JP6429468B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified and derives and displays a display result in a variable display means.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is a variable display means (production display device) that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (designs) each of which can be identified and derives and displays a display result. There was a gaming machine to play.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that performs a specific display (for example, mission completion display) based on the establishment of a specific condition regarding the game (for example, execution of a notice display). In such a gaming machine, when the display result of the variation display of the identification information is derived, the specific display may be displayed at a position that does not overlap with the identification information (Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-183919 (paragraph 0365, FIG. 47)

  However, if the specific display is displayed with priority over the variable display of the identification information in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is a risk of hindering the visual recognition of the display result of the identification information.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not hinder the visual recognition of identification information derived and displayed even if specific display is performed.

(1) In the variable display means (the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the effect display device 9), a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols and effect symbols) each of which can be identified. Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) for deriving and displaying a display result,
Display control means (production control microcomputer 100) for controlling display in the variable display means,
The display control means includes
In the variation display means, after the identification information variation display is started, the identification information display result is derived and displayed, and before the identification information display result is derived and displayed, a specific condition related to the game (for example, a notice is seen) (A notice has been executed), a specific display indicating the establishment of FIG. 28) can be executed (the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a mission achievement display as shown in S908 of FIG. 29),
When a plurality of the specific conditions are satisfied from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, at least a part of the identification information displayed in a variable manner is duplicated Simultaneously perform multiple types of the specific display,
When deriving displaying the display result of the identification information than the specific display to display preferentially the display result of the identification information (performance control microcomputer 100, as shown in S909, S910 of FIG. 29, the performance symbols to clear the mission accomplished display in 0.1 seconds before stopping),
Before Symbol display control means,
The specific display can be displayed at a plurality of timings,
When a plurality of the specific conditions are satisfied from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the specific display of a predetermined number or less is simultaneously performed and the predetermined number is exceeded. wherein when newly performing a particular display will rows the new said specific display by replacing with the specific display that displays the oldest.
Further, in the variation display means, a gaming machine that performs variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and derives and displays a display result,
Comprising display control means for controlling display in the fluctuation display means,
The display control means includes
In the variable display means, after starting the variable display of the identification information, the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, and before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the specific display indicating that the specific condition regarding the game is satisfied is executed Is possible,
When a plurality of the specific conditions are satisfied from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, at least a part of the identification information displayed in a variable manner is duplicated Simultaneously perform multiple types of the specific display,
When the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the display result of the identification information is given priority over the specific display,
Command transmission means for transmitting a command related to the fluctuation display in the fluctuation display means;
The display control means includes
The display result of the variable display is derived and displayed based on the reception of the variable display end command indicating the end of the variable display transmitted by the command transmission means,
The predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variable display of identification information or of the reception of the said variable display end command, erase the specified display based on the at least one has been established.

According to such a configuration, the visibility of the identification information derived and displayed can be ensured.
(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The display control unit is configured to display at least the identification information that is variably displayed when a plurality of the specific conditions are satisfied from the start of the variation display of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. A plurality of the specific displays are performed at the same time so as to partially overlap (the production control microcomputer 100 overlaps the display of the plurality of mission achievements with the display of the production symbols before the production symbols stop, as shown in FIG. To display).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the identification information that is derived and displayed even when a plurality of specific displays are performed simultaneously.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
It further comprises command transmission means (game control microcomputer 560, S28 in FIG. 12) for transmitting a command relating to fluctuation display in the fluctuation display means,
The display control means derives and displays the display result of the fluctuation display based on receiving the fluctuation display end command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating the end of the fluctuation display transmitted by the command transmission means,
The display control means indicates that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of variable display of the identification information (the production control microcomputer 100 is 3.1 seconds before the end of the change, as shown in S904 to S909 of FIG. The specific display was made and 0.1 second before the end of the change) or the change display end command was received (the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol as shown in S845 of FIG. 27). The specific display is erased based on the fact that at least one of them has been established (the production control microcomputer 100 performs the mission in either of the processing of S848 in FIG. 27 or S910 in FIG. 29). Clear achievement indicator).

  According to such a configuration, specific display can be performed while ensuring the visibility of the identification information derived and displayed.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3),
The display control means, when a plurality of the specific conditions are satisfied from the start of the variation display of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the predetermined number or less (for example, three) When the specific display is performed at the same time and the specific display exceeding a predetermined number (for example, four or more) is newly performed, the new specific display is performed by replacing the oldest specific display ( As shown in the modification (9), the production control microcomputer 100 performs up to three specific displays at the same time and newly performs four or more specific displays when a plurality of mission achievement conditions are satisfied. Is replaced with the oldest specific display, and a new specific display is performed).

  According to such a configuration, an appropriate number of specific displays can be performed while preventing a situation that causes confusion of the player by simultaneously displaying a plurality of specific displays exceeding a predetermined number.

(5) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (4),
The display control means, when a plurality of the specific conditions are satisfied from the start of the display of the variation of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, in order of the degree of difficulty in achieving the specific conditions. The specific display corresponding to the specific condition is performed (as shown in the modified example (10), the effect control microcomputer 100 achieves the mission in descending order of the difficulty of the mission achievement condition when a plurality of mission achievement conditions are satisfied. Specific display corresponding to the condition).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably display a specific display having a high degree of difficulty.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of a whole structure of the game system by this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the management server in this Embodiment. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). 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 a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) and a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. 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 fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the random number used with an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between mission achievement conditions and a mission achievement display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the mission achievement display in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the content of a mission. It is a flowchart which shows a mission determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of a game system. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display timing of the mission in 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine. It may be a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means for performing the variable display of the identification information and deriving and displaying the display result. .

[First Embodiment]
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming system 1000 according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a gaming system 1000 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1000 includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 installed in a gaming store, a management server 300 that manages a player's gaming history, and a portable terminal 200 possessed by the player. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1000 may include a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. The plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 may be installed in the same game store or may be installed in different game stores. Note that the management server 300 and the mobile terminal 200 are connected via the Internet network 400.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 300, which are components of the gaming system 1000, and the configuration and operation of the mobile terminal 200 will be individually described.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the mobile terminal 200 in the present embodiment. With reference to FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, a voice input / output unit 250, a wireless communication unit 260, an antenna 261, and an infrared ray. A communication unit 280 and a camera unit 290 are included.

  The storage unit 220 includes a semiconductor memory such as a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a flash memory, or a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 220 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 200.

  The operation unit 230 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. The operation unit 230 receives data input from the user and transfers the input data to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). In addition, the display part 240 may be comprised with other display apparatuses, such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 240 displays character data and image data received from control unit 210.

  The voice input / output unit 250 includes a microphone and a speaker. The voice input / output unit 250 converts the voice inputted from the outside into the microphone into an electric signal, passes it to the control unit 210, converts the electric signal from the control unit 210 into voice, and outputs it to the outside through a speaker.

  The wireless communication unit 260 passes a signal received by the antenna 261 from another portable terminal or server to the control unit 210 and causes the antenna 261 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 210 to the other portable terminal or server.

  The infrared communication unit 280 delivers a signal received by infrared from another device to the control unit 210, receives a signal to be transmitted to another device from the control unit 210, and transmits the signal by infrared.

  The camera unit 290 captures an imaging target, converts the captured image into image data, and outputs the converted image data to the control unit 210. In the present embodiment, a two-dimensional code is imaged.

  The control unit 210 includes a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 210 is input from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the voice input / output unit 250, the wireless communication unit 260, the infrared communication unit 280, or the camera unit 290 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 220. The processed data is processed and output to the storage unit 220, the display unit 240, the voice input / output unit 250, the wireless communication unit 260, or the infrared communication unit 280.

  In the present embodiment, portable terminal 200 may or may not include voice input / output unit 250.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management server 300 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 3, management server 300 includes a control unit 310, a storage unit 320, an operation unit 330, a display unit 340, and a communication unit 360.

  The storage unit 320 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM and a flash memory, a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM, and an external storage device such as a hard disk. The storage unit 320 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 310 to execute various functions of the management server 300.

  The operation unit 330 includes input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse. The operation unit 330 receives data input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 300 and transfers the input data to the control unit 310.

  The display unit 340 is configured with an LCD. The display unit 340 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display and an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 340 displays character data and image data received from control unit 310.

