JP6929023B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Some conventional pachinko gaming machines start displaying a flowchart on a liquid crystal display device based on the start of fluctuation of a symbol. As such a pachinko gaming machine, the current position mark moves from the start point toward the reach effect mark indicating a plurality of reach effects (predetermined effects) on the flowchart due to fluctuations in the design and transitions of other effects on the liquid crystal display device. The effect (suggestion effect) is executed, and when the current position mark reaches one of the reach effect marks, the reach effect corresponding to the reach effect mark reached by the current position mark is executed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-93653

However, in Patent Document 1, since the execution timing of each reach effect (predetermined effect) is not different, the current position mark moves from the start point toward the reach effect mark on the flowchart. There is a problem that no matter how many effects (suggestion effects) are executed, the player cannot be given any expectation for the execution timing of the reach effects before the reach effects are executed.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and provides a gaming machine capable of giving a feeling of expectation to the timing at which a predetermined effect is executed before the predetermined effect is executed. The purpose is.

The gaming machine described in means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A determination means for determining whether or not to control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes special symbol normal processing S61 to S65).
A predetermined effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 101) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect or pseudo-continuous effect) for deriving and displaying at least a part of the variable display result in the variable display effect of the effect identification information at different timings. The part that executes the processing during the production pattern change) and
A plurality of different suggestive effects (for example, stop time effects) suggesting the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means by displaying a period display capable of specifying the period until the predetermined effect is executed. Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the advance notice effect process) that can be executed in the embodiment,
With
The predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect at the first timing (for example, 6 seconds after the start of the fluctuation) and a second timing different from the first timing (for example, 15 seconds from the start of the fluctuation). The predetermined effect is executed so that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different from that when the effect is executed (for example, if the effect control CPU 101 has a normal reach variation pattern). The reach effect is executed when 6 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation, and if the fluctuation pattern being executed is a fluctuation pattern of super reach, the reach effect is executed when 15 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation),
The predetermined effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the predetermined effects.
The suggestion effect execution means
The first suggestion effect that indicates that the predetermined effect is executed at the first timing by displaying the period display up to the first timing, and the first suggestion effect that the predetermined effect is executed at the second timing . a second suggested effect suggests displaying the time display of up to 2 timing, and non-increasing suggest production which does not increase period in the middle of the suggestion effect identified from the time period displayed as representation embodiment, from the period displayed as representation embodiment It is possible to execute an increase suggestion effect in which the specified period increases in the middle of the suggestion effect (for example, in S430, the effect control CPU 101 is S433 when the variation pattern being executed is a normal reach variation pattern. When the timer display for 6 seconds is executed in, and the fluctuation pattern being executed is the fluctuation pattern of super reach, the timer display for 15 seconds is executed in S433).
The suggestion effect can be executed in parallel at the same time, and the suggestion effect is executed so that the type of the predetermined effect suggesting the execution timing differs depending on the combination of the modes of the suggestion effect to be executed in parallel at the same time. It is possible
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether the non-increase suggestion effect is executed or the increase suggestion effect is executed, and the first suggestion effect is executed and the second suggestion effect is executed. Is different from when it is executed,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state can be changed according to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, the player can be focused on the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, and it is suggested. By executing the effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether the predetermined effect is executed at the first timing or the second timing at the timing before the predetermined effect is executed, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A determination means for determining whether or not to control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes special symbol normal processing S61 to S65).
A predetermined effect (for example, a group effect in a modified example) can be executed at a first timing (for example, before the reach state is reached) or a second timing different from the first timing (for example, during the reach effect after the reach state). Predetermined effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the advance notice effect process in the modified example) and
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 101) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a stop time effect in a modified example) suggesting a timing when the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect execution means in a plurality of different modes. Is the part that executes the advance notice effect processing in the modified example),
With
The suggestion effect execution means
When the suggestion effect suggesting that the predetermined effect is executed at the first timing is executed, and when the suggestion effect suggesting that the predetermined effect is executed at the second timing is executed. time said executable der percentage controlled advantageously different states as suggested effect Ri (e.g., effect control CPU101 is in a variant, when the execution of the group effect a is determined, the timer display Is determined to be the timing before the reach state in which the group effect A is executed at a higher rate than the timing during the reach effect after the reach state in which the group effect B is executed, and the stop time effect is executed, and the group effect B is executed. If it is determined, the timer display time is determined to be the timing during the reach effect after the reach state in which the group effect B is executed at a higher rate than the timing before the reach state in which the group effect A is executed, and the stop time effect is produced. ) ,
It is possible to execute a non-change suggestion effect in which the effect mode does not change in the middle of the suggestion effect and a change suggestion effect in which the effect mode changes in the middle of the suggestion effect.
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether the non-change suggestion effect is executed and when the change suggestion effect is executed, and also depends on the mode of the suggestion effect.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state can be different depending on whether the suggestion effect suggesting the first timing or the suggestion effect suggesting the second timing is executed, so that the effect is executed. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether the suggestive effect is a suggestive effect that suggests the first timing or a suggestive effect that suggests the second timing, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a gaming machine according to the means 1 or means 2,
As the predetermined effect, the predetermined effect executing means performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the effect symbol) that can identify each of them, and derives and displays the identification information. It is possible to execute a variable display effect
The suggestion effect execution means executes a suggestion effect (for example, a stop time effect) that suggests the timing at which the identification information is derived and displayed in the variable display effect .
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suggest the timing at which the identification information is derived and displayed to the player by the suggestion effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a gaming machine according to the means 3,
The predetermined effect executing means changes the identification information in each of a plurality of variable display areas (for example, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the effect display device 9). In addition to displaying, it is possible to execute a reach effect of deriving and displaying the same identification information in a plurality of the variable display areas when the variable display is executed in at least one of the variable display areas.
In the suggestion effect executing means, the reach effect executes a suggestion effect suggesting that the identification information is derived and displayed at the same timing in a plurality of variable display areas in which the same identification information is derived and displayed. When it is done, it is executed at a higher rate than when the reach effect is not executed (for example, when it is suggested that the effect control CPU 101 is in the reach state in the stop time effect, the symbol is displayed in S432 or S433. When the timer display of the same time is executed in the lower part of the areas 9L and 9R and the execution of the pseudo continuous effect is suggested in the stop time effect, the timer display of different times is executed in the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R in S432 or S433. To execute)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by suggesting that the identification information is derived and displayed at the same timing, it is possible to suggest to the player that the reach effect is likely to be executed. Can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to the means 3 or means 4,
The predetermined effect executing means changes the identification information in each of a plurality of variable display areas (for example, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the effect display device 9). It is possible to execute the variable display effect that executes the display individually.
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the timing at which the identification information is stopped in each of the variation display areas in different modes of the suggestion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 101 has a symbol display area 9L, There are cases where a 6-second timer display is started at the bottom of 9R, and there are cases where a 15-second timer display is started),
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the mode of suggestion effect (for example, when the fluctuation pattern being executed is a fluctuation pattern of super reach in which the fluctuation display result is likely to be a big hit, a timer display of 15 seconds is executed. , If the fluctuation pattern being executed is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation display result is less likely to be a big hit than the super reach fluctuation pattern, a 6-second timer display is executed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the mode of the suggestion effect, the player can pay attention to the mode of the suggestion effect, and the player can be focused on the mode of the suggestion effect. Since a sense of expectation can be given to the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 5,
The suggestion effect execution means includes a non-change suggestion effect in which the effect mode does not change during the suggestion effect (for example, a stop time effect when the additional effect is not executed) and a change suggestion effect in which the effect mode changes during the suggestion effect (for example, a stop time effect when the additional effect is not executed). For example, it is possible to execute the effect (stop time effect at the time of executing the additional effect) (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 101 executes 443 and S446 after executing S432 and a part where only S443 is executed after executing S433). ,
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between when the non-change suggestion effect is executed and when the change suggestion effect is executed (for example, when the additional effect is executed, the additional effect is not executed). The variable display result becomes a big hit at a higher rate than in the case of)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between when the non-change suggestion effect is executed and when the change suggestion effect is executed, either the non-change suggestion effect or the change suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not it is performed, and to give the player a sense of expectation that the non-change suggestion effect will be controlled in an advantageous state depending on whether the non-change suggestion effect is executed or the change suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 6,
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 execution of the effect based on a command transmitted from the game control means.
The counter count number updated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) is updated based on reaching a predetermined number (for example, 25 counts), and the time related to the progress of the game (for example, fluctuation time, error time, etc.) It is equipped with a timer for measuring the operating time of the blade 91, etc.)
The game control means
A command to send a variation display related command (for example, a variation pattern command) and a predetermined command (for example, a background specification command and a display result specification command) related to the variation display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, an effect symbol) that can identify each of them. A transmission means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S60, S102, S107 to S109) and
The state control means (for example, the CPU 56 executes S167 and S168) for controlling the advantageous gaming state (for example, the probabilistic state) which is advantageous for the player until the number of times of the variation display of the identification information reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times). Including the part to be used)
The effect control means
A variation display execution means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 101 executes S801 to S803) that executes variation display of the identification information based on the variation display related command.
In the advantageous gaming state, an update means (for example, an effect) for updating the remaining number of times (for example, the residual probability variation number K) until the number of times of the variation display of the identification information reaches the predetermined number based on the variation display related command. The part where the control CPU 101 executes S3001) and
A notification means for notifying the update result by the update means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes S3001 and S3002) is included.
The variable display execution means is
When the variation display related command is normally received while being controlled to the normal gaming state, the variation display of the identification information is executed even if the predetermined command is not normally received (for example, effect control). When the CPU 101 for S2601 is N of S2601, the part that executes S8001 to S8012 regardless of whether or not the display result specification command and the background specification command are received) On the other hand.
When the variation display related command is normally received while being controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the variation display of the identification information is executed on condition that the predetermined command is normally received (for example,). , When it is Y in S2606, the part where the effect control CPU 101 executes S8001 to S8012),
When the variation display related command is normally received while the update means is controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the update means updates the remaining number of times even if the predetermined command is not normally received (for example,). , S2601, the effect control CPU 101 executes S3001 regardless of whether or not the display result designation command and the background designation command have been received.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the variable display of the identification information is not executed, the remaining number of times until the number of variable display of the identification information reaches a predetermined number and the remaining number of times notified by the notification means are inconsistent. Can be suppressed.

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 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 the variation pattern type determination table for big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for detachment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern 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 the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the display result specification command transmission processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable non-execution processing. 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 a flowchart which shows the advance notice production decision processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for determining the stop time effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for determining the addition effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for determining a group production. 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 process during the effect symbol change in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation stop process in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot display process in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end effect process in the effect control process process. This is a timing chart when the variable display of the effect symbol is not performed. It is a timing chart at the time of power restoration. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the stop time effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the addition effect.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. In the description of each step of the flowchart in this embodiment, for example, the part described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1". 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 performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122 (FIG. 3). 3) is built-in. Further, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating 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. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate or the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship.

An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display (also referred to as 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 displays a variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area for variable display of 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 80. When the effect control microcomputer is executing the variation 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 variation display, and the second special When the second special symbol variation display is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display along with the variation 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. Furthermore, 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, a case is shown in which a variable display of the effect symbol is performed as an effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed by the effect display device 9 is limited to the one shown in this embodiment. Instead, 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 match or battle is performed, and if it is out of the game, a production that loses the match 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 special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol 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 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 is the variation pattern on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the command.) When performing the production using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the variation display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. The mode of production has been diversified, such as the production of a moving object that shields 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, whether or not the state of the fourth symbol is currently being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Is surely recognizable. 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 an obstacle, 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 (variation display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized with each other. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized with each other. "Synchronization" means that the start time and end time of the variable display are the same, and the period of the variable display is the same.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, 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. 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 big hit is the same, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big hit that cannot be expected to win the game ball to the big winning opening substantially. 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 the display color (display color different from the off) 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. 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 big hit is the same, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big hit that cannot be expected to win the game ball to the big winning opening substantially. 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, 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 (variation 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 above may be provided in 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 performing a display in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated 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 variablely 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 variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. 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 variablely 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 variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner.

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 variablely 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 be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (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.

A corrugated stage 90 is provided below the effect display device 9 and above the winning device having the first starting winning opening 13. A part of the game balls B driven into the game area rides on the stage 90, and the game balls B move back and forth on the stage 90, and a hole 90a formed in the center of the stage 90 Either enter and fall, or fall without entering the hole 90a. The game ball B that has entered the hole 90a and has fallen easily passes (enters) the first starting winning opening 13 formed in the winning device provided directly below the hole 90a.

A movable blade 91 is provided at the left end of the stage 90. The blade 91 is driven by the solenoid 22 shown in FIG. 2, is in a closed state (solid line 91) in a vertical position when the solenoid 22 is in the off state, and is on the lower side when the solenoid 22 is in the on state. It changes to the open state (dotted line 91') of the tilting position tilted counterclockwise by about 45 ° as the center. Then, in the open state, the game ball driven into the game area is guided by the blade 91 at the tilting position, and it is easy to get on the stage 90. The blade 91 changes under the control of the game control microcomputer 560, and the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 43. As shown in FIG. 43, the blade 91 becomes an open state 10 minutes after the closed state. As shown in the same (d), the closed state is reached 5 seconds after the open state.

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 start are provided. Each of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that opens and closes.

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 start condition of the variable display.

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

Further, 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 this embodiment, there is a big hit 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. There is a big hit game state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 that can be changed to 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. Further, the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with a large winning opening LED 20A that is lit and displayed when a game ball wins a prize.

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

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability variation state, which is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of a special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state). Then, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the 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 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 variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

In this embodiment, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R 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 effect. The game shifts to a high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display on the display device 9 is easily satisfied). In 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 change state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning is easy to win (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is the probabilistic symbol, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, the normal symbol display 10 may shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variation 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 (variation 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 starting prize (shift to a high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one or more of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high base). It may be changed to the state). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high). It may move to the base state).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in 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 supply created on a power supply board (not shown). 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 variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and 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. Further, the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the large winning opening, and the solenoid 22 for opening and closing the blades 91 are operated according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. The output circuit 59 to be driven is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

In addition to the above, the ROM 54 included in the game control microcomputer 560 shown in FIG. 2 stores a predetermined number of times the counter count, which is updated every predetermined time (4 ms of the interrupt interval in this example), expires. ing. Since this counter is composed of 1 byte in this example, it can be counted in the range of 0 to 255 (00 (H) to FF (H)), and a predetermined number can be set in this range. Various times can be measured by changing the setting of the predetermined number, but in this example, the predetermined number is set to 25, whereby the counter expires in the predetermined time 4 ms × the predetermined number 25 = 100 ms. This is because, as shown in FIG. 7, which will be described later, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set in units of 100 ms. The ROM 54 also stores initial values (see FIG. 43) for each of the plurality of types of timers. These counters and timers are provided in the game control timer setting unit of the RAM 55.

