JP5775053B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention performs variable display of identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of the identification information. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the special variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. Or a condition where a condition for paying out a winning ball is easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, when a specific display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state). The derived display means that the identification information (symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. In the specific gaming state, the special variable winning device (large winning opening) is opened a predetermined number of times so that the game ball can easily win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. Hereinafter, the period during which each special winning opening is open may be referred to as a round.

  In addition, in pachinko machines, normal identification information (ordinary symbols) different from the identification information is variably displayed, and provided in the starting area (for example, the start winning opening) when a predetermined display result (winning symbol) is derived and displayed. There is a configuration in which the variable winning device is changed to an open state so that the start condition is established (winning to the start winning port) can be established or is easily established.

  Some such gaming machines are configured such that there are a plurality of types of opening periods of the variable winning device, or a specific effect is executed based on the winning of a game ball in the variable winning device. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in a normal state, there are cases where the variable winning device is opened for 0.5 seconds and opened for 1.5 seconds depending on the type of the predetermined display result. In the probability variation state, it is described that the variable winning device may be opened for 1.5 seconds or opened for 3.0 seconds depending on the type of the predetermined display result. In addition, it is described that a specific effect (winning notification effect) is executed based on the fact that a game ball has won a prize in the variable winning device during the open state.

JP 2010-110475 A (paragraph 0165-0166, paragraph 0316-0324, FIG. 20, FIG. 48)

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured to execute the specific effects at the same rate uniformly without distinguishing which period the opening period of the variable prize apparatus is. For this reason, the specific performance becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a specific performance from becoming monotonous and improve the interest in gaming.

(1) Based on the fact that a predetermined starting condition is satisfied (for example, winning a game ball to the second starting winning port 14), variable display of identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) is performed, and the identification information A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display,
Based on the passing of a game medium (for example, a game ball) through a predetermined area (for example, the first gate 32 or the second gate 33), the game medium is changed to an open state where it is easy to win, and the game is started in response to the win. A variable winning device (for example, variable winning ball device 15) that establishes the condition;
Variable display of normal identification information (for example, normal symbol) different from the identification information is started, and a predetermined display result (for example, winning symbol, off symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display display result of the normal identification information. Sometimes, the variable winning device control means for changing the variable winning device to the open state (for example, the part for executing step S455 in the game control microcomputer 560),
In the variable display of the identification information based on the start condition established in response to the winning of a game medium in the variable winning device during the open state, a specific effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 67B and 67E). Specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect in a particular mode (for example, the portion of step S8001 in the effect control microcomputer 100),
Based on the determination that the specific effect is executed by the specific effect determining means, the specific effect executing means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes the specific effect during the variable display of the identification information. A part for executing steps S8018 and S851 based on the process table selected in step S8015),
External output means (for example, information output circuit 53) for outputting a passing signal indicating that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area to the outside of the gaming machine;
The variable winning device control means can control the variable winning device to a first open state in which the variable winning device is changed to the open state over a first period (for example, 0.1 seconds), and is different from the first period. It is controllable to the 2nd open state which changes to the above-mentioned open state over the 2nd period (for example, 5.3 seconds) (for example, when it is a low base state, as shown in Drawing 20 (A), a normal symbol) If it falls off, only a short-term opening of 0.1 seconds is performed, and if it is per normal symbol, a long-term opening of 5.3 seconds is performed)
The specific effect determining means includes a variable display of the identification information based on a start condition established in response to winning of a game medium in the variable winning device during the first open state, and a display of the identification information during the second open state. It is determined that the specific effect is executed at a different rate based on the variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition established in response to the winning of the game medium in the variable winning device (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). Is determined only when the result of step S6008 is Y (that is, only when a long-term opening of 5.3 seconds is performed) and the processing of steps S6011, S6012 is performed to execute the specific effect.

  With such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the specific effect in the variable display of the identification information based on the start condition established during the open state differs depending on whether the first open state or the second open state is set, the specific effect Can be prevented from becoming monotonous, and the interest in games can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The predetermined region includes a first predetermined region (for example, the first gate 32) and a second predetermined region (for example, the second gate 33),
The external output means includes an output terminal for outputting the passing signal,
The external output means outputs the passing signal from a common output terminal regardless of whether the game medium passes through either the first predetermined area or the second predetermined area.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of parts of a mechanism for outputting a passage signal to the outside and complication of wiring work.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the game medium passes through the second predetermined area during the output of the passing signal based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first predetermined area, the external output means outputs the passing signal being output. The passage signal is output based on the passage of the second predetermined region after a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed since the output was finished.

  According to such a configuration, since the passage signal is intermittently output, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of times the game medium passes.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The second period (for example, 5.3 seconds) is a period longer than the first period (for example, 0.1 seconds),
The specific effect determining means executes the specific effect only in the variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of a start condition established in response to the winning of a game medium in the variable winning device during the second open state. Then, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the processing of steps S6011 and S6012 only when the result in step S6008 is Y (that is, only when a long-term opening of 5.3 seconds is performed) and performs a specific production. May decide to run),
The specific effect executing means, when the specific effect determining means determines that the specific effect is to be executed, is established when a game medium is won in the variable winning device during the second open state. The specific effect is executed in the variable display of all the identification information based on the conditions (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S8321 to S8324 and specifies until the second reserved memory number becomes zero. By setting the effect flag, the specific effect is executed until all the start prizes for the second start prize opening 14 that has been open for a long time are consumed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the starting condition is satisfied during the second open state.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
If the start condition is further established in response to the winning of a game medium in the variable prize device during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect executing means variably displays the identification information based on the start condition. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes all the start prizes to the second start prize opening 14 during the long-term opening by executing the processes of steps S8321 to S8324. Even if a new start winning prize to the second start winning opening 14 occurs before the digestion, the second reserved memory number does not become zero until the newly generated start winning prize is digested, so the specific effect flag is maintained. The specific effect is continued even in the variable display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 newly generated).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the start condition is satisfied during the second open state even after the specific effect is started.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
When the start condition is satisfied, numerical data extraction means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560) extracts numerical data (for example, random R (random hit determination random number), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2)). Steps for executing steps S1216 and S1227)
Reservation storage for storing numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means as a reserved storage for a variable display of the identification information that has been established but has not yet been started, up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) Means (eg, a first reserved storage buffer, a second reserved storage buffer);
Whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information is set as the specific display result based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage unit before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. Pre-determining means for determining (for example, a part of step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560);
Based on the numerical data extracted when the starting condition is satisfied, whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information is determined prior to the determination by the prior determination means. Pre-start determination means (for example, a part for executing steps S1217 and S1228 in the game control microcomputer 560),
The specific effect determining means, based on a determination result of the pre-start determining means, includes a plurality of pieces of the identification information based on a start condition established in response to winning of a game medium in the variable winning device during the open state. It is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect in the variable display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a specific effect determination table corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning in step S6011, and executes step S6012). .

  According to such a structure, a player's expectation can be raised by performing a specific production | presentation in the variable display of several identification information.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The second period (for example, 5.3 seconds) is a period longer than the first period (for example, 0.1 seconds),
Predetermined effect execution means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 45) suggesting whether or not the variable winning device changes to the second open state. Part for executing steps S778 to S780 and S734 to S739 in 100),
Execution of a special effect that is different from the specific effect and executes a special effect (for example, reach effect) that suggests whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of the identification information. Means (for example, a part that selects a process table including reach in steps S8012, S8014, S8015, and S8016 in the production control microcomputer 100 and executes steps S8018 and S851).
The predetermined effect execution means restricts the execution of the predetermined effect when variable display of the identification information for executing the special effect is executed (for example, the processing of steps S755 and S758 in the effect control microcomputer 100). Part to execute).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the predetermined effect that suggests that the second open state is to be achieved, and to make the player pay attention to the special effect by executing the predetermined effect. It is possible to prevent a situation where it cannot be performed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a side view which shows the structural example of a stick controller. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a gate switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of a normal symbol stop. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution area of a predetermined effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined | prescribed effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined | prescribed effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined | prescribed effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case of performing the predetermined | prescribed effect which alert | reports the notification result of losing before alert | reporting that a special effect (reach effect) is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case of changing to special mode, after notifying that a variable winning ball apparatus is open | released for a long term. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display period of the button operation effective period and button operation suggestion display in an accessory act. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an accessory operating effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of an accessory operating effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of the accessory action in an accessory action effect. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd predetermined production process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd predetermined | prescribed effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an open | release alert | report effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production | presentation determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a specific effect. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of a specific production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening timing of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in other modifications from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of the game control board (main board | substrate) in another modification. It is a timing chart which shows the change of the detection signal of a 1st and 2nd gate switch, and the change of the passage signal output from an information output circuit.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. 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 mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. 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-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  A member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface, for example, on the upper surface, and is gripped by the player in a plurality of directions A stick controller 122 that can be tilted is attached (front, rear, left, and right).

  FIG. 2 is a side view showing a configuration example of the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes an operation rod 122A held by the player, and a trigger button 121 is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod 122A (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation rod 122A). Is provided. The trigger button 121 can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). It is configured as follows.

  A trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push / pull operation on the trigger button 121 or the like is built in the operation rod 122A. A tilt direction sensor unit 123 that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 122A is provided in the main body of the lower pan below the stick controller 122. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit 123 includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod 122A when viewed from the player's side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. 4) combining a parallel sensor pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 6 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod 122A when viewed from the player side. It includes two transmissive photosensors.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing down on a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 is configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed.

  The trigger button 121 provided on the stick controller 122 is configured such that the player can perform an instruction operation by pushing and pulling with an operation finger while the player holds the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand. Yes. The push button 120 is provided at a predetermined position of the glass door frame 2 that forms an upper plate separately from the stick controller 122, and the player pushes the push button 120 with an operating hand even when the player does not hold the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122. The instruction operation can be performed depending on the situation. Therefore, it is difficult for the trigger button 121 to be continuously operated as a continuous instruction operation compared to the push button 120.

  Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate. In this embodiment, for example, the vibration is generated by biasing the center of gravity of the shaft of the vibrator motor 126 or attaching a weight to the shaft, and controlling the rotation of the vibrator motor 126 by the effect control microcomputer 100 to thereby generate a stick controller. It is controlled so that 122 is vibrated.

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

The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.
Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. In the decorative symbol display area, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for production) “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “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. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). 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 decorative display that reminds the jackpot on the effect display device 9 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the decorative display is changed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9. In the effect display device 9, for example, an effect using a character image, a jackpot determination, and a change pattern determination are performed. An effect of displaying a notification image based on the result is also executed.

  Further, when the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started after the variable symbol display is started. There is a case where a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that do not become reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order design.

  When the shifted 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 decorative symbol variable display state starts after the variable symbol variable display is started. After reaching the reach state, the reach effect is executed, and a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that does not eventually become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit 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 decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, an effect accessory 127 that is a movable member is provided. The effect accessory 127 is attached to the rotating shaft of the movable member motor 128 and moves when the movable member motor 128 rotates. When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, an effect may be performed in which a movable object such as the effect accessory 127 or the like shields all or part of the screen.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the big winning opening (first big winning port) that becomes the winning area is opened. become. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, an effect area 9 </ b> F where an effect that suggests a display result of a normal symbol, a display result of a special symbol, and an effect that suggests the type of variation pattern is displayed.

  A vane-like movable member 76 driven by the motor 24 is provided on the left part of the effect display device 9. When the movable member 76 is controlled to a position where the movable member 76 is tilted to the left, the game ball enters a state where it can enter the second grand prize opening (open state). When the movable member 76 is controlled to a position that closes the second grand prize opening, the game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening (closed state). The game ball that has entered the second grand prize port is detected by the second prize port switch 71.

  In this embodiment, during the big hit game based on the 2R probability variation big hit, the first big winning opening is controlled to be open during the big hit game based on the 10R probability variation big hit and the 15R probability variation big hit. Further, the second big winning opening is controlled to be in an open state during the small hit game state and during the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit.

  The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a probability changing state (high probability state) after the big hit gaming state ends. “15R probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds (the openable time of each round is, for example, 29 seconds), and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends (however, in the short-time state) Is also controlled). “10R probable big hit” is a big win that is controlled to the big hit gaming state of 10 rounds (the openable time of each round is, for example, 29 seconds), and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends (however, in the short time state) Is also controlled).

  “Suddenly promising big hit” is allowed up to a small number of times of opening the big winning opening (second big winning opening) compared to 15R big hit or 2R probable big hit (in this embodiment, opening for 10 seconds is twice). However, after the big hit gaming state based on the probability change big hit suddenly ends, the state is shifted to the probability change state (however, only the probability change state is controlled, not the time reduction state). “Suddenly probable big hit” is also called “surprise big hit”.

  “Small hit” is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times that the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (second big prize opening) is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 10 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In this embodiment, in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state based on the sudden probability change big hit, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same. By controlling in such a manner, if the winning opening is opened twice for 10 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit, so the player is in a high probability state (probable change). State) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, in this specification, it is set as the round of opening times also about a small hit.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal 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. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A 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 the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of decorative symbols. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. 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.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming 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 game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the second winning port switch 71 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms the special winning opening, and the movable member 76 that forms the second large winning opening are controlled to be opened. An output circuit 59 for driving the motor 24 to be driven according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the decorative design is performed.

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating 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.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information relating to effects such as decorative symbol process flags. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80.

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode.

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 drives the movable member motor 128 via the output port 105 in order to operate the effect accessory 127.

  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 production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a 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 provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a 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 synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech 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 corresponding to the sound number data.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5).

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8).

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14).

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms).

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the type of the variation pattern or a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is for generating the display random number. This is a process for updating the count value of the counter. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one 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 accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33).