  The communication unit 360 delivers data received from the mobile terminal 200 or other server via the Internet network 400 to the control unit 310, and transmits the data from the control unit 310 to the mobile terminal 200 or other server via the Internet network 400. Output data.

  The control unit 310 is configured with an MPU. The control unit 310 processes data input from the storage unit 320, the operation unit 330, or the communication unit 360 according to the program stored in the storage unit 320, and stores the storage unit 320, the display unit 340, or the communication unit. To 360.

  Next, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 5 is a hit type table.

  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 openable and closable. 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) installed to be openable and closable 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 an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. 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 body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation 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 125 (see FIG. 6) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 6) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 6) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan main body and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 6) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at 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 detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 6) that detects the player's operation act 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. 4, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in an up-and-down 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 a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  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 An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  After reaching the reach state, when a reach display result other than the jackpot display result is obtained in a form in which the reach symbol is formed, it is called reach reach. In addition, when a reach display result is obtained in a mode in which a reach pattern is not formed without being in a reach state, this is called non-reach shift.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  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.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the 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). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold (holding storage information).

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

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

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

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

  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 port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change 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 condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change 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.

  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 indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. 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 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a combined storage storage display unit 18c that displays the first storage storage number and the second storage storage number in a combined (total) form. In the total pending storage display unit 18c, an image for displaying the generated pending storage information (hereinafter referred to as “holding display”) is displayed corresponding to the number of the pending storage information, thereby indicating the number of pending storages. In this way, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In addition, the 1st reservation memory display part (display part of the 1st reservation memory number) which displays the 1st reservation memory number and the 2nd reservation memory number separately, and the 2nd reservation memory display part (the 2nd reservation memory number) Display section) may be provided. In such a case, in each of the first hold storage display unit and the second hold storage display unit, an image (hereinafter referred to as hold display) that displays the generated hold storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of the hold storage information. By doing so, the number of reserved memories is indicated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. 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. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

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

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 5, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state, but the short time state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state of being controlled to the short time state and the high base may be represented by the term of the short time state, and may be represented by the term of the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 5, as the big hit for 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 6 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 a 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. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. 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 (special symbol process flag, etc.) 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.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, 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 make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which 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.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

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

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 7 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. 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. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is higher, and the reach type Even when selected, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the short-time state by setting the ratio that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach with the shortest fluctuation time is selected among the fluctuation pattern types to be higher. Become.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with 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 jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 8B shows a case where a big hit type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 8 (C) shows a case where a big hit type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (a variation display of the second special symbol is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 8B and FIG. 8C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8B is a numerical value to be compared with a random value of 1, and each of the determination values corresponding to the “normal jackpot” and “probability variation jackpot” (the jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C, there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probability big hit” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C may be set higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  FIG. 9A shows the first judgment table when the current state of the total pending storage number (hereinafter also referred to as the pending storage number) is 1 to 3 in FIG. The second determination table at the time of divergence from the normal state used when the current total pending storage number is 4 to 8 is shown. Further, FIG. 9C shows a judgment table for when the state is out of time, FIG. 9D shows a normal big hit judgment table, and FIG. 9E shows a probability variation big hit judgment table. Each determination table of FIGS. 9A to 9E is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 9 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to various types for each variation pattern type. Including. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the distribution ratio of each variation pattern type with respect to the numerical data of random 2 is different depending on whether it is out of place or when it is a big hit, and also when it is in the time-short state and the time-short state It is different depending on whether or not the total pending storage number is less than a predetermined number and when it is greater than or equal to a predetermined number.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 9, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 9 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds). Note that the codes A and B for normal reach and the codes A and B for super reach indicate the type of reach production, and the big hit is given by the relationship of normal reach A <normal reach B <super reach A <super reach B. It shows that the degree of expectation is high.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “super-reaching out” shown in the “variation pattern” column is “the super-reaching variation pattern resulting in the out-of-range display result”.

  In the table of FIG. 9, “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type” are described as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 9A as an example, each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach” includes a plurality of random 2 (1 to 251) values. It is divided into numerical ranges. When the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values 1 to 251, the variation pattern type is determined to be “normal reach”. Is done.

  In the table of FIG. 9, the columns described as “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern” are columns indicating functions as a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern”. It is. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 9 (a) as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “normal reach” are “normal reach A miss” and “normal reach B miss”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 9A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “normal reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random values 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination value assigned to 140, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of “normal reach A miss (10 seconds)”.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern.

  In the non-short-time state (low probability low base state), when the variable display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of place, The first determination table is selected when 9 (a) is out of the normal state. On the other hand, when the variable display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of place in the non-time-saving state, when the current total number of pending storage becomes 4 to 8 due to the start winning, FIG. The second determination table is selected when the normal state is off. Further, when the fluctuation display result is out of order in the time-short state (low-accuracy base state or high-accuracy base state), the time-short state judgment table of FIG. 9C is selected.

  In the case of the present embodiment, after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the data of the total pending storage number counter that counts the total pending storage number at the time of the big hit determination process is subtracted, but as will be described later, Since the data of the total pending storage number when the execution condition is satisfied is stored until the variation pattern is determined after the big hit determination, separately from the total pending storage number counter, the data of the total pending storage number is used when determining the variation pattern. It is done.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the normal fluctuation in FIG. 9A is set at 7 seconds, and the normal fluctuation in FIG. 9B is set at 3 seconds. Further, the reach fluctuation is set to 10 seconds or more in both FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b). In the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 9B, normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is determined as compared with the case of the first determination table at the time of deviation from FIG. 9A. Data is set so that the ratio is high and the ratio determined by reach fluctuation is low. As a result, in the non-temporary state, the rate of selection of a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display (shortened fluctuation pattern) is increased based on the increase in the number of reserved memories, so the fluctuation time is shortened according to the number of reserved memories. The hold number reduction control is performed. Note that the hold number shortening control may be executed by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  Further, the normal fluctuation in FIG. 9A is set at 7 seconds, and the normal fluctuation in FIG. 9C is set at 3 seconds. Further, the reach fluctuation is set to 10 seconds or more in both FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (c). 9C, the ratio determined in the normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is larger than that in the first judgment table in the normal state in FIG. The data is set so that it is high and the ratio determined by reach fluctuation is low. As a result, the rate at which a variation pattern (shortened variation pattern) having a shorter variation time is selected in the time-short state than in the normal state (non-time-short state) in which the combined pending storage number is 1 to 3 is selected. Since the time is short, the variable display is performed in an average shorter time than the non-time-short state (holding number is 1 to 3).

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 9D is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table shown in FIG. 9E is selected.

  Further, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C that are selected when there is a loss, data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a relationship of high and low so that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIG. 9D and FIG. 9E that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in accordance with the level relationship of the ratio of normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 9E selected when the big hit is a probable big hit has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. 9D selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 10, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 10 will be described. 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 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 9, 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. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. 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.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in a winning effect process described later, whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number is any determination value. It is determined whether it falls within the range. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production 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 based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) and a hold buffer.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 11A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 11A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (A), the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 11B, 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (to be described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. Before starting variable display, the data stored in the hold specific area and storage area is read out at the time of winning a start and the variable display result is subject to advance notice such as the possibility of a big hit. You may use for the prefetch notice effect which can be performed based on the hold information of a game.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize opening 14, one set of four commands, that is, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command Is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The received command buffer at the start winning prize provided in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 can store various commands such as the received symbol designation command, variation type command, and total pending memory number designation command in association with each other. In addition, a storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 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 has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: 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 (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and a big hit type determination random number (random 1) used for game control is performed ( Random number update process for determination: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the random counter for generating the initial value random number (random 4 initial value determining random number, etc.) and the display random number (random 2, 3) (initial value). Random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

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

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (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, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  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 (S31: output processing).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). 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, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. A storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are provided. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds have been completed, the process proceeds to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to 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 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 adds up the total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in the area corresponding to the value of (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, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13a is turned on. When the second 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).