The game control timer setting unit of the RAM 55 is provided with various timers and counters used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. This timer is based on the fact that the count number of the counter, which is updated every predetermined time (4 ms of the interrupt interval in this example), reaches a predetermined number (25 counts in this example) (that is, 100 ms has elapsed). It is updated to measure the time related to the progress of the game (for example, fluctuation time, error time, operation time of the blade 91, etc.). Since this timer is composed of 2 bytes in this example, it can be counted in the range of 0 to 65535 (0000 (H) to FFFF (H)), and the maximum is 65535 counts × the expiration time of the counter is 100 ms = 109 minutes. It can clock 13 seconds and 50 seconds. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of the super PC3-1 and the fluctuation pattern of the super PC3-2 (that is, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach C is executed) shown in FIG. 7, which will be described later, can be clocked at 300 seconds = 5 minutes.

Here, if time is measured only with the 2-byte timer without providing the counter, only 65535 counts x interrupt interval 4 ms = 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 can be measured at the maximum. I can not cope. On the other hand, if the timer is set to 3 bytes in order to lengthen the time that can be clocked, it can be counted in the range of 0 to 16777215 (000000 (H) to FFFFFF (H)), and the maximum is 16777215 count × interrupt interval 4 ms = 18. It is possible to time over 38 minutes, but the amount of data increases because 3 bytes of data are required for the number of fluctuation patterns.

Therefore, in this example, the fluctuation pattern data is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using the counter for 1 byte separately. Therefore, the time that can be clocked is compared with the case where only the timer is used. It was possible to lengthen the data and not increase the amount of data in the fluctuation pattern. The update processing of these counters and timers will be described later with reference to FIG. 43.

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 management computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31. There is.

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

Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the large prize opening LED 20A provided on the large prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. At the same time, the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the audio output board 70.

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 effect control board 80 may be provided only for the effect control without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 77 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is 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 or the grand prize opening LED 20A based on the signal for driving the LED.

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

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. 4 and 5 show the main processes 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. It is a flowchart which shows. 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. , Starts the main processing after S1. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode of the maskable interrupt is set (S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (S3). In 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 divided. Set to the mode that indicates 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) (S5). By the process of 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 (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 (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 S7, it is confirmed 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. (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 S8. After confirming that, 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 (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 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 S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, which is not the time when the power supply is stopped, is executed. do.

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 (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (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 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 (S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S44). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (S45), and if it is not set (that is, in the normal state), the process proceeds to S15. When it is set (that is, when it is in the probabilistic state), a command for specifying the remaining number of times indicating the remaining number of times in the probabilistic state is transmitted (S46), and the process proceeds to S15. The remaining number of times in the probability change state is a value of the probability change number counter in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the probability change flag is set when a big hit occurs in the normal state, 50 is set in the probability change number counter, and the value of the probability change counter is subtracted by 1 each time a change is subsequently made. The configuration is such that the probability change flag is reset when the value of the count counter becomes 0. As a result, after the big hit occurs, it is configured to shift to the probable change state 50 times.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (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 table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the business area (S12).

By the processing of 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 to do.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub-board according to the contents to the sub-board. Is executed (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 (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). 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 interrupt is periodically applied every 4 ms.

When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt disabled state (S17), executes the initial value random number update process (S18a) and the display random number update process (S18b), and interrupts again. The permitted state is set (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, which is also called 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 the display random numbers, a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation pattern of the 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. To be done. 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 S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), this is to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if the timer interrupt occurs during the processing of 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. The continuity of is impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt prohibition state is set during the processing of S18a and S18b.

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during the execution of the main process, specifically, during the period in which the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop processing of S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 determines the timer. Executes the timer interrupt process that is started when an 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) (S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs 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 input driver circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: 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 (S22). The special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10 are controlled to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in 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 notifying the abnormal winning (S24).

Next, 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: 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: 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: S27).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (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 (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: 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 (variation display period) is the same.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a predetermined main side error processing (S30A). In this main-side error processing, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 detects a predetermined error (magnet, radio wave, vibration), an error notification is performed and the timer update processing shown in FIG. 43B is started. In this timer update process, the error notification is canceled when a predetermined error time (5 minutes in this example) elapses. Specifically, start with the counter initial value set to 0 and the timer initial value set to 3000 (that is, 5 minutes = 300 seconds divided by the counter expiration time of 100 ms), and the counter is first incremented by +1. (S1011), it is determined whether or not the count number of the counter has reached the predetermined value of 25 (S1012), if it has not reached (S1012), the (NO) process is terminated, and if it has reached (YES), the counter is set. The initial value is returned (S1013), the timer is set to -1 (S1014), it is determined whether or not the timer is 0 (S1015), and if the timer is not 0 (NO), the processing is terminated and the timer is set. If it is 0, (YES) the error notification is canceled (S1016), and the process ends. According to this, the error time data is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using the counter for 1 byte separately. Therefore, the time that can be clocked is compared with the case where only the timer is used. Can be lengthened, and the amount of data in the error time can be prevented from increasing.

Here, a magnet sensor, a radio wave sensor, and a vibration sensor (not shown) are connected to the game control microcomputer 560, respectively, and the detection signal output when the magnet sensor detects abnormal magnetism and the radio wave sensor cause an abnormality. The detection signal output when a radio wave is detected and the detection signal output when an abnormal vibration is detected by the vibration sensor are input to predetermined terminals, respectively. For example, based on the input of these detection signals, the CPU 56 sets an initial value (for example, 3000) corresponding to a predetermined error time (for example, 300 seconds) in the timer as described above, and sets the effect control microcomputer. An error start command is transmitted to the computer 100 (start of error notification), and the effect control microcomputer 100 that receives the error output a predetermined warning sound from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Notify the surroundings of the occurrence of an error. Then, the CPU 56 updates the counter every time the 4 ms timer interrupt process is executed (the timer is also updated when the counter reaches a predetermined value), and when the timer times out (when the timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer An error end command is transmitted to 100 (end of error notification), and the effect control microcomputer 100 that receives the command stops the output of a predetermined warning sound.

The game control microcomputer 560 may perform an error notification by performing a predetermined display on the display connected to the game control microcomputer 560. For example, the first special symbol hold storage display may be performed. The occurrence of an error may be notified by executing the control of blinking all the devices 18a and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b.

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. (S31). Further, the CPU 56 may output an error signal when the error time set in the timer remains (when the timer has not timed out) in the information output process. According to this, the management of an external device into which an error signal is input (for example, a game device such as a card unit or a call lamp device provided corresponding to each game machine, or a hall management computer that aggregates game information, etc.) It is also possible to notify the occurrence of an error in the device).

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 (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 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 (S33). Further, in this embodiment, the 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. (S34: Output processing). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking the increase / decrease in the number of reserved storages (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 ( 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). 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 (S38). 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.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a predetermined blade opening / closing control process (S38A). In this blade open / close control process, as described above, the blade 91 is controlled to be in the open state 10 minutes after the closed state and to be closed 5 seconds after the open state. Specifically, when the first 4 ms timer interrupt process is executed, the timer update process shown in FIG. 43 (c) has a counter initial value of 0 and a timer initial value of 6000 (that is, an opening interval of 10 minutes = 600 seconds). (A value divided by the expiration time of the counter 100 ms) is set, the counter is first incremented by +1 (S1021), and whether or not the count number of the counter reaches the predetermined value of 25 is determined. Judgment (S1022), if not reached (NO), the process is terminated, if it is reached (YES), the counter is returned to the initial value (S1023), the timer is set to -1 (S1024), and the timer is 0. It is determined whether or not there is (S1025), if the timer is not 0 (NO), the processing is terminated, and if the timer is 0 (YES), the blade 91 is controlled to be opened (S1026), and the timer is set to the initial value. 50 (that is, the value obtained by dividing the opening time of 5 seconds by the expiration time of the counter of 100 ms) is set (S1027), and the process ends. According to this, the data of the release interval is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using the counter of 1 byte separately, so that the time can be measured as compared with the case where only the timer is used. Can be lengthened, and the amount of data in the opening interval can be prevented from increasing.

When the timer initial value 50 is set in S1027, the timer update process shown in FIG. 43D starts, the counter is first incremented by +1 (S1031), and the count number of the counter reaches 25, which is the predetermined value. It is determined whether or not this has been done (S1032), if it has not been reached (NO), the process is terminated, if it has been reached (YES), the counter is returned to the initial value (S1033), the timer is set to -1 (S1034), and so on. It is determined whether or not the timer is 0 (S1035), if the timer is not 0 (NO), the process is terminated, and if the timer is 0 (YES), the blade 91 is closed (S1036). , The 6000 is set to the initial value of the timer (S1037), and the process is terminated. When the timer initial value 6000 is set in S1037, the timer update process shown in FIG. 43 (c) starts, and then the timer update process shown in FIGS. 43 (c) and 43 (d) is repeated. This timer measures the operation time (opening interval and opening time) for operating the movable object (blade 91) provided in the game area.

After that, when the CPU 56 finishes the blade opening / closing control process of S38A, it sets the interrupt permission state (S39) and ends the process.

With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S39 (excluding 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 performed in the main process. It may be executed.

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 effect symbol variation display state is changed after the effect symbol variation display 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 becomes a missed symbol.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the effect symbol variation display state is changed after the effect symbol variation display 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 variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variation 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 stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “off” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach. Fluctuation patterns of PA1-4 are prepared. Further, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "off" and the fluctuation 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, Super PC3-1 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2. As shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4, which is used when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is not “reach” and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-variated once. Among the fluctuation patterns used when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 used when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is not "reach" is a variation pattern for shortening variation, and the variation time of the effect symbol is a short time (in this example, It will be shortened to 1.5 seconds). Further, among the fluctuation patterns used when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" 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 when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PC3-1 are used, it is repeated. The fluctuation is made 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 variation display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the display result, and then re-execute the variation display of the effect symbol. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result of the special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal PB2 -4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 and Super PC3-2, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4 fluctuation patterns are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, 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 when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" 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 when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 and Super PC3-2 are used, it is repeated. The fluctuation is made three times.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, 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 80 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.80 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.

In the non-reach variation pattern in this embodiment, the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are temporarily stopped is determined in advance by the process table corresponding to each variation pattern described later. For example, in the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 without shortening (normal fluctuation), the left symbol stops when 2 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation, and the right symbol stops when 4 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation. The middle symbol stops when 5.8 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation. In the non-reach PA1-2 fluctuation pattern of shortened fluctuation, the left symbol stops when 0.5 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol stops when 1 second has passed from the start of the fluctuation, and the fluctuation starts. The middle symbol stops when 1.5 seconds have passed since then.

In the fluctuation patterns of the normal reach and the fluctuation patterns of the super reach in this embodiment, the time until the left symbol and the right symbol stop at the combination indicating the reach, and the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right as a pseudo continuous effect. The time until the symbol temporarily stops is determined in advance by the process table corresponding to each variation pattern described later. For example, among these reach fluctuation patterns, in the normal reach fluctuation patterns such as normal PA2-1 and normal PA2-3, the left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously in a combination indicating reach when 6 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation. In the fluctuation pattern of super reach such as Super PB3-1 and Super PB3-3, when 15 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation, the left symbol and the right symbol stop at the same time in a combination indicating reach, and the fluctuation time The middle symbol stops at the same time as the passage of time.

In addition, among the fluctuation patterns that execute the pseudo-continuous effect, in the fluctuation pattern in which one temporary stop and re-variation of the effect symbols such as non-reach PA1-4 and normal PB2-3 are executed, the effect symbols are displayed from the start of the fluctuation. After temporarily stopping in the order of the left symbol and the right symbol, the middle symbol temporarily stopped 2 seconds after the start of fluctuation (the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol were temporarily stopped at the chance symbol or special symbol described later). Later the revariation is performed. Then, after the re-variation, if the variation pattern is non-reach, the variation time elapses from the start of the first variation (for example, 10.20 seconds for non-reach PA1-4), so that the left symbol, If the middle symbol and the right symbol stop at the same time and the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, the left symbol and the right symbol stop at the same time 6 seconds after the first fluctuation start, and the middle symbol stops at the same time as the fluctuation time elapses. do.

Further, in the fluctuation pattern in which the effect symbols such as normal PB2-2 and normal PB2-4 are temporarily stopped and re-variated twice, after the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left symbol and the right symbol from the start of the fluctuation. , When 2 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped (the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are temporarily stopped at the chance symbol or special symbol described later), and then the re-variation is executed. , After the production symbol temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol and the right symbol, the middle symbol temporarily stops when 5 seconds have passed from the start of the first fluctuation (the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the chance symbol symbols and special symbols described later. (Temporary stop at), then re-variation is executed. Then, after the second re-fluctuation, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same time when 6 seconds have passed from the start of the first fluctuation, and the middle symbol is stopped at the same time as the fluctuation time elapses.

Further, in the fluctuation pattern in which the effect symbols such as Super PA3-1 and Super PA3-3 are temporarily stopped and re-variated three times, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left symbol and the right symbol from the start of the fluctuation. , After 5 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped (the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are temporarily stopped at the chance symbol or special symbol described later), and then the re-variation is executed. , After the production symbol temporarily stops in the order of left symbol and right symbol, the middle symbol temporarily stops when 9 seconds have passed from the start of the first fluctuation (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol are chance eye symbols and special symbols described later). After the re-variation is executed, the effect symbol temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol and the right symbol, and then the middle symbol temporarily stops 13 seconds after the start of the first fluctuation. (The left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are temporarily stopped at the chance symbol or special symbol described later), and then the re-variation is executed. Then, after the third re-fluctuation, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same time when 15 seconds have passed from the start of the first fluctuation, and the middle symbol is stopped at the same time as the fluctuation time elapses.

That is, in the fluctuation pattern in which the temporary stop and re-variation of these effect symbols are executed, the left symbol temporarily stops first after the fluctuation is started, then the right symbol temporarily stops, and finally the middle symbol temporarily stops. It is designed to do.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "off" and the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach", the fluctuation pattern of Super PC3-1 is prepared and the fluctuation is changed. As a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is a "big hit", a fluctuation pattern of Super PC3-2 is prepared. All of these are fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of Super Reach C, and are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the fluctuation time of the special symbol is 300 seconds.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) (for jackpot type determination).
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

In this embodiment, as the variation pattern, first, the variation pattern type is determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns included in the type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the 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 to 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 a fluctuation pattern type and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach C. 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 S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counters for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the ordinary symbol hit determination random number (4). Perform up (1 addition). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or random numbers for initial values (random 5). In addition, random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in this embodiment, as the big hit determination random number, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be external hardware of the game control microcomputer 560) is used. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of the hardware random number.

FIG. 9A 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 shown in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value shown in FIG. 9A 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. 9A. If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, which will be described later). The "probability" shown in FIG. 9A 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.

9 (B) and 9 (C) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 9B determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a of the case. Further, FIG. 9C 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 "4R probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, 10 determination values are assigned to the “15R probability variation jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131a (40 minutes). While the jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned 30 judgment values for the "15R probability variation jackpot" (at a rate of 30/40), the jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned a ratio of 10 to determine the 15R probability variation jackpot. The case (determined to be a 15R probability variation jackpot) will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, the start prize is entered in the second starting winning opening 14 and the variation of the second special symbol is changed, 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 display is executed, the ratio of being determined as "15R probability variation jackpot" is higher.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, there are "15R probability variation jackpot" and "4R probability variation jackpot" as jackpot types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types, 15 rounds and 4 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is the one shown in this embodiment. Not limited to. 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 "4R 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 it. 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 controls the jackpot game 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 be migrated.). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the variation 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 "4R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot game state of 4 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 be migrated.). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the variation 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 "15R probability variation jackpot" and "4R 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.