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in the figure are shown as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. Variation patterns are provided. Also, a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in the figure are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when using normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of reaching and have the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in the figure are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. Has been. In FIG. 7, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns used when suddenly sudden change is a big hit or a small hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the variation time is 32. It is fixed at 75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds).

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 big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later) (for jackpot type determination) (2) Random 2 (MR2): fluctuation Determine pattern type (variation pattern type determination) (3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine variation pattern (variation time) (variation pattern determination) (4) Random 4 (MR4): Normal Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a symbol (for normal symbol per determination) (5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine an initial value of random 4 (for determining a random 4 initial value)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5).

  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-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described 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 big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted to a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit lottery is increased, and also to a high base state, There are two cases: a case where only the probability state is transferred and a state where the high base state is not transferred (ie, the low base state). Is a jackpot determination table for probability variation, and a normal jackpot determination table is used in other cases.

  9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 9D determines the jackpot type using the holding 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). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 9E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “15R probability variable big hit”, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, eight determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, two judgment values are assigned to “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 2/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, there are “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” as shown in FIGS.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the high base state and the high probability state are entered. (See steps S166 to S169 described later).

  The “10R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 10-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the high base state and the high probability state are entered. (See steps S166 to S169 described later).

  The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the high base state is changed to the high probability state. (See steps S166 to S169 described later).

  The “2R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that allows only two (2 rounds) opening of the big prize opening as in the case of “sudden probability variation big hit” described later. The open time of the big prize opening per round is long (in this embodiment, 29 seconds). Therefore, in the case of “suddenly promising big hit”, which will be described later, it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to win the big winning opening during the big hit game, but in the case of “2R probable big hit”, the big winning Although the number of times the mouth is opened is small, it can be expected that the game ball will win the big prize mouth during the big hit game.

  In addition, the “sudden probability change big hit” is less than the number of times the special winning opening is opened compared to “15R probability change big hit” or “10R probability change big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). An acceptable jackpot. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” have a long opening time of 29 seconds per round, whereas “sudden probability variation big hit” takes one round. The opening time of the winning jackpot is as short as 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a winning prize during the big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the high probability state and is also changed to the high base state. (See S166 to S169).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the fun of the game is improved.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values that are compared with a random 1 value and correspond to "15R probability variation big hit", "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit", and "sudden probability variation big hit", respectively. Judgment value (big hit type judgment value) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  10A to 10C show the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, and FIG. 10D is an explanatory diagram showing the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C and the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D are displayed as the hit type determination results when it is determined that the variable display result is the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol, respectively. Accordingly, the table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. The relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type is shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, respectively.

  FIGS. 11A to 11D are explanatory diagrams illustrating the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. Of these, FIG. 11 (A) shows a variation pattern type determination table 135A for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 11B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Also, FIG. 11C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state of the probability variation state. FIG. 11D shows a variation pattern type determination table 135D for loss that is used when the gaming state is the high probability / low base state of the probability variation state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation level for at least big hits, such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. Further, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” means an appearance rate (probability) that a big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to a specific performance mode is executed. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and out of place) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B), in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 230 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific mode effect such as the pseudo ream and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storage. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B) are assigned. The “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display without a reach, a specific mode effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. This is a variable display pattern (variation pattern) used when the result is not a big hit.

  12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  The command 8E01 (H) is a normal symbol change start designation (hit) command indicating that the display result of the normal symbol is a win and starting the change of the normal symbol. The command 8E02 (H) is a normal command. This is a normal symbol variation start designation (deletion) command indicating that the symbol display result is out of the range and starting the variation of the normal symbol. Command 8E03 (H) is a normal symbol change end designation command indicating that normal symbol change (variable display) is to be ended.

  The command 8E04 (H) is a command (ordinary electric accessory release end designation command) transmitted when the variable winning ball device 15 is closed during the winning game based on the normal symbol hit. When the variable winning ball device 15 is released a plurality of times during the winning game based on the normal symbol hit, the normal electric accessory release end designation command is transmitted at the end of each opening. For example, in this embodiment, when the variable winning ball device 15 is released per ordinary symbol when in the low base state, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a short period of 0.1 seconds, and then 5 .3 seconds are opened for a long time (see FIG. 20), and when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed after the short opening of 0.1 seconds, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for 5.3 seconds. A command for ending opening of an ordinary electric accessory is sent twice in total when the process ends and closes.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed.

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game with “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, or “2R probability change big hit” is ended. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (low base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the low base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the high base state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (non-probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is not the probability change state. Command B004 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  The low base state designation command, the high base state designation command, the non-probability change state designation command, and the probability change state designation command may be collectively referred to as a gaming state designation command.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small win or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

  In this embodiment, in the winning determination process described later (see FIG. 28), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big win is set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the type of the big hit, Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, in the winning determination process described later, when it is determined that the game is “displaced”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In the case of other determination results, corresponding commands are transmitted as illustrated.

  17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, in this embodiment, which gaming state is displayed, which display result is a special symbol or decorative symbol display result, and a random number for determining a variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data in accordance with whether it is determined to be in any determination value range, and the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning determination process described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Determine whether or not. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize at least that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Similarly, the CPU 56 transmits the commands shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 according to the value of the variation pattern type determination random number determined in S232. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total pending storage number. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  Note that the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used for determining which of the above-described variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B). This is derived by extracting a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for loss. The same applies to the other variation categories 9 to 12 and 21 to 29, and each variation in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 10 (A) to 10 (D) and FIGS. 11 (C) and 11 (D). A value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to the pattern type is extracted to derive a threshold value used for category determination.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 fluctuation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 10 and 11), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3, a specific effect described later is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning.

  Further, the “specific effect” is a kind of notice effect that is executed by determining in advance the display result or the change display mode of the change display to be notified before the change display is started. In this embodiment, the effect is started from the variable display that is started after the start winning for the variable display to be notified is generated, and the specific effect is performed in one or more variable displays. Further, in this embodiment, after executing a predetermined effect to be described later and informing that the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long time (notifying the notification result of “◯”), the second reserved memory number is a predetermined number. On the condition that it is above (2 or more in this example), the mode is shifted to the special mode, and the specific effect can be executed. In this embodiment, when the specific effect is started, the execution of the specific effect is continued until the second reserved memory count becomes zero. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific effect does not necessarily end before the notice target change display, and may continue to be executed after the notice target change display ends.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state or a high base state, whether or not a big hit game is being played) The winning determination process is executed, the symbol designating command shown in FIG. 16 is always transmitted, and the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is transmitted. Then, based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or reach is reached before the variation display of the notice target is started. A specific performance to be notified is executed.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described 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 according to the contents shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates a decorative pattern variation pattern every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production 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”.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are used as the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S28) executed by the CPU 56 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the gate switch 32a is turned on, that is, that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 (step S411), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (step S412). Thereafter, any one of steps S400 to S404 is executed.

The processes in steps S400 to S404 are as follows.
Normal symbol normal processing (step S400): The CPU 56 is in a state where normal symbol variation can be started (for example, the normal symbol change display is not being executed in the normal symbol display 10 and a variable prize is awarded). When the ball device 15 is not in the open state), the value of the gate passing memory number is confirmed. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“1” in this example) indicating the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S401).

  Normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S401): A normal symbol process is set by setting a value corresponding to a variable display time (variation time of a normal symbol) until a normal symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed in the ordinary symbol process timer. Start the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“2” in this example) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S402).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step S402): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10. In addition, the normal symbol process timer is started by setting a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating the normal symbol stop time process (step S403) ( In this example, it is updated to “3”).

  Normal symbol stop process (step S403): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“0” in this example) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S400). If the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal symbol process timer is started by setting a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time in the normal symbol process timer. Further, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (in this example, “4”) indicating the process for releasing the normal electric accessory (step S404).

  Processing during normal electric accessory opening (step S404): When the normal symbol process timer times out, the CPU 56 closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the normal symbol normal processing (step S400). It is updated to the value shown (in this example, “0”).

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol hit determination table in which a determination value related to a normal symbol hit is set. In this embodiment, the range that can be taken by the random number for normal symbol determination is 1 to 250. However, in the normal symbol determination table, a determination value is set by comparison with the random number value for normal symbol determination.

  FIG. 20A shows a table used in the low base state. As shown in FIG. 20A, in the low base state, it is determined that there is a hit of 2/250. If it is determined that the winning is achieved, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened twice (the opening time for the first opening is 0.1 seconds, the opening time for the second opening is 5.3 seconds): The closing time (interval time) is 4.5 seconds). In the low base state, the normal symbol variation time (variable display time) is 10 seconds.

  Hereinafter, the first opening (0.1 second opening) is referred to as short-term opening, and the second opening (5.3 seconds opening) may be referred to as long-term opening. In addition, the timing which alert | reports a predetermined effect ((circle)) or a predetermined effect (x) is after opening for a short period. Therefore, at the time when the short-term release is performed, it is not possible to grasp whether or not the long-term release is performed by executing the predetermined effect, and the player's expectation (relative to the long-term release) can be further increased. . The predetermined effect is an effect of notifying whether or not the special effect (reach effect) is executed in the variation display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, or whether or not the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state. It is.

  FIG. 20B shows a table used in the high base state (short time state). As shown in FIG. 20B, in the high base state, it is determined that there is a probability of 249/250. When it is determined that the winning is achieved, the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened five times (the opening time of the first opening is 0.1 seconds, the closing time after the first opening is 0.1 seconds, 2 Each of the 5 open times is 1.36 seconds, and the interval time between 2 to 5 open times is 1.38 seconds). As described above, the first open mode of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is the same (both open for 0.1 seconds) in the case of hitting in the low base state and in the case of hitting in the high base state. The opening mode of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 after that is different. In the high base state, the normal symbol variation time (variable display time) is 1.5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 20, when the gaming state is in the low base state, it is a hit with a low probability, and when it is in the high base state, the probability is very high (in this example, it is approximately 100%, but it may be 100%). It ’s a hit.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, in this embodiment, even when the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is out of place, it can be changed only once for a very short time of 0.1 second. The winning ball device 15 is opened.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 56 operates in the normal state (low base state: non-time-short state) in the total open period in the winning gaming state (in the example shown in FIG. 20A, 0.1 seconds + 5.3 seconds). = 5.4 seconds) is shorter than the total open period in the high base state (short-time state) (in the example shown in FIG. 20B, 0.1 seconds + 1.36 seconds × 4 = 5.54 seconds). At the same time, the first opening period (0.1 second in the example shown in FIG. 20A) is shorter than the second opening period (5.3 seconds in the example shown in FIG. 20A). Control. Further, the CPU 56 sets the longest release period in the low base state (FIG. 20B in the example shown in FIG. 20B) in the hit base game state in the high base state. In the example shown in 20 (A), control is performed so as to be shorter than 5.3 seconds. Therefore, in the low base state, it is possible to give the player an impression as if it has been opened for a long period of time (because the first opening period is extremely short, the player may not notice the opening). As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state in the low base state. Further, in the low base state, there may be a case where the terminal is opened only once for a short period (for example, opened for 0.1 seconds). In such a gaming machine, a player who notices that 0.1 second has been released cannot know whether or not to release for a long time at that time, and the player's sense of expectation for long-term opening Can be further enhanced.

  Further, the CPU 56 has a total non-open period in the hit gaming state in the low base state (total of non-open state periods between a plurality of open states: 4.5 seconds in the example shown in FIG. 20A). Control is performed so as to be longer than the total non-opening period in the high base state (in the example shown in FIG. 20B, 0.1 seconds + 1.38 seconds × 3 = 4.24 seconds). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being excessively won in the variable winning device in the low base state and causing a disadvantage to the game store.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it can be said that it is disadvantageous on average on the point that the total opening time is short compared to the case of the high base state, but it is not in the high base state for a long time (5.3 seconds). Since the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released and there is a period during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is very easy to win, in this sense, the low base state includes a period more advantageous than the high base state. It can be said that.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a hit is made in a low base state, a long-term opening of 5.3 seconds is performed after an initial opening of 0.1 seconds and an interval period of 4.5 seconds. However, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when the first opening for 0.1 second is completed, the long-term opening notification image is displayed, and the opening for a long time is performed during the 4.5 second interval period. Will be notified. Then, the interval of 4.5 seconds and the long open period (5.3 seconds) is added to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 for a period of 9.8 seconds after the game ball is launched. It is set to a period sufficiently longer than the period X until reaching. With this configuration, in this embodiment, a player who recognizes that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long time when the long-term opening notification image is displayed fires a game ball. After that, a sufficient period is ensured until the launched game ball reaches the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Therefore, the period from the display of the long-term opening notification image to the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state is too short, and the variable winning ball after the player recognizes the display of the long-term opening notification image. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a profit cannot be obtained in time even if the game ball is won in the device 15.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the gate switch passage processing. In the gate switch passage processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example) (step S415). If the maximum value has not been reached, the CPU 56 increments the count value of the gate passing memory counter by 1 (step S416), extracts the value of the random number for normal symbol determination (random 4), which is a software random number, and stores the gate passing memory. The data is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number value (a general-purpose holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 55) (step S417). Further, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold storage display 41 by 1 (step S418).

  In the normal symbol normal process in step S400, the CPU 56 is in a state in which the normal symbol can be changed, and if the number of stored gate passages is not zero, the CPU 56 stores the symbol in the storage area (ordinary symbol holding storage buffer). It is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop a normal symbol as a winning symbol) using the value of the random number for determining the normal symbol and the normal symbol determining table shown in FIG. To do. That is, when the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol matches any of the determination values (determination values corresponding to the hit) set in the determination table per normal symbol, it is determined as a win. If it is determined that the game is a hit, the normal symbol hit flag is set. If the gaming state is the low base state (if the high base flag is not set), the CPU 56 uses the table shown in FIG. 20A, and if the gaming state is the high base state (the high base flag). If is set), the table shown in FIG. 20B is used. In this embodiment, the fact that the normal symbol variation display result is a win is also expressed as a win. Further, in this embodiment, the fact that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is out of order is also expressed as out of normal.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S401) in the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state (step S431). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the high base flag is set. If it is in the high base state, a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer (step S432). In the low base state, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer (step S433).

