step S8004), in the small symbol display area 9H for effect, the same mode as the display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F in FIGS. 46 (2) and (3) even before the super reach is reached. The small design for production is displayed at.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 46, the case where the super reach is out of order is shown, but even in the case of the super reach jackpot, only the part where the jackpot symbol is finally confirmed and displayed is different, and FIGS. 46 (1) to The variable display is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 46 (7).

Next, with reference to FIG. 47, a case where a variable display accompanied by a specific effect is executed in a normal effect mode will be described. When the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the first symbol variation designation command or the variation pattern command is newly received, as shown in FIG. 47 (1), the variation pattern command is newly received. Therefore, the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol is started in the effect symbol display area 9F, and the variable display of the left middle right system small symbol is started in the system small symbol display area 9G. Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (1), the variation display of the fourth symbol is started in the fourth symbol display area 9c based on the newly received the first symbol variation designation command.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F (in this example, the stop is displayed by the symbol "7"), and further, as shown in FIG. 47 (3). In the effect symbol display area 9F, the same symbol as the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed as the right effect symbol (in this example, the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed), and the reach mode is obtained. However, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), even when the variation display of the effect symbol is in the reach mode, the variation of all the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right in the system small symbol display area 9G. The display will continue and will not be in reach mode.

Next, when the start timing of the super reach is reached, as shown in FIG. 47 (4), a character string such as "super reach!" Is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the super reach effect is started (steps S8113 and S8114). reference). Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (4), the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F is erased, and the display is switched to the variable display of the effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H (see step S8112). Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (5), during the super reach, the super reach effect is executed in such a manner that a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F is executed. Is not displayed, and the variable display of the small symbol for effect is executed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect.

Next, at the start timing of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 47 (6), the effect display device 9 starts playing the moving image of the specific effect (see step S8120). In the example shown in FIG. 47, as a specific effect, a case where an effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle is executed is shown. The mode of the specific effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, a moving image of a race of a car, a racehorse, or a track and field athlete may be reproduced, and a series of effects up to a big hit game may be reproduced. It may be executed as.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (7), in the specific effect, for example, an effect as if the character of the ally has won the battle is executed, and an effect of a mode suggesting that the game is a big hit is executed. Will be done. As shown in FIGS. 47 (6) and 47 (7), the effect symbol is not displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F even during the execution of the specific effect, and the effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H is displayed. The variable display is executed.

In this embodiment, when the specific effect is being executed, the specific effect is executed using a wide area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as in the case of super reach. Therefore, if the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in the effect symbol display area 9F, it interferes with the specific effect. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 47 (6) and 47 (7), the effect in the effect symbol display area 9F Instead of the variable display of the symbol, the variable display of the small symbol for effect is executed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect.

Then, when the fluctuation time is completed, as shown in FIG. 47 (8), the stop symbol (in this example, the jackpot symbol “777”) of the effect small symbol is confirmed and displayed in the effect small symbol display area 9H (step). See S8302). In addition, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, in the system small symbol display area 9G, the same jackpot symbol "777" as the production small symbol is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the system small symbol, and the second As the stop symbol of the four symbols, the display of the display color for big hit (for example, red) is lit in the fourth symbol display area 9c.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (9), the jackpot start display (in this example, a character string such as “big hit start!”) Is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the jackpot game is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (9), when the big hit game is started, the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F are erased (see step S8307) and displayed in the system small symbol display area 9G. The system small symbols displayed are erased (see Y in step S518 and step S519), and the fourth symbols displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are erased (see Y in step S9010 and step S9011). ). Further, based on the fact that the specific effect was being executed, as shown in FIG. 47 (9), the specific effect is continuously executed even if the jackpot game is started (see Y in step S8308 and step S8310). ).

After that, in the round-time effect and the interval effect during the big-hit game, as shown in FIG. 47 (10), a display indicating that the big hit is in progress (in this example, a character string such as "big hit!") And the number of rounds. (In this example, a character string such as "Round 1") is displayed, and the specific effect is continuously executed until the effect period of the specific effect elapses. Then, when the production period of the specific production ends during the big hit game, the video playback of the specific production ends, and at the same time, it is switched to the normal round production or the interval production.

When the effect mode is the effect small symbol display mode, the effect small symbol display area 9H starts the effect display variation display instead of the effect symbol display area 9F. (See Y in step S8002 and step S8004), in the small symbol display area 9H for effect, the same mode as the display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F in FIGS. 47 (2) and (3) even before the super reach is reached. The small design for production is displayed at.

Next, with reference to FIG. 48, a case where a variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream is executed in a normal effect mode will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 48, a case will be described in which a fluctuation display out of the normal reach (variation display based on the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-1 shown in FIG. 6) accompanied by a pseudo-relationship of one re-variation is executed. When the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the first symbol variation designation command or variation pattern command is newly received, as shown in FIG. 48 (1), the variation pattern command is newly received. Therefore, the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol is started in the effect symbol display area 9F, and the variable display of the left middle right system small symbol is started in the system small symbol display area 9G. Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (1), the variation display of the fourth symbol is started in the fourth symbol display area 9c based on the newly received the first symbol variation designation command.

Next, when the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol comes, as shown in FIG. 48 (2), the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol (in this example, the temporary stop special symbol 200 (in this example, the temporary stop symbol 200 (in this example)) is used in the effect symbol display area 9F. A combination of symbols including a special symbol (a special symbol including the character "NEXT") which is not in the symbol arrangement of "1" to "8") is temporarily stopped and displayed (see step S8107). In this case, for example, the temporary stop display is performed by vibrating the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol or slightly changing it up and down in the effect symbol display area 9F.

In the example shown in FIG. 48 (2), the middle symbol includes the special symbol 200 for temporary stop as the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol, and the left and right effects symbols are different symbols (in this example, the symbol "7" is on the left. The right side shows the case where the symbol "8") is temporarily stopped and displayed, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, if the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol can be recognized by including the temporary stop special symbol 200 in the middle symbol, a combination of symbols having the same left and right effect symbols (for example, the same symbol "7") can be used. The temporary stop may be displayed.

Next, after the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, when the re-variation timing is reached, as shown in FIG. 48 (3), the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols is restarted in the effect symbol display area 9F. Re-variation is performed (see steps S8109 and S8110). However, as shown in FIGS. 48 (2) and 48 (3), even when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped or re-variated, in the system small symbol display area 9G, all the left, middle, and right are displayed. The variable display of the small symbol for the system is continued, and it does not become a pseudo-ream.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (4), the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F (in this example, the stop is displayed by the symbol "7"), and further, as shown in FIG. 48 (5). In the effect symbol display area 9F, the same symbol as the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed as the right effect symbol (in this example, the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed), and the reach mode is obtained. However, as shown in FIG. 48 (5), even when the variation display of the effect symbol is in the reach mode, the variation of all the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right in the system small symbol display area 9G. The display will continue and will not be in reach mode.

Then, when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 48 (6), the effect symbol inside is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F. In this example, the case where the symbol "6" is stopped and displayed as the effect symbol inside and the out-of-reach symbol "767" is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol is shown. Further, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, in the system small symbol display area 9G, the same out-of-order symbol "767" as the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the system small symbol, and the fourth symbol is confirmed. As the stop symbol of, the display of the display color (for example, blue) for disconnection is turned on in the fourth symbol display area 9c.

In the example shown in FIG. 48, the case where the normal reach is deviated is shown, but even if the fluctuation display is a pseudo-ream and super reach or the fluctuation display is a big hit, it is shown in FIGS. 48 (2) and (3). Pseudo-ream is executed in a similar manner. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 48, the case where the pseudo-ream with one re-variation is executed is shown, but even when the pseudo-ream with two or three re-variations is executed, FIG. 48 (2) , (3), the second and third temporary stop display and re-variation are executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 49, a case where variable display accompanied by pseudo-ream is executed in the small symbol display mode for effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 49, a case will be described in which a fluctuation display out of the normal reach (a fluctuation display based on the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-1 shown in FIG. 6) accompanied by a pseudo-relationship of one re-variation is executed. When the first symbol variation designation command or variation pattern command is newly received when the variation display of the first special symbol is started, the variation pattern command is newly received as shown in FIG. 49 (1). And, based on the effect small symbol display mode, the variable display of the left middle right effect small symbol is started in the effect small symbol display area 9H (see Y in step S8002 and step S8004), and for the system. In the small symbol display area 9G, the variable display of the left middle right system small symbol is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the variation display of the fourth symbol is started in the fourth symbol display area 9c based on the new reception of the first symbol variation designation command.

