JP6549059B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when a game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided when a game medium has won in a specific pay area (also referred to as "starting area"), and identification is performed in the variable display device. Some are configured to be able to be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of information becomes a specific display result.

  The advantageous state means an advantageous state for a player who has been given a predetermined gaming value. Specifically, the advantageous state is, for example, a state in which the state of the special variable winning means has a right to become advantageous to the player who is likely to win the game medium (big hit gaming state), to be advantageous to the player. A predetermined gaming value is provided, such as a condition in which the condition of the premium game medium payout is easily established.

  In such gaming machines, it is usually referred to as a "big hit" that the display result of the variable display device for displaying a symbol as identification information is a combination of a predetermined display mode (specific display result). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) where it is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when there is a winning to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the big winning opening is closed when the opening time passes even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number.

  Also, in the advantageous state (big hit gaming state), after notifying the size of the value to be provided (for example, the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out), every time the game medium wins the variable winning means (big winning opening) In some cases, the value of the assigned value is counted up and displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2015-58153, A (paragraph 0157, FIG. 28)

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, when more than a predetermined number of gaming media win the variable winning means, there may be a problem.

  Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing occurrence of a problem even when more than a predetermined number of gaming media win in the variable winning means.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a game medium (for example, an open state) and a game medium for which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can win A variable winning means (for example, a special winning opening) that can be changed to a difficult or impossible second state (for example, a closed state), a detecting means for detecting gaming media that have won the variable winning means, and a predetermined period (for For example, changing the variable winning means to the first state until at least one of 29.5 seconds has elapsed or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of gaming media is detected by the detection means. Can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) to execute a unit game (for example, round) which can be played a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times for 15R positive variation big hits, 8 for 8R positive variation big hits) Shape Control means (for example, a portion for executing steps S305 to S307 in the microcomputer 560 for game control) and value giving means (for example, game control) for giving a predetermined value when a game medium is detected by the detection means For the step S32 in the microcomputer 560, the portion for driving the ball dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of balls in the payout control microcomputer, and the value that can be provided in the advantageous state Notification means for performing notification (for example, the portion for executing steps S3304A, S3507, S3939A in microcomputer 100 for effect control), and detection means for the specific state (for example, “0” display) corresponding to the notification Change when game media is detected by State display means capable of executing display (for example, the portion for executing steps S2910A, S3924A, S3939A in microcomputer for effect control 100) and special effect execution for executing special effects when the state display changes to a specific state Means (e.g., a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 which executes steps S2912 and S3926), and the state display means detects a specified number of game media more than a predetermined number in one unit game in an advantageous state In the case of one unit game in an advantageous state, including the limiting means for limiting the change in the state display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not change the state display when Y in step S3920). When a certain number of gaming media are detected, multiple types of advantageous The system further comprises detection and notification means for performing predetermined detection and notification different from changes in the state display regardless of which of the states is controlled , and the detection and informing means is more than the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state If the number game medium is detected, if viewed contains a restrictable notifying limiting means detection notification regardless of whether the controlled in any of a plurality of types of advantageous conditions, the detection notification by the notification limiting means is restricted, the detection The method is characterized in that the notification is performed in a limited manner .
According to such a configuration, in order to limit the change to the variable winning means when the game medium has won a specified number more than the predetermined number, the size of the value notified as being able to be granted, and the actually granted It is possible to prevent the occurrence of contradiction with the size of the value notified as.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the special effect executing means (for example, the portion for executing the steps S2912 and S3926 in the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing the special effect when the state display changes to the specific state You may do it. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement, and to improve the interest.

  (Means 3) In means 1 or 2, the notification means has different timings (for example, fanfare period start timing, fanfare) with different types of notification (for example, "2250 GET" and "1200 GET") having different notification contents. It is possible to execute at a predetermined timing during the period (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3304A at the start of the fanfare period, and also when the predetermined timing during the fanfare period (when a button operation is accepted, or Step S3507 may be performed at the end of the effective period). According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.

