JP6151211B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention performs a variable display, about the control that can be a game machine to an advantageous advantageous state for the player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium 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 whether or not to enter a specific gaming state when a game medium wins in a specific winning area (also referred to as “starting area”). The information for determining whether or not the information is stored as reserved storage, the variable display device performs variable display of the identification information for the reserved storage, and the variable display device displays the variable display result of the identification information as the specific display result. In some cases, it is configured to be controllable to a specific game state advantageous to the player.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game state has a right to be in an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a game medium (a big hit game state), for example, a state of a special variable prize-winning device, or a state advantageous for a player. A state in which a predetermined game value such as a state or a state in which a condition for giving out premium game media is easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big win occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to a specific gaming state (a big winning gaming state) where the game medium is easy to 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. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. In addition, there is a game that is controlled to a special game state that is more likely to be in the specific game state than in the normal game state on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening during the specific game state.

  In addition, there is one that executes a notification effect for notifying that a hold memory (specific hold memory) that is in a specific gaming state is stored before starting a change to the specific hold memory. However, the determination result of whether or not the stored storage is the specific reserved storage may differ depending on the gaming state. Therefore, before the gaming state after the specific gaming state is determined (for example, the specific area is a game medium). Between the actual control content and the content of the performance when the notification effect is performed on the reserved memory corresponding to the variable display of the identification information after the specific gaming state before May cause inconsistencies. Therefore, there is a gaming machine that does not execute the notification effect until the specific gaming state is ended after the specific pending storage is stored (until the gaming state after the specific gaming state is determined) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2013-123492 A (paragraphs 0051, 0131, FIG. 28, FIG. 38)

However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, it is impossible to focus the player to change the convex ku state also that the game medium a specific region has passed, was poor in interest.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved interest.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and a game medium (for example, a game ball) wins a prize. A variable winning device (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a, the second variable) that can be changed between a possible first state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which a game medium cannot be won. Special variable winning ball device 20b), advantageous state control means for changing the variable winning device to the first state as an advantageous state (for example, a part for executing step S1410 in game control microcomputer 560), and variable winning device Based on the fact that the winning game medium has passed a specific area (for example, a probability variation area provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b), the normal state (for example, the normal state). Also likely to be controlled advantageously state special state (e.g., probability variation state) special state control means for controlling (for example, portions for performing the steps S166~S168 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) and the information about the variable display , Storage means for storing as a hold memory (for example, a part for executing steps S1216 and S1227 in the game control microcomputer 560), and a hold memory (for example, jackpot determination) determined to be controlled in the advantageous state in the advantageous state Notification effect execution means (for example, a part that executes steps S2806, S3913, and S4606 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a notification effect that notifies that the value is stored in the storage means. demonstration execution unit is advantageously shaped in a special state It is determined not controlled in the hold memory which can be controlled to an advantageous state is determined in the normal state (e.g., third jackpot determination value) when the stored in the storage means, game media specific If the area is passed, the notification effect is not executed (for example, when the third big hit determination value is stored in the effect control microcomputer 100, the probability variation region winning flag is set). , Step S3913 is not executed.) When the reserved storage that is determined to be controlled in the advantageous state in the special state is stored in the storage unit, the notification effect can be executed when the game medium passes the specific area. characterized in that there. According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the notification effect executing means can execute the notification effect at any timing among the plurality of timings in the advantageous state (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the third jackpot determination. If the value is stored, a plurality of timings after determining that the game ball does not win the probability variation area in the big hit gaming state (specifically, in the big hit of 16 rounds, the probability variation area is provided in the 15th round). When the second big prize opening is opened and the first big prize opening that is not provided with the probability variation area is opened in the final round, the timing for ending the opening control of 15 rounds and the opening of 16 rounds The timing for starting the control, the timing for ending the 16-round opening control, and the predetermined timing during the ending effect Selects one of the timing from the grayed), executes the notification effect at the selected timing) may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify notification effects and improve interest.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or means 2, when the variable winning device is changed to the first state in the advantageous state, a promotion effect (for example, firing promotion notification) that promotes the game medium launching operation to the variable winning device. viable facilitate demonstration execution means an effect) (e.g., with a portion) for performing the steps S4403C in effect control microcomputer 100, advantageously state control means, a particular number of times to change the variable winning device in the first state is different from The promotion effect executing means can control to a plurality of types of advantageous states, and the promotion effect executing means can select a number of types of advantageous states (for example, 16R big hit C and second to control the second special variable winning ball device 20b to an open state eight times). In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20b, the execution of the promotion effect is limited (for example, the 16R big hit C is limited to 14R big hit C). On the other hand does not execute the step S4403C) is Te, executes promoting effect in advantageous state types are less specific number (e.g., executes step S4403C in 14R jackpot) may be. According to such a structure, a promotion effect can be appropriately performed according to necessity.

  (Means 4) In the means 1 to 3, the plurality of variable winning devices (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a and the second special variable winning ball device 20b) and the plurality of variable winning devices are set to the second state. An abnormality notification execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps S2806, S3913, and S4606 in the production control microcomputer 100) that notifies the abnormality based on the fact that the game medium has been won to the variable winning device that has been changed, The abnormality notification execution means performs normal abnormality notification (for example, a first abnormality notification effect) based on the fact that the game medium has won any one of the plurality of variable winning devices (for example, steps S671, S676). Until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the power is turned on (for example, for the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b). Until the abnormality is detected twice (until the number of detections P = 2), the game medium is transferred to the specific variable winning device (for example, the second special variable winning ball device 20b) among the plurality of variable winning devices. A special abnormality notification (for example, a second abnormality notification effect) may be performed based on the winning (for example, step S675 is executed). According to such a configuration, it can be easily confirmed whether or not abnormality notification is appropriately executed.

(Means 5) In the means 1 to 4, the variable winning device includes a first variable display device (for example, a first special variable winning ball device 20a) and a second variable winning device (for example, a second special variable winning ball device 20b). ), And the first variable display device and the second variable winning device are provided in the same area (for example, the right game area (second game area)) where the game medium flows down, and the advantageous state control means includes: A first control pattern for changing the variable winning device to the first state over a first period (for example, t1 = 29 seconds), and a second period (for example, t3 = 0.0) that is shorter than the first period for the variable winning device. The first variable winning device and the second variable winning device are alternately changed to the first state with any one of the second control patterns to be changed to the first state for 05 seconds). State control means (for example, for game control of modification 3 In the ichrocomputer 560, the portion for executing the release control of the special variable winning ball device in the big hit gaming state corresponding to each big hit type), and the variable winning device is set to the first state by the first control pattern by the first state control means. The variable winning device is changed to the second state over a predetermined period (for example, T2 = 0.1 seconds) until it is changed to the first state again in the first control pattern after the change is completed. Change to the second state over a period longer than a predetermined period (for example, T4 = 3.0 seconds) after the change to the first state is completed and until the first control state is changed again to the first state in the second control pattern. Second state control means (for example, a part for executing closing control of the special variable winning ball device in the big hit gaming state corresponding to each big hit type in the game control microcomputer 560 of the third modification) It is also possible to include the door. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to win a game medium in the first control pattern, while making it difficult to win a game medium in the second control pattern.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure etc. of a 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus. 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 production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the open | release pattern of a special variable winning ball apparatus. 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 the big 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 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 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 holding | maintenance specific area | region and a holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. 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 the big winning opening release pre-processing performed before each round in a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing shown about an open pattern selection table and an open pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol variation start process in an production | presentation control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot display process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process in round in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification production | presentation setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification effect execution lottery table and a notification effect execution timing determination table. It is a timing chart in the case of performing the alerting effect in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the open | release pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus in the modification 1. 12 is a flowchart showing round post-processing in the effect control process in Modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows the prize alerting | reporting process in the modification 2. 10 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing in Modification 2. 10 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing in Modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the open | release pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus in the modification 3.

  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.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 4) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 4). Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be 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 the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “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. .

  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.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.It should be noted that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (16R big hit A or 16R big hit B). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is different. Display color, for example, when it is off, it is displayed in blue, when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. The display color may be changed depending on which of 16R big hit B.) When the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off, the display color is turned off. Therefore, it is desirable that the display color is different from that of the background image (for example, black).

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  A right side of the game board 6 is provided with a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information. 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. A right side of the game board 6 is provided with a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information. 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. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different.

  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.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  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).

  The game area 7 formed on the board surface of the game board 6 includes a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. is there. The left game area, which is the first game area, and the right game area, which is the second game area, may be divided by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the array PL of nails. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area 7 is guided to the left game area, which is the first game area, the game ball is guided along, for example, the array of nails PL. It becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area which is the two game area.

  In the left game area (specifically, below the effect display device 9), a winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided. The game ball that has won 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 (see FIG. 3).

  In the right game area (specifically, on the right side of the effect display device 9), an ordinary variable winning ball device having a second start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. 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 (see FIG. 3). The normal variable winning ball apparatus is opened by a solenoid 16 (see FIG. 3). When the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning opening 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 14 than the first starting winning port 13. In addition, in a state where the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the normal variable winning ball apparatus is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. It should be noted that, in a state where the normal variable winning ball apparatus is in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it may be possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win).

  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 normally variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the normally variable winning ball apparatus is very likely to win the second start winning opening 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 winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning holes 14 may be provided with a normally variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays 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.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, 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.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. . In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue).

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

  Two special variable winning ball devices (a first special variable winning ball device 20a and a second special variable winning ball device 20b) are provided below the normal variable winning ball device having the second start winning port 14. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a forming the first big winning opening is provided with a first big winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21a for the first big winning opening door shown in FIG. A first grand prize opening that changes between an open state and a closed state is formed by the prize opening door. As an example, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a, when the solenoid 21a for the first big prize opening door is in the OFF state, the first big prize opening door closes the first big prize opening. On the other hand, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a, when the solenoid 21a for the first big prize opening door is in the ON state, the first big prize opening door opens the first big prize opening. The game ball that has entered the first special winning opening formed in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a is detected by, for example, the first count switch 23A shown in FIG.

  The second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b forming the second big winning opening includes a second big winning opening door 71 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21b for the second big winning opening shown in FIG. The second prize winning opening which changes between the open state and the closed state which are the first states is formed by the big prize winning door 71. As an example, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b, when the solenoid 21b for the second big prize opening door is in the OFF state, the second big prize opening door 71 closes the second big prize winning opening. On the other hand, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b, when the solenoid 21b for the second big prize opening door is in the ON state, the second big prize opening door 71 opens the second big prize opening. The game ball that has entered the second special winning opening formed in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is detected by, for example, the second count switch 23B shown in FIG.