10 (A) and 10 (B) are explanatory views showing fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B for big hits. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B, when it is determined that the variation display result is to be a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is set to a random number for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type. It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on (random number 2).

In each of the fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B for big hits, the numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of the random numbers (random 2) for the variation pattern type determination are the normal CA3-1 to the normal CA3-2. A determination value corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of Super CA3-3 is set.

For example, FIG. 10 (A) used when the jackpot type is "4R probability variation jackpot" and FIG. 10 (FIG. 10) used when the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot". The allocation of judgment values for the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from that of the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table 132B shown in B).

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

11 (A) to 11 (C) are explanatory views showing the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Of these, FIG. 11A shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. Further, FIG. 11B shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135B used when the game state is the normal state and the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 11C shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is the probability variation state. The deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is to be an outlier symbol. A table that is referenced to determine one of these.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, a case is shown in which different deviation pattern type determination tables 135B and 135C are used for the case where the game state is the probabilistic state and the case where the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more. , It may be configured to use a common deviation pattern type determination table for deviation depending on the case where the probability change state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11C, the case where one deviation pattern type determination table 135C for probability variation is used is shown, but the total number of pending storages is used as the deviation pattern type determination table for probability variation. A plurality of deviation pattern determination tables (tables in which the ratios of determination values are different) may be used.

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

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but the deviation variation pattern type determination table is provided according to the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages. May be provided. For example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, the deviation variation pattern type determination table separately prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number may be used (that is, the first reserved storage number). For 0 pieces, for 1st hold storage number, for 1st hold storage number 2 pieces, for 1st hold storage number 3 pieces, for 1st hold storage number 4 pieces ... You may use each separately). Further, for example, an out-of-order variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, the out-of-order variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved storage number 0 to 2, the first reserved storage number 3, the first reserved storage number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number is large (for example, 3 or more), the variation pattern type including the variation pattern having a short variation time may be easily selected. ..

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

Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state, the deviation pattern type determination table for probabilistic change shown in FIG. 11C is used. As shown in FIG. 11C, in this embodiment, when the probability variation state is controlled, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 including the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 of the shortened variation is selected. It is possible.

It should be noted that only when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed while the probability variation state is controlled, the deviation pattern type determination table for probability variation in FIG. 11C is selected, and the first special symbol is selected. In the case of displaying the fluctuation of the above, the fluctuation time may not be shortened by using the normal deviation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 11 (A). By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol, which is disadvantageous to the player, is executed more than the variable display of the second special symbol, and the player cannot receive the benefit of the advantageous state. It is possible to prevent the situation where it ends up.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a case where a common jackpot variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown, but whether the current gaming state is a probabilistic state or not is normal. Depending on the state, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of the shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 11B. However, the total number of reserved storages when the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation can be selected according to the current gaming state (the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number may be used). The threshold value of may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved storage is 3 (or, for example, when the number of 1st reserved storage or the 2nd reserved storage is 2), it is for shortening. The variation pattern type judgment table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. (Or, for example, even when the number of first reserved memory or the second number of reserved memory is 0 or 1 which is smaller), the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening. There may be cases.

FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 137A stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A is a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type and the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is "big hit". Based on this, it is a table that is referred to to determine the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A is a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type, and the variation display result of the effect symbol is "big hit". Includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case of.

In the example shown in FIG. 12A, the fluctuation pattern types are the normal CA3-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including the fluctuation pattern with only the normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern type including the fluctuation pattern with the normal reach and the pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which a certain normal CA3-2 is classified into a super CA3-3 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a super reach (sometimes accompanied by a pseudo-reach together with the super reach).

FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 137B stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 137B is based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is "out of order". It is a table referred to for determining the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types. The out-of-order variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit, the determination value is set so that the variation pattern type can be easily determined as super reach, and the variation pattern type is set. Judgment values are set so that it is difficult to determine normal reach (as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B), when the jackpot type is a 4R probability variation jackpot, the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA3-3. When the judgment value in the range of 150 to 251 is set and the jackpot type is 15R probability variation jackpot, the judgment value in the range of 80 to 251 is set in the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA3-3. When the jackpot type is 4R probability variation jackpot, the judgment value in the range of 1 to 149 is set for the fluctuation pattern type of normal CA3-1 and CA3-2, and the jackpot type is 15R probability variation jackpot. Is set to a judgment value in the range of 1 to 79 for the fluctuation pattern type of normal CA3-1 and CA3-2).

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result is out of alignment, the determination value is set so that the variation pattern type is difficult to be determined as super reach, and the variation pattern type is normal reach. Judgment values are set so that the determination value can be easily determined. While the judgment value in the range of 230 to 251 or 220 to 251 is set in -7, 100 to 229, 90 to normal CA2-4, CA2-5, and CA2-6, which are the fluctuation pattern types of normal reach, are set. A determination value in the range of 229 or 191 to 219 is set.

Therefore, when the variation display result is a big hit, the variation pattern of the super reach corresponding to the super CA3-3 is easily determined in the hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A), and the normal CA3-1 and CA3- If it is difficult to determine the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach corresponding to 2, but the fluctuation display result is out of alignment, the outlier variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B) shows the super reach corresponding to Super CA2-7. It is difficult to determine the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach, and it is easy to determine the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach corresponding to the normal CA2-4, CA2-5, and CA2-6.

That is, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is executed, the rate at which the fluctuation display result becomes a big hit is higher than that when the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach is executed.

13 and 14 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the examples shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies the variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variable patterns that can be used, there is a variable pattern command corresponding to each of the variable 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 variation 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 variation display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variation pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol.

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variation 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 an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, for designating the start of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, either the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command is used depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the jackpot start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "15R probability variation jackpot", and the jackpot start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used in the case of "4R probability variation jackpot". ) Is used.

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 opening 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 commands A301 (H) and A302 (H) display the jackpot end screen, that is, the effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot game (big hit end 1 designated command: ending 1 designated command, jackpot end 2 designated command: ending). 2 Designated command). The jackpot end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "15R probability variation jackpot". The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "4R probability variation jackpot".

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 command D0XX (H) is an effect control command (residual number designation command) that specifies that the number of fluctuations of the identification information until the end of the probability change state (so-called residual number) is the number indicated by XX.

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. 13 and 14. do.

For example, the game control microcomputer 560 specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol each time there is a start prize and the variation 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 with eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wavy) capture signal (effect control INT signal) instructing the capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of capturing 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variation 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 variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and the effect display that produces the effect according to the variation 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 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. Execute (S311, S312). Then, any of the processes S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any of S300 to S307 is performed depending on the internal state.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (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 variation 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 a value corresponding to S301 (1 in this example). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

Fluctuation pattern setting process (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 (variation display time: the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is defined as the fluctuation time of the fluctuation 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 S302 (2 in this example).

Display result specification command transmission process (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 S303 (3 in this example).

Special symbol changing process (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 S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 is designated to confirm the symbol. Controls the transmission of commands, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to 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.

In this way, the fluctuation display of the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process is executed. In the measurement of the fluctuation time, the fluctuation time timer is set and the fluctuation time timer is set. The display result is derived and displayed when is timed out. Specifically, in S103 of the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, which will be described later, the special figure fluctuation time shown in FIG. 7 (for example, in the case of a non-reach PA1-1 fluctuation pattern, the special figure fluctuation time is 5.80 seconds. 58) divided by the expiration time of the counter of 100 ms is set in the timer, and the timer update process shown in FIG. 43 (a) is executed every time the special symbol changing process is executed, and the counter is first incremented by +1 (1). S1001), it is determined whether or not the count number of the counter has reached the predetermined value of 25 (S1002), if it has not reached (NO), the process is terminated, and if it has been reached (YES), the counter is initialized. The value is returned (S1003), the timer is set to -1 (S1004), it is determined whether or not the timer is 0 (S1005), and if the timer is not 0 (NO), the processing is terminated and the timer is 0. If (YES), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing of S304 (4 in this example) (S1006), and the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control the timer and end the process. According to this, the fluctuation pattern data is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using the counter for 1 byte separately. Therefore, the time that can be clocked is compared with the case where only the timer is used. Can be lengthened, and the amount of data in the fluctuation pattern can be prevented from increasing.

Special symbol stop processing (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 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 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 data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. 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 of S22.

Grand prize opening pre-opening process (S305): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, control is performed to open the large winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. In addition, 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 S306 (6 in this example). The large winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the large winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game.

Large winning opening opening process (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 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 S307 (7 in this example).

Jackpot end processing (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 S300 (0 in this example).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of 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 (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S217. 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 (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S217.

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 (S213) and increases the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Increase by 1 (S214). 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. 17) (S215). In the processing of S215, 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 determination Random numbers (random numbers 3) are 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. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 17, 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 fluctuation pattern. The type determination random number (random 2) and the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S216).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S217). 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 (S218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S219) and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S220). 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. 17) (S221). In the processing of S221, 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 determination Random numbers (random numbers 3) are 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 (S222).

18 and 19 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (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 (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 (S51A), and the process ends. do. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits the customer waiting demo designation command in 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 (S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). The data indicating "second" is set in (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 (S54).

In this embodiment, by executing the processes 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 (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 (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, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has a storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value stored in is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. 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 extracted is the first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved memory) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched.

Then, the CPU 56 reduces the value of the total reserved storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is subtracted by 1 (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 a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (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, when the change starts, it is determined whether or not the game state has changed from the previous change, and the game state is changed. It is also possible to send the background specification command according to the game state after the change only when is changed. 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 (S30). In this embodiment, when the special symbol variation is started, the effect control microcomputer 100 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. Will be sent to. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background specification command is first transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms, the display result specification command is transmitted after 4 ms, and then 4 ms later. The hold storage number subtraction 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 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 S215 and S221 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. 9) 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. 9A 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. 9A in the 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. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to 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 be a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot, and it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. 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 S61), the CPU 56 shifts to S66 as it is.

In 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 one of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (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. 9B. 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. 9 (C).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to use the type (“15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, which corresponds to a value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area. 4R probability variation jackpot ") is determined as the type of jackpot (S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in S215 and S221 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 (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 "4R 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 (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 "4R 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. However, the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is the present implementation. Not limited to the ones shown in the example. 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 (S301) (S67).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (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 (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 (S92). Then, it shifts to S98.

When the jackpot flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (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 be a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot, and it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. It is reset at the timing of the operation or the timing at which the 50-time variation display ends. If the probability variation flag is set (Y in S93), the CPU 56 selects the deviation pattern type determination table for probability variation as the table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. (S97). Then, it shifts to S98.

If the probability change flag is not set (N in S93), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (S94). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in S94), the CPU 56 uses a normal out-of-order variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. Select (S95). Then, it shifts to S98.

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

In this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more by executing the processes S93 to S96, 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, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the processing of S98 described later, and when the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation pattern is determined in the processing of S99. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortened variation is determined. 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.

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 S93, it confirms whether or not the total reserved storage number is approximately 0, and if the total reserved storage number is approximately 0, the deviation pattern type determination for loss is determined. You may choose a table.

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 the table in the processing of S92, S83, S97, S95 or S96. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to (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 among the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table and the outlier variation pattern determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in S98. (S99). Further, the random number 3 (random number for determining the variation pattern) is read from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer), and the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of S99 is referred to to obtain the variation pattern. It is determined to be one of a plurality of types (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 (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 controls to transmit the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (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 (S103). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (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 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. 21 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (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. 13) according to the determined type of jackpot and loss. conduct. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (S105). If it is not set, the process proceeds to 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 (S106, S107). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "15R probability variation jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designated command when the type of the jackpot is "4R probability variation jackpot" (S106, S108). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "4R probability variation jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". ..

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

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (S303) (S110).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (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 (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 (S132).

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is 4R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

Further, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the effect display device 9) in the timer before opening the jackpot (S134). The timer before opening the big winning opening is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game, in S134, the time required from the stop of the variation display to the start of the first round (the variation display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the jackpot symbol is stopped). (Equivalent to the time for performing the fanfare effect from the display to the start of the first round) is set in the timer before opening the large winning opening. Further, for the first and subsequent rounds, the interval time between each round (the device at the time when the interval effect between rounds is performed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set in the timer before opening the big winning opening.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times of opening according to the jackpot type in the number of times of opening counter (S135). For example, 15 times for a 15R probability variation jackpot and 4 times for a 4R probability variation jackpot are set in the open count counter.

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 (S305) (S137).

Further, if the jackpot flag is not set in S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S141), and if it is not set, that is, in the normal state, the process proceeds to S150. do. 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 (S142), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter becomes 0 (S143). If it is not 0, the process proceeds to S150. When it becomes 0, the probability change flag is reset (S144), and the process proceeds to S150. 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 S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S150).

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (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 (S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (S161) and control is performed to send a jackpot end designation command (S162). Here, if it is a 15R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted, and if it is a 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is being performed in the effect display device 9 is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the process is terminated. The timing for resetting the jackpot flag is not limited to S161. For example, after determining whether or not the jackpot flag is set in the special symbol stop processing (for example, the timing of S132), the jackpot flag is reset. The jackpot flag may be reset after the end display time has elapsed (for example, the timing immediately before S171).

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

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the game state to the probability change state (S167). Then, "50" is set in the probability variation counter (S168), and the process proceeds to S171.

Then, in S171, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S171). In this embodiment, when controlling to the probability change state (high probability high base state), only the probability change flag is set, but the high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base state It may be set with a high base flag indicating that there is. Further, in a gaming machine of a type provided with a high-probability low-base state or a low-probability high-base state, a high-probability flag or a high-base flag may be set according to the game state to be controlled. Further, in the present embodiment, in the probabilistic state, the period in which the high base state is set and the period in which the high probability state is set are the same period (the period during which the fluctuation display is executed 50 times), but the period in which the high base state is set. And the period of high probability state may be different. For example, if the period in which the high base state is the period in which the fluctuation display is executed 50 times and the period in which the high probability state is the period in which the fluctuation display is executed 53 times, the period is 50 times. Since it is controlled to shift from the high-probability high-base state to the high-probability low-base state three times and further to the low-probability low-base state, it is possible to improve the interest.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (S701). At this time, if the non-execution flag is set, the non-execution flag is also cleared by clearing the RAM area. After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

25 and 26 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (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 (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 (S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (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 (S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S616).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (S618A). Then, the display result designation command reception flag is set (S618B). The display result specification command reception flag is a flag indicating that the display result specification command has been normally received.

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets the confirmation command reception flag (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 1 designated command or a jackpot start 2 designated command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start 1 designated command reception flag or the jackpot start 2 designated command reception flag (S622). ). In this embodiment, the jackpot start 1 designated command reception flag and the jackpot start 2 designated command reception flag set in S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage addition designation command (S623), the effect control CPU 101 updates the first hold storage number and the total hold storage number stored in the hold storage number storage area by one addition. (S624).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage addition designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 101 updates the second hold storage number and the total hold storage number stored in the hold storage number storage area by one addition. (S626).

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage subtraction designation command (S627), the effect control CPU 101 updates the first hold storage number and the total hold storage number stored in the hold storage number storage area by one subtraction. (S628).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage addition designation command (S629), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts and updates the second hold storage number and the total hold storage number stored in the hold storage number storage area. (S630).

