JP6904850B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device and the game medium wins a prize (also referred to as "starting prize") in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. Some prize balls are paid out to the player. Further, a variable display device capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as "variable") the identification information when the game medium wins a prize in a specific winning area (also referred to as "starting area") is provided, and the variable display device can be used for identification. Some are configured so that when the display result of the variable display of information becomes a specific display result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

The advantageous state means a state that is advantageous to the player who has been given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the advantageous state is, for example, a state in which the variable winning means (for example, a big winning opening) is advantageous for a player whose game medium is likely to win a prize (big hit game state), and a state advantageous for the player. It is a state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state in which the right of the above is generated and a state in which the conditions for paying out the prize game medium are easily satisfied.

In such a gaming machine, the display result of a variable display device that displays a symbol as identification information is usually a combination of a predetermined specific display mode (specific display result), which is called a "big hit". When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to an advantageous state (big hit game state) in which the game medium is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prizes are awarded to the large prize openings, the large prize openings are closed. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses.

In addition, the number of times the game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means (for example, the large winning opening) in the advantageous state is counted, and a predetermined notification (for example, to the large winning opening) is made based on the count value reaching a predetermined threshold value. There is a device that notifies that the upper limit of the number of winnings of the game ball (so-called over winning) has been exceeded (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5810475 (Fig. 23)

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the substrate is reused, the threshold value of the count value for performing a predetermined notification is changed, or the number of times the gaming medium wins the variable winning means in an advantageous state is counted. It was necessary to set up.

Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined notification without changing the setting of the threshold value or providing a process for counting the number of times the gaming medium has won a prize in the variable winning means in an advantageous state. With the goal.

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and
It is provided with variable means which is controlled by the game control means and can be changed into a first state in which the game medium is difficult to enter and a second state in which the game medium is easy to enter when controlled in the advantageous state.
When the game medium enters the variable means in the first state when the game control means is not controlled in the advantageous state , the game control means determines that the approach is abnormal.
At least either that a predetermined period elapses after the variable means is changed from the first state to the second state or that a predetermined upper limit number of game media enters while being controlled to the advantageous state. When one of them is established, the unit game that changes to the first state can be executed a plurality of times.
The effect control means
Determining the establishment of the notification condition enabling the execution of predetermined notification by receiving the unit game completion information corresponding to the end of the previous SL unit game,
After the notification condition is satisfied, the first condition for receiving the release information in which the variable means is in the second state, the period from the reception of the unit game end information to the start of the next unit game is specified. The failure of the notification condition is determined based on the fact that either the second condition for which the period elapses or the third condition for receiving the information indicating that the advantageous state has ended is satisfied.
After it is determined that the notification condition is satisfied, the predetermined notification is executed based on the fact that the game medium has entered before the failure of the notification condition is determined.
When the game control means determines that the approach is abnormal, the execution of the predetermined notification is restricted and the notification that the abnormal approach has occurred is notified.
(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) and
An effect control means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means.
A variable device (for example, an open state) that is controlled by the game control means and can be changed into a first state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to enter and a second state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium is easy to enter. A special variable winning ball device 20, a game control microcomputer 560, and step S1414 of FIG. 19 and step S1465 of FIG. 20) are provided.
The effect control means
Based on the information from the game control means (for example, the designated command A1XX (H) during opening of the large winning opening, the designated command A2XX (H) after opening the large winning opening) shown in FIG. 9, the variable device during the advantageous state. The state of the above can be specified, and the establishment of the notification condition can be determined corresponding to the first state of the variable device (for example, as shown in FIG. 46, the effect control microcomputer 100 has a special variable prize. When the designated command A2XX (H) is received after the large winning opening is opened, which is transmitted when the ball device 20 is closed, the over notification flag, which is a condition for notifying the over winning, is turned on. ),
A predetermined notification can be executed based on the fact that the game medium has entered the variable device when the notification condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 46, the effect control microcomputer 100 is over. When the notification flag is turned on and the large winning opening winning designation command A401 (H) is received, the over winning is notified.),
After the notification condition is satisfied, it is possible to determine whether the notification condition is not satisfied based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 46, the effect control microcomputer 100 has the over notification flag turned on. In the state, the condition that the interval period T seconds or more predetermined period T + α seconds has elapsed after receiving the designated command A2XX (H) after opening the big winning opening, or the jackpot end designation command A301 (H) If the condition that the customer waiting demo command 9F00 (H), the fluctuation pattern specification command 80XX (H), or the jackpot start specification command A001 (H) is received is satisfied, the over notification flag is turned off.) ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine the establishment of the notification condition corresponding to the first state of the variable device, so that the threshold value can be changed or the number of times the game medium wins the variable device in the advantageous state is counted. It is possible to perform a predetermined notification without providing a process for performing the above.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The variable device keeps the variable winning means open until a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or at least one of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of winning a game medium is established. A unit game (for example, a round) that can be changed can be executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times for a 15R probability variation jackpot and 8 times for an 8R probability variation jackpot) and can be executed (for example, a game control microcomputer). 560, steps S305 to S307 in FIG. 11),
It is possible to transmit the unit game end information corresponding to the end of the unit game (for example, the designated command A2XX (H) after opening the large winning opening), and the unit game start information corresponding to the start of the unit game (for example, the large winning prize). A transmission means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, step S1466 of FIG. 20, step S1412 of FIG. 19) capable of transmitting the designated command A1XX (H) while the mouth is open is further provided.
The effect control means
Based on the reception of the unit game end information, it is determined that the notification condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 46, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the special variable winning ball device 20 is closed. Designated command A2XX (H) after opening the big prize opening that is sent when
) Is received, the over notification flag, which is a condition for notifying the over winning, is turned on. ),
Based on the reception of the unit game start information, it is determined that the notification condition is not satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 46, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened. When the large winning opening opening designated command A1XX (H) transmitted at the time is received, the over notification flag, which is a condition for notifying the over winning, is turned off.).

According to such a configuration, the success or failure of the notification condition can be determined more appropriately.
(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
As the predetermined condition, the effect control means satisfies the condition that a predetermined period (for example, an interval period T seconds or a longer predetermined period T + α seconds) has elapsed after receiving the unit game end information. Based on the above, it is determined that the notification condition is not satisfied.

According to such a configuration, even when the unit game start information cannot be normally received, it is possible to appropriately determine that the notification condition is not satisfied.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) or (3) above
The transmission means can further transmit advantageous state end information (for example, jackpot end designation command A301 (H), customer waiting demo designation command 9F00 (H)) indicating that the advantageous state has ended.
The effect control means determines that the notification condition is not satisfied based on the condition that the advantageous state end information is received as the predetermined condition.

According to such a configuration, even when the unit game start information cannot be normally received, it is possible to appropriately determine that the notification condition is not satisfied.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
An abnormality determining means (for example, steps S313 to S315 in FIGS. 11 and 43) capable of determining the occurrence of an abnormal winning of the variable device is further provided.
When the abnormality determination means determines the occurrence of an abnormal prize, the notification means limits the predetermined notification to notify the occurrence of the abnormal prize (for example, step S690D in FIGS. 26 and 44). ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give priority to the occurrence of an abnormal prize.
(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and the gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball) is in a closed state in which it is difficult to win a prize (for example, a gaming ball). For example, in an advantageous state with a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20 forming a large winning opening) that can change between a closed state) and an open state (for example, an open state) in which the gaming medium can easily win a prize. , The variable winning control means that can control the variable winning means to the open state or the closed state (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S1414 and S1465) and the variable winning means are in the closed state. Specifiable means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, when the special symbol process flag is a value indicating the pre-opening of the large winning opening, the portion that identifies that the special winning opening is controlled to the closed state. In the modified example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the effect control process flag is a value indicating round post-processing, the part that specifies that the grand prize opening is controlled to the closed state.) In a state in which the variable winning means is specified to be closed during the advantageous state, the notification means (for example, the effect control microcomputer) capable of executing a predetermined notification based on the game medium winning the variable winning means. A portion of the computer 100 that executes step S3925 when the closed state large winning opening winning flag is set. In the modified example, the large winning opening winning flag is set in the round post-processing in the effect control microcomputer 100. A portion for executing step S3925 when the above is performed.). According to such a configuration, since it is possible to identify that the variable winning means is in the closed state, a process of changing the setting of the threshold value or counting the number of times the game medium wins the variable winning means in the advantageous state is provided. It is possible to perform a predetermined notification without any trouble.

(Means 2) In the means 1, when the variable winning means is not specified to be in the closed state, a predetermined command (for example, a large winning opening winning designation command) is issued based on the game medium winning the variable winning means. A specific command different from the predetermined command based on the game medium winning the variable winning means when the variable winning means is specified to be closed (for example, the closed state large winning opening winning designation command) is transmitted. ) Is transmitted (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the closed state grand prize opening prize designation command is transmitted by executing steps S140 and S163, and the large winning opening prize is won by executing step S1452. The notification means can execute a predetermined notification based on the transmission of the specific command (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has a closed state large winning opening winning flag). Is set, step S3925 may be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly distinguish and notify that the game medium has won the variable winning means in the open state and the game medium has won the variable winning means in the closed state.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the specific command is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) within a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds; the variable winning means may be controlled to be closed). An abnormality notification means (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing step S3920) that can notify that an abnormality has occurred based on the transmission of three or more times is provided. You may have prepared. According to such a configuration, when the game medium excessively wins a prize in the variable winning means which is in the closed state, it is possible to notify the abnormality.

(Means 4) In the means 1, the variable winning means is provided until a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or at least one of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of winning a game medium is established. An advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) in which a unit game (for example, a round) that can be changed to an open state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times for a 15R probability variation jackpot and 8 times for an 8R probability variation jackpot). ) (For example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S305 to S307) and a predetermined command (for example, a large command) based on the game medium winning the variable winning means. The winning opening winning designation command) is sent, and the unit game start command (for example, the large winning opening opening designation command) is sent based on the start of one unit game, and the one unit game is ended. By executing step S1412 in the command transmission means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 of the modified example) for transmitting the unit game end command (for example, the designated command after opening the big winning opening) based on the above, the big winning opening is being opened. A designated command is transmitted, a jackpot start designated command is transmitted by executing step S133, and a designated command is sent after opening the big winning opening by executing step S1466), and the specific means is a unit game. When the end command is transmitted but the unit game start command is not transmitted, it is specified that the variable winning means is in the closed state (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 in the modified example has the effect control process flag. Identifies that the large winning opening is controlled to a closed state when is a value indicating post-round processing), the notification means has been identified to have the variable winning means closed during the advantageous state. A predetermined notification can be executed based on the transmission of a predetermined command in the state (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 in the modified example is set when the large winning opening winning flag is set in the round post-processing. Step S3925 may be executed). According to such a configuration, a predetermined notification can be performed without using a special command.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to the means 4, the advantageous state specifying means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the special symbol process flag is set in steps S305 to S307). A portion that specifies that the jackpot gaming state is controlled when the value corresponds to any of them. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be able to specify whether or not it is in an advantageous state. The effect control microcomputer 100 may specify that the effect control process flag is controlled to the jackpot game state when the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to any one of steps S804 to S807) and an advantageous state. Non-advantageous state notification means (for example, Y in step S690C in the effect control microcomputer 100) that performs notification different from the predetermined notification based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means in the state specified as not. In this case, a portion for executing step S690D) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to distinguish whether or not the winning of the game medium to the variable winning means occurs during the advantageous state.