  As the game balls pass (enter) through the first grand prize port formed by the first special variable prize ball device 20a and the second big prize port formed by the second special variable prize ball device 20b, a large number of game balls are obtained. It is paid out as a prize ball. That is, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20a is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the first big winning opening by the first big winning opening door. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the second large winning opening by the second large winning opening door 71. On the other hand, the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 20a will be in the 2nd state which is disadvantageous for a player by making the 1st grand prize opening closed with the 1st big prize opening door. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player by closing the second large winning opening by the second large winning opening door 71. In addition to the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball may have the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port. You may provide the partially open state which is hard to pass (entry).

  Inside the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b, as shown in FIG. 2, a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening opened by the second large winning opening door 71 has a predetermined probability variation area. A guide path is provided for guiding to the discharge path from the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b with or without passing. A game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball device 20b first passes through a path provided with the second count switch 23B for detecting the winning game ball, and then a guide path to the probability variation area and the probability variation area. To the taxiway that leads to the discharge route without passing through When the gaming ball guided to the branch path flows down the guiding path to the probability changing area, the gaming ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 24A, so that the probability changing control condition for changing to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is satisfied. To establish. That is, the installation location of the probability variation area switch 24A is set as a probability variation area, and a predetermined probability variation control condition can be established based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area. Since the probability variation area is inside the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b, only game balls that have won the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b can pass through.

  The probability variation region is changed between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass by a probability variation region lid 72 driven by a solenoid 72a for the probability variation region lid. As an example, when the probability variation region lid solenoid 72a is in an OFF state, the probability variation region lid 72 moves to a position (regulatory position) that closes (closes) the probability variation region, and the probability variation region is closed (FIG. 2 ( A)). On the other hand, when the probability variation region lid solenoid 72a is in the ON state, the probability variation region lid 72 moves to a position (allowable position) where the probability variation region is not blocked (not closed), and the probability variation region is opened (see FIG. FIG. 2 (B)). When the probability variation area is in the closed state, the game ball that has reached the branch point does not pass through the probability variation area, but is guided to the common discharge path 74 and discharged from the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b (FIG. 2A). . In this case, the game ball is detected by the discharge switch 24B installed on the guide path to the common discharge path 75. On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the open state passes through the probability variation area (FIG. 2B) and is detected by the probability variation area switch 24A installed in the probability variation area. Then, the game balls that have passed through the probability variation area are guided to the common discharge path 74 and discharged from the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b. A game ball that has won a prize in the second special variable winning ball device 20b passes through the probability variation area, and based on the fact that the probability variation area switch 24A detects a game ball that has passed through the probability variation area, the probability variation state described later is controlled. . For this reason, the rate at which the game ball wins the second special variable winning ball device 20b, and the rate at which the probability variation area lid 73 is in the allowable position and the timing thereof are adjusted, and the rate at which the probability variation state is controlled is suitable. Can be set to

  Note that a delay unit 73 is provided on the guide path from the probability variation area to the common discharge path 74 to slow down the flow speed of the game balls and delay the arrival of the game ball to the common discharge path. The delay unit 73 may be a deceleration protrusion, for example. Even if one of the game media that has won the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b at different timings passes through the probability changing area and does not pass through the delay unit 73 and reaches the common discharge path 74, the arrival timing is reached. Can be different. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being blocked by the common discharge path 74.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the left side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  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. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the normal variable winning ball apparatus is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 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 won 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 high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is a high probability state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a variation display result of a special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) .)), 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 normal variable winning ball apparatus are increased.

  At the lower part of the game area 7 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, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions 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 variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to 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 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect 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, in the case of a big hit, on the condition that the game ball has passed a predetermined probability change area, the game state is changed to a so-called probability change state after the big hit game ends, and the game state is changed to a high probability state. , Transition to the high base state which is a gaming state controlled so that the game ball is easy to start and win (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established) To do. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the normally variable winning ball device is in the open state is increased or the time in which the normal variable winning ball device is in the open state is extended, compared to the case in which the high base state is not in effect. It becomes easier to win a start.

  In addition, instead of extending the time during which the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display device 10 shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stopped symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the normal variable winning ball apparatus is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by controlling the transition 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 normal variable winning ball apparatus is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning ball apparatus are increased, so that the start winning state is easily set (high base state). In other words, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the normal variable winning ball apparatus are increased when the normal symbol is stopped and the game ball passes through a predetermined probability variation area. 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.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, by increasing the frequency that the normal symbol is won, the frequency that the normal variable winning ball apparatus is in the open state is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base 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. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  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 source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  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.

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

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

  The game control microcomputer uses the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23A, the second count switch 23B, the probability variation region switch 24A, and the discharge switch 24B. An input driver circuit 58 applied to 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the normal variable winning ball apparatus, a solenoid 21a for opening and closing a first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a for forming a first large winning opening, and a second special variable winning ball apparatus for forming a second large winning opening. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21b for opening and closing 20b and the solenoid 72a for opening and closing the probability changing area lid 72 in accordance with 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. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  Also, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 displays the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board, the notice LED 99, and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. In addition to performing control, sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  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. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. 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 VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs 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 character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. 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.

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

  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. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 107. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 107. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . 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.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp 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, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp 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 and the lamp. In addition, a current is supplied to a decoration LED or the like provided on the game board side.

  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. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  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. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first 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). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  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. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  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). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  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. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, high probability flag, high base flag, etc.), and an area (output) where the output state of the output port is saved Port buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display results (16R big hit A, 16R big hit B or deviation) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 15). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. 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).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  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). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  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). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. 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. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 is a game display device provided in the game machine, an ordinary variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. In the process of controlling, the process of sending a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or the game device control process), the count value of the random number for determining the normal symbol is one round (the random number for determining the normal symbol) When the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  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). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23A, the second count switch 23B, the probability variation region switch 24A and the discharge switch 24B via the input driver circuit 58. Signals are input and their state is determined (switching process: 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). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  In addition, 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 in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening 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 a 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 prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23A and the second count switch 23B ( Step S30). Specifically, 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, the first count switch 23A and the second count switch 23B being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to a mounted payout control microcomputer. 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 a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols 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 an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  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. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  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 state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  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 state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design 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 win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Eventually, the effect 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.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, 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 means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal PA2-4 as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Variation patterns of PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4 are prepared. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, when normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, re-variation 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

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 (16R jackpot A, 16R jackpot B described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined 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. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of 16R big hit A and 16R big hit B, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, They are classified into normal CA3-2, which is a variation pattern type including the accompanying variation pattern, and super CA3-3, which is a variation pattern type involving super reach. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  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). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-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.

  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 a big hit (16R big hit A, 16R big hit B described later). Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big 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.

  Specifically, 1000 to 1217 are set as jackpot determination values in the normal jackpot determination table, and 1100 to 3284 are set as jackpot determination values in the probability change jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 9B, the big hit determination value in the normal state (hereinafter referred to as “normal state big hit determination value”) and the big hit determination value in the probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state big hit determination value”) are the same. It is set to be duplicated. Hereinafter, the big hit judgment value (1100 to 1217) that overlaps the normal state big hit judgment value and the probability variation state big hit judgment value is referred to as a “first big hit judgment value”, which is the probability variation state big hit judgment value but not the normal state big hit judgment value. The big hit determination value (1217 to 3284) is set as the “second big hit determination value”, and the big hit determination value (1000 to 1100) that is the normal state big hit determination value but not the probability variation state big hit determination value is set as the “third big hit determination value”. To do.

  FIGS. 9C and 9D are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 9C 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. Further, FIG. 9D shows a case where the jackpot type is determined 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 table 131a, 131b determines that the jackpot type is “16R jackpot A” based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine any one of “16R big hit B”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, 16 rounds of “16R jackpot A” and “16R jackpot B” are determined as the specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of gaming value is given. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, a specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value may be determined. Further, for example, a specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per one time during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. Also, for example, even in the same 16 round big hit, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It is also possible to increase the gaming value in the specific gaming state by preparing and increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case, when the big winning opening is opened 16 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 16 rounds are finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state) In this case, an undigested round remains), and an effect may be executed such that whether or not the big hit continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 16 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there are still undigested rounds. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (an effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of 16 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, there are “16R big hit A” and “16R big hit B” as big hit types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is one type of 16 rounds. However, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is the same as that shown in this embodiment. Not limited. For example, a 7R jackpot that is controlled for a 7-round jackpot game and a 5R jackpot that is controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpot types, “16R jackpot A” and “16R jackpot B”, but not limited to two types, for example, three or more jackpot types are provided. You may do it. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than two types, for example, only one type may be provided as the jackpot type.

  Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 20a and second special variable winning ball device 20b) in the big hit for each big hit type will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus. In this embodiment, when controlled to the jackpot game state, the number of rounds in the internal control during the jackpot game is constant at 16 rounds regardless of the jackpot type. However, in this embodiment, depending on whether the big hit type is 16R big hit A or 16R big hit B, the opening time of the special variable winning ball device and the special variable winning ball device opened in each round is different. Depending on the type, the special variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be opened only for a very short time (0.1 seconds in this example), so that the apparent number of rounds appears to differ depending on the type of jackpot. As described above, in the present embodiment, the opening time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 of each round is different for each jackpot type, but the number of times of opening may be different. Further, the number of rounds may not be constant.

  First, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 20a and second special variable winning ball device 20b) at 16R big hit A will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on 16R big hit A, after the first special variable winning ball device 20a is controlled to be in the open state for 27 seconds in rounds 1 to 13 and 15 The special variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds (however, 0.8 seconds when the special variable winning ball apparatus is closed is an interval period). Then, in the 14th and 16th rounds, after the second special variable winning ball device 20b is controlled to be open for 27 seconds per round, the special variable winning ball device is controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds (however, special 0.8 seconds when the variable winning ball apparatus is closed is an interval period).

  Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 20a and second special variable winning ball device 20b) at 16R big hit B will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on 16R big hit B, after the first special variable winning ball device 20a is controlled to be open for 27 seconds per round in rounds 1 to 13 and 15 The special variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds (however, 0.8 seconds when the special variable winning ball apparatus is closed is an interval period). In the 14th and 16th rounds, after the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is controlled to be open for 0.1 seconds per round, the special variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds (however, , 0.8 seconds when the special variable winning ball apparatus is closed is an interval period).

  By performing the control as described above, the second special variable winning ball device 20b is opened for 27 seconds in the 14th and 16th rounds at the 16R big hit A, so that the game ball can easily pass through the probability variation area. On the other hand, in the 14th and 16th rounds at 16R big hit B, the second special variable winning ball device 20b is opened only for 0.1 second, so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area. Therefore, the 16R big hit A is a big hit that is easier to shift to the probability change state than the 16R big hit B. The first special variable winning ball device 20a may be controlled to be open for 0.1 seconds in 15 rounds of 16R big hit B.

  In the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b, determination values (hit type determination values) corresponding to each of “16R big hit A” and “16R big hit B” are set as numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value. ing. 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.

  11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132B. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of the super CA3-3 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the big hit type is “16R big hit A” and the big hit type shown in FIG. 11 (A) used when the big hit type is “16R big hit B”. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA 3-1, normal CA 3-2, and super CA 3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132 B shown in B).