  Further, when the normal symbol normal process is determined to win (when the normal symbol per flag is set) (step S434), it is determined that the display result of the normal symbol is used and the normal symbol is displayed. Control is performed to transmit a normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command indicating the start of symbol variation to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S435). Normal symbol change start (out) command indicating that the normal symbol display result is determined to be off and normal symbol change is started when the normal symbol normal processing is determined to be off. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the gate passage storage counter by -1 (step S437), sets the value of the gate passage storage counter after the subtraction (that is, the number of reserved common memory) to EXT data, Control is performed to transmit the memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S438).

  Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S402) (step S439).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (step S402). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S441). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S441), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S445).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol variation time has elapsed (Y in step S441), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal symbol variation end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Along with (Step S442), the normal symbol stop symbol display time is set in the normal symbol process timer (Step S443). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S403) (step S444).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step S403). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S451). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (step S452).

  When the normal symbol process timer has timed out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 has a value corresponding to the normal electric utility operating time (0.1 second) of the normal symbol process timer opened for the first time. Is set (step S454). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, regardless of whether the game is a normal game or out of the normal game, the gaming state is a high base state (short time state) or a low base state. Regardless of whether or not (non-short-time state), the first opening mode of the variable winning ball device 15 is the same, so the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to 0.1 seconds regardless of the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 opens the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) 15 (step S455), and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal electric accessory releasing process (step S404). Is updated to "4") (step S456).

  The CPU 56 subtracts the value of the normal symbol process timer by 1 in the process during opening of the normal electric accessory, and when the value of the normal symbol process timer becomes 0, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is closed. To do. When the final opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is completed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S400). If it is not the last time, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the next normal electric accessory operating time (opening period of the variable winning ball device 15 (see FIG. 20)) in the normal symbol process timer, and again, The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened. Note that the CPU 56 does not immediately open the variable winning ball device 15 but opens it when a predetermined interval time (see FIG. 20) elapses. In the case of an unusual figure, the operation of the variable winning ball device 15 is terminated by simply releasing the short time of 0.1 seconds, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is changed to the normal symbol normal processing. (Step S400) is updated to a value (specifically “0”).

  Further, when the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is closed in the normal electric accessory opening process, the CPU 56 uses a normal electric accessory release end designation command (see FIG. 14) for effect control. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 100 is performed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (step S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example).

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Also, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a high probability flag or a high base flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1214).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 27) (step S1216). . Note that in the process of step S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 27, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process for determining in advance the start of the change display result and the change pattern type when the change based on the detected start winning is executed (step S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step S1218), and transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220).

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28).

  In addition, by executing the processing of steps S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Always sends both the symbol designating command and the variable category command to the production control microcomputer 100 every time the first winning prize opening 13 is won.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of steps S1218 to S1220, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first reserved memory A set of three commands of the number addition designation command is transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1224), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1225).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 27) (step S1227). . In the process of step S1227, hardware Random random R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step S1229), and transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1231).

  By executing the processing of steps S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Always sends both the symbol designation command and the variable category command to the production control microcomputer 100 every time the second start winning opening 14 is won.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processing of steps S1229 to S1231, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the second reserved memory are stored. A set of three commands of the number addition designation command is transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S1217 and S1228. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 9A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, determining the big hit type or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the determination process at the time of winning, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the jackpot or the jackpot is reached, and in which judgment value range the value of the jackpot type or the random number for determining the variation pattern type. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and, as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer A specific effect for notifying that a big hit or super-reach is reached is displayed during the display of the variation of the decorative pattern.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / It is confirmed whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the low base state is included is set (step S221). If the high probability flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process of step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. If there is a start winning at the second start winning port 14 (when the winning determination process at step S1228 is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state (specifically, the high probability flag and the high base flag are set in step S225). Whether or not).

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is determined.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y of step S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “05 (H)” indicating “small hit” as a symbol designating command. Is set (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 251, and determines that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251) in step S 232 described later. Then, it is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process in step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first 1D) shown in FIG. Using the special symbol 131a, it is determined whether the big hit type is “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process in step S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9E. 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step S230).

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot type determined by step S229 (step S231).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 to determine which value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “0B (H)”, “10” as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. A process of setting any value of (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

  29 and 30 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, 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 memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S1216 or step S1227 of the start-port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the probability that the game state is a big hit than when the gaming state is non-probability change state (normal state) Is configured to be high. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state is determined by whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9E.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variable big hit”, “ "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74).

Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75).
Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 10D as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (step S95). Note that the high base flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state, and is reset when the high base state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game.

  When the high base flag is not set (step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S96). If the high probability flag is not set (step S96), that is, if the gaming state is a normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S97). When the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (step S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 11A) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 11B). )) Is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the high probability flag is set, that is, when the gaming state is a high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 uses a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 11D) is selected (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high base flag is set, that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (in this embodiment, it is not controlled to a low probability / high base state, If the flag is set, a high probability / high base state), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135C for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 11C) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S101 is executed and the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 11C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 13). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and performs the processing of steps S92, S94, S98, S99, S100, or S101. By referring to the selected table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 12) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 13) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S107).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 6 designation) (see FIG. 14) according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S118. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. it can. Further, when the big hit type is “10R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Specifically, whether or not it is “10R probability variation big hit” is determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. it can. Further, when the big hit type is “2R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S115 and S116). Specifically, whether or not it is “2R probability variation big hit” is determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”. it can. When it is neither “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit” (that is, when “sudden probability variation big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command. This is performed (step S117).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S118). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S119). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S118), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S120).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S121).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag indicating the probability variation state and the high base flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S132). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, and when the big hit type is sudden big hit, A sudden probability big hit start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S133). The jackpot type is determined by data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  If it is confirmed in step S131 that the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (step S137). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S138. If the high probability flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating that the time is short is set (step S141). When the high base flag is set (that is, when it is not in the probability variation state but in the short time state), the value of the high base number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the short time state is decreased by -1. (Step S142). Then, when the value of the high base number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the high base flag (step S144). Then, the process proceeds to step S145.

  In step S138, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the high probability count counter. Then, when the value of the high probability count counter becomes 0, the high probability flag indicating the probability variation state (high probability state) is reset (steps S139 and S140). Then, the process proceeds to step S141.

  In step S145, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S150. If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). Also, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the special winning opening control timer (step S147). Further, the number of times of opening (specifically, twice) is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S148). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S149).

  In step S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). In step S162, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) if it is 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, and if it is “sudden probability sudden change big hit”. A small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  When the jackpot end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 sets a high probability flag and shifts the gaming state to the high probability state (probability change state) (step S166). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 71 times) in a high probability number counter for counting the number of times of display of fluctuation in the high probability state (step S167). If it is a 2R probability variable big hit (step S168), the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S171). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  By executing the processing of steps S166 to S170, in this embodiment, when the big hit game based on the probability change big hit is finished, the state is shifted to the probability change state (high probability state) when other than the 2R probability change big hit occurs. And transition to the short time state (high base state) (ie, transition to the high probability / high base state). When a 2R probability variation big hit occurs, the state is shifted to a high probability / low base state.

  In this embodiment, the high base flag set in the process of step S169 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is released. The high base flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  Next, the CPU 56 transmits a gaming state designation command (low base state designation command, high base state designation command, non-probability variation state designation command or probability variation state designation command) corresponding to the current gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S171). In the processing of step S171, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high base state designation command when the high base flag indicating the high base state (short time state) is set. When the high base flag is not set, control for transmitting a low base state designation command is performed. Further, when a high probability flag indicating a high probability state (probability variation state) is set, control for transmitting a probability variation state designation command is performed. When the high probability flag is not set, control for transmitting a non-probable change state designation command is performed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S172).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. In the main process, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S708.

  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 according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705).

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 15 to 17) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the normal symbol is 0 (step S707). If the value of the normal symbol variation time timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol variation time timer (step S708).

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 14 and 15) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms.

  37 to 40 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer (pointer indicating from which area in the command reception buffer the command should be read) is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read out.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 6 specifying command) in the RAM. In the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) (step S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S631), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S632). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening open designation command in the special winning opening open designated command storage area formed in the RAM (step S633). The production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the number of rounds during the big hit game by confirming the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. Can do.

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S635), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S636). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening after opening designation command in the designated winning opening after opening special command storage area formed in the RAM (step S637).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)) (step S643), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag. (Step S644).

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designating command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S652).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 41, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 in steps S1218 to S1220 and S1229 to S1231 in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. Within one timer interrupt, there are substantially three commands: a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count addition designation command (first reserved memory count addition designation command or second pending memory count addition designation command). Sent in batch. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a storage area is provided so that a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command can be stored in association with each other. Is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, command transmission is performed in the order of a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a pending storage number addition designation command within one timer interrupt. Thus, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command are stored in this order (in FIG. 41, the commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5). Examples stored are shown).

  It should be noted that each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 41 is used in the decorative symbol variation start process described later at the timing when the decorative symbol variation display is started each time the decorative symbol variation display is started. In step S8007, the contents are deleted one by one, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in the example shown in FIG. 41, since there is one second reserved memory, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. First, the variation display of the corresponding decorative pattern is executed. Then, since the first storage area in which the start winning command including the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored is only the storage area 5, each command stored in the storage area 5 is deleted. Next, when the second reserved memory does not newly occur, the decorative symbol variation display corresponding to the first special symbol variation display is executed. Since the first storage area in which the start winning command including the first reserved storage number addition designation command is stored is the storage area 1, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted, and the storage area Each command stored in the storage area 2 is shifted to the storage area 1, each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2, and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3. Then, each command stored in the storage area 5 is shifted to the storage area 4.

  In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command received when the start prize is generated are also referred to as a start prize command when they are comprehensively expressed. Of these commands at the time of starting winning, the reserved storage number addition designation command is also referred to as reserved storage information. Also, a symbol designation command which is a command indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning determination process (see FIG. 28) at the time of starting winning, a determination result of the big hit type, and a determination result of the variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designating command is stored (step S654). However, if a variable category command or pending memory count addition specification command has already been stored in the storage area where the latest symbol specification command is stored, it will be received before the variable category command within the current timer interrupt. This means that the symbol designating command to be received was missed. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the storage area (step S656A). However, if the pending storage count addition designation command has already been stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command or variable category command is stored, the first pending storage count addition designation command within the current timer interrupt This means that both of the symbol designation command and the variation category command to be received before the failure have been received. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first reserved storage number addition designation command in the first storage area that is free in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the first hold storage display unit 18c by 1 (step S656B). Further, the production control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S656C), and also stores the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. 1 is added (step S656D).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the storage area (step S658A). However, if the pending storage count addition designation command has already been stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command or variable category command is stored, the second pending storage count addition designation command within the current timer interrupt This means that both of the symbol designation command and the variation category command to be received before the failure have been received. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received second reserved memory number addition designation command in the first storage area that is free in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the second hold storage display unit 18d by 1 (step S658B). Further, the production control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S658C), and also stores the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Is incremented by 1 (step S658D).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 displays the first reserved memory display unit 18c or the second reserved memory display. One hold display in the unit 18d is deleted, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the combined hold storage number display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is updated (step S662A). For example, if the first hold memory number subtraction designation command is received, one hold display in the first hold memory display unit 18c is deleted, and if the second hold memory number subtraction designation command is received, One hold display in the second hold storage display unit 18d is deleted.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the total pending storage number stored in the total pending storage number storage area (step S662B). In addition, when the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area, and the second reserved memory. If a number subtraction designation command has been received, the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area is decremented by 1 (step S662C).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). The effect control CPU 101 also stores the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area, the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area, and the second reserved memory number storage area. 2 The number of reserved storage is cleared (step S665). In other words, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received and the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, the combined holding memory number, the first holding memory number, and the second holding memory number are 0 and the variable display is not executed. Therefore, the total number of reserved memories, the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved memory number to be stored are reset. By executing the process of step S665, the summation pending storage number, the first suspension storage number, the addition suspension or the subtraction omission of the second suspension storage number occurs in the production control microcomputer 100, Even if it becomes a state to recognize the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, the total reserved memory number, the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved memory number are reset by interrupting the reserved memory. Can return to normal.

  If the received effect control command is an ordinary symbol variation start designation command (step S671), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received ordinary symbol variation start designation command in the ordinary symbol variation start designation command storage area provided in the RAM. Store (step S672). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag (step S673) and sets a normal symbol variation flag indicating that the variation of the normal symbol is being displayed (step S674).

  In step S673, when receiving the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag, and issues a normal symbol variation start designation (off) command. When it is received, the normal symbol variation start designation (offset) command reception flag is set.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to 10 seconds to the normal symbol variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the ordinary symbol (step S675).

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the low base state, the variation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds, and when the gaming state is the high base state, the variation time of the normal symbol is 1.5 seconds. However, in step S675, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is uniformly set in the normal symbol variation time timer regardless of the gaming state. Even if a value corresponding to 10 seconds is uniformly set, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the predetermined effect described later is not performed when the high base state is set, so that troubles occur with respect to execution of the predetermined effect. There is no. In the high base state, the normal symbol change time timer value is reset by receiving the normal symbol change end designation command when the normal symbol change display ends after 1.5 seconds. (See step S677).

  If the received effect control command is a normal symbol change end designation command (step S676), the effect control CPU 101 resets the normal symbol changing flag and the normal symbol change time timer (step S677). Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the normal symbol variation display that has been completed this time is a normal one (step S678). It is to be noted that, specifically, whether or not it is a normal symbol, whether or not the normal symbol variation start designation command stored in the normal symbol variation start designation command storage area in step S672 indicates a hit (EXT data). Is “01 (H)”: see FIG. 14). In the case of hitting the usual figure, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the gaming state is the low base state (step S679). Whether or not it is in the low base state is, specifically, a value indicating that the value of the game state data set in step S682 described later indicates a low probability low base state (in this example, “01 (H)”. ) Or a value indicating a high probability low base state (in this example, “03 (H)”). In the low base state, the effect control CPU 101 uses an open notification standby time timer for measuring the standby time from the end of the normal symbol variation display to the display of the long-term release notification image described later. A predetermined value is set (step S680).