(Means 6) In any of means 1 to 5, the notification means is based on the number of times the game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means in a state in which the variable winning means is specified to be closed during the advantageous state. (For example, a mode in which a notification voice of a type associated with the number of over-winning times P is output from the speaker 27 (see FIG. 40). The pitch, length, sound quality, etc. of the sound may be different.) (For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3925). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 7) In any of the means 1 to the means 6, at least one of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or the winning of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of the game medium is established. An advantageous state in which a unit game (for example, a round) capable of changing the variable winning means to the open state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times for a 15R probability variation jackpot and 8 times for an 8R probability variation jackpot). (For example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S305 to S307) that can be controlled to (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a predetermined when the game medium wins a prize in the variable winning means. (For example, the portion that executes step S32 in the game control microcomputer 560 and the ball payout device 97 are driven according to the payout control command indicating the number of prize balls in the payout control microcomputer. (Part), the value-giving value notification means (for example, the part that executes steps S3304A, S3507, and S3939A in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the value-giving value notification that correspond to the value that can be given in an advantageous state. A state display means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a state display that changes when the game medium wins a prize in the variable winning means toward a specific state corresponding to (for example, "0" display). A portion for executing steps S2910A and S3939A), and the state display means limits changes in the state display when a specific number of game media wins more than a predetermined number in one unit game in an advantageous state (for example, effect). The control microcomputer 100 may not perform the process of updating the status display when it is Y in step S3917). According to such a configuration, in order to limit the change when a specific number of game media wins more than a predetermined number to the variable winning means, the magnitude of the value notified as possible and the one actually given are given. It is possible to prevent a contradiction from occurring with the magnitude of the value notified as.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which a game control microcomputer executes. 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 jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. 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 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 special symbol stop process in the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening pre-opening processing in a special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during opening of a big prize opening in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing in the special symbol process 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 specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation stop process in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball notification start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification pattern determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot display process in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a round in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-processing in the effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-processing in the effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-processing in the effect control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification voice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end effect process in the effect control process process. This is an example of an effect using the effect display device and the speaker in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol process processing in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of the command analysis processing in the modification. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-processing in the effect control process processing in the modification. It is a timing chart of the production for winning a prize in the big winning opening in the modified example.

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

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

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

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pressing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operating rod of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 125 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 121 or the like. 3) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation rod 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. Push button 1
Reference numeral 20 denotes a configuration that can mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. 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 device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right". The symbol display area has "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the effect control microcomputer is executing the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed on 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 and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the big hit symbol, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

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

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

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

The 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c and the 2nd special for the 1st special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 9d for 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 a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol in 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, it is displayed in the display color (display color different from the off) reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. NS. For example, when it is off, 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 jackpot (whether it is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot can be expected to win a game ball to the jackpot, and if it is possible to control multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, the jackpot The display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the game. Further, even if the number of rounds of each jackpot is the same, for example, the opening time of the jackpot per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball to the jackpot is practically And, if the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, it is practically to the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, even if there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, the big winning is practically a big prize. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the mouth can be expected.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in a display color (display color different from the missed one) reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. NS. For example, when it is off, 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 jackpot (whether it is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot can be expected to win a game ball to the jackpot, and if it is possible to control multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, the jackpot The display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the game. Further, even if the number of rounds of each jackpot is the same, for example, the opening time of the jackpot per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball to the jackpot is practically And, if the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, it is practically to the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, even if there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, the big winning is practically a big prize. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the mouth can be expected.

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 are associated with 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 symbol 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 the display of different display colors is 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 the 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 gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). It is started based on the establishment of a state (a state in which the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (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, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning 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 for 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, a first hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second hold storage number are provided. ing. An area (total hold storage display unit) 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, may be provided. By providing a total hold storage display unit that displays the total number in this way, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition.

The effect display device 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 is specified when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. It is controlled by the game state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific gaming state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed into the first state that is advantageous to the player and the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to the first state, and in the present embodiment, the open state. There is a big hit game state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 that can be changed to the closed state and the closed state is opened. For example, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the specific gaming state. In each specific game state, the open / close plate that is in the closed state 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 normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example. The ordinary symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, for example. Further, the ordinary symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "×"). It may be composed of.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state in which the player is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit 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 judged as a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of a special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state). Then, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball device 15 may shift to a high base state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

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 on the outside of the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

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

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

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

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

Further, the normal symbol display 10 may shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol is shortened. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, as the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases, the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15 increases, and the starting prize is easily won (high base state).

In addition, by shifting to the time saving state (special symbol 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. It is possible to reduce the situation in which the fluctuation of the effect symbol is started more frequently (in other words, the reserved memory is digested faster) and an invalid start prize is generated. Therefore, a valid start winning prize is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is performed increases.

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

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows a control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program (
560 (corresponding to the game control means) is installed. 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 of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, probability variation 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 starts at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is the time when the numerical data is read (extracted), it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 77 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 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 rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

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

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

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice or a sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs the sound 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 corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order. Further, the voice synthesis IC 703 generates voice and outputs it to the speaker 27 when a predetermined request is received from the effect control board 80.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the high level of the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560. Is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not. , 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 of the maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is obtained. Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt prohibited state and saves the contents of the program counter on the stack.

Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the process of step S5, the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) are set (initialized).

The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and shifts to the clear signal check process.

Note that software delay processing may be executed to delay the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) that controls the progress of the game by software. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay processing is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted by the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). The CPU 56 may check the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may check the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, after confirming that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) is set, and then the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the ON state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the ON state. Further, after confirming that the state of the clear signal is in the off state at this time, the state of the clear signal may be reconfirmed again after a delay time of a predetermined time. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, and may be three or more. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not the data protection process of the backup RAM area (for example, the process when the power supply is stopped such as the addition of parity data) is performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped, a process for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such a power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop has been saved. .. When it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes the initialization processing.

Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed depends on the value of the backup monitoring timer saved in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing according to the execution of the power supply stop processing (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop processing, and the flag is set in step S8. After confirming that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed.

If it is determined that the control state at the time of power supply stop is saved, the CPU 56 performs a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, the clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. In addition, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checkedsum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is subtracted by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area, and sets the inverted data as the checksum.

In the power supply stop processing, the checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum and the stored checksum are compared. 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 may be 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 (processes in steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, which is not the time when the power supply is stopped, is performed. Execute.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process 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. 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, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), and not yet. This is the part where the data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and the predetermined data may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the business area (step S12).

By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a buffer for ordinary symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize ball flag, a ball out flag, etc. are selectively processed according to a control state. The initial value is set in the flag for performing.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 in the pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub-board according to the contents to the sub-board. The process is executed (step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting 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) (for example). Step S16). 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 timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt disabled state (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b). The interrupt permission state is set again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 puts the interrupt prohibited state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enabled state when the execution of the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process is completed. To.

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. The initial value random number is a judgment random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot, or a random number for determining a game state to be shifted to a probabilistic state. Initial count value of a counter (random number generation counter for judgment), etc. for generating a random number for determining probability variation, a random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol) It is a random number for determining the value. Game control processing described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97, etc. provided in the game machine, or In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, also referred to as the game device control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter goes around once, the initial value is set in the counter.

The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as display random numbers, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining a fluctuation pattern of a special symbol and a random number for reaching determination for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated are used. Used. Further, the display random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

Further, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt prohibited state is also executed in the timer interrupt process described later in the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process (that is, the timer). Since the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), this is to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, the count value is counted. Value continuity may be compromised. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt prohibition state is set during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during the execution of the main process, specifically, during the period during which the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 causes the CPU 56 to perform the game control. Executes the timer interrupt process that is started when the timer interrupt occurs. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power cut process (power cut detection process) for detecting whether or not a power cut signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs the detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is on, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by +1.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for controlling the display of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning in the large winning opening and performing an abnormality notification (step S24).

After step S24, the CPU 56 performs 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 (determination random number update process: step S25). ). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (step S28). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state. In addition, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state.

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). It should be noted that the fact that the fluctuation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol means that the fluctuation time (variable display period) is the same.

Next, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as a start port signal, a symbol confirmation number 1 signal, a symbol confirmation number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, and a time saving signal supplied to a hall management computer. (Step S31).

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 S32). 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 the present embodiment, when the count switch 23 is turned on, a payout control command in which 15 prize balls are set is output, and the payout control microcomputer that has received the payout control command is 15. It pays out individual prize balls.

In the present embodiment, one round ends (that is, when a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or when a prize of 10 game balls is detected in the large prize opening. , The big winning opening is closed), and as mentioned above, when a game ball wins in the big winning opening, 15 prize balls are paid out, so 150 in one round. Prize balls can be paid out. That is, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot, 2250 prize balls can be paid out, and in the case of an 8R probability variation jackpot, 1200 prize balls can be paid out.

In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process of outputting a test signal so that the control state of the gaming machine can be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, in this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: output processing). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking the increase / decrease in the number of reserved storages (step S35).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S36). 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 S37).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a status indicator display process for setting the status display control data for displaying each status indicator in the output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S3).
8). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to the high probability state (for example, the probability change state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may try to do it.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), 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 S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. It may be executed in.

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

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

In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach". Fluctuation patterns of reach PA1-4 are prepared. Further, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4, which is used when the reach is not reached and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-variated once. Among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 used when the reach is not reached is a fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the effect symbol is shortened to a short time (3.0 seconds in this example). .. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily stop the effect symbol that is temporarily out of alignment from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the display result, and then re-execute the variable display of the effect symbol. ..

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 jackpot symbol are normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 and normal PB2-3 to normal. Fluctuation patterns of PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, and Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4 are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, 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 Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times.

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

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): The type of jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) is determined (for jackpot type determination).

(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type).

(3) Random 3 (MR3): The fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern).

(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).

(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4).

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

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

In step S25 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 values (random 5). In addition, random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in this embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be external hardware of the game control microcomputer 560) is used. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of the hardware random number.

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

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 jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. 8A. If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

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

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b set the jackpot type to "15R probability variation jackpot" based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining one of "8R probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 10 determination values are assigned to the “15R probability variation jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131a (40 minutes). The jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned 30 determination values for the "15R probability variation jackpot" (30/40 ratio). The case (determined to be a 15R probability variation jackpot) will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, the start winning prize is entered in the second starting winning opening 14 and the second special symbol is performed, as compared with the case where the starting winning prize is entered in the first starting winning opening 13 and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. When the fluctuation display is executed, the ratio of being determined as "15R probability variation jackpot" is higher.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, there are "15R probability variation jackpot" and "8R probability variation jackpot" as jackpot types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types, 15 rounds and 8 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It's not limited to what you have. 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 there are two types of jackpots, "15R probability variation jackpot" and "8R probability variation jackpot", is shown, but the case is not limited to two types, and for example, three or more types of jackpot types are provided. You may do so. On the contrary, the number of jackpot types may be less than two, and for example, only one type may be provided as the jackpot type.