Next, when the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol comes, as shown in FIG. 49 (2), the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol (in this example, the temporary stop special symbol as the middle symbol) in the effect small symbol display area 9H. 201 (a combination of symbols including a special symbol including the character "NEXT" which is not in the symbol array of "1" to "8") is temporarily stopped and displayed (see step S8107). In this case, for example, in the effect small symbol display area 9H, the temporary stop display is performed by vibrating or slightly changing the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol of the effect small symbol up and down.

In the example shown in FIG. 49 (2), the middle symbol includes the temporary stop special symbol 201 as the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol, and the left and right small symbols for directing are different symbols (in this example, the symbol "7" is on the left. The right side shows the case where the symbol "8") is temporarily stopped and displayed, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, if the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol can be recognized by including the temporary stop special symbol 201 in the middle symbol, the left and right production small symbols are the same symbol (for example, the same symbol "7"). The combination may be displayed as a temporary stop.

Next, after the pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, when the re-variation timing comes, as shown in FIG. 49 (3), the variation display of the left middle right effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H. Is restarted and re-variation is performed (see steps S8109 and S8110). However, as shown in FIGS. 49 (2) and 49 (3), even when the temporary stop display or re-variation of the small symbol for production is performed, the small symbol display area 9G for the system is left, middle and right. The variable display of all small symbols for the system is continued, and it does not become a pseudo-ream.

Next, as shown in FIG. 49 (4), the left small symbol for effect is stopped and displayed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect (in this example, the small symbol for effect is stopped and displayed), and further, FIG. 49 (5). ), In the effect small symbol display area 9H, the same symbol as the left effect small symbol is stopped and displayed as the right effect small symbol (in this example, the stop is displayed at the symbol "7"), and the reach mode. It becomes. However, as shown in FIG. 49 (5), even when the variable display of the production small symbol is in the reach mode, in the system small symbol display area 9G, all the left, middle, and right system small symbols are displayed. The variable display of is continued, and it does not become a reach mode.

Then, when the fluctuation time is completed, as shown in FIG. 49 (6), the small design for effect is stopped and displayed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect. In this example, a case is shown in which the symbol "6" is stopped and displayed as the small effect symbol inside, and the out-of-reach symbol "767" is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the small effect symbol. Further, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, in the system small symbol display area 9G, the same out-of-order symbol "767" as the effect small symbol is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the system small symbol, and the second symbol is confirmed. As the stop symbol of the four symbols, the display of the display color (for example, blue) for removal is turned on in the fourth symbol display area 9c.

In the example shown in FIG. 49, the case where the normal reach is deviated is shown, but even if the fluctuation display is a pseudo-ream and super reach or the fluctuation display is a big hit, it is shown in FIGS. Pseudo-ream is executed in a similar manner. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 49, the case where the pseudo-ream with one re-variation is executed is shown, but even when the pseudo-ream with two or three re-variations is executed, FIG. 49 (2) , (3), the second and third temporary stop display and re-variation are executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 50, a case where a variable display that suddenly becomes a probabilistic jackpot is executed in a normal effect mode will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 50, a case will be described in which a variation display (variation display based on the variation pattern of the special PG2-1 shown in FIG. 6) that suddenly becomes a probability variation jackpot is executed after the normal reach is reached. When the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the first symbol variation designation command or the variation pattern command is newly received, as shown in FIG. 50 (1), the variation pattern command is newly received. Therefore, the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol is started in the effect symbol display area 9F, and the variable display of the left middle right system small symbol is started in the system small symbol display area 9G. Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (1), the variation display of the fourth symbol is started in the fourth symbol display area 9c based on the new reception of the first symbol variation designation command.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (2), the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F (in this example, the stop is displayed by the symbol "7"), and further, as shown in FIG. 50 (3). In the effect symbol display area 9F, the same symbol as the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed as the right effect symbol (in this example, the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed), and the reach mode is obtained. However, as shown in FIG. 50 (3), even when the variation display of the effect symbol is in the reach mode, the variation of all the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right in the system small symbol display area 9G. The display will continue and will not be in reach mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (4), the effect symbol inside is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9F. In this example, a case is shown in which the symbol "6" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect symbol inside, and the out-of-reach symbol "767" is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (5), the effect symbol inside is re-variated in the effect symbol display area 9F.

Then, when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 50 (6), the sudden / small hit special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed as the middle effect symbol in the effect symbol display area 9F, and suddenly changes as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. The case where the big hit / small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed is shown. In addition, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, in the system small symbol display area 9G, the sudden probability change jackpot / small hit symbol "135" (sudden probability variation jackpot of the effect symbol) is used as the stop symbol of the system small symbol. / A combination of symbols different from the small hit symbol) is confirmed and displayed, and as the stop symbol of the fourth symbol, the lighting state of the display color (for example, yellow) for a predetermined two rounds in the fourth symbol display area 9c. It becomes.

In the example shown in FIG. 50, a case where a sudden probability variation big hit occurs is shown, but even in a variation display in which a small hit occurs, the variation display is executed in the same manner as in FIG. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, a case where a sudden probability change jackpot occurs after the normal reach is shown, but a case where another pseudo-ream or slip effect is executed and a sudden probability change jackpot occurs is the same as in FIG. Suddenly, the probability change big hit / small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the mode of.

Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a case will be described in which a variable display that suddenly becomes a probabilistic jackpot is executed in the small symbol display mode for effect. In the example shown in FIG. 51, a case will be described in which a variation display (variation display based on the variation pattern of the special PG2-1 shown in FIG. 6) that suddenly becomes a probability variation jackpot is executed after the normal reach is reached. When the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the first symbol variation designation command or the variation pattern command is newly received, as shown in FIG. 51 (1), the variation pattern command is newly received. Therefore, in the effect small symbol display area 9H, the variable display of the left middle right effect small symbol is started, and in the system small symbol display area 9G, the variable display of the left middle right system small symbol is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (1), the variation display of the fourth symbol is started in the fourth symbol display area 9c based on the new reception of the first symbol variation designation command.

Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (2), the left small symbol for effect is stopped and displayed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect (in this example, the small symbol for effect is stopped and displayed), and further, FIG. 51 (3). ), In the effect small symbol display area 9H, the same symbol as the left effect small symbol is stopped and displayed as the right effect small symbol (in this example, the stop is displayed at the symbol "7"), and the reach mode. It becomes. However, as shown in FIG. 51 (3), even when the variable display of the production small symbol is in the reach mode, in the system small symbol display area 9G, all the left, middle, and right system small symbols are displayed. The variable display of is continued, and the reach mode is not reached.

Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (4), the small design for effect is temporarily stopped and displayed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect. In this example, a case is shown in which the symbol "6" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the small design for the effect inside, and the out-of-reach symbol "767" is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (5), the small design for effect inside is re-variated in the small symbol display area 9H for effect.

Then, when the fluctuation time is completed, as shown in FIG. 51 (6), the sudden / small hit special symbol 203 is stopped and displayed as the middle effect small symbol in the effect small symbol display area 9H, and the effect small symbol is displayed. It is shown that the sudden change big hit / small hit symbol is definitely displayed as the stop symbol of. In addition, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, in the system small symbol display area 9G, the sudden probability change big hit / small hit symbol "135" (sudden small symbol for production) is used as the stop symbol of the system small symbol. A combination of symbols different from the probabilistic big hit / small hit symbol) is confirmed and displayed, and as the stop symbol of the fourth symbol, the display color (for example, yellow) for a predetermined two rounds is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c. It will be lit.