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the base is hit in the low base state, the variable winning ball apparatus is extremely short (0.1 seconds in this example) as the first opening. After 15 is released, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long period of time (5.3 seconds in this example) as the second opening after an interval period of 4.5 seconds. In this embodiment, after the first opening for 0.1 seconds, the player is displayed by displaying a long-term opening notification image indicating that a long-term opening is performed, as will be described later. Notifies that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long time. For this reason, in this embodiment, in step S680, the effect control CPU 101 uses the release notification waiting time timer as a predetermined value to end the normal symbol variation display and then ends the first release and starts the interval period. A value corresponding to the period up to (in this example, 0.1 second) is set.

  If the received effect control command is a gaming state designation command (low base state designation command, high base state designation command, non-probability change state designation command or probability change state designation command: see FIG. 15) (step S681), the effect control CPU 101 Sets a value corresponding to the gaming state specified by the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state data area secured in the RAM (step S682). Hereinafter, the value set in the gaming state data area is referred to as gaming state data.

  As an example, the value of the game state data is “01 (H)” in the low probability low base state (non-probability change non-short state). When the low probability high base state (non-probability short state), the value of the game state data is “02 (H)”. When the high probability low base state (probability variation non-short state state), the value of the game state data is “03 (H)”. The value of the gaming state data is “04 (H)” in the high probability high base state (short state at the time of probability change).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S684). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 42, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, and temporary stop symbol random numbers SR2 for pseudo continuous fluctuation. The predetermined effect determining random number SR3, the button effect determining random number SR5, and the specific effect determining random number SR6 are used.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, “in” in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols that are variable display results of decorative symbols. This is a random number used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in each “right” symbol display area. The final stop symbols are three decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. The combination of the big hit symbols of the decorative symbols is determined by any one of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols.

  The quasi-continuous change temporary stop symbol random number SR2 is a random number used to determine a symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be temporarily stopped during the variation of the decorative symbol accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect.

The predetermined effect determining random number SR3 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the predetermined effect.
The button effect determination random number SR5 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the button effect (see FIG. 50).

The specific effect determination random number SR6 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a first predetermined effect process (step S810A), a second predetermined effect process (step S810B), and an open notification effect process (step S810C).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize variable display of decorative symbols, but control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with changes in special symbols is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803).

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

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

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

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

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

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an execution section of a predetermined effect. The “predetermined effect” is whether or not a special effect (reach effect) is executed in the special symbol or decorative symbol display, or the variable winning ball device 15 is easy to enter (pass) the game ball (for example, open) This is an effect for notifying whether or not the state is controlled. In this embodiment, it may be notified that a predetermined type of hit (for example, a small hit) is made in a predetermined effect. In this embodiment, in a predetermined effect, an effect of a mode in which the roulette is rotated on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed. Further, the predetermined effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, the predetermined effect is executed in the order of the sign effect, the start effect, the notification effect, and the result notification effect. The period in which the sign effect is executed is referred to as a first period, and the period in which the start effect, the notification effect, and the result notification effect are executed is referred to as a second period.

  Also, the execution of the first period effect (predictive effect) may be omitted. In addition, the period of the result notification effect may be shortened.

  The sign effect is an effect that reminds the player that the predetermined effect is started. The start effect is an effect for causing the player to recognize that the predetermined effect has started. The notification effect is an effect that causes the player to expect the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to be controlled so that the game ball can easily enter. The result notification effect is an effect that allows the player to recall whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the presence or type of the predetermined effect is determined and triggered by the start of the variable symbol display, the special symbol or the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In some cases, the presence or type of a predetermined effect is determined and the predetermined effect is executed in response to the start of. Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect that is executed by the determination process triggered by the start of the normal symbol variation display is referred to as a “first predetermined effect”, and the start of the special symbol or decorative symbol variation display is started. There is a case where a predetermined effect that is executed when the determination process is performed as an opportunity is referred to as a “second predetermined effect”.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a predetermined effect. FIG. 45 illustrates an effect for notifying that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (in this example, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long time). Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 45A, the variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state where the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 45B). ). At that time, display control is performed such that the character image 9a displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 moves. The effect by such display control corresponds to the sign effect.

  Next, control for displaying a notification image (for example, an image displaying “roulette chance”) 9b that is an image for an effect as if a predetermined effect is started is executed (see FIG. 45C). . The effect by such display control corresponds to the start effect. Then, the notification effect is started.

  In this embodiment, the notification effect is an effect in which the symbol fluctuates in the effect area 9F (an effect in a form in which the roulette rotates) (see FIG. 45D). After that, in the effect area 9F, an image 9c is displayed that suggests that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (see FIG. 45E). Next, a notification image 9d is displayed so as to notify that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (see FIG. 45F). Thereafter, the effect display device 9 displays an image 9e that clearly indicates that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (open state) (see FIG. 45G). Note that a period during which display control as shown in FIGS. 45E and 45F is performed corresponds to a period of result notification effect.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a state in which the variable winning ball device 15 is likely to enter the game ball based on the reception of the normal symbol variation end designation command after receiving the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command. The image 9c suggesting that the control is to be controlled is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 45E), and the variable prize is received based on the reception of the normal electric accessory opening end designation command transmitted at the end of the first opening. A notification image 9d is displayed so as to notify that the ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (see FIG. 45F).

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the predetermined effect. FIG. 46 illustrates an effect for informing that a predetermined type of hit (in this example, a small hit) is made.

  As shown in FIG. 46A, the variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state where the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 46B). ). At that time, a sign effect such that the character image 9a displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 moves is executed.

  Next, a start effect that is an effect as if the predetermined effect is started is executed (see FIG. 46C). Then, the notification effect is started.

  The notification effect is an effect such that the symbol fluctuates in the effect area 9F (see FIG. 46D). Thereafter, in the effect area 9F, an image 9f that suggests a predetermined type of hit (in this example, a small hit) is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 46E). Next, a notification image 9g that displays the occurrence of a predetermined type of hit is displayed (see FIG. 46F). Thereafter, the effect display device 9 displays an image 9h clearly indicating that the second grand prize opening (by the movable member 76) is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (open state) (FIG. 46F). )reference). Note that a period during which display control as shown in FIGS. 46E and 46F is performed corresponds to a period of result notification effect.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing still another example of the predetermined effect. FIG. 47 illustrates an effect for notifying that the reach effect (normal reach effect or super reach effect) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 47A, the variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state where the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 47B). ). At that time, a sign effect such that the character image 9a displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 moves is executed.

  Next, a start effect which is an effect as if a predetermined effect is started is executed (see FIG. 47C). Then, the notification effect is started.

  The notification effect is such an effect that the symbol fluctuates in the effect area 9F (see FIG. 47D). Thereafter, in the effect area 9F, an image (image for notifying that the expectation degree of the big hit is high) 9i that suggests reaching is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 47E). In the example shown in FIG. 47, an image including the character string “extreme heat” is shown as the image 9i that suggests reaching, but in this embodiment, the image that indicates reaching is reached. There are two types of images: an image including a character string of “Fever” and an image including a character string of “Chance”. In this embodiment, in the case of super reach, the image including the character string of “hot” is stopped and displayed as compared with the image including the character string of “chance” compared to the case of normal reach. The ratio is high.

  Then, the display state of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state (see FIG. 47F). Thereafter, an image 9j that clearly indicates the occurrence of super reach is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 47F). Note that a period during which display control as shown in FIGS. 47E and 47F is performed corresponds to a period of result notification effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, a predetermined effect for notifying that a special effect (reach effect) is executed or that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in a state where a game ball is likely to enter (pass) is executed. In such a case, before the notification result is notified, the special effect (reach effect) is not executed, and the variable winning ball device 15 is not controlled to be in a state where the game ball is likely to enter (pass) (notice result of miss). There is a case where a predetermined effect (that is, a “false” predetermined effect) is executed.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in a case where a predetermined effect for notifying the result of notification of losing is executed before notifying that a special effect (reach effect) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, the variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state where the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 48B). ). At that time, a sign effect such that the character image 9a displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 moves is executed.

  Next, a start effect that is as if a predetermined effect is to be started is executed (see FIG. 48C). Then, the notification effect is started.

  The notification effect is such an effect that the symbol fluctuates in the effect area 9F (see FIG. 48D). Thereafter, in the effect area 9F, the reach effect is not executed, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is also stopped and displayed, which suggests that the game ball is not controlled to enter (pass) easily (passage notification result) ( (See FIG. 48E).

  Next, the effect for the notification is again performed in the effect area 9F, and the effect that the effect for the notification is started is executed again (see FIG. 48F). Thereafter, in the effect area 9F, an image (image for notifying that the expectation degree of the big hit is high) 9i that suggests reaching is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 48G). Then, the display state of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state (see FIG. 48H). Thereafter, an image 9j that clearly indicates the occurrence of super reach is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 48I).

  Further, in this embodiment, after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is informed in the manner shown in FIG. 45 that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long time, the second that occurs while the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long time. In response to the start winning at the start winning port 14, the special mode may be developed by shifting to the special mode.

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in the case of shifting to the special mode after it is notified that the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long time. In the example shown in FIG. 49, when the gaming state is the low base state, the first reserved memory number is 1 and the second reserved memory number is 0, the predetermined effect is executed and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 shows a case where it is informed that 15 will be opened for a long time.

  After the predetermined effect is executed and “◯” is displayed as the notification result in the effect area 9F, as shown in FIG. 49A (corresponding to FIG. 45G), the variable winning ball device 15 is connected to the game ball. When the image 9e clearly indicating that the state is controlled to be easy to enter (open state) is displayed, long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (5.3 seconds in this example) is started. Then, since the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, it becomes easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14, and when the starting winning at the second starting winning port 14 occurs, as shown in FIG. 49 (B). One hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 18d.

  Next, in this embodiment, since the display of the variation of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the variation display of the second special symbol is started based on the occurrence of one second reserved memory, As shown in FIG. 49C, the decorative symbol variation display is started correspondingly. The example shown in FIG. 49C shows a case where the long-term opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is still continued when the decorative symbol variation display corresponding to the second special symbol variation display is started. Has been.

  If the decorative symbol variation display corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol is started while the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is still open for a long time, as shown in FIG. 49 (C), A specific introduction effect is executed in such a manner that the stage curtain closes on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Next, as shown in FIG. 49 (D-1) and FIG. 49 (D-2), while the variable winning ball apparatus 15 continues to be opened for a long time even during the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol with the specific introduction effect. Based on the occurrence of the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the second reserved memory number increases, and the reserved display in the second reserved memory display portion 18d increases. In the example shown in FIG. 49 (D-1), a case is shown in which the second reserved memory number has increased to four before the long-term release of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ends, and FIG. In the example shown in D-2), a case is shown in which the second reserved memory number has increased by one until the long-term opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ends.

  Next, the display of the decorative symbols with the specific introduction effect is terminated, and after the long-term opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is also terminated, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in response to the next variable display of the second special symbol. In this case, if it is decided to execute the specific effect if the second reserved storage number is accumulated more than the predetermined number (in this example, 2 or more), as shown in FIG. 49 (E-1). Then, the stage curtain opens and a character string such as “special mode” is displayed to notify that the mode has been switched to the special mode. Then, after that, during the transition to the special mode, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode described later (see FIG. 67). On the other hand, if the second reserved memory number is not accumulated more than the predetermined number, as shown in FIG. 49 (E-2), the display is not shifted to the special mode, and thereafter, the normal decorative symbol variation display is executed. (That is, the specific performance is not executed).

  In the example shown in FIG. 49, when the variable display of the variable winning ball device 15 is still continued when the variable display of the first second special symbol is started, the first special symbol of the first second special symbol is continued. If the long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 has already ended when the variable display is started, the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number without going through the specific introduction effect shown in FIG. If it is, the mode is immediately shifted to the special mode in the mode shown in FIG. 49 (E-1), and if the second reserved memory number is not equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the normal decorative design in the mode shown in FIG. Will be displayed.

  Next, a normal notice effect (effect related to a notice that is not a specific effect) will be described. In this embodiment, the “actual operation effect” is performed as the notice effect. When the “actual operation effect” is performed, a button operation suggestion display 201 that suggests an operation by the push button 120 is displayed on the effect display device 9. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, the button operation suggestion display 201 includes a display including a pattern imitating the shape of the push button 120 together with the character string “PUSH!”. A meter 202 indicating the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed below the button operation suggestion display 201.

  The display period of the button operation suggestion display corresponds to a period during which the operation of the push button 120 is effective (operation effective period). The display mode of the meter 202 changes according to the remaining display time of the button operation suggestion display 201. The player can roughly grasp the remaining time during which the operation of the push button 120 is effective based on the remaining display time of the button operation suggestion display 201.

  The button operation suggestion display 201 corresponds to an operation-time effect that notifies the possibility that the display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol will be a big hit symbol.

  The display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is set to end before the effective period of the actual operation of the push button 120. As an example, as shown in FIG. 50, the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 ends before the actual operation valid period of the push button 120 ends (in this example, 0.2 seconds before). Usually, the player recognizes that the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is the operation effective period of the push button 120, and tries to operate the push button 120 before the meter 202 becomes empty (corresponding to the end of the period). Try. When the display period is matched with the operation effective period, when the player operates the push button 120 at the end of the operation effective period based on the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201, the player actually pushes. A situation may occur in which the button 120 has been operated after the operation valid period has elapsed. In that case, there is a problem that the player misunderstands that the predetermined effect is not executed even though the push button 120 is operated within the operation effective period. However, in this embodiment, since the display period of the button operation suggestion display ends before the operation effective period, it is possible to prevent such misunderstandings from occurring.