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when “16R big hit A” or “16R big hit B”, a random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) If the value of 150 is 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the 16R big hit A big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the 16R big hit B big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the super reach and the variation pattern type with pseudo-ream, the super reach and pseudo A variation pattern type not associated with a series is assigned.

  12A to 12C are explanatory diagrams showing the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for deviation. Among these, FIG. 12 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 12B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 12C is used when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (a state in which a game ball passes through the probability variation area in the big hit and then becomes a big hit) in the probability changing state. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is shown. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C 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 an off symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, a case in which separate outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B to 135 </ b> C are used for the case where the gaming state is the high base state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is shown. However, the common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used in the case of the high base state and in the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In the example shown in FIG. 12C, the common high base deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is used regardless of the total number of pending storage, but the high base deviation variation pattern is used. As the type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the total number of pending storages (tables with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In this example, two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B. However, the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. . Even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C 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 one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  Note that, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, 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. 12A and 12B, 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 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 effect such as the pseudo ream and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of the pending 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. 12A and 12B) are assigned. The “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, as shown in this embodiment, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slide effect, and the like. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the case where the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether it is a normal state, you may make it use the variation pattern type determination table for big hits prepared separately, respectively. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 12B is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), When the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for loss, and the gaming state is a high base state, the case of 1 or 2 having a smaller total number of pending storage However (or, for example, even when the number of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is smaller 0 or 1), the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation. There may be cases where there are cases.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table 130A stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A is a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the determination result of the jackpot type or variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big 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 the above. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and normal CA3, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. -2 and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream together with super reach) is shown.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a 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. 15 and FIG. 16 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each 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 the effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (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). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

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

  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. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  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, depending on the type of jackpot, a jackpot 1 start designation command or a jackpot 2 start designation command is used. Specifically, when “16R big hit A”, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and when “16R big hit B”, the big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Used. In the present embodiment, different fanfare screens are displayed for “16R big hit A” and “16R big hit B”, but a common fanfare screen may be displayed. In that case, a common jackpot start designation command may be used for any jackpot type.

  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. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a command for opening a special prize opening (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round in the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big prize opening opening for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when the tenth round in the big hit game is ended. Is sent after the special winning opening opening command (A20A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, the end of the jackpot game. The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “16R big hit A” or “16R big hit B” is ended. In the present embodiment, a common jackpot end screen is displayed for both “16R jackpot A” and “16R jackpot B”, but different jackpot end screens are displayed. Also good. In that case, different jackpot end designation commands may be used for each jackpot type.

  The command A400 (H) is an effect control command (probability variation area winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won in a probability variation area provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / high base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) that designates the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command to be transmitted as the stored storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Command C4XX (H), command C5XX (H), and command C6XX (H) are presentation control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) indicating whether or not a big hit is determined among the winning determination results, and the determination result of the type of the big hit.

  Command C5XX (H) is a big hit determination value when random R extracted at the time of starting winning is a big hit determination value, or any big hit determination value (first big hit determination value to third big hit determination value) This is an effect control command (determination value designation command) indicating whether or not there is. For example, the command C500 (H) is a non-hit determination value designation command indicating that the random R extracted at the time of starting winning is not a big hit determination value (that is, a non-hit determination value). The command C501 (H) is a first big hit determination value designation command indicating that the random R extracted at the time of starting winning is the first big hit determination value, and the command C502 (H) is a random extracted at the time of starting winning. A second jackpot judgment value designation command indicating that R is a second jackpot judgment value, and command C503 (H) is a third jackpot judgment indicating that the random R extracted at the time of starting winning is the third jackpot judgment value. This is a judgment value specification command.

  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 effect processing (see FIG. 22), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit at the time of starting winning, the type of big hit, and the big hit determination random number (random R ) Is in which determination value range, and the variation pattern type determination random number value is in which determination value range. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating a big hit or a value for designating the type of jackpot is set, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In addition, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result is set in the EXT data of the judgment value designation command, 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 or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and the variable category command. Based on the above, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  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 the display result of the special symbol or effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that any of the determination values falls within the range, and a variation category command 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 effect processing 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. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 100 and 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 215 and 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 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-mentioned variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. This is derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for loss. The same applies to the subsequent fluctuation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 26, and is assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 12C. A threshold that is used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of the range of the determined determination value.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is high probability / high base state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not 1 to 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 performs the variation in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

  Note that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 even when the gaming state is the probability variation state. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. For this reason, when executing the process of step S232 of the effect process at the time of winning to be described later, if it is out of place, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in step S226 can be made unnecessary.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the “16R big hit A” is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the effect processing at the time of winning to be described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes 1 to 74. Determine whether or not. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). A variation category 22 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the “16R big hit B” is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Determine whether or not. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 24 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3). Send a variable category 26 command.

  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. 11 and 12), there is no mismatch between the determination result at the time of winning and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Note that only when it is determined that the non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7, and super CA 3-3 variation pattern types are used, the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 (specifically, the variation category 1 command, (Variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results of other variation pattern types. Further, if it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

  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 image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, 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 the variation pattern of the effect symbol whenever 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”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect 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.

  FIG. 19 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 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, or if the second starting port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second starting winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the starting winning to the second starting winning port 14 If this occurs, start-port switch passage processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 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 fourth symbol 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 big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). 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). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, 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 specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a command for opening a special prize opening (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  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.

  FIG. 20 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 value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (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). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1215).

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

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 21A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 21A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 21A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S1216). 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. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 21B, 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 prize-winning effect processing in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (step S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1221). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the determination value designation command set in the winning effect processing (step S1217) (step S1221A).

  Note that 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.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of steps S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the first start prize designation A set of five commands, that is, a command, a total pending storage number designation command, and a judgment value designation command, are transmitted together 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 as it is. 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 processing is terminated as it is.

  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). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S1226).

  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. 21B) ( 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. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing (step S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1229), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1231), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to the EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1232). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the determination value designation command set in the winning effect processing (step S1228) (step S1232A).

  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 occurs by executing the processing of steps S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the second start prize designation A set of five commands, that is, a command, a total pending storage number designation command, and a judgment value designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the value.

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, the big hit type is determined, or the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting processing. Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, before the variation display based on the start winning starts, the effect at the time of winning By executing the process, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the jackpot will be a big hit, and which judgment value range the jackpot type and random number for variation pattern type judgment will be.

  When the random R is the first big hit determination value (Y in Step S2201), the CPU 56 sets “01” as the EXT data in the determination value designation command (Step S2202), and proceeds to Step S229.

  When the random R is the second big hit determination value (Y in step S2203), the CPU 56 sets “02” as the EXT data in the determination value designation command (step S2204), and proceeds to step S229.

  If the random R is the third big hit determination value (Y in step S2205), the CPU 56 sets “03” as the EXT data in the determination value designation command (step S2206), and proceeds to step S229.

  In this embodiment, steps S2201 to S2206 are performed regardless of the gaming state. However, processing according to the gaming state may be performed. For example, in the case of a probability change state, the process may proceed to step S2207 without performing steps S2205 and S2206 after N in step S2203. Further, for example, in the normal state, the process may proceed to step S2205 without performing steps S2203 and S2204 after N in step S2201.

  If the random R does not coincide with any jackpot determination value (N in step S2205), the CPU 56 sets “00” as the EXT data in the determination value designation command (step S2207), indicating that it is “out of”. Processing for setting the indicated EXT data “00 (H)” to 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). In addition, after confirming whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are set in step S225 at the time of starting winning, until the display of fluctuation based on the starting winning is actually started, Multiple variable displays may be performed. Therefore, the game state after the start winning is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the actual display of variation based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a 16R big hit A or 16R big hit B occurs before a change starts and a game ball is won in the probability variation area, the normal state may change to the probability variation state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored storage is specified, and a determination at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. Also good.

  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.

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold 219. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). Determines that “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not less than 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Is determined to set “00 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is 214 or less (ie, 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, when it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  In the threshold determination example described above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value. It will never fall within the range below the previous order threshold. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. It is determined whether it is in the range. In this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. Conversely, 229, 214, You may determine with 199, 169, 99, 89, and 79. The same applies to the determination using other threshold values shown below.

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state (low probability / low base state) may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even in such a configuration, the range of determination values is shared by at least the variation pattern type that is “non-reach” and the variation pattern type that is “super-reach”. It can be determined whether or not it is “out of” or “out of super reach”.

  In step S229, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the jackpot type is “16R jackpot A” or “16R jackpot B” using the special symbol 131a. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9D. 131b is used to determine whether the big hit type is “16R big hit A” or “16R big hit B”.

  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). In this case, when it is determined that “16R big hit A” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data “01 (H)” indicating “16R big hit A” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “16R big hit B” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “16R big hit B” to the symbol designation command.

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

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that “16R big hit A”, the threshold values 74 and 149 are set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Is determined to set “10 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 149 (that is, 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “16R big hit B”, the thresholds 38 and 79 are set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 (that is, 1 to 38). Is determined to set “13 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

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

  In steps S226 and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 11 and 12) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type determination table is set. May be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type.

  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 “09 (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“ 15 (H) ”to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

  In this embodiment, even when it is determined that the winning prize is determined to be a big hit (random R is one of the big hit determination values), the variation pattern type determination random number value is uniformly in any range. However, if it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit (random R is any jackpot value), the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not determined. You may do it. Then, when a big hit is made, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command which comprehensively indicates that the variation pattern type of the big hit may be transmitted.

  23 and 24 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 number of reserved storage (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. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  In step S51, the CPU 56 does not check the value of the total reserved memory number, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is not set, it may be determined that there is no reserved storage, and the process may proceed to step S51A.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 21A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  By executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol changes in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls win the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Display or variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 provided with the normally variable winning ball apparatus, and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

  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 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 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, 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 reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  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. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−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.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set and the high base flag indicating the high base state is set, the CPU 56 sets the high probability high base state background. Controls sending specified commands. Further, when neither the high probability flag nor the high base flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command 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 this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background control command, the change pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the total pending storage number subtraction specifying command are sequentially set for each timer interrupt. It is transmitted to the computer 100. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A command for specifying the total pending storage number subtraction is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  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 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 jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (normal state). ing. 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 is shifted to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be “16R jackpot A” or “16R jackpot B”, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game on condition that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area during the jackpot game. . Then, after the big hit game ends, it is reset when the next big hit is reached.

  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. 9C. 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. 9D.

  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 jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“16R jackpot A” or “ 16R jackpot B ") is determined as the jackpot type (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type 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 memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Do.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “16R jackpot A”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “16R jackpot B”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, either “3” or “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “16R big hit B”, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “16R big hit A” is decided, “7” is designated as a special symbol stop symbol. decide.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on a random number for determining the big hit type. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

  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. 25 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 and 132B (FIG. 11 (A) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Or (B)) 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 high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base flag indicating the high base state are 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 “16R jackpot A” or “16R jackpot B”, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game on condition that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area during the jackpot game. . Then, after the big hit game ends, it is reset when the next big hit is reached.

