JP6513482B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot by a launch device into a game area by a launch device and the game ball is won in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to In addition, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of identification information on the variable display device is a specific display result, Therefore, there is one configured to give a predetermined gaming value to the player by changing the state of the machine, specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for a predetermined game medium to one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display device, variable display of identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time range from the operation timing, and variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined gaming medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is determined to be a predetermined gaming value to the player There is one which is configured to be in a state of giving to (so-called slot machine).

  In addition, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a hit ball, or in an advantageous state for the player. It is to generate the right and to be in a state where it becomes easy to establish the conditions of the prize ball payout.

  In pachinko gaming machines, a specific display mode defined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started on the variable display device based on the game ball having won the start winning opening. If you do, a "big hit" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol (final stop symbol) finally stop-display. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball tends to be won. And, in each opening period, when there are winnings to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). In addition, an open time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each open, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the open time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

  Furthermore, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time, and stop and shake in a state consistent with the specific display result. Motion, scaling, or deformation, or multiple symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of display symbols are changed, and a big hit can occur before the final result is displayed An effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “off”, and the fluctuation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  As such a gaming machine, Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine provided with clock means (for example, an RTC 180). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the time is acquired from the time information read from the RTC 180, and the acquired time is set as the current read time. Next, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is described that whether or not the current read time is the same as the previous read time is determined, and the current read time is substituted for the current frame time.

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  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, when the current read time and the previous read time are not the same, the time information is read again from the RTC 180, and the comparison between the current read time and the previous read time is repeated. . That is, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, when an abnormality occurs in the clocking means and the current read time and the previous read time are not the same, the read of the time information from the RTC 180 can not be completed, There is a possibility that the specific process based on the clocking means can not be performed.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing specific processing based on clocking means even when an abnormality occurs in the clocking means.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.) that plays a game,
Clock means (for example, real time clock 108, time measurement timer);
Reading means for reading time information measured by the time measuring means (for example, an RTC value counting process of the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S750));
And a specific effect execution unit (for example, a simultaneous effect executed by the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing a specific effect based on time information (for example, a value of an RTC value count) read by the reading unit.
The clock means includes a first clock means (for example, real time clock 108) and a second clock means different from the first clock means (for example, a time measurement timer implemented by the CPU for effect control 101),
The first clocking means compares the previous clocking information (for example, the time acquired last time) read out from the first clocking means by the reading means with the current clocking information (for example the current time acquired this time) The determination unit (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S755) to determine the consistency of
When it is determined in the determination means that the consistency of the first time counting means is ensured, the timing information read from the first time counting means by the specific effect execution means (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control steps Execute a specific effect based on the part that executes S755a),
When it is determined in the determination means that the consistency of the first time counting means is not ensured a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times or more), the reading means reads the time information from the second time counting means. Switching: The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect based on the time measurement information read from the second time measuring means (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S751a).

  With such a configuration, even when an abnormality occurs in the first clock means, it is possible to execute a specific process based on the clock means.

  (Means 2) In means 1, the specific effect execution means adds an activation time required from the activation of the gaming machine to the start to the time obtained by subtracting the start time of the gaming machine from the current time of the clocking means. The specific effect is executed based on the time information (for example, in the diagram shown in FIG. 30A, the time from the start time to the start time is the start time, the time from the current time to the start time plus the start time is elapsed) It shows that it is time.).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the specific effect based on the elapsed time since the power is turned on.

  (Means 3) In Means 1 or 2, when the current time of the clock means becomes the day after the start time of the gaming machine, the start time of the gaming machine is updated to the current time of the clock means, The time from the start time before updating to the current time of the clock means is corrected as correction time, and the clock information read out from the clock means is corrected with the correction time (for example, in the diagram shown in FIG. The start time is from the start time to the start time, and the time obtained by adding the time from 0 o'clock (24 o'clock) to the current time to the time from the start time to 24 o'clock is shown as a correction time).

  With such a configuration, even if the gaming machine is operated over the day, it is possible to measure the elapsed time since the power was turned on.

(Means 4) In Measures 1 to 3, the second counting means counts an elapsed time from the activation of the gaming machine,
When it is determined in the determination unit that the consistency of the first clocking unit is not ensured a predetermined number of times, the reading unit reads the elapsed time as clocking information (for example, in the process of step S751a, the CPU 101 for effect control) Instead of the real time clock 108, the value of the RTC value count is read out using the time measurement information measured by the time measurement timer.

  With such a configuration, switching with the first clock means becomes easy because the second clock means counts the elapsed time from the activation time.

  (Means 5) In Measures 1 to 3, the second clocking means starts clocking when it is judged that the consistency of the first clocking means is not ensured a predetermined number of times in the judgment means (for example, time) When the value of the retry counter is 10 or more (step S753: NO), the measurement timer reads time information of the time acquired last time from the real time clock 108, and starts clocking based on the time information).

  With such a configuration, since the first clock means and the second clock means start clocking at different timings, the processing load on clocking can be reduced.

(Means 6) In the means 1 to 5, the time adjustment means for adjusting the time measured by the timekeeping means (for example, the time of the real time clock 108 set when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on or in the setting mode) Can further adjust the
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when it is determined that the specific time has elapsed from the predetermined timing based on the timing information read by the reading means.
When the time adjustment means adjusts the time of the timekeeping means, it is determined by correcting the timekeeping information clocked by the timekeeping means with the adjusted time adjusted when determining whether a specific time has elapsed from the predetermined timing In the diagram shown in FIG. 30D, the time from the start time to the start time is the start time, the difference between the current time after adjustment and the current time before adjustment is the adjustment time, and the time from the current time after adjustment to the start time It indicates that the time obtained by adding the activation time and the adjustment time is an elapsed time).

  With such a configuration, even when the timekeeping information of the timekeeping means is adjusted, it is possible to execute the specific effect after a specific time has elapsed from the predetermined timing.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the rear view which looked at a pachinko game machine from the back. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 2 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of a judgment result specification command at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flow chart which shows at the time of winning a prize judgment processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during special symbol change. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a field (criterion decision result storage buffer) which saves a prize decision result. It is a flowchart which shows time measurement processing. It is a flowchart which shows a RTC value count process. It is an explanatory view for explaining calculation of lapsed time. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows simultaneous production processing. It is a flowchart which shows pre-reading advance notice production determination processing. It is an explanatory view showing a pre-reading advance notice production decision table. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop design of a production design. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of process data. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of 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. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 capable of holding and tilting in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, the player holds the operating stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and performs predetermined operations by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, forefinger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 4) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 4) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 121 4) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 122 or the like. Also, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing the predetermined position on the front side of 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 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by a player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the operation of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation display of the effect design is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story property may be executed, and an effect such as displaying the result of the story based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern may be performed. For example, a battle wrestling, a soccer game, and a battle game in which an enemy ally character fights are performed, and if it is a big hit, a effect to win the game or battle is performed, and if it is a loss, a effect to lose the game or battle is performed. It is also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be performed such that a predetermined story such as a story is sequentially developed.

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

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  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 generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Although the first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 may be further narrowed or the first start winning opening 13 It is difficult to arrange the nails closely in the vicinity, to arrange the arrangement of the nails in the vicinity of the first start winning opening 13, and to make it difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13; May be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second hold storage number are provided. There is. Hereinafter, the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d may be collectively referred to as a hold storage display unit. Also, the display of the first number of pending storages in the first pending storage display unit 18c may be referred to as a first pending display, and the display of the second pending storage number in the second pending storage display unit 18d may also be referred to as a second pending display. . In addition, the first hold display and the second hold display may be collectively referred to as a hold display. In addition, it replaces with the 1st pending storage display part 18c and the 2nd pending storage display part 18d, and the total number (total pending storage number) which is the sum total of the 1st pending storage number and the 2nd pending storage number is displayed. You may comprise so that a memory display part may be provided. With such a configuration, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. . Further, when configured as such, in the total reserve storage display unit, the first reserve storage and the second reserve storage are displayed side by side in the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, It is configured to be displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first pending storage or the second pending storage (for example, the first pending storage is displayed in red and the second pending storage is displayed in blue) It is desirable to do.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, the numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). Also, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED etc., for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "o" and "x") May be composed of

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a hit symbol, for example, a symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the variation display of the special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, even in the short time state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), which is not a definite change state but the symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time and the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probable change state) when becoming a probability change big hit, and the game ball becomes easy to get started (that is, the special symbol display 8a, 8b or the effect) It shifts to a high base state (high frequency state) which is a gaming state controlled such that execution conditions of variable display in the display device 9 are easily established. Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, it shifts to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a probability symbol, which is disadvantageous for the player Change from a state to an advantageous state (starting winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  In addition, by shifting to a time reduction state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, so the variation of the special symbol and the representation symbol starts It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence (in other words, the quickening of the reserve memory) and the occurrence of an invalid start winning. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state). In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high It may be made to shift to the base state).

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit including a presentation control board 80 on which a presentation control microcomputer 100 for controlling the presentation display device 9 is mounted, a gaming control microcomputer, etc. Various boards such as a game control board (main board) 31 mounted, a voice output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control, etc. are mounted are installed There is. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 200.

  Further, the effect control board 80 is provided with a simultaneous effect setting button 19 for setting an execution timing of a simultaneous effect to be described later. In this embodiment, when the manager operates the simultaneous effect setting button 19, the execution timing of the simultaneous effect can be set.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a power supply substrate 910 and a touch sensor substrate 91 on which power supply circuits for generating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply substrate 910 is supplied with the game control substrate 31 and the respective electric component control substrates (the effect control substrate 80 and the payout control substrate 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the respective electric components (power) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 A power switch as a power supply permission unit for executing or cutting off the power supply to the component (operating by), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 of the game control board 31 ing. Furthermore, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside of the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main substrate 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even with such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the arrangement of wiring when replacing the game board .

  Control means including a control microcomputer is mounted on each control board. The control means is an electric component provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like (gaming device: light emitting device such as ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, lamp or LED) Control the body, speaker 27 etc.). Hereinafter, the main substrate 31 may be included in the control substrate to be described. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electric components provided in the game machine according to the command signal from the game control means or the like. Moreover, the board | substrate with which microcomputers other than the main board | substrate 31 were mounted may be called a sub board | substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out, to the upper plate or the lower plate, the gaming ball induced by the passage for guiding the gaming ball and the sprocket driven by the stepping motor or the like. A prize ball, a payout number counting switch for counting the lent balls, and the like are also configured as part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detecting means is realized by the payout number counting switch 301, and has a function of detecting that the winning balls and the rental balls are actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number counting switch 301 outputs a detection signal each time one payout of a winning ball or a rental ball is detected.