  (Means 4) In any of the means 1 to 3, specific effects can be executed based on the fact that game media have exceeded a predetermined number and won in the variable winning means (for example, over winning) in one unit game. Specific effect executing means (for example, the part for executing step S3922 in microcomputer 100 for effect control), the specific effect executing means is a predetermined number of winnings (for example, tenth winning) and a predetermined number of winnings After the winnings (for example, the 11th winning, the 12th winning or the 13th winning) are within a specific period (for example, the round is over (the big winning opening is closed) and the next round is Within the period until it starts, or the period until the ending period starts. It may be the period until a predetermined time is set in the timer and it will time out.) When execution continues, the execution of the specific effect is limited (for example, when the notification control flag indicating that the occurrence of over winning has been notified has already been set) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has already set the notification completion flag (Y in step S3921) And step S3922 may not be performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a drop in interest.

  (Means 5) In any of the means 1 to 4, after the state indication is changed to the specific state, the informing means further makes a special informing ("1050 GET" in this example) corresponding to an assignable value. It is possible to execute (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the steps S3937 to S3939A to generate a state display by a predetermined number (10 balls) or more of winnings occurring in each round up to the round 8 After becoming “0”, “1050 GET” may be displayed as the notification of the remaining seven rounds of the award ball. According to such a configuration, the sense of expectation can be sustained even when changing to a specific state.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. 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 the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of a presentation control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of a presentation control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. 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 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 special symbol stop processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows big winning opening opening pre-processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during big winning a prize opening in special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol display control 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 the example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the production | presentation symbol in a presentation display apparatus. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of a process table. It is a flow chart which shows the production design fluctuation stop processing in the production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball alerting | reporting start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification pattern determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit display process in production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the round in production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end production processing in production control process processing. It is an example of a display of the effect display apparatus in this Embodiment.

  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. 3) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling the trigger button 121 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) 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. 3) 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. 3) 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 and lower plates 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, and 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 game or battle is won, and if it is out, a game or battle is defeated. 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.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined time intervals. . The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Synchronization means that the start point and the end point of the variable display are the same and the period of the variable display is the same.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, it is displayed in a display color (a display color different from the disappointing color) that evokes a big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Ru. For example, it is displayed in blue when it is out of place but in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be made different according to the type of the big hit (whether it is a definite variation big hit or a normal big hit). In addition, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win the game ball to the big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hit with different number of rounds, the big hit The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. In addition, even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hitting which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially And, when the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, it is substantially to the big winning opening The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that can be expected as a big hit that can be expected to be a game ball to the big winning opening by the difference in the number of opening of the big winning opening per round The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the mouth.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in a display color (a display color different from the disappointing color) that evokes a big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Ru. For example, it is displayed in blue when it is out of place but in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be made different according to the type of the big hit (whether it is a definite variation big hit or a normal big hit). In addition, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win the game ball to the big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hit with different number of rounds, the big hit The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. In addition, even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hitting which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially And, when the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, it is substantially to the big winning opening The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that can be expected as a big hit that can be expected to be a game ball to the big winning opening by the difference in the number of opening of the big winning opening per round The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the mouth.

  The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the display image from being disintegrated with the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable to have.

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

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

  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 winning), 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.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be 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 count and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second hold storage count are provided. ing. In addition, an area (summed pending storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total pending memory number) which is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. As described above, 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.

  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 prize ball device 20 is provided with an open / close plate and specified when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. It is controlled to the gaming state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific gaming state is to change, to the first state, the variable winning means capable of changing to the first state advantageous to the player and the second state disadvantageous to the player, and in the present embodiment, the open state There is a big hit game state which makes the special variable winning prize ball device 20 which can change into the closed state and the open state. For example, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, the jackpot game state is controlled as the specific gaming state. In each specific gaming state, the open / close version being in the closed state 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) In this case, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be hit symbols is increased, and there may be a transition to a high base state in which the opening time and 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, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit, the gaming state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (ie, the special symbol indicator 8a, 8b or It shifts to the high base state which is a gaming state controlled so that execution conditions of variable display in effect display device 9 are easily satisfied). 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 definite symbol, etc. Change to an advantageous state (start start 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 short time state (special symbol time short 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. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of invalid start winnings as the frequency at which the variation of the effect pattern starts is increased (in other words, the reserve memory is quickly stored). 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).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 also shows the 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 unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in 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 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 according to 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, 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 execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 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

  FIG. 3 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. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but 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 not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and 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.