  As shown in FIG. 11 (A), 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. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2 start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the hold memory specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 11B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (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 (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (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 (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 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (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. 11B) (see FIG. 11B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

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

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) CPU 56 performs the second start Every time a winning prize is awarded to the winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228. In the winning presentation process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing and the big hit type are determined, or the variation pattern (variation pattern type) is determined in the variation pattern setting processing. In addition, the display of the variation based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 separately. Before being awarded, the winning effect production process is executed to pre-read whether or not to win, and the type and variation pattern of the big win. By doing so, the variation display result is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control CPU 101 displays the big hit during the effect symbol variation display. It becomes possible to execute a pre-reading notice that predicts what will happen (potentially a big hit).

  Note that the pre-reading notice may be executed for both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, but in the low base state, the pre-reading notice is executed only for the first special symbol. It is possible to make it possible to execute the pre-reading notice only for the second special symbol during the high base state.

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

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating “displacement” in the symbol designation command ( S223). As a result, a symbol designating command indicating “displacement” is output at the time of starting winning.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S224). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing at S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”. Further, when there is a start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”.

  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 (S225). For example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating that “normal big hit” is set in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that “probability big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. As a result, when a big win is reached, a symbol designation command indicating that “normal big hit” or “probability big hit” is output at the time of starting winning.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 to determine each display result set in S223 and S225 and the variation pattern according to the gaming state ( S226). For example, in this embodiment, since the table used for determining the variation pattern type differs depending on whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is in the time saving state, in S226, the variation pattern is determined. When the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the time reduction flag (the flag set when the time reduction control is performed) for the target hold storage data Recognize the gaming state, select the table used for determining the variation pattern based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and use the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) for variation pattern Determine.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variation type command (S227). Thereby, at the time of starting winning, a variation type command indicating the variation type is output.

  In addition, there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the start of the variation display based on the start winning actually. There is. For this reason, the gaming state has changed from the confirmation of whether or not it is in the probable variation state in S221 until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the gaming state depends on the number of variations). In the case of a change, the game state may change from the probability change state to the normal state until the number of changes is up to 100 and after 100. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S222 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory may be specified, and the determination at the time of starting winning may be performed based on the changed game state. . In addition, the game state when the variation display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter for the hold storage data to be determined as the big hit Is recognized, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot type determination random number (random R). You may do it.

  Moreover, you may confirm whether it is a time-short state at the time of a start winning prize. In such a case, the variable display may be executed a plurality of times until the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. Therefore, the game state has changed after confirming whether it is in the short-time state or not until the display of fluctuation based on the start winning is actually started (for example, when the game state changes depending on the number of fluctuations). In addition, there are cases where the gaming state changes from the short-time state to the normal state up to 100 times and after 100 times.) Therefore, the gaming state determined at the time of starting winning is not always the same as the gaming state determined at the start of variation. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory may be specified, and the determination at the time of starting winning may be performed based on the changed game state. . In addition, with respect to the on-hold storage data to be subjected to the determination of the variation pattern, based on the data indicating the game state, such as a time-count counter, the gaming state when the variation display based on the on-hold storage data is executed, Based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected, and the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). May be.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends. If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for executing the demonstration display is executed only once before the process is terminated. You may make it perform the process for transmitting.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 11A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (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. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, 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. Stored in the reserved storage buffer 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 (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

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

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). 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.

  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 S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) 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 in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. 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 CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, 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. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to 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 the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end processing (S307 in FIG. 13) when the probability variation jackpot is reached, and then the condition that the next jackpot has been determined, or the variable display that results in an outlier display result. When the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) has been executed is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as tables used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 8C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol is different for each jackpot type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (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 (S91). When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether the big hit is a probable big hit (S92). If it is a probable big hit, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 9E is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, if it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 9D is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the hourly flag is set (S95). When the time reduction flag is set, it indicates that the time reduction state is set, and when the time reduction flag is not set, it indicates that the time reduction state is not set.

  When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 1 to 3 (S96). If the total pending storage number is 1 to 3 (Y in S96), the CPU 56 selects the first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 9A as a table for determining the variation pattern (S97). Then, the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, if the total pending storage number is 4 to 8 (N in S96), the CPU 56 selects the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 9B as the table for determining the variation pattern (S98). . Then, the process proceeds to S114.

  The second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state is set to have a higher selection ratio of the normal fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern) having a shorter fluctuation time than the first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state. As a result, when the total number of pending storages is 4 or more in the normal state (non-time-short state), the average fluctuation time can be shortened compared to the case of less than 4 (3 or less). In this way, by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases, it is possible to prevent the situation where the fluctuation display operating rate is reduced as much as possible. By shortening the average fluctuation time in this way, fluctuation reduction control can be realized.

  If the time reduction flag is set in S95 (Y in S95), the CPU 56 selects the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 9C as the variation pattern table (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S114.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and performs the processing of S93, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the data in the variation pattern type determination table section in the selected determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and the determination table selected in the process of S93, S94, S97, S98 or S99. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the data related to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table section (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command and the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 10).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit ending process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state, and after the normal big hit, it is controlled to the short time state.

  Usually, the short-time state after the big hit must be continued until one of the conditions of the change display is executed 100 times and the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed. The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140.

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (S134), and depending on the determined hit type, the big hit start 1 designation command or One of the jackpot start 2 designation commands (big hit start designation command) is set (S135).

  Thereby, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type corresponds to the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in order to return the control state to the normal state once when the big hit occurs (S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (for example, the time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S137). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times), and the opening time. Data indicating an open mode such as (for example, 29 seconds) and an interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds) is set in a predetermined storage area (S138). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S138).

  When it is determined in S133 that the big hit flag has not been set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S140). In the present embodiment, the time reduction flag is set until the fluctuation display that is out of place is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after both of the big hit of the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit. When set, either the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state is set. If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S145. As a result, in the low-accuracy low-base state that is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time state, the low-accuracy low-base state is maintained when the variability display that is out of place ends. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be displayed in the time reduction state (high base state) (remaining number of times) is decremented by 1 (S141).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S142). If the value of the time reduction counter has not become 0, the process proceeds to S145 described later. As a result, in the time reduction state, the time reduction state due to the high base state is maintained until the fluctuation display that is out of place is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times). On the other hand, the time reduction flag is reset when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, and the probability variation flag is also reset if the probability variation flag is set (S143). As a result, when the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state is reached after the big hit gaming state is finished, if the fluctuation display that is out of place does not occur until a predetermined number of times (100 times is executed), the low Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a normal state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S144), and proceeds to S145, whereby fluctuations that are out of place in the time-short state are obtained. When the display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times), the time-short state due to the high base state ends, and the state shifts to the low probability low base state.

  In addition to the short-time counter, a probabilistic variable counter is provided that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed (remaining frequency) in the probabilistic state (high probability state). The end of the probabilistic state is controlled by the probable variable counter. May be.

  When the process proceeds to step S145, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S145).

  When the result of the variation display is a big hit, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed, so that the big winning game state is achieved. Be controlled.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers including SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3, SR2 as shown in FIG. 20 is executed (S706). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing random numbers used in the effect control board. SR1-1 to SR1-3 are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols, which are the results of variable display of the effect symbols. It is a random number used to determine the production symbol (final stop symbol). The final stop symbols are three effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas at the time when the variation display of the effect symbols ends. In addition, the combination of the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is determined by any one random number among SR1-1 to SR1-3.

  As shown in a notice determination table in FIG. 25 described later, the notice type determination random number SR2 is used to determine which of the plurality of notices (including no notice) as the kind of notice. It is a random number.

  Each of SR1-1 to SR2 is repeatedly added and updated within the counting range shown in the figure at a predetermined timing in the random number update processing of S706. For example, SR1-1 is updated every 33 msec, SR1-2 is updated every SR1-1 carry, SR1-3 is added every SR1-2 carry, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit. Then, it is updated again from 0.

  FIG. 21 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 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 the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). 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 symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the relationship between mission achievement conditions and mission achievement display. In the present embodiment, a mission achievement display as a specific display is executed when a mission achievement condition which is a specific condition related to a game is satisfied. Here, the mission may be the one shown in FIG. 28, which will be described later, for example, that a notice is executed during a change, a super reach is executed, and the like. That is, a mission is a preset task. When the mission is cleared, the mission achievement condition is established. Further, when the mission achievement condition is satisfied, the mission achievement display is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, which will be described later, a mission achievement display indicating that a specific mission achievement condition is established at a position overlapping the display of the effect symbol is performed.