The "15R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted and the time is shortened. Will also be migrated.) Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times). Hereinafter, the gaming state controlled by the probability variation state and the time saving state may be referred to as a "high probability high base state", and the state not controlled by either the probability variation state or the time saving state may be referred to as a "low probability low base state". ..

The "8R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 8 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted and the time is shortened. Will also be migrated.) Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times).

In the jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b, judgment values (big hit type judgment values) corresponding to each of "15R probability variation jackpot" and "8R probability variation jackpot" are set, which are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1. ing. 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 a unique number is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 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 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big 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 8C03 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (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 variable 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 gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a power failure recovery designation command if the data is saved in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send a command.

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

The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, for designating the start of the jackpot game.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the large winning opening) indicating the display during the opening 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 large winning opening open designation command, a different large winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. 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.

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game.

The command A401 (H) is an effect control command (a big prize opening winning designation command) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the big winning opening controlled in the open state during the big hit game state.

The command A402 (H) is an effect control command (closed state big prize opening winning designation command) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the big winning opening controlled in the closed state during the big hit game state.

The command A403 (H) is an effect control command (abnormal big prize opening winning designation command) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the big winning opening when the game is not in the big hit game state.

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

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. do.

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

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

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

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special. 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.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol process process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, 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 detects that the game ball has won the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14. If the second start opening switch 14a for the operation is turned on, that is, if the start winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 or the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. It is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, the process of step S313 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, the process of step S313 is performed.

In step S313, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (step S313). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when the game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected (Y in step S313), the CPU 56 determines whether or not it is in the big hit game state (step S314). Specifically, when the special symbol process flag is a value (5 to 7) indicating any of the big winning opening pre-opening process, the big winning opening opening process, and the big hit end process, it is considered to be a big hit game state. judge. In the jackpot game state, any of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state. When the game is not in the jackpot game state, control is performed to send an abnormal jackpot winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S315). Then, one of the processes of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S307 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage number buffer (total hold storage number) is confirmed. The number of stored numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. If you want to make a big hit, set the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step 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, a fluctuation time timer that measures 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).

Processing during special symbol change (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 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

Special symbol stop 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 jackpot flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process in step S22.

Pre-processing for opening the large winning opening (step S305): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, control is performed to open the large winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. Further, the execution time of the process during the opening of the large winning opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The large winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when round 1 is started, the large winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game.

Processing during opening of the large winning opening (step S306): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. The control of transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, the process of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big winning opening, and the like are 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). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1217. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1217.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1213), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1214). 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. 13) (step S1215). .. In the process of step S1215, 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. Random numbers for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and random numbers for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of winning a start) and stored in the storage area in advance. 1 It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a random number counter for determining a variation pattern type for generating a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later, or a variation pattern. The value may be directly extracted from the fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating the determination random number (random number 3).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 13, in the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In 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. A random number for determining the pattern type (random 2) and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (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 hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (step S1217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step S1218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1219), 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 S1220). 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. 13) (step S1221). .. In the process of step S1221, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. You may. 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 hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

14 and 15 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage counter is checked. If the total number of pending storages is 0, if the customer waiting demo designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demo designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and processing is performed. finish. For example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed 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 specification command is transmitted, the customer waits again based on the fact that the customer wait demo specification command sent flag is set. You can control not to send the demo specification command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demo designation command sent flag may be reset when the next variation display of the special symbol is started.

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

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

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 performs each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = 1 in the first hold storage number buffer. The numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number 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 reserved storage counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

That is, the CPU 56 is the RAM 5 when the special symbol pointer indicates "first".
In the 1st reserved storage number buffer of 5, each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the 1st reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is set to the 1st reserved storage number = n-1. Store in the corresponding storage area. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1.

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability change state background specification command when the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the normal state background specification command if the probability change flag is not set.

In this embodiment, the case where the background designation command is transmitted for each change is shown. For example, at the start of the change, it is determined whether or not the game state has changed since the previous change, and the game is played. Only when the state changes, the background specification command according to the changed game state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of times the background designation command is transmitted can be reduced, and the processing load of the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

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 symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the special symbol variation is started, the effect control microcomputer is used in the order of the background specification command, the variation pattern command, the display result specification command, and the hold storage number subtraction specification command for each timer interrupt. It will be sent to 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. A hold storage subtraction specification command is sent. When the special symbol variation is started, the symbol variation specification command (first symbol variation specification command, second symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in steps S125 and S1221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) with a random number for jackpot determination, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability changing state (normal gaming state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal 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 to be less than the 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. In the gaming 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. 8A, 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 S62. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, it is decided to make a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, which is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing of the operation or the timing of ending the 50-time variation display of the special symbol.

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 proceeds to step S66 as it is.

In step S62, 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 S63). 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 (B). 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. 8C.

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to use the type (“15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, “ 8R probability variation jackpot ”) is determined as the type of jackpot (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S125 and S1221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. ..

Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "8R probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. Will be done.

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S66). Specifically, when the jackpot flag is not set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, one of the jackpot symbols is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when "15R probability variation jackpot" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "8R probability variation jackpot" is determined, "3" 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, but 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. It may be configured so that the type is also 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 S67).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses any of the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types according to the jackpot type. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

If the jackpot flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S93). 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 decided to make a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, which is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing of the operation or the timing of the end of 50 variable displays. If the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S93), the CPU 56 uses the deviation pattern type determination table for probability variation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. Select (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

If the probability change flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S94). If the total number of pending storage is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 is a normal table for determining the variation pattern type for deviation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. Is selected (step S95). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 serves as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types, and is used for dropping when the fluctuation time is shortened. The variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S96).
Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S93 to S96, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the deviation pattern type determination table for shortening the fluctuation time is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the deviation pattern type determination table for probabilistic change is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S98 described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S99. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortening variation is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic 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, the case where the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are different tables has been shown. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for variation.

Even when the game state is a probabilistic state, when the total number of pending storages is almost 0 (for example, when it is 0, 0 or 1), the variation of the shortened variation is displayed. You may not have it. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S93, it confirms whether or not the total reserved storage number is substantially 0, and if the total reserved storage number is approximately 0, the variation pattern type for loss is lost. The 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, S83, S97, S95 or S96. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S98). When the random number 2 (random number for determining the variation pattern type) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for generating the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random number 2). A value may be directly extracted from the random number counter for use, and the fluctuation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type in step S98, such as a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table and an outlier variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S99). 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 S99, the variation pattern Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100). 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 S101). Specifically, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "first". Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "second". Further, the CPU 56 issues an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern.
Control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

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 S103). 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 S104).

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 S93 to S96 and S98 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 to determine whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 controls to transmit one of the display result 1 designation to display result 3 designation (see FIG. 9) according to the determined type of jackpot and loss. conduct. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S105). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S109. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S106 and S107). Whether or not it is a "15R probability variation jackpot" is specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". can. Further, when the jackpot type is "8R probability variation jackpot", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designated command (steps S106 and S108). In addition, whether or not it is "8R probability variation jackpot" is specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer is "02" in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing. can.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not set (N in step S105), that is, when the CPU 56 is out of order, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S109).

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 S110).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S131). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state if it is set (step S132).

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133).

Further, the CPU 56 sets a value (for example, 5.0 seconds) corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) in the time measurement timer (step S134). .. Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of rounds according to the jackpot type (for example, "15" in the case of "15R probability variation jackpot" and "8" in the case of "8R probability variation jackpot") in the round number counter (. Step S135). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag 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 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S137), and if it is not set, that is, in the normal state, the step. Move to S141. When the probability variation flag is set, that is, in the probability variation state, the value of the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (step S138), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 0 (step S139). .. If it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S141. When it becomes 0, the probability change flag is reset (step S140), and the process proceeds to step S141. As a result, it is decided to shift from the probabilistic state to the normal state when the fluctuation is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times). 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 S141).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a large winning opening pre-opening process (step S305) in the special symbol process process. In the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, the CPU 56 sets the value of the time measurement timer to -1 (step S1401). If it is before the start of round 1, the process of step S1401 is executed, and the value of the time measurement timer set in step S134 of the special symbol stop process is measured to start round 1. The previous jackpot display time (fanfare period) will be measured. Further, in the case of round 1 or later, each round is performed by executing the process of step S1401 and measuring the value of the time measurement timer set in step S1469 of the process during opening of the large winning opening, which will be described later. Later (except after the final round) interval period will be measured.

In this embodiment, the jackpot display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are measured using a common time measurement timer, but the jackpot display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are separated. It may be configured to measure the time using the timer of.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (step S1403). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a prize in the grand prize opening is detected (Y in step S1403), the CPU 56 controls to send a closed state grand prize opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (Step S1404). Then, the process proceeds to step S1411.

In the present embodiment, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed during the fanfare period (the period before the start of the round 1 in the big hit game state) and the interval period (between the rounds). However, unlike the interval period, the fanfare period is not the period immediately after the big winning opening was open, so if a game ball wins in the big winning opening during the fanfare period, fraud or abnormalities will occur. It may have occurred. Therefore, the processing of steps S1403 and S1404 is executed only during the fanfare period, and when the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening is detected, the abnormal large winning opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. It may be controlled.

When the time measurement timer times out (the value of the time measurement timer is 0) (step S1411), the CPU 56 sets the current number of rounds in the EXT data of the designated command while the big winning opening is open, and sets the current number of rounds in the effect control microcomputer 100. Control for transmission (step S1412).

Next, the CPU 56 initializes the winning number counter for counting the number of winnings of the game ball to the large winning opening (step S1413). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to 0.

Next, the CPU 56 controls the large winning opening to be in the open state (step S1414). Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball device 20.

Next, the CPU 56 sets the opening time according to the jackpot type and the starting round in the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the winning opening (step S1415). In the present embodiment, the opening time of the big winning opening is 29.5 seconds in all rounds regardless of the type of big hit. Therefore, in step S1415, the CPU 56 sets the opening time timer to 29.5 seconds. Set the value corresponding to.

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the processing during opening of the large winning opening (step S306) (step S1416).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a process during opening of the large winning opening (step S306) in the special symbol process process. In the process of opening the large winning opening, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (step S1452). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening is detected (Y in step S1452), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by +1 (step S1453). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit a large winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1454). Then, the process proceeds to step S1462.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step S1462). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step S1465. Therefore, in this embodiment, even before the opening period of the large winning opening (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, if the number of winnings in the large winning opening reaches 10, step S1462 In some cases, the result is determined to be Y, the process proceeds to step S1465, and the large winning opening is controlled to be closed to end the round.

If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (N in step S1462), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the open time timer (step S1463) and confirms whether or not the open time timer has timed out (step S1464). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process ends as it is. If the open time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the large winning opening to be closed (step S1465). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped to close the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball device 20. Further, the CPU 56 controls to set the current number of rounds in the EXT data and transmit a designated command to the effect control microcomputer 100 after opening the large winning opening (step S1466).

Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step S1467), and confirms whether or not the value of the round number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step S1468). When the value of the round number counter is 0 (that is, when all the rounds in the jackpot game (round 15.8 in the case of 15R probability variation jackpot, round 8 in the case of 8R probability variation jackpot) have been completed) The CPU 56 sets a value (2.0 seconds in this example) corresponding to the period for performing the interval effect after the final round in the time measurement timer (step S1471). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S307) (step S1472).

If the value of the round number counter is not 0 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 corresponds to the interval period (corresponding to the period during which the interval effect is performed other than after the final round) in the time measurement timer. A value (2.0 seconds in this example) is set (step S1469). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (step S305) (step S1470).

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 S168. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S161).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (step S162). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a prize in the grand prize opening is detected (Y in step S162), the CPU 56 controls to send a closed state grand prize opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (Step S163). Then, the process proceeds to step S164.

By executing the processes of steps S162 to S163, even in the interval period after the final round period of the jackpot game is completed, the winning of the winning opening is detected and the winning opening designation command is transmitted. It is possible to do.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time measurement timer after the subtraction has become 0 (step S164). If the value of the time measurement timer is 0 (that is, if the interval period after the final round has elapsed), the CPU 56 resets the jackpot flag (step S165) and controls to send the jackpot end designation command. (Step S166). Then, the CPU 56 sets a value (for example, 3.0 seconds) corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 on the big hit end display timer. Value) is set (step S167), and the process ends.

In step S168, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step S168). 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 S169). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S169), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (step S173). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the probability variation number counter (step S174).

Next, the CPU 56 processes the value of the special symbol process flag in the special symbol normal processing (step S).
It is updated to the value corresponding to 300) (step S176).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S36) 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 (that is, whether or not the process during special symbol change is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the processing during special symbol change is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display for setting the special symbol display control data. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing the variable display of the special symbol. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. After that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and 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 (that is, whether or not the special symbol stop process is being executed) (step S3203). ). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the process shifts to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 stops and displays the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol. 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, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of the change of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S36), 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 processing, first, R
Initialization processing is performed for clearing the AM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control (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 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step). S704).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9. The display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

After step S706, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol is executed (step S707). After that, the process proceeds to step S702.

FIG. 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 count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

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

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 10 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step S618A).

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). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation specification command has been normally received.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start designation command reception flag set in step S622 is also referred to as a fanfare flag.

If the received effect control command is a normal state background specification command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Change to (background screen) (step S680).

If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the probability change state (for example, red display). Change to the color background screen) (step S683).

If the received effect control command is a large winning opening winning designation command (step S689), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening that is controlled to be open in the big hit game state. The winning opening winning flag is set (step S690).

If the received effect control command is a closed state large winning opening prize designation command (step S690A), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening controlled in the closed state in the big hit game state. The indicated closed state large winning opening winning flag is set (step S690B).

If the received effect control command is an abnormal large winning opening winning designation command (step S690C), the effect control CPU 101 notifies the large winning opening that the game ball has won a prize when the game is not in the big hit game state. Is executed (step S690D). For example, the effect display device 9 is displayed with characters such as "abnormal winning is generated", and a specific sound is output from the speaker 27.

If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demo designation command (step S685), the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the customer waiting demo screen on the effect display device 9 after 30 seconds (step S687). .. Specifically, a timer for measuring 30 seconds is set, and when the timer times out, a customer waiting demo screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. If a fluctuation pattern command or the like is received during the measurement, the timer is reset and the measurement is terminated. After step S687, the number of reserved storages stored in each reserved storage area is cleared (step S688).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command or executes processing (step S691). 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 the 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 process (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 either the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (step S800).

Big hit display process (step S804): In the case of a big hit, 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. For example, when a fanfare specification command for specifying the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. 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. For example, when a large winning opening opening display command indicating that the large winning opening is open is received, the number of rounds is displayed and controlled.

Round post-processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the large winning opening indicating that the large winning opening is open (closed) is received, interval display is performed.

Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when the ending specification command for specifying the end of the jackpot is received, the ending effect is executed. 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 variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

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 S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, by executing the process of step S8002 by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. In addition, when the variation pattern for designating the pseudo-ream is also used, if the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 will perform the chance eye symbol as the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step S8002. For example, a combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment, such as "223" or "445") is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 30 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, when the received display result specification command indicates "15R probability variation jackpot" or "8R probability variation jackpot" (the received display result specification command is the display result 2 designation command or the display result 3 designation). (When it is a command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are the same as stop symbols. That is, the player cannot recognize which big hit will be based on the stop symbol.

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

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

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the advance notice effect setting process for setting the advance notice effect (step S8003). Here, for example, whether or not the fluctuation to be started is a big hit, if it is a big hit, which big hit type it is, or based on the read fluctuation pattern, etc., a predetermined advance notice effect (for example, reliability for the big hit) It is determined whether or not the step-up notice that develops to the stage corresponding to the above, the button effect that switches the effect screen by accepting the operation from the player to the operation member, etc.) is executed.

After step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the advance notice effect when executing the advance notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (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 indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol). (Including the effect mode other than the effect symbol on the screen) is described. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the effect time in the effect mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect symbol in the manner set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image and the background displayed on the display screen. Is controlled to be displayed. In addition, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in the manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

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 and the contents of the advance notice effect and the notification effect. If it is decided to execute the advance notice effect in the process of step S8004 or the like, it is not decided to select the process table in which the data corresponding to the advance notice effect is set and execute the advance notice effect. In that case, a process table in which data corresponding to the advance notice effect is not set is selected.

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.

After step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, LED, and accessory) according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8006).

After step S8006, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S861). Then, if the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S867. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. Then, when the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S862. The process proceeds to step S867 without repeating the above steps.

If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to stop and display the stored stop symbol (missing symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S862). The effect control CPU 101 may be controlled to stop and display the effect symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

When the jackpot symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S866), and has the fanfare flag (big hit start designation command reception flag) set? Whether or not it is confirmed (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and executes the prize ball notification start process for starting the prize ball notification effect. (Step S868A).

"Prize ball notification effect" is "Prize ball notification" that displays the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out during the fanfare period, and "Prize ball notification" that displays the value corresponding to the prize ball notification, and the game ball wins the big prize opening. This is an effect that includes a "status display" that is displayed by subtracting the number of prize balls to be paid out each time. For example, in the present embodiment, since the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball wins a prize in the large prize opening is "15", it is planned to pay out 2250 prize balls as a prize ball notification. When the indicated "2250 GET" is displayed, the status display is switched between "2235", "2220", "2205", and so on each time one game ball wins a prize.

In the present embodiment, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot, the notification patterns in the prize ball notification production include a pattern in which "2250 GET" is displayed as the prize ball notification to display the status, and "1200 GET" as the prize ball notification. Is displayed and the status is displayed, and a pattern is provided in which "1050 GET" is added and notified in round 9. Further, in the case of an 8R probability variation jackpot, only a pattern displaying "1200 GET" as a prize ball notification is provided as a notification pattern in the prize ball notification effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button effect can be executed during the fanfare period. The button effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 120 and can switch the value displayed as the prize ball notification when the operation to the push button 120 is received during a predetermined valid period. .. Specifically, when it is a 15R probability variation jackpot, "1200 GET" is displayed as a prize ball notification, and an operation to the push button 120 is accepted in the button production, the value of the prize ball notification is changed from "1200" to "2250". It is switchable. Even if it is an 8R probability variation jackpot, the button effect may be executed, but even if the operation to the push button 120 is accepted during the valid period, the value of the prize ball notification does not switch. .. The number of times the button effect can be executed is not limited to one, and the button effect can be executed multiple times during the fanfare period or the jackpot game (that is, the value displayed as the number of prize balls to be paid out is displayed multiple times. It may be possible to switch).

Further, in the present embodiment, the player is made to recognize which jackpot type is selected by executing a common effect between the case where the 15R probability variation jackpot is obtained and the case where the 8R probability variation jackpot is achieved. It may be difficult. In that case, in round 8, the promotion effect (for example, a battle effect in which the ally character and the enemy character fight) is performed, and if the success (for example, the ally character wins the enemy character), the big hit continues after round 9. On the other hand, it notifies that the big hit ends in Round 8 due to a failure (for example, a friendly character is defeated by an enemy character). Hereinafter, a successful promotion effect may be referred to as a "promotion success effect", and a failed promotion effect may be referred to as a "promotion failure effect". That is, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot, it is possible to perform an effect that makes it difficult for the player to recognize which jackpot type is used up to round 7, and to execute a promotion success effect in round 8. On the other hand, in the case of an 8R probability variation jackpot, it is possible to perform an effect that makes it difficult for the player to recognize which jackpot type is used up to round 7, and to execute a promotion failure effect in round 8.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the fanfare effect (step S869). Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S870), 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) (step S870A). After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S871).

Further, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in step S863 (that is, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, the variation pattern command immediately after confirming the variation pattern command reception flag). You may want to reset the receive flag).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the prize ball notification start process. In the prize ball notification start process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a notification pattern determination lottery for determining the notification pattern in the prize ball notification effect (step S3301). Specifically, the notification pattern in the prize ball notification effect is determined using the notification pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 34.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a notification pattern determination lottery table. Judgment values corresponding to the notification patterns are assigned to each notification pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 34, but in the example shown in FIG. 34, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of explanation. Has been done. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the notification pattern determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

The notification pattern includes the pattern name (Pt1 to Pt6), the display mode of the prize ball siege during the fanfare period (fanfare display), and the presence or absence of button effect (if "○", it is executed, if it is "x", it is not executed). , And the promotion effect (if "success", the promotion success effect is executed, if "failure", the promotion failure effect is executed). The fanfare display in the notification pattern for executing the button effect indicates the notification mode before and after the button effect. For example, in the case of Pt2, "1200" is displayed before the button effect is executed, and it is indicated that the button is switched to "2250" after the button effect is executed. Further, for example, in the case of Pt4 and Pt6, "1200" is displayed before the button effect is executed, and "1200" is displayed even after the button effect is executed (that is, when the operation to the push button 120 is accepted in the button effect). Even if it does not change the value of the prize ball notification).

Note that Pt1 to Pt4 are notification patterns selected when the jackpot type is a 15R probability variation jackpot. Pt5 and Pt6 are notification patterns selected when the jackpot type is 8R probability variation jackpot.

Specifically, Pt1 is a notification pattern for notifying that a 15R probability variation jackpot has been reached by displaying "2250 GET" as a prize ball notification. Pt2 is a notification pattern for notifying that the 15R probability variation jackpot has been reached by switching the prize ball notification after the button effect to "2250 GET" and displaying it. After suggesting the possibility of an 8R probability variation jackpot by displaying "1200 GET" as a prize ball notification without performing a button effect, Pt3 notifies that a 15R probability variation jackpot has been achieved by performing a promotion success production. It is a notification pattern to be performed. After suggesting that the prize ball notification does not switch from "1200 GET" even if the button effect is performed, it may be an 8R probability variation jackpot, Pt3 notifies that the promotion success production has resulted in a 15R probability variation jackpot. It is a notification pattern to be performed. After suggesting the possibility of an 8R probability variation jackpot by displaying "1200 GET" as a prize ball notification without performing a button effect, Pt5 notifies that the 8R probability variation jackpot has been achieved by performing a promotion failure effect. It is a notification pattern to be performed. After suggesting that the prize ball notification does not switch from "1200 GET" even if the button effect is performed, it may be an 8R probability variation jackpot, and then the promotion failure effect is performed to notify that the Pt6 has become an 8R probability variation jackpot. It is a notification pattern to be performed.