  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. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the 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). Further, when the voice synthesis IC 703 receives a predetermined request from the effect control board 80, the voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice and outputs the voice to the speaker 27.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to power supply to the game machine being started and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes security check processing, which is processing for confirming whether the content of the program is valid or not. , The main processing 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 of the maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of microcomputer 560 for gaming control and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode that indicates the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter on the stack.

  Next, setting (initialization) of the built-in device register is performed (step S5). By the process of step S5, settings (initialization) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are performed.

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and shifts to a clear signal check process.

  Note that software delay processing may be executed to delay the start timing of the gaming apparatus control processing (game control processing) for controlling the progress of the game by software. Such software delay processing can delay the start timing of the game control processing as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not performed. When delay processing is performed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board can not receive the command transmitted by the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37) Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the clear switch is turned on (step S7). The CPU 56 may check the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may check the state of the clear signal multiple times. For example, when it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed after delaying a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds). If it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. At this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, the state of the clear signal may be reconfirmed again after setting a delay time of a predetermined time. Here, the number of reconfirmation is not limited to one or two, and may be three or more. Alternatively, the check may be made twice, and when the check results do not match, it may be confirmed again.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not the data protection process (for example, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area is performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. It confirms (step S8). In this embodiment, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed when the power supply is stopped. If it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of the power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes the initialization processing.

  Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed is a value corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop processing (for example, 2). It is confirmed by whether it is). Note that such a confirmation method is an example, for example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been performed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop processing, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping the power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. In addition, the number of times of checksum calculation corresponding to the number of data to be checked is set. Then, an exclusive OR operation is performed on the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer. While storing the operation result in the checksum data area, the value of the pointer is increased by 1 and the value of the checksum calculation number is decremented by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area, and uses the data after the inversion as a checksum.

  In the power supply stop processing, the checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. 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 may be 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 (steps S10 to S14) to be executed at the time of power on not at the time of recovery from the power supply stop. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs gaming 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 the power supply stop. 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 parts that should not be initialized are, for example, data (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer), not yet It is a portion where data indicating the payout prize number of balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the top address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The predetermined data 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 random symbol counter for normal symbol determination, a buffer for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize symbol flag, an out-of-prize flag, etc. The initial value is set to the flag for performing.

  The CPU 56 sets the start address of the command transmission table for initialization stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board A process is performed (step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process of initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to 4 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 performed every 4 ms.

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt disable state (step S17), executes the initial value random number updating process (step S18a) and the display random number updating process (step S18b). The interrupt permission state is set again (step S19). That is, when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, the CPU 56 is in the interrupt prohibition state, and when the execution of the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process is completed Make it

  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. The initial value random number is a random number for determination to determine the type of the big hit (for example, the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the special symbol that generates the big hit, and whether to shift the gaming state to a definite variation state Initial value of count value such as random number for probability variation decision to be used, counter for generating normal pattern hit judgment random number to decide whether to generate hit based on normal pattern etc. It is a random number to determine the value. Game control processing (processing for controlling the gaming devices such as the effect display device 9, the variable winning ball device 15, the ball payout device 97 and the like provided to the gaming machine by the gaming control microcomputer) In the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer (also referred to as gaming device control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one revolution, an initial value is set to the counter.

  Further, the display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a variation pattern determination random number for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated. Used. The display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  Further, it is also executed in the timer interrupt process that the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are described later (that is, the timer is in an interrupt-prohibited state when the display random number update process is executed). Since the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process, the conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process is avoided. That is, if the timer interruption occurs during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interruption processing, the count is counted. The continuity of the values may be lost. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt disabled state is set during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. Specifically, during the execution of the main processing, when a timer interrupt occurs during a period in which the interrupt processing is permitted during the execution of the loop processing of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 Execute timer interrupt processing which is started in response to the occurrence of timer interrupt. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The CPU 56 receives detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port to which the detection signal of each switch is input is the on state, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage indicator 18, and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 (step S22). With regard to the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting an occurrence of an abnormal winning on the special winning opening and notifying an abnormality (step S24).