Although not shown, as shown in S624, when the first hold storage number and the total hold storage number stored in the hold storage number storage area are updated by 1 addition, the effect control CPU 101 is first held. The first reserved storage number displayed on the storage display unit 18c was also added and updated, and as shown in S626, the second reserved storage number and the total reserved storage number stored in the reserved storage number storage area were added and updated by 1. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 also adds and updates the number of second reserved storages displayed on the second reserved storage display unit 18d.

Further, although not shown, as shown in S628, when the first reserved storage number and the total reserved storage number stored in the reserved storage number storage area are updated by subtracting 1, the effect control CPU 101 is first reserved. The first reserved storage number displayed on the storage display unit 18c was also subtracted and updated, and as shown in S630, the second reserved storage number and the total reserved storage number stored in the reserved storage number storage area were subtracted and updated by 1. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 also subtracts and updates the number of second reserved storages displayed on the second reserved storage display unit 18d.

If the received effect control command is a normal state background specification command (S679), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background screen to be displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the normal state (for example, a background of a blue display color). Change to screen) (S680). If the effect control CPU 101 is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability change state flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state (S681A), and normally receives the normal state background designation command or the probability change state background designation command. The background specification command reception flag indicating that is set (S681B). Then, the display effect of the residual variation display number of the probabilistic state (hereinafter referred to as "residual number display") is terminated (S681C).

If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (S682), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a red display color) according to the probability change state. (Background screen) (S683). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability change state flag (S684A). Then, the background designation command reception flag is set (S684B). In this embodiment, the probabilistic state background designation command is received (that is, when the fluctuation starts), and S683 and S684A are performed to start the probabilistic state production, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, for example, the production of the probabilistic state may be started based on the reception of the ending designation command. Further, although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, the residual probability variation number K is set based on the reception of the ending designation command (that is, at the end of the big hit game), but the first variation start in the probability variation state. Occasionally, the residual probability variation number K may be set. Further, in this embodiment, since the period for controlling the probabilistic change state is one type of period (between 50 fluctuation displays), "50" is set for the residual probability change number K, but there are a plurality of types of periods. If is provided, the value corresponding to the type of jackpot that has occurred is set in the residual probability variation number K.

If the received production control command is a customer waiting demo designation command (S685), the effect control CPU 101 sets a customer waiting demo designation command reception flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been normally received. (S686), control is performed so that the customer waiting demo screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 after 30 seconds (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 S687, the number of reserved storages stored in each reserved storage area is cleared (S688).

If the received effect control command is a command for specifying the remaining number of times (S690A), the effect control CPU 101 sets the remaining number of probable change states that can be specified from the command for specifying the remaining number of times as the residual probability variation number K (S690B). The residual probability variation number K is a value recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100 as the residual number of variations of the identification information display until the probability variation state ends. Then, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display an image (for example, an image including character information such as "remaining 0 times") indicating that the remaining number of times in the probability change state is 0 on the effect display device 9 (S690C). ). Since the command for specifying the remaining number of times is a command transmitted immediately after the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 performs S690A to S690C to control the display of an image indicating that the remaining number of times is 0 immediately after the power is turned on. It will start. In this embodiment, an image showing that the number of remaining times in the probabilistic state is 0 immediately after the power is turned on is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, "remaining times?" An image in which the remaining number of times is not clarified may be displayed, or the remaining number of times may not be displayed. Further, an image that clearly displays the remaining number of times (if the residual probability variation number K is 40, an image including character information such as "40 more times") may be displayed. Immediately after the power is turned on, the remaining number of times may be displayed in a mode different from the usual mode. For example, an image that clearly displays the remaining number of times may be displayed smaller than the normal time, or "40 more times?" It is also possible to display an image including information that makes the remaining number of times unclear as in the case of. If the remaining number of times is displayed in a different mode from the normal mode immediately after the power is turned on, the remaining number of times is displayed in the normal mode based on receiving a command related to the variable display (for example, a variable pattern command). It may be restored.

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 (S691). Then, it shifts to S611.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. 24. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the non-execution flag is set (S2301). The non-execution flag is a flag indicating that the variation display of the effect symbol has not been started at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. When the non-execution flag is set, the variable non-execution process is executed (S2302), and the effect control process process is terminated as it is. As a result, when the non-execution flag is set, S800 to S807 are not performed. The processes of S800 to S803 are the processes for the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9, and the process for the variable display of the effect symbol is not performed while the non-execution flag is set. Further, this non-execution flag is a flag set when the variation pattern command and the predetermined command are not normally received at the start of the variation display of the special symbol in the probability variation state (see FIG. 30). Therefore, if the variation pattern command and the predetermined command are not normally received at the start of the variation display of the special symbol in the probability variation state, the processing for the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed. Although the details will be described later, when the variable display of the effect symbol is not executed, the swing display of the effect symbol is performed.

If the non-execution flag is not set in S2301, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of the processes 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 variation display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. It should be noted that even if the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation 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. When the power is turned on, the non-execution flag is cleared in S701, so that the variable non-execution process is not executed.

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

Effect symbol variation start process (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 (S802).

Processing during effect symbol change (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 (S803).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (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 (S804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (S800).

Big hit display process (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 (S805).

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

Big hit end effect processing (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 (S800).

In this embodiment, when the non-execution flag is set, S2302 is executed and the effect control process process is terminated (that is, S801 to S803 are not executed), so that the variation pattern command is executed in the probabilistic state. And, the configuration is realized in which the variation display of the effect symbol is executed on the condition that the predetermined command is normally received, but the specific control is not limited to this. For example, it may be realized without providing S2302, and when the fluctuation pattern command is received in the probabilistic state but the predetermined command is not normally received, the fluctuation time timers in S801 to S803 are set / reset or changed. Although the process of subtracting the time timer is executed, the process related to the display of the effect symbol may not be executed. Further, when the fluctuation pattern command is received in the probability change state but the predetermined command is not normally received without providing S2302, the fluctuation display time of the special symbol (recognizable by the received fluctuation pattern command) is measured. During the measurement, the variation display of the effect symbols in S801 to S803 may not be executed.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the variable non-execution processing. The variation non-execution process is the process shown in S2302 of FIG. 27, and is a process performed when the variation display of the effect symbol is not started when the variation display of the special symbol is started. In the variation non-execution process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (S2401), and if it is set, resets the confirmation command reception flag (S2402), and the variation pattern. The stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined according to the command (S2403). Specifically, it detects which variation pattern command is the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area (missing, big hit), and if the variation display result is out of order. If the variable display result is a big hit, the out-of-order symbol is determined, and the big hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) (S2404). As a result, when the symbol confirmation designation command is normally received at the end of the variation display of the special symbol, the image continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 from the start of the variation display of the special symbol (for example, the previous variation). It is possible to switch and display the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the fluctuation pattern command from the stop symbol image).

In S2403, when the out-of-order symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the out-of-order symbol of a predetermined combination may be determined, or the out-of-order symbol determined at random may be determined. Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to recognize whether or not the fluctuation display result is a big hit by the fluctuation pattern command, but since the jackpot type is not recognizable, the jackpot symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol in S2403. When determining as, it is desirable to determine a jackpot symbol that suggests that it is a jackpot that is less advantageous to the player as a stop symbol of the effect symbol. By doing so, while displaying the production symbol of the jackpot symbol suggesting that it is a jackpot that is highly advantageous to the player (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot), the jackpot that is less advantageous to the player (for example, 4R) is displayed. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by performing the probabilistic jackpot).

Further, in this embodiment, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined according to the variation pattern command, but the display result specification command is normally executed when the variation display of the special symbol is started. When receiving (for example, when the display result designation command reception flag is set), the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined according to the display result designation command. In addition, only when the information contained in the received fluctuation pattern command and the display result specification command match (when the fluctuation display results (big hit / miss) in both commands match), the effect symbol is displayed according to the matched content. The stop symbol may be determined. At that time, if the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command do not match, it is desirable to determine the out-of-order symbol as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by the fact that the effect symbol of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but is out of alignment.

Further, in S2401, when the confirmation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is set (S2405), and if it is set, the customer. The waiting demo designation command reception flag is reset (S2406), a predetermined missing symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S2407), and the process proceeds to S2404. As a result, when the customer waiting demo designation command is normally received, from the image (for example, the stop symbol image in the previous fluctuation) that has been continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 from the start of the variation display of the special symbol. , It is possible to switch to the out-of-order symbol and display it. In S2407, when a predetermined missing symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a predetermined combination of missing symbols may be determined, or a randomly determined missing symbol may be determined. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, in S2407, the predetermined out-of-order symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, but the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined in response to the variation pattern command, or may be received. If so, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined according to the display result designation command.

Two patterns are assumed as the patterns for receiving the customer waiting demo designation command. First, as the first pattern, the variation display result of the special symbol that did not start the variation display of the effect symbol is out of order, the symbol confirmation designation command is not received normally, and the total is suspended after the variation display is completed. There is a pattern in which the customer waiting demo designation command is received when the number of memories becomes 0 (the fluctuation is interrupted). In addition, as the second pattern, the variable display result of the special symbol that did not start the variable display of the effect symbol is a big hit, the symbol confirmation designation command is not received normally, and the command related to the big hit (big hit start designation command). , The command specified while the big prize opening is open, the command specified after the big winning opening is opened, the command to specify the end of the big hit) were not received normally, and the total number of pending memories became 0 after the big hit game ended (variation). It is a pattern in which the customer waiting demo specification command is received when (interrupted). If it is the first pattern, by determining the out-of-order symbol as the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S2407 as in this embodiment, both the variation display result of the special symbol and the variation display result of the effect symbol are out of order. , It is possible to match the progress of the internal game with the content of the production. Further, in the case of the second pattern, if the jackpot symbol is determined to be the stop symbol according to the variation display result of the special symbol, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol after the jackpot game is completed. There is a risk that the player will have a sense of expectation. Therefore, even in the case of the second pattern as in this embodiment, the out-of-order symbol is determined as the stop symbol in S2407, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed after the jackpot game is completed. It is possible to prevent giving a feeling of expectation to a person.

In this embodiment, when a symbol confirmation designation command or a customer waiting demo designation command is received in the variable non-execution process, the effect symbol change stop process is started after the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined (S2403, S2407). (S2404), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in S2403 and S2407, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined and the stop symbol is determined. It may be displayed on the effect display device 9 and shifted to S2414 instead of S2404. When shifting to S2404 after S2407 as in this embodiment, S2404 is performed at the next timer interrupt that receives the customer waiting demo designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, and the next timer interrupt produces the effect. The symbol fluctuation stop process (FIG. 38) will be performed. However, when the fluctuation pattern command and the predetermined command are normally received at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol (that is, when there is no problem in transmitting and receiving each command), the customer waiting demo designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. At the next timer interrupt, the variation pattern command reception waiting process (FIG. 29) is performed. Therefore, when the customer waiting demo designation command is received when the change of the effect symbol is not started (Y in S2405), the timer interrupt is performed once as compared with the case where there is no problem in sending and receiving each command. Will occur. Therefore, when the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is set in S2405, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined in S2407 and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the shift is shifted to S2414 instead of S2404. It may be prevented from occurring.

Further, in S2405, when the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fanfare flag is set (S2408). If it is set, the fanfare flag is reset (S2409) and the process data corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (S2410). Then, the process timer is started (S2411). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S2412). Here, when the fanfare flag is set, the variable display result of the special symbol that did not start the variable display of the effect symbol is a big hit, and the symbol confirmation designation command is not normally received and the big hit starts. When the specified command is received. As a result, when the jackpot start designation command is normally received, the image continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 from the start of the variation display of the special symbol (for example, the stop symbol image in the previous variation) is displayed. It is configured so that it can be displayed by switching to the fanfare production image.

In this embodiment, the image displayed at the start of the variable display of the special symbol is continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 without starting the variable display of the effect symbol at the start of the variable display of the special symbol. When the jackpot start designation command is received in (hereinafter referred to as "variation non-execution"), it is decided to switch from the image displayed during the fluctuation non-execution to the fanfare effect image and display it. It is also possible to switch from the image displayed during execution to the stop symbol of the effect symbol and display it, and then switch to the fanfare effect image and display it. In that case, the jackpot symbol may be determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. For example, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined according to the variation pattern command or the display result designation command, or a predetermined jackpot symbol may be determined. The symbol may be used to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. When determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol for the predetermined jackpot symbol, the player is given a stop display even though the jackpot symbol suggesting a jackpot that is highly advantageous to the player (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot) is stopped and displayed. In order to prevent the player from being discouraged by the occurrence of a low-advantageous jackpot (for example, 4R probability variation jackpot), a jackpot image suggesting the occurrence of a low-advantageous jackpot to the player is stopped. It is desirable to determine it as a design.

Further, in S2408, when the fanfare flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S2413). If it is not set, the variable non-execution processing is terminated as it is. When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S2414). Here, when the variation pattern command reception flag is set, when the variation display of the special symbol that did not start the variation display of the effect symbol ends and the variation display of the next special symbol starts. This is the case when a variation pattern command is received. As a result, when a new variation pattern command is normally received, from the image (for example, the stop symbol image in the previous variation) that has been continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 from the start of the variation display of the special symbol. , It is possible to switch to a variable display image of a new production pattern and display it.

When the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set in S2413, the transition to S2414 is assumed. In this case, S2414 performs the next timer interrupt when the fluctuation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Then, the variation pattern command reception waiting process (FIG. 29) is performed at the next timer interrupt, and the effect symbol variation start process (FIG. 30) is performed at the next timer interrupt. However, when the fluctuation pattern command and the predetermined command are normally received at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol (that is, when there is no problem in transmitting and receiving each command), the fluctuation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. The change pattern command reception waiting process (FIG. 29) is performed by the timer interrupt of the above, and the effect symbol change start process (FIG. 30) is performed by the next timer interrupt. Therefore, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the next variation display is received when the variation of the effect symbol is not started (Y in S2413), the case where no problem occurs in the transmission / reception of each command is compared with the case where no problem occurs in the transmission / reception of each command. A deviation of one timer interrupt will occur. Therefore, when the variation pattern command reception flag is set in S2413, it may be possible to prevent the deviation from occurring by performing S812 and S813, which will be described later. When the variation pattern command reception flag is set in S2413, the process may shift to the effect symbol variation start process instead of the variation pattern command reception wait process in S2414.

In this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern command is received during the non-variation execution, the image displayed during the non-variation execution is switched to the variation display image of the new effect image and displayed. However, the image displayed during non-variation may be switched to the stop symbol of the effect symbol and displayed, and then switched to the variable display image of the new effect image to be displayed. In that case, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined according to the variation pattern command or the display result designation command, or the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined for the predetermined symbol.