  FIG. 22A is a timing chart showing the relationship between the mission achievement condition and the mission achievement display in the case of non-shortening fluctuation (total number of pending storages 1 to 3), and FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the mission achievement conditions in a number 4-8), and a mission achievement display.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), a plurality of mission achievement conditions are satisfied during one fluctuation with non-shortening fluctuation (low level in graph indicates suspension of fluctuation, high level indicates fluctuation). In this case, the mission completion display is displayed as follows. For example, it is assumed that a notice A as a mission is executed, a notice B is executed after that, and a super reach A is executed after that. When these three missions have been achieved, a mission completion indication indicating that these missions have been achieved is displayed for 3 seconds. In the case of non-shortening variation, the mission completion display is displayed 3.1 seconds before the stoppage of change, and is erased 0.1 seconds before the stoppage of change. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the variation of the effect symbol stops. The effect symbol variation is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9 for a predetermined time until the next effect symbol variation is started.

  Here, it is assumed that a symbol confirmation designation command is received at a non-normal timing different from the normal timing at some time while the mission completion display is displayed as indicated by a dotted line. In such a case, the mission completion display is not displayed for 3 seconds, but is deleted at the timing of receiving the symbol confirmation designation command at the irregular timing. As described above, the mission completion display is erased when either one of the predetermined time has elapsed or the symbol confirmation designation command is received.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (b), when the mission achievement condition is satisfied during one fluctuation in the shortening fluctuation (the low level in the graph indicates that the fluctuation is stopped and the high level is in the fluctuation) The mission completion display is displayed as follows. Since the fluctuation time is shorter in the shortened fluctuation than in the non-shortened fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 25 to be described later, it is easy to select a type with a small number of notices executed during the fluctuation (a plurality of notices may be executed). The random value of the table is allocated so that there is no). As shown in FIG. 22B, when the notice A is executed as a mission, a mission achievement display is displayed for 2 seconds thereafter. In the shortened variation, the mission completion display is not displayed for 3 seconds, which is the normal display time, and is erased by receiving the symbol confirmation designation command. As described above, the mission completion display is displayed for a predetermined time in the case of non-shortening variation, and is displayed for a time shorter than the predetermined time in the case of shortening variation.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the mission achievement display in the effect display device 9. When the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 23A, the variable display of the effect symbols is executed in the effect symbol display areas 91, 92, 93 of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. . In such a case, a notice A60 for notifying the display result of the effect symbol is executed. The notice A60 is an effect in which a specific character is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify the display result of the effect symbol. Thereafter, when the variation display is a non-shortened variation pattern, an effect as shown in FIGS. 23B to 23E is executed. When the variation display is a shortened variation pattern, FIG. Effects such as (f) to (h) are executed.

  In the variation display pattern of the non-shortening variation shown in FIG. 23B, after the notice A60 is executed in FIG. 23A, the notice B61 is executed. The notice B61 is an effect in which a character different from the notice A60 is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to give a notice of the display result of the effect symbol.

  FIG. 23 (c) shows that “7” symbol is temporarily stopped in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 91 and 93 after execution of the advance notice B61 (from the end timing of the variable display for deriving and displaying the display result). In the previous timing, the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed), and the super reach 62 is executed. Also, the super reach is an effect that is executed when the normal reach effect is developed, and is an effect that has a long variation time and a high expectation level that results in a big hit display result. Furthermore, the super reach shown in FIG. 23C is super reach A among the two types of super reach shown in the present embodiment.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), mission completion display is executed. In the present embodiment, the mission completion display is displayed at a position overlapping the “7” symbol temporarily stopped in the “right” effect symbol display area 93. The mission achievement display 63 is displayed with the characters “I saw the notice A!” As the mission achievement display, the mission achievement display 64 is displayed with the characters “I saw the notice B!”, And “I saw Super Reach A! The mission completion display 65 displaying the characters “is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 all at once. Such mission completion display is displayed for 3 seconds in the “right” effect symbol display area 93. Further, while the mission achievement display is being executed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 are in a temporarily stopped state in which the effect symbols are slightly shaken (FIG. 23). In (d), the combination of missed symbols is displayed in a temporarily stopped state). Then, the mission completion display is erased 3 seconds after being displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), the effect symbol is completely stopped, and the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed.

  In the variation display pattern of the shortened variation shown in FIG. 23 (f), the mission achievement display is executed after the notice A60 is executed in FIG. 23 (a). In the present embodiment, the mission completion display is displayed at a position overlapping the “6” symbol temporarily stopped in the “right” effect symbol display area 93. As the mission completion display, a mission completion display 63 is displayed in which the characters “I saw the notice A!” Are displayed. Such a mission completion display is displayed in the “right” effect symbol display area 93 for 2 seconds. Further, while the mission achievement display is being executed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 are in a temporarily stopped state in which the effect symbols are slightly shaken (FIG. 23). In (f), the combination of missed symbols is displayed in a temporarily stopped state). Then, the mission completion display is erased 2 seconds after being displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (g), the effect symbol is completely stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 23D and 23F, the mission completion display is displayed in front of the effect symbol variation display. That is, the mission achievement display is displayed with priority over the effect symbol variation display. By displaying in this way, the player can easily recognize which mission has been executed before the stop of the effect symbol.

  It should be noted that being preferentially displayed means being displayed at a position that is easily visible to the player. For example, the mission achievement display is displayed at a position that overlaps the effect symbol before the effect symbol variation display, so that the player can easily see the mission achievement display than the effect symbol variation display. In addition, when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped (the effect symbol is completely stopped after the temporary stop), the mission achievement display is erased (non-priority), so that the player can perform the effect symbol rather than the mission achievement display. It becomes easy to visually recognize the fluctuation display. Here, when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, the effect symbol may be given priority and displayed in the foreground, and displayed behind the effect symbol so that the mission achievement display is not prioritized. By displaying in this way, the mission achievement display can be displayed with priority in the temporary stop stage of the effect symbol, and when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, the effect symbol can be displayed with priority.

  Here, the achievement indication of the conventional mission is always displayed at the end on the display screen of the effect display device 8. However, in such a display, the mission achievement display is not so conspicuous, and there is a possibility that the display is meaningless to the player. Therefore, the mission completion display can be made conspicuous by displaying it in front of the effect symbol variation display. Further, when the effect symbol stops, the effect symbol is displayed preferentially and the mission achievement display is erased non-prioritously, so that the display of the effect symbol is not hindered. In this way, the mission completion display can be made to be a conspicuous display, and two modes that do not hinder the visual recognition of the effect design can be achieved.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 23D and 23F, the mission completion display is simultaneously displayed so that at least a part thereof overlaps with the display area of the effect symbol. In this way, even when multiple mission completion displays are made simultaneously, the mission completion display is preferentially displayed and easily visible until the change of the effect symbol is stopped, and is derived when the change of the effect symbol is stopped. The displayed effect symbol is preferentially displayed, and the visibility of the effect symbol can be ensured.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604). The process proceeds to S616. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  If it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (if it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  In addition, when it is not decided to make a shift in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N in S601), the production control CPU 101 displays the big hit symbol according to the type of the big win. A stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

  In S603, the winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit When it is determined that it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after executing an effect setting process (S616) for performing a process for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, a process of determining the type of result effect, etc.), the process proceeds to S617. The contents of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S617, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S616. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. A plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a symbol variation display operation, an effect display operation in a reach effect, and an effect display operation in a notice effect are stored as symbol variation control patterns.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, process data corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is set. The set process data is used in the effect symbol changing process of FIG. Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (S802). A symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a notice determination table. The notice determination table is a data table used when determining the kind of notice in the effect setting process (S616). The notice determination table is stored in the ROM 102. In the notice determination tables shown in FIGS. 25A to 25C, when the display result is a big hit, when the display result is lost due to non-shortening fluctuation, and when the display result is off due to shortening fluctuation. 110 values of the notice type determination random number SR2 (range of 1 to 110) are allocated at different ratios. For SR2, the number of random values assigned for clarity is shown.