FIG. 34A is an explanatory diagram showing a first notification pattern determination lottery table used in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot. For example, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot, the notification pattern is determined by Pt1 at a rate of 40%, Pt2 at a rate of 30%, Pt3 at a rate of 20%, and Pt4 at a rate of 10%. ..

FIG. 34B is an explanatory diagram showing a second notification pattern determination lottery table used in the case of an 8R probability variation jackpot. For example, in the case of an 8R probability variation jackpot, the notification pattern is determined by Pt5 at a rate of 30% and Pt6 at a rate of 70%.

In this way, by making it difficult to select Pt3 in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot, when the value of the prize ball notification in the fanfare period is "1200" without displaying the button, the 15R probability variation jackpot It has a low reliability for.

Further, by making it difficult to select Pt4 in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot and difficult to select Pt6 in the case of an 8R probability variation jackpot, the value of the prize ball notification during the fanfare period even if the button is displayed. When is "1200", the reliability for the 15R probability variation jackpot is low.

After step S3301, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the determined notification pattern is Pt1 (step S3302), and if it is Pt1, sets "2250" in the prize ball notification number S (step). S3303), the process proceeds to step S3304A. The prize ball notification number S is a value displayed as the number of remaining prize balls scheduled to be paid out (that is, a value displayed in the prize ball notification and the status display). In step S3302, if it is any of Pt2 to Pt6, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prize ball notification number S to "1200" (step S3304), and proceeds to step S3304A.

In step S3304A, the effect control CPU 101 executes the prize ball notification based on the prize ball notification number S (step S3304A). Specifically, if the prize ball notification number S is "2250", a display such as "2250 GET" is displayed, and if the prize ball notification number S is "1200", a display such as "1200 GET" is performed. When the prize ball notification number S is the maximum value (“2250” in the present embodiment), the display does not include a specific value (for example, “MAX”).
It may be displayed as "GET").

In the present embodiment, the display of the prize ball notification can be switched even when the valid period ends without detecting the operation of the push button 120 in the button effect, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, if the operation to the push button 120 is not detected until the valid period ends, the display of the prize ball notification may not be switched.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the determined notification pattern is any of Pt2, Pt4, and Pt6 (step S3305), and if it is not any of Pt2, Pt4, and Pt6, the prize ball notification is performed as it is. End the start process. If it is any of Pt2, Pt4, and Pt6, the validity period flag indicating that the operation on the push button 120 is valid is set (step S3306), and the operation instruction notification prompting the operation on the push button 120 is started. (Step S3307), the prize ball notification start process is terminated. As the operation instruction notification, in the present embodiment, an image indicating that the operation of the push button 120 is urged is displayed on the effect display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined voice is output from the speaker 27. It may be output or the light emitting member built in the push button 120 may be made to emit light. Further, in the present embodiment, the valid period of the button effect is started from the start of the fanfare period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is after the fanfare period is started and a predetermined period has elapsed. Even before the start of the fanfare period (for example, during fluctuations) or at the timing when round 1 is started, the validity period is provided from a predetermined timing after the start of round 1. It may be that it is.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the jackpot opening flag indicating that the jackpot opening display command has been received is set (that is, the jackpot opening at the start of round 1). Whether or not the opening display command has been received) is confirmed (step S1901). When the big winning opening opening flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the validity period flag is set (step S3501), and if it is not set, The process proceeds to step S1902.

When the validity period flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 has received an operation on the push button 120 (Y in step S3502), or the validity period end timing (for example, 3.0 after the fanfare period is started). Seconds later. Specifically, when the validity period flag is set, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds is set in the timer, and when the timer times out, it is determined that the validity period end timing has been reached.) In the case (N in step S3502, Y in S3503), the validity period flag is reset (step S3504), and it is determined whether or not the notification pattern is Pt2 (step S3505). If it is not Pt2, the process proceeds to step S1902. If it is Pt2, "2250" is set in the prize ball notification number S (step S3506), and the prize ball notification based on the prize ball notification number S is executed (step S3507). Specifically, a display such as "2250 GET" or a display that does not include a specific value (for example, a display such as "MAX GET") is performed. As a result, the display of the prize ball notification is switched from "1200 GET" to "2250 GET".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the button effect can be executed in the jackpot display process, but the button effect may be executed in the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

In step S1902, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and controls the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (step S1902). Step S1903). The process data n is the data in the process table of the fanfare effect selected in step S869, and is the data switched in step S1905 each time the process timer times out.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1905). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S1906).

When the big winning opening opening flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, when the start timing of round 1 is reached, the effect control CPU 101 has over-winning that occurred in one big hit game state. "0" is set in the over-winning number P indicating the number of times of (step S1900). The “over winning” means, for example, in this embodiment, that the game ball wins the big winning opening in the period (interval period, ending period) after the round in the big hit game state is completed. For example, the maximum number of winning balls for a game ball to the large winning opening for each round (10 in this example) is set, and the large winning opening is controlled to be closed after the maximum number of winnings is detected. The winning of the big winning opening that occurred until then is the "over winning".

After that, the effect control CPU 101 ends the prize ball notification and starts the status display based on the prize ball notification number S (step S1907A). Specifically, the status is displayed by displaying the value of the prize ball notification number S at substantially the lower right of the effect display device 9. Since the prize ball notification number S is a value that changes based on the occurrence of a prize in the large winning opening, the status display also changes based on the change in the prize ball notification number S. After that, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag during opening of the large winning opening (step S1907).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the effect during the round (step S1908). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S1909), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (as an effect component). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27) as the effect component is executed (step S1910).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (step S805) (step S1912).

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the process during the round (step S805) in the effect control process process. In the process during the round, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the flag after opening the large winning opening, which indicates that the designated command has been received after opening the large winning opening, is set (step S2901). When the flag is not set after opening the large winning opening (N in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2902), and the effect device (effect display) according to the contents of the process data n. The device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) are controlled (step S2903).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S2905). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S2906).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the large winning opening winning flag is set (step S2907). If the large winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if a winning entry occurs and a large winning opening winning designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 sets the large winning opening winning flag. Reset (step S2908). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts "15" from the prize ball notification number S (step S2910), and changes the state display based on the prize ball notification number S (step S2910A). Specifically, the value displayed as the status display is updated to the value of the prize ball notification number S after the subtraction.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the prize ball notification number S is "0" (step S2911), and if it is not "0", the process during the round ends as it is. If it is "0", a special effect of outputting a specific sound from the speaker 27 is executed (step S2912). As a result, the player can be given an uplifting feeling, and the interest can be improved. Further, by executing the effect by sound as a special effect, it is possible to reduce the processing load as compared with the case of executing the effect by display.

When the flag after opening the big winning opening is set in step S2901 (Y in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big winning opening (step S2920).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the interval effect (step S2921). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S2922), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (as an effect component). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27) as the effect component is executed (step S2923).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S2925).

37 to 39 are flowcharts showing round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process processing. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S3901). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S3901), is the jackpot opening opening flag set to indicate that the effect control CPU 101 has received the jackpot opening designation command? It is confirmed whether or not (step S3902). When the opening opening flag is not set (N in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S3903), and the effect device (effect display) according to the contents of the process data n. The device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) are controlled (step S3904).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S3905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S3906). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S3907).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the immediately preceding winning flag indicating that the winning of the game ball has occurred in the large winning opening immediately before is set (step S3908), and if it is not set. , Step S3917. If it is set, the value of the interval measurement timer for measuring the elapsed time from the timing when the game ball is awarded to the large winning opening immediately before is subtracted by 1 (step S3909), and the interval measurement timer is set. It is confirmed whether or not the time-out has occurred (step S3910). If the interval measurement timer has timed out, the immediately preceding winning flag is reset (step S3911).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the closed state large winning opening winning flag is set (step S3917), and if it is not set, the round post-processing is terminated as it is. If it is set, the closed state large winning opening winning flag is reset (step S3918), and it is determined whether or not the immediately preceding winning flag is set (step S3919).

If the last-minute winning flag is not set, the last-minute winning flag is set (step S3922), and a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds) is set in the interval measurement timer (step S3923). Then, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the over-winning number P (step S3924), and executes the over-winning notification according to the over-winning number P (step S3925). Specifically, the notification voice shown in FIG. 40 is output from the speaker 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 40, if the number of over-winning times P is "1" (that is, the first over-winning), the voice A is heard, and if the number of over-winning times P is "2" (that is, the second over-winning). If so, the voice B is output, and if the number of over-winning times P is "3" or more (that is, the third and subsequent over-winning), the voice C is output from the speaker 27 to execute the over-winning notification. It should be noted that the occurrence of over-winning is notified by outputting voice from the speaker 27, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect display device 9, the frame LED 28, or the light emitting member built in the large winning opening may be used to notify the occurrence of over winning. Further, when a prize is generated in the large winning opening which is not an over prize, the predetermined LED is made to emit white light, and when an over prize is generated, the predetermined LED is issued in rainbow (for example, red, blue). , Yellow, etc. may be emitted in order to multiple colors).

Further, when the immediately preceding winning flag is set in step S3919, the error notification process is executed (step S3920), and the immediately preceding winning flag is reset (step S3921). Specifically, in step S3920, a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 27. In this way, when the over-winning occurs again before the predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the previous over-winning, the error notification is performed.

It should be noted that an error notification process (see step S690D) for winning a game ball to the big winning opening that occurs when the game is not in the big hit game state, and an error notification process for detecting over-winning more than a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period (step). (Refer to S3920), different notifications may be performed (for example, in step S690D, a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 27, while in step S3920, a predetermined light emitting member is made to emit light), and common notifications are performed. (For example, in any case, a common sound may be output from the speaker 27).

When the large winning opening opening flag is set (Y in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 resets the immediately preceding winning flag (step S3931) if it is set, and resets the large winning opening opening flag. (Step S3932).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the next round to be started is round 8 (step S3932). Whether or not it is round 8 can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the designated command while the large winning opening is open. If the next round to be started is round 8, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notification pattern is any of Pt3 to Pt6 (step S3934). If it is any of Pt3 to Pt6, a process table corresponding to the effect during the round including the promotion effect is selected (step S3935). At that time, if the notification pattern is Pt3 or Pt4, the process table corresponding to the in-round effect including the promotion success effect is selected, and if the notification pattern is Pt5 or Pt6, the process corresponding to the in-round effect including the promotion failure effect is selected. It selects a table. If it is not round 8 in step S3933, or if the notification pattern is Pt1 or Pt2 in step S3934, the effect control CPU 101 creates a process table corresponding to the normal in-round effect (in-round effect not including promotion effect). Select (step S3936).