After S2404, S2412, and S2414, the effect control CPU 101 resets the non-execution flag (S2415), and ends the variable non-execution processing.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (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 (S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801) (S813). In S811, when the variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the variation pattern command reception waiting process is terminated as it is, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the display result specification command is received while it is continuously determined that the fluctuation pattern command is not received in S811 (for example, when the display result specification command reception flag is set), the probability change state flag is set. Therefore, it is possible to update the residual probability variation number K and notify the update result as if the variation pattern command was missed.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 27. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the probability change state flag is set (S2601). If the probability change state flag is set, that is, in the probability change state, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the residual probability change number K (S3001), and switches and displays the residual number image according to the subtraction result. (S3002). The residual number of times image is an image for notifying the residual probability of change in the probability change state, and is an image displayed on the effect display device 9. Specifically, in S3002, if the residual probability variation number K after subtraction is 40, the image is switched to an image including character information such as "40 more times". In this embodiment, the process of subtracting the residual probability variation number K (S3001) and the process of switching and displaying the residual number image (S3002) are performed at the same timing, but they may be performed at different timings. good. Further, even when the power supply is restored, by performing the processes of S3001 and S3002, the update of the residual probability variation number K and the notification of the residual probability variation number K are restarted. That is, regardless of whether or not the power is restored, the process of updating the residual probability variation number K and notifying the residual probability variation number is standardized.

Then, it is determined whether or not the display result designation command reception flag is set (S2602), and if it is not set, the process proceeds to S2607. In S2602, when the display result designation command reception flag is set, the display result designation command reception flag is reset (S2603), and it is determined whether or not the background designation command reception flag is set (S2604). If it is not set, the process proceeds to S2607. When the background specification command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the background specification command reception flag (S2605), and the information included in the received variation pattern command and the information included in the display result specification command are displayed. It is determined whether or not they are consistent (S2606). For example, it is determined whether or not the variation display result included in the variation pattern command and the variation display result included in the display result specification command match. Specifically, if the variable display results included in both commands match, they are consistent, and if they do not match, they are not consistent. If they are consistent, the process proceeds to S8001. If they are not consistent, the non-execution flag is set (S2607). The case where the information included in the fluctuation pattern command and the information included in the display result specification command do not match is the case where at least one of the commands is not normally transmitted / received. After that, the effect symbol is oscillatedly displayed (S2608), and the effect symbol start process is terminated as it is. In S2608, specifically, the effect symbol is oscillated and displayed while keeping the combination of the stop symbols in the previous fluctuation. In this way, when the variable display of the special symbol is performed and the variable display of the effect symbol is not performed, the effect symbol is oscillated to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the game is not progressing. can do.

In S8001, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect symbol display result (stop symbol) according to the variation pattern command read in S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). ) Is determined (S8002). That is, by executing the process of S8002 by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variation display of the identification information (stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variation display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variation display pattern determining means. ) Is realized as a display result determination means. In addition, when the variation pattern for specifying the pseudo-ream is also used, when the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 has a chance symbol symbol (for example, a chance symbol symbol) as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in S8002. , "223" and "445", which are combinations of big hit symbols and symbols that are not reachable but one symbol is out of alignment), and special symbols that are not included in the variable display symbols (for example, "NEXT", etc. A special symbol (a special symbol indicating a temporary stop of the pseudo-people) is determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In 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. When the variation display result designation command is not normally received in S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the variation pattern command, or produce a predetermined out-of-order symbol. It may be decided as the stop symbol of the symbol. Here, the predetermined out-of-order symbol is used in order to prevent the jackpot symbol from being stopped and displayed even though it is out of alignment.

FIG. 35 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. 35, when the received display result designation command indicates "15R probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 is As the stop symbol, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd-numbered symbols is determined. If the received display result specification command indicates "4R probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of production symbols that have the same even-numbered symbols.

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 the reach effect is accompanied, the combination of the effect symbols in which the left and right two symbols have the same identification information (for example, the left and right two symbols are both the same symbol such as 1 or 2) is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the advance notice effect setting process for setting the advance notice effect (S8003). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, that is, whether or not the advance notice effect execution is determined in the advance notice effect setting process (S8004). When the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set (S8004; Y), the effect control CPU 101 sets the advance notice effect start waiting timer indicating the period until the start of the advance notice effect determined to be executed in the advance notice effect determination process. A value corresponding to the period until the start of the advance notice effect whose execution is determined is set (S8005), and the advance notice effect execution decision flag is cleared (S8006). Then, it shifts to S8007. If the advance notice effect execution decision flag is not set (S8004; N), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S8007 without going through S8005 and S8006.

In S8007, 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 (S8007). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S8008).

FIG. 36 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 showing each variation mode constituting the variation display time (variation time) of the variation 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. 36 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 content of the advance notice effect. If it is decided to execute the advance notice effect by processing such as S8007, the data corresponding to the advance notice effect is set, the process table is selected, and it is not decided to execute the advance notice effect. Selects a process table for which data corresponding to the advance notice effect is not set.

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 S8008, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data 1 (S8009). After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (S8010). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S8011). 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 (S802) (S8012).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern command is received in the normal state, the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed regardless of whether or not the predetermined command (display result specification command, background specification command) is normally received. Start (N, S8001 to S8012 of S2601) On the other hand, in the probabilistic state, if the predetermined command (display result specification command, background specification command) is not normally received even if the fluctuation pattern command is received, the effect symbol is displayed. The command reception flag that does not display fluctuations (Y, S2602 to S2607 of S2601) is reset.

In this embodiment, the display result specification command is normally received as a condition for displaying the variation of the effect symbol when the variation pattern command is received in the probability variation state (hereinafter, "first condition"). The background specification command is normally received (hereinafter referred to as the "second condition"), and the contents of the received fluctuation pattern command and display result specification command are consistent (hereinafter referred to as the "third condition"). ") Is provided (see S2602, S2603, S2606). However, it is not always necessary to satisfy all the first to third conditions. For example, only one of the conditions may be provided, or a plurality of conditions may be provided. It may be one.

For example, if the variation pattern command includes information indicating the variation display result of the special symbol (whether or not it is a big hit, the jackpot type), the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed even if the first condition is not satisfied. You may do it. Specifically, when it is possible to recognize from the variation pattern command whether or not it is a big hit as in this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol may be started even if the first condition is not satisfied. At that time, if it is possible to recognize that the variable display result is a jackpot, but it is not possible to recognize the jackpot type, a jackpot symbol of a jackpot type (for example, 4R probability variation jackpot) that is less advantageous to the player is displayed. It is desirable to display the stop. This was a jackpot type with a low advantage for the player (for example, a 4R probability variation jackpot) even though the jackpot symbol of the jackpot type with a high advantage for the player (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot) was stopped and displayed. This is to prevent the player from being discouraged in some cases.

Further, for example, if the fluctuation pattern command includes information indicating the game state (whether it is in the normal state or the probabilistic state), the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is performed even if the second condition is not satisfied. It may be that. Specifically, if the variation pattern selected in the game control microcomputer 560 is different for each game state and a variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is transmitted, the effect control microcomputer is used. Since the computer 100 can recognize the information indicating the game state even if the second condition is not satisfied, the variable display of the effect symbol may be performed.

Further, for example, when the variation pattern command does not include information indicating the variation display result of the special symbol, the variation display of the effect symbol may be started even if the third condition is not satisfied. Further, when the condition that the display result designation command is normally received is not satisfied, the variable display of the effect symbol may be started even if the third condition is not satisfied. Further, the order of determining whether or not a plurality of conditions are satisfied is not limited to that shown in this embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a notice effect determination process (S8003) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the advance notice effect determination process, first, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the total number of hold storages stored in the hold storage number storage area, and specifies the number of hold storages (total number of hold storages) (S290a). Then, a random number for determining the stop time effect for determining the presence or absence of the stop time effect was extracted as a determination value from a random number circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 80, and specified by the determination value, S290a. The presence or absence of execution of the stop time effect is determined using the hold storage number (total hold storage number) and the stop time effect determination table shown in FIG. 32 (S290b). The stop time effect means that the effect symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right) are displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9 from the start of the fluctuation. The time until the stop (temporary stop) of the symbol) is specified, and the period from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the reach effect and the effect symbol in the pseudo continuous effect are determined according to the time from the start of the fluctuation to the stop. This is an effect that suggests that the period until the temporary stop is sequentially subtracted and updated by the timer display (see FIG. 45). The period from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the reach effect or the period from the temporary stop of the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect is indicated by the timer display immediately before the subtraction update, but the present invention is limited to this. The period until the reach effect is started or the period until the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect is temporarily stopped may be indicated by the timer display immediately after the subtraction update.

In the stop time effect determination table shown in FIG. 32, 100 pieces that can be extracted as stop time effect determination random numbers corresponding to the number of hold storages (total number of hold storages) specified in S290a being 0 or 1. Of the determination values of, 50 determination values are set for the execution of the stop time effect, and 50 determination values are set for the non-execution of the stop time effect. That is, when the number of reserved storages (total number of reserved storages) is 0 or 1, the execution of the stop time effect is determined at a rate of 50%.

Further, in the stop time effect determination table shown in FIG. 32, it can be extracted as a random number for determining the stop time effect, corresponding to the number of hold storages (total number of hold storages) specified in S290a being 2 or 3. Of the 100 determination values, 75 determination values are set for the execution of the fixed time effect, and 25 determination values are set for the non-execution of the stop time effect. That is, when the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is 2 or 3, the execution of the stop time effect is determined at a rate of 75%.

Further, of the 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the stop time effect, the fixed time effect is executed, corresponding to the number of hold memory (total hold memory number) specified in S290a being 4 or more. 90 judgment values are set in, and 10 judgment values are set in the non-execution of the stop time effect. That is, when the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is 4 or more, the execution of the stop time effect is determined at a rate of 90%.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop time effect determination table is set so that the execution of the stop time effect is more easily determined as the total number of reserved storages increases, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the stop time effect determination table may be set so that the execution of the stop time effect is more likely to be determined as the total number of pending storages is smaller. Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the stop time effect is executed is determined based on the total number of reserved storages, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are not limited to this. Whether or not to execute the stop time effect may be determined based on only one of the stored numbers. Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the stop time effect is executed is determined based on the total number of reserved storages, but the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. It may be decided whether or not the stop time effect is executed according to the situation.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the stop time effect is determined in S290b (S291). When the execution of the stop time effect is determined in S290b (S291; Y), the display is displayed based on the variation pattern command read in S8001 of the effect symbol variation start process and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area. The result (variation display result) and the variation pattern are specified (S292). Then, a random number for determining the additional effect for determining the presence or absence of the additional effect is extracted as a determination value from a random number circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 80, and the variation display specified in the determination value S292. As a result, it is determined whether or not the stop-addition effect is executed by using the variation pattern and the table for determining the addition effect shown in FIG. 33 (S293). The additional effect is a period until the effect symbol displayed as the stop time effect stops in a combination indicating the reach state and the reach effect is started, or the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect is temporarily stopped. This is an effect of switching the timer display of the above to a display for a period longer than the displayed period.

In the additional effect of this embodiment, the timer for the period until the reach effect is stopped in a combination indicating the reach state as the stop time effect, the reach effect is started, or the effect symbol in the pseudo continuous effect is temporarily stopped. Although the display is described as an effect of switching the display to a display for a period longer than the displayed period, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop time effect is the period until the effect symbol is stopped. In the case of a suggestive effect, the timer display to be switched as an additional effect may be a period until the effect symbol is stopped (a period until it is derived and displayed by a combination of a missed or a big hit).

Further, in the additional effect in this embodiment, the timer for the period until the reach effect is stopped in a combination indicating the reach state as the stop time effect, the reach effect is started, or the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect is temporarily stopped. Although the display is described as an effect of switching the display to a display for a period longer than the displayed period, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display is included in the timer display in which the display is switched as an additional effect. May be different from the period until the reach effect stops in a combination indicating the reach state as the stop time effect, or the period until the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect temporarily stops.

In the additional effect determination table shown in FIG. 33, 90 determinations are made for executing the additional effect out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the additional effect, corresponding to the fact that the variation display result is a big hit. Values are set, and 10 determination values are set for non-execution of the additional effect. That is, when the execution of the stop time effect is determined and the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the additional effect is determined at a rate of 90%.

Further, in the additional effect determination table shown in FIG. 33, 100 random numbers that can be extracted as additional effect determination random numbers corresponding to the variation display result being out of alignment and the variation pattern being super reach (out of super reach). Of the determination values of, 40 determination values are set for the execution of the additional effect, and 60 determination values are set for the non-execution of the additional effect. That is, when the execution of the stop time effect is determined, the variation display result is off, and the variation pattern is super reach, the execution of the additional effect is determined at a rate of 40%.

Further, in the additional effect determination table shown in FIG. 33, 100 determinations that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the additional effect corresponding to the variation display result being out of sync and the variation pattern being normal reach (out of normal reach). Of the values, 20 determination values are set for the execution of the additional effect, and 80 determination values are set for the non-execution of the additional effect. That is, when the execution of the stop time effect is determined, the variation display result is off, and the variation pattern is the normal reach, the execution of the additional effect is determined at a rate of 20%.

Further, in the additional effect determination table shown in FIG. 33, 100 random numbers that can be extracted as additional effect determination random numbers corresponding to the variation display result being out of alignment and the variation pattern being non-reach (non-reach out of reach). Of the determination values of, 0 determination values are set for the execution of the additional effect, and 100 determination values are set for the non-execution of the additional effect. That is, when the execution of the stop time effect is determined, the variation display result is off, and the variation pattern is the normal reach, the execution of the additional effect is not determined. This is because the non-reach fluctuation pattern is up to 10.20 seconds at the longest, which is a short-time fluctuation pattern as compared with the normal reach and super reach fluctuation patterns, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, even if the variation display result is out of alignment and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), a case may be provided in which the additional effect is executed.

That is, in this embodiment, when the additional effect is executed in the stop time effect, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is higher than in the case where the additional effect is not executed in the stop time effect. It has become. As for the jackpot expectation at the time of executing the additional effect, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit at the time of executing the additional effect, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit at the time of executing the additional effect, and the variable display result at the time of executing the additional effect are different. It refers to the value divided by the sum of the ratios (out of super reach and out of normal reach).

After the execution of S293, the effect control CPU 101 stores whether or not the stop time effect is executed and the additional effect is executed, and shifts to S295 (S294).

On the other hand, when the execution of the stop time effect is not determined in S290b (S291; N), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command read in S8001 of the effect symbol variation start process and the display result designation command storage area. The display result (variation display result) and the fluctuation pattern are specified based on the stored data (S296). Then, a random number for determining the group effect for determining the presence or absence of the group effect is extracted as a determination value from a random number circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 80, and the variation display specified in the determination value S296. As a result, the presence or absence of execution of the group effect and the type of the group effect are determined using the variation pattern and the group effect determination table shown in FIG. 34 (S297). The group effect is an effect of passing and displaying a plurality of characters on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, in the present embodiment, as the types of the group effect, the group effect A in which the group effect is executed before the effect symbol is in the reach state and the group effect during the reach effect after the effect symbol is in the reach state are used. Is provided with a group effect B in which is executed.

In the group effect determination table shown in FIG. 34, 25 of the 100 determination values that can be extracted as the group effect determination random numbers are executed for the group effect A, corresponding to the fact that the variation display result is a big hit. The determination values of are set, 65 determination values are set for the execution of the group effect B, and 10 determination values are set for the non-execution of the group effect. That is, when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the group production A is decided at a rate of 25%, the execution of the group production B is decided at a rate of 65%, and the non-execution of the group production is determined at a rate of 10%. Is to be decided.