  If the high base flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), 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. 12A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 12B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high probability flag and the high base flag are set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (in this embodiment, the low probability / high base state is set). Since it is not controlled, it is a high probability / high base state if the high base flag is set), and the CPU 56 is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. , The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 12C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S99 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. When the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 12C 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. 14). 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. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 12C) used in the high probability / high base state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage ( Although the table is different from that shown in FIG. 12B, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a high base state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1), The change display of the shortening change may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 12A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the process of step S92, S97, S98 or S99. By referencing, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A (see FIG. 13) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 14) 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). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  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).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a non-reach variation pattern type determination table (including non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 variation pattern types shown in FIG. 12) and a reach variation pattern type determination table (FIG. 12). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 15) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. 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 S120. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “16R big hit A”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not “16R big hit A” 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 “01”. it can. Further, when the type of jackpot is “16R jackpot B”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S114). Specifically, whether or not it is “16R big hit B” 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.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in Step S110), 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. 27 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 checks whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described later. It is sufficient to set whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set, and whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set in step S1121. Further, in this case, the set total pending storage 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 variation display is ended or when the big jackpot is ended. do it.

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

  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. 28 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 S133). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base flag indicating the high base state if set (step S134). ), Control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “16R jackpot A”, a jackpot start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is “16R jackpot B”, a jackpot start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of jackpot is “16R jackpot A” or “16R jackpot B” is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). Is done.

  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 S136). In addition, “0” is set to the round number counter indicating the number of rounds (step S137), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S305) (step S138).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S133, 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 S148).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S305) executed before each round in the big hit game. In the process for pre-opening the big prize opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the timer before the big prize opening by 1 (step S1401). If the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S1402), the CPU 56 initializes the winning number counter (step S1403). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero. Further, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the round number counter (step S1405).

  Next, the CPU 56 selects an open pattern selection table corresponding to the jackpot type (step S1406). The jackpot type can be specifically determined by confirming whether the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “01” to “02”.

  30A and 30B are explanatory diagrams showing the open pattern selection table. Each open pattern selection table stores open patterns corresponding to rounds in association with each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 30A, in the release pattern selection table A that is selected when the big hit type is 16R big hit A, the open pattern A is associated as the open pattern for rounds 1 to 13 and 15. An open pattern B is associated as an open pattern for the 14th and 16th rounds. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 30B, in the release pattern selection table B selected when the big hit type is 16R big hit B, the open pattern A corresponds to the open patterns for the 1st to 13th and 15th rounds. An open pattern C is associated as an open pattern for the 14th and 16th rounds.

  Next, the CPU 56 selects an open pattern table based on the selected open pattern selection table and the current round (step S1407). Specifically, the CPU 56 specifies the release pattern stored corresponding to the current round in the selected release pattern selection table, and the actual control content (the open target big winning opening and the release time) in the specified release pattern. ) Is selected. The current round can be determined by checking the value of the round number counter.

  FIGS. 30C to 30E are explanatory diagrams showing the open pattern table. Each open pattern table stores a special winning opening that is to be released and an open time. For example, as shown in FIG. 30C, in the release pattern table A used when the release pattern A is selected, it is stored that the release target is the first big prize opening and the release time is 27 seconds. Has been. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 30D, in the opening pattern table B used when the opening pattern B is selected, the opening target is the second big prize opening, and the opening time is 27 seconds. Is remembered. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 30E, in the release pattern table C used when the release pattern C is selected, the release target is the second big prize opening, and the release time is 0.1 second. It is remembered that there is.

  After step S1407, the CPU 56 reads the opening time from the selected opening pattern table and sets it in an opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening (step S1409). For example, when the open pattern tables A and B are selected, 27 seconds are set, and when the open pattern table C is selected, 0.1 seconds are set. Then, the special winning opening to be released is read from the selected opening pattern table, and the read special winning opening is controlled to the open state (step S1410). Specifically, when the target winning opening to be opened is the first main winning opening (when the opening pattern table A is selected), the solenoid 21a is driven to control the first large winning opening to the open state. To do. In addition, when the target winning prize opening to be opened is the second prize winning opening (when opening pattern tables B and C are selected), the solenoid 21b is driven to control the second prize winning opening to the open state. .

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the value of the current round number counter in the EXT data, and performs control to transmit a special winning opening open designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1411).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S1412).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306). In the large winning opening opening process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation area switch 24A is turned on, that is, whether or not a winning of a game ball to the probability variation area is detected (step S1450A). If not, the process proceeds to step S1451. If the count switch 24A is on, control is performed to transmit a probability variation area winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1451B). It should be noted that, at a timing other than the round in which the winning of the game ball to the probability variation area may occur, the winning of the game ball to the probability variation area may be invalidated even if the probability variation area switch 24A is on. Good. For example, even in the case of Y in step S1450A, step S1450B may not be performed if it is a round other than 14, 16 rounds in 16R big hit A, B (round number counter = 1 to 13, 15).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the count switch corresponding to the large winning opening to be opened has been input (step S1451). Specifically, when the big prize opening opened in step S1410 of the big prize opening pre-processing is the first big prize opening, it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 23A is inputted. . Also, if the big prize opening opened in step S1410 of the big prize opening pre-processing is the second big prize opening, it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 23B is inputted. When the count switch corresponding to the big winning opening to be released is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big winning opening is detected (Y in step S1451), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by one (step S1452). If the value of the winning prize counter after the addition becomes 10 (step S1453), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1459.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the open / close time timer (step S1454), and checks whether the open / close time timer has timed out (step S1455). If the open / close time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the open / close time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step S1459.

  In step S1459, the CPU 56 controls the first grand prize winning port or the second grand prize winning port to be closed (step S1459), and proceeds to step S1460. Specifically, when the first big prize opening is opened in step S1410 of the big prize opening pre-processing, the driving of the solenoid 21a is stopped and the first big prize opening is controlled to be closed. If the second big prize opening is opened in step S1410 of the big prize opening pre-processing, the driving of the solenoid 21b is stopped and the second big prize opening is controlled to be closed.

  In step S1460, the CPU 56 performs processing for ending the round. Specifically, the CPU 56 first sets the value of the current round number counter in the EXT data, and performs control to transmit a designation command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1460).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter is 16 (step S1461). If the value of the round number counter is 16 (that is, if the final round has been completed), the process proceeds to step S1466.

  If the value of the round counter is not 16 (that is, if there are remaining rounds), the CPU 56 displays the pre-round start time (for example, an effect display indicating that a new round is started) in the pre-winner opening timer. A value (0.8 seconds in the present example) corresponding to the time notified by the device 9 (corresponding to the period of performing the interval effect) is set (step S1464).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S1465).

  If the final round has ended (Y in step S1461), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S1466).

  FIG. 32 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). 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 big hit end display timer (step S164). 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.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the big hit gaming state (step S166). Specifically, when a game ball passes through the probability variation area, a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area is set. Here, if the flag is set, the game ball passes through the probability variation area. On the other hand, if the flag is not set, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the probability variation area. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the probability change area in the big hit game state, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag to shift the game state to the probability change state (step S167) and sets the high base flag to change the game state. The state is shifted to the short time state (step S168). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  Then, 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 S171).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 33 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. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (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 in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). 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 production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

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

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. 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. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  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. 15 and 16) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  35 and 36 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first 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 is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in 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 3 specifying command) in the RAM. Is stored 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) or command A002 (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 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. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the start winning prize. As shown in FIG. 37, 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, as shown in steps S1218 to S1221A and S1229 to S1232A of the start opening switch passing process in FIG. 20, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 In addition, within one timer interrupt, 5 of the symbol designation command, variation category command, start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command), total pending storage number designation command and judgment value designation command Two commands are sent as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start prize designation command, a combined pending storage number designation command, and a judgment value designation command are stored. A storage area is secured so that the data can be stored in association with each other.

  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 normally in the order of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start winning designation command, a combined pending memory number designation command and a judgment value designation command within one timer interrupt. 37, as shown in FIG. 37, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start winning designation command, the total pending storage number designation command, and the judgment value designation command are stored in this order. (In FIG. 37, an example in which commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5 is shown).

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, a total pending storage number designation command (7) that designates the total pending memory number 7 in the storage area in which up to seven pending memories have occurred in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. C207 (H)) is stored, and thereafter, the storage state of the command storage area at the time of the start winning prize is shown in the situation where one hold memory is consumed and the variable display based on the second hold memory is started. .

  In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 37 is displayed in step S663 to be described later every time the display of variation of the effect symbol is started (every time the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is received). It is deleted from what is stored in the first storage area 1, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 37, when a new effect symbol variation display is started, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted and each command stored in the storage area 2 is stored. 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 and stored in the storage area 5. Each command is shifted to the storage area 4. It should be noted that the timing at which each command is deleted may be during the effect symbol variation start process, which will be described later, at the timing at which the effect symbol variation display is started.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start prize designation command, a combined pending storage number designation command and a judgment value designation command received when a start prize is generated are expressed in a comprehensive manner. It is also called a command when winning a prize. Further, among the commands at the time of starting winning, a starting winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command which are commands for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, When expressed in a comprehensive manner, it is also called reserved storage information. In addition, a symbol designation command and a variation category command which are commands indicating whether or not the jackpot is determined in the winning presentation process at the time of starting winning (see FIG. 22), the determination result of the jackpot type, and the determination result of the variation pattern type 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 S654A).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c by one, and updates the combined hold storage number display ( Step S656A). The received first start winning designation command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store (step S656B).

  If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the total hold memory display unit 18c by one and updates the total hold memory number display ( Step S658A). The received second start winning designation command is stored 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 start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store (step S658B).

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S659), the production control CPU 101 uses the received aggregate pending storage number designation command for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start winning designation command are stored in the storage area (step S660).

  If the received effect control command is a determination value designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received determination value designation command as the storage area 1 to each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. The latest symbol designation command, variation category command, starting winning designation command, and total pending storage number designation command among the eight are stored in the storage area (step S665).

  If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 erases the first on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c and sets the remaining on-hold display to 1. Shifting is performed one by one, and the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is updated (step S662). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays on the combined hold storage display unit 18c are lit up, the first hold display is deleted when the combined hold storage number subtraction designation command is received. At the same time, the second hold display is shifted to the first display area, the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, and the fourth display is displayed. The held display that has been displayed is shifted to the third display area, and the held display that has been displayed fifth is shifted to the fourth display area.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 deletes the data in the storage area 1 in the start winning command storage area, and shifts and stores the remaining data (step S663).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation area winning designation command (step S656), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation area winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area (step S667).