  After step S24, the CPU 56 performs processing to update the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25 ). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is selected and executed in accordance with the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. And, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Also, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting, to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, an effect control command regarding an effect pattern synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol (effect symbol command control process: step S30). In addition, that the fluctuation of a production | presentation pattern synchronizes with the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol means that the fluctuation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process to output data such as a starting opening signal supplied to a hole management computer, 1 signal of symbol determination number, 2 signals of symbol determination number, 1 to 3 signals of big hit, and a short time signal etc. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S32). 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 the present embodiment, when the count switch 23 is turned on, a payout control command in which 15 pieces are set as the number of winning balls is output, and the payout control microcomputer having received the payout control command outputs 15 It pays out each prize ball.

  In the present embodiment, one round is ended when a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses, or when the winning of the 10-ball gaming ball to the big winning opening is detected (ie, , And the large winning opening is closed), as described above, because 15 winning balls are paid out when the gaming ball is won to the large winning opening, 150 in one round It is possible to pay out the prize balls. That is, if it is a 15R probability variation big hit, it is possible to pay out 2250 prize balls, and if it is an 8R probability variation big hit, it is possible to pay out 1200 prize balls.

  In addition, test terminal processing, which is processing of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, in this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents regarding the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port (Step S34: output processing). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process of checking whether the number of pending storages increases or decreases (step S35).

  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 S36). 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 S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status indicator display process of setting status display control data for displaying each status indicator in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability change state), state display control data for displaying a state indicator light indicating that the state is a high probability state is set in the output buffer You may do it.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S39), and the process is ended.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is 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.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern of a rendering symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1-1-1 as non-reach PA-1 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the rendering symbol is “non-reach”. The fluctuation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect pattern is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 The variation patterns of Super PA 3-1 to Super PA 3-2 and Super PB 3-1 to Super PB 3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when non-reaching and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and which are accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 used when not reaching is a fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation, and fluctuation time of the production design is shortened to a short time (in this example, 3.0 seconds) . Moreover, when using normal PB2-2 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, re-variation is to execute the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily stopping the production symbol that is temporarily distracted from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol, normal PA 2-3 to normal PA 2-4, normal PB 2-3 to normal Variation patterns of PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, and super PB3-3 to super PB3-4 are prepared.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of using the normal PB 2-3 among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo ream, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-4 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach A with pseudo link, the fluctuation time is 32). Fixed at .75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo run, the variation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds), but even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, for example The fluctuation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even with the same type of super reach, as the total number of pending storages increases, the variation time may be shortened. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, in the case of performing variable display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the first number of pending storage, (2) In the case of performing variable display of a special symbol, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the second number of pending storages. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the pending storage number 0 to 2 and the pending storage number 3, 4 It is also possible to prepare a variation pattern type determination table for use), select the determination table according to the value of the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number, and make the variation time different.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit described later) (for big hit type judgment)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR 5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns are grouped by reach type, and a change pattern type including a change pattern with normal reach, a change pattern type including a change pattern with super reach A, and a change pattern with super reach B It may be divided into the variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of specific effects such as pseudo-runs and slip effects.

  At step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating a random number for determining the jackpot type of (1) and a random number for determining the normal symbol of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (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. Note that software random numbers may be used instead of hardware random numbers as the jackpot determination random numbers.

  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 (that is, a gaming state that 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.