Further, in the group production determination table shown in FIG. 34, the variation display result is out of alignment, and the variation pattern is super reach (out of super reach), so that it can be extracted as a random number for group production determination 100. Of the individual judgment values, 40 judgment values are set for the execution of the group production A, 40 judgment values are set for the execution of the group production B, and 20 judgment values are set for the non-execution of the group production. The judgment value is set. That is, when the variation display result is out of alignment and the variation pattern is super reach (out of super reach), the execution of group effect A is determined at a rate of 40%, and the execution of group effect B is executed at a rate of 40%. Is decided, and the non-execution of the group production is decided at a rate of 20%.

Further, in the group effect determination table shown in FIG. 34, 100 random numbers that can be extracted as group effect determination random numbers corresponding to the variation display result being out of alignment and the variation pattern being normal reach (normal reach out of order). Of the judgment values, 60 judgment values are set for the execution of the group effect A, 10 judgment values are set for the execution of the group effect B, and 30 judgment values are set for the non-execution of the group effect. Is set. That is, when the variation display result is out of order and the variation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach), the execution of group effect A is determined at a rate of 60%, and the execution of group effect B is determined at a rate of 10%. Then, the non-execution of the group production is decided at a rate of 30%.

Further, in the group production determination table shown in FIG. 34, the variation display result is out of alignment, and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), so that it can be extracted as a random number for group production determination 100. Of the individual judgment values, 0 judgment values are set for the execution of the group production A, 0 judgment values are set for the execution of the group production B, and 100 judgment values are set for the non-execution of the group production. The judgment value is set. That is, when the variation display result is out of order and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), the execution of any group effect is not determined. In this embodiment, when the variation display result is out of alignment and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), the execution of any group effect is not determined. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result is out of order and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), the variation display result is a big hit or the variation display result is out of order. Therefore, the execution of the group effect A may be determined at a smaller rate than in the case where the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach. It should be noted that even if the case where the execution of the group effect A is determined is provided in the case of non-reach loss, the case where the execution of the group effect B is determined is not provided before the execution timing of the group effect A becomes the reach state. On the other hand, the execution timing of the group effect B is after the reach state.

As described above, in this embodiment, the execution of the group effect is most likely to be determined when the variation display result is a big hit, the variation display result is out of order, and the variation pattern is the normal reach (normal reach is out of order). It is difficult to decide the execution of the group production. Further, when executing the group effect, the execution of the group effect B is most likely to be determined when the variable display result is a big hit, and the execution of the group effect A is most difficult to be determined, so that the variable display result is out of order. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern is the normal reach (outside the normal reach), the execution of the group effect A is most likely to be determined, and the execution of the group effect B is most difficult to determine. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot expectation that the variable display result is the jackpot when the group effect is executed during the reach effect (the jackpot expectation when the group effect B is executed) is set high. Next, the jackpot expectation is set higher in the order of the jackpot expectation when the group production is executed before the reach state is executed (the jackpot expectation when the group production A is executed) and the jackpot expectation when the group production is not executed. (Expectation of big hit when group production B is executed> Expectation of big hit when group production A is executed> Expectation of big hit when group production is not executed).

The big hit expectation when the group effect B is executed is the ratio that the variable display result becomes a big hit when the group effect B is executed, the ratio that the variable display result becomes a big hit when the group effect B is executed, and the group effect B. Refers to the value divided by the sum of the ratios that result in the deviation of the variable display result (out of super reach and out of normal reach). Similarly, the jackpot expectation when the group effect A is executed is the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit when the group effect A is executed, and the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit when the group effect A is executed and the group effect. It refers to the value divided by the sum of the ratio of the variable display result to the deviation (super reach deviation and normal reach deviation) when A is executed. The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit is the rate at which the variable display result is a big hit without executing the group effect, and the rate at which the variable display result is out of order (out of super reach and out of normal reach) without executing the group effect. Refers to the value divided by the sum of.

In this embodiment, group effect A and group effect B are provided as the types of group effect, and which of these group effect A and group effect B is executed, that is, the timing at which the group effect is executed (reach state). The rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit differs depending on whether the group effect is executed before or after the reach state is reached, but the present invention is limited to this. The rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit differs depending on, for example, the type and number of characters displayed as a group effect, the speed at which a plurality of characters are passed and displayed on the effect display device 9. You may do so.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the group effect is determined in S297, specifically, whether or not the execution of either the group effect A or the group effect B is determined (S298). .. If the execution of the group effect is not decided in S297 (S298; N), the advance notice effect determination process is finished, and if the execution of the group effect is decided in S297 (S298; Y), the type of the group effect to be executed (Group effect A or group effect B) is memorized, and the process proceeds to S295 (S299).

Then, in S295, the effect control CPU 101 sets the advance notice effect execution decision flag and ends the advance notice effect determination process (S295).

In this embodiment, the display result (variation display result) and the variation pattern are both when it is determined in S291 that the execution of the stop time effect is determined and when it is determined that the execution of the stop time effect is not determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of specifying the display result (variation display result) and the fluctuation pattern is executed before S291. You may try to do it.

Further, in the advance notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the three effects of the stop time effect, the additional effect, and the group effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the advance notice effect is not limited to this. In the determination process, it may be determined whether or not to execute the advance notice effects other than the stop time effect, the additional effect, and the group effect.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 sets the respective values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer to -1 (S401, S402, S403). Further, the effect control CPU 101 has a timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect set (determined to perform the advance notice effect), or a flag for executing the advance notice effect is set (during execution of the advance notice effect). If there is (S404; Y), the advance notice effect processing shown in FIG. 44 is executed (S405). If neither the advance notice effect execution decision flag nor the advance notice effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S406 without executing the advance notice effect processing of S405.

In S406, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (S407). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the process timer (S408). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound number data, etc., which are set next (S409).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer is timer-out (S410). When the fluctuation control timer is out of the timer (S410; Y), the effect control CPU 101 is displayed on the next display screen of the effect symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching time of the effect symbol). The image data of the screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (S411). In this way, the effect display device 9 realizes fluctuation control of the effect symbol. The VDP [109 outputs a signal to the effect display device 9 based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. do. In this way, the effect display device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S412).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer (S413). If the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) (S415). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S414; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S803) (S415). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timered out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended when the regular fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

In the process table used for controlling the fluctuation of the effect symbol, the process data during the variation display of the effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of S406 timed out, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. do.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (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 (S861). Then, if the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to 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 S866. Then, when the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in 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 S862 is repeated. To move to S867 without executing.

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) (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 S862 (Y in S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (S866), and the fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designated command reception flag or jackpot start 2 designated command reception flag) is received. It is confirmed whether or not the flag) is set (S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S868) and selects the process data according to the fanfare effect (S869). Then, the process timer is started (S870).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S871).

Further, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in S863 (that is, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed: N in S863), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag such as a display result designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, 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 (S800) (S865).

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process (S804) in the effect control process process. In the big hit display process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the big winning opening opening flag indicating that the big winning opening opening designation command has been received is set (S1901). When the flag for opening the large winning opening is not set (N in S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1902), and the effect device (effect display device 9) is according to the contents of the process data n. , Speaker 27, LEDs 25, 28, etc.) (S1903). For example, an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a big hit has occurred is executed.

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

When the big winning opening opening flag is set (Y in S1901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the large winning opening opening flag (S1907) and selects the process data according to the big winning effect (S1912). ). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (S1913), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1), the effect device ( Control of the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27) as the effect component is executed (S1914). 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 (S805) (S1915).

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end effect process (S807) in the effect control process process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect (S3901). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the effect period measurement timer after the subtraction has timed out (S3902).

If the effect period measurement timer has not timed out (N in S3902), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S3904). Further, the effect control CPU 101 is a effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). , Various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27) as the effect component are controlled (S3905). For example, an effect of displaying the end of the big hit or displaying a predetermined character or the like is executed.

Next, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S3906), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. When the process timer times out (Y in S3906), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (S3907). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (S3908).

If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in S3902), the effect control CPU 101 sets the residual probability variation number K to "50" (S3911), and starts displaying the residual number image (S3912). Specifically, since the residual probability variation number K is "50", an image including character information such as "50 more times" is displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S3913).

FIG. 41 is a timing chart in the case where the effect symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. The timing chart shown in FIG. 41 shows the presence / absence of variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the presence / absence of control of the jackpot game, the presence / absence of the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9, and the effect display device. A display example of 9, the value of the probability variation counter (that is, the remaining number of probabilistic states recognized by the game control microcomputer 560), and the value of the residual probability variation K (that is, the probability variation recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100). The number of remaining states) is shown for each timing. The value of the probability variation counter is shown at the top of the presence / absence of the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display, and the value of the residual probability variation K is shown at the bottom of the display example of the effect display device 9.

In the timing chart of FIG. 41, first, at the timing a1 at which the jackpot game ends, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the probability variation counter to “50”, and the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the residual probability variation K. Is set to "50". Then, at the timing a2 when the first special symbol variation display in the probability variation state is started, the effect control microcomputer 100 that normally receives the variation pattern command, the background specification command, and the display result specification command has the residual probability variation number K. The value of is updated from "50" to "49", and character information such as "49 times remaining" is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the remaining number of times display. At this time, the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Then, at the timing a3 when the variation display of the special symbol ends, the probability variation counter is updated from "50" to "49" by the game control microcomputer 560, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (the effect symbol is stopped and displayed). (Fixed display).

Then, at the timing a4 when the variation display of the next special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer 100 normally receives the variation pattern command, so that the value of the residual probability variation number K is changed from "49" to "48". , And the display mode of the remaining number display is switched to the character information such as "48 times remaining" and displayed. Further, at this time, the effect control microcomputer 100 normally receives the variation pattern command and cannot normally receive the background specification command and the display result specification command, so that the effect pattern variation display is not started. The rocking display is displayed.

Then, at the timing a5 when the variation display of the special symbol ends, the probability variation counter is updated from "49" to "48" by the game control microcomputer 560, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the effect control microcomputer 100 ( (Fixed display). In this way, even when the variation pattern command is received but the predetermined command (background specification command and display result specification command) is not received, the residual probability variation number K is updated (see timing a4) to display the effect symbol. Even when the fluctuation display is not started, the value of the probability variation count counter (the remaining number of times recognized by the game control microcomputer 560) and the value of the residual probability variation number K (the residual number of times recognized by the effect control computer 100) It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

FIG. 42 is a timing chart at the time of power restoration. The timing chart shown in FIG. 42 shows the on / off of the power supply, the presence / absence of the fluctuation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display, the display example of the effect display device 9, and the value of the probability variation counter (that is, the game control microcomputer). The value of the residual probability variation number K (that is, the residual number of probability variation states recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100) is shown for each timing. The value of the probability variation counter is shown at the top of the presence / absence of the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display, and the value of the residual probability variation K is shown at the bottom of the display example of the effect display device 9.

In the timing chart of FIG. 42, first, at the timing b0 when the power is restored, the value of the probability variation counter backed up by the game control microcomputer 560 is set in the area in the RAM 55. For example, "24" is set as the value of the probability variation counter. Then, a command for specifying the remaining number of times based on the value of the probability variation counter (a command for specifying the remaining number of times indicating that the remaining number of times in the probability variation state is 24) is transmitted, and the effect control microcomputer receiving the command for specifying the number of residuals. In 100, "24" is set in the residual probability variation number K, and character information such as "remaining 0 times" is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the residual number display.

Then, at the timing b1 when the variation display of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer 100 that normally receives the variation pattern command updates the value of the residual probability variation number K from "24" to "23". , Character information such as "remaining 23 times" is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the remaining number of times display. Further, at this time, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts the variable display of the effect symbol based on the normal reception of the background designation command and the display result designation command (not shown). At the timing b2 when the variation display of the special symbol ends, the probability variation counter is updated from "24" to "23" by the game control microcomputer 560, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the effect control microcomputer 100. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 100 that has received the residual number designation command indicating the remaining number of times in the probable change state when the power is restored starts notifying the remaining number of times (remaining number display) at the timing b1 of receiving the fluctuation pattern command. By configuring the above, it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load of the effect control microcomputer 100 at the time of power restoration.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect processing. In the advance notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the advance notice effect is started (S421).

When the advance notice effect execution flag is not set (S421; N), in S422, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the advance notice effect start waiting timer to -1. The timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the advance notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is not out of the timer (S423; N), the process ends. When the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is out, that is, when it is the start timing of the advance notice effect (S423; Y), the process proceeds to S424.

In S424, the effect control CPU 101 sets the advance notice effect execution flag indicating that the advance notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the advance notice effect period corresponding to the advance notice effect is set in the advance notice effect period timer (S425).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads and sets the advance notice effect process table corresponding to the advance notice effect (stop time effect, additional effect, group effect) to be executed (S426), and then gives a notice in the process data 1 of the selected process table. The production process timer is started (S427). In this embodiment, a notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of each advance effect (stop time effect, additional effect, group effect) is stored in a ROM (not shown) provided in advance on the effect control board 80. Has been done.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 is produced according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, etc.) of the set advance notice effect process table, as an effect device (effect as an effect component). Control of the display device 9, the speaker 27 as the effect component as the effect component, the frame LED 28, etc.) is started (S428).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a stop time effect in the stored advance notice effect type, that is, whether or not it is stored to execute the stop time effect in S294 of the advance notice effect determination process. (S429). If the stored advance notice effect type does not have a stop time effect (S429; N), the advance notice effect process is terminated, and if the memorized advance notice effect type has a stop time effect (S429; Y), the effect The control CPU 101 refers to the process table according to the fluctuation pattern during execution, and from the present time, the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9 are displayed. The time until each of the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol stops is specified (S430). Specifically, when the effect control CPU 101 is a non-reach variation pattern that does not execute the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol stop. Time according to the fluctuation pattern (For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-1, the time until the left symbol stops is 2 seconds, the time until the right symbol stops is 4 seconds, and the middle symbol stops. Specify the time until 5.8 seconds). Further, in the effect control CPU 101, when the variation pattern being executed is a normal reach variation pattern that does not execute the pseudo continuous effect, the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol stop is 6 seconds as the first timing. If the fluctuation pattern being executed is a super reach fluctuation pattern that does not execute the pseudo-continuous effect, the time until the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol stop is longer than the first timing. The second timing is specified as 15 seconds or the like. Further, in the effect control CPU 101, when the variation pattern being executed is a variation pattern for executing the pseudo continuous effect, the temporary stop and the re-variation are executed for the time until the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol are temporarily stopped. Specify according to the number of times it is done.