  In the jackpot notice determination table of FIG. 25 (A) used at the time of jackpot determination, out of a total of 110 SR2 values, 10 random numbers are assigned when “no notice is given”. (Character A) ”, 20 random numbers are assigned, and“ Right notice A (Character A) → Preview B (Character B) ”is assigned, 30 random values are assigned. In the case of “display in order of notice A (Character A) → notice B (Character B) → notice C (Character C)”, 50 random numbers are assigned. The effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR2 at a predetermined timing, and determines the type of notice based on the extracted value. If the display result is a big hit, “no notice” <“notice A (character A)” <“notice A (character A) → display in order of notice B (character B)” <“notice A (character A)” The type of the notice (the notice content) is likely to be selected in the relationship of “display in the order of notice B (character B) → notice C (character C)”.

  In the non-shortening fluctuation losing notice determination table of FIG. 25 (B) used at the time of non-shortening fluctuation deviation, 50 random values are assigned when “no notice” is selected from among 110 SR2 values in total. , 30 random numbers are assigned when “Announcement A (Character A)”, and 20 random numbers are assigned when “Announcement A (Character A) → Preview B (Character B)” is displayed. When a numerical value is assigned and “display in the order of notice A (character A) → notice B (character B) → notice C (character C)”, ten random numbers are assigned. The effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR2 at a predetermined timing, and determines the type of notice based on the extracted value. When the display result is out of the non-shortening variation, “notice A (character A) → notice B (character B) → display in order of notice C (character C)” <“notice A (character A) → notice B ( It is easy to select the type of notice (the notice contents) in such a relationship that “display in order of character B)” <“notice A (character A)” <“no notice”.

  In the shortening variation losing advance notice determination table of FIG. 25C used at the time of losing shortening variation, 50 random number values are assigned in the case of “no notice” among the total 110 SR2 values. When “notice A (character A)”, 60 random numbers are assigned, and when “notice A (character A) → notice B (character B)” is displayed, 0 random numbers are assigned. In the case of “already notice A (character A) → notice B (character B) → notice C (character C)”, 0 random numbers are assigned. The effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR2 at a predetermined timing, and determines the type of notice based on the extracted value. "Display in order of notice A (character A)-> notice B (character B)" and "Display in order of notice A (character A)-> notice B (character B)-> notice C (character C)" Are not assigned random numbers and are not determined by these notices. In other words, if the display result is out of the shortened variation, either “No notice” or “Notice A (Character A)” is selected, and “No notice” <“Notice A (Character A)” is selected. It is easy to select the type of notice (the notice contents) in such a relationship.

  In the case of a shortened variation, “Notice A (Character A) → Notice B (Character B)” is displayed in a ratio that does not become 0, “Notice A (Character A) → Notice B (Character B) → Notice C” “Display in order of (character C)” may be selected. However, in the case of a shortened variation, since the variation time in which the advance notice can be executed is short in the first place, if the execution of a plurality of advance notices is determined, the advance notice may be executed simultaneously.

  In addition, although the case where the contents of the notice are determined at the same time has been shown, the lottery of whether to execute each of the notice A, the notice B, and the notice C may be performed separately. Then, one or more notices won in the lottery may be executed at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a display result designation command (display result 2 designation command or display result 3 designation command) that is a jackpot display result is stored in the reception command buffer. It is determined whether or not the change to be executed is a big hit change (S651).

  In the case where a variation display that is a jackpot display result is executed this time, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR2, and based on the extracted value, the jackpot notice determination table of FIG. Is used to determine the type of notice (S652). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S653.

  In S651, the effect control CPU 101 executes this time when it does not become a jackpot display result, that is, if it is a variable display that results in an outlier display result, a shortened variation pattern (the number of reservations) is stored in the reception command buffer. Based on whether or not a variation pattern command indicating a variation control pattern of abbreviated control and a normal variation in a short time state is stored, it is determined whether or not a variation variation command is executed this time (S654). .

  If it is not the shortened variation pattern that is executed this time, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR2, and based on the extracted value, the announcement is made based on the non-shortened variation deviation notice determination table in FIG. Is determined (S655). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S653. If it is the shortened variation pattern that is executed this time, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR2, and based on the extracted value, the type of the preview is determined by the shortened variation losing advance notice determination table of FIG. Is determined (S656). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S653.

  In S653, the effect control CPU 101 sets to execute the notice according to the effect contents determined in S652, S655, and S656. Then, the process ends.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation processing (S802). In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation display time timer (S841). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S842).

  Until the variable time timer times out (S842N), the process proceeds to the mission determination process of S843. The mission determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. After executing the mission determination process, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect operation control based on the effect control process data set in S618 of FIG. 24 (S844). Then, the process ends.

  In S844, according to the contents (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data) of the set effect control process data, the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, And control of the speaker 27) as a production component is started. For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. 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. A plurality of process data are set, and switching to the next process data is performed every time the process timer in one process data times out.

  If the variable time timer has timed out in S842 (S842Y), the presentation control CPU 101 has received the symbol confirmation designation command based on whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command is stored in the reception command buffer. Is determined (S845). If the symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the process is terminated.

  When it is determined in S845 that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (S845Y), the effect control CPU 101 executes effect symbol derivation stop control for deriving the effect symbol and then stopping it (S846). In the effect symbol derivation stop control, the effect control CPU 101 executes a process of completely stopping the effect symbol that is currently temporarily stopped. Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the mission display flag is ON (S847). If the mission display flag is not on, the process proceeds to S850. The mission display flag is a flag set in S906 in FIG. 29 described later. The mission display flag is a flag that is set based on the mission number when the mission set as shown in FIG. 28 is achieved.

  If the mission display flag is on, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the mission completion display (S848). Next, the mission display flag is turned off (S849). If a plurality of missions are desired, a plurality of mission display flags are turned off. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S850).

  FIG. 28 is a table showing an example of mission contents in the present embodiment. The missions in the present embodiment include, for example, a plurality of missions whose mission numbers are No. 1 to No. 10. As shown in FIG. 28, mission contents are predetermined for each mission number. When the mission achievement condition corresponding to each mission is established, the mission achievement display is executed at the display timing of each mission achievement display.

  The first mission is to achieve that the mission content is “I saw the notice A”, and the achievement condition is the condition that the notice A was executed, and the mission was cleared (the mission was completed) Display timing is a predetermined time before the end of the fluctuation. Note that viewing the notice indicates that the notice is displayed, not merely that the player sees the notice.

  The second mission is to achieve that the mission content is “I saw notice B”, the achievement condition is the condition when the notice B is executed, and the mission clear display timing is , A predetermined time before the end of the fluctuation.

  The third mission is to achieve that the mission content is “I saw the notice C”, the achievement condition is a condition that the notice C is executed, and the mission clear display timing is It is a predetermined time before the end of the fluctuation.

  The fourth mission is to achieve that the mission content is “I saw Super Reach A”, the achievement condition is the condition that Super Reach A was executed, and the mission clear display timing is , A predetermined time before the end of the fluctuation.

  The fifth mission is to achieve that the mission content is "I saw Super Reach B", and the achievement condition is the condition when Super Reach B is executed, and the mission clear display timing is , A predetermined time before the end of the fluctuation.

  The 6th mission is to achieve that the mission content is “the total number of changes is 100”, and the achievement condition is that the 100th change has been started, and the mission clear display timing Is a predetermined time before the end of the fluctuation.

  The seventh mission is to achieve that the mission content is “total number of changes is 300”, and the achievement condition is that the 300th change has been started, and the mission clear display timing Is a predetermined time before the end of the fluctuation.

  The 8th mission is to achieve that the mission content is “the number of big hits is 5 times”, the achievement condition is the condition that the fifth big hit is started, and the mission clear display timing is , At the time of the end of jackpot.

  The 9th mission is to achieve that the mission content is “3 consecutive probable big hits”, and the fulfillment condition is that 3 consecutive probable big hits have been started. However, it is during the big hit end production.

  The 10th mission is to achieve that the mission content is “I saw the revival effect in a short time”, the achievement condition is the condition that the revival effect was executed, and the mission clear display timing Is a predetermined time before the end of the fluctuation.