In the example shown in FIG. 51, a case where a sudden probability variation big hit occurs is shown, but even in a variation display in which a small hit occurs, the variation display is executed in the same manner as in FIG. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 51, a case where a sudden probability change jackpot occurs after the normal reach is shown, but a case where another pseudo-ream or a slip effect is executed and a sudden probability change jackpot occurs is the same as in FIG. 51 (6). Suddenly, the probability change big hit / small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the mode of.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, after the reach-off symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbol inside (normal effect symbol, small symbol for effect) is re-variated to suddenly determine the probability change big hit / small hit symbol. It shows the case of displaying, but it is not limited to such contents, for example, after temporarily stopping and displaying the out-of-reach symbol, the sudden change big hit / small hit symbol is displayed as it is without changing the effect symbol inside again. It may be confirmed and displayed. Further, for example, the probability change big hit / small hit symbol may be fixedly displayed as it is without generating reach.

Next, the fluctuation timing of the fluctuation display of the small symbols for the left, middle, and right in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 52 is a timing chart for explaining the fluctuation timing of the fluctuation display of the small symbol for the system. In the example shown in FIG. 52, the reach is lost in the previous variation display, and the combination of the symbols of the reach-out symbol “767” is confirmed and displayed as the effect symbol (may be a small symbol for production) in the effect symbol display area 9F. It is assumed that the combination of the symbols of the out-of-reach symbol "767" is confirmed and displayed as the system small symbol even in the system small symbol display area 9G. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 52, in the previous variation display, in the system small symbol display area 9G, the left and right system small symbols are displayed in red (in this example, the symbol "7"). It is assumed that the system is stopped and displayed, and only the small symbol for the system inside is stopped and displayed with the symbol of the blue display color (in this example, the symbol "6").

Next, it is assumed that a new fluctuation pattern command is received and a new fluctuation start timing is reached. In this case, as shown in FIG. 52, in the system small symbol display area 9G, from the state where the out-of-reach symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of "767") is displayed, the system small symbol on the left, middle, and right is displayed. Fluctuation display of is started. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, the three small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right are displayed in different fluctuation speeds (same cycle). Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, the fluctuation speed of the small symbols for the left system is the fastest, and all the symbols on the symbol arrangement of "1" to "8" are 1 in 5 seconds. The fluctuation display is executed at the fluctuation speed to be rotated. Further, as shown in FIG. 52, the fluctuation speed of the small symbol for the system on the right is the second fastest, and the fluctuation display is performed at the fluctuation speed of rotating all the symbols on the symbol arrangement of "1" to "8" once in 7 seconds. Is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 52, the fluctuation speed of the small symbols for the system inside is the slowest, and the fluctuation display is executed at the fluctuation speed at which all the symbols on the symbol arrangement of "1" to "8" are rotated once in 9 seconds. Will be done.

In general, when variable display of a directing symbol (normal directing symbol, small directing symbol) is performed, various effects are displayed in the display area of the directing symbol, such as a notice effect being executed or a super reach effect being executed during the variable display. The effect may be executed and the effect pattern may be difficult to see. In addition, by displaying the effect symbol almost transparently during high-speed fluctuation, the effect symbol may be almost invisible. Further, when the game machine includes a movable member, the effect symbol may be shielded by the movement of the movable member. As such, in general, it may be difficult to visually recognize the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol, so that it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the state of the variable display, and it becomes difficult to recognize the game situation. .. Therefore, in this embodiment, a system small symbol is provided separately from the effect symbol, and the system small symbol is displayed at a position that does not interfere with the advance notice effect or the super reach effect, and is transparently displayed during high-speed fluctuations. In addition, even if a movable member is provided, the movable member is displayed in a position where it is not shielded regardless of the position, and the variable display of the small symbol for the system is always displayed. It is configured to. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, even when the effect symbol is difficult to see, at least the system small symbol can be visually recognized, so that the player can display the variable display. The state can be recognized, and the game situation can be recognized.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, as described above, if the three system small symbols on the left, middle, and right are configured to be variablely displayed at the same fluctuation speed (same cycle), they are as follows. Problems can occur. For example, the previous variation display is a variation display that is a big hit, and the next variation display is started from a state in which the small symbols for the system are aligned with the same symbol (for example, a combination of symbols of "777"), or in FIG. 52. As shown, when the previous variation display is a variation display that is out of reach, and the next variation display is started from the system small symbol that is out of reach (for example, a combination of symbols of "767"). , The variable display is always performed until the end of the fluctuation with the three symbols aligned, or the variable display is always performed until the end of the fluctuation with the state of the out-of-reach symbol. And, especially for small system symbols, the effects do not make the symbols difficult to see or transparent (for example, even though the effects are not reachable). It may appear as if it is in full rotation reach, or it may appear as if the reach state is continuing, which may confuse the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, by configuring the three small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right to fluctuate at different fluctuation speeds (cycles), it is possible to achieve full rotation reach as described above. It prevents the player from appearing to be in a state of reach or appearing to be in a continuous reach, and prevents the player from being confused.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 52, since the variable display is started from the state of the out-of-reach symbol, if the three system small symbols on the left, middle, and right are variable and displayed at the same fluctuation speed, the left and the left The variable display of the small symbols for the system is executed until the end of the fluctuation while the symbols on the right are aligned with the same symbol, which may give the player a misunderstanding that the reach state is continuing. Therefore, in this embodiment, the three system small symbols on the left, middle, and right are displayed in a variable manner at different fluctuation speeds, so that the left, middle, and right system small symbols are gradually displaced as shown in FIG. It is possible to prevent a situation that gives a misunderstanding as if the reach state is continuing. For example, after starting the variable display, at the time point A shown in FIG. 52, the combination of the small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right is shifted to the combination of "725", and the display colors are also different from red, blue, and green, respectively. The color can be shifted, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which a misunderstanding is given as if the reach state is continuing.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the effect identification information (in this example, the area on the left, middle, and right of the system small symbol display area 9G) in a plurality of variable display areas for effect (in this example). , System small symbol) can be variably displayed, and when the same effect identification information (big hit symbol in this example) is stopped and displayed in a plurality of effect variable display areas, it is valuable to the player ( In this example, it is possible to give a jackpot game state). Further, when the same effect identification information is included in at least a part of the combination of the effect identification information stopped and displayed in the plurality of effect variable display areas due to the previous variable display, the effect display variable display areas are used. The production identification information can be variably displayed in different cycles (in this example, for the small system symbols on the left, all the symbols on the symbol array of "1" to "8" are rotated once in 5 seconds. Display and display the small symbols for the system inside at a fluctuating speed that rotates all the symbols on the symbol array of "1" to "8" once in 9 seconds, and the small symbols for the right "1" to "" All the symbols on the symbol arrangement of "8" are fluctuated and displayed at a fluctuating speed of rotating once in 7 seconds). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player seems to be in full rotation reach or the reach state is continued, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. it can. In addition, by simply changing the fluctuation speed (cycle) of the symbol, it is possible to prevent the situation where the reach appears to be full rotation or the reach state continues, so the control burden is increased. Can be prevented from increasing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused without increasing the control load.

In addition, in this embodiment, specifically, the case where the fluctuation speed (cycle) of the small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right is different is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the effect symbols (ordinary effect symbols and small effect symbols) may be configured to execute the variation display with different fluctuation speeds (cycles) of the left, middle, and right effect symbols.

Further, in this embodiment, "the same effect identification information is stopped and displayed in a plurality of effect variable display areas" means, for example, a combination in which the three symbols on the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol ( Includes jackpot symbols) and combinations (out of reach symbols) in which only the left and right symbols have the same symbol. Further, in "the same effect identification information is stopped and displayed in a plurality of effect variable display areas", for example, there is a so-called chance such as "223" or "667" in which only the left and middle symbols are the same symbol. A combination of patterns called eyes is also included. As described above, "the same effect identification information is stopped and displayed in a plurality of effect variable display areas" means that at least a part of the plurality of symbols includes the same symbol. , It is a concept including a combination of symbols that gives a sense of expectation to the player.