Further, in the effect control CPU 101, when the variation pattern being executed is the variation pattern of the normal reach that executes the pseudo continuous effect, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped once or twice, so that the time until the middle symbol is stopped. Is specified as 2 seconds, and the time until the left and right symbols stop is specified. The time until the left symbol and the right symbol stop is 2 seconds> the time until the right symbol stops> the time until the left symbol stops. If the fluctuation pattern being executed is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach that executes the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped three times, so the time until the middle symbol stops is specified as 5 seconds, and the left symbol is specified. , Specify the time until the right symbol stops. The time until the left symbol and the right symbol stop is 5 seconds> the time until the right symbol stops> the time until the left symbol stops.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the stop time effect is executed in the fluctuation in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed, only the period until the first temporary stop is suggested by the timer display. Is not limited to this, and in S430, the period from the start of fluctuation to the temporary stop of the effect symbol and the period from the start of each re-variation to the temporary stop of the effect symbol are specified, and the effect symbol is specified. Each time the re-variation of is executed, the timer display may indicate the period until the next temporary stop of the effect symbol.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an additional effect in the stored advance effect type, that is, whether or not the execution of the additional effect is stored in S294 of the advance notice effect determination process (S431). .. If there is an additional effect in the stored notice effect type (S431; Y), the lower part of the effect symbol (specifically, the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R) based on the time specified in S430. ), The timer display for executing the additional effect is started, and the notice effect process is terminated (S432). In S432, when the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol stop in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as a temporary stop of the pseudo continuous effect, each symbol is displayed as a timer display for executing the additional effect. When the timer display for a time shorter than the time specified in S430 is started and the right symbol and the left symbol are stopped by the combination of reach in each symbol display area 9L, 9R. Starts the timer display at the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R for the same time and shorter than the time specified in S430 as the timer display for executing the additional effect (for example, the fluctuation pattern during execution is the fluctuation of the normal reach). In the case of a pattern, a timer display of 4 seconds or the like, which is shorter than the 6 seconds specified in S430, is started, and when the fluctuation pattern being executed is a super reach fluctuation pattern, 15 specified in S430. (Starts timer display such as 6 seconds, which is shorter than seconds), the lower part of the symbol display area 9C is longer than the timer display started at the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, and is specified in S430. Start the timer display for a time shorter than the time.

If there is no additional effect in the stored advance notice effect type (S431; N), the lower part of the effect symbol (specifically, each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R) is based on the time specified in S430. The timer display for non-execution of the additional effect is started at (lower part of), and the advance notice effect process is completed (S433).

In S433, when the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol stop in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as a temporary stop of the pseudo continuous effect, each symbol is displayed as a timer display when the additional effect is not executed. When the timer display for different times specified in S430 is started at the lower part of the display areas 9L, 9C, 9R and stopped in the combination that the right symbol and the left symbol are in the reach state, the timer for non-execution of the additional effect is performed. As a display, a timer display for the same time as the time until the right and left symbols specified in S430 are stopped is started at the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, and the symbol is displayed at the lower part of the symbol display area 9C. The timer display for a longer time than the timer display that starts in the lower part of the areas 9L and 9R is started.

In this embodiment, when it is suggested that the left symbol and the right symbol stop at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R as the timer display, the left symbol and the right symbol always stop in the reach state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the left symbol and the right symbol stop at the same timing (simultaneously) in both the reach variation pattern and the non-reach variation pattern. By providing a pattern and a pattern in which the left symbol and the right symbol stop at different timings, it is suggested that the left symbol and the right symbol stop at the same timing in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R as a timer display. Even if the left symbol and the right symbol do not stop in the combination of reaching the reach state, or even if it is suggested that the left symbol and the right symbol stop at different timings in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R as the timer display, the left A case may be provided in which the symbol and the right symbol are stopped in a combination of reaching a reach state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is suggested that the timer display stops in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R at different timings in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, the effect symbol is a chance symbol. Or, it may be temporarily stopped by a combination of special symbols, and re-variation may be executed. That is, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol may be stopped at different timings in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. When it is suggested, the embodiment suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the left symbol and the right symbol are illustrated. By providing a pattern that stops at the same timing, a pattern that stops the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol at the same timing, the left symbol and the right symbol can be stopped at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R as a timer display. Even if it suggests that the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol stop at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are chance eye symbols and special symbols. It is also possible to provide a case where the temporary stop is performed by the combination of the above and the re-variation is executed.

Further, when the advance notice effect execution flag is set in S421 (S421; Y), the process proceeds to S434, and the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the advance notice effect process timer for changing the advance notice effect process. -1 (S434). Then, the value of the advance notice effect period timer for timing the end of the advance notice effect period is set to -1 (S435). When the advance notice effect period timer goes out (the value becomes 0) (S436; Y), the advance notice effect execution flag is cleared and the advance notice effect process ends (S447).

When the advance notice effect period timer is not timer-out (S436; N), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the advance notice effect process timer has timed out (S437). If the advance notice effect process timer is not timered out (S437; N), the process proceeds to S440, and if the advance notice effect process timer is out of the timer (S437; Y), the advance notice effect process data of the advance notice effect is switched ( S438). That is, by setting the next set value of the advance notice effect process timer in the advance notice effect process table in the process timer, the process timer is started again and the process proceeds to S440 (S439).

In S440, the effect control CPU 101 executes a control state for the effect device (effect component) based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound number data, etc. included in the advance notice effect process data (S440). It is determined whether or not the stored advance notice effect type has a stop time effect, that is, whether or not it is stored to execute the stop time effect in S294 of the advance notice effect determination process (S441). If the stored advance notice effect type does not have a stop time effect (S441; N), the process proceeds to S444, and if the stored advance notice effect type has a stop time effect (S441; Y), the process is being executed. With reference to the process table of the advance notice effect, it is determined whether or not it is the update timing of the timer display displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R (S442).

If it is not the update timing of the timer display (S442; N), it shifts to S444, and if it is the update timing of the timer display (S442; Y), it is displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. The timer display is updated to shift to S444 (S443).

Then, in S444, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an additional effect in the stored advance effect type, that is, whether or not the execution of the additional effect is stored in S294 of the advance notice effect determination process. (S4444). If there is no additional effect in the stored advance notice effect type (S444; N), the advance notice effect process is terminated, and if there is an additional effect in the memorized advance notice effect type (S444; Y), further execution is performed. With reference to the process table of the advance notice effect inside, it is determined whether or not it is the execution timing of the additional effect (S445). If it is not the execution timing of the additional effect (S445; N), the advance notice effect process is finished, and if it is the execution timing of the additional effect (S445; Y), it is displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. The timer display for executing the additional effect is switched to the timer display for non-execution of the additional effect, and the advance notice effect process is terminated (S446).

Next, the display mode of the stop time effect and the additional effect in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46.

When the additional effect is not executed, the reach effect, which is an effect executed after the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" symbol display areas 9L and 9R and is in the reach state, is executed. When suggesting by the stop time effect, first, as shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B1), after the variation of the effect symbols is started, in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. The timer display for non-execution of the additional effect is started. In the stop time effect, the same time is displayed in the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R as an effect suggesting the execution of the reach effect (in this embodiment, it is shown in FIG. 45 (B1)). As described above, 5 seconds is displayed as a timer display at the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R), and the present invention is not limited to this, and when suggesting the execution of the reach effect in the stop time effect. May display different times (timer display) at the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R. Further, a longer time is displayed at the lower part of the symbol display area 9C than at the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45 (B1), at the lower part of the symbol display area 9C. 40 seconds is displayed as a timer display).

As described above, in the present embodiment, in order to suggest the execution of the reach effect in the stop time effect, when the reach state is reached regardless of whether or not the stop time effect is executed, at least a part of the super reach and the normal reach change. In the display, the right symbol and the left symbol are stopped at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively. In this embodiment, the right symbol and the left symbol are stopped at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively, in at least a part of the variable display of the super reach and the normal reach. It is not limited to this, and even in the non-reach variable display, the right symbol and the left symbol may be stopped at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively, and conversely, only in the variable display of super reach and normal reach. The right symbol and the left symbol may be stopped at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively.

Further, in the present embodiment, in at least a part of the variable display of the super reach and the normal reach, the right symbol and the left symbol are stopped at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively. The present invention is not limited to this, and in the variable display of super reach and normal reach, the right symbol and the left symbol may be stopped at different timings in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 45 (C1) and 45 (D1), each timer display is subtracted over a period until the effect symbols (right symbol and left symbol) are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R. The timer display at the bottom of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R is updated to 0 seconds, and at the same time, the right symbol and the left symbol are stopped at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively. In this way, by stopping the right symbol and the left symbol at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively, the reach state is reached in which the variable display of the middle symbol is executed only in the symbol display area 9C. Reach production is performed at.

In addition, when the additional effect is not executed, after the chance symbol or special symbol is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, When the stop time effect suggests the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect, which is the effect in which the effect symbol is re-variated in each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R, first, FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B2). ), After the variation of the effect symbol is started, the timer display for non-execution of the additional effect is started in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. Since the stop time effect is an effect that suggests the execution of the pseudo continuous effect, different times are displayed in the lower parts of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. In particular, a longer time is displayed at the lower part of the symbol display area 9C than at the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45 (B2), at the lower part of the symbol display area 9L. 5 seconds is displayed as a timer display, 9 seconds is displayed as a timer display at the lower part of the symbol display area 9C, and 6 seconds is displayed as a timer display at the lower part of the symbol display area 9R).

Then, as shown in FIGS. 45 (C2) and 45 (D2), each timer display is updated to 0 seconds, and at the same time, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are displayed in the order of the effect symbol in the symbol display area 9L. , 9C, 9R are temporarily stopped. At this time, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are temporarily stopped in a combination indicating that the re-variation is executed, as shown in FIG. 45 (D2). The left symbol, middle symbols, all right symbols symbol display area 9 L, 9C, after being provisionally stopped at 9R, left symbol again, the middle symbol in Rukoto variable display of the right symbol is performed (again Fluctuation), pseudo-continuous production is executed.

In this embodiment, when suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect in the stop time effect, the timer display at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R is updated to 0 seconds, so that the left symbol and the middle symbol are displayed. , However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in a fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times. The timer display at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R is set to display the time until the temporary stop due to the pseudo-continuous effect to be executed last, and is executed until the timer display is updated to 0. The pseudo continuous effect may not be the suggestion target of the stop time effect.

Next, an execution mode of the stop time effect at the time of executing the additional effect will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 46 (A) and 46 (B), after the variation of the effect symbols is started, the timer display for executing the additional effect is started in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. Will be done. At this time, different times are displayed as the timer display started at the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), the symbol display is displayed. 3 seconds is displayed as a timer display at the bottom of the area 9L, 6 seconds is displayed as a timer display at the bottom of the symbol display area 9C, and 4 seconds is displayed as a timer display at the bottom of the symbol display area 9R). As the timer display started at the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, the same time may be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 46 (C) and 46 (D), each timer display is subtracted and updated, and the timer display displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area where the effect symbol first stops is 0. When the timer display at the bottom of each symbol display area where the effect symbol stops first becomes a predetermined display such as 1 second or 2 seconds, the execution timing of the additional effect, etc. When becomes, the additional effect is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (D), when the execution timing of the additional effect is reached, for example, a mini character is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the mini character is displayed in each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. An effect that acts on these timer displays is executed, such as by attacking the timer displays displayed at the bottom.

In this embodiment, it is displayed at the time when the timer display displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area where the effect symbol first stops becomes 0, or at the bottom of each symbol display area where the effect symbol stops first. The present invention is not limited to this, although a mode in which the additional effect is executed is illustrated by setting the time when the timer display is set to a predetermined display as the execution timing of the additional effect. The timing for executing the additional effect may be determined at the time when it is determined to execute the additional effect (the time when the additional effect is executed in S293), and the additional effect may be executed based on the determined timing.

In this way, when the additional effect in which the mini character acts on each timer display is executed, as shown in FIG. 46 (E), each of these timer displays executes the additional effect from the timer display for executing the additional effect. It switches to the timer display for non-execution of the additional effect, which is displayed for a longer time than the timer display for time.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 46 (E) and 46 (F), the timer display for non-execution of the additional effect is subtracted and updated, and the effect symbols (right symbol and left symbol) are displayed in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R. ) Is subtracted and updated over the period until the stop display is displayed, and the timer display at the bottom of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R is updated to 0 seconds, and at the same time, the symbol display areas 9L and 9R are displayed. The right and left symbols stop at the same time, respectively. Then, by stopping the right symbol and the left symbol at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively, the reach state is reached in which the variable display of the middle symbol is executed only in the symbol display area 9C, and thereafter, the effect display device 9 reaches. The production is executed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 45 (B2) to 45 (D2), in the stop time effect, a form suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is illustrated as a form suggesting the execution timing of the effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and the execution timing of the group effect may be suggested by the stop time effect. Specifically, when displaying a short time (for example, 5 seconds) in the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, it is suggested that the group effect is executed before the effect symbol reaches the reach state, and the symbol is displayed. When displaying a long time (for example, 30 seconds) in the lower part of the display areas 9L and 9R, the effect symbol may be in the reach state to suggest that the group effect is executed during the reach effect.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state can be changed according to the timing when the reach effect is executed, so that the game is played at the timing when the reach effect is executed. It is possible to draw people's attention, and by executing the stop time effect, it is expected that the reach effect will be executed 6 seconds or 1 second after the start of the fluctuation at the timing before the reach effect is executed. A feeling can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, since it is possible to suggest to the player the timing at which the effect symbol is derived and displayed by the stop time effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, by suggesting that the effect symbols are derived and displayed at the same timing, it is possible to suggest to the player that the reach effect is likely to be executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved. can.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by suggesting that the effect symbols are derived and displayed in the "left" and "right" symbol display areas 9L and 9R at the same timing in the stop time effect, the player is informed. Although the form suggesting that the reach effect is likely to be performed has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the stop time effect, “left”, “middle”, and “right”. By suggesting that the effect symbols are derived and displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R at different timings, it may be suggested to the player that the reach effect is likely to be executed. In addition, by suggesting that the effect symbols are derived and displayed at the same timing in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the "left", "middle", and "right", the effect displayed in the variable display. There is a high possibility that a special symbol different from the symbol will stop and a reach effect that is likely to be a big hit (for example, a reach effect of super reach) will be executed, a notice effect is likely to be executed, and a big hit will occur. You may suggest such things.

Further, since the ratio controlled to the jackpot game state differs depending on the mode of the stop time effect, the player can be focused on the mode of the stop time effect, and the jackpot game state is controlled by the mode of the stop time effect. Since it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, since the ratio controlled to the jackpot game state differs between when the stop time effect when the additional effect is not executed and when the stop time effect when the additional effect is executed is executed, the rate is different when the additional effect is not executed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the stop time effect and the stop time effect when the additional effect is executed, and whether the stop time effect when the additional effect is not executed is executed or when the additional effect is executed. Since it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the jackpot game state will be controlled depending on whether or not the stop time effect is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, even when the variation display of the effect symbol is not executed, the remaining number of times until the number of variation display of the effect symbol reaches a predetermined number and the remaining number of times to be displayed by the effect display device 9 are inconsistent. Can be suppressed.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine (so-called first-class gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on a variable display result of a special symbol or an effect symbol has been described, but other models may be used. For example, a variable winning ball device (so-called) is used based on the transition to the first jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol, and the gaming medium winning a prize in a predetermined winning opening provided in the gaming area. A gaming machine (so-called first) that controls the opening of the accessory) and shifts to the second jackpot gaming state based on the winning (V winning) of the gaming ball in the specific winning opening (V winning opening) in the variable winning ball device. It may be applied to a gaming machine in which a type 1 and a type 2 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, the game shifts to a probabilistic state, while the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit. It may be such that it shifts to the normal state when it does not pass. In that case, by changing the ease of passing the game ball to the specific area depending on the jackpot type, a substantial probability variation jackpot and a non-probability variation jackpot may be realized. For example, the ease of passing the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening depending on the big hit type. Specifically, the big hit type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set as a big hit (substantially probable variable big hit) that the game ball can easily pass through to a specific area, and the big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is played with 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, one when the variation is started. Although the example of transmitting the 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. 2 After the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period 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. It may be mounted on one board. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (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 such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept including those having different ratios due to the relationship such as: 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 on another board (for example, in FIG. 3). The effect control is performed on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A 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. You may send it to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board. The display can be controlled according to the command received from the 35 or the sound / lamp board.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of medals are inserted and a predetermined number of times is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the slot machine to be paid out to the player. Is also possible.