In this embodiment, for example, as a promotion effect, the effect display device 9 displays that the ally character fights with the enemy character. Then, in the promotion success effect, the ally character is displayed to win the enemy character, while in the promotion failure effect, the ally character is displayed to be defeated by the enemy character. That is, in the promotion effect, if the ally character wins the enemy character, it is notified that the big hit will continue after round 9 (that is, it will be added), while if the ally character loses to the enemy character, it will be in round 8. It is notified that the big hit will end.

After step S3935 or step S3936, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the next round to be started is round 9 (step S3937). Whether or not it is round 9 can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the designated command while the large winning opening is open. If the next round to be started is round 9, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notification pattern is Pt3 or Pt4 (step S3938). If it is either Pt3 or Pt4, "1050" is set in the prize ball notification number S (step S3939), the prize ball notification effect based on the new prize ball notification number S is executed, and the new prize ball is announced. The status display based on the number of notifications S is started (step S3939A). Specifically, a display such as "1050 GET" is displayed as a prize ball notification, and "1050" is displayed at a substantially lower right of the effect display device 9 as a status display.

When Pt3 or Pt4 is selected as the notification pattern, if 10 or more prizes have been won in each round between rounds 1 to 8, "0" is displayed as a status display at the end of round 8. It will be displayed. Therefore, by performing step S3939A in the round 9, it is possible to make the player look as if the state display was added from "0" to "1050".

In the present embodiment, in round 9, which is the next round in which the promotion success effect is performed, the prize ball notification is performed based on the added prize ball notification number S, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prize ball notification such as "1050 GET" may be performed in the round 8 in which the promotion success effect is performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S3940), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (as an effect component). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27) as the effect component is executed (step S3941).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (step S805) (step S3944).

When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the immediately preceding winning flag if it is set (step S3951), and the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set. Is reset (step S3952).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the ending effect (step S3953). Further, the effect control CPU 101 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the jackpot game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) to measure the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the jackpot game. It is set in the effect period measurement timer (step S3954).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S3955), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (as an effect component). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27) as the effect component is executed (step S3956).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S3957).

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step S971). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the completion of all rounds of the jackpot game in the round post-processing (see step S806). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S972).

When the effect period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S972), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S973), and the effect device (effect display device 9) follows the contents of the process data n. , Speaker 27, etc.) (step S974). For example, an effect of displaying the end of the jackpot or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S977).

If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S972), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S978). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S980).

FIG. 42 is an example of an effect using the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27 in the present embodiment. The production example shown in FIG. 42 shows a display example when a 15R probability variation jackpot occurs and the notification pattern is Pt1. For example, when the jackpot fluctuation ends, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), the fanfare effect is executed, the prize ball notification 410 is started, and "2250 GET" is displayed. When round 1 is started, the status display 412 is started from "2250" as shown in FIG. 42 (B). Then, the status display 412 is updated every time a game ball is won in the large winning opening, and when nine winnings occur, the status display 412 is "2115" as shown in FIG. 42 (C). Is changed to.

After that, if two game balls win while the big winning opening as Round 1 is open, the status display 412 is changed to "2100" based on the winning of the first game ball, and the second one. Round 1 ends without changing the status display 412 based on the winning of the game ball (the eleventh winning of the game ball in round 1 and the over winning). In this case, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), during the interval period, the status display 412 is displayed as "2100", and the voice A indicating that an over-winning for one ball has occurred is output from the speaker 27. The Rukoto.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a gaming medium (in this example, a gaming ball). ) Is a variable winning means (in this example, a large winning opening) that can be changed into a closed state in which it is difficult to win (in this example, a closed state) and an open state in which the game medium is easy to win (in this example, an open state). The special variable winning ball device 20) to be formed and the variable winning control means (in this example, steps S1414 and S1465 in the game control microcomputer 560) capable of controlling the variable winning means to the open state or the closed state in the advantageous state. The part to be executed) and the specific means that can identify that the variable winning means is in the closed state (in this example, the special symbol process flag in the game control microcomputer 560 is a value indicating the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening. In the case where it is specified that the large winning opening is controlled to the closed state) and the variable winning means is specified to be closed during the advantageous state, the gaming medium wins the variable winning means. A notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification based on the above (in this example, a portion of the microcomputer 100 for effect control that executes step S3925 when the closed state large winning opening winning flag is set). I decided to prepare. As a result, it is possible to identify that the variable winning means is in the closed state. Therefore, the threshold value is not changed, and the variable winning means is determined without providing a process for counting the number of times the game medium has won a prize in the advantageous state. Can be notified.

In the present embodiment, the speaker 27 is used to perform a predetermined notification, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined notification may be performed using the effect display device 9 or a predetermined light emitting member. In addition, a predetermined notification may be performed using a plurality of effect members.

Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined command (in this example, a large winning opening winning designation command) based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means when the variable winning means is not specified to be in the closed state. ) Is transmitted, and a specific command different from the predetermined command based on the game medium winning the variable winning means when the variable winning means is specified to be closed (in this example, the closed state grand prize) A command transmission means (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S140 and S163 are executed to transmit a closed state large prize opening prize designation command) and step S1452 is executed. As a result, the notification means can execute a predetermined notification based on the transmission of the specific command (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is provided). , Step S3925 is executed when the closed state large winning opening winning flag is set). As a result, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means in the open state and the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means in the closed state.

In addition, in a state where it is specified that the variable winning means is closed during the advantageous state, an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means more than a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period. It may be possible. As a result, when the game medium excessively wins the variable winning means in the closed state, it is possible to notify the abnormality.

For example, in the present embodiment, the specific command is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 0.5 seconds; the variable winning means may be controlled to be closed) within a predetermined period (in this example). 2. Anomaly notification means capable of notifying that an abnormality has occurred based on the transmission of two or more times (in this example, step S3920 in the effect control microcomputer 100). It was decided that the part to be executed was provided. As a result, when the game medium excessively wins the variable winning means in the closed state, it is possible to notify the abnormality.

In the present embodiment, it is decided to notify that an abnormality has occurred in the speaker 27, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect display device 9 or a predetermined light emitting member may be used to notify that an abnormality has occurred. In addition, a plurality of effect members may be used to notify that an abnormality has occurred.

In addition, if a specific command is transmitted more than a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period to notify that an abnormality has occurred, and then a specific command is further transmitted, the fact that an abnormality has occurred each time the specific command is transmitted is notified. It may be notified, or it may not be notified that an abnormality has occurred (that is, it may be notified only once that an abnormality has occurred).

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous state specifying means capable of specifying whether or not the advantageous state is present (in this example, the special symbol process flag in the game control microcomputer 560 corresponds to any of steps S305 to S307). A part that specifies that the jackpot game state is controlled when the value is a value. The effect control microcomputer 100 may be able to specify whether or not the effect state is advantageous. For example, the effect control microcomputer. The computer 100 may specify that the jackpot gaming state is controlled when the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to any one of steps S804 to S807), and is specified as not in an advantageous state. In this state, the non-advantageous state notification means (in this example, in the production control microcomputer 100, Y of step S690C) performs notification different from the predetermined notification based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means. In this case, it is assumed that the portion for executing step S690D) is provided. Thereby, it is possible to distinguish whether or not the winning of the game medium to the variable winning means occurs during the advantageous state.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27 are set to perform a notification different from the predetermined notification, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined light emitting member may be used to perform a notification different from the predetermined notification. Further, a single effect member may be used to perform a notification different from the predetermined notification.

Further, in the present embodiment, the notification means differs depending on the number of times the game medium wins the variable winning means in the state where the variable winning means is specified to be closed during the advantageous state (this example). Then, a predetermined type of notification voice associated with the over-winning number P is output from the speaker 27 (see FIG. 40). The pitch, length, sound quality, etc. of the sound may be different). It is decided that the notification can be executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3925). As a result, the interest can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the type of sound corresponding to the number of over-winnings is output from the speaker 27, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a meter may be displayed on the effect display device 9, and the display range of the meter may be increased or decreased according to the number of times over winning occurs.

Further, in the present embodiment, although the description has been made using a gaming machine provided with a single large winning opening, a gaming machine provided with a plurality of large winning openings may be used. For example, a large winning opening A and a large winning opening B may be provided, and one of the large winning openings may be opened for each round in the big hit.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned notification means is predetermined only when a game ball wins a prize in a closed jackpot during a jackpot game state and the jackpot being executed is a specific type of jackpot. The notification may be executed. Specifically, in the case of a big hit of a type in which the winning of a prize ball is hardly expected (for example, a big hit in which the period for controlling the big winning opening to the open state is extremely short), the big winning opening that is in the closed state is entered. Even if a game ball is won, the predetermined notification may not be executed.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 560, even when a game ball wins a prize in a closed big prize opening during a big hit game state, the big hit being executed is suddenly a probability change big hit. May not send the closed state grand prize opening prize designation command. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is in a closed state regardless of the type of big hit being executed when a game ball is won in the big winning opening which is in the closed state during the big hit game state. Although the winning opening winning designation command is transmitted, the effect control microcomputer 100 is over if the executing jackpot is a sudden change jackpot even when the closed state big winning opening winning designation command is received. The winning notification may not be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first state (in this example, the open state) and the game medium in which the game medium (in this example, the game ball) can be won are the game machines capable of playing the game. A variable winning means (large winning opening in this example) that can be changed to a second state (closed state in this example) that is difficult or impossible to win, and a predetermined period (29.5 seconds in this example) have elapsed. A unit game (in this example, a round) in which the variable winning means can be changed to the first state until at least one of winning or winning a predetermined number (10 balls in this example) of the game medium is established. ) Is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 15 times for a 15R probability variation jackpot and 8 times for an 8R probability variation jackpot). In the example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the portion that executes steps S305 to S307) and the value-imparting means that gives a predetermined value when the game medium wins the variable winning means (in this example, the game control). Corresponding to the part that executes step S32 in the computer 560 and the part that drives the ball payout device 97 in response to the payout control command indicating the number of prize balls in the payout control computer) and the value that can be given in an advantageous state. The value-added notification means (in this example, the part that executes steps S3304A, S3507, and S3939A in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the specific state corresponding to the notification (in this example, "0" is displayed). A state display means (in this example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S2910A and S3939A) that can execute a state display that changes when the game medium wins a prize is provided to the variable winning means. The state display means limits the change in the state display when a specific number of game media is more than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines step S3917. When it is Y, the process of updating the status display is not performed). As a result, in order to limit the change when a specific number of game media wins more than a predetermined number to the variable winning means, the magnitude of the value notified as being able to be given and the value notified as being actually given are There is a contradiction with the size (for example, when the status display is changed even when an over-winning occurs, the value notified as actually given is larger than the value notified as being possible to be given. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of (the size may become larger).