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an accessory act. FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of an accessory act. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of the accessory operation in the accessory operation effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 51 and 53, the accessory act effect is executed after reaching the reach state (see D00). In addition, when the actor action effect is executed, a battle effect in which the teammate character image 400 and the enemy character 401 image compete with each other is executed (see D00 in FIG. 51 and FIG. 53A). . Thereafter, the battle effect is interrupted, and the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 are displayed on the effect display device 9 (see D01 in FIG. 51 and FIG. 53 (B)).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 51, a battle effect is interrupted and the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the effective period of the operation of the push button 120.

  In the example shown in FIG. 51, there are a “victory effect”, a “defeat effect”, and a “resurrection effect” as the mode of the effect activation effect.

  In the mode of “winning effect” shown in D11 to D13, when the player operates the push button 120 within the operation effective period of the push button 120, the effect object 127 operates immediately (D11 in FIG. 51 and FIG. 53). (See (C) and (D)), after the character image 402 of “Victory” and the specific character image 403 are displayed on the effect display device 9 (see D12 in FIG. 51 and FIGS. 53C and 53D). The decorative symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (see D13 in FIG. 51 and FIGS. 53C and 53D).

  In the mode of “defeat effect” shown in D31 and D33, when the player operates the push button 120 within the operation valid period of the push button 120, the character image 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 immediately after. After (see D31 in FIG. 51 and FIG. 53 (G)), the decorative symbol indicating the disengagement is stopped and displayed (see D33 in FIG. 51 and FIG. 53 (G)).

  In the “revival effect” mode shown in D21 to D23, when the player operates the push button 120 within the operation valid period of the push button 120, the character image 404 “defeat” is once displayed on the effect display device 9 immediately after. (Refer to D21 in FIG. 51 and FIGS. 53 (G) and (H)), then the effector 127 operates (see D22 in FIG. 51), and the decorative symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (in FIG. 51). D23 and FIGS. 53 (G) and (H)).

  When the notice effect is executed in the form of the revival effect, the action of the effect accessory 127 as the effect at the time of operation is performed when a predetermined time elapses from when the push button 120 is operated. Become. In that case, when the push button 120 is operated, an effect different from the effect at the time of operation (in the example shown in FIG. 51, an effect of displaying the character image 404 of “defeat”) is executed.

  In addition, the action of the effect accessory 127 corresponds to a special effect that is executed based on the operation of the push button 120 during the execution of the operation time effect (in this example, the button operation suggestion display 201). . As shown in FIG. 51, when the “revival effect” is executed, the special effect (actuation of the effect object 127) is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the push button 120 was operated. .

  When the push button 120 is not operated within the operation valid period and the victory effect or the revival effect is selected as the mode of the actuating effect (see FIG. 52F), the effect display device 9 displays “ A character image 404 of “defeat” is displayed (see D21 in FIG. 52). However, after the effect accessory 127 is operated (D22 in FIG. 52), finally, a decorative symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed (D23 in FIG. 52).

  When the push button 120 is not operated within the operation effective period and the defeat effect is selected as the mode of the actuating effect, the character image 404 of “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 ( (See D31 in FIG. 52 and FIG. 53 (I)). Thereafter, the decorative pattern indicating the disengagement is stopped and displayed (see D33 in FIG. 52 and FIG. 53 (I)).

  As shown in FIG. 52, in this embodiment, when the push button 120 is not operated within the operation valid period, even if the victory effect is selected as the aspect of the accessory operation effect, The victory effect is not executed and the revival effect is executed.

  54 to 57 are flowcharts showing the first predetermined effect process (step S810A). In the first predetermined effect process, the predetermined effect is started when a predetermined condition is met, triggered by the start of the normal symbol variation display.

  In the first predetermined effect process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a first predetermined effect executing flag indicating that the first predetermined effect is being executed is set (step S731). If the first predetermined effect executing flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second predetermined effect executing flag indicating that the second predetermined effect is being executed is set ( Step S732). If the second predetermined effect execution flag is set, the process is terminated. If the second predetermined effect execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S741.

  When the first predetermined effect execution flag is set in step S731 (that is, when the first predetermined effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 measures the effect period of the first predetermined effect. The value of the first predetermined effect timer for this is -1 (step S734). Then, when the value of the first predetermined effect timer becomes 0 (step S735), the first predetermined effect is ended (step S736). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first predetermined effect executing flag (step S737). Also, if the CPU 101 for effect control has notified “◯” as the notification result in the first predetermined effect (Y in step S737A), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long time in the first predetermined effect. An open notification completed flag indicating the notification is set (step S737B).

  When the value of the first predetermined effect timer is not 0, when it is determined to execute the “predetermined effect (◯)” in the process of step S759, the effect control CPU 101 ends the opening of the ordinary electric accessory. It is confirmed whether a designated command has been received (step S738). In step S738, the effect control CPU 101 sets the normal electric accessory release end designation command transmitted first after receiving the normal symbol variation end designation command as a confirmation target. That is, the command related to the first opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is to be confirmed (when the normal electric accessory opening end designation command transmitted after the second time is received, the command is not received in step S738. .) The effect control CPU 101 displays the notification image 9d (see FIG. 45 (F)) on the display screen of the effect display device 9 when receiving the normal electric accessory release end designation command (step S739).

  When the value of the first predetermined effect timer is not 0, for example, the effect control CPU 101 receives the normal symbol variation end designation command after receiving the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command. Based on this, the variable winning ball device 15 is also stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 for the image 9c (see FIG. 45E) suggesting that the game ball is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter.

  Since it is informed that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state when the first ordinary electric accessory opening end designation command is received, the second variable winning ball device 15 is substantially controlled. It is notified that is controlled to the open state. In this embodiment, the second variable winning ball apparatus 15 has a long open period (see FIG. 20A). Therefore, by performing the notification, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state in the low base state.

  In step S741, the effect control CPU 101 is set with a next variation flag (a flag indicating that it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect during the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol to be started next). Check if it is. If the next fluctuation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S761.

  When the next variation flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 is operating the non-variable period measurement timer (a timer for measuring a period during which the variation (variable display) of special symbols and decorative symbols is not started). It is confirmed whether it is (not 0) (step S742). If the non-change period measurement timer is not operating, the process proceeds to step S751. Since the change of the special symbol and the change of the decorative symbol are synchronized, the following description will be made taking the change of the special symbol as an example.

  When the non-change period measurement timer is operating, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the special symbol change has started (step S743). Whether or not the variation of the special symbol is started is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process or the decorative symbol variation process. When the change of the special symbol is started, the process proceeds to step S771.

  When the change of the special symbol is not started, the CPU 101 for effect control decreases the value of the non-change period measurement timer by −1 (step S744). When the value of the non-change period measurement timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S771 (step S745). If the value of the non-change period measurement timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  In step S751, the effect control CPU 101 receives a normal symbol variation start designation command indicating that a normal symbol variation start designation command (ordinary symbol variation start designation (hit) command or normal symbol variation start designation (disconnection) command) has been received. It is checked whether the flag (ordinary symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag or ordinary symbol variation start designation (out)) command reception flag) is set. If it is not set, the process is terminated.

  When the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the game state data is a value indicating the high base state (step S752). If the value indicates a high base state, the process is terminated.

  If the value does not indicate the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit gaming state (including the small hit gaming state) is present (step S753). Whether or not the game state is a big hit gaming state is confirmed, for example, by the value of the effect control process flag. In this case, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 101 is in the big hit gaming state when the value of the effect control process flag is 4 or more. If it is a big hit gaming state, the process is terminated.

  When it is not the big hit game state, the CPU 101 for effect control stores whether or not a symbol designation command (design 6 designation command: see FIG. 16) corresponding to the small win is stored in the start winning storage area (see FIG. 41). (Step S754). If the symbol designation command corresponding to the small hit is stored, the process is terminated.

  When the symbol designation command corresponding to the small hit is not stored, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific effect execution flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed is set (step S754A). ). If the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the process ends.

  If the specific effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the specific introduction effect execution flag indicating that the specific introduction effect is being executed is set (step S754B). If the specific introduction effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific introduction effect is being executed), the process ends.

  If the specific introduction effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S755). Whether or not the special symbol is changing is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process or the decorative symbol change stopping process. When the special symbol is not changing, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not one minute or more has passed since the change of the special symbol is finished (step S757).

  For example, the determination process of step S757 is realized by preparing a timer for measuring the time after the change of the special symbol is completed and checking the measurement value of the timer. If one minute or more has passed since the change of the special symbol is finished, the process is finished. When the time since the change of the special symbol is less than 1 minute, the process proceeds to step S759.

  Also, ending the processing when one minute or more has passed since the change of the special symbol has taken into consideration that the player will continue playing for a while after the change of the special symbol has ended. Because. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol in the low base state is 10 seconds (see FIG. 20), and the upper limit value of the number of gate passages stored (ordinary symbol hold number) is 4. Therefore, [4 × This is because it is considered better to execute the process of step S759 until a time slightly longer than [10 seconds] elapses.

  When the special symbol is changing, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not a predetermined time (11.5 in this example) has elapsed since the start of the change (step S758). If the predetermined time has elapsed, the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when the decoration pattern change (variable display) is executed by the change pattern in which the super reach effect is executed, the super reach effect is started after 11.5 seconds from the start of the change.

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the presence and type of the first predetermined effect (step S759). Then, control goes to a step S764. Note that the elapsed time from the start of change is determined, for example, based on the value of the change time timer (see FIGS. 64 and 72).

  In step S759, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence and type of the first predetermined effect (which notification result is to be used) using, for example, the first predetermined effect determination table shown in FIG.

  In the first predetermined effect determination table shown in FIG. 58, when the display result of the normal symbol is changed to the off symbol (corresponding to the case where the normal symbol variation start designation (off) command reception flag is set) and the display of the normal symbol In accordance with each of cases where the result is a winning symbol (equivalent to the case where the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag is set), a determination value corresponding to not executing the predetermined effect, and the predetermined effect The determination value corresponding to executing (×), the determination value corresponding to executing the predetermined effect (◯), and the determination corresponding to executing the predetermined effect (○) after the predetermined effect (×) Value is set. The predetermined effect (×) is a predetermined effect for notifying that the reach effect is not executed and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not controlled so that the game ball easily enters (passes) (notification result of the loss). The predetermined effect (◯) is a predetermined effect for notifying that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled so that the game ball easily enters (passes). In the first predetermined effect determination table, at least a determination value corresponding to executing the predetermined effect may be set. FIG. 58 shows the number of determination values, not the determination value itself.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts a predetermined effect determining random number (see FIG. 42) in the process of step S759, and when the predetermined effect determining random number matches one of the determination values corresponding to executing the predetermined effect. Then, it is decided to execute a predetermined effect. When the normal symbol variation start designation (out of) command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 uses the determination value relating to “ordinary symbol outage” in the first predetermined effect determination table, and the normal symbol variation When the start designation (hit) command reception flag is set, the determination value relating to “per normal symbol” in the first predetermined effect determination table is used.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag when executing the process of step S759. The effect control CPU 101 also resets the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag if the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set even when it is determined as “Y” in step S733. The effect control CPU 101 also sets the normal symbol variation start designation command that has been set even if the process has not shifted to the process of step S759 due to the determination of “Y” in steps S752, S753, S754, S757, and S758. Reset the reception flag.

  In this embodiment, the determination process of the first predetermined effect in step S759 may be performed only when the low base state is achieved by executing the process in step S752, which is normal as shown in FIG. Since the first predetermined effect in which the notification result is “◯” may be executed only when the symbol is per symbol, the first predetermined effect is executed and the notification result of “◯” is notified. Will be notified that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long period of 5.3 seconds (see FIG. 20).

  In step S <b> 761, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special symbol change has started. Whether or not the change of the special symbol has been started is determined by, for example, the value of the effect control process flag. When the variation of the special symbol has not started, the value of the effect shortening timer (timer for determining the degree of shortening the effect period of the predetermined effect) is incremented by 1 (step S762). When the change of the special symbol is started, the process proceeds to step S771.

  In step S764, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect. Note that it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect in the process of step S759. If it is not decided to execute the first predetermined effect, the process ends.

  When it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S765). Whether or not the special symbol is changing is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process or the decorative symbol change stopping process. If the special symbol is not changing, the process proceeds to step S770. If the special symbol is changing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the change pattern is not reachable (step S766). If the variation pattern includes a reach effect, the process proceeds to step S771.

  When the variation pattern is a deviation that does not reach, the effect control CPU 101 normally has the remaining time of variation of the special symbol (for example, specified by the value of the variation time timer shown in FIGS. 64 and 72). It is confirmed whether or not it is shorter than the symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds: equivalent to a period until the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter) (step S767). If not shorter, the process proceeds to step S771.

  When the remaining time of the change of the special symbol is short, the production control CPU 101 has a hold memory (at least one of the value of the first hold memory number counter and the value of the second hold memory number counter is not 0). Whether or not (step S768). If there is no pending storage, the process proceeds to step S771.

  If there is an on-hold storage, the effect control CPU 101 sets the next fluctuation flag (step S769).

  In step S770, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to a predetermined time (3 seconds in this example) in the non-change period measurement timer.

  In step S771, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the next fluctuation flag is set. If the next fluctuation flag is set, a predetermined effect pattern corresponding to the value of the effect shortening timer (see steps S741, S761, S762) is selected (step S772). Specifically, the pattern of the predetermined effect is determined as a pattern in which the period obtained by subtracting the value of the effect shortening timer from the period of the predetermined effect shown in FIG. The shortened period is a period of the result notification effect shown in FIG.