  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. 38 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 performs 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 and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  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 change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

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

  Production 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 effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

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

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the 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. If 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. 39 is a flowchart showing a 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 effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8002 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation 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 S8002. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. In addition, when it is determined in step S8002 that the effect control CPU 101 executes the continuous effect of the effect mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, the so-called chance symbol symbol is used as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. (For example, a combination of symbols that are not reachable, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 41, when the received display result designation command indicates “16R jackpot A” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “16R big hit B” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of performance symbols arranged with the same even number of symbols. It should be noted that the determination ratio of the stop symbol may be varied depending on whether “16R big hit A” or “16R big hit B”. For example, in the case of “16R big hit A”, the ratio of determining the combination of production symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd number is increased, and in the case of “16R big hit B”, the three symbols are the same even number. You may make it raise the ratio which determines the combination of the production | presentation symbol arranged with the symbol.

  In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the effect 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 performs a notice effect (notice effect. For example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, an effect blade accessory notice effect) during the effect display variation display. Is executed or a notice effect setting process for setting the effect aspect of the notice effect is executed (step S8003A).

  Next, when executing the variation pattern or the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 42 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. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 42 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  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, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  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 an effect part is executed (step S8006). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  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 S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). When the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8310.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and indicates that the jackpot start designation command has been received. It is checked whether a start designation command reception flag is set (step S8305). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1), the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable member 78 as the production component and production. The blades 79a and 79b) are controlled (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  If it is determined not to win (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 39, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. 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 S8312).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received (that is, the big prize opening at the start of round 1). It is confirmed whether or not a display command during opening has been received (step S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the apparatus 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (step S1903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot symbol and performs an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

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

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, when the start timing of round 1 is reached, the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag ( Step S1907). Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round (step S1909).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S1913), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1914).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received is set (step S2801).

  When the flag after the big prize opening is not set (N in step S2801), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation area winning flag is set (step S2802). The process moves to step S2808. If it is set, that is, if the game ball wins the probability variation area, it is determined whether or not the second timing flag is set (step S2804). The second timing flag is a flag indicating that the notification effect is scheduled to be executed at the second timing.

  Here, the notification effect will be described. The notification effect is an effect for notifying that a specific reserved memory that is a big hit is stored. In the present embodiment, the notification effect is performed by displaying character information such as “There is a big hit hold!” On the effect display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined light emitting member may be caused to emit light, a predetermined sound may be output from the speaker 27, or a predetermined effect drive member (a so-called accessory) may be driven. The notification effect is performed at any timing from the first timing to the third timing only when the specific hold memory that is a big hit is stored. The first timing is the timing at which the tenth round in the big hit gaming state is started, the second timing is the timing at which the game ball wins the probability variation area, and the third timing is the timing at which all the release controls in the big hit gaming state are completed. (Ending production start timing).

  When the second timing flag is set in step S2804, that is, when the game ball is won in the probability variation area when it is determined to perform the notification effect at the second timing (Y in step S2804), the second The timing flag is reset (step S2805), and the notification effect is executed (step S2806).

  Thereafter, the value of the process timer is decremented by 1 (step S2808), and control of the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S2809). For example, when a normal round effect is executed, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and an effect of displaying characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters. Further, for example, when an effect during a round for high speed is executed, the effect display device 9 displays an effect of displaying a jackpot display symbol and other characters, etc. The number of winnings is not displayed at the winning opening).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2810), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S2811). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S2812).

  If the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S2801 (Y in step S2801), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (step S2813). Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the interval effect corresponding to the jackpot type (step S2814). Then, control goes to a step S2861.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S2815), and sets the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S2816).

  46 and 47 are flowcharts showing the post-round processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 first sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (specifically, a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag) indicating that the jackpot has ended. It is confirmed whether it has been done (step S3901). The jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag is a flag that is set in step S691 when a jackpot end 1 designation command is received, and the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag is received when a jackpot end 2 designation command is received. .

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N of step S3901), the production control CPU 101 has set the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S3902). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in Step S3902), the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (Step S3903), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) is executed (step S3904). For example, when executing a normal interval effect, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like. For example, when executing an interval effect for high speed, the effect display device 9 displays an effect of displaying a jackpot display symbol and other characters, etc. The number of winnings in the mouth is not displayed.

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

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S3902), the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (step S4401). Next, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the starting round is the 10th round (step S4402), and if it is not the 10th round, the process proceeds to step S4404. Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is the 10th round based on the received special winning opening open designation command.

  When the starting round is the tenth round, the effect control CPU 101 performs notification effect setting processing for setting the notification effect (step S4403). Details of the notification effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S4404). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S4405). Then, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, the production component as the production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S4406). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the mid-round process (step S805) (step S4407).

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big hit end designation command reception flag (step S3908). Then, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the third timing flag is set (step S3909). The third timing flag is a flag indicating that the notification effect is scheduled to be executed at the third timing. If the third timing flag is not set, the process shifts to step S3915. If it is set, the third timing flag is reset (step S3910), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation area winning flag is set (step S3911).

  When the probability variation area winning flag is set, that is, when the notification effect is scheduled to be executed at the third timing and the game ball is won in the probability variation area in the big hit gaming state, the third big hit judgment value designation command is the start winning prize It is determined whether it is stored in the hour command storage area (step S3912). If it is not stored, that is, if the first jackpot determination value or the second jackpot determination value is stored (the probability variation state big hit determination value is stored) and it is determined to shift to the probability variation state, the notification The effect is executed (step S3913), and the process proceeds to step S3915. Further, when the third big hit judgment value designation command is stored in the command storage area at the start winning prize, that is, the big hit judgment value that is a big hit only in the normal state is stored, but it is decided to shift to the probability change state. If so, the process proceeds to step S3915 without performing a notification effect.

  In step S3911, if the probability variation area winning flag is not set, that is, if the game ball has not won the probability variation area in the big hit gaming state, the second big hit determination value designation command is entered in the start winning command storage area. It is determined whether it is stored (step S3914). If not stored, that is, the first jackpot determination value or the third jackpot determination value is stored (the normal state big hit determination value is stored), and the transition to the probability variation state is not performed (the transition is made to the normal state). If determined), the process proceeds to step S3913 to execute a notification effect. Further, when the second big hit judgment value designation command is stored in the command storage area at the start winning prize, that is, the big hit judgment value that is a big hit only in the probability variation state is stored, but it is decided to shift to the normal state. If so, the process proceeds to step S3915 without performing a notification effect.

  In step S3915, the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (a probability variation area winning flag and a second timing flag if set) (step S3915), and selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S3916). ). In addition, the production control CPU 101 starts the production period measurement timer and starts the process timer (step S3917). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S3918).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the notification effect setting process. In the notification effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first stores one of the big hit determination value designation commands from the first big hit decision value designation command to the third big hit decision value designation command in the start winning command storage area. It is determined whether or not there is (step S4601). If not stored, the notification effect setting process is terminated.

  When any jackpot determination value designation command is stored in the start winning command storage area, the effect control CPU 101 performs a notification effect execution lottery that determines whether or not the notification effect is executed (step S4602). Specifically, the presence / absence of the notification effect is determined using the notification effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 49A is an explanatory diagram showing a notification effect execution lottery table. In the notification effect execution lottery table, a determination value corresponding to the presence / absence of the notification effect is assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 49 (a), the assigned determination value of the determination effect is simplified. The percentage is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for notification effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  Therefore, in the notification effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 49A, it is determined that the notification effect is executed at a ratio of 70/100 and the notification effect is executed at a ratio of 30/100.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the notification effect (step S4603), and if not, ends the notification effect setting process. When executing, the execution timing lottery which determines the execution timing which performs alerting | reporting effect is performed (step S4604). Specifically, the execution timing is determined using the notification effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 49B is an explanatory diagram showing a notification effect execution timing determination table. In the notification effect execution timing determination table, determination values corresponding to the first timing to the third timing are assigned as execution timings for each jackpot determination value designation command stored in the start winning command storage area. In the example shown in FIG. 49 (b), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the explanation. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the notification effect execution timing, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  Therefore, in the notification effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 49 (b), when the first big hit determination value designation command is stored in the start winning command storage area, the first timing is executed at a ratio of 50/100 as the execution timing. However, the second timing is determined at a ratio of 30/100, and the third timing is determined at a ratio of 20/100. Further, when the second big hit determination value designation command is stored in the start winning command storage area, the second timing is determined at a rate of 60/100 and the third timing is determined at a rate of 40/100 as the execution timing. The first timing is not determined. Further, when the third big hit determination value designation command is stored in the start winning command storage area, the third timing is determined at a rate of 100/100 as the execution timing, and the first timing and the second timing are not determined.

  In the present embodiment, the second timing is provided as the timing at which the game ball wins in the probability variation area. However, the timing at which the game ball can win in the probability variation area has 14 rounds and 16 rounds. The timing at which the game ball wins in the probability change area in the round and the timing at which the game ball wins in the probability change area in the 16th round may be provided as execution timing options. By doing so, even if the notification effect is not executed despite the game ball winning in the probability variation area in the 14th round, the player is given a sense of expectation for the notification effect being executed in the 16th round. Can do.

  After step S4604, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first timing has been determined (step S4605). When the first timing is determined, the notification effect is executed (step S4606) and the notification effect is obtained. The setting process ends. If it is the second timing, the second timing flag is set (Y in step S4607, S4608), and the notification effect setting process is terminated. If it is the third timing, the third timing flag is set (N in step S4607, S4609), and the notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In this way, the presence / absence of execution of the notification effect and the execution timing in the case of executing the notification effect are determined by performing the notification effect setting process. When a plurality of jackpot determination value designation commands are stored in the start winning command storage area, steps S4602 to S4609 are performed for the one jackpot determination value designation command stored earliest. .

  FIG. 50 is a timing chart in the case of executing the notification effect in the present embodiment. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 50, the opening / closing pattern of each big winning opening when controlling to the big hit gaming state in 16R big hit A and the execution timing of the notification effect are shown. When the big hit symbol indicating 16R big hit A is stopped and displayed, first, the big hit gaming state is started from the timing Ts, and the first big winning opening is opened from the first round to the thirteenth round. And in the 14th round, the 2nd big prize opening is opened, in the 15th round the 1st big prize opening is opened, and in the 16th round, the 2nd big prize opening is opened, and then a big hit game at the timing Te after the ending effect. The state ends.