  The revival effect is a mode in which the content of the revival is revived by executing the effect (revival effect) suggesting the jackpot display result after executing the effect (failure effect) that suggests the display result that is once off. An effect that is executed. In the present embodiment, a battle effect in which characters confront each other may be executed in a short time state after a big hit game. If the ally character wins the battle effect, the probability variation state continues again, but if the loss is lost, it is suggested that the probability variation state ends. It is possible to make a resurgence production where a character that was lost halfway through such a battle production revives as one condition for accomplishing the mission. In this way, the mission is not limited to the notice, reach, and number of changes during normal fluctuations, but also the number of big hits in the state where big hits are continuously occurring (continuous change), the number of times of continuous change in continuous change, and time reduction It can be set in various effects related to the game, such as various effects executed in the state.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the mission determination process (S843). First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the flag based on the mission number is on (S901). If the flag based on the mission number is not turned on (S901N), the shortened variation pattern is executed this time based on whether or not a command indicating a shortened variation pattern is stored in the reception command buffer. It is determined whether or not there is.

  When the shortened variation pattern is executed this time (S902Y), the presentation control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is two seconds before the end of variation based on the value of the variation display time timer (S903). . If it is not 2 seconds before the end of fluctuation, the process is terminated. If it is 2 seconds before the end of the change, the process proceeds to S905.

  In S902, the effect control CPU 101 determines that what is executed this time is not a shortened variation pattern, that is, a non-shortened variation pattern (a variation pattern other than the deviation from the normal variation in the hold number shortening control or the short-time state). In the case (902N), it is determined whether it is 3.1 seconds before the end of the change based on the value of the change display time timer for elapse of the change time (S904). If it is not 3.1 seconds before the end of fluctuation, the process is terminated. If it is 3.1 seconds before the end of the change, the process proceeds to S905.

  In S905, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the mission determined in the effect symbol variation start process is executed (S905). If the mission determined in the effect symbol variation start process is not executed (S905N), the process ends.

  When the mission determined in the effect symbol variation start process is executed (S905Y), the effect control CPU 101 turns on the mission display flag based on the determined mission number (S906). When a plurality of missions are achieved, a plurality of mission achievement flags are turned on. Next, the effect control CPU 101 updates the accomplished mission as an output game history. The achieved mission is updated in a predetermined storage area, and is used to create a two-dimensional code in S1112 of FIG. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a mission achievement display corresponding to the determined mission based on the mission number (S908). Then, the process ends.

  In S901, when the flag based on the mission number is turned on (S901Y), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is 0.1 seconds before the end of the change based on the value of the change display time timer. (S909). If it is not 0.1 seconds before the end of fluctuation, the process is terminated. If it is 0.1 seconds before the end of the change, the CPU 101 for effect control erases the mission achievement display that was displayed in the process of S908 (S910). Next, the mission display flag is turned off (S911). When a plurality of missions are achieved, a plurality of mission display flags are turned off. Then, the process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the case of a non-shortening variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 displays a mission completion display from 3.1 seconds before the end of the variation, and 0.1 seconds before the effect symbol stops. to erase. On the other hand, in the case of a shortened variation pattern, the mission achievement display is displayed 2 seconds before the end of the variation. In the case of a shortened variation pattern, the variation time timer times out as shown in FIGS. 22 and 27, and the mission completion display is erased when the symbol determination designation command is received. The effect symbol itself is controlled so as to be displayed on the effect display device 9 for a predetermined time until the next change is started even after the complete stop.

  Thus, since the mission completion display is displayed with priority over the effect design, it can be a conspicuous display. Further, when the effect symbol stops, the mission achievement display is erased, so that the visibility of the effect symbol that is derived and displayed can be ensured.

  In the shortened variation pattern, the mission completion display is displayed for 2 seconds, which is shorter than the display time of 3 seconds, which is the display time of the mission achievement display displayed in the non-shortened variation pattern, and then deleted. The deletion of the mission achievement display is executed based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. Therefore, the visibility of the effect symbol derived in the shortened variation pattern can be ensured. In the non-shortened variation pattern, since the mission completion display is deleted 0.1 seconds before the production symbol stops, the visibility of the production symbol derived even in the case of the non-shortened variation pattern can be ensured. it can.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 101 erases the mission achievement display based on at least one of the fact that it is 0.1 seconds before the end of the change or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. To do. Therefore, the mission completion display can be performed while ensuring the visibility of the effect symbols that are derived and displayed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the gaming system 1000. Among these processes, S846 and S1111 to S1113 are processes executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, first, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the above-described mission determination process of FIG. 29 in step S846. Note that the mission determination process itself is a process during fluctuation as shown in FIG. 29 or a process performed during the big hit effect shown in FIG. 28, and the processes after S1111 indicate the processes after the change is stopped. Specifically, the processing after S1111 shows processing when a menu screen for displaying a menu related to a game is displayed by operating the operating means.

  It should be noted that the mission achievement display itself relating to the big hit shown in FIG. 28 is performed in the same process as the mission achievement process of FIG. However, since the display timing of the mission achievement display itself is different from the changing timing, it may be displayed when the predetermined timing at the end of the big hit effect is reached.

  The mission determination process may be executed at a timing immediately before the output of the two-dimensional code is executed. For example, the mission determination process may be executed for confirmation at the timing when the change ends and when the menu screen is displayed or when an instruction is input to output a two-dimensional code. In such a case, the mission achievement determination is performed, but the mission achievement display may not be performed even when there is a newly accomplished mission. Further, the mission achievement determination itself may not be performed at the timing before the output of the two-dimensional code. By controlling in this way, the mission completion display and the two-dimensional code are not output simultaneously.

  In step S1111, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an input of a two-dimensional code output instruction has been received from the player. When it is determined that the output instruction has not been accepted (NO in step S1111), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to the process after step S1113.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the input of the output instruction of the two-dimensional code is accepted (when YES is determined in step S1111), the CPU 101 for effect control has a two-dimensional code that can identify the completed mission in step S1112. In step S1113, the created two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 9. The completed mission is a mission updated as an output game history in S907 of FIG. Thus, the accomplished mission is updated in a predetermined storage area and used to create a two-dimensional code. In this two-dimensional code, the URL of the site that manages the game history of the player in the management server 300 can also be specified. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to a process after step S1113.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 9 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by using the two-dimensional code reading function of the portable terminal 200 possessed by the player.

  In step S2111, the control unit 210 of the mobile terminal 200 determines whether or not a shooting instruction has been input. When the two-dimensional code is recognized, it may be determined that a photographing instruction is automatically input. If it is determined that a shooting instruction has been input (YES in step S2111), in step S2112 the control unit 210 stores the URL indicated by the captured two-dimensional code in the storage unit 220 of the mobile terminal 200 in advance. The wireless communication unit 260 is controlled to transmit information that can identify the achievement mission indicated by the stored terminal ID of the mobile terminal 200 and the two-dimensional code.

  In the management server 300, in step S3111, the control unit 310 of the management server 300 has accessed the URL of the site that manages the game history of the management server, and has received the achievement mission, the terminal ID, and the like from the portable terminal 200 Determine whether or not. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S3111), in step S3112 the control unit 310 causes the storage unit 320 to store the achieved mission in association with the received terminal ID.

  Thereby, the achievement mission indicated by the two-dimensional code output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is managed for each player.

  Next, in step S2113, the control unit 210 of the mobile terminal 200 determines whether or not an input of an instruction for browsing the achievement mission is received from the player. If it is determined that an input of a browsing instruction has been accepted (YES in step S2113), in step S2114, control unit 210 transmits an achievement mission browsing request including a terminal ID to management server 300. More specifically, the URL of the browsing site of the achievement mission of the management server 300 is accessed, and the terminal ID is transmitted to the management server 300.

  In the management server 300, in step S3113, the control unit 310 of the management server 300 determines whether a browsing request has been received. If it is determined that the browsing request has been received (YES in step S3113), in step S3114, control unit 310 displays a list of achievement missions stored in storage unit 320 corresponding to the received terminal ID. A browseable web page is transmitted to the mobile terminal 200.

  In portable terminal 200, in step S 2115, control unit 210 determines whether a web page of an accomplished mission list has been received from management server 300. When it is determined that it has been received (when YES is determined in step S2115), in step S2116, the control unit 210 controls the display unit 240 to display the achieved mission list.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of mission display timing. In the first embodiment, when the mission achievement condition is satisfied, the mission achievement display is simultaneously displayed a predetermined time before the end of the change. However, the second embodiment shows a case where the mission achievement display is executed immediately after the mission achievement condition is established.