  If the next fluctuation flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the non-change period measurement timer (see steps S742, S743, and S744) is 0 (step S773). . When the value of the non-change period measurement timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 selects a predetermined effect pattern according to the value of the non-change period measurement timer (step S774). Specifically, the pattern of the predetermined effect is determined as a pattern in which the period obtained by subtracting the value of the non-change period measurement timer from the period of the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 44 is the effect period. The shortened period is a period of the result notification effect shown in FIG.

  If the value of the non-change period measurement timer is 0 (the non-change period measurement timer has timed out), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S775). ). If the special symbol is changing, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a predetermined effect pattern starting from the second period (see FIG. 44) (step S776). When the special symbol is not changing, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a predetermined effect pattern starting from the first period (see FIG. 44) (step S777).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time corresponding to the determined predetermined effect pattern in the first predetermined effect timer (step S778). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the first predetermined effect (step S779) and sets the first predetermined effect executing flag (step S780).

  Note that when the first predetermined effect execution flag is set, information that can specify the notification result of the first predetermined effect is also set. In this case, for example, a flag indicating that the notification result is “X”, a flag indicating that the notification result is “◯”, and execution of the predetermined effect (◯) after the predetermined effect (×). A flag may be set.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the second predetermined effect process (step S810B). In the second predetermined effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a new variation category command has been received (step S5201). When the new variation category command is received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first predetermined effect executing flag is set (step S5202). If the first predetermined effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect execution flag is set (step S5203). If the second predetermined effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect determination flag indicating that the execution of the second predetermined effect is determined is set. (Step S5204).

  If the second predetermined effect determination flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the next variation flag is set (step S5205). If the next fluctuation flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the non-change period measurement timer is operating (not 0) (step S5206).

  When the non-change period measurement timer is not operating, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the game state data is a value indicating the high base state (step S5207). If the value indicates a high base state, the process is terminated.

  If the value does not indicate the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit gaming state (including the small hit gaming state) is present (step S5208). Whether or not the game state is a big hit gaming state is confirmed, for example, by the value of the effect control process flag. In this case, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 101 is in the big hit gaming state when the value of the effect control process flag is 4 or more. If it is a big hit gaming state, the process is terminated.

  If it is not a big hit gaming state, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the variation pattern type indicated by the newly received variation category command indicates a super reach loss or a super reach big hit determination result (step S5209). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation category 8 command, a variation category 10 command, a variation category 12 command, a variation category 23 command or a variation category 26 command (see FIGS. 17 and 18) has been received.

  If the super reach is lost or the super reach big hit, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the specific effect execution flag is set (step S5209A). If the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the process ends.

  If the specific effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the specific introduction effect execution flag is set (step S5209B). If the specific introduction effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific introduction effect is being executed), the process ends.

  If the specific introduction effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 uses the determination result at the time of winning (superreach off or super) as a second predetermined effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the second predetermined effect. A predetermined effect determination table is selected according to the reach big hit) and the total number of pending storage (step S5210).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence and type of the second predetermined effect using the second predetermined effect determination table selected in step S5210 (step S5211).

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram of a second predetermined effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 60, in this embodiment, in the second predetermined effect determination table, the determination value corresponding to not executing the predetermined effect in association with the determination result at the time of winning and the total number of pending storages, and the predetermined effect A determination value corresponding to executing (×), a determination value corresponding to executing a predetermined effect (chance), and a determination value corresponding to executing a predetermined effect (extreme heat) are set. Yes.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 60, in this embodiment, when the super reach hit is big, the predetermined effect (glow heat) with the highest expectation for the special effect is obtained compared to the case where the super reach is lost. While being determined at a high rate, the execution rate of the predetermined effect (severe heat) increases as the total number of reserved storage increases.

  Further, when it is determined that the second predetermined effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second predetermined effect determination flag (steps S5213 and S5214).

  When the second predetermined effect determination flag is set, information that can specify the notification result of the second predetermined effect is also stored in the RAM. As an example, a flag indicating that the notification result is “x”, a flag indicating that the notification result is “chance”, and a flag indicating that the notification result is “hot” are set.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets the total pending storage number in the variation counter (step S5215). The variation counter is a counter for counting the number of variation displays executed until the variation display including the second predetermined effect is started. In this embodiment, when the execution of the second predetermined effect is determined during the variation display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol, and the variation counter is set in step S5215, first, At the end of the fluctuation display, the value of the fluctuation counter is decremented by 1 (see step S8312). As a result, the value of the fluctuation counter becomes 0 until the fluctuation display immediately before the fluctuation display including the second predetermined effect. In step S5215, if the variation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not being displayed, it is desirable that the effect control CPU 101 sets a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current total number of pending storages in the variation counter. . With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure that the value of the variation counter reaches 0 until the variation display immediately before the variation display including the second predetermined effect.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the opening notification effect process (step S810C). In the opening notification effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the value of the opening notification waiting time timer is 0 (step S6501). If the value of the opening notification waiting time timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the opening notification waiting time timer (step S6502), and the value of the opening notification waiting time timer after subtraction becomes 0. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S6503). If the value of the opening notification waiting time timer after subtraction is 0, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a long-term opening notification image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S6504). For example, the effect control CPU 101 includes, as the long-term release notification image, an image including a character string (for example, a character string such as “I will open for a long time”) suggesting that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open for a long time. Control to display.

  As described above, the release notification waiting time timer has a period from the end of the normal symbol change display at the timing of receiving the normal symbol change end designation command to the end of the first release and the start of the interval period. Since a value corresponding to the period (0.1 seconds in this example) is set (see step S680), the variable symbols are displayed after the normal symbol variation display is finished by executing the processing of steps S6501 to S6504. A long-term opening notification image is displayed at the timing when the first opening of 0.1 seconds of the winning ball apparatus 15 is completed.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  63 and 64 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation start processing (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a specific effect determining process for determining the presence or absence of a specific effect (step S8001).

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the specific effect determination process (step S8001). In the specific effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the first predetermined effect executing flag is set (step S6001). If the first predetermined effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect execution flag is set (step S6002). If the second predetermined effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect determination flag is set (step S6003).

  If the second predetermined effect determination flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the next variation flag is set (step S6004). If the next fluctuation flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the non-change period measurement timer is operating (not 0) (step S6005).

  When the non-change period measurement timer is not in operation, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the time to start the change display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the change display of the second special symbol (step S6006). . Whether or not the second special symbol variation display is to be started can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second symbol variation designation command has been received.

  If the second special symbol variation display is to be started, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific effect execution flag indicating that the specific effect is already being executed is set (step S6007). . The specific effect execution flag is set in step S6015 described later. If the specific effect execution flag has already been set, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the specific effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the release notification flag is set (step S6008). If the release notification completion flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the release notification flag is set (that is, after the first predetermined effect is executed and it is notified that the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long period of time), the effect control CPU 101 performs normal electric operation. It is checked whether or not an accessory release end designation command has been received (step S6009). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long time, a short-time opening of 0.1 seconds is first performed and then a long-time opening of 5.3 seconds is performed. Therefore, the ordinary electric accessory release end designation command is transmitted at each end of opening, and the ordinary electric accessory release end designation command is transmitted twice in total. And as already explained, the normal electric accessory opening end designation command transmitted in the first short-term opening is confirmed in step S738 of the first predetermined effect process, and the notification image 9d is displayed in step S739. Therefore, the ordinary electric accessory opening end designation command confirmed in step S6009 is the ordinary electric accessory opening end designation command transmitted in the second long-term opening.

  When it is confirmed in step S6009 that the normal electric accessory opening end designation command has been received (that is, when it has been confirmed that the long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 has ended), the effect control CPU 101 It is confirmed whether or not the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area is a predetermined number or more (in this example, two or more) (step S6010). If the second reserved storage number is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the process is terminated as it is. If the second reserved storage number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the effect control CPU 101 selects the specific effect determination table according to the winning determination result (step S6011). Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the specific effect determination table and the specific effect determining random number (step S6012). Specifically, a random number for determining the specific effect is extracted, and it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect according to a determination value (determination value set in the specific effect determination table) that matches the random value.

  FIG. 66 is an explanatory diagram of a specific effect determination table. In the specific effect determination table, a determination value corresponding to not executing the specific effect and a determination value corresponding to executing the specific effect are set.

  As shown in FIG. 66, in this embodiment, the determination result of “button effect reach”, “super reach out” or “super reach big hit” is given as the determination result at the time of winning of the variation pattern type by the variation category command. When it is shown, the specific effect is executed at a high rate. In this embodiment, the button effect reach is normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4 (see FIG. 7). The variation pattern type is normal CA3-1 or normal CA2-4 (see FIG. 12).

  In this embodiment, for example, among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area, the storage area in which the second reserved storage number addition designation command is stored (that is, starting to the second start winning opening 14) All commands (starting winning commands sent based on winnings) are specified, and based on the winning determination result specified by the symbol designation command or variable category command stored in the storage area, the presence or absence of specific effects Shall be determined. For example, if at least one variable category command indicating that the button effect reach is stored, the presence / absence of the specific effect is determined based on the determination value corresponding to the button effect reach shown in FIG. If at least one variable category command indicating the effect is stored, the presence / absence of the specific effect is determined based on the determination value corresponding to the super reach shown in FIG. 66, and the change category command indicating the button effect reach and If none of the variable category commands indicating super-reach is stored, the presence / absence of the specific effect is determined based on the determination values corresponding to others shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, once the specific effect is started, the execution of the specific effect is continued until the second reserved memory number becomes zero (see steps S8321 to S8324 described later). Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific effect is executed over the variable display based on the start winnings to all the second starting winning ports 14 generated while the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long time. Further, in this embodiment, even after the variable display based on the start winnings to all the second starting winning ports 14 generated while the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long time is finished, the specific effect When the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs and the second reserved memory number is increased after the start is started, the specific effect is continued until the increased second reserved memory is consumed. become.

  When it is determined to execute the specific effect (step S6012), the effect control CPU 101 sets a specific effect execution flag (step S6013). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the release notification completed flag and, if set, resets the specific introduction effect execution flag (step S6014).

  If it is determined in step S6015 that an ordinary electric accessory release end designation command has not been received (that is, if the variable winning ball device 15 is still open for a long time), the effect control CPU 101 sets a specific introduction effect execution flag ( Step S6015).

  FIG. 67 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the specific effect. The specific effect shown in FIG. 67 is executed in each variable display after it is notified that the mode is shifted to the special mode in the mode shown in FIG. 49 (E-1). After the transition to the special mode, the display of the stage curtain and character strings such as “special mode” are erased from the special mode introduction screen shown in FIG. 49 (E-1), as shown in FIG. 67 (A). Based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 generated during the long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 from the state in which the variation (variable display) of the left, middle and right decorative symbols on the effect display device 9 is stopped. When the decorative symbol variation starts corresponding to the second special symbol variation display, the specific effect is executed by the image 9M that explodes (see FIG. 67B). Then, the variation of the decorative design is started (see FIG. 67C).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 67 (D), if the second reserved memory based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 generated during the long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 remains, the effect display device 9, when the next variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state in which the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped, the specific effect is executed by the image 9M that explodes (FIG. 9). 67 (E)). Then, the variation of the decorative design is started (see FIG. 67 (F)). Also, as shown in FIG. 67 (G), the variable time is terminated and the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. In this example, in FIG. 67 (G), it is assumed that the second reserved memory number is 0 and the specific effect is finished. In this case, for example, on the display screen shown in FIG. 67G, a character string such as “special mode end” may be displayed to notify that the special mode has ended and the specific effect has ended. desirable. Further, in this embodiment, during execution of the specific effect, control is performed so as not to execute the predetermined effect (see steps S754A and S5209A), and the specific effect is ended in FIG. The predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display.

  For example, when the execution of the predetermined effect is determined when the variation display of the decorative symbol is executed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol next time, based on the fact that the second reserved memory number becomes 0 As shown in FIG. 67 (G), the next variation of decorative symbols is executed from the state in which the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (FIG. 67). (See (H)), a predetermined effect is executed during the fluctuation (see FIGS. 67 (I) and (J)).

  In the example shown in FIG. 67, as an example, a button effect reach is also included in the start winning to the second starting winning port 14 that occurs while the variable winning ball device 15 is open for a long time. The case where there is nothing (when execution of the specific effect is determined based on other determination values shown in FIG. 66) is shown, but the start to the second start winning opening 14 occurred during the long-term opening. When there is a button effect reach or a super reach in the winning, the button effect reach or the super reach may be executed in the variable display during the specific effect. Furthermore, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display during the specific effect, it may develop into a big hit during the specific effect.

  Moreover, the aspect of the specific effect as illustrated in FIG. 67 is an example, and a specific effect of another aspect may be used. Other modes include, for example, a reserved ball notice that displays the number of holds in a specific manner, an effect equivalent to a sign effect in a predetermined effect (roulette effect), a temporary stop display of a chance, and a moving image effect based on a specific story (A moving image effect that appears only when a notice effect is performed).

  In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect determination process to determine whether or not to execute the button effect and the mode of the button effect.

  The button effect is the button operation suggestion display 201 (that is, the operation time effect) shown in FIG. The modes of the button effect are “Victory effect”, “Defeat effect”, and “Restoration effect” as the mode of effect act illustrated in FIG. 51 and FIG.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the button effect determination process (step S8002). In the button effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a button effect determination random number (step S911), and in response to a determination value (determination value set in the button effect determination table) that matches the random number value, Whether or not to produce an effect and the mode (type) of button effect are determined (step S912).

  FIG. 69 is an explanatory diagram of a button effect determination table. A determination value corresponding to the mode of button effect is set in the button effect determination table. As a mode of the button effect, there are a “victory effect”, a “defeat effect”, and a “resurrection effect” as modes of the accessory act effect illustrated in FIG. 51 and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 69, when there is a winning game determination result of “big hit”, it is determined to execute “winning effect” or “resurrection effect”. If there is no “big hit” as a result of determination at the time of winning, it is decided to execute the “defeat effect” at a high rate and to execute the “resurrection effect” at a low rate.