Further, in this embodiment, the left system small symbol is fixedly displayed at a fluctuating speed of one rotation in 5 seconds, and the inside system small symbol is fixedly rotated once in 9 seconds at a fluctuating speed. The case where the variable display is performed and the small symbol for the right system is fixedly rotated at a variable speed of one rotation in 7 seconds is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode, and the left middle depending on the situation. The fluctuation speed of the small symbols for each system on the right may be changed. For example, the fluctuation speed of the small symbols for each system on the left, middle, and right may be made faster or slower than the normal state, depending on whether or not the game state is a probability change state, a time saving state, or a high base state. .. Further, for example, when the symbols on the symbol array of the system small symbols are configured to increase or decrease according to the game situation, the fluctuation speed of each system small symbol on the left, middle, and right is increased according to the increase or decrease of the symbols. It may be faster or slower.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the fluctuation speeds of the three system small symbols on the left, middle, and right are all different is shown, but it is not always necessary to make the fluctuation speeds of all the system small symbols different, and some of them do not have to be different. The fluctuation speed of the small symbols for the system may be the same. For example, if a big hit symbol or a missed reach symbol is assumed as a form in which the same production identification information is stopped and displayed in a plurality of variable display areas for production, the fluctuation speed of the small symbols for the left and middle systems is assumed. May be the same, and only the fluctuation speed of the small system symbol on the right may be different from the fluctuation speed of the small symbol for the left and middle systems. Even with such a configuration, at least it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player seems to be in full rotation reach or the reach state is continued, which confuses the player. It is possible to prevent it from happening.

Further, according to this embodiment, the identification information for specific effects (in this example, the effect symbols (normal effect symbols)) is easily recognized as compared with the identification information for effects (small symbols for the system in this example). , (Small symbol for effect)) can be variably displayed, and the identification information for effect is displayed in the display area (in this example, the small symbol display area for system 9G) smaller than the display area for displaying the identification information for specific effect. indicate. Then, during the execution of the variable display, the effect identification information is always displayed and the effect identification information is displayed in the always visible display area. Therefore, by always visually displaying the effect identification information, it is possible to recognize at least the variable display state by the effect identification information, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display is started, the variable display of the effect identification information is started at the same time in the plurality of variable display areas for the effect, and when the variable display is finished, the variable display for the plurality of effects is displayed. The effect identification information is stopped and displayed at the same time in the area (specifically, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts the variation display of the small symbols for the system on the left, middle, and right at the same time when the variation pattern command is received. The fluctuation display of the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right is stopped all at once when the symbol confirmation specification command is received, without changing to the reach state, temporary stop state, or re-variation state during fluctuation). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the difference in the cycle.

Further, according to this embodiment, the first identification information (in this example, the first special symbol) is provided in a plurality of variable display areas for effect (in this example, the left middle right area of the effect symbol display area 9F). An effect variable display executing means capable of executing a variable display of the effect identification information (in this example, the effect symbol) corresponding to the variable display and the variable display of the second identification information (in this example, the second special symbol). The variable display execution means for the effect is a reduced effect that executes the variable display in a reduced manner of the identification information for the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, during the execution of the super reach effect or the specific effect). Variable display execution means (in this example, variable display of the small symbol for effect is executed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect) is included. Further, when the variable display is executed by the variable display execution means for the effect, the special effect identification information is displayed in a plurality of special variable display areas (in this example, the left middle right area of the system small symbol display area 9G). It is possible to identify whether the variable display execution means for special effect that executes the variable display of (small symbol for system) or the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information is executed. Special variable display executing means (in this example, the variable display of the 4th symbol is executed in the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d) capable of executing the variable display of the special identification information (4th symbol in this example). To be equipped. Therefore, the variable display of the effect identification information can be easily visually recognized, and the game situation can be easily recognized.

Specifically, the variable display of the production design and the small design for production may switch to each other or become difficult to see from the display screen for a moment depending on the situation of the production, whereas the small design for the system is super. Even when a reach effect or a specific effect is executed, it is provided at a position that does not interfere with those effects, and the variable display of the small symbol for the system is always displayed, so that the variable display is performed. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that, and it is possible to make it easier to recognize the game situation. In this embodiment, the game machine in which the movable member is not provided has been described, but in the game machine in which the movable member is provided, even if the movable member is movable, the small symbol for the system is used. It shall be displayed at a position that is not shielded by the movable members that are movable.

In this embodiment, a case where one liquid crystal display device (effect display device 9) displays the effect symbol, the effect small symbol, the system small symbol, and the fourth symbol is shown. I can't be limited. For example, in a gaming machine provided with one or more sub-liquid crystal display devices, any one or more of the effect symbol, the effect small symbol, the system small symbol, or the fourth symbol, or one or more of them. The combination may be configured to be displayed on one or more sub-liquid crystal display devices.

Further, according to this embodiment, the reach effect execution capable of executing the reach effect including at least the first reach effect (normal reach, long reach in this example) and the second reach effect (super reach in this example). The variable display executing means for the reduced effect executes the variable display of the identification information for the effect in the reduced mode in the second reach effect, and the variable display executing means for the special effect is the first reach effect and the second reach. In any of the effects, the variable display of the special effect identification information is executed. Therefore, in the case of a reach effect that wants to focus on the variable display, the normal variable display of the identification information for the effect is executed, and if it interferes with the reach effect, the variable display of the identification information for the effect in a reduced mode is displayed. By executing it, the reach effect can be appropriately executed.

In this embodiment, since it is desired to pay attention to the variable display itself in the case of normal reach or long reach, the variable display of the normal effect symbol is executed, and in the case of super reach, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed. Since the production is performed using a wide range of areas of the above, it is configured to execute the variable display of the small design for the production so as not to interfere with the super reach production, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even in the case of full-rotation reach in which three symbols rotate at the same speed with the same symbols on the left, middle, and right, we want to pay attention to the variation display itself, so we execute the variation display of the normal effect symbol. You may try to do it. Further, for example, when a reach effect accompanied by movement of a movable member is executed, it may interfere with the effect, and therefore, a variable display of a small symbol for effect may be executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, at least a part of the effect executed during the variable display and a part of the effect executed during the advantageous state (in this example, during the big hit game) are executed as a series of effects. The specific effect executing means capable of executing the specific effect (in this example, the specific effect shown in FIGS. 47 (6) to (10)) is provided, and the variable display executing means for the reduced effect is an effect in a reduced mode in the specific effect. The variable display of the identification information for the special effect can be executed, and the variable display execution means for the special effect can execute the variable display of the identification information for the special effect in the specific effect (in this example, the specific effect is displayed during the variable display). During execution, as shown in FIGS. 47 (6) to 47 (8), the small design for the effect is displayed and the small design for the system is also displayed). Therefore, by switching and displaying a small design for production instead of the production design, it is possible to draw attention to a specific production as a series of production.

Further, according to this embodiment, the effect identification information in the reduced mode is not displayed in the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state), and the special effect identification information is not displayed in the advantageous state (in this example). , As shown in FIGS. 47 (9) and 47 (10), when the game shifts to the big hit game, the small symbols for the production are deleted and the small symbols for the system are also deleted). Therefore, by erasing each identification information, it is possible to pay attention to the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state).

Further, according to this embodiment, a standby effect (in this example, waiting for a customer) is performed when the next variable display is not executed even after a predetermined period (1 minute in this example) has elapsed after the variable display is finished. It is provided with a standby effect executing means capable of executing the demonstration display, and does not display the effect identification information in a reduced mode in a predetermined period, but displays the special effect identification information in a predetermined period (in this example, FIG. 45 (5). ) And FIG. 46 (8), until the predetermined period elapses, the effect symbol is displayed instead of the effect small symbol, and the system small symbol is displayed). Therefore, after the variable display is finished, the display result of the previous variable display can be confirmed at least for a predetermined period.