  In FIG. 31, the low level of the graph indicates that the change is stopped, and the high level indicates that the change is in progress. Further, as the mission completion display, the contents of the mission display displayed on the effect display device 9 when each mission is achieved are schematically shown.

  For example, if the notice A in which an assignment is set as a mission is executed, a mission achievement display “I saw the notice A!” Of the notice A is displayed on the effect display device 9 for 3 seconds. Assuming that the notice B with the assignment set as a mission is executed thereafter, the effect display device 9 displays “I saw the notice B!” As the mission achievement display of the notice B for 3 seconds at the bottom of the notice A display. The Further, if a notice C with a task set as a mission is executed afterwards, “see notice C!” Is displayed at the bottom of the notice A and notice B displays for three seconds as a mission achievement display of the notice C. Displayed by the display device 9.

  In this way, the mission achievement indicator is displayed immediately after the mission is completed, and when one or more other missions are achieved during one mission achievement indicator, along with the first mission achievement indicator. Other mission completion indications are displayed together.

  In addition, the mission completion indication is deleted after 3 seconds. Therefore, when the notice B and the notice C are continuously executed within 3 seconds from the occurrence of the notice A, and three are simultaneously displayed as mission achievement indications, the mission A of the notice A is achieved three seconds after the notice A occurs. The display is erased, and two mission completion indications of notice B and notice C are continued. Further, the mission completion display of the advance notice B is erased 3 seconds after the occurrence of the advance notice B, and only the mission achievement display of the advance notice C is continued. Then, after 3 seconds from the occurrence of the notice C, the mission achievement display of the notice C is erased, and all mission achievement displays are erased.

  Further, in the second embodiment, even if four or more missions are achieved in a plurality of times within a predetermined time during which the mission achievement indication can be displayed, the mission achievement indication is controlled so that only three mission achievements are displayed simultaneously. The In this way, by limiting the number of mission achievement displays displayed at the same time, it is possible to prevent a plurality of mission achievement displays that are displayed overlaid on the effect symbol from being displayed too much and becoming difficult to recognize.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
Conventionally, the mission completion display is always displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 8. However, in such a display, the mission achievement display is not so conspicuous, and there is a possibility that the display is meaningless to the player. Therefore, in order to make the mission achievement display conspicuous, it is conceivable to display a mission completion notification (mission completion display) on the center of the display screen or on the entire screen. As described above, when the display is performed at the center of the display screen, the mission completion display can be made conspicuous, but if it is performed in the dark clouds, there is a risk that the visual recognition of the effect design itself may be hindered. Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the mission achievement display conspicuous and at the same time achieve two modes that do not hinder the visual recognition of the effect symbols. Specific effects will be described below.

  (1) Until the effect symbol is stopped, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the mission achievement display is displayed in front of the effect symbol variation display. That is, the mission achievement display is displayed with priority over the effect symbol variation display. After that, as shown in S909 and S910 of FIG. 23 (d), (e), and FIG. 29, the mission achievement display is erased 0.1 seconds before the production symbol stops, and the variation display of the production symbol has priority. Is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to secure the visibility of the effect symbol that is derived and displayed.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 27 and 29, in the shortened variation pattern, the mission achievement display is performed with a mission achievement display time of 2 seconds, which is shorter than the mission completion display time of 3 seconds in the non-shortened variation pattern. After being executed, the mission completion indicator is cleared. The deletion of the mission achievement display is executed based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. Therefore, the visibility of the effect symbol derived in the shortened variation pattern can be ensured. In the non-shortened variation pattern, since the mission completion display is deleted 0.1 seconds before the production symbol stops, the visibility of the production symbol derived even in the case of the non-shortened variation pattern can be ensured. it can.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 23, since a plurality of mission achievement displays are displayed so that at least a part of the display of the production symbols overlaps before the production symbols stop, a plurality of mission achievement displays are performed simultaneously. In some cases, the mission completion display is easy to see. In addition, since the plurality of mission achievement indications are erased when the production symbol is stopped, the visibility of the production symbol derived and displayed can be ensured.

  (4) As shown in FIGS. 27 and 29, the production control microcomputer 100 is that the production control CPU 101 is 0.1 seconds before the end of the change, or that the design confirmation designation command has been received. The mission completion display is erased based on the fact that at least one of them is established. Therefore, the mission completion display can be performed while ensuring the visibility of the effect symbols that are derived and displayed.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, it has been shown that a notice effect is executed as a mission and super reach is executed. The types of missions include, for example, that an object is operated on a model equipped with an object, that a player operates an operation means when a predetermined operation means such as an operation button is generated, and an effect in which characters fight each other. For example, it may be set that the character wins.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the level display according to the achievement of the mission may be performed as the specific display. It is desirable to display the mission achievement level display in the effect display device 9 at a position that does not overlap with the effect symbol and the summed hold storage display unit 18c. For example, when the mission is repeated, the level as a gaming point increases, and when the gaming point reaches a predetermined value, for example, predetermined digital contents (music, images, application programs, etc.) are transmitted through a portable terminal or the like. It may be provided. Moreover, you may enable it to customize the production content of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by raising the level. In such a case, the fact that customization is possible may be displayed as a mission achievement display. The customization of the pachinko gaming machine 1 enables the player to change the displayed character, change the background, etc. by operating the operation buttons 120 and the like while the demonstration screen is displayed.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with an RTC (real time clock) as a time measuring means for measuring time information capable of specifying the time, a display as a specific display is provided at a position overlapping the effect symbol. You may do it. For example, when a preset time is reached, a simultaneous effect (same effect screen is displayed on each game machine and an effect sound is output) on the pachinko machines 1 arranged in a row on each gaming machine installation island. Or the like) may be performed as a specific display such as “there will be simultaneous production in minutes.”