  When the effect control CPU 101 executes the “resurrection effect” when there is no “big hit” as the winning determination result, the “defeat effect” is executed again after the “resurrection effect” is executed. The

  When the effect control CPU 101 decides to execute the button effect (step S913), it sets the button effect flag (step S914). Moreover, the data which shows the aspect of the button production determined by the process of step S912 is memorize | stored in RAM (step S915).

  Next, in the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8003). The effect control CPU 101 reads data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step S8004). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol in accordance with the read variation pattern command and the display result designation command (step S8005). The determined stop symbol is stored in the RAM (step S8006).

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control has a command (a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a variation category command) stored in a storage area in which a command corresponding to the current variation display in the command prize storage area is stored. The reserved storage number addition designation command) is deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted (step S8007). For example, in the case where the decorative symbol variation display is executed in response to the first special symbol variation display, the start winning prize stored in the first storage area in which the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored. The command at the time is deleted, and the contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted. In addition, for example, in the case of executing decorative display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol, it is stored in the first storage area in which the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored. The command at the time of starting winning is deleted, and the contents of the command storing area at starting winning are shifted.

  If the pseudo-ream is specified by the change pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8005. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined.

  FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop pattern in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 70, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, or “2R probability variation big hit” (the received display result designation command designates display result 2). In the case of a command, a display result 3 designation command, or a display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol.

  Specifically, when it is determined to set to “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, the production control CPU 101 extracts SR1-1 and SR1-1. Is used to determine the left middle right stop symbol (a combination of decorative symbols with left middle right symbols aligned).

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 5 designation command or a display result 6 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of decorative symbols (chance) such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is a “stop symbol” as a decorative symbol.

  Specifically, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control is determined to be out-of-band design and is not determined to reach, SR1-1 to SR1-3 are set. The left symbol is extracted using SR1-1, the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2, and the right symbol is determined using SR1-3. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol. When it is decided to reach, SR1-1 to SR1-2 are extracted, the left and right symbols are determined using SR1-1, and the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2. If the determined left middle right symbol is a chance, for example, the left symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  In addition, as for the decorative symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern. Specifically, when the specific introduction effect execution flag is set (that is, when the specific introduction effect is executed), the effect control CPU 101 includes a process table including the specific introduction effect according to the variation pattern. Is selected (steps S8008 and S8014). In this case, the specific introduction effect is executed by executing steps S8018 and S851 described later based on the process table selected in step S8014. When the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, when the specific effect is executed), the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table including the specific effect according to the variation pattern (step S8009). , S8015). In this case, a specific effect is executed by executing steps S8018 and S851 described later based on the process table selected in step S8015.

  When the second predetermined effect execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects a predetermined effect pattern starting from the first period (see FIG. 44) (steps S8010 and S8011), A process table corresponding to the effect and the variation pattern is selected (step S8012). The effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the effect period of the predetermined effect in the second predetermined effect timer (step S8013). Further, when the second predetermined effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 does not include any of the process tables corresponding to the variation pattern to be used (the specific introduction effect, the specific effect, and the predetermined effect). Process table) is selected (step S8016). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8017).

  FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected.

  The process table shown in FIG. 71 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S8018).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8019).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8020).

  FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect executing flag is set (step S840). When the second predetermined effect execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the second predetermined effect timer by 1 (step S841). Then, when the value of the second predetermined effect timer becomes 0 (step S842), the second predetermined effect is ended (step S843). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the second predetermined effect executing flag (step S844).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer and the variable time timer by 1 (steps S845 and S846). If the button operation timer is operating, the value of the button operation timer is decremented by 1 (step S847).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S848). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S849). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S850). Further, in accordance with the contents (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data) set next, the production device (production display device 9 as production component, various lamps and production components as production component) Control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S851).

  In addition, when the button effect flag is set (step S855), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the button operation effective period, which is the operation effective period of the push button 120, has started (step S856). . Whether or not the operation valid period has started is confirmed by, for example, the value of the variable time timer. If the operation effective period has not started, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation effective period has been disclosed (step S857). When the operation effective period starts, the production control CPU 101 starts a button operation timer for measuring the operation effective period (step S858).

  In addition, when it is the button operation valid period, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the push button 120 has been operated via the input port 106 (see FIG. 4) (step S860). If the push button 120 is not operated, the process proceeds to step S865.

  When the push button 120 is operated, the effect control CPU 101 uses the process table to be used as a button effect mode (a mode of effect act: “win effect”, “defeat effect”, or “resurrection effect”. (See FIG. 51)). Thereafter, the effects are executed as shown in D11 to D13, D21 to D23 or D31 and D33 in FIG. 51 based on the process table. Note that the button effect mode is stored in the RAM in the process of step S915 shown in FIG.

  Even when the push button 120 is not operated, when the button operation timer times out (that is, when the operation valid period ends), the process of step S861 is executed. In that case, the effect is subsequently executed as shown in D21 to D23 or D31 and D33 in FIG. 52 based on the process table.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S865). When the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S867). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S866), the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of step S867.

  FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmed command reception flag if the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S8300). Further, in accordance with the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area, the effect display device 9 performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol (step S8301).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to make a big hit (step S8302). Whether or not it is decided to win is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can also be confirmed whether or not it is decided to make a big hit based on the decided stop symbol. If it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S8311.

  If it is decided to win, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect (fanfare effect) informing the start of the big win (step S8304).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S8305). Further, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and an effect component) Control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S8306).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8307).

  In step S8311, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect determination flag is set. If the second predetermined effect determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8321. If it is set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (step S8312). However, when the execution of the second predetermined effect is determined for the variation display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed in this embodiment. Therefore, if the variation display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the variation display of the first special symbol a plurality of times, control is performed so that the value of the variation counter is not subtracted in step S8312. To do.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the variation counter after subtraction is 0 (step S8313). If the value of the variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S8321. If it is 0, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second predetermined effect executing flag (step S8314).

  When setting the second predetermined effect execution flag, information that can specify the notification result of the second predetermined effect is also set. For example, the information that can specify the notification result includes a flag indicating that the notification result is “x”, a flag indicating that the notification result is “chance”, and a flag indicating that the notification result is “hot” It is.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the second predetermined effect determination flag (step S8315), and proceeds to step S8321.

  In step S8321, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a specific effect execution flag is set. If set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area is 0 (step S8323). If the second reserved storage number is 0, the effect control CPU 101 resets the specific effect execution flag (step S8324) and ends the specific effect.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8326). The effect control CPU 101 also performs a process of resetting a predetermined flag. For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button effect flag.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43, the effect control CPU 101 sequentially executes a jackpot display process, a mid-round process, a post-round process, and a jackpot end effect process.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the start condition (in this example, to the second start winning opening 14) established in response to the winning of the game ball in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 during the open state. Deciding whether or not to execute a specific effect in the decorative pattern variation display based on the occurrence of a start winning prize), and specifying during execution of the decorative pattern variation display based on the decision to execute the specific effect Perform the production. Further, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 can be controlled to the first open state that changes to the open state over the first period, and is controlled to the second open state that changes to the open state over a second period different from the first period. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a short time of 0.1 seconds and when it is opened for a long time of 5.3 seconds when in a low base state. There). Then, the display of the decorative symbol based on the start condition established in response to the winning of the game ball in the variable winning ball device 15 during the first open state and the game ball in the variable winning ball device 15 during the second open state. It is determined that the specific effect is executed at a different rate according to the variation display of the decorative pattern based on the establishment of the start condition established in response to winning the prize (in this example, when the long-term release is performed for 5.3 seconds, 2) It may be determined that the specific effect is executed only when the start winning to the start winning opening 14 occurs). For this reason, the specific effect is monotonous because the execution ratio of the specific effect in the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the start condition established during the open state differs depending on whether the first open state or the second open state is reached. This can be prevented and the interest in games can be improved.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the variable winning ball device 15 is changed to the open state, the number of established start conditions established in response to the winning of the game ball in the variable winning ball device 15 ( In this example, it is determined that the specific effect is executed at a different rate according to the second reserved memory number (in this example, the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (in this example, two or more)). May only decide to perform a specific performance). Therefore, since the execution ratio of the specific effect differs according to the number of established start conditions established when the game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 15, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from becoming monotonous, The interest in games can be improved.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the second period (5.3 seconds in this example) is longer than the first period (0.1 seconds in this example), and is in the second open state. It is determined that the specific effect is to be executed only in the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the establishment of the start condition established in response to the winning of the game ball in the variable winning ball device 15. Then, when it is determined to execute the specific effect, it is specified in the variable display of all the decorative symbols based on the start condition established in response to the winning of the game ball in the variable winning ball device 15 during the second open state. Perform the production. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the start condition is satisfied during the second open state.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the start condition is further established in response to the game ball winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 during execution of the specific effect, the decorative symbol based on the start condition is displayed. Even in the variable display, the specific effect is continuously executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the start condition is satisfied during the second open state even after the specific effect is started.

  FIG. 74 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of a specific effect. As shown in FIG. 74, in this embodiment, the specific effect is provided only when the start winning to the second start winning port 14 occurs while the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long time of 5.3 seconds. May be executed. In the example shown in FIG. 74, a case where four start winnings A to D are generated at the second start winning port 14 during the long-term opening a of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 74, the variable display of the second special symbol is started based on the start winning A to the second start winning port 14 that first occurs during the long-term opening a of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The case is shown. In this case, when the variable display of the second special symbol based on the start winning prize A is started, the long-term opening a of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 has not ended yet, so during the long-term opening a of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The number of the second reserved memory to be generated has not yet been determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started before the long-term opening a of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ends, the variable display of the second special symbol is supported. In the decorative symbol variation display, the specific introduction effect (see FIG. 49C) is executed as shown in FIG. 74 without determining or executing the specific effect yet.

  Next, it is assumed that after the long-term opening a of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is ended, the second special symbol variation display based on the start winning A is terminated, and the second special symbol variation display based on the start winning B is started. . Then, when the decorative symbol variation display corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning prize B is started, the second reserved memory number is not less than a predetermined number (in this example, not less than two). Based on this, it is assumed that the execution of the specific effect is determined, and the execution of the specific effect (see FIGS. 67B and 67E) is started by shifting to the special mode as shown in FIG.

  After that, before ending the display of the variation of the second special symbol based on the start winnings A to D that occurred during the long-term opening a, for example, the long-term opening b (0.1 sec. If the start prize E is newly generated in the second start prize opening 14 during the short-term opening), after all the change display of the second special symbol based on the start prizes A to D is ended. Even if it exists, as shown in FIG. 74, execution of a specific effect is continued also in the variation display of the decoration symbol corresponding to the variation display of the 2nd special symbol based on the newly generated start winning prize E.

  Further, according to this embodiment, based on the numerical data extracted when the start condition is satisfied (in this example, the big hit determination random number (random R), the variation pattern type determination random number), Whether or not a specific display result (a jackpot symbol in this example) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display is determined by prefetching, and based on the prefetch determination result, the game ball is placed in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 during the open state. It is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect in the variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols based on the start condition established in response to winning. Therefore, the player's expectation can be enhanced by executing the specific effect in the variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the predetermined winning effect (this example) suggests whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 changes to the second open state (in this example, a state in which it is opened for a long time of 5.3 seconds). Then, the predetermined effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 45 is executed. Moreover, it is an effect different from the specific effect, and a special effect (reach effect in this example) is executed that suggests whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable symbol display. Then, when the decorative symbol variation display in which the special effect is executed is executed, the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the predetermined effect that suggests the second open state, and to prevent the player from paying attention to the special effect by executing the predetermined effect. be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, an opening notice effect (in this example, a long-term opening notification image is displayed) for notifying that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be opened is executed. Then, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state after a time during which a game ball launched after the opening notice effect is executed can be won in the variable winning ball device 15. Therefore, the period from the execution of the opening notice effect to the time when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state is too short, and the game ball to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is recognized after the player recognizes the opening notice effect. It is possible to prevent a situation in which profits cannot be obtained in time even if aiming for a prize.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is notified that the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be in an open state for a long period of time (in this example, it is opened for 5.3 seconds when it hits the normal position in the low base state). An opening pattern notification (in this example, a long-term opening notification image is displayed) is executed. And, in the case where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long period of time and in the case where it is not, the first opening mode is a common opening mode (in this example, the first opening mode is the opening for 0.1 seconds. The variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, and after the control of the variable winning ball device 15 to the open state in the first opening mode is completed, the opening pattern notification is executed. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened for a long period of time until the control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 according to the first opening mode to the opened state is completed.