In the present embodiment, the value of the number of prize balls to be paid out (hereinafter, may be referred to as "planned number of prize balls") is displayed as the "status display", but the present invention is limited to this. is not it. For example, the value of the number of prize balls that have already been paid out (hereinafter, may be referred to as "the number of prize balls that have been paid out") may be displayed as "status display", and in that case, the value is counted up. As a result, the status display will be changed. Further, instead of the value of the number of prize balls itself, a meter indicating the value of the number of prize balls may be displayed as a "state display". In that case as well, the gauge of the meter indicating the value of the planned number of prize balls may be reduced, or the gauge of the meter indicating the value of the number of paid prize balls may be increased. You may. In addition, the value displayed in the prize ball notification may be used as the denominator, and the display of the value obtained by using the value of the planned number of prize balls or the value of the number of paid prize balls as the numerator may be increased or decreased to change the "state display". good. Further, a change in the display mode of the character (for example, a change in the character itself, a change in the character's imitation or a color) may be executed as a change in the "state display".

Further, in the present embodiment, since the value of the planned number of prize balls is displayed as the "state display", the "specific state" is displayed as "0", but the value of the paid-out prize balls is displayed. When it is decided to display as "state display", the "specific state" is displayed as "2250" or "1200". When a meter whose gauge decreases is displayed as "status display", the state in which the gauge of the meter shows the minimum value is "specific state", and the meter whose gauge increases is displayed as "status display". In this case, the state in which the gauge of the meter shows the maximum value is the "specific state".

Further, in the present embodiment, the prize ball is notified during the fanfare period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prize ball notification may be performed during fluctuation (for example, after it is shown to be a big hit) or after the round in the big hit gaming state is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, the value-added value notification means performs specific notification when the value that can be added is the maximum (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S3303). In step S3304A, a display such as "2250 GET" is performed. A display that does not include a specific value (for example, a display such as "MAX GET") is performed. As a result, the player can recognize that the maximum value is given, so that the interest can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 9 is used to perform specific notification, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific notification may be performed using the speaker 27 or a predetermined light emitting member.

Further, in the present embodiment, a special effect executing means for executing a special effect when the state display changes to a specific state (in this example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing step S2912) is provided. I decided. As a result, the player can be given an uplifting feeling, and the interest can be improved.

In the present embodiment, a specific sound is output from the speaker 27 as a "special effect", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect using the effect display device 9 or a predetermined light emitting member may be executed as a “special effect”.

Further, in the present embodiment, the value-giving value notification means sends a plurality of types of notifications (“2250 GET” and “1200 GET” in this example) having different notification contents at different timings (in this example, the fanfare period starts). It can be executed at a timing (a predetermined timing during the fanfare period) (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3304A at the start timing of the fanfare period, and also executes a predetermined timing (button operation) during the fanfare period. Step S3507 can be executed) when the above is accepted or when the validity period ends). As a result, the interest can be improved.

The notification timing is not limited to the fanfare period. For example, the notification timing may be a predetermined timing during fluctuation (for example, after it is shown that a big hit will occur) or after the round in the big hit gaming state is started. Further, the notification may be performed at a predetermined timing, or the notification may be performed at the timing when the state display becomes a predetermined mode (for example, "0" display).

Further, in the present embodiment, the value-added value notification means can execute a special notification (“1050 GET” in this example) corresponding to the value that can be further added after the state display is changed to a specific state. (In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 obtains a predetermined number (10 balls) or more in each round up to round 8 by performing steps S3937 to S3939A, so that the status display is "0". After that, "1050 GET" will be displayed as the prize ball notification for the remaining 7 rounds). As a result, the expectation can be maintained even when the state changes to a specific state.

Further, in the present embodiment, as "special notification", all the remaining values that can be given are notified (when round 9 (the remaining round is "7" and 10 pieces are won in each round). In the state where the prize ball of "1050" can be given to the player), "1050 GET" is added and notified), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if a 10R probability variation jackpot is further provided, a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 10R probability variation jackpot will be specially notified of "300 GET" (the number of planned prize balls in the remaining two rounds up to round 10) in round 9. If it is a 15R probability variation jackpot, "750 GET" may be further displayed as a special notification in round 11. The timing of performing the special notification is not limited to the start of the next round in which the promotion success effect is executed, and may be, for example, the start of another round or a predetermined timing during the round. good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 side selects the notification pattern based on the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot type in which the opening mode of the jackpot in the jackpot and the notification pattern are associated with each other is selected by the game control microcomputer 560 side, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side is associated with the selected jackpot type. Notification pattern (for example, Pt1 for 15R probability variation jackpot A, Pt2 for 15R probability variation jackpot B, Pt3 for 15R probability variation jackpot C, Pt4 for 8R probability variation jackpot A, Pt5 for 8R probability variation jackpot B, If it is a 15R probability variation jackpot A, the prize ball notification and the status display may be performed based on Pt6).

Further, in the present embodiment, the status display is not changed when an over-winning occurs so that there is no contradiction with the value notified by the prize ball notification, but when an over-winning occurs. If the status display exceeds the number of prize balls previously notified by the prize ball notification (for example, if a prize is further generated while the status display is "0"), the predetermined display is displayed. By doing so, there may be no contradiction. For example, "∞" may be displayed or a special display may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when Pt2 is selected as the notification pattern, the value of the prize ball display is switched from "1200" to "2250" based on the detection of one operation during the valid period. It was decided that it was possible, but it is not limited to this. For example, the value of the prize ball display may be switched from "1200" to "2250" based on the detection of two or more predetermined operations, or the prize ball display may be performed each time one operation is detected. (For example, the value of the prize ball notification increases by a predetermined value (for example, "150") each time one operation to the push button 120 is detected. In that case, seven operations. Will be changed to "2250" by accepting.). Further, the button effect may not be provided.

Further, if it is a gaming machine that becomes a specific jackpot (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot) when a predetermined effect (for example, "7" as a jackpot symbol or an odd number symbol is stopped and displayed, or a premier effect) occurs, the predetermined effect. When the effect of is executed, the specific notification (for example, "2250 GET", "MAX GET") indicating that the value to be given is the maximum may be performed without performing the button effect.

In addition, as a specific production example, displaying an enemy character with points (for example, a plurality of zombies with points corresponding to the number of prize balls) during the fanfare period is "added value notification". It may be executed as "change of state display" that the enemy character is defeated and points are given each time a prize is generated. also,
As a button effect during the fanfare period, points may be given by defeating an enemy character each time an operation is detected. In addition, a plurality of enemy characters with different points may be provided. For example, a character A with 15 points and a character B with 300 points are provided, the character A can be defeated by winning one game ball, and the character B has 20 points. It is possible to defeat by winning the game ball of (If the round ends with the winning of 10 game machines as in this embodiment, it can be defeated by winning two rounds) May be good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the large winning opening can be opened only once in one round, but it may be possible to open a plurality of times. In addition, the opening mode of the large winning opening may be different for each round. For example, in rounds 1 to 8, the big winning opening may be opened only once for 29.5 seconds, and in rounds 9 to 15, the big winning opening may be opened twice for 0.1 seconds. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, a single large winning opening is provided, but a plurality of large winning openings may be provided. For example, a large winning opening A and a large winning opening B may be provided, and one of the large winning openings may be opened for each round in the big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, one type of prize ball notification and status display is provided, but a plurality of types of prize ball notification and status display may be provided. For example, the types of prize ball notification and status display may be different for each jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed.

Further, the remaining time of the valid period in the button effect may be notified. For example, a display such as "3 seconds remaining" may be displayed, or a meter indicating the remaining time of the valid period may be displayed as decreasing.

Although omitted in the present embodiment, the time required from when the game ball enters the large winning opening to when it is detected by the count switch 23 may be taken into consideration. For example, from the time when the big winning opening is controlled to the closed state until a predetermined period (a sufficient time for the game ball winning the big winning opening to reach the count switch 23) elapses, the game ball by the count switch 23 The detection may be valid, but the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23 after the predetermined period has elapsed may be invalid.

In addition, a predetermined command is transmitted based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means, a unit game start command is transmitted based on the start of one unit game, and one unit game is completed. A command transmission means for transmitting a unit game end command based on the above is provided, and the specific means is that the variable winning means is closed when the unit game end command is transmitted but the unit game start command is not transmitted. The notification means may be capable of executing a predetermined notification based on the transmission of a predetermined command in a state in which the variable winning means is specified to be closed during the advantageous state. .. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modified examples. The description of the same parts as those of the above-described modification will be omitted.

In this modification, in steps S1403 and S1404 in the large winning opening pre-opening process (see FIG. 19), steps S1452 to S1454 in the large winning opening opening process (see FIG. 20), and in the big hit end process (see FIG. 21). Steps S162 and S163 are not executed.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program in the modified example. In the special symbol process process in the modified example, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the large winning opening winning designation command when it is Y in step S314 (step S316). As described above, in the modified example, when the detection signal from the count switch 23 is input in the big hit game state, the big prize is won regardless of whether the big prize opening is controlled in the open state or the closed state. It sends a command to specify a winning prize.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process in the modified example. In the command analysis process in the modified example, the effect control CPU 101 does not execute the processes of steps S690A and S690B shown in FIG.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing in the effect control process processing in the modified example. In the effect control process processing in the modified example, the effect control CPU 101 replaces the above-mentioned steps S3917 and S3918 (see FIG. 37) with steps S3917A and S3918A after step S3908 N, step S3910 N, or step S3911. To execute. That is, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the large winning opening winning flag is set (step S3917A), and if it is not set, the round post-processing ends as it is. If it is set, the large winning opening winning flag is reset (step S3918A), and the processes after step S3919 are executed.

As described above, in this modified example, at least one of a predetermined period (29.5 seconds in this example) elapses or a predetermined number of game media (10 balls in this example) wins. The unit game (round in this example) that can change the variable winning means to the open state is performed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 15 times for a 15R probability variation jackpot and 8 for an 8R probability variation jackpot). (Times) Advantageous state control means (in this example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S305 to S307) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) to be executed, and a variable winning means. A predetermined command (in this example, a command for designating a large prize opening) is sent based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize, and a unit game start command (in this example, a large command) is started based on the start of one unit game. A command transmission means (in this example, a designated command during opening of the winning opening) is transmitted, and a unit game ending command (in this example, a designated command after opening the winning opening) is transmitted based on the end of one unit game. In the game control microcomputer 560 of the modified example, the big winning opening opening designation command is transmitted by executing step S1412, the jackpot start designation command is transmitted by executing step S133, and step S1466 is executed. By providing a part that sends a designated command after opening the big winning opening), the specific means is that the variable winning means is closed when the unit game end command is sent but the unit game start command is not sent. (In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 in the modified example indicates that the grand prize opening is controlled to be closed when the effect control process flag is a value indicating post-round processing. (Specify), the notification means can execute a predetermined notification based on the transmission of a predetermined command in a state in which the variable winning means is specified to be closed during the advantageous state (in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 in the modified example executes step S3925 when the large winning opening winning flag is set in the round post-processing). As a result, a predetermined notification can be performed without using a special command.

In addition, in a state where it is specified that the variable winning means is closed during the advantageous state, an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means more than a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period. It may be possible. As a result, when the game medium excessively wins the variable winning means in the closed state, it is possible to notify the abnormality.

For example, in this modified example, in the round post-processing, the large winning opening winning command is within a predetermined period (0.5 seconds in this example, which may be a period in which the variable winning means is controlled to be closed). Anomaly notification means (in this example, a microcomputer for effect control) capable of notifying that an abnormality has occurred based on transmission of a predetermined number of times (twice in this example, which may be three or more times) or more. In 100, it is assumed that the portion for executing step S3920) is provided. As a result, when the game medium excessively wins the variable winning means in the closed state, it is possible to notify the abnormality.