  A terminal board 160 provided with terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the upper side of the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, a terminal opening signal terminal for outputting a door opening signal indicating that the game frame is in an open state to the terminal substrate 160, or a winning ball output each time ten payout balls are detected A prize ball information terminal or the like for outputting information externally is provided.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through a guiding rail (not shown), pass through a curved weir, and reach the ball dispensing device 97 covered by the dispensing case 40A. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball out switch 187 is provided as a game medium out detection means. When the ball breakage switch 187 detects the ball breakage, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device 97 is stopped. The out-of-ball switch 187 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the out-of-ball detection switch 167 for detecting a shortage of supply balls in the storage tank 38 is also an upstream portion of the guide rail It is provided in the adjacent part). When the out-of-ball detection switch 167 detects a shortage of gaming balls, the gaming mechanism is replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of gaming balls as prizes based on the prize and a gaming ball based on a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 becomes full, the gaming balls are guided to the surplus ball tray 4 through the surplus ball guiding passage. Further, when the gaming ball is paid out, the sensing lever (not shown) presses the full tank switch as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In that state, the rotation of the dispensing motor in the ball dispensing device is stopped, the operation of the ball dispensing device is stopped, and the driving of the ball striking device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57 including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Also, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, part or all of which is created on the power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a probability change flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving 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. In addition, the main circuit board is also a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

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

  The effect control means is also connected to the trigger sensor 125 provided in the stick controller 122, the tilt direction sensor unit 123, the vibrator motor 126, and the push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as described later. (See FIG. 4), but illustration is omitted in FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. Although the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70 in the example shown in FIG. 4, a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source that is partially or entirely created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, simultaneous rendering setting data indicating at least the start timing of simultaneous rendering is stored in the backup RAM. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

  Further, the effect control board 80 has a real time clock 108 mounted thereon. The real-time clock 108 has a function of outputting time information including year / month / day / day of the week and hours / minutes / seconds and one-hundredths of seconds (1/100 seconds), and is an independent power supply (for example, a button Operated by a battery). In this embodiment, not only the real time clock 108 (first clock means) but also a time measurement timer (second clock means) realized as software by the CPU for effect control 101 is provided as clock means. That is, the time measurement timer is a system clock. Although the time measurement timer starts counting after the effect control CPU 101 is activated, the real time clock 108 can be measured regardless of whether the effect control CPU 101 is activated or not. Also, in this embodiment, a time measurement timer is used as a substitute counter of the real time clock 108 as described later. The real time clock 108 can adjust the time of the real time clock 108 set when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on or in the setting mode.

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

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

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the simultaneous effect setting button 19 according to the operation of the simultaneous effect setting button 19 by the administrator via the input port 107. In this embodiment, the timing to start the simultaneous rendering is changed according to the operation of the simultaneous rendering setting button 19 by the manager. For example, when the administrator performs an operation (such as pressing a button) to change the start timing using the simultaneous effect setting button 19, the simultaneous effect setting data stored in the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is updated. Be done. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

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

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

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating in time series the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect pattern).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is inputted becomes high level, and the microcomputer for gaming control 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, is performed, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initializing the built-in device (initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) etc.) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates the interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply substrate) input through the input port (step S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, it is checked whether data protection processing (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing.

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply (steps S41 to S43). Process). Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In this embodiment, although both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored or not, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the gaming state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for performing selective processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process of initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of random R, for example, by executing processing in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing, interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when execution of display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing is completed, interrupt permitted state is set. It sets (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not being a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to be a reach when not being a big hit. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of the count value of a counter (normal pattern random number generation counter for determination per pattern) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol. It is a random number to decide. The game control process for controlling the progress of the game to be described later (The game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display devices such as the effect display device provided in the game machine, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. by itself Count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or to control other microcomputers, the count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern is 1 round When the value is advanced by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value, the initial value is set to the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed using the effect pattern variably displayed in the effect display device 9. Moreover, when making the display result of a special symbol into a big hit symbol, reach production is always performed. When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the reach effect is to be executed by a lottery using random numbers. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply substrate detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Subsequently, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of them are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage indicator 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, drive signals are output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro-circuit mounted on the payout control board 37 according to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to on / off of solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing of setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32). For example, if the change speed is 1 scene / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process processing is set, for example. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1. In addition, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the second special symbol Execute variable display of the second special symbol.

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 changes the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S34), and the process is ended.
By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be performed in

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") when the variable display result is a lost design.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach out") when the variable display result is "off".

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

  When "5" which is a small hit is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect design in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, certain variation big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hitting symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probability changing big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  Here, the small hit is an allowed hit up to the number of times the number of opening of the large winning opening is smaller than the number of the large winning opening (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is allowed the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening time of 0.1 seconds twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot to shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it were suddenly changed to a definite change state Is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in this way, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit suddenly. (Perspective change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of big hit (normal big hit described later, definite variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit) (for big hit type determination) (2) Random 3 (MR 3): variation pattern (variation time) Determine (for variation pattern determination) (3) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol determination) (4) Random 5 (MR 5): initial of random 4 Determine the value (for random 4 initial value determination)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined to be any variation pattern included in the variation pattern determination table using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number of (1) and the random number per normal symbol determination of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are the judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random number (random 3) or the initial value random number (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table, the small hit determination table, and the big hit type determination table. FIG. 8A is an explanatory view showing the big hit 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 big hit determination table includes a normal time big hit determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state) and a positive change time big hit determination table used in a positive change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A in the positive change time jackpot determination table Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In the small hit determination table, a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol (For the second special symbol) and there. Each numerical value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. 8C. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. If the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (percentage) of being a small hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit is to decide whether to shift to a small hitting gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), it is determined to be a small hit at a ratio of 1/300. In the case where the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where it is determined to be a small hit at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of The percentage determined as "small hit" is higher than when variable display is performed.

  8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131 a of the case. Further, FIG. 8E shows the case where the jackpot type is determined by using the retention memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  When it is determined that the big hit classification determination table 131a, 131b is to make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, " It is a table to be referred to in order to determine either “probability big hit” or “suddenly big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, in the jackpot type determination table 131a, 10 judgment values are assigned to "Suddenly probability variation big hit" (40 minutes Whereas in the big hit category determination table 131b, four decision values are assigned to the "suddenly probable variation big hit" (ratio of 40/40). The case where it is determined to be a definite big hit suddenly. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. "Suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the first special symbol big hit classification determination table 131a, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the second special symbol big hit classification determination table 131b (that is, , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol). The determination values set in the table are different in number and are not allocated redundantly.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), there are two rounds of sudden odd change big hit as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value, which is larger than the gaming value. The case of determining 15 rounds of big hit (probable variation big hit or normal big hit) as the second specific gaming state to which the amount of game value is given will be described, but when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first 1 shows the case where it is determined to be in the specific gaming state, but the gaming value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, as the gaming value to determine the second specific gaming state to increase the allowable number of winning number (count number) of gaming balls to the large winning opening per round It is also good. In addition, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per jackpot as a gaming value is increased as the gaming value. Also, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a first specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened once per round, and a second specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times per round The game value of the second specific gaming state may be enhanced by preparing and opening the number of times of opening of the special winning opening substantially. In this case, for example, in either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds) In the case of the second specific gaming state, an undigested round is left), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to ask whether or not the big hit continues further. Then, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the big hit game is ended since all 15 rounds are internally ended, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, internally undivided rounds remain Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (the effect that opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after ending the big hit of 15 times open) may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, there are "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" as the big hit types.

  "Perhaps a big hit" is a big hit that controls to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to a positive changing state after the big hit playing state ends (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a positive changing state and also to a time saving state (Refer to steps S170 and S171 described later). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S134 described later).

  Also, "normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, is not transferred to the definite change state after the big hit gaming state ends, and is only transferred to time saving state (see step S167 described later) . Then, after shifting to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the execution of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is ended a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see steps S142 to S145 described later). In this embodiment, the time saving state ends even if a big hit occurs before ending the execution of the variable display a predetermined number of times after shifting to the time saving state (see step S134 described later).

  Also, "a sudden definite big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "a positive variation big hit" or a "normal big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times of opening for 0.1 seconds). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden odd change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. And in this embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state of the two rounds, it shifts to a definite change state (In this embodiment, it shifts to a definite change state and also shifts to a time saving state. Step S170 mentioned later , S171)). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S134 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by "a sudden definite big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", after the opening of the special winning opening is finished, the gaming state does not change, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained (described later) Steps S147 to S151). By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the game is a sudden sudden big hit or a small hit, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  The jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and the judgment values corresponding to "normal jackpot", "probably variable big hit", and "suddenly odd variable big hit" ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the big hit type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of big hit as the type corresponding to the matched big hit type determination value.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a fluctuation pattern prepared in advance. In FIG. 9, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command of 2-byte configuration. Also, "variation time" indicates a variation time of a special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared according to the difference in various presentation modes such as whether or not to take off, make a big hit, reach or not, and reach form in the case of reach. It is done. The reach effect is executed in the effect display device 9 that the microcomputer 100 for effect control performs display control.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, the variable display result of the special symbol is "off", and "shortening non-reach out" and "non-reach out" as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the reach effect is not accompanied. "Is prepared. The “short non-reach out” is a fluctuation pattern that is provided corresponding to the “non-reach out” and is used when the time saving state is in effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the variable display result of the special symbol is "off", and as a variation pattern corresponding to the case with the reach effect, the off symbol is derived and displayed after the normal reach effect is performed. There are prepared “off reach”, “long reach off” in which a symbol is derived and displayed after long reach effect is performed, and “super reach in which a distract symbol is derived and displayed after super reach effect is performed. ing.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol is a big hit (except sudden probability variation big hit), after the normal reach effect is performed, the big hit symbol is The "normal reach" displayed is derived, and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed after the long reach effect is performed, and the "big reach" symbol is displayed and displayed after the super reach effect is performed. "It is prepared.

  The long reach effect may be developed and executed after the normal reach effect is performed, or may be performed without the normal reach effect. Also, super reach production may be developed from normal reach production to long reach production, and may be further developed and executed, or it may be developed from long reach production without normal reach production and executed. It may be performed, and may be performed without passing through normal reach production and long reach production.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, "special hit" is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a big hit or a small hit. In addition, you may make it include not only the fluctuation | variation pattern shown in FIG. 9, but the fluctuation | variation pattern etc. with the pseudo | simulation continuation production which re-fluctuates after a production | presentation pattern stops temporarily, for example.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table is referred to according to the jackpot type, the game state, etc., and is used to determine the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination. Specifically, when the variable display result of the special symbol is "normal big hit" or "probable variation big hit", the variation pattern determination table for big hit (except sudden probability big hit shown in FIG. 10A) is referred to. Also, when the variable display result of the special symbol is "Suddenly probability variation big hit" or "small hit", the variation pattern determination table for sudden probability variation big hit / small hit is referred to in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B) . Further, when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the variable display result of the special symbol is "disengagement", the fluctuation pattern determination table for disengagement shown in FIG. 10C is referred to. In addition, when the gaming state is a time saving state or a definite variation state (that is, a high base state) and the variable display result of the special symbol is "off", the variation pattern determination table for time saving shown in FIG. Referenced.