  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 it matches with any of the big hit judgment value, it decides to make it a big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big 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.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (B) 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. 8C shows the case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage 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 jackpot type determination table 131a, 131b will make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "15R probability variation big hit" based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, It is a table referred to in order to decide either of “8R probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, ten judgment values are assigned to “15R certainty variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes 30 judgment values are assigned to the “15R probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b while the 15R probability variation big hit is determined by the ratio of 10) (ratio of 30/40 The case where it is determined that the 15R probability variation is a big hit) will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second start winning opening 14 is started with a second special symbol, rather than when the first start winning opening 13 is subjected to a start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed. In the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the “15R probability variation big hit” is determined is higher.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C), there are "15R positive variation big hit" and "8R positive variation big hit" as big hit types. In this embodiment, although the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and 8 rounds is shown, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment It is not limited to For example, a 10R probability variation big hit to control 10 rounds of big hit games, a 7R probability variation big hit to control 7 rounds of big hit games, a 5R probability variation big hit to control 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the big hit classification is two types of “15R positive variation big hit” and “8R positive variation big hit” is shown, it is not limited to two types, for example, three or more big hit categories are provided You may do so. Also, conversely, the jackpot type may be less than two types, for example, only one type may be provided as the jackpot type.

  "15R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that controls 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to a definite change state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, it is shifted to a positive change state and a short time state Is also migrated.). Then, the probability change state and the time saving state continue until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times). Hereinafter, the gaming state controlled to the definite variation state and the short time state may be referred to as "high probability high base state", and the state not controlled to any of the definite variation state and the short time state may be referred to as "low probability low base state" .

  "8R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that controls 8 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to a definite change state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, it is shifted to a positive change state and in a short time state Is also migrated.). Then, the probability change state and the time saving state continue until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times).

  In jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b, judgment values (big hit type judgment values) corresponding to “15R positive variation big hit” and “8R positive variation big hit” are set, which are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1. ing. When the value of random 1 matches any of the 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 and FIG. 10 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is a production control command (a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern of a production symbol that is variably displayed on the staging display 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used, 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 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. 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 8C03 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (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 the variable display (variation) of the fourth 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 fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when 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 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command A 001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fan fare designation command) for specifying the start of the big hit game by displaying the fan fare screen.

  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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set to the EXT data and transmitted for the special winning opening open designation command, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. 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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted after the special winning opening open command, a different special winning opening after opening specification command is transmitted every round.

  The command A 301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game.

  The command A 401 (H) is an effect control command (big winning opening winning combination designation command) for designating that the gaming ball has won in the big winning opening.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designating command) for specifying background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (probable variation state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the definite variation 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 specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has decreased by one.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 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. 9 and FIG. 10, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70 Do.

  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 consisting 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, Besides 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. 9 and FIG. 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8a in response to the variation of the first special symbol. 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 the symbol display 8b, and the production display which performs the production with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the rendering components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the rendering control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of 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, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, or the second start winning opening 14 If the second start opening switch 14a for turning on is turned on, that is, if the start winning combination to the first start winning opening 13 or the start winning combination to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing processing Execute (steps S311 and S312). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning hole switch 13a or the second start hole switch 14a is not turned on, one of the steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The process of steps S300 to S307 is the following process.

  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 process has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control to transmit a designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the fourth symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the jackpot flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4 will be described later. The data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control process of step S22 according to the setting contents of the output buffer.

  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 for each round, but when starting the round 1, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also a processing for starting a 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. Further, a process of setting a flag (for example, a positive change flag) indicating the gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 12 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 the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the on state, the process proceeds to step S1217. If the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first pending storage for counting the first number of pending storages) Whether the value of the number counter is 4 or not is confirmed (step S1212). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1217.