  Also, at the timing T10 at which the 10th round is started, the notification effect is set based on which jackpot determination value is stored as the hold memory. When the first big hit determination value is stored as the hold memory, the first timing T1 (10 rounds) and the second timing T2 (probability variation area winnings) regardless of whether or not the game ball has won the probability variation area. ) Or at a third timing T3 (ending effect start timing). Further, when the second big hit determination value is stored as the hold memory, the second timing T2 (at the time of winning the probability variation area) or the third timing T3 when the game ball wins the probability variation area (ending effect start timing) A notification effect can be executed. Further, when the third big hit determination value is stored as the hold memory, the notification effect can be executed at the third timing T3 (ending effect start timing) when the game ball has not won the probability variation area.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the start condition (in this example, neither the variable display of the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is executed, nor is the big hit gaming state) ), A variable display device (in this example) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (in this example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) that can be identified and derives and displays the display result Then, when a specific display result (in this example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b), a specific gaming state (in this example, which is advantageous to the player) It was decided to control to the big hit gaming state. Further, the state changes between a first state (in this example, an open state) in which a game medium (game ball in this example) can enter and a second state (in this example, a closed state) in which game media cannot enter. A variable winning device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 20a, second special variable winning ball device 20b)) is provided, and the variable winning device is changed to the first state as a specific gaming state. (In this example, step S1410 is executed), and the game medium that has entered the variable winning device is provided in a specific area (in this example, the second special variable winning ball device 20b) provided in the variable winning device. (In this example, the step is changed to the special game state (in this example, the probability change state)) that is more likely to be in the specific game state than in the normal game state (in this example, the normal state). Execute S166 to S168 It was decided. Then, the variable display of the identification information for which the start condition is not satisfied is stored as the hold memory (in this example, steps S1216 and S1227 are executed), and the hold memory (the book is determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state) In the example, the notification effect for notifying that the jackpot determination value is stored is a concept including a specific gaming state (not only during the round but also during the display of the fanfare screen, during the interval, and during the display of the ending screen) )) (In this example, steps S2806, S3913, and S4606 are executed).

  In this embodiment, the game state is controlled to be in a probable change state based on the winning of a game medium in a specific area. However, if the game state is controlled more easily than the normal game state, this is not necessary. It is not limited to. For example, it is good also as controlling to a low probability high base state and a high probability low base state.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the pending storage (in this example, determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state at least in both the normal gaming state and the special gaming state) The notification effect can be executed when the first big hit determination value is stored (in this example, when the first big hit determination value is stored, steps S2806, S3913, and S4606 can be executed). ) Thereby, regardless of whether or not the game medium passes through the specific area, the execution timing of the notification effect is not limited, and the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the range of probability variation state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the special gaming state and the normal state jackpot determination determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state The value range is provided to overlap in a part of the range, and the jackpot determination value included in the overlap range is stored in the specific gaming state in both the normal gaming state and the special gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the range of all the normal state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state is the range of probability variation state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the special gaming state Are stored in the overlapping range, that is, the normal state big hit determination value itself is stored in the normal gaming state and the special gaming state. It is good also as a pending | holding storage determined to control to a specific game state.

  Further, as described above, according to the present embodiment, the pending storage (in this example, the second jackpot determination value) that is determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state is stored in the special gaming state. Sometimes, a notification effect can be executed based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area (in this example, when the second big hit determination value is stored, the probability variation area winning flag is set). On the condition that steps S2806 and S3913 can be executed). As a result, the notification effect is executed on the condition that it is determined that the game medium has passed through the specific area and the transition to the special game state is made, so that the change in the game state based on the game medium passing through the specific area It is possible to draw attention to the player and improve the interest.

  In the present embodiment, the range of probability variation state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the special gaming state and the normal state jackpot determination determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state Although the range of values is provided so as to overlap in a part of the range, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the range of all the normal state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state is the range of probability variation state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the special gaming state Of the probability variation state jackpot determination value, the jackpot determination value in a range excluding the overlapping range thereof (that is, the normal state jackpot determination value) is stored as a pending storage. Sometimes, the notification effect may be executed based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area.

  Further, for example, a range of probability variation state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to a specific gaming state in a special gaming state and a range of normal state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to a specific gaming state in a normal gaming state If the probability change state big hit judgment value that is determined to be controlled to the specific game state in the special game state is stored, the game medium has passed the specific area. The notification effect may be executed based on the fact.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game medium has passed the specific area when the hold storage (second jackpot determination value) determined to be controlled to the specific game state only in the special game state is stored. Based on the above, the notification effect can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the probability variation state big hit determination value determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the special gaming state is stored as the hold memory, the probability variation state big hit determination value is set to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state. Even if it is a case where it is included in the range of the normal state big hit determination value determined to be controlled, the notification effect may be executable based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area.

  In addition, as described above, according to this embodiment, the pending storage (in this example, the third jackpot determination value) that is determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state is stored. When the game medium passes through the specific area, the notification effect is not executed (in this example, when the third big hit determination value is stored, when the probability variation area winning flag is set) Step S3913 is not executed). Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the presence or absence of a change in the game state based on whether or not the game medium has passed through the specific area, and to improve the interest.

  In the present embodiment, the range of probability variation state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the special gaming state and the normal state jackpot determination determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state Although the range of values is provided so as to overlap in a part of the range, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the range of all the normal state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state is the range of probability variation state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the special gaming state If the overlapping range, that is, the normal state big hit determination value is stored as the reserved storage, the notification effect is generated based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area. It is good also as not performing.

  Further, for example, a range of probability variation state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to a specific gaming state in a special gaming state and a range of normal state jackpot determination values determined to be controlled to a specific gaming state in a normal gaming state If the normal state big hit judgment value that is determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state is stored in the normal gaming state, the game medium has passed the specific area. The notification effect may not be executed based on the fact.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game medium has passed the specific area when the hold storage (third jackpot determination value) determined to be controlled to the specific game state only in the normal game state is stored. Based on the above, the notification effect is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the normal state big hit determination value determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state is stored as the hold memory, the normal state big hit determination value is set to the specific gaming state in the special gaming state. Even if it is included in the range of the probability variation state jackpot determination value determined to be controlled, the notification effect may not be executed based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area.

  In addition, a specific game state configured such that no game media wins in a specific area (for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a probability variable area is provided like the 16R big hit B in the present embodiment has a short opening time. The probability variation area lid 72 makes it impossible to win a game ball in the probability variation area, or invalidates even if the passing of the game ball to the probability variation area is detected. For example, since there is no transition to the special gaming state after the specific gaming state, when the holding storage (normal state big hit judgment value) determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state is stored, The notification effect may be executed at any timing during the specific gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, two variable winning devices (special variable winning ball devices) are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the variable winning device provided is included, a similar control may be performed in a gaming machine provided with a single variable winning device or a gaming machine provided with three or more variable winning devices. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, on-hold storage (first jackpot determination value) determined to be controlled to the specific game state in both the normal game state and the special game state, and the specific game in the special game state Any of the holding memory (second jackpot determination value) determined to be controlled to the state and the holding memory (third jackpot determination value) determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in the normal gaming state Although the notification effect can be executed even when the memory is stored, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is good also as a structure which can perform alerting | reporting effect only when predetermined | prescribed reservation memory is memorize | stored among these reservation memories.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification effect can be executed at any timing among a plurality of timings in the specific gaming state (in this example, the notification effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 49B is used). When the first big hit determination value is stored by determining the execution timing, the notification effect can be executed at any one of the first timing to the third timing, and the second big hit determination value is stored. If it is, the notification effect can be executed at any one of the second timing to the third timing). Thereby, the diversification of notification effects can be achieved and the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, there is stored pending storage (in this example, the first jackpot determination value) that is determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state in both the normal gaming state and the special gaming state. The first timing (tenth round) before opening the variable winning device (second special variable winning ball device 20b) provided with the specific area, and the second timing when the game medium has won the specific area. The notification effect can be executed at any timing among the third timings when all the release controls in the specific gaming state are finished, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of factors such as before and after the opening of the variable winning device (the second special variable winning ball device 20b) provided with the specific area, whether or not the game medium is won in the specific area, and during the opening control or the closing control. The notification effect may be executed at any timing as long as it is in the specific gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, when a holding storage (in this example, the second jackpot determination value) determined to be controlled to the specific game state is stored in the special game state, the game medium is won in the specific area. The notification effect can be executed at any timing of the second timing and the third timing at which all the release controls in the specific gaming state are completed, but the transition to the special gaming state (specific region) However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be executable in all rounds after the game medium has won a specific area.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal game state, when the hold memory (in this example, the third jackpot determination value) determined to be controlled to the specific game state is stored as the hold memory, the special game When it is determined not to shift to a state (a game medium will not win a specific area), a notification effect can be executed at one timing (a third timing when all the release controls in the specific game state are completed). However, the notification effect may be executable at a plurality of timings.

  For example, one timing may be selected from a plurality of timings after it is determined that a game medium does not win a specific area in a specific gaming state, and a notification effect may be executed at the selected timing. Specifically, the timing after it is determined that the game medium does not win in the specific area in the specific game state is, specifically, the opening of all the variable winning devices (second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b) provided with the specific area. It is any timing from the end of the control to the end of the specific gaming state (for example, until the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process). For example, in the big hit of 16 rounds, the variable winning device (the second special variable winning ball device 20b) provided with the specific area is opened in the 15th round, and the variable winning device (the first special area is not provided with the specific area in the last round) If the separate variable winning ball apparatus 20a) is to be released, the timing for ending the 15-round opening control and the timing for starting the 16-round opening control on condition that no game medium has won a prize in the specific area. It is also possible to select one timing from the end timing of the 16 round opening control (ending effect start timing) and the ending effect end timing, and to execute the notification effect at the selected one timing.

  In the present embodiment, the notification effect setting process is performed at the start of 10 rounds in the big hit gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at the start of a big hit change, at the end of a big hit change, at the start of a big hit gaming state, at the start of a predetermined round, at the end of a predetermined round, or when a predetermined operation by a player is detected, etc. It is good also as performing production setting processing.

  In the present embodiment, the notification effect setting process can be executed only once. However, when the big hit determination value is not stored in the notification effect setting process, a plurality of notification effect setting processes are executed. It may be possible. For example, when the notification effect setting process can be performed twice, the first notification effect setting process is performed at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of one round), and the big hit determination value is not stored. The second notification effect setting process is performed at a timing later than the predetermined timing (after the time that the game ball can win the starting area has elapsed. For example, at the start of the 10th round). Alternatively, the notification effect setting process may be performed every time a round is started.

  If the first jackpot determination value is not stored and the second jackpot determination value or the third jackpot determination value is stored, a notification is made until it is determined whether or not the game medium has passed through the specific area. In the notification effect setting process executed at the timing until it is determined whether or not the game medium has passed through the specific area because the effect cannot be executed, the first jackpot determination value is stored or not. It may be the one that does not control whether or not the second big hit determination value and the third big hit determination value are stored.