Further, according to this embodiment, the production identification information in the reduced mode is not displayed in the standby effect (in this example, the customer waiting demonstration display), and the special effect identification information is not displayed in the standby effect (this example). Then, as shown in FIGS. 45 (6) and 46 (9), not only the small design for the production but also the small design for the production and the small design for the system are deleted during the customer waiting demonstration display). Therefore, by erasing each identification information, it is possible to draw attention to the standby effect (in this example, the customer waiting demonstration display).

Further, according to this embodiment, the special effect variable display executing means executes the variable display of the special effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information (the variable display of the special effect identification information). In this example, the variable display of the system small symbol that is also used is executed when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed). Therefore, the game situation can be easily recognized by the variable display of the identification information for the special effect. That is, if the small symbol for the system is confirmed, it is clear at a glance whether or not the variable display is in progress, so that it is possible to easily recognize the game situation.

Further, according to this embodiment, the reduced effect variable display executing means can execute the variable display in a manner that is easier to recognize as compared with the variable display of the special effect identification information. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 46, 47, 49, and 51, the effect small symbol displayed in the effect small symbol display area 9H is in the system small symbol display area 9G. It is larger than the displayed small system design and easy to see. Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect using the identification information for the effect. That is, the effect of the effect can be improved by making it easier to visually recognize the small symbol for the effect in which the effect such as stopping or temporarily stopping the special symbol is performed rather than the small symbol for the system.

In this embodiment, the case where the small design for production is displayed in a size larger than the small design for system is shown to make it easier to see, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the small design for production may be displayed at a position that is easier to see on the display screen than the small design for system, so that the small design for production may be displayed in a brighter display color than the small design for system. It may be easy to see by doing so. In this way, the small design for production may be configured to be easier to see than the small design for system by some method.

Further, according to this embodiment, in the variable display of the effect identification information in the reduced mode, the reduced effect variable display executing means temporarily provisionally displays the display result from the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. While it is possible to execute the re-variable display in which the variable display is executed again after the stop (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 49 (2) and 49 (3), the pseudo-continuous temporary stop is performed in the small symbol display area 9H for effect. The revariable display can be executed after the symbol is temporarily stopped), and the special effect variable display executing means does not execute the revariable display in the variable display of the special effect identification information (in this example, FIG. 49 (2), As shown in (3), even when the temporary stop display or re-variation of the small symbols for production is performed, the small symbols for the system are all changed in the left, middle, and right in the system small symbol display area 9G. The display continues and does not become a pseudo-ream). Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the game situation when the revariable display is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, the variable display executing means for the reduced effect can display the effect identification information in the reduced mode by a special display mode different from the normal display mode (in this example, the figure). As shown in 49 (2), the temporary stop special symbol 201 is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle effect small symbol, and as shown in FIG. 51 (6), the sudden / small hit as the middle effect small symbol. The special effect symbol 203 can be stopped and displayed), and the special effect variable display executing means does not display the special effect identification information in the special display mode (as shown in FIG. 49 (2), the medium effect. Even when the temporary stop special symbol 201 is temporarily stopped and displayed as a small symbol, the variable display of all the left, middle, and right system small symbols is continued in the system small symbol display area 9G, and FIG. As shown in 6), even when the special symbol 203 for sudden / small hit is stopped and displayed as the small symbol for production inside, the symbol on the normal symbol arrangement is displayed in the system small symbol display area 9G. Combination "135" is stopped and displayed). Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the game situation when the display is performed in the special display mode.

In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol of the effect symbol is displayed and the case where the special symbol of the effect small symbol is displayed is displayed only in a different size but is exactly the same. (Refer to FIGS. 48 (2) and 49 (2), FIG. 50 (6) and FIG. 51 (6)), when displaying the special symbol of the effect small symbol, when displaying the special symbol of the effect symbol A special symbol with a simple decoration (for example, a symbol having a low degree of decoration in the same manner as in FIG. 53 described later) may be displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the combination of the symbols including the sudden / small hit special symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect symbol or the effect small symbol, the combination of the so-called loose eyes as the system small symbol is displayed. (In this example, the combination of the symbols of "135") is stopped and displayed, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, as the system small symbol, the out-of-reach symbol such as the combination of the symbols of "343" may be stopped and displayed, or the combination of the symbols such as the big hit such as "333" may be stopped and displayed.

Further, the system small symbol may be configured to display a special symbol which is different from the symbol on the normal symbol arrangement, although the degree of decoration is lower than that of the effect symbol or the effect small symbol. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which a special symbol can be displayed even for a small symbol for a system. In the example shown in FIG. 51, a case is shown in which a variable display that suddenly becomes a probabilistic jackpot is executed in the small symbol display mode for production, and the display modes shown in FIGS. 53 (1) to 53 (5) are shown in FIGS. It is the same as the display mode shown in 51 (1) to (5). In the example shown in FIG. 51 (6), the case where the special symbol 203 for small hits is stopped and displayed is shown only for the effect symbol inside, but in the example shown in FIG. 53 (6), the impact probability of the effect symbol / Although the degree of decoration is lower than that of the special symbol 205 for small hits, the small symbol for the system inside also has a predetermined probability / special symbol 204 for small hits (in this example, the star that decorates the symbol compared to the production symbol). The case where (the number of patterns is small) is stopped and displayed is shown.

In the example shown in FIG. 53, in the normal effect mode, a symbol having a lower degree of decoration than the effect symbol's abruptness / small hit special symbol is stopped and displayed as the system small symbol's abruptness / small hit special symbol. Although the case is shown, even in the case of the small symbol display mode for production, in the same manner, as the special design for the small design for the system and the special design for the small hit, the small design for the production is the special design for the small design. A symbol having a lower degree of decoration than the symbol may be configured to be stopped and displayed.

According to the modification shown in FIG. 53, the variable display of the specific effect identification information (in this example, the effect symbol) is displayed in a manner that is easier to recognize as compared with the effect identification information (in this example, the system small symbol). It is feasible. Further, the identification information for the specific effect can be displayed by the first special display mode different from the normal display mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. 53 (6), the effect symbol inside is for sudden / small hit. When the identification information for specific effect is displayed by the first special display mode (the special symbol 205 can be stopped and displayed), the second special display mode (in this example, the degree of decoration is lower than that of the first special display mode). The identification information for the production is displayed by displaying the identification information for the production by (the number of star designs that decorate the design is smaller than that of the production design) (in this example, as shown in FIG. 53 (6), the small design for the system inside is probable / The special symbol 204 for small hits can be stopped and displayed). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the variable display of the identification information for special effects.

In the example shown in FIG. 53, a case is shown in which a special symbol including a star symbol is used as a special symbol for abruptness / small hit of an effect symbol (including a small symbol for effect) or a small symbol for a system. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, a special symbol including a picture of a predetermined character is used as a directing symbol (including a small symbol for directing) or a special symbol for a sudden / small hit of a small symbol for a system, and a character in the special symbol for a small symbol for a system is used. Is stationary, whereas in the special design of the production design (including the small design for production), the character is operating, so that the special design of the production design (including the small design for production) is The degree of decoration may be higher in the case than in the special design of the small system design.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53, the special symbol of the effect symbol (including the effect small symbol) and the special symbol of the system small symbol have some commonality (in this example, they are the same except for the number). Although the case of using a symbol (a symbol including a star pattern) is shown, not limited to such an aspect, a special symbol having no commonality may be used. For example, while a design containing a conspicuous pattern such as a character is used as a special design of a production design (including a small design for production), a design including an inconspicuous design such as a star design is used as a special design of a system small design. By using it, the special symbol of the effect symbol (including the effect small symbol) may have a higher degree of decoration than the special symbol of the system small symbol.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53, the case where the special symbol for sudden / small hit is displayed is shown. However, for example, the small symbol for the system is also configured so that the pseudo-ream can be executed, and in a manner similar to that in FIG. 53. As the temporary stop special symbol of the system small symbol, a symbol having a lower degree of decoration than the effect symbol or the temporary stop special symbol of the effect small symbol may be configured to be temporarily stopped and displayed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53, the case where the degree of decoration is different by making the number of the star patterns for decorating the special design different between the production design and the small design for the system is shown, but the degree of decoration is different. The person is not limited to the one shown in this example. For example, the degree of decoration may be different by making the type and number of colors for decorating the design different between the effect design and the system small design. Further, for example, as described above, the degree of decoration may be different between the effect symbol and the system small symbol depending on the presence or absence of the movement of the character in the symbol. Further, for example, the degree of decoration is different depending on the presence or absence of an effect image (for example, an image for enhancing the effect such as displaying in a glittering manner) for decorating the design with the effect design and the system small design. May be good. As such, it is sufficient that the player can be made to recognize that the decoration of the special symbol is different between the production symbol and the system small symbol in some form.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53, a case is shown in which a symbol having a lower degree of decoration than the special symbol of the effect symbol is displayed as a special symbol of the system small symbol, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, not only the small design for the system but also the special design of the small design for the production may be configured to display a design having a lower degree of decoration than the special design of the normal production design in the same manner as in FIG. 53. Good.