  When determining a variation pattern, a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination is extracted, and in the variation pattern determination table referred to, a determination value that matches the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) value Decide on the fluctuation pattern. In the variation pattern determination table, determination values corresponding to each variation pattern are assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 10, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown to simplify the description. There is. For example, in the variation pattern determination table for the big hit (except sudden probability variation big hit) in FIG. 10A, 50% of the determination values corresponding to the value of random 3 (1 to 997) It is assigned to the "big hit". That is, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the value shown for each fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern determination table indicates the rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be “off” in the normal state (low base state) (the change for out of FIG. 10 (C)) In the case where the pattern determination table is referred to), among the plurality of types of variation patterns, the rate at which the “non-reach out” is determined is the highest, and the rate at which the “super reach out” is determined is the lowest. Judgment values are assigned. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be “off” in the time saving state or the positive variation state (that is, the high base state) (refer to the variation pattern determination table for time saving in FIG. Is different from the normal state (low base state), the judgment value is not determined to be “non reach out” and the determination value to be determined as “shortened non reach out” is high. Is assigned. By setting the determination value in this manner, in the case of the time saving state, a variation pattern having a short variation time can be easily selected.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern with normal reach effect (“normal reach out” or “per normal reach”) is more than the variation pattern with super reach effect (“super reach out” or “per reach”). , It is easy to select when the variable display result is "off". On the contrary, the variation pattern with super reach effect ("super reach out" or "per super reach") is more variable display result than the variation pattern with normal reach effect ("normal reach out" or "per normal reach") It is easy to be selected at the time of big hit (except sudden oddity big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern with the super reach effect has a higher expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit, as compared with the variation pattern with the normal reach effect. Hereinafter, a fluctuation pattern with a high expectation that the variable display result is a big hit is also expressed as a fluctuation pattern with a high expectation.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, when it is determined that the variable display result is set to “suddenly probability variation big hit” or “small hit” (variation pattern determination for sudden probability variation big hit / small hit in FIG. 10 (B) In the case where the table is referred to), the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "special hit".

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach effect (for example, in the case of super reach effect, the fluctuation time is 25 seconds). Although fixed) is shown, for example, even in the case of the same super reach effect, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even with the same super reach effect, as the total number of pending storage increases, the variation time may be shortened. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same super reach effect, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the first number of pending storage, In the case of performing the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the second number of pending storages. In this case, a separate variation pattern determination table is prepared for each of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the pending storage number 0 to 2 and the pending storage number 3, (4) prepare the variation pattern determination table for 4), select the variation pattern determination table according to the value of the first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages, and change the variation time .

  Also, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time is configured to be different between when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and when it is in the time saving state or the positive change state (that is, high base state). (In the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, in the case of a time-shortened state or a positive change state (that is, a high base state), a ratio in which “shortened non-reach is deviated” is selected. The judgment value is set to be high), not only in this case, but even in the normal state, the fluctuation time differs according to the total number of pending storages (that is, the fluctuation pattern whose fluctuation time is short is selected Rate may be different). For example, as the total number of pending storages increases, the fluctuation time may be shortened (that is, the proportion of selection of fluctuation patterns having a short fluctuation time may be increased). Also, for example, when the first special symbol is subjected to fluctuation display, the fluctuation time is made different (that is, the ratio in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected is made different) according to the first number of pending storages If the second special symbol is to be displayed in a variable manner, the fluctuation time is made different according to the second reserved memory number (that is, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected is made different) You may do so. In this case, a separate variation pattern determination table is prepared for each of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the pending storage number 0 to 2 and the pending storage number 3, (4) prepare the variation pattern determination table for 4), select the variation pattern determination table according to the value of the first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages, and change the variation time .

  When configured to use different variation pattern determination tables according to the number of pending storages, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is out and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is total pending As compared with the variation pattern determination table used when the number of memories is 0 to 2, the determination value is assigned such that the rate at which the variation pattern with reach effect (normal reach effect, super reach effect) is selected is reduced. . In addition, the fluctuation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is three or more is determined so that the rate at which “shortened non-reach out” is selected is short as compared to other fluctuation patterns. Is set. As a result, as the total number of pending storages increases, the average fluctuation time can be shortened, and the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display decreases can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, although the case where the allocation of the determination value is made to differ is shown about two types of whether the total pending memory number is 0-2 or 3 or more, it does not restrict to this, for example, according to the total pending memory number Furthermore, the allocation may be made to differ in stages in more detail. In this case, for example, a variation pattern determination table for the total number of pending storages 0, 1 and a variation pattern determination table for two total pending storages, three for total pending storages and four for total pending storages It is possible to prepare in advance, and to make the assignment of the judgment value to the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach or the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation different gradually.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the production symbol variably displayed on the presentation display device 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponds to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used shown in FIG. 9, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and a type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result specification commands.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation specification command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or a symbol variation specification command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the effect symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol determination designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (variation) of the effect pattern and derives and displays the display result.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. In this embodiment, in the prize determination process (see FIG. 16), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern will occur at the start winning. Then, a value for designating the fluctuation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the prize determination result specification result command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of the winning determination result specification command. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, a value is set to the EXT data according to which variation pattern is determined at the start winning combination, and a winning determination determination result designation command is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is "shortening non-reach out" at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, a winning judgment result specifying command in which "01 (H)" is set to the EXT data is transmitted. Be done. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is "special hit" at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the winning judgment result designated command in which "09 (H)" is set to the EXT data is transmitted. Be done. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is "shortening non-reach out" at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the winning time determination result designation command in which "10 (H)" is set in the EXT data Is sent. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is "special hit" at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, a winning judgment determination result designation command in which "18 (H)" is set to the EXT data is transmitted. Be done.

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 to A 003 (H) are presentation control commands (big hit start designation commands: fan fare designation commands) for designating a start of the big hit game by displaying the fan fare screen. The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / suspiciously definite variation jackpot start designation command according to the type of jackpot. Although the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits a fanfare designation command for a definite big hit start designation when it is a big hit suddenly, it does not send a fan fare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening of the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A 301 (H) displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game, and specifies that it was usually a big hit with a production control command (big hit end 1 specified command: ending 1 specified command) is there. The command A 302 (H) displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game, and specifies that it was a definite variation big hit by the effect control command (big hit end 2 designated command: ending 2 designated command) is there. The command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 3 specified command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. Although the gaming control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits an ending designation command for a definite odd jackpot end designation when it is a big hit, it is configured not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction state specification command) for specifying that the gaming state is the time reduction state (not including the probability change state). The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state specification command) for specifying that the gaming state is a definite change state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has increased by one.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 11, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70.

  For example, microcomputer 560 for game control designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time there is a starting winning and variable display of special symbols is started in first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

  In addition, as a method of sending out the effect control command, the effect control command data is outputted to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) take-in signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing take-in of effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are variably displayed (variation) of the effect pattern corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol indicator It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol in 8b, and the effect display device 9 etc. that performs the presentation with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the effect components, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of a program for special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing 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 processing, if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the gaming ball has won in the first starting winning opening 13 is turned on, or the game ball is in the second starting winning opening 14 in the special symbol process processing If the second start opening switch 14a for detecting winning has been turned on, that is, if the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing processing Are executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, one of the steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. Also, start the fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting processing has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped It is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to S304.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control for transmitting a symbol determination designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, when the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the effect pattern is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

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

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Control for transmitting the effect control command of round display in the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing for confirming establishment of closing condition of the big winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to step S307.

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

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

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 (decimal) in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of step S312. In the starting opening switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state (step S211A). If the 1st starting opening switch 13a is not an ON state, it will transfer to step S211B. If the first starting port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first pending storage for counting the first number of pending storages Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (step S212A). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1211B.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S213A) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S214A).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area of the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S215A). . In the process of step S215A, a random R (big hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) which are software random numbers are extracted, and a storage area Stored in The variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) is not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (pending buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 15, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first number of pending storages is secured in the first pending storage buffer. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), and fluctuation. A random number for pattern determination (random 3) is stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the gaming state is the high base state. Specifically, it is checked whether the time saving flag is set (step S216A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S219A. If the time saving flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S217A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is a big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S219A.

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the variation determination result or variation pattern when the variation (variable display) based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is determined in advance at the time of starting winning Are executed (step S218A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S219A).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the second starting port switch 14a is in the on state (step S211B). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the on state, the process ends. If the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending storage for counting the second number of pending storages) Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (step S212B). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S213B) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S214B).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (step S215B). In the process of step S215B, a random R (big hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number and a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) which are software random numbers are extracted Stored in The variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) is not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of the second special symbol fluctuation. May be For example, in the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 may extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (step S218B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the CPU for effect control 101 (step S219B).

  As in the case of the first start winning, the process of step S218B may not be executed during the big hit game. Further, although the process of step S218A is performed only in the low base state, the process of step S218B may be performed only in the high base state.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process of steps S218A and S218B. In the prize determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215A or step S215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. Are checked to see if they match (step S220). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing, which will be described later, at the timing to start the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, the big hit type However, before the variation display based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball is started to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. By executing the prize determination process, it is confirmed in advance which variation pattern is to be obtained. By doing so, the fluctuation pattern is predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the production symbol is executed, and as described later, the jackpot or super by the microcomputer 100 for effect control based on the judgment result at the time of winning. Execute pre-reading effect to predict that it will be reach.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set or not. It confirms (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215A or step S215B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed from when it is confirmed in step S221 whether or not it is a positive change condition at the start winning combination and the variable display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. There is. Therefore, the game state changes (for example, the change start) until the variable display based on the start change is actually started after it is confirmed in step S221 whether the start change is a definite change state or not. In the case where a big change has occurred before, it has changed from the normal state to the big change state. Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the start winning is not necessarily the same as the gaming state (see step S61 described later) determined at the start of fluctuation.