  In the present embodiment, when a plurality of jackpot determination value designation commands are stored in the start winning command storage area, the notification effect is executed for the one jackpot determination value designation command stored earliest. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a plurality of jackpot determination value designation commands are stored in the start winning command storage area, a notification effect may be executed for all the jackpot determination value designation commands. Further, for example, when a plurality of jackpot determination value designation commands are stored in the start winning command storage area, the processing for setting the notification effect (steps S4602 to S4609) is executed for all the jackpot determination value designation commands. In addition, when the notification effect for any one jackpot determination value designation command is executed, the notification effect may not be executed for the other jackpot determination value designation command. In addition, when it is determined to execute the notification effect for a plurality of jackpot determination value designation commands, a plurality of specific pending memories are stored by performing an execution timing lottery so that the execution timings do not overlap. It is good also as making it easy for a player to recognize this. Further, when it is determined to execute the notification effect for a plurality of jackpot determination value designation commands, and the execution timings that are duplicated in the execution timing lottery are determined, a plurality of notification effects can be performed by executing different notification effects. It is also possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the specific hold memory is stored.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification effect is executed only once for one jackpot determination value designation command. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and a plurality of one jackpot determination value designation command are provided. It is good also as performing notification effect of times.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the first special symbol change display or the second special symbol is displayed according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine configured to preferentially execute the variable display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start a winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the normally variable winning ball apparatus and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority. In addition, in a gaming machine that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, if the game is shifted to the high base state, or if it is in the big hit gaming state, The process of determining which judgment value range the value of the big hit type and the variation pattern type determination random number (the above-described effect process at the time of winning) is not executed on the first hold memory, but the second hold It is good also as performing only with respect to memory | storage. On the other hand, in the gaming machine that preferentially executes the change display of the second special symbol, when it is shifted to the low base state, the start winning determination is not executed for the second reserved memory, It may be executed only for the first reserved storage.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a determination value specifying command indicating which jackpot determination value the random R matches, and a symbol specifying command indicating whether or not the jackpot is determined and the jackpot type. Are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 at the time of starting winning a prize, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a single command indicating which jackpot determination value the random R matches and the jackpot type may be transmitted. Specifically, the command A indicating that the random R matches the first jackpot determination value and the jackpot type is 16R jackpot A, and the random R matches the first jackpot determination value and the jackpot type is 16R jackpot B. A command B indicating that the R is equal to the second jackpot determination value and the jackpot type is 16R jackpot A, and a random R is equal to the second jackpot determination value and the jackpot type Command D indicating that R is 16R big hit B, command E indicating that random R is the third big hit decision value and jackpot type is 16R big hit A, and random R matches the third big hit decision value And select and send one command from the symbol designating command F indicating that the jackpot type is 16R jackpot B It may be.

  Although not described in the present embodiment, when the special variable winning ball apparatus provided with the probability variation area is controlled to be in the open state, the special variable winning ball apparatus is allowed to win a game ball. It is good also as performing the firing promotion notification effect which makes a player promote. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 1 below. Note that description of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  In the first modification, 16R big hit C and 14R big hit are provided as big hit types. The opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus for each jackpot type in Modification 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus in the first modification.

  First, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 20a and second special variable winning ball device 20b) at 16R big hit C will be described with reference to FIG. In the first modified example, when the big hit gaming state based on the 16R big hit C is controlled, after the first special variable winning ball device 20a is controlled to be open for 27 seconds per round in the odd round, the special variable winning ball device is It is controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds (however, 0.8 seconds when the special variable winning ball apparatus is closed is an interval period). In the even-numbered round, after the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is controlled to be open for 27 seconds per round, the special variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds (however, the special variable winning ball is not included). 0.8 seconds when the device is closed is an interval period).

  Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 20a and second special variable winning ball device 20b) in 14R big hit will be described with reference to FIG. 51 (2). In the first modification, in the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the 14R big hit, after controlling the first special variable winning ball device 20a per one round for 27 seconds in the first to thirteenth rounds, the special variable winning ball device Is controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds (however, 0.8 seconds when the special variable winning ball apparatus is closed is an interval period). Then, in the 14th round, after the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is controlled to be open for 0.1 seconds per round, the special variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds (however, the special variable 0.8 seconds when the winning ball device is closed is an interval period).

  By performing the control as described above, the number of times of opening the second big prize opening provided with the probability variation area is 16 times in the 16R big hit C, while the number of opening of the second big prize opening provided with the probability change area is 14 times in the big hit 14R. The number of times of opening is one. That is, the 14R big hit is a big hit with fewer opening times of the second big winning opening provided with the probability variation area than the 16R big hit C.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process in the first modification. In the post-round processing of Modification 1, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the current big hit gaming state is due to 14R big hit if it is not the tenth round in step S4402 (N in step S4402) or after step S4403. If it is not due to 14R big hit, that is, if it is a big hit gaming state due to 16R big hit C, the process proceeds to step S4404.

  When it is a big hit game state with 14R big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not it is the 14th round (step S4403B), and when it is not the 14th round, the process proceeds to step S4404. When it is the 14th round, the CPU 101 for effect control executes the firing promotion notification effect (step S4403C). Specifically, the firing notification effect is executed by displaying character information such as “Aim at the lower attacker!” On the effect display device 9. Note that the firing promotion notification effect may be executed by causing a predetermined light emitting member to emit light or outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 27.

  As described above, according to the first modification, when the variable winning device is changed to the first state in the specific gaming state, the promotion effect that promotes the game medium launching operation to the variable winning device ( In this example, it is possible to execute a launch promotion notification effect (in this example, step S4403C can be executed), and a plurality of types of specific game states (in this example, different specific times for changing the variable winning device to the first state). 16R big hit C for controlling the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b to be opened eight times, and 14R big hit for controlling the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b to be opened once). In many types of specific game states, execution of the promotion effect is restricted (in this example, step S4403C is not executed for 16R big hit C), while a specific game letter of a type with a small specific number of times. Run the promotion effect in was that (in this example, executes step S4403C in 14R jackpot). Thereby, a promotion effect can be appropriately performed according to necessity.

  In the first modification, the 16R big hit C and the 14R big hit having different numbers of rounds are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable winning device provided with the specific area is in the first state (opened). If a plurality of types of specific game states having different specific times are set, the number of rounds may be the same. Specifically, a plurality of jackpot types having the same number of rounds and different opening counts of the second special variable winning ball device 20b are provided, and firing is performed in the jackpot type having a small number of opening times of the second special variable winning ball device 20b. While the promotion notification effect is executed, the fire promotion notification effect may not be executed in the jackpot type in which the second special variable winning ball device 20b is opened many times.

  Further, in the first modification, the specific game state of a type in which the variable winning device provided with the specific area is different in the number of times of opening is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the number of releases of the variable prize device provided with the specific area is the same big hit, the number of times of release in a period that allows a game ball to win the variable prize apparatus provided with the specific area (hereinafter, “ The promotion effect may be executed in the specific game state of a type having a large number of long-term opening times), while the execution of the promotion effect may be restricted in the specific game state of a type having a small number of open times for a long time. Specifically, the number of rounds is “16”, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a is controlled to be opened for 27 seconds per round in odd-numbered rounds, and the number of rounds per round in even-numbered rounds other than 16 rounds. 2 The special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is controlled to be open for 0.1 seconds, and in the 16th round, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is controlled to be open for 27 seconds per round, and the above-described 16R big hit α. When C is provided, the number of opening of the variable winning device provided with the specific area is the same (8 times) in 16R big hit α and 16R big hit C, but 16R big hit α is 16R big hit. The number of times of opening for a long time that allows a game ball to win a prize in a variable winning device provided with a specific area is smaller than that of C (16R big hit α once, 16R Per the C 8 times) because, while limiting the execution of the 16R jackpot C in promoting effect, it is also possible to perform promotion effect in 16R jackpot alpha.

  In the first modification, a plurality of variable winning devices are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a gaming machine provided with a single variable prize device having a specific area provided therein, a plurality of specific game states in which the number of times the single variable prize device is opened are different, and the single variable prize device is provided. In a specific gaming state in which the number of times that the winning device is released (specific number of times) is small, a promotion effect (launching promotion notification effect) is executed. The promotion effect (launching promotion notification effect) may not be executed.

  Further, in the first modification, when the launch promotion notification effect is executed, it is assumed that the player launches the game ball aiming at the second special variable winning ball device 20b, and therefore the probability change in 14 rounds of 14R big hit. When a game ball wins an area, an effect may be provided to notify that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area (that is, transition to the probability variation state).

  In addition, although the description is omitted in the above-described embodiment and Modification 1, if a special ball winning ball apparatus is detected in the special variable winning ball apparatus even though the special variable winning ball apparatus is in a closed state, an abnormality is detected. It is good also as performing the abnormality alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 2 below. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the same location as Embodiment or the modification 1 mentioned above. Moreover, in the modification 2, the specific light emitting member different from frame LED28 shall be provided in the front frame.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a winning notification process in the second modification. The winning notification process is a process performed at the timing after step S21 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In FIG. 53, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first count switch 23A is on (step S241). If not, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S244. When it is ON, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7 (pre-winning hole opening pre-processing to jackpot end processing), that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is being performed (step S242). ). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7, that is, if it is in the big hit gaming state, the process proceeds to step S244. When the value of the special symbol process flag is not 5 to 7, that is, when the winning of the game ball to the first special variable winning ball device 20a is detected even though the big hit gaming state is not being performed, the first big winning mouth abnormal winning A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S243). The first grand prize opening abnormal prize designation command is an effect control command for designating that a game ball has won a prize at the first big prize opening at the timing when the first big prize opening is closed.

  In step S244, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second count switch 23B is on (step S244). If not, the winning notification process is terminated. If it is ON, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7 (pre-winning hole opening pre-processing to big hit end processing), that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is being executed (step S245). ). When the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7, that is, when the big hit gaming state is set, the winning notification process is terminated. When the value of the special symbol process flag is not 5 to 7, that is, when the winning of the game ball to the second special variable winning ball device 20b is detected even though the big hit gaming state is not in progress, the second big winning mouth abnormal winning A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S246). The second prize winning port abnormal prize designation command is an effect control command that designates that a game ball has won a prize at the second prize winning opening when the second prize winning opening is closed. Hereinafter, the first big prize mouth abnormal prize designation command and the second big prize mouth abnormal prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a big prize mouth abnormal prize designation command.

  54 and 55 are flowcharts showing a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704) in the second modification. In step S666 in the command analysis process, if the received effect control command is not a probability variation area winning designation command, it is determined whether or not it is a large winning mouth abnormal winning designation command.

  If the received effect control command is the first grand prize opening abnormal winning designation command (step S670), the effect control CPU 101 executes the first abnormality notification effect (step S671). Specifically, the frame LED 28 is caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  If the received effect control command is the second grand prize opening abnormal winning designation command (step S672), the effect control CPU 101 adds “1” to the number of detections P (step S673). The number of detections P is the number of times that an abnormal winning is detected for the big winning opening, and is set to “0” when the power is turned on. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of detections P is 3 or more (step S674). If it is less than 3 (that is, if the abnormal winning detected this time is the first or second abnormal winning), (2) An abnormality notification effect is executed (step S675). Specifically, a specific light emitting member different from the frame LED 28 is caused to emit light. When the number of detections P is 3 or more, the first abnormality notification effect is executed (step S676). As described above, in the second modification, the second abnormality notification effect is executed at the time of detecting an abnormal winning for the second special variable winning ball device 20b from the power-on to the second time, and the first special variable winning ball device 20a is abnormal. The first abnormality notification effect is executed when a winning is detected or when an abnormal winning is detected for the second special variable winning ball device 20b after the third power-on.