In the above embodiment, with respect to the effect symbol (including the normal effect symbol and the effect small symbol), the variation is started based on the reception of the variation pattern command, and the variation indicated by the variation pattern command is started. The fluctuation ends based on the passage of time, and for the small symbol for the system, the fluctuation starts based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, and ends the fluctuation based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. , The fourth symbol shows the case where the fluctuation is started based on the reception of the first symbol fluctuation designation command or the second symbol fluctuation designation command, and the fluctuation is terminated based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even if it is an effect symbol or a small symbol for a system, the variation may be started based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command, or even the fourth symbol. , It may be configured to start the fluctuation based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command. Further, for example, even if it is an effect symbol, the variation may be terminated based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, or even if it is a system small symbol or the fourth symbol, the variation pattern command may be used. It may be configured to end the fluctuation based on the passage of the indicated fluctuation time. In this way, it may be configured to start the fluctuation when a different command (which may be common among some symbols) is received for each symbol type, or a command common to all symbols. May be configured to start the fluctuation upon receiving the. In addition, it may be configured to end the fluctuation when a different command (which may be common among some symbols) is received for each symbol type, or a command common to all symbols may be received. It may be configured to end the fluctuation with the trigger. Further, all the symbols or some symbols may be configured to end the fluctuation without being triggered by the reception of the command (for example, based on the passage of the fluctuation time).

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to prevent the inconvenience that the variable display of the small symbol for the system seems to be in full rotation reach or the reach state seems to be continued. , The case where the small symbols for the left, middle, and right are displayed in a variable manner according to different cycles is shown, but it is not limited to such a control method. For example, by replacing the symbol at the start of fluctuation and then starting the fluctuation display of the small symbol for the system, the fluctuation display of the small symbol for the system looks as if it is in full rotation reach, or the reach state is changed. It may be configured to prevent a situation in which it appears to be continuing. In this case, for example, when starting the variation, the combination that does not include the same symbol (for example, the combination of the symbols of "178") is once replaced and displayed, and then the variation display of the small symbol for the system is started. do it.

In addition, in the case of the above configuration, only when the symbol replacement display is performed when the variable display of the symbol (in this example, the small symbol for the system) executed in response to the variable display of the special symbol is performed. I can't. For example, when the effect display device 9 is configured to perform variable display of the left middle right symbol (a symbol similar to the effect symbol or the system small symbol) in response to the variable display of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is displayed. The variable display may be started after the replacement display is performed for the left, middle, and right symbols corresponding to the symbols.

Embodiment 2.
In the game machine shown in the first embodiment, the game board may be further made of a transparent material. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which the game board is made of a transparent material will be described.

In this embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from that of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

FIG. 54 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment as viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, and the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b , The first, in that the gate 32, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 are provided on the right side of the game area 7 on the left side of the game area 7. It is different from the embodiment. Further, in the first embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variablely displayed in the order of winning the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and the total number of reserved memories is displayed. Whereas the total hold storage display unit 18c was provided, in this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, and the first hold storage is replaced with the total hold storage display unit 18c. The difference is that the first reserved storage display unit 18d for displaying the number and the second reserved storage display unit 18e for displaying the second reserved storage number are provided. Further, this embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the second starting winning opening 14 and the special variable winning ball device 20 are provided on the right side of the game area 7.

Further, in this embodiment, the transparent game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The transparent game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the transparent game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. In the present embodiment, the game board is formed of an acrylic resin or the like having a translucent portion having translucency. Further, on the front surface of the transparent game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

Further, behind the transparent game board 6, an effect display device 9 is provided as a variable display means (variable display unit) for displaying various effects. Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54, the effect display device 9 is housed in the range drawn by the dotted lines above and below the transparent game board 6, and is substantially the entire surface except for the top and bottom of the game area 7. In the above, a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. As described above, since almost the entire surface of the game area 7 can be used as a liquid crystal display device (LCD), various effect displays can be executed over the entire surface of the transparent game board 6 provided with the translucent portion having translucency. .. Then, the player can visually recognize various effects and various variable displays executed by the effect display device 9 behind the transparent game board 6. A decorative member 47 is provided so as to surround the central portion of the effect display device 9, and inside the decorative member 47, an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is variablely displayed (variable display). It is also called. In the following explanation, "variation" and "variation display" indicate the same concept.) In the normal variation such as the normal reach described later, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the central portion of the effect display device 9, so that the portion surrounded by the decorative member 47 is referred to as the normal area 9a.

Further, in the lower left of the normal region 9a formed on the effect display device 9, an region surrounded by a game nail 19 as an obstacle member is formed in order to limit the entry of the game ball as a game medium. The region in which the winning of the game ball is restricted in this way is referred to as the restricted region 19a. The game nails 19 are arranged over the entire surface of the transparent game board 6 in order to guide the game balls fired at the transparent game board 6 to the first start winning opening 13 and the like. In FIG. 54, the game balls are particularly arranged. Only the game nails 19 arranged in the lower left of the normal region 9a in order to restrict the entry of the game nails 19 are shown on the drawing. In the present embodiment, since the distance between the game nails 19 is narrower than the width of the game ball, the game ball does not enter the restricted area 19a, but the game ball may rarely enter. As described above, "restricted" may be a concept that includes not only those that do not necessarily enter at a rate of 100% but also those that a game ball enters with a certain probability. Further, in this embodiment, the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b are provided in the restricted area 19a instead of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d shown in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 38a for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol A fourth symbol display area 38b 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. Although the game nails 19 are arranged in addition to the periphery of the restricted area 19a, the description is omitted. Further, a plurality of restricted areas 19a may be provided in another place where the effect display device 9 is provided in the game area 7.

Further, in the restricted area 19a, there are a first reserved storage display area 38c in which the first reserved storage number is indicated by numbers and colors, and a second reserved storage display area 38d in which the second reserved storage number is indicated by numbers and colors. It is provided. In the first reserved storage display area 38c, in synchronization with the first reserved storage display unit 18d, the numbers 0 to 4 and the colors corresponding to the first reserved storage (for example, depending on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13) , Blue), the display control of the first hold storage is executed. Further, in the second reserved storage display area 38d, in synchronization with the second reserved storage display unit 18e, the numbers 0 to 4 and the colors corresponding to the second reserved storage are obtained according to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. (For example, white), the display control of the second hold storage is executed. The first reserved storage display unit 18d and the first reserved storage display area 38c, the second reserved storage display unit 18e and the second reserved storage display area 38d are displayed in the same color, and the first reserved storage display unit 18d (The first reserved storage display area 38c) and the second reserved storage display unit 18e (second reserved storage display area 38d) are displayed in different colors. By displaying in this way, it is easy to recognize how many reserved memories are in either the first or second special symbol.