  If the jackpot judgment random number (random R) does not match the jackpot judgment value at the time of definite variation (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot judgment random number (random R) extracted in step S215A or step S215B B) The small hit determination values shown in (C) and (C) are compared, and it is confirmed whether they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see step S218A is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 14), the CPU 56 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in (B). In the case where there is a start winning on the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see step S218B is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 14)), the process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hitting determination value set in the small hitting determination table (for the second special symbol) shown.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S224). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in step S224 whether the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state (specifically, whether the time short flag is set). A plurality of variable displays are performed from when it is confirmed in step S224 whether or not it is a definite change state or a time saving state at the start winning combination, and until variable display based on the start winning combination is actually started. There is a possibility of Therefore, the game state changes in the period from when it is confirmed in step S224 whether or not it is a definite change state or a time saving state at the start winning combination, and until the variable display based on the start winning combination is actually started (for example, If there is a probability change big hit before the start of the change, the normal state changes to the probability change state. Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S224 at the start winning combination and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily coincide with each other.

  Then, the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern determination table according to the determination result of step S224 (step S225). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the definite variation state or the short time state, the CPU 56 selects the time variation deviation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10D. When it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the out-of-transition fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C is selected.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern determination table for sudden probability big hit / small hit shown in FIG. 10 (B). . (Step S226).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the big hit based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in step S215A or step S215B. The type is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see step S218A is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 14), the CPU 56 shown in FIG. Using the jackpot classification determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in (D), it is judged whether the jackpot classification is "normally big hit", "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit". In the case where there is a start winning on the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination processing (see step S218B is executed in the start opening switch passing processing shown in FIG. 14)), as shown in FIG. A big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b shown is used to determine whether the big hit type is "normal big hit", "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit".

  Then, the CPU 56 selects the fluctuation pattern determination table according to the jackpot type determined in step S227 (step S228). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 selects a variation pattern determination table for the big hit (suddenly, except for the probability variation big hit). Also, when it is determined that "suddenly probability variation big hit", a variation pattern determination table for probability variation big hit / small hit is selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table set in step S225, step S226 or step S228, and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted in step S215A or step S215B (FIG. Step S229).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined fluctuation pattern in the winning determination result specifying command (step S230). Specifically, the CPU 56 wins any value of “01 (H)” to “18 (H)” as shown in FIG. 12 according to which variation pattern is determined in step S229. A process is performed to set the EXT data of the hour determination result specification command.

  For example, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see step S218A is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 14)), “not reach” in step S229 When it is determined that the variation pattern of "outside" is obtained, "02 (H)" is displayed in the EXT data of the winning result determination command specifying command configured with MODE data "95 (H)" (start port switch shown in FIG. When the prize determination process (see step S218B) is executed in the process, the process of setting "13 (H)" is performed.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined using the same variation pattern determination table even if the number of pending storages is different, but a different variation pattern determination table may be used according to the number of pending storages. . In this case, regardless of the number of pending storages, for example, it is determined from the variation pattern determination random number (or the variation pattern type determination random number) whether or not a variation pattern with normal reach or super reach is obtained. It is also possible to transmit a winning judgment determination result specification command based on that, and it is determined that a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern for performing a specific reach effect, a fluctuation pattern of a specific number of pseudo sequences, etc.) At the same time, a winning determination result specifying command indicating a determination result may be transmitted. Further, for example, it is determined whether or not the display result is “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, and a command indicating the determination result is used as a prize determination result specification command or separately from a prize determination result specification command You may make it transmit.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the combined pending storage number counter. If the total number of pending storages is 0, the processing ends.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the second pending storage number is 0 or not (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set to (step S53). If the second pending storage number is 0 (ie, only the first pending storage number has been accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, control is performed such that the second start condition for starting the variation display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variation display of the first special symbol. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed prior to the variable display of the first special symbol, but the game ball is displayed on the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 The variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed in accordance with the starting winning combination in which the symbol is won. Also, for example, the variable display of the first special symbol may be executed with priority over the variable display of the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number 1 of pending storages indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = 1 in the first pending storage number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = 1 in the second pending storage number buffer. Then, it is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and in the pending specific area and the first pending storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the count value of the second pending storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective saving areas in the pending specific area and the second pending storage buffer are shifted. Do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1. In addition, the CPU 56 sums up the values (the value indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the suspension specific area. It stores in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agree | coincides with the order of 2nd pending | holding memory number = 1,2,3,4.

  Then, the CPU 56 reduces the number of lighting of the special symbol holding storage indicator (the first special symbol holding storage indicator 18a or the second special symbol holding storage indicator 18b) indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1 (step S57).

  Further, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the pending storage number counter (the first pending storage number counter or the second pending storage number counter) of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer (step S58).

  Further, the CPU 56 reduces the value of the total number of pending storages by one. That is, the count value of the total number of pending storages is decremented by 1 (step S59).

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common to the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer extracted in step S214A of the first starting opening switch passing processing or in step S214B of the second starting opening switch passing processing. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares the predetermined big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with the jackpot judgment random number, and executes processing for deciding to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. Is a program that That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of jackpot determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is configured to be higher than in the non-probability change state (normal game state and time saving state) ing. Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When the gaming state or the time saving state, the processing of the determination of the big hit is performed using the big hit determination table at normal times. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, it is determined to be a big hit or sudden big hit, is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big hit, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. In addition, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not the small hit is made using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in Fig. 8C. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (D). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (E).

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" or "a sudden definite big hit" is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the big hit type stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, which is extracted in step S214A of the first start mouth switch passage processing or in step S214B of the second start mouth switch passage processing. Read the random number and decide the big hit type. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Suddenly, the probability that a big hit is selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "suddenly, there is a definite variation big hit", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the determination result of the big hit type, it decides the stop design of the special symbol “1”, “3”, “7” which becomes the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "suddenly positive variation big hit", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "big hit" is determined, the "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol And, when it is decided to be "probable variation big hit", "7" is decided to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the 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 (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process processing. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern determination table for sudden big change big hit / small hit (step S93) if the big hit type is sudden big change big hit (Y in step S92). If the jackpot type is not sudden positive variation big hit (i.e., normal big hit or positive variation big hit) (N in step S92), a variation pattern determination table for big hit (except sudden positive variation big hit) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S95). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the fluctuation pattern determination table for sudden change large hit / small hit (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time short flag indicating the short time state is set (step S97). Note that the time saving flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state (including when the probability changing state is entered), and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a definite big hit or suddenly a big hit, is set in the processing to end the big hit game, the timing of having saved the number of short time, or the variation of the special symbol when it is decided to be a big hit It is reset at the timing to finish the display and stop display the stop symbol. If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S97), the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern determination table for time saving (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S97), the CPU 56 selects a variation pattern determination table for removal (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In step S100, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and selects it in the processing of steps S93, S94, S96, S98 or S99. The variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types with reference to the variation pattern determination table (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S101). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

  Also, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S103). For example, the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S104). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S105).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the effect control command (see FIG. 11) of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit, or removal of the determined big hit. Control to Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set, if the type of the jackpot is a definite variation jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not. Further, when the type of the big hit is a definite positive big hit suddenly, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designated command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "03" or not. Then, when it is neither the definite variation big hit nor the sudden variation big hit (in other words, it is usually the large hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when the small hit flag is off, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation in progress processing (step S303) in the special symbol process processing. During special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S125), and when the variation time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop processing (step S304) The updated value is updated (step S127). If the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b Control to derive and display the stop symbol is performed (step S131). In addition, when the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and the second symbol is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b is ended. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S132). Then, if the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, if it is set, the CPU 56 resets the definite variation flag indicating that it is a definite variation state, and the short time flag indicating that it is a short time condition (step S134), and effects control is performed. Control to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is normally a jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is a definite variation big hit, send a big hit start 2 designated command. If the type of the jackpot is a sudden oddity big hit, send a small hit / sudden definite big hit start specification command. It should be noted that whether the type of the big hit is usually a big hit, a definite big hit or a sudden 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 (step S136).

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (corresponding to a big winning opening control timer described later) (step S137). Further, the number of opening times (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit, 2 times in the case of a sudden probability variation big hit) is set in the special winning opening number-of-openings counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S140, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not a positive change flag indicating that it is a positive change state is set. If the probability change flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). If the time saving flag is set (that is, if it is controlled only in the time saving state without a definite variation state), the value of the time saving counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the time saving state 1 is performed (step S142).

  Next, when the value of the time saving number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time saving flag (step S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suspiciously positive change big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N of step S147), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160), and when the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control to transmit a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is a big hit, it sends a big hit end 1 specified command, and when it is a definite variation big hit, it sends a big hit end 2 specified command, and when it is a definite variation big hit suddenly, a small hit / suddenly Send a definite variation big hit end specification command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is ended.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether the type of the big hit is a definite big hit or a sudden positive big hit (step S166). In addition, whether it is a definite variation big hit or sudden definite variation big hit, specifically, whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03” It can judge by confirming. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit (that is, usually a big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag to shift the gaming state to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter for counting the time reduction number (step S168). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the time saving state designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S169). Then, the process proceeds to step S173.