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

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), an example in which the counter is added and updated and the timer is subtracted and updated in the timer update process of the fluctuation time has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and FIG. 43 (a' ), The counter may be subtracted and updated, and the timer may be added and updated. Specifically, the initial value of the counter is 25, which is the predetermined value, and the initial value of the timer is 0. In S103 of the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the special figure fluctuation time (for example, non-reach PA1) shown in FIG. In the case of the fluctuation pattern of -1, 58) is set by dividing the special symbol fluctuation time of 5.80 seconds by the counter expiration time of 100 ms, and when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, it is shown in FIG. 43 (a'). The timer update process starts, the counter is first decremented by -1 (S1001'), it is determined whether or not the count number of the counter has reached 0 (S1002'), and if not, the process ends (NO). If the value is reached (YES), the counter is returned to the initial value 25 (S1003'), the timer is incremented by +1 (S1004'), and it is determined whether or not the timer is a set value (S1005'). If is not a set value, (NO) processing is terminated, and if the timer is a set value (YES), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing of S304 (4 in this example). (S1006), the process is terminated.

In the timer update process for the fluctuation time, the counter is added and updated in addition to the one in which the counter is added and updated and the timer is subtracted and updated (Pattern 1) and the one in which the counter is subtracted and updated and the timer is added and updated (Pattern 2). The timer may be added and updated (pattern 3), or the counter may be subtracted and updated to subtract and update the timer (pattern 4). Similarly, the timer update process for the error time shown in FIG. 43 (b), the timer update process for the blade opening interval shown in FIG. 43 (c), and the timer update process for the blade opening time shown in FIG. 43 (d) are also performed. Patterns 2-4 are applicable.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, an example in which the timer update process is performed by the counter and the timer has been described, but the timer update process may be performed only by the timer without using the counter. ..

For example, if the special figure fluctuation time is within the range that can be measured by a 2-byte timer that is updated every 4 ms, the counter may not be used. Specifically, whether or not the special figure fluctuation time can be clocked by a 2-byte timer that is updated every 4 ms before the special figure fluctuation time is set in the timer (that is, at 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 or less). If it is not possible to time the time, set the value obtained by dividing the special figure fluctuation time by the expiration time of 100 ms of the counter, and perform the processing of FIG. 43 (a) as it is, while the time can be measured. In this case, the value obtained by dividing the special figure fluctuation time by the interruption interval of 4 ms is set, and S1004 to S1006 are executed without executing S1001 to S1003 in the process of FIG. 43 (a). According to this, the load on the processing of the CPU 56 can be reduced.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the timer is composed of 2 bytes has been described, but the timer may be composed of 1 byte. Specifically, there are only those in which the set time data, such as the time for updating the display when the special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, fits within 2 bytes. Occasionally, a 1-byte timer may be used. Not limited to this, when the set time data is limited to within 2 bytes, the timer update process using the counter may be executed. According to this, the number of timers can be reduced, and the load on the CPU 56 can be reduced.

Before executing the timer update process shown in FIG. 43, various timers and various counters are set in the pointers, and then the timer update process is executed. S1011 to S1015 of b), S1021 to S1025 of FIG. 43 (c), and S1031 to S1035 of FIG. 43 (d) can be made into a common module. Specifically, S1001, S1011, S1021, and S1031 are "+1 for the counter indicated by the pointer 1 (initial value is 0)", and S1002, S1012, S1022, and S1032 are "whether the counter indicated by the pointer 1 has reached 25". "Determine whether", S1003, S1013, S1023, S1033 "return the counter indicated by the pointer 1 to the initial value", S10044, S1014, S1024, S1034 "the timer indicated by the pointer 2 is -1", S1005, S1015, S1025. , S1035 is set to "determine whether or not the timer indicated by the pointer 2 is 0", so that it can be a common module, and the burden on the main capacity can be reduced.

In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol by the method shown in FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (a'). Although the example of updating has been described, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the above-mentioned game control microcomputer to measure the variation time of the effect symbol (the effect execution time accompanying the variation display of the special symbol). It may be set by the same method as the computer 560 and updated by the same method. For example, in S8010 of the effect symbol variation start process of FIG. 30, a value corresponding to the variation time of the variation pattern specified by the received variation pattern command (for example, in the case of the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1, the special figure variation time 5.80 seconds is divided by the expiration time of the counter 100 ms58) is set as the initial value of the fluctuation time timer, and each time the processing during the effect symbol change of S802 is executed, the timer update processing shown in FIG. 43 (a) is executed. The same process as in When the processing is completed and the value is reached (YES), the counter is returned to the initial value (S1003), the timer is set to -1 (S1004), it is determined whether or not the timer is 0 (S1005), and the timer is set. If it is not 0, the (NO) process is terminated, and if the timer is 0, the value of the effect symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process of S803, and the process is terminated. According to this, the fluctuation pattern data is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using the counter for 1 byte separately. Therefore, the timer is also used on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is possible to lengthen the time that can be timed as compared with the case of using only, and it is possible not to increase the amount of data of the fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the above embodiment, as a stop time effect, a mode in which a timer display is executed in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop time is stopped. As the time effect, the timer display may be executed only in the lower part of the symbol display area of any one or two of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode is exemplified in which it is determined whether or not to execute the stop time effect after determining whether or not the variation display result is a big hit (after executing the special symbol normal processing). The present invention is not limited to this, and by deciding whether or not to execute the stop time effect before deciding whether or not to make the variable display result a big hit, the variable display result is completely obtained. The stop time effect may be executed regardless.

Further, in the above embodiment, by executing the timer display at the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R as the stop time effect, the timing of reaching the reach state and the effect symbol (left symbol, middle) as the pseudo continuous effect. The form suggesting the timing at which the symbol (design, right symbol) is temporarily stopped has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach thereof is determined by the number, size, type, etc. of the characters displayed on the effect display device 9. The timing of the state and the timing of the temporary stop of the effect symbol may be suggested, and as shown in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-93653) described above, the timing of the reach state according to the time chart. Or the effect symbol may suggest the timing of temporary stop.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state in the special symbol normal processing has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol normal processing is not limited to this. In the above, it may be decided whether or not to control the probabilistic state or the time saving state as the specific game state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, three symbols, a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, are provided as effect symbols, and a mode in which the stop timing of the three symbols is suggested by the stop time effect is illustrated. It is not limited to, and 4 or more symbols may be provided as the effect symbols, and the stop time effect suggests the stop timing of at least one of these plurality of symbols. You can do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect symbols (left symbol, right symbol) stop at the same symbol in the stop time effect, the timing at which the reach effect is executed, and the effect symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, etc.) as the pseudo continuous effect. The form suggesting the timing at which the right symbol) is temporarily stopped is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and thus, such as temporary stop of the effect symbol in the reach effect or the pseudo-continuous effect, etc. When the execution timing of a specific effect is suggested in the stop time effect, a case may be provided in which the specific effect is not executed at the timing suggested by the stop time effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the mini character acts on each timer display during the execution of the stop time effect, each of these timer displays is switched to a timer display in which the display is performed for a longer time than each of these timer displays. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and contrary to the additional effect, the mini-character acts on each timer display during the execution of the stop time effect. It is also possible to execute a shortening effect in which each timer display is switched to a timer display in which the display is performed for a shorter time than each of the timer displays.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the stop time effect is executed, the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped after the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped is specified. An example is illustrated in which the time of the timer display to be executed in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R is determined based on the above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop time effect is executed. When doing so, first determine the time of the timer display to be executed in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R, and according to the determined timer display time, the left symbol is set in the reach state or the pseudo continuous effect. , The middle symbol, and the right symbol may be determined when they stop.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the normal reach fluctuation pattern, when 6 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation, the left symbol and the right symbol stop in a combination indicating reach, and in the super reach fluctuation pattern, at the start of the fluctuation. Although the embodiment in which the left symbol and the right symbol stop in a combination indicating reach when 15 seconds have passed from the present invention is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and these left symbols and right symbols indicate reach. The timing of stopping in combination may be different for each fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stop time effect is used as a kind of advance notice effect, and a mode in which the effect display device 9 displays (executes) only when the execution of the stop time effect is determined is illustrated. The stop time effect is not limited to this, and the stop time effect may always be executed together with the variable display of the effect symbol.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a form suggesting a timing in which the left symbol and the right symbol stop in a combination indicating reach as a stop time effect, and a timing in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol temporarily stop as a pseudo continuous effect are provided. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop time effect is the timing at which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit or a miss, that is, the left symbol, the middle symbol. The symbol and the right symbol may indicate the timing of stopping in the mode determined in S8002 of the effect symbol variation start processing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the execution of the additional effect is determined by the stop time effect, the embodiment in which the additional effect is executed only once is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop is stopped. If the execution of the additional effect is determined by the time effect, the additional effect may be executed a plurality of times.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the stop time effect, a mode in which only the timing of the reach state, which is a predetermined effect, is suggested by the timer display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is a modified example. As a result, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit may be different depending on the timing suggested in the stop time production.

For example, the stop time effect is an effect that suggests the execution timing of the group effect. Then, when the execution of the group effect is determined in the advance notice effect determination process (S298; Y), the effect control CPU 101 indicates the execution timing of the group effect suggested in the stop time effect based on the determined type of the group effect. To determine. Specifically, when the variation pattern to be executed is a variation pattern in which the reach state is reached (reach effect is executed) 10 seconds after the start of the variation, the effect control CPU 101 is determined to execute the group effect A. For example, the timer display time is set to a higher rate than the timing during the reach effect after the reach state in which the group effect B is executed (for example, 13 seconds) and the timing before the reach state in which the group effect A is executed (for example, 7 seconds). ) On the other hand, if the execution of the group effect B is determined, the timer display time is set to a higher rate than the timing before the reach state in which the group effect A is executed, after the reach state in which the group effect B is executed. Determine the timing during the reach production.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the timer display of the time determined in the advance notice effect determination process by executing the advance notice effect process. At this time, when the time displayed as the timer display indicates the timing before the reach state, it suggests the execution of the group effect A whose jackpot expectation is lower than that of the group effect B. Therefore, the timing before the reach state It can be suggested that the jackpot expectation is low by the timer display indicating. Further, when the time displayed as the timer display indicates that the reach effect is being performed after the reach state, which is longer than the timing before the reach state, it is suggested that the group effect B having a higher expectation of big hit than the group effect A is executed. Therefore, it can be suggested that the timer display indicating the timing during the reach effect after the reach state has a higher expectation of a big hit than when the timer display indicating the timing before the reach state is executed.

As described above, in the modified example, the jackpot game state is set depending on whether the stop time effect suggesting the timing before the reach state or the stop time effect suggesting the timing during the reach effect after the reach state is executed. Since the controlled ratio can be different, is the stopped time effect to be executed a stop time effect that suggests the timing before the reach state or a stop time effect that suggests the timing during the reach effect after the reach state? It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the crab, and to improve the interest of the game.

In this modified example, when the execution of the group effect A is determined, the timer display time is determined at a rate of 90% before the reach state in which the group effect A is executed, and a rate of 10%. By deciding the timing during the reach effect after the reach state in which the group effect B is executed in, the execution of the group effect different from the actually executed group effect is suggested, such as suggesting the execution of the group effect B. Alternatively, even when it is determined not to execute the group effect, the timer display may be executed to suggest the execution of the group effect A or the group effect B.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that the reach effect and the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous effect, which are determined to be executed in advance according to the variation pattern to be executed, are executed in the stop time effect as predetermined effects. Is not limited to this, and as in the group effect of the modified example, the effect that the effect control CPU 101 determines to be executed is set as a predetermined effect, and the stop time effect suggests the execution of the predetermined effect. good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode is exemplified in which the execution timing of a predetermined effect such as a reach effect during a variable display or a temporary stop of an effect symbol in a pseudo-continuous effect is suggested in a stop time effect as a suggestive effect during the same change. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a periodic effect that is executed at regular intervals is executed regardless of whether or not the variable display is being executed. In the suggestion effect, the period until the start of the periodic effect may be suggested.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode is exemplified in which the execution timing of a predetermined effect such as a reach effect during a variable display or a temporary stop of an effect symbol in a pseudo-continuous effect is suggested in a stop time effect as a suggestive effect during the same change. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an effect executed in a state where the variable display such as during a big hit game is not executed is set as a predetermined effect, and until the predetermined effect is started in the suggested effect. The period may be suggested. In particular, during the big hit game, the sound output from the speaker 27, the light emission from the frame LED 28, and the effect display device in different rounds depending on whether or not the game state is controlled to the probabilistic state or the time saving state after the big hit game is completed. The predetermined effect may be executed by the image display or the like in 9, and the suggestion effect may indicate the number of remaining rounds, which is the period until the predetermined effect is started. As described above, when the predetermined effect and the suggestion effect are executed during the big hit game, the probability change state and the time saving state correspond to the specific game state.

The specific game state (big hit game state) is a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) that can be identified as the predetermined effect by the predetermined effect executing means. After a specific combination of symbols (doublet of the same symbol for each of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol) is displayed, and after a predetermined time (symbol confirmation stop time + jackpot start production time) elapses, a big prize is won. An example is shown in which the mouth is opened and a specific game state starts, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is provided in the game area after a specific combination of symbols (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed by a predetermined effect executing means. The specific gaming state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (a specific passage gate sensor or a winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the time when the big hit occurs, and even if the ball is exhausted before the big hit starts, the ball can be lent and the ball can be replenished.
Further, a plurality of specific regions may be provided, and the number of jackpot rounds may be different depending on which specific region is passed. In addition, a lottery for the number of big hit rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in that case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be different depending on which specific area is passed.

1 Pachinko game machine 9 Production display device 9L, 9C, 9R Design display area 56 CPU
91 Blade 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
560 Game control microcomputer

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A deciding means for deciding whether or not to control in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Variable display of effect identification information A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect of deriving and displaying at least a part of the variable display result at different timings in the effect.
Suggestion that suggests the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means by displaying a period display that can specify the period until the predetermined effect is executed. Suggestion that the suggestive effect can be executed in a plurality of different modes. Directing execution means and
With
The predetermined effect executing means is such that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between when the predetermined effect is executed at the first timing and when the predetermined effect is executed at a second timing different from the first timing. Execute the predetermined effect,
The predetermined effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the predetermined effects.
The suggestion effect execution means
The first suggestion effect that indicates that the predetermined effect is executed at the first timing by displaying the period display up to the first timing, and the first suggestion effect that the predetermined effect is executed at the second timing . a second suggested effect suggests displaying the time display of up to 2 timing, and non-increasing suggest production which does not increase period in the middle of the suggestion effect identified from the time period displayed as representation embodiment, from the period displayed as representation embodiment It is possible to perform an increasing suggestion effect , in which the specified period increases in the middle of the suggestion effect,
The suggestion effect can be executed in parallel at the same time, and the suggestion effect is executed so that the type of the predetermined effect suggesting the execution timing differs depending on the combination of the modes of the suggestion effect to be executed in parallel at the same time. It is possible
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether the non-increase suggestion effect is executed or the increase suggestion effect is executed, and the first suggestion effect is executed and the second suggestion effect is executed. Is different from when it is executed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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