  As described above, according to the second modification, a plurality of variable winning devices (in this example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a and the second special variable winning ball device 20b), and the plurality of variable winning devices. Among the plurality of variable prize-winning devices are notified of abnormality based on the fact that the game medium has been won to the variable prize-winning device that has been changed to the second state (in this example, steps S2806, S3913, and S4606 are executed). A normal abnormality notification (in this example, a first abnormality notification effect) is performed based on the fact that the game medium has won any of the variable winning devices (in this example, steps S671 and S676 are executed), and the power is turned on. Until the predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, until the abnormal winning for the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is detected twice (until the number of detection times P = 2)). The special abnormality notification (second abnormality notification effect in this example) is performed based on the fact that the game medium has won the specific variable winning device (in this example, the second special variable winning ball device 20b) among the variable winning devices. (In this example, step S675 is executed). Thereby, it can be easily confirmed whether abnormality notification is performed appropriately.

  In the second modification, when the game medium (game ball) is won in the variable winning device (special variable winning ball device) when it is not in the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), abnormality notification is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as an abnormality notification is given when a game medium wins the variable winning device in the first state (closed state). For example, during the interval between rounds, the period before the special variable winning ball apparatus is released in the big hit gaming state, the period when the special variable winning ball apparatus has been released (the period during which the ending image is displayed), or other special variable winning balls An abnormality notification effect may be performed when a game ball wins a special variable winning ball device in a closed state while the device is open.

  In the second modification, the frame LED 28 is caused to emit light as a normal abnormality notification, and the specific light emitting member is caused to emit light as a special abnormality notification. For example, the frame LED 28 may emit light as the normal abnormality notification, and the frame LED 28 and the specific light emitting member may emit light as the special abnormality notification.

  In the second modification, the abnormality notification effect using the light emitting member is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an abnormality notification effect may be executed by displaying an image or character information indicating that an abnormal winning has occurred on the effect display device 9 or outputting sound from the speaker 27. In addition, the normal effect notification and the special abnormality notification may use the same effect member as long as the notification modes are different. Specifically, the frame LED 28 may blink in the normal abnormality notification, while the frame LED 28 may be continuously lit in the special abnormality notification.

  In the second modification, the effect control CPU 101 measures the number of detections P, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each time the CPU 56 detects an abnormal winning with respect to the second special variable winning ball device 20b, the number of times of detection is measured, and the second special variable winning ball device after the power is turned on until the number of times of detection becomes two. When an abnormal winning with respect to 20b is detected, a large winning opening abnormal winning designation command A is transmitted to the CPU 101 for effect control, and an abnormal winning with respect to the second special variable winning ball device 20b is detected after the number of times of detection becomes two. In this case, by transmitting the big prize opening abnormal winning designation command B to the presentation control CPU 101, the presentation control CPU 101 performs special abnormality notification when receiving the big winning prize abnormal winning designation command A, while When receiving the winning mouth abnormal winning designation command B, normal abnormality notification may be performed. In this case, when the CPU 56 detects an abnormal winning with respect to the first special variable winning ball device 20a, the CPU 56 transmits an abnormal winning opening abnormal winning designation command A to the effect control CPU 101.

  In the second modification, the effect control CPU 101 adds “1” by 1 even when the number of detections P exceeds 2 when receiving the special prize opening abnormal prize designation command. After the number of detections P becomes 2, even if a special winning opening abnormal winning designation command is received, “1” may not be added.

  In addition, when checking whether or not there is an abnormality in the special variable winning ball apparatus at a gaming machine manufacturing factory (at the time of manufacture or shipping) or at a game store, any of the special variable winning ball apparatuses is a special variable winning ball apparatus. It is desirable that the inspector can identify whether an abnormality has occurred in Therefore, by adopting the configuration as in Modification 2, it is possible to allow the inspector to specify the special variable winning ball apparatus in which an abnormality has occurred immediately after the power is turned on (before the predetermined condition is satisfied), so that the inspection is easy. Can be done.

  On the other hand, when an abnormality is detected during a game, it is not necessary for the game store clerk to specify which of the plurality of special variable winning ball devices has an abnormality occurring in the special variable winning ball device ( Since the clerk only needs to be able to recognize that an abnormality has occurred), after a predetermined condition (for example, two abnormality detections) is established, even if an abnormality occurs in any of the special variable winning ball devices, the common mode By performing abnormality notification, abnormality notification can be performed while reducing the processing load.

  In the second modification, the predetermined condition is that the abnormal winning for the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is detected twice after the power is turned on, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined condition may be that an abnormal winning with respect to the first special variable winning ball device 20a is detected a predetermined number of times since the power is turned on, a predetermined period elapses, or a predetermined event occurs.

  Moreover, the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state is not limited to the above-described one. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 3 below. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the same location as embodiment mentioned above, the modification 1, or the modification 2. FIG.

  In Modification 3, 16R big hit E and 16R big hit F are provided as big hit types. The opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus for each jackpot type in Modification 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device in the third modification.

  First, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 20a and second special variable winning ball device 20b) at 16R big hit E will be described with reference to FIG. 56 (1). In the third modification, when the big hit game state based on 16R big hit E is controlled, after the first special variable winning ball device 20a is controlled to be open for 29 seconds per round in the odd round, the special variable winning ball device is It is controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds (however, 0.1 seconds when the special variable winning ball apparatus is closed is an interval period). In the even-numbered round, after the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is controlled to be open for 29 seconds per round, the special variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds (however, the special variable winning ball is not included). 0.1 seconds when the device is closed is the interval period).

  Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 20a and second special variable winning ball device 20b) at 16R big hit F will be described using FIG. 56 (2). In the third modification example, when the big hit gaming state based on the 16R big hit F is controlled, after the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a is controlled to be opened for 0.05 second per odd round, the special variable winning ball is set. The device is controlled to be closed for 3.0 seconds (however, 3.0 seconds when the special variable winning ball device is closed is an interval period). In the even-numbered round, after the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b is controlled to be open for 0.05 seconds per round, the special variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to be closed for 3.0 seconds (however, the special variable) 3.0 seconds when the winning ball apparatus is closed is an interval period). In this way, the 16R big hit E for the purpose of making a lot of payouts by winning the game balls in the specific variable winning ball device and the payout as much as possible by making it difficult to win the game balls in the specific variable winning ball device. By providing a 16R jackpot F for the purpose of not being present, the player is expected to know which jackpot will be generated, thereby improving the interest.

  By performing the control as described above, the opening time t1 = 29 seconds of the special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 20a and second special variable winning ball device 20b) at 16R big hit E is 16R. The special variable winning ball device at the big hit F (the first special variable winning ball device 20a and the second special variable winning ball device 20b) is longer than the opening time t3 = 0.05 seconds, and the special variable winning ball at the 16R big hit E When the closing time t2 of the devices (first special variable winning ball device 20a and second special variable winning ball device 20b) is 0.1 seconds, the special variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device at 16R big hit F). 20a and the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b) are shorter than the closing time t4 = 3.0 seconds.

  As described above, according to the third modification, the variable winning device includes the first variable display device (in this example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a) and the second variable winning device (in this example, The first variable display device and the second variable winning device are the same area in which the game medium flows down (in this example, the right game area (second game area)). It was decided that it was provided. In addition, a first control pattern for changing the variable winning device to the first state over a first period (in this example, t1 = 29 seconds), and a second period (this example) in which the variable winning device is shorter than the first period. Then, the first variable prize-winning device and the second variable prize-winning device are alternately set in the first control pattern in any one of the second control patterns to be changed to the first state for t3 = 0.05 seconds. Change to the state (in this example, the release control of the special variable winning ball device in the big hit gaming state corresponding to each big hit type of the modified example 3 is executed), and the variable winning device is changed to the first state by the first control pattern. The variable winning device is changed to the second state for a predetermined period (in this example, t2 = 0.1 seconds) until it is changed to the first state again in the first control pattern after the change is completed. After the change to the first state by the control pattern, the second control pattern is again performed. (In this example, each jackpot type of modification 3 in this example) over a period longer than a predetermined period (in this example, t4 = 3.0 seconds). The closing control of the special variable winning ball device in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the above is executed). Accordingly, it is possible to make it easy to win game media in the first control pattern, while making it difficult to win game media in the second control pattern.

  In Modification 3, the closing period of 16R big hit F is t4 = 3.0 seconds. However, if this is set to t2 = 0.1 second, which is the same length as the closing time of 16R big hit E, 16R big hit In the big hit gaming state based on F, the proportion of the period during which any of the special variable winning ball devices is closed is reduced. That is, when the closing time in the big hit gaming state is shortened, the proportion of the period during which any special variable winning ball device is in the open state in the big hit gaming state increases. In that case, if the game ball is continuously launched by the player (in this example, right-handed), most of the game balls that have been launched will win one of the specific variable winning ball devices. Will be. However, as described above, the 16R big hit F is a big hit provided for the purpose of preventing payout as much as possible by making it difficult for the specific variable winning ball device to win a game ball. It is not preferable that a game ball wins any one of the specific variable winning devices (a lot of game balls are paid out). Therefore, as in Modification 3, the closing period of 16R big hit F is long enough to reduce the ratio of the period during which any special variable winning ball device is open in the big hit gaming state (t4 = 3 .0 seconds), even if game balls are continuously launched by the player, many game balls can win one of the specific variable winning devices in the big hit game state ( It is possible to prevent a lot of game balls from being paid out).

  In addition, about embodiment and the modification which were mentioned above, although the game machine (what is called a 1st type game machine) which transfers to a jackpot game state based on the variable display result of a special symbol and an effect design was demonstrated, it provides in a game area. A game machine (so-called second type of game) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a game ball (V winning) in a specific winning port (V winning port) in the variable winning ball device (so-called role) Machine) or a gaming machine in which the first type and the second type are combined, a specific effect corresponding to a plurality of periods may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. 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.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 4). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  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.

  In the above 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, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20a 1st special variable winning ball device 20b 2nd special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Production control board 99 LED for notice
100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A variable winning device that can change between a first state in which game media can be won and a second state in which game media cannot be won;
Advantageous state control means for changing the variable winning device to the first state as the advantageous state;
Special state control means for controlling to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state, based on the fact that the game medium won in the variable winning device has passed a specific area;
Information about the variable display, storage means for storing a hold memory,
In the advantageous state, comprising a notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the storage means that is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the storage means,
The notification effect executing means includes
Wherein at in the special state is determined that no control in the preferred state, the when in a normal state where the hold memory which can be controlled in the preferred state is determined are stored in the storage means, the game medium Does not perform the notification effect when the specified area has passed ,
When the reserved storage determined to be controlled to the advantageous state in the special state is stored in the storage means, the notification effect can be executed when the game medium passes through the specific area. A featured gaming machine.

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