  If the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time saving flag (step S171). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S172). Then, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In this embodiment, the short time flag set in steps S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or to increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag is set when the variation display result of the normal symbol is hit in the normal symbol process processing (see step S27). If it is, control is performed to open the variable winning prize ball device 15 by lengthening the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. In addition, the short time flag set in steps S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not the variation time of the special symbol is to be shortened.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S173).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. First, simultaneous production will be described. In this embodiment, simultaneous rendering is performed over a predetermined period based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. The simultaneous rendering is simultaneously executed in a plurality of gaming machines installed in the gaming shop at a timing when a predetermined condition is established. Specifically, a predetermined condition is satisfied based on 60 minutes from the time of power-on or the previous simultaneous rendering start, and a predetermined moving image reproduction is simultaneously started over a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes). The presentation is performed as a simultaneous presentation. That is, simultaneous rendering is executed every 60 minutes after the power is turned on. In addition, although it is expressed that effects are simultaneously executed by a plurality of gaming machines, specifically, individual gaming machines are respectively executing the same effect at the same timing, and a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side. It seems that rendition is being carried out at the same time as a phenomenon of being in motion. For example, each gaming machine obtains time information from the real time clock 108 and performs timing, and when the timing result satisfies a predetermined condition (when the power is turned on or when 60 minutes have passed since the last simultaneous rendering start), simultaneous rendering The effect can be started at the same timing with a plurality of gaming machines by starting the.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval of the production control (20 ms in this example) (step S701). In this embodiment, the simultaneous effect setting data stored in the RAM area of the effect control microcomputer 100 is not set to the initial value in the initialization process.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts counting of a time measurement timer that is an alternative counter (step S 701 a). The time measurement timer is a system clock whose clocking is performed by a program executed by the CPU for effect control 101. Therefore, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, the time measuring timer is reset, so the time needs to be set each time the power is turned on. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 starts timing of the time measurement timer by the timing start process (step S701a). Specifically, the time measurement timer counts an elapsed time from 0: 0: 0 0 (1/100 second) at the time of activation based on the clock signal. That is, unlike the real time clock 108, the time measurement timer does not clock a full set time, but merely counts an elapsed time from the start time. Here, the time measurement timer measures an elapsed time independently of the real time clock 108. Note that the effect control CPU 101 reads the full-set time information (hour, minute, second, 1/100 second) from the real time clock 108 by the time counting start process (step S701a) and uses it as the time information of the time counter of the alternative counter. It may be set to clock time information. That is, the time measurement timer measures the time of the full set in the same manner as the real time clock 108. Of course, it is assumed that the time measurement timer performs time measurement independently of the real time clock 108 from the set time information after the time measurement start process (step S 701 a).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, when the timer interrupt flag is set, the CPU for effect control 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the effect control process of steps S704 to S707.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the effect control process is activated every 20 ms. The effect control process corresponds to the process of steps S702 to S707 in the effect control main process.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis processing: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs time measurement processing (step S704a). In the time measurement process, a process of measuring time using the real time clock 108 or a time measurement timer is executed. Detailed processing of the time measurement processing will be described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 executes a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the random number used to determine the aspect of the effect and the like (step S706). Further, a pending storage display control process is performed to control the display state of the first pending storage display unit 18c and the second pending storage display unit 18d (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first pending storage number in the first pending storage display unit 18c in response to the first pending storage number data stored in the first pending storage number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second pending storage number in the second pending storage display unit 18 d in response to the data of the second pending storage number stored in the above-described second pending storage number storage area. Then, it transfers to S702.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is formed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area the received command is to be stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. The ring buffer type may not necessarily be used.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 11) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). Although the effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a change pattern command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the change pattern command in the change pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S622). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S623).

  If the received effect control command is the display result designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. The command is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a first prize determination result specification command (a winning result determination command with EXT of “01” to “09”) (step S 651), the effect control CPU 101 receives the first received result The win determination result specification command is stored in the first free storage area of the first win determination result storage buffer formed in the RAM (step S652).

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a prize determination result storage buffer (first prize determination result storage buffer and second prize determination result storage buffer). As shown in FIG. 27, in the first prize determination result storage buffer and the second prize determination result storage buffer, a command storage area (storage area) corresponding to the maximum value (4 in this example) of the number of pending storages is stored. 1 to 4) are secured.

  If the received effect control command is a second prize determination result specifying command (a winning result determination command with EXT of “10” to “18”) (step S 653), the effect control CPU 101 receives the second received result The win determination result specifying command is stored in the first free storage area (storage area with a large number) of the second win determination result storage buffer formed in the RAM (step S654).

  If the received effect control command is the first pending storage number addition designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 increases the first pending storage number by 1 (step S663). The first pending storage number is stored in the RAM. If the received effect control command is the second pending storage number addition designation command (step S664), the effect control CPU 101 increases the second pending storage number by 1 (step S666). The second pending storage number is stored in the RAM.

  If the received effect control command is a power on designation command (initialization designation command) (step S 667), the effect control CPU 101 performs processing to initialize the simultaneous effect setting data stored in the backup RAM (step S 668). ).

  In this embodiment, the simultaneous effect setting data is stored in the backup RAM area of the effect control microcomputer 100, and is initialized when a power on designation command (initialization designation command) is received (as an initial value). It is set to start simultaneous rendering when power is turned on or when 60 minutes have passed since the start of the previous simultaneous rendering). When a power failure recovery designation command is received, it is not initialized. Therefore, the start timing of the simultaneous rendering is initialized when the gaming machine is cold-started, and when it is hot-started, the backed up settings are taken over.

  If the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S669).

  FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing time measurement processing (step S704 a) in the main processing shown in FIG. In the time measurement process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads time information from the real time clock 108, and performs an RTC value count process (step S750) for acquiring an RTC value count. The RTC value counting process will be described in more detail.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing RTC value counting processing (step S750) in the time measuring processing shown in FIG. In the RTC value counting process, not only the process of reading time information from the real time clock 108 is performed, but also the consistency of whether the time information read out of the real time clock 108 is correct or not is determined. If the effect control CPU 101 determines that the time information read from the real time clock 108 has consistency, it reads the RTC value count based on the time information of the real time clock 108, and if it determines that there is no consistency, time measurement The timer value is read out as the elapsed time measured by the RTC value count.

  Specifically, RTC value counting processing will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 101 first determines whether the retry upper limit flag is present (step S751). If there is no retry upper limit flag (step S751: NO), the effect control CPU 101 resets the retry counter and returns the number of retries to 0 (zero) (step S752).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the value of the retry counter is less than 10 (step S753), and determines whether the number of retries has reached a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment). ing. If the value of the retry counter is less than 10 (step S753: YES), the CPU for effect control 101 reads time information (hour, minute, second, 1/100 second) from the real time clock 108, and acquires the current time. (Step S753). The acquired current time information is stored in the current time buffer (NOW) as a value obtained by converting the hour, minute, second, and 1/100 second values into milliseconds. For example, if the acquired information on the current time is 9:30, 30 minutes, 0 seconds, 0 (1/100 seconds), the value stored in the current time buffer (NOW) is (9 hours × 60 minutes × 60 seconds × 1000 milliseconds) + (30 minutes × 60 seconds × 1000 milliseconds) + (0 seconds × 1000 milliseconds) + (0 (1/100 seconds) × 10 milliseconds) = 34200000 milliseconds.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines consistency between the previously acquired time and the currently acquired current time (step S755). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the value stored in the previous time buffer (PREV) and the value stored in the current time buffer (NOW) are the same for comparison. Here, although the real-time clock 108 counts up to a value of 1/100 second, since the RTC value counting process is executed every one millisecond, the time acquired last time and the current time acquired this time are Basically it matches.

  If the time acquired last time and the current time acquired this time are the same (step S 755: YES), the CPU 101 for effect control controls the activation time, the correction time, and the elapsed time from the start time to the current time. The value obtained by correcting the adjustment time is read out as the value of the RTC value count (step S 755 a). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the storage of the previous time buffer (PREV) as the previously acquired current time acquired this time (step S755 b). Here, the start time is the time at which the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the effect control CPU 101 reads time information of the real time clock 108 and starts processing. The time from when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (start time) to when processing based on the time read by the real time clock 108 is started (start time) is the start time. In addition, starting time is a time which is different in each pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, if simultaneous rendering is to be performed after a predetermined time (for example, 60 minutes) has elapsed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was powered on, the timing at which the respective pachinko gaming machines 1 are to execute the simultaneous rendering is not taken into consideration. It will be different.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the calculation of the elapsed time. The diagram shown in FIG. 30A shows that the time from the start time to the start time is the start time, and the time obtained by adding the start time to the time from the current time to the start time is an elapsed time. Specifically, assuming that the start time is 9:30 and the start time is 9:32, the start time is 2 minutes, and if the current time is 10 o'clock, the elapsed time is 10 o'clock-9:32 o'clock + 2 minutes = It will be 30 minutes. Note that, in order to simplify the description, the time measurement information of the real time clock 108 has been described as information of up to hours and minutes. The activation time at which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is stored as clocking information at the timing when the power supply voltage rises on the real time clock 108 side. Therefore, when the CPU for effect control 101 reads out from the real time clock 108 after the start time, it becomes possible to use the clocking information of the start time.

  The correction time is a time used for processing when the current time acquired this time becomes the time after the start time, and the details will be described later. The adjustment time is a difference between the time before adjustment and the time after adjustment when the time of the real time clock 108 is adjusted. In the diagram shown in FIG. 30D, the time from the start time to the start time is the start time, the difference between the current time after adjustment and the current time before adjustment is the adjustment time, and the time from the current time after adjustment to the start time It indicates that the time obtained by adding the activation time and the adjustment time is an elapsed time. The real time clock 108 displays the current time of day when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on or in the setting mode, etc., and is shifted with respect to the time when the time is correct (for example, time based on a clock or radio clock). It is possible to adjust manually or automatically when Specifically, as a check by a clerk, the current time of the real time clock 108 is displayed on the effect display device 9 in the setting mode as an inspection before the start of business, and the current time of the real time clock 108 is manually adjusted Do. The adjustment time is set from the time before and after the adjustment at this time.

  However, since the start time and start time when powering on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is time information clocked by the real time clock 108 before adjustment, the time information clocked by the real time clock 108 after adjustment is There is a difference between them. Therefore, if simultaneous effects are performed using the start time measured by the real time clock 108 before adjustment, the start time, and the current time measured by the real time clock 108 after adjustment, the real time clock 108 is adjusted. The simultaneous rendering of the other pachinko gaming machine 1 that has not been performed and a gap occur.

  Therefore, when the difference between the current time after adjustment and the current time before adjustment is stored as the adjustment time, and the elapsed time is calculated, as shown in FIG. Is calculated. For example, if the start time is 9:40 (correct time: 9:30) and the start time is 9:42 (correct time: 9:32), the start time is 2 minutes, and the current before adjustment is If the time is 10:10 and the current time after adjustment is 10, then the adjustment time is 10 minutes. Elapsed time added start time 2 minutes and adjustment time 10 minutes to time from 9:40 of start time before adjustment to 10:00 of present time after adjustment (10-9: 42 + 2 minutes + 10 minutes =) 30 minutes. Note that, in order to simplify the description, the time measurement information of the real time clock 108 has been described as information of up to hours and minutes.

  Next, when the time acquired last time and the present time acquired this time are compared with the timing before and behind the value of 1/100 second of time-measurement information changes, both times may not correspond. For example, when the time acquired last time in 29 / 1000th second is stored, a value of 2/100 second is stored in the previous time buffer (PREV). After one millisecond, the current time acquired this time is the 30/1000 second, so the value of 3/100 second is stored in the current time buffer (NOW). Therefore, the time acquired last time does not coincide with the current time acquired this time.

  Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 performs the retry process a predetermined number of times in order to avoid problems occurring before and after the value of 1/100 second changes. Specifically, when the time acquired last time and the current time acquired this time are not the same (step S 755: NO), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the value of the retry counter is 1 or more (step S S 756). If the value of the retry counter is not 1 or more (step S756: NO), the CPU for effect control 101 stores the value of the current time acquired this time (the value converted into milliseconds and added up) in the time limit buffer (TEMP) (Step S756a). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the retry counter by 1 (step S756 b), and returns the process to step S753.