  (4) In embodiment mentioned above, you may make it perform the production | presentation regarding a fluctuation | variation as a specific display in the position which overlaps with an effect design. The effect related to fluctuation is, for example, displaying a character that changes the hold display. When such a character is displayed as a specific display, the character may be displayed at a position overlapping the effect symbol, and the character display may be erased before the effect symbol is stopped.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation state is latent when the probability variation latent effect is executed by suggesting the possibility of being latent in the probability variation state by executing a common effect in the probability variation state and the normal state. You may display as the specific display which suggests that it is doing in the position which overlaps with an effect design. For example, display such as “Probability of latent change?” Or the like, display of the remaining number of fluctuations “remaining 30 times” indicating the possibility of probability change latent, etc.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the mission achievement display is displayed at a position that overlaps the effect symbol that is variably displayed in the “right” effect symbol display area 93 among the effect symbols. However, a mission completion display is displayed (such as a full screen display) at a position that overlaps all of the effect symbols displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93. You may do it. In such a case, the variation display is performed in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol 4 and the variation of the second special symbol. It is desirable to provide a fourth symbol for the second special symbol. The 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized. Therefore, the player can confirm which special figure is changing by confirming the 4th symbol even when the mission achievement display is displayed on the full screen.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the mission completion display as the specific display is in front of the effect symbol at a position overlapping with the effect symbol that is variably displayed in the “right” effect symbol display area 93 among the effect symbols. Was displayed with priority. The mission achievement display is treated as non-priority over the effect design and is erased when the effect design is stopped. However, the mission completion display may be displayed on the back side of the effect symbol as a non-priority display when the effect symbol is stopped. In addition, display the mission achievement display in the center of the display screen by giving priority to the display so that it can be easily seen by the player. When the production symbol is stopped, the mission achievement display is displayed in a non-priority position where it does not overlap the production symbol. It may be.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, when a plurality of mission achievement indications are displayed, all of the mission achievement indications are variably displayed in the “right” effect symbol display area 93 among the effect symbols. It was displayed in the overlapping position. However, when a plurality of mission achievement displays are displayed, only a part of them may be displayed at a position overlapping the effect symbol. For example, when three mission achievement displays are displayed, two are displayed at positions that do not overlap the effect symbols, but one may be displayed at a position that overlaps the effect symbols. In this way, at least one of the mission achievement displays may be displayed at a position overlapping the effect symbol.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, when a plurality of mission achievement indications are displayed, the upper limit number is not particularly specified, but up to three mission achievement indications are displayed, and the fourth and later are not displayed. You may do it. In this way, by controlling so that only a predetermined number of mission achievement indications are displayed, it is possible to prevent the situation that causes confusion of the player by simultaneously displaying a plurality of mission achievement indications exceeding the predetermined number, and appropriately A number of mission completion indications can be made. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs up to three mission achievement indications (specific indications) at the same time when a plurality of mission achievement conditions are satisfied, and performs four or more mission achievement indications newly. , Replace the oldest displayed mission achievement display (mission completion display based on the most recently executed mission), erase the oldest displayed mission achievement display, and display a new mission achievement display You may do it. Specifically, if it is determined that 4 or more missions will be achieved a predetermined time before the end of the change, the display time of 3 seconds is reduced to 2 seconds, etc. The mission achievement display regarding the other mission may be performed. In addition, when the mission achievement display is displayed in order as in the second embodiment, the fourth display is delayed when three are already displayed at the timing of the fourth display. Then, the fourth display may be started after the first display is erased.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of mission achievement indications are displayed, up to three mission achievement indications may be displayed, and the fourth and later may not be displayed. In addition, when display control is performed in this way, it is preferable that the degree of difficulty for accomplishing the mission is provided in advance for each mission, and that S rank> A rank> B rank> C rank is set in order of difficulty. When a plurality of mission achievement conditions are satisfied, mission achievement indications corresponding to the three mission achievement conditions may be displayed in descending order of difficulty of the mission achievement conditions. For example, when 10 missions are achieved during one change and the mission achievement display is sequentially performed, there is a case where the display time for executing the mission achievement display is insufficient and not all mission achievement displays can be displayed. However, when three mission achievement indications having a high degree of difficulty are displayed simultaneously, only the mission achievement indications having a high degree of difficulty can be known. It should be noted that the mission achievement display may be performed in order from the top (bottom). In such a case, the mission achievement display will be performed side by side from the top (bottom) in the order of mission accomplishment that the number of times the variable display has been achieved, see any notice, see any reach. do it.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of mission achievement displays are displayed, the mission achievement display may be executed as follows. For example, if the mission completion display is displayed in turn, the timing of stopping the production symbol and the timing of mission achievement do not overlap at the timing when the third is displayed. There are cases where the timing of stopping the production symbol overlaps with the timing of completing the mission. In such a case, until the third mission completion display, the mission achievement display is given priority over the display of the production symbol, and the timing of the production symbol stop and the mission achievement timing overlap. Only the mission completion display may be displayed so as to be non-prioritized over the display of the effect symbol (for example, displayed at a position not overlapping with the effect symbol).

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the control mode of the mission achievement display is different between the shortening variation and the non-shortening variation. Among these displays, the display of the shortening variation may be performed in the short time after the big hit (high base).

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the number-of-holds reduction control is executed based on the number of stored memories at the time of starting winning. Then, the mission completion display when the hold number shortening control is executed is displayed by the control mode of displaying the shortening variation pattern. However, the hold number reduction control may be performed during the execution of the change even when the hold storage number increases during the change. In such a case, even if the number of holdings is small at the start of the change, if the number of holdings increases during the change, the mission achievement display may be executed according to the control mode of the mission achievement display with a shortened change. .

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, it is shown that it is determined whether or not the mission is achieved at the mission achievement display timing which is a predetermined time before the end of the change (S903 to S905 in FIG. 29). However, when the mission achievement flag is set at the timing when the mission is achieved, such as when the target notice effect is executed, and the mission achievement flag is on when the mission achievement display timing is reached The target mission completion display may be performed.

  (15) The embodiment described above can be applied to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game, and a variable display for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified. The display result of the device (for example, a plurality of reels) is derived and displayed, and one game is completed. According to the display result, a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize) Etc.) can also be applied to slot machines that can be generated. In such a slot machine, a liquid crystal display device is provided separately from a plurality of reels that are variable display devices, and a symbol corresponding to the reel is rotated on the liquid crystal display device, and a mission is achieved at a position overlapping the rotated symbol. Display may be performed. Further, in a slot machine in which a liquid crystal display device is provided on the front surface of the reel, the mission achievement display may be performed at a position overlapping the symbol of the reel. In these slot machines, the mission completion display may be deleted when the symbol is stopped.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, an error display for notifying an error of the gaming machine may be performed so as to overlap the effect symbol. Even in such a case, when the symbol stops, the error display may be erased once, and then the error display may be displayed again.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (18) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (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. Further, in the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination of the display result by the effect process at winning in the second command after transmitting the first command Based on the result and the pre-read determination information such as the variation pattern type and the second command received, the variation display is performed multiple times from the stage before the variation display start due to the start winning. It is also possible to execute the effect of the pre-reading notice to notify the notice continuously over a period of time.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the effect 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 effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (20) 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, a voice). A production control command is given to a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). It is also possible to transmit it 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 voice 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 received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (22) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 15 rounds of normal big hits and 15 rounds of probable big hits are provided as the types of big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, five rounds) where a winning ball is difficult to obtain. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (24) In the embodiment described above, after the display result of the variable display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot, the variation display result is derived and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the probability display state is unconditionally changed. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, the reserved memory for the second special symbol may be preferentially digested. Specifically, if there is a reserved storage for the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol may be executed before the variation display of the first special symbol (referred to as “priority variation”). During the change when such priority change is executed, the mission achievement display as the specific display may be displayed with priority over the effect symbol, and may be displayed non-prioritized when the effect symbol is stopped. (The effect design is displayed with priority). In addition, in a simultaneous variation type gaming machine in which special symbol 1 and special symbol 2 fluctuate at the same time, when mission achievement display is executed, mission achievement is achieved in both of the two production symbols corresponding to the two special symbols. It is desirable to display the display with priority over the two effect symbols. Further, when the effect symbol is stopped, the two effect symbols may be displayed with priority over the mission achievement display as the specific display. In the simultaneous variation type, the display corresponding to one special symbol may be displayed larger, and the other special symbol may be displayed smaller as the fourth symbol. In such a case, the effect symbol that is displayed larger and the mission achievement display may be displayed in the priority relationship as described above.

  (27) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8 Special symbol display, 9 Presentation display device, 13 Start winning opening, 20 Variable winning ball apparatus, 31 Game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 560 Microcomputer for game control, 80 Production control board , 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 109 VDP, 120 operation buttons, 200 portable terminal, 300 management server, 1000 gaming system.

Claims (2)

In the variation display means, a gaming machine that performs a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and derives and displays a display result,
Comprising display control means for controlling display in the fluctuation display means,
The display control means includes
In the variable display means, after starting the variable display of the identification information, the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, and before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the specific display indicating that the specific condition regarding the game is satisfied is executed Is possible,
When a plurality of the specific conditions are satisfied from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, at least a part of the identification information displayed in a variable manner is duplicated Simultaneously perform multiple types of the specific display,
When the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the display result of the identification information is given priority over the specific display ,
The display control means includes
The specific display can be displayed at a plurality of timings,
When a plurality of the specific conditions are satisfied from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the specific display of a predetermined number or less is simultaneously performed and the predetermined number is exceeded. A gaming machine in which when the specific display is newly performed, the new specific display is performed by replacing the specific display that has been displayed from the oldest . In the variation display means, a gaming machine that performs a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and derives and displays a display result,
Comprising display control means for controlling display in the fluctuation display means,
The display control means includes
In the variable display means, after starting the variable display of the identification information, the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, and before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the specific display indicating that the specific condition regarding the game is satisfied is executed Is possible,
When a plurality of the specific conditions are satisfied from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, at least a part of the identification information displayed in a variable manner is duplicated Simultaneously perform multiple types of the specific display,
When the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the display result of the identification information is given priority over the specific display,
Command transmission means for transmitting a command related to the fluctuation display in the fluctuation display means;
The display control means includes
The display result of the variable display is derived and displayed based on the reception of the variable display end command indicating the end of the variable display transmitted by the command transmission means,
A gaming machine that erases the specific display based on at least one of the fact that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of variable display of identification information or that the variable display end command has been received .

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