In this embodiment, when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state (for example, controlled to a high probability state and also controlled to a time saving state (high base state)), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. The frequency is increased and it becomes easier to win a start prize in the second start prize opening 14. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is controlled to the probabilistic state, the player performs a firing operation so as to shoot the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area 7 (so-called right-handed). Becomes advantageous. When the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state, for example, "right-handed" or the like is displayed in the normal area 9a or the restricted area 19a of the effect display device 9 to indicate a right-handed display. It is desirable to. In this embodiment, when a right-handed hit is made, the game ball enters only the second start winning opening 14, and the game ball does not enter the first starting winning opening 13, but it does not enter at all. Instead of doing so, the structure may be such that the first start winning opening 13 is started and won at a predetermined ratio.

Further, on the left side of the decorative member 47, a warp passage 45 having an opening formed so as to accept a game ball is provided. The warp passage 45 is made of a transparent resin and has an opening wide enough to allow one game ball to pass through, so that the game ball is difficult to enter. The game ball that has entered the warp passage 45 is guided to the stage portion 48 that is provided below the decorative member 47 and has a structure that receives the game ball that falls in the game area 7, rolls it, and then releases it to the game area 7 again. In the center of such a stage portion 48, a hole portion (not shown) into which the game ball falls toward the upper position of the first starting winning opening 13 is provided. Further, a ball stopper plate 46 made of a transparent resin that protrudes upward behind the stage portion 48 is provided below the decorative member 47 so that the game ball that has rolled on the stage portion 48 does not fall backward. Has been done.

FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing various displays during the game according to the second embodiment. 55 (a) and 55 (b) show an enlarged part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 54. As described above, the effect display device 9 can display the effect over the entire surface of the transparent game board 6. As shown in FIG. 55 (a), when the variable display is started, in the normal area 9a surrounded by the decorative member 47 of the effect display device 9, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas In 91, 92, and 93, the effect symbols (corresponding to the "normal effect symbols" in the first embodiment) are displayed in a variable manner. Further, below the decorative member 47, the hold display of the first hold storage display unit 18d and the second hold storage display unit 18e is changed as the number of hold storages increases or decreases.

Further, in the restricted area 19a surrounded by the game nail 19, the fourth symbol display area 38a and the fourth symbol display are displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. In the area 38b, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed. Further, as the number of reserved storages increases or decreases, the first reserved storage display area 38c and the second reserved storage display area 38d correspond to the reserved display of the first reserved storage display unit 18d and the second reserved storage display unit 18e. The display control of the 1st hold storage and the 2nd hold storage is executed.

In the state of FIG. 55 (a), when the fluctuation display currently being executed is a super reach with a high expectation of a big hit, the super reach is produced as shown in FIG. 55 (b) during the fluctuation of the normal reach. Develop. When the effect is developed into a super reach effect, the effect display device 9 executes the display control of the effect across the normal area 9a (decorative member 47). In this embodiment, for example, the character 94 is displayed large in the central portion of the effect display device 9 together with the character 95 of the super reach, indicating that the variable display this time is the effect of the super reach with high expectation of big hit. The effect display is executed.

As a predetermined condition, as the super reach effect display is executed, the display control for moving the effect symbol within the restricted area 19a in a reduced manner from the display of the effect symbol displayed in the normal area 9a is performed. Will be executed. A symbol in a reduced form of the effect symbol is referred to as a small symbol 38e (corresponding to the "small symbol for effect" in the first embodiment). As shown in FIG. 55 (b), the player can easily confirm what kind of effect symbol the currently executed super reach is performing by the content displayed on the small symbol 38e. be able to. In this embodiment, since the small symbol 38e is displayed as "7 ↓ 7", it can be confirmed that the super reach effect display is executed with the "7" symbol.

Further, in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth symbol by the fourth symbol display area 38a and the fourth symbol display area 38b within the restricted area 19a. The variable display is executed. With such a variable display of the fourth symbol, the player can decide whether the currently executed super reach effect display is an effect corresponding to the first special symbol or an effect corresponding to the second special symbol. Can be recognized.

Further, when the effect by the super reach is executed, the displays of the first reserved storage display unit 18d and the second reserved storage display unit 18e are erased, but even in such a case, the third is within the restricted area 19a. Display control of the first hold storage display area 38c and the second hold storage display area 38d corresponding to the first hold storage and the second hold storage is executed. Therefore, even if the display of the first reserved storage display unit 18d and the second reserved storage display unit 18e disappears from the normal area 9a, the player can recognize how many the current reserved storage numbers are. Become.

As described above, when the effect display device 9 executes the effect behind the transparent game board 6 having translucency, it is possible to execute the effect display using almost the entire surface of the game board surface. Even when the effect display is executed on the entire surface of the game board, the restricted area 19a is surrounded by the game nails 19, so that the game ball as a game medium is restricted from entering. Further, since the inside of the restricted area 19a functions as a translucent portion having translucency, the player can confirm the display in the restricted area 19a from the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation (display is hindered) in which the display in the restricted area 19a becomes difficult to see due to the falling game ball.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) is a process for setting various effects in the variation display in the effect symbol variation start process (see step S801). Executes the effect setting process.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process according to the second embodiment. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is a variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach in the reception command buffer, so that the variation corresponding to the hold storage that starts the variation display this time. It is determined whether or not the display is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step S600).

If the variation display executed this time is a variation pattern of super reach, the effect control CPU 101 is set to reduce and display the effect symbols that are variablely displayed in the normal area 9a within the restricted area 19a when the super reach is executed. (Step S601). Here, it is also set in step S601 that the small symbol 38e to be reduced and displayed in the restricted area 19a moves to the normal area 9a at the start of the next fluctuation. Next, a super reach executing flag indicating that the fluctuation pattern executed this time is super reach is set (step S603). Then, the process ends. In step S600, if the variation display executed this time is not the variation pattern of the super reach, the effect control CPU 101 is set to display the effect symbol in the normal mode in the normal area 9a (step S602). Then, the process ends.

In this embodiment, the process table is selected in steps S8005, S806, S8012, and S8013 of the effect symbol variation start processing based on the setting contents of steps S601 and S602 and the super reach executing flag set in step S603. By executing the processes of steps S8015 and S8105, the display during the variable display of the effect symbol as shown in FIG. 55 is performed, and the super reach effect is executed. In particular, according to the setting content of step S601, the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed during the effect display of the super reach in the manner shown in FIG. 55 (b).

As described above, according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the small symbol 38e in the form in which the effect symbol is reduced is a part of the transparent game board 6 having translucency. Since the display is visible through the restricted area 19a, it is possible to prevent the display of the small symbol 38e from being hindered by the passage of the game ball.

Further, according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b are visibly displayed through the restricted area 19a which is a part of the transparent game board 6 having translucency. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display of the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b from being hindered by the passage of the game ball.

Further, according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, the first reserved storage display area 38c and the second reserved storage display area 38d are limited to be a part of the transparent game board 6 having translucency. Since the display is visible through the area 19a, it is possible to prevent the display of the first reserved storage display area 38c and the second reserved storage display area 38d from being hindered by the passage of the game ball.

Further, according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, the game board is formed of a transparent game board 6 having translucency, and the game can be played in the restricted area 19a surrounded by the game nails 19. Since the related display is executed, it is possible to prevent the display related to the game from being hindered by the passage of the game ball.

In this embodiment, the "small symbol for the system" shown in the first embodiment is not shown, but as in the first embodiment, the small symbol display area for the system is provided. , It is desirable to configure the variable display of small symbols for the system to be feasible. In this case, the system small symbol to be displayed in the system small symbol display area is also limited to be a part of the transparent game board 6 having translucency, similar to the small symbol 38e shown in FIG. 55 (b). It is desirable to configure the system so that it can be visually displayed through the area 19a so that the passage of the game ball does not interfere with the display of the system small symbol.

Further, in this embodiment, the transparent game board 6 has translucency over the entire surface, but the entire surface does not have translucency, and at least the restricted area surrounded by the game nails 19. The inside of 19a may have translucency. Further, even if the game board is made of a non-transmissive veneer material that does not transmit light, a hole may be made in the restricted area 19a so that various displays on the back side of the game board can be seen.