  On the other hand, if the value of the retry counter is 1 or more (step S756: YES), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the time stored in the time limit buffer (TEMP) is the same as the current time acquired this time. The consistency is determined (step S757). If the time stored in the time limit buffer (TEMP) and the current time acquired this time are not the same (step S757: NO), the effect control CPU 101 converts the value of the current time acquired this time (converts to milliseconds and adds up) Stored in the timed buffer (TEMP) (step S756a). Here, for example, the previously acquired time stored at 29/1000 second and the currently acquired current time stored at 30/1000 second after 1 millisecond coincide as a value of 1/100 second. Even if not, the time limit buffer (TEMP) that stores the time acquired in 30/1000 second by retry processing and the current time acquired this time stored in 31/1000 second after the next 1 millisecond In comparison, the value of 1/100 second will match. That is, when the clocking of the real time clock 108 is performed in 1/100 second units and the RTC value counting process is performed every 1 millisecond, if the consistency of the real time clock 108 is obtained, the retry process is performed 10 times. While repeating to some extent, the timed buffer (TEMP) will match the current time acquired this time. Although the predetermined number of times of retry processing is set to less than 10 times, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be appropriately set in consideration of the relationship between the clocking unit of real time clock 108 and the execution interval of RTC value counting processing. .

  Conversely, when the value of the retry counter is 10 or more (step S753: NO), it is determined that the consistency of the real time clock 108 is not obtained, and the read time information is not correct. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 can not adopt the current time acquired this time. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 sets the retry upper limit flag (step S753a), and instead of the current time, the activation time, the correction time, and the adjustment time for the elapsed time from the start time to the time acquired last time The value corrected for is read out as the value of the RTC value count (step S756 b).

  After the retry upper limit flag is set, the value obtained as the RTC value count is read using the time acquired last time in the process of step S756b, but after that, the time measurement timer which is an alternative counter is used instead of the real time clock 108. . Specifically, when the retry upper limit flag is present (step S751: YES), the effect control CPU 101 reads out the value of the RTC value count using time information measured by the time measurement timer instead of the real time clock 108 (step S751a). Here, the effect control CPU 101 reads out the elapsed time from the time measurement timer as clocking information. Therefore, the time measurement timer is not configured to measure time as the real time clock 108, but is configured to measure an elapsed time from the start time. However, the time measurement timer is not limited to the configuration for measuring the elapsed time from the start time, and may be configured to measure the elapsed time from the start time. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 needs to read the time obtained by adding the activation time to the elapsed time counted by the time measurement timer as the value of the RTC value count. Further, the time measurement timer may measure time information (hour, minute, second, 1/100 second) in the same manner as the real time clock 108 instead of measuring the elapsed time. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 simply replaces the time measurement information of the time measurement timer with the time measurement information of the real time clock 108, and performs the process of step S755a to read the value of the RTC value count. The time measurement timer is configured to measure the elapsed time from the start time in the clocking start process (step S701a) after the power is turned on, but in the clocking start process (step S701a), the time information (time The configuration may be such that the minute, second and 1/100 second) are read out and timing is started. In addition, the time measurement timer is configured to measure the elapsed time from the start time at the time start processing (step S701a), and for example, when the value of the retry counter becomes 10 or more (step S753: NO), the real time clock The clocking of the time may be started based on the previously acquired time read out from 108.

  Next, processing in the case where the current time acquired from the real time clock 108 this time becomes the time after the start time will be described. If the time stored in the time limit buffer (TEMP) and the current time acquired this time are the same (step S757: YES), the CPU 101 for effect control stores the current time acquired this time and the time limit buffer (TEMP) It is determined whether or not the difference from the current time is a negative value (step S758). The time measured by the real time clock 108 is a value converted into milliseconds and summed up, so for example, if 9 o'clock, 30 minutes, 0 seconds, 0 (1/100 seconds), the count value will be 34200000. In the case of 23 o'clock, 59 minutes, 59 seconds, and 99 (1 / 100ths of a second), the count value is 86399990. Then, when the time measured by the real time clock 108 becomes 0 o'clock on the next day, it returns to 00000000. Therefore, when the count value of the start time is subtracted from the count value of the current time acquired on the next day, it becomes a negative value, and the CPU 101 for effect control may execute the simultaneous effect based on the elapsed time of the negative value. become unable.

  Therefore, if the difference between the current time acquired this time and the time stored in the time buffer (TEMP) is a negative value (step S758: YES), the CPU 101 for effect control controls the time from the start time to 24:00. Then, the time obtained by adding the current time acquired this time is corrected (step S759). Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the start time as the current time acquired this time (step S759a), and advances the process to step S755a. In the diagram shown in FIG. 30B, the correction time is the time obtained by adding the time from 0 o'clock (24 o'clock) to the current time to the time from the start time to 24 o'clock from the start time to the start time. It is shown that. Further, in the diagram shown in FIG. 30 (b), the current time for which the correction time has been set is updated to a new disclosure time. The elapsed time up to the current time when the correction time is set is the time obtained by adding the correction time to the activation time. Specifically, assuming that the start time is 9:30 and the start time is 9:32, the start time is 2 minutes, and if the current time is 1 o'clock, the elapsed time is 1 o'clock + (24:00-9:32) Minutes) + 2 minutes = 15 hours 30 minutes. Note that, in order to simplify the description, the time measurement information of the real time clock 108 has been described as information of up to hours and minutes.

  The diagram shown in FIG. 30C shows a method of calculating the elapsed time after setting the correction time shown in FIG. In the diagram shown in FIG. 30C, as in the case of FIG. 30A, the elapsed time is calculated in consideration of the correction time in the time obtained by adding the activation time to the time from the current time to the start time. Specifically, if the activation time is set to 2 minutes and the correction time is set to 15 hours and 28 minutes, if the start time is 1 o'clock and the current time is 1:30, the elapsed time is 1:30 to 1 o'clock + 2 minutes + 15 hours 28 minutes = 16 hours. Note that, in order to simplify the description, the time measurement information of the real time clock 108 has been described as information of up to hours and minutes.

  If the difference between the current time acquired this time and the time stored in the time limit buffer (TEMP) is not a negative value (step S758: NO), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to step S755a. In this case, since the correction time is not set, it remains 0 (zero).

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether the value of the RTC value count read out in the RTC value counting process matches the timing (for example, 60 minutes elapsed from the start time) at which the simultaneous effect indicated by the simultaneous effect setting data is started. (Step S760), and if they do not match, the process ends.

  In addition, when the value of the read RTC value count matches the timing to start the simultaneous effect indicated by the simultaneous effect setting data, that is, the timing indicated by the simultaneous effect setting data, the effect control CPU 101 The simultaneous start condition satisfaction flag is set (step S761), and the time measurement timer is set based on the simultaneous effect setting data (step S762). Further, in step S762, time information obtained by adding a period indicated by the simultaneous effect setting data to the time indicated by the reference time information is stored as new reference time information.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a simultaneous effect process (step S800a). In this embodiment, when the predetermined condition (in this example, the simultaneous effect start condition satisfaction flag is set) is satisfied, the variable display is performed by executing the process of step S800a. Simultaneous production is started regardless of the presence or absence. Further, the CPU for effect control 101 executes pre-read advance notice effect processing (step S800 b). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of the processes in steps S800 to S806 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second Control relating to variable display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one rendering control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a fluctuation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the fluctuation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value ("1") corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (step S801).

  Effect pattern fluctuation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value ("2") corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802).

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value ("3") corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

  Effect design fluctuation stop processing (step S803): Based on the fact that the effect control command (design confirmation specified command) which instructs stop of all the symbols is received, the fluctuation of the effect design is stopped and the display result (stop design) is derived and displayed Take control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value (“4” or “0”) corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value ("5") corresponding to the process during the big hit game (step S805).

  During the big hit game processing (step S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value ("6") corresponding to the big hit end effect processing (step S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value (“0”) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the simultaneous effect process (step S800a) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the simultaneous effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether a simultaneous effect in progress flag indicating that simultaneous effect is being executed is set (step S5102). If the simultaneous rendering in-progress flag is not set (that is, if the simultaneous rendering is not in progress), the CPU 101 for production control checks whether the simultaneous rendering start condition satisfaction flag is set (step S5103) . If the simultaneous effect start condition satisfaction flag is not set, the process ends.

  If the simultaneous effect start condition satisfaction flag is set (that is, if the simultaneous effect start condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 101 resets the simultaneous effect start condition satisfied flag (step S5104).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start moving image reproduction of simultaneous effects on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S5105). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a simultaneous effect execution flag (step S5106), and corresponds to a predetermined period (five minutes in this example) to a simultaneous effect period measurement timer for measuring the execution period of the simultaneous effect. A value is set (step S5107).

  If the simultaneous rendering in-progress flag is set (Y in step S5102), that is, if the simultaneous rendering is in progress, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the simultaneous rendering period measurement timer. (Step S5108). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the simultaneous effect period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S5109). If it has not timed out, the process ends. If the simultaneous effect period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if a predetermined period (five minutes in this example) has passed and the simultaneous effect end condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 101 generates the effect display device 9. Control is performed to end the moving image reproduction of the simultaneous effect being executed on the display screen of (step S5114).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the simultaneous effect executing flag (step S5115). Thereafter, the process ends.

  In this embodiment, the simultaneous effect process of step S800a is executed before the process of steps S800 to S806 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. For example, simultaneous production is executed even during a big hit game. In this case, since the effect during the big hit game is executed in the effect display device 9, for example, the execution of the simultaneous effect is continued by displaying the moving image reproduction of the simultaneous effect in a reduced size on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. You should do it. Then, for example, when a predetermined period (five minutes in this example) elapses during the big hit game and the termination condition of simultaneous rendering is satisfied, the animation reproduction which has been displayed in reduced size is ended and the simultaneous rendering is executed You should finish the

  FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing a pre-reading notice effect determination process (step S800a) in the process of the effect control process shown in FIG. In the pre-reading advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not any second win determination result specification command has been received (step S902). In addition, in order to determine whether or not any second prize determination result specification command has been received, for example, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set in the process of step S654 shown in FIG. By doing this, it is possible to check whether or not any second prize determination result specifying command has been received depending on whether or not the flag is set in the process of step S902. If one of the second winning determination result specification commands is not received, the effect control CPU 101 receives the corresponding first winning determination result specification command, the corresponding new first The hold display is displayed (step S902a), and the process ends.

  If one of the second prize determination result specification commands has been received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the simultaneous effect in-progress flag is set or not (step S903). For example, it is determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect using the table for normally read advance notice effect determination (step S904).