In the post-round processing, if the big prize opening command is transmitted more than a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period to notify that an abnormality has occurred, and then the large winning opening winning command is further transmitted, the large winning opening prize is won. Each time a command is sent, it may notify that an abnormality has occurred, or it may not notify that an abnormality has occurred (that is, it notifies that an abnormality has occurred only once). There may be.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned notification means is predetermined only when a game ball wins a prize in a closed jackpot during a jackpot game state and the jackpot being executed is a specific type of jackpot. The notification may be executed. Specifically, in the case of a big hit of a type in which the winning of a prize ball is hardly expected (for example, a big hit in which the period for controlling the big winning opening to the open state is extremely short), the big winning opening that is in the closed state is entered. Even if a game ball is won, the predetermined notification may not be executed.

For example, in the above-described modification, the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly changes the jackpot even when the game ball wins the jackpot during the jackpot game state. In some cases, the command for designating the prize opening may not be transmitted. Further, for example, in the above-described modification, when the game control microcomputer 560 wins a game ball into the big winning opening during the big hit game state, the big hit is executed regardless of the type of the big hit. Although the winning opening winning designation command is transmitted, even if the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning opening winning designation command, if the big hit being executed is a sudden change big hit, an over winning notification is given. May not be executed.

(Other variants of over-winning notification)
In the modified examples shown in FIGS. 43 to 45 described above, the over-winning notification is executed as shown below. When it is determined that the flag after opening the large winning opening, which is set by receiving the designated command after opening the large winning opening, is set in step S2901 of FIG. 36, the effect control process flag is set after the round in step S2925. It is set to a value that indicates processing.

While the effect control process flag is a value indicating the round post-processing, the round post-processing shown in FIG. 37 is executed. When it is determined in step S3917A of FIG. 45 that the grand prize opening prize flag set by receiving the grand prize opening prize designation command while the round post-processing is being executed is set, the step Over-winning notification is executed in S3925.

When it is determined in step S3902 of FIG. 37 that the large winning opening opening flag set by receiving the large winning opening opening designation command is set while the round post-processing is being executed. , In step S3944 of FIG. 38, the effect control process flag is set to a value indicating processing during the round. When it is determined in step S3901 of FIG. 37 that the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set while the round post-processing is being executed, the effect control process flag is set to the jackpot end effect process in step S3957 of FIG. Is set to a value indicating.

That is, after the special winning opening opening designated command (command A2XX (H) in FIG. 9) is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100, the large winning opening opening designated command (FIG. 9). When the big prize opening prize designation command (command A401 (H) in FIG. 9) is transmitted by the time the command A1XX (H)) or the jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H) in FIG. 9) is sent. In addition, the over-winning notification is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100.

Conventionally, even if the same model of a gaming machine is used, the specified number of jackpot rounds may differ depending on the specifications. In such a case, if the same effect control board is commonly used with different specifications of the same model, the management of a specified number of effect control boards becomes complicated.

Therefore, as shown in the above-described embodiment and modification, it is possible to specify that the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the big winning opening is in the closed state, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the big hit state. The over-winning notification can be executed based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 in the state where is specified to be in the closed state.

In this case, as shown in the modified example described above, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the designated command (command A1XX (H)) while the large winning opening is open, the special variable winning ball device 20 is closed. It is conceivable to identify that the state has been opened.

However, in this case, if the designated command (command A1XX (H)) during the opening of the large winning opening fails to be received, it cannot be specified that the special variable winning ball device 20 is no longer closed. , Even though the special variable winning ball device 20 is a normal winning to the large winning opening when the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the open state, the over winning notification is executed for the normal winning. Since such improper control will be executed, it is necessary to appropriately determine the success or failure of the notification condition for executing the over-winning notification.

Therefore, in this modification, the effect control means can specify the state of the variable device during the advantageous state based on the information from the game control means, and the notification condition corresponds to the first state of the variable device. It is possible to determine that the notification condition is satisfied, and based on the fact that the game medium has entered the variable device when the notification condition is satisfied, the predetermined notification can be executed, and after the notification condition is satisfied, the predetermined condition is satisfied. Based on the above, it is possible to determine whether the notification condition is not satisfied.

Specifically, it is as shown in FIG. FIG. 46 is a timing chart of the effect for winning a prize in the large winning opening in the modified example. With reference to FIG. 46, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses commands from the game control microcomputer 560 (for example, the large winning opening opening designated command A1XX (H) shown in FIG. 9 and the large winning opening opening designated command). Based on A2XX (H)), the state of the special variable winning ball device 20 can be specified during the jackpot state.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is a condition for notifying the over-winning when the special variable winning ball device 20 receives the designated command A2XX (H) after opening the large winning opening, which is transmitted when the special variable winning ball device 20 is closed. Turn on the over-notification flag.

The effect control microcomputer 100 notifies the over winning when the large winning opening winning designation command A401 (H) is received when the over notification flag is turned on.

The effect control microcomputer 100 has a condition that, when the over notification flag is on, (condition 1) T seconds have passed since receiving the designated command A2XX (H) after opening the large winning opening, (condition 2). ) A condition that information indicating that the jackpot state has ended, such as the jackpot end specification command A301 (H) or the customer waiting demo command 9F00 (H), has been received, (Condition 3) Fluctuation pattern designation command 80XX (H), or If any of the conditions that the information indicating the progress to the next game is received, such as the jackpot start designation command A001 (H), is satisfied, the over notification flag is turned off.

As a result, it is possible to determine that the condition for notifying the over-winning is satisfied in response to the closed state of the special variable winning ball device 20, so that the threshold value stored in the effect control microcomputer 100 can be changed or the effect can be changed. The over-winning notification can be executed without providing the process of counting the number of times the game ball has won the special variable winning ball device 20 in the big hit state in the processing executed by the control microcomputer.

As the over-winning notification, for example, an over-winning effect is executed in which a special sound different from the normal sound is output and the lamp emits a rainbow color. Further, as the notification of the normal winning, for example, the normal winning effect of outputting the normal sound and causing the lamp to emit white light is executed.

Further, as shown in steps S313 to S315 of FIGS. 11 and 43, the game control microcomputer 560 can determine the occurrence of an abnormal winning of the special variable winning ball device 20. When the occurrence of an abnormal winning is determined, the effect control microcomputer 100 limits the over-winning notification and notifies the occurrence of the abnormal winning as shown in step S690D of FIGS. 26 and 44. It may be. As a result, it is possible to prioritize the occurrence of abnormal winnings.

As a limitation of the over-winning notification, for example, the over-winning notification may not be executed, or the over-winning notification may be executed more conservatively than the notification of the occurrence of an abnormal winning (on the image of the over-winning notification, "" The text display "Abnormal prize occurrence" is superimposed and displayed, the volume of the over prize notification is made lower than the volume of the abnormal prize occurrence notification, and the volume of the over prize notification is set to 0). You may do it.

In this modification, the condition for turning off the over-winning flag is (Condition 1) that the interval period, which is the period between the rounds of the jackpot game state, is T seconds (2.0 seconds in the present embodiment). The condition that T seconds have passed since the designated command A2XX (H) was received after the big winning opening was opened, (Condition 2) The jackpot status such as the jackpot end designation command A301 (H) or the customer waiting demo command 9F00 (H) Received information indicating that the game has progressed to the next game, such as the condition that the information indicating the end has been received, (Condition 3) the fluctuation pattern designation command 80XX (H), or the jackpot start designation command A001 (H). It was decided that the condition would be satisfied when any of the multiple conditions of the condition was satisfied.

However, the condition is not limited to this, and the condition for turning off the over-winning flag may be satisfied only when any one of these plurality of conditions is satisfied.

In this modification, one of the conditions for notifying the over-winning is that T seconds have passed since the designated command A2XX (H) was received after the large winning opening was opened. However, the condition is not limited to this, and the condition may be that T + α seconds have elapsed since the designated command A2XX (H) was received after the opening of the large winning opening. This α second may be a period less than the period corresponding to one round (29.5 seconds), may be a predetermined period such as 0 second or 2 seconds, or may be a staff member of a game store. May be arbitrarily set. Further, it may be a condition that a predetermined period (for example, T-α seconds) shorter than T seconds has elapsed after receiving the designated command A2Xx (H) after opening the large winning opening.

In the above-described embodiment, the customer waiting demo designation command 9F00 (H) has a total pending memory number of 0 after the variable display and the jackpot game state are completed, as shown in steps S51 and S51A of FIG. If so, it will be sent immediately.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the total number of pending storages is 0 after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable display or the jackpot game state ends, the transmission may be performed. In this case, if the condition that the customer waiting demo designation command 9F00 (H) is received is used as the predetermined condition for turning off the over-notification flag, it takes a long time to turn off the over-notification flag. In that case, it is preferable not to use the condition that the customer waiting demo designation command 9F00 (H) is received as a predetermined condition.

(Other variants)
Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. I can't be limited. 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 a thing.

Regarding the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine (so-called first-class gaming machine) that shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol has been described, but the variable provided in the gaming area has been described. A gaming machine (so-called second-class gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on a gaming ball winning (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in the winning ball device (so-called accessory). , It may be applied to a gaming machine in which the first type and the second type are combined.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines whether or not a big hit is achieved and the winning judgment (look-ahead judgment) of the variation pattern type, and a command (symbol designation command) indicating the winning judgment result. , Variable category command) is transmitted, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the command indicating the winning determination result. , The effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a command for specifying only the values of the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted when the start winning is generated. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination) based on the value of a random number specified by those commands.

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

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

The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

1 Pachinko game machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 20 special variable winning ball device, 27 speakers, 31 game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 70 audio output board, 560 game control microcomputer, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 109 VDP.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and
It is provided with variable means which is controlled by the game control means and can be changed into a first state in which the game medium is difficult to enter and a second state in which the game medium is easy to enter when controlled in the advantageous state.
When the game medium enters the variable means in the first state when the game control means is not controlled in the advantageous state , the game control means determines that the approach is abnormal.
At least either that a predetermined period elapses after the variable means is changed from the first state to the second state or that a predetermined upper limit number of game media enters while being controlled to the advantageous state. When one of them is established, the unit game that changes to the first state can be executed a plurality of times.
The effect control means
Determining the establishment of the notification condition enabling the execution of predetermined notification by receiving the unit game completion information corresponding to the end of the previous SL unit game,
After the notification condition is satisfied, the first condition for receiving the release information in which the variable means is in the second state, the period from the reception of the unit game end information to the start of the next unit game is specified. The failure of the notification condition is determined based on the fact that either the second condition for which the period elapses or the third condition for receiving the information indicating that the advantageous state has ended is satisfied.
After it is determined that the notification condition is satisfied, the predetermined notification is executed based on the fact that the game medium has entered before the failure of the notification condition is determined.
A gaming machine characterized in that when it is determined by the game control means that the approach is abnormal, the execution of the predetermined notification is restricted and the notification that the abnormal approach has occurred is notified.

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