Further, in this embodiment, the transparent game board 6 is shown in the case where it is formed of a transparent resin having translucency, but the transparency may be not only colorless and transparent but also colored and transparent. For example, it may be reddish transparent or the like, or it may be translucent.

Further, in this embodiment, the restricted area 19a is an area where the entry of the game ball surrounded by the game nail 19 is restricted, but the warp passage 45 in which the game ball rarely enters functions as the restricted area. The ball stop plate 46, which rarely passes the front surface of the game ball, may function as a limiting area. In the warp passage 45 and the ball stop plate 46, the game ball rarely enters (passes the front surface), so that the game is played by executing the display related to the game by the effect display device 9 at the position on the back side of these members. It is possible to suppress a state in which the display related to the game becomes difficult to see due to the ball. When such a display is executed, the game board itself does not have to be translucent.

Further, in this embodiment, the area surrounded by the game nail 19 as an obstacle member is the restricted area 19a, but the area where the entry of the game ball is restricted may be formed by another obstacle member. Good. For example, when the resin integrally molded with the transparent game board 6 instead of the game nail 19 plays the same role as the game nail 19, the game ball may be difficult to enter the area surrounded by the resin. .. Further, as the obstacle member, various members arranged on the game board surface such as an accessory arranged on the game board surface, a passage passage for the game ball, a decorative member, a winning opening, a windmill, and the like can be considered.

Further, in this embodiment, in the restricted area 19a, the fourth symbol display area 38a, the fourth symbol display area 38b, the first reserved storage display area 38c, the second reserved storage display area 38d, the small symbol 38e, right-handed Although the case where the display 38f, the jackpot symbol display 38g, and the acquired ball output display 38h are displayed is displayed, a display different from these may be executed. For example, there is a game machine in which it is possible to play a game in a game mode that reflects its own past game history by selecting a player. The game mode executed by such a game machine is called a "mobile interlocking mode", and in order to play a game, a mobile terminal or the like is used to connect to a management server and issue the player's own ID or the like in advance. In response to this, the player can set the game mode to the mobile interlocking mode by performing a predetermined operation such as ID input on the pachinko game machine 1 when starting the game. In such a mobile interlocking mode, when various mission clearing conditions according to the progress of the game are satisfied (for example, when the number of big hits reaches a predetermined number), the level of the current game is displayed. Will be. These displays related to mobile interlocking may be displayed within the restricted area 19a. Specifically, the display related to mobile interlocking is a display that changes according to the game situation, such as the display of missions during the current challenge, the display of missions achieved, the display of characters, etc., in addition to the current level of the game. is there. Further, the restricted area 19a can be wider than the area shown in FIG. 54, and when the restricted area 19a is wide as described above, information on the game history, information on the explanation of the game, and the like are restricted. It may be displayed in the area 19a. Further, these displays described above may display any one of them, or may be displayed in any combination.

Further, in this embodiment, the display related to various games is executed only within the restricted area 19a, but the display related to the game is executed straddling the restricted area 19a where it is difficult for the game ball to enter and the area outside the restricted area 19a. You may do so.

Further, in this embodiment, the display related to the game displayed in the restricted area 19a is visible when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, but it is not in the position directly in front, but the transparent game board 6 It may be visible when approaching and angled.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the small symbol 38e is displayed in the restricted area 19a is shown based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is received. However, the small symbol 38e may be displayed together with other reach. Further, the size of the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 may be changed according to the degree of expectation controlled by the big hit in the super reach. In such a case, when the super reach effect having a high expectation of big hit is executed among the super reach, the effect becomes large, and at that time, the display of the small symbol 38e is executed in the restricted area 19a. You may.

Further, in this embodiment, the fourth symbol shows the case where it is displayed at the same position in the restricted area 19a, but when it is out of reach or normal reach, it is displayed (or not displayed) at another position. It may be displayed in the restricted area 19a only when the super reach effect is executed. By doing so, since the fluctuation time is short in the usual fluctuation, it is not displayed unless the 4th symbol is confirmed with particular consciousness, the fluctuation time is long, and the fluctuation of either the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol In the case of a super reach effect in which it is desired to confirm whether or not the reach is executed, the fourth symbol can be confirmed.

Further, in this embodiment, a first hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 18e for displaying the second hold storage number are provided, and each hold display is provided. The corresponding first reserved storage display area 38c and second reserved storage display area 38d were provided in the restricted area 19a. However, in the normal area 9a, the hold display may not always be performed. Further, in the fluctuation other than the super reach effect, the hold storage area is not displayed in the restricted area 19a, the hold storage number is displayed only in the normal area 9a, and the limited area 19a is executed only when the super reach effect is executed. The hold display may be performed within.

Further, in this embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed, both the first reserved storage display unit 18d and the second reserved storage display unit 18e are erased. When only one of the hold display units overlaps, only one of the hold display units may be deleted. Further, when the hold display is displayed again in the normal area 9a, only the erased hold display may be displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, at the timing when the super reach effect is executed, the small symbol 38e in the aspect in which the effect symbol is reduced moves into the restricted area 19a, and the first reserved storage display unit 18d and the second reserved memory are stored. The case where the display unit 18e and the display unit 18e are erased is shown. In such a case, the super reach effect is changed at the timing when the small symbol 38e returns to the normal area 9a or when the first reserved storage display unit 18d and the second reserved storage display unit 18e are displayed. It may be the timing after the end of the super reach effect, the timing when the fluctuation ends, or the timing when the next fluctuation starts. Further, if the next fluctuation is also a fluctuation of the super reach, control may be performed so as not to return these displays to the normal region 9a.

In each of the above embodiments, 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 (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. Two boards may be provided with the effect control board of 2.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is another substrate (for example, the figure). For 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 voice 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. It may be sent to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above embodiments, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, 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. An example was shown in which one variation pattern command was transmitted when the variation was started in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode, but the variation pattern was produced by two or more commands. The control microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, when notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 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 so-called after reaching the reach (if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the second stop) may be transmitted. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 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 560 may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 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, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratios are different (that is, one is 100% allocated and the other is 0%).

Further, in each of the above embodiments, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols "1" to "8", production symbols (including small production symbols), and system small symbols are variably displayed, and the display result is derived and displayed. Alternatively, the case where two types of ordinary symbols "○" and "×" are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. 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 may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be one.

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

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 each of the above embodiments, there are probabilistic jackpots and normal jackpots as jackpot types, and based on the determination that the jackpot types are probabilistic jackpots, a gaming machine that is 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 area inside (a probability variation area may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game, and the jackpot game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 9c, 9d 4th symbol display area 9F effect symbol display area 9G small symbol display area for system 9H small symbol display area for effect 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c Total hold storage display unit 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
A decorative variable display execution means that can execute the first variable display that variably displays the decoration identification information at each of a plurality of locations,
Corresponding to the variable display of the decoration identification information, the second variable display that can variably display the production identification information smaller than the decoration identification information in each of the same number of variable display areas for the production as the plurality of locations can be executed. Display execution means and
It is provided with a value-imparting means capable of adding value to a player when the same effect identification information is stopped and displayed in a plurality of effect variable display areas.
The first variable display and the second variable display start and end in synchronization, and the combination of the decoration identification information that is stopped and displayed as the display result in the first variable display and the stop display as the display result in the second variable display are displayed. The combination of the production identification information can be visually recognized at the same time.
The decoration variable display executing means can stop and display the specific identification information that is not variably displayed when the decoration identification information is variably displayed in the first variable display.
The specific identification information is stopped and displayed at one of the plurality of locations.
The variable display execution means for production is
When the specific identification information is stopped and displayed, the special identification information corresponding to the specific identification information and having a lower degree of decoration than the specific identification information is stopped and displayed.
When the same effect identification information is included in at least a part of the combination of the effect identification information stopped and displayed in the plurality of effect variable display areas due to the previous variable display, the effect is used in the plurality of effect variable display areas. A gaming machine characterized in that the identification information can be variably displayed according to different cycles.

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