  If the simultaneous rendering in-progress flag is set, the CPU for effect control 101 checks whether the value of the simultaneous rendering period measurement timer is larger than a predetermined value (step S905), and if it is not larger than the predetermined value, Whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect and the type of notice to be performed are determined using the normal advance notice effect determination table (step S904). If the value of the simultaneous effect period measurement timer is not larger than the predetermined value, it indicates that the remaining period until the simultaneous effect ends is less than a predetermined period (for example, one minute).

  If the simultaneous rendering in-progress flag is set and the value of the simultaneous rendering period measurement timer is larger than a predetermined value, the CPU 101 for production control executes the prefetching preview rendering using the special prefetch previewing rendering determination table. It is determined whether or not to perform it, and the type of notice to be executed (step S906). Note that the value of the simultaneous effect period measurement timer being greater than the predetermined value indicates that the remaining period until the simultaneous effect is over is equal to or longer than a predetermined period (for example, one minute).

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory view of a pre-reading advance notice effect determination table. In the pre-reading advance notice effect decision table, the decision items (decided items: “do not execute”, “hold display change” or “change form of change”) for each winning judgment as indicated by the winning judgment result specification command The corresponding determination value is assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 34, the proportion of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. For example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for pre-reading advance notice effect, and determines it as a determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 34, the numerical value corresponding to the determination matter (decided matter: "do not execute", "hold display change" or "change in change form") in each winning determination result is a determination matter. It shows the percentage (%) where "do not execute", "pending display change" or "change form change" is selected. In addition, being determined to "do not perform" is to be determined to not perform preview advance notice production.

  In this embodiment, when the "decision display change" is determined as the determination item, the advance notice is performed in which the display mode of the suspension display corresponding to the winning determination result changes. In addition, when it is decided as “decision of fluctuation mode” as the decision matter, the effect is displayed in a fluctuation mode different from normal (for example, the background screen changes etc.) until the pending storage corresponding to the winning determination is digested. Pre-reading advance notice production where variable indication of design is done is executed.

  34 (a) and 34 (b) are characterized in that if the display result is a big hit rather than a release, the one with a higher value is not executed. That is, the determination value is set such that the rate at which it is determined that "hold display change" or "change in change form" is higher. By providing such a feature, it is possible to increase the ratio in which the display result is a big hit and the ratio in which the value is a big hit when the previewed advance presentation effect is not performed. Can. That is, the degree of expectation is higher when the pre-reading effect is performed than when the pre-reading effect is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the preread effect is executed.

  Moreover, the special pre-reading advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 34 (b) is characterized by the pre-reading advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 34 (a), (b). It is that the determination value is set so as to be determined as “change in fluctuation form” which is not determined in the effect determination table. The special pre-reading advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 34 (b) is used only when the simultaneous effect in-progress flag is set. Therefore, it can be limited to the execution of the pre-read advance notice effect “change in variation mode” only during the simultaneous effect execution. However, the special pre-reading advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 34 (b) is configured not to be used when the remaining period until the end is less than the predetermined period, even during simultaneous effect execution. The method of determining the predetermined period may be, for example, a period obtained by totaling the fluctuation times of the variable display stored as the second pending storage. By configuring in this manner, it is possible to reliably end the preview notice effect “change in change mode” before the execution of the simultaneous effect is finished. In addition, when the period which totaled the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display memorize | stored as 2nd reservation memory is made into a predetermined | prescribed period, when calculating the fluctuation time of each fluctuation display, it is not assumed to be shortened and performed. By assuming that it is executed in normal fluctuation time, it is possible to end the prefetch notice effect “change in fluctuation mode” more surely before the execution of the simultaneous effect is finished. Further, in this embodiment, the judgment value is not assigned to the pre-reading notice effect “change in fluctuation mode” in the normal pre-reading notice effect determination table, but may be allocated at a small rate. That is, although the previewed preview effect “change in variation mode” may be executed at a low rate even when the simultaneous effect is not being executed, it is performed at a higher rate when the simultaneous effect is being executed. May be

  When the process of step S904 or S906 is ended and it is determined to be "hold display change" (Y in step S907), the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display according to the specific mode (step S908). Thereafter, the process ends. It should be noted that a new hold display is displayed in a different display mode, depending on which table of the normal pre-reading notice effect determination table and the special pre-reading notice effect determination table is used to determine “hold display change”. It is also good. That is, the display mode of the pending display that can be displayed only during the simultaneous rendering may be provided.

  Further, when the "hold display change" is not determined (N in step S907), the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display in the normal mode (step S909). Then, when it is determined that "change in variation mode" (Y in step S910), the CPU 101 for effect control controls the pre-reading advance notice counter for specifying a period in which the advance notice advance effect "change in variation mode" is executed. , The second pending storage number is set (step S911).

  In this embodiment, the value of the second reserved memory number is set in step S911, and the prefetch advance notice effect counter is decremented by 1 in step S8303b of the effect pattern stop process (or is reset in the case of big hit or small hit) Step S8303a). Then, in the effect symbol start process, if the value of the preview advance notice effect counter is larger than 0, the change indication of the effect symbol is performed in a change form different from normal. In this manner, when the preview advance notice effect "change in variation mode" is executed, the variation display of the effect pattern is performed in a variation mode different from normal until the pending storage corresponding to the determined winning determination result is digested. .

  In this embodiment, only the second winning determination result (i.e., the second hold storage) can be executed with advance notice effect, but the first winning determination result (i.e., the second hold storage) can also be obtained. It may be executable.

  FIG. 35 is a flow chart showing a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the display so as to delete the on-hold display corresponding to the on-going variable display, thereby reducing the on-hold display by 1 (step S8000b). In the process of step S8000b, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started (when the first symbol variation designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 performs the hold display in the first hold storage display unit 18c. When shifting is performed and variable display of the second special symbol is started (when the second symbol variation designation command is received), the hold display in the second hold storage display unit 18d is shifted.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the in-winning determination result designation command and the like (including the data indicating the holding mode and the restriction flag) stored in the storage area # 1 of the in-winning determination result storage buffer, and determines the in-winning determination. The contents of the result storage buffer are shifted (step S8000c). That is, the contents of storage area #n (n: 2 to 4) are shifted to storage area (n-1). Also, the first number of pending storages (if the variation of the first special symbol is executed) or the second number of pending storages (if the variation of the second special symbol is executed) are decremented by one (step S8000 d). In the process of step S8000b, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started (when the first symbol variation designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 determines the contents of the first prize determination result storage buffer. When shifting and variable display of the second special symbol is started (when the second symbol variation designation command is received), the content of the second prize determination result storage buffer is shifted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads out the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area, and reads out the variation pattern command read out and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). In response, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined (step S8001). That is, the processing of step S8001 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. Note that the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the received display result designation command normally indicates a big hit (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control is a stop symbol. 3 The combination of the production design which is even design (stop design which usually evokes occurrence of big hit) is decided even design. When the received display result designation command indicates the probability variation big hit (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the 3 symbols are odd symbols (probable variation) Determine the combination of the production design that is aligned with the stop design) which reminds of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, in the case of a disconnection (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. In the case where the received display result designation command suddenly indicates a definite big hit or a small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 Determines the combination of the rendering symbols such as "135" as the stopping symbol. Further, the combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, also about the production design, the stop design which evokes a big hit is called the big hit design. Also, a stop pattern that evokes a big hit is called a big hit symbol, and a stop pattern that usually brings up a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 selects a process table according to the presence / absence of simultaneous effect, the variation pattern, and the preliminary announcement effect determination result (step S8007). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8008).

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory view of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, the mode of each variation constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect design, the data indicating the presence or absence of the background effect, and the effect mode are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, data corresponding to parts for effects not to be controlled even though corresponding to the effect control process timer determination value (for example, indication effects described in display control execution data of process table used when indication effect is not executed) The dummy data (data which does not designate control) may be set to the data which shows the mode of.

  The process table shown in FIG. 38 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and the effect setting result. In addition, when the simultaneous rendering is being performed, the process table in which the data corresponding to the simultaneous rendering is set is selected, and when the simultaneous rendering is not being performed, the data corresponding to the simultaneous rendering is not set. Select a process table. According to the process table in which the data corresponding to simultaneous rendering is set, for example, in order to focus attention on moving image reproduction by simultaneous rendering, the variation display of the production design is displayed as compared to when simultaneous rendering is not performed It shrinks in the lower area of 9 (it may change the design of the background and the effect design). In addition, when it is decided to execute the advance notice effect "change in change mode" in the advance notice effect processing, that is, when the value of the advance notice effect counter is larger than 0, the advance notice effect "change in change mode" If the data corresponding to “is set, the process table is selected, and it is not decided to execute the prefetch notice effect“ change in variation mode ”, ie, the value of the prefetch notice effect counter is 0, A process table is selected in which data corresponding to the pre-reading advance notice effect “change in change form” is not set. According to the process table, data corresponding to the prefetch notice effect “change in fluctuation form” is set, and for example, in the effect display device 9, the design of the background, the effect pattern, etc. is changed to a dedicated one and fluctuation of the effect pattern Display is done.

  In the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  In addition, the CPU for effect control 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effects display device 9 as effect parts, effect elements as effect parts Control of the various lamps and the speakers 27R, 27L as presentation parts is executed (step S1816). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9, an instruction is output to the VDP 109. Further, in order to control various lamps to turn on / off, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. Further, in order to cause the speakers 27R and 27L to output sound, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 controls variable display of the effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command in a one-to-one manner, but the CPU 101 for effect control controls the fluctuation pattern command The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8010), and processes the value of the effect control process flag during the fluctuation of the production symbol (step S802) To a value corresponding to (step S8011).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing in-progress symbol variation processing (step S802) in the presentation control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts one from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102).

  Next, when the process timer times out (step S8104), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8105). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data set next to the display control execution data (step S8106).

  Next, if the determination command reception flag is set or the fluctuation time timer has timed out (Y in step S8107, Y in S8108), the effect control CPU 101 stops the value of the effect control process flag in the effect symbol process stop The value is updated to a value corresponding to the process (step S803) (step S8111), and the effect symbol variation processing is ended.

  Further, if the confirmation command reception flag is not set and the fluctuation time timer has not timed out (N in step S8107, N in S8108), the process of rendering symbol fluctuation is ended as it is.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been displayed in a stopped state but fanfare production has not yet been performed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (discard symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302).