  FIG. 75 is an explanatory diagram showing the opening timing of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. As shown in FIG. 75 (A), when the game state is the low base state and hits the normal game, when the normal symbol variation display is finished, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for 0.1 second as the first release, After the closing period of 4.5 seconds has elapsed, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long period of 5.3 seconds. Also, as shown in FIG. 75 (B), when the game state is in a low base state and is out of the normal game, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released only once for 0.1 second when the normal symbol variation display is finished. The

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 75A, when the game state is a low base state and per game, the long-term release notification image is displayed after the first 0.1 second release and the variable is displayed. It is notified that the winning ball apparatus 15 will be opened for a long time. As shown in FIG. 75 (A), a sufficiently long period (4.5 seconds in this example) is provided as an interval period until the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long period of time. The player who recognizes that the notification image is displayed and recognizes that the variable winning ball device 15 will be opened for a long period of time, fires the game ball, and then the released gaming ball reaches the variable winning ball device 15. A sufficient period of time is secured. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, a period of 9.8 seconds including an interval period of 4.5 seconds and a long open period (5.3 seconds) Since the fired game ball is sufficiently longer than the period X until the variable winning ball device 15 reaches the variable winning ball device 15, the game ball reaches at least before the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 for a long period of time is completed. A sufficient period of time is provided. Therefore, the period from the display of the long-term opening notification image to the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state is too short, and the variable winning ball after the player recognizes the display of the long-term opening notification image. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a profit cannot be obtained in time even if the game ball is won in the device 15.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 75, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the low base state, regardless of whether the game is in the normal game or off the normal game (that is, the long-term release is performed). Regardless of whether or not the first release mode is used, the first release mode is common to the release for 0.1 seconds, and the long-term release notification image is displayed after the release for 0.1 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened for a long period of time until the control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 according to the first opening mode to the opened state is completed. That is, in this embodiment, since the first release mode is common, at the stage where the first release for 0.1 seconds is performed (and if the first predetermined performance is not performed), then 5. It is not possible to recognize whether a long-term opening of 3 seconds is performed. Therefore, by displaying the image for long-term opening notification after the first opening is over, it is impossible to recognize whether or not long-term opening will be performed until the first opening is over. Sustained and improved interest in games.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 for 0.1 seconds is executed only once in the case of a deviation from the usual case is shown. For example, the opening for 0.1 second may be performed a plurality of times.

  Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 100 provides an execution period, which is a period during which the operation of the push button 120 is valid when executing the specific production of “change in holding ball”. Then, when the operation effective period in the button effect as shown in FIGS. 50 to 52 is entered during the execution of the specific effect of “holding ball change”, the button effect operation is enabled and the button effect operation is enabled. Enable operations related to specific effects after the period has ended, or enable operations related to specific effects once the execution period of button effects is entered, and enable operations related to button effects after the operation effective period of specific effects ends It may be. In addition, a period during which the operation by the push button 120 for changing one aspect of the specific effect of “change of the holding ball” and the button effect as shown in FIGS. After the period ends, after a predetermined waiting period (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, an operation by the push button 120 for changing the other mode is validated. By performing such control, it is possible to prevent an unintended aspect of the other effect from being changed due to the operation being performed immediately after the effective period of the operation related to the one effect.

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, 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. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosing game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

[Modification of information output circuit]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened according to the passage of the game ball to the gate 32. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the frequency with which the game ball wins the second start winning port 14 increases, and accordingly, the number of payout balls increases. Therefore, whether the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state or in the closed state affects the payout rate (the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out to the number of game balls shot into the game area 7). In particular, the longer the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is kept open, the greater the influence on the payout rate. For example, the open state of the variable winning ball device 15 continues longer than usual when the symbol when the hit occurs in the normal symbol is a specific symbol of a plurality of types of symbols (so-called long-opening of the electric chow). In such a design, there is a possibility that the yield rate will be greatly influenced by whether or not such electric Chu is being opened long.

  Then, in order to adjust the payout rate appropriately, it is necessary to grasp the passing frequency of the game ball with respect to the gate 32.

  In particular, in this embodiment, even when the base is in a low base state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open for 5.8 seconds when a hit with a normal symbol occurs. A situation occurs in which a start prize is awarded at a rate. In addition, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is generated based on the start winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is likely to be an advantageous big win (see FIG. 9), the passing frequency to the gate 32 is higher than the design value. If it is high, there is a possibility that the ball yield rate in the low base state greatly exceeds the design value and the shooting performance is increased.

  Therefore, in this modification, the information output circuit 53 (see FIG. 77), which is an external output means, outputs a passing signal indicating that a game ball, which is a game medium, has passed through a predetermined area (that is, the gate 32). It is characterized in that it is output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a signal.

  Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this modification will be described. In addition, in this modification, the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted about the part which makes the structure and process similar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, and it mainly demonstrates the part different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. To do.

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this modification will be described. FIG. 76 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this modification as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this modification is described as a gate 32 and a gate switch 32a provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above (in the following description, they are referred to as a first gate 32 and a first gate switch 32a). In addition, a second gate 33 and a second gate switch 33a provided on the right side when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are further included. Note that the number of gates provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to two, but may be one or three or more.

  In the present modification, the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 are described as being provided symmetrically when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but may be provided asymmetrically.

  When the game ball passes through the second gate 33 and is detected by the second gate switch 33a, the normal symbol display is displayed as in the case where the first gate switch 32a detects that the game ball has passed through the first gate 32. The variable display of the device 10 is started.

  Specifically, in S411 of FIG. 19, regardless of which of the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a is turned on, the normal switch display is performed by executing the gate switch passage process of S412. The variable display of the device 10 is started.

  Then, as in the case where it is detected by the first gate switch 32a that the game ball has passed the first gate 32, the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol “7”. ), The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times.

  The normal symbol storage memory display 41 displays the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate for both the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 by a display unit using four LEDs. When the gate passing memory number does not reach the maximum value (“4”), every time there is a game ball passing to the first gate 32 or the second gate 33, that is, the gate passing memory number is the maximum value (“4”). When the first ball switch 32a or the second gate switch 33a detects that the game ball has passed, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one.

  FIG. 77 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31 in the present modification. The circuit configuration of FIG. 77 is different from the circuit configuration of the main substrate 31 described with reference to FIG. 3 in that the detection signals from the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a are replaced by the main substrate 31 instead of the gate switch 32a. And a passing signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the first gate 32 and the second ball 33 passed as the information output signal from the information output circuit 53 provided on the main board 31. This is different from the point that a passing signal indicating that is output. Other configurations and processes are the same as those described with reference to FIG. 3, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Detection signals from the first gate switch 32 a and the second gate switch 33 a are given in parallel to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58.

  The information output circuit 53 receives a symbol determination signal (a signal indicating symbol stop), a big hit signal (a signal indicating a big hit gaming state), and a probability variation signal (a signal indicating a probability variation state) in accordance with a command signal received from the microcomputer 560. ) And the like are output to a device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a hall computer.

  In this modification, when a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed from at least one of the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a is input to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. In addition, a passing signal indicating that a game ball has passed from at least one of the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a is transmitted from the information output circuit 53 to a device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Output as an output signal.

  The passing signal is a common output terminal connected to the information output circuit 53 regardless of whether the detection signal is input from the first gate switch 32a or the second gate switch 33a via the input driver circuit 58. Is output from. The passage signal is output as a pulse signal indicating a change in which the output of the ON signal is stopped only during a predetermined period T2 after the ON signal is output during the predetermined period T1.

  The period T1 and the period T2 may be the same value or different values. In this modification, the period T1 and the period T2 are both 0.1 seconds, for example.

  The information output circuit 53 outputs the aforementioned pulse signal every time a game ball passes through at least one of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33. Further, when a game ball passes through at least one of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 during the output of the pulse signal, the information output circuit 53 further outputs the pulse signal after the output of the pulse signal is completed. Is output.

  Note that the situation where a game ball passes through at least one of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 during the output of the pulse signal is at least one of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33. When the game ball passes continuously (when game balls pass intensively in a short period of time), the game ball passes the other at the same time as the game ball passes or at a very short time difference Occurs in some cases.

  The microcomputer 560 generates a command signal for the information output circuit 53 based on detection signals from the first gate switch 32 a and the second gate switch 33 a, and outputs the generated command signal to the information output circuit 53. The information output circuit 53 generates an information output signal as a passing signal based on a command signal from the microcomputer 560.

  For example, the microcomputer 560 receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed from one of the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a, and is outputting a pulse signal. If not, a command signal is output to the information output circuit 53 so as to start outputting the pulse signal. Then, the microcomputer 560 waits until the next detection signal is received.

  The operation of the microcomputer 560 described above is an example, and is not particularly limited to the operation described above. For example, the microcomputer 560 may generate a passage signal based on the detection signal and output the passage signal generated via the information output circuit 53 to the outside. Further, the operation of the microcomputer 560 performed to output the passing signal corresponding to each of the first gate switch 32 a and the second gate switch 33 a described above may be realized by the information output circuit 53.

  An example of the operation of the microcomputer 560 when outputting the passage signal to the outside will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 78 (A), for example, when a game ball passes through the first gate 32, the game ball has passed from the first gate switch 32a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. A detection signal indicating is input. Since the microcomputer 560 is not outputting the passage signal, the microcomputer 560 causes the information output circuit 53 to output the passage signal.

  When the game ball passes through the second gate 33 after the output of the passage signal is completed, a detection signal is input from the second gate switch 33a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. Since the microcomputer 560 is not outputting the passage signal, the microcomputer 560 causes the information output circuit 53 to output the passage signal.

  As shown in FIG. 78 (B), for example, when a game ball passes through the first gate 32, the game ball has passed from the first gate switch 32a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. A detection signal indicating is input. Since the microcomputer 560 is not outputting the passage signal, the microcomputer 560 causes the information output circuit 53 to output the passage signal.

  If the game ball passes through the second gate 33 while the passing signal is being output, a detection signal is input from the second gate switch 33 a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. Since the microcomputer 560 is outputting the passing signal, the microcomputer 560 outputs the passing signal corresponding to the input detection signal after the output of the passing signal being output ends.

  As shown in FIG. 78C, for example, when a game ball passes through the first gate 32, the game ball has passed from the first gate switch 32a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. A detection signal (hereinafter referred to as a first detection signal) is input. Since the microcomputer 560 is not outputting the passage signal, the microcomputer 560 causes the information output circuit 53 to output the passage signal.

  If a game ball further passes through the first gate 32 during the output of the passage signal corresponding to the first detection signal, the detection signal is sent from the first gate switch 32a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. (Hereinafter referred to as a second detection signal) is input. Since the microcomputer 560 is outputting the passing signal corresponding to the first detection signal, the microcomputer 560 waits for the passing signal corresponding to the second detection signal to be output until the output of the passing signal being output ends. Do.

  If a game ball further passes through the second gate 33 during the output of the passage signal corresponding to the first detection signal, the game ball is sent from the second gate switch 33a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. Is input as a detection signal (hereinafter referred to as a third detection signal). Since the microcomputer 560 is outputting the passage signal corresponding to the first detection signal and the passage signal corresponding to the second detection signal is not output, the microcomputer 560 outputs the passage signal corresponding to the third detection signal. Is performed after the output of the passing signal corresponding to the second detection signal is completed.

  As described above, in this modified example, in addition to the same operational effects as those described in the above embodiment, the following operational effects occur.

  That is, based on the passing signal output as the information output signal from the information output circuit 53, the passing frequency of the game ball to the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 is grasped in a device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can do. Therefore, by adjusting the passing frequency of the game ball to the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 by adjusting the nail according to such passing frequency, the payout rate can be adjusted appropriately.

  The passing signal is provided in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as another external device of the hall computer, and is output to an information display device that displays various information (for example, the number of jackpots) in the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1. Thus, the state of the passing signal may be confirmed in the information display device. Further, the passing signal may not only be output to the outside, but also be displayed on the effect display device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in order to confirm the state of the passing signal.

  In addition, even if a game ball passes through either the first gate 32 or the second gate 33, an information output signal as a passing signal is output from a common output terminal, so that the components of the mechanism for external output The increase in the number and the complexity of the wiring work can be prevented.

  Furthermore, the passage signal includes a predetermined period T2 during which the output of the ON signal stops. For this reason, even when the passing signal is output continuously, the ON signal of the subsequent passing signal is output after a predetermined period T2 has elapsed after the output of the ON signal of the preceding passing signal is completed. Therefore, since the ON signal is intermittently input every time the game ball passes to the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 from the information output circuit 53 to the device provided outside, the first gate 32 and the second gate The number of game balls passing through the gate 33 can be accurately grasped.

  In the present modification, the example in which the information output signal is output from the common output terminal has been described regardless of which game ball of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 passes. The circuit 53 may be configured to output an information output signal as a passing signal from two output terminals corresponding to each of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 to a device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. . In this way, the passage frequency in each of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 can be clearly grasped, and therefore the difference in passage frequency between the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 is clearly grasped. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to realize a more appropriate adjustment of the payout rate by adjusting the passing frequency of the game balls to the first gate 32 and the second gate 33.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect to be executed in the variable display. However, a pseudo-ream is originally a single time corresponding to one reserved storage. Although it is a variation, it is an abbreviation that indicates a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that a slip effect may be executed as an effect to be executed in the variable display. However, the slip means that the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display. A production display.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuity, etc., one change pattern command is used when starting change. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the change pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production | presentation display device, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 15 variable winning ball apparatus, 20 special variable winning Ball device, 31 Game control board (main board), 32 gate, 32a gate switch, 53 information output circuit, 56 CPU, 76 movable member, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 109 VDP, 120 push button, 121 trigger button, 122 stick controller, 123 tilt direction sensor unit, 124 push sensor, 125 trigger sensor, 560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (1)

The identification information is variably displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and the specific gaming state is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the variable information display result of the identification information. A gaming machine to control,
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed the predetermined area, the game medium changes to an open state where the game medium is easy to win, and a variable winning device that establishes a start condition in accordance with the win,
Variable display that starts variable display of normal identification information different from the identification information and changes the variable winning device to the open state when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of the normal identification information. Winning device control means;
A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect in the variable display of the identification information based on the start condition established in response to the winning of a game medium in the variable winning device during the open state;
A specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect during variable display of the identification information, based on the fact that the specific effect is determined by the specific effect determining means;
An external output means for outputting a passing signal indicating that the gaming medium has passed through the predetermined area to the outside of the gaming machine;
The variable winning device control means is capable of controlling the variable winning device to a first open state that changes the open state to the open state over a first period, and is in the open state over a second period different from the first period. Can be controlled to the second open state to be changed,
The specific effect determining means includes a variable display of the identification information based on a start condition established in response to winning of a game medium in the variable winning device during the first open state, and a display of the identification information during the second open state. A gaming machine that decides to execute the specific effect at a different rate according to the variable display of the identification information based on establishment of a start condition established in response to a winning of a game medium in a variable winning device.

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