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control has a prefetch notice effect counter If the value of is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted (step S8302b), and the process proceeds to step S8311.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the value of the advance announcement notice effect counter is reset (step S8302 a). If the value of the prefetch advance notice effect counter is 0, the process of step S8302a may be omitted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304), and receives the big hit start designated command reception flag indicating that the big hit start designated command has been received, or the small hit / suddenly probability variation big hit start designated command It is checked whether the small hit / suddenly sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that is set is set (step S8305). When the big hit start designated command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly definite big hit big start designated command reception flag is set, CPU101 for production control resets the stop design indicatory flag (step S8306), according to fanfare production A process table is selected (step S8307). If the big hit start designated command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly definite big hit big start designation command received flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number Control of the rendering device (rendering display device 9 as a rendering component, various lamps as a rendering component, and speakers 27 as a rendering component) is executed according to data 1 and movable member control data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  If it is determined that neither a big hit nor a small hit is made (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation specification command reception flag and the second symbol variation specification command reception flag. Also, if it is set, the switched flag is also reset.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the clock means (for example, the real time clock 108, the time measurement timer) and the read means for reading the time information clocked by the clock means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 Specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing a specific effect based on the RTC value counting process (step S750) and the timing information (for example, the value of RTC value count) read by the reading means And the second clock means different from the first clock means (for example, time realized by the CPU for effect control 101). Last time the reading means read out from the first clocking means. Determining means (for example, for effect control) which determines the consistency of the first time counting means by comparing time measurement information (for example, time acquired last time) with current time measurement information (for example current time acquired this time) The microcomputer 100 further includes a portion for executing step S755, and when the determination means determines that the consistency of the first time counting means is secured, the specific effect execution means determines from the first time counting means The specific effect is executed based on the read time information (for example, the portion where the microcomputer for effect control 100 executes step S755a), and in the determination means, the consistency of the first time counting means is a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) Or more) when it is determined that the timekeeping means is not secured, the reading means switches the timekeeping means for reading timekeeping information to the second timekeeping means The specific effect execution means, time information read from the second counting means (e.g., a microcomputer 100 for the effect control portions for performing the steps S751a) to perform a specific effect based on. With such a configuration, even when an abnormality occurs in the first clock means, it is possible to execute a specific process based on the clock means.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific effect execution means adds a start time required from the start of the game machine to the start to the time obtained by subtracting the start time of the game machine from the current time of the clock means. The specific effect is executed based on the time information (for example, in the diagram shown in FIG. 30A, the time from the start time to the start time is the start time, the time from the current time to the start time plus the start time is elapsed) It shows that it is time.). With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the specific effect based on the elapsed time since the power is turned on.

  In this embodiment, when the current time of the clock means is the day after the start time of the gaming machine, the start time of the gaming machine is updated to the current time of the clock means, and the update time before the update is updated. The time from the start time to the current time of the timekeeping means is corrected as correction time, and the timekeeping information read out from the timekeeping means is corrected with the correction time (for example, in the diagram shown in FIG. The time up to start time indicates that the time obtained by adding the time from 0 o'clock (24 o'clock) to the current time to the time from the start time to 24 o'clock as the correction time. With such a configuration, even if the gaming machine is operated over the day, it is possible to measure the elapsed time since the power was turned on.

  Further, in this embodiment, the second time counting means counts an elapsed time from activation of the gaming machine, and the determination means determines that the consistency of the first time counting means is not ensured a predetermined number of times. In this case, the reading unit reads the elapsed time as clocking information (for example, in the process of step S751a, the CPU for effect control 101 uses the clocking information clocked by the time measuring timer instead of the real time clock 108). Read out the RTC count value). With such a configuration, switching with the first clock means becomes easy because the second clock means counts the elapsed time from the activation time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the second clocking means starts clocking when it is determined that the consistency of the first clocking means is not ensured a predetermined number of times in the determination means. (For example, when the value of the retry counter is 10 or more (step S753: NO), the time measurement timer reads time information of the time acquired last time from the real time clock 108 and starts clocking based on the time information) With such a configuration, since the first clock means and the second clock means start clocking at different timings, the processing load on clocking can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the time adjustment means for adjusting the time measured by the clock means (for example, the time of the real-time clock 108 set at the time of power on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or at the setting mode) is adjusted. And the specific effect execution means executes the specific effect when it is determined that the specific time has elapsed from the predetermined timing based on the timing information read by the reading means, and the time adjustment means When the time of the clocking means is adjusted, it is determined by correcting the clocking information clocked by the clocking means with the adjusted time adjusted when determining whether a specific time has elapsed from the predetermined timing (FIG. 30 (d)) In the figure shown in, the start time from the start time to the start time is the start time, the difference between the current time after adjustment and the current time before adjustment is the adjustment time, and the start time from the current time after adjustment Indicates that the start time and the time obtained by adding the said adjustment time to the time until the elapsed time.). With such a configuration, even when the timekeeping information of the timekeeping means is adjusted, it is possible to execute the specific effect after a specific time has elapsed from the predetermined timing.

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In the present embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the simultaneous effect is started based on the elapsed time from the activation time (specifically, the value of the RTC value count). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the simultaneous rendering may be started when the time measured by the real time clock 108 becomes a specific time. Specifically, when the current time of the real-time clock 108 is noon, effects of displaying the lunch screen and the theme music flowing are simultaneously executed in a plurality of gaming machines.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the real-time clock 108 is used as the first clock means and the time measurement timer is used as the second clock means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second clocking means may be configured by the same real time clock as the real time clock 108. Specifically, the real time clock 108 of the first clock means may be provided on the effect control board 80, and the real time clock of the second clock means may be provided on the main board 31. Of course, the real time clock of the second clocking means may be provided on the effect control board 80 which is a sub board, or may be provided on a different board (for example, a main board or a sub sub board).

  In the present embodiment, the case where the time adjustment of the real time clock 108 is performed once has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the adjustment of the time of the real time clock 108 may be performed a plurality of times, and the adjustment time in the case of performing the adjustment a plurality of times is the accumulated time of the adjusted time.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the difference between the current time after adjustment of the real time clock 108 and the current time before adjustment is the adjustment time has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any method may be used as long as it is possible to adjust the time lag generated in the real time clock 108. For example, when the time of the real time clock 108 is adjusted, the time of the second clock means It may be switched to the measurement timer, and simultaneous rendering may be performed based on time measurement information of the time measurement timer. Also, for example, when the time of the real time clock 108 is adjusted, the deviation of the time generated in the real time clock 108 is adjusted based on the adjusted current time and the time measurement information (elapsed time from the activation time) of the time measurement timer. May be

  In addition, in a plurality of gaming machines, simultaneous effects can be started simultaneously based on time information, but if processing drops occur in any of the gaming machines, there may be a gap in the progress of the subsequent simultaneous effects . Therefore, when the simultaneous rendering is started, the content of the simultaneous rendering may be skipped to the corresponding point every predetermined period (for example, every 10 seconds). For example, in this embodiment, moving image reproduction is performed as simultaneous rendering, but points are provided in advance for every predetermined period (for example, every 10 seconds) in this moving image. And, when 10 seconds have passed since the simultaneous effect was started due to the processing being dropped in the gaming machine, if the moving image has progressed only to the contents of the 9th second, it is forced to respond Switch to the content of the point (the content of the 10th second) and perform the subsequent playback. By doing this, simultaneous effects can be simultaneously started in a plurality of gaming machines, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of deviation in the progress status of individual gaming machines. It should be noted that switching may be performed only when the progress of the simultaneous rendering is delayed, or may be switched to the corresponding points every predetermined period regardless of the progressing state of the simultaneous rendering.

  The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming system called a so-called portable interlocking system. In general, a gaming system called a mobile interlocking system is a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined benefit for the player based on predetermined information output by the gaming machine. And a privilege giving device for performing a process of giving.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine plays predetermined conditions such as the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of so-called consecutive villas (the number of big hits in a definite change state ongoing), and the number of mission achievements. It accumulates as a history and displays a two-dimensional code etc. as predetermined information at the end of the game. In addition, the player captures a two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine using a portable terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function, and transmits it to a Web server (a privilege giving device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of providing a predetermined benefit according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits a digital content such as image content or music content to the player's portable terminal as a predetermined benefit, or transmits a predetermined password to the player's portable terminal. The next time the player plays a game, the display screen of the gaming machine can be customized according to the preference of the player.

  When the configuration described in the above embodiment is applied to a gaming system as described above, for example, it is determined that the pre-read notice effect is executed and a big hit is the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the number of occurrences is a web server. It may be managed as a game history. Then, the digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized according to the number of times the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed and the big hit is made.

  In the above embodiment, when the variation control is started to notify the microcomputer for effect control 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence 1 Although one variation pattern command is transmitted, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called (2) after the stop may be transmitted a command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “the proportions are different” means not only those having different proportions such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. A: B = 100%: 0% is a concept that includes different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the substrate on which the circuit for controlling the rendering device is mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit equipped with a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27 etc.) Two substrates with two effect control substrates may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. 5). (Sound / lamp board) having a function by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 or the sound output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35 or the like and a function by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35 The control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. According to the above, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 It may be sent to the Even in that case, the sound control board 100 and the lamp driver are similar to the display control according to the play control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the substrate 35 or the sound / lamp substrate.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a game machine, but according to the present invention, a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of game machines are operated according to the operation of the control lever by the player. When the combination of stop symbols turns to a specific symbol combination when the symbol is turned and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the predetermined number of medals are applied to the slot machine to be paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In the above embodiment, although the game machine uses game media as an example, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a game medium as a predetermined number of prizes, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type game machine that seals game media such as, and gives a score when a prize giving condition is established.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is shown to be controlled to a definite change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a definite variation big hit or normal big hit as a big hit classification and a definite variation big hit as a big hit classification. Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning prize ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (a probability variation area may be provided in a special variable prize winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning prize balls provided The probability change area may be provided in a part of the device, and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed the probability change area in the special variable winning prize ball device during the big hit game, the big hit game The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a positive change state after the end.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 20 special variable winning ball device, 31 game control Substrate (main substrate), 56 CPU, 560 microcomputer for game control, 80 effect control board, 100 microcomputer for effect control, 101 CPU for effect control, 109 VDP.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that plays a game,
Timekeeping means,
Reading means for reading time information clocked by the clock means;
And a specific effect executing unit that executes a specific effect based on time information read by the reading unit,
The clock means includes a first clock means and a second clock means different from the first clock means.
The read-out means further comprises a determination means for comparing the previous time-counting information read out from the first time-counting means with the current time-counting information to determine the consistency of the first time-counting means.
When it is determined in the determination means that the consistency of the first time counting means is secured, the specific effect executing means executes a specific effect based on the time measurement information read from the first time counting means,
When it is determined in the determination means that the consistency of the first time counting means is not ensured a predetermined number of times, the reading means switches the time counting means for reading time measurement information to the second time counting means, and the specific effect execution means A gaming machine, which executes a specific effect based on clocking information read out from the second clocking means.

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