  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 S1213) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1214). 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 in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1215). . In the process of step S1215, hardware R is a random R (big hit determination random number), a software random number is a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, (1) It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. For example, in the variation pattern setting process described later, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), or the variation pattern The value may be directly extracted from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold storage. As shown in FIG. 13, in the first suspension storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first suspension storage number is secured. 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 may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the second start port switch 14a is in the on state (step S1217). 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 the value of the number counter is 4 or not is confirmed (step S1218). 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 S1219), and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1220). Next, 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 (see FIG. 13) (step S1221). . In the process of step S1221, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. 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 second 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.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  14 and 15 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, if the customer waiting demo specification command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration instruction command completed flag is set and the customer waiting is repeated. Control may be performed so as not to send a demo specification command. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  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. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variation display of the second special symbol is controlled to be established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variation display of the first 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 each storage area in the first pending storage number buffer Shift the content of When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "first", the CPU 56 is a storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage number buffer of the RAM 55. 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", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage number buffer of the RAM 55 Each random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-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 agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases 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 S58). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a definite change state background designation command when a positive change flag indicating that the change is in the positive change state is set. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if the probability change flag is not set.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the background designation command is transmitted each time for each change, but, for example, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has changed from the time of the previous change at the start of the change, Only when the state changes, a background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of times of transmission of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to 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 symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when starting to change the special symbol, the microcomputer for effect control is in the order of background designation command, fluctuation pattern command, display result designation command, and pending storage number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. It will be sent to 100. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A pending storage count subtraction specification command is sent. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  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 process of steps S300 to S307 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 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S1215 and S1221 of the starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the big hit judgment. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes processing for comparing a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number and determining that a jackpot will occur if they match. That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination.

  In the process of the big hit determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than in the non-probable change state (normal game state). 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 in the gaming state, 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 S62. 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 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big hit, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the stop symbol is stopped It is reset at the timing to finish or the variation display of 50 special symbols.

  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 proceeds to step S66 as it is.

  In step S62, 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 for determining the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S63). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (B). 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. 8C.

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“15R probability variation big hit”, “15 R probability variation big hit,” corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. The 8R probability variation big hit ") is determined as the type of big hit (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in step S1215 or S1221 of the starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer to determine the big hit type. .

  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 S65). For example, if the big hit type is "15R certainty big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and if the big hit type is "8R certainty big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type Be done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S66). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, the symbol "-" which is an out symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, either of the big hit symbols is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, "7" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is determined to be "15R probability variation big hit", and "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is decided to be "8R probability variation big hit".

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is determined first, and the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown, but the method of determining the big hit type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what has been shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result The type may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S67).

  FIG. 16 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). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types according to the jackpot type. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  If the jackpot flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the positive change flag indicating the positive change state is set (step S93). The definite change flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the definite change state, and is reset when the definite change state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big hit, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the stop symbol is stopped It is reset at the timing when or 50 times of variable display ends. If the probability change flag is set (Y in step S93), the CPU 56 uses the probability variation change pattern type determination table for probability change as a table used to determine the change pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. It chooses (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  If the probability change flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 confirms whether the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S94). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 uses the normal fluctuation pattern classification determination table as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. Is selected (step S95). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, and it is A variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processing of steps S93 to S96, the variation pattern type determination table for loss time variation shortening is selected. When the gaming state is a definite change state, a change pattern type determination table for positive change is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the change pattern type in the process of step S98 described later, and when the change pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the change is performed in step S99. As the pattern, non-reach PA-1 of shortening variation is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state or the total number of pending storages is three or more, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed.

  Although in this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of pending storages are different tables, the shortening is described. A common table may be used as the fluctuation pattern type determination table for fluctuation.

  In addition, even when the gaming state is a definite change state, when the total number of pending storages is approximately 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1), the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation is performed You may not do this. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “Y” in step S 93, it confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is approximately 0, and if the total number of pending storages is approximately 0, the variation pattern type for loss The determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type 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 S92, S83, S97, S95 or S96. The variation pattern type is determined to be any one of a plurality of types by referring to the table (step S98). In addition, when it is configured not to extract random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 performs the variation pattern type determination for generating the random pattern type determination random number (random 2). The value may be directly extracted from the random number counter, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S98, as a table used to determine the variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S99). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S99. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100). In addition, when it is comprised so that random 3 (random number for a fluctuation pattern determination) may not be extracted at the timing of starting winning a prize, CPU56 is a random number counter for a fluctuation pattern determination for generating a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). It is also possible to extract values directly from and to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command of the special symbol pointer to the microcomputer for effect control 100 (step S101). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern to the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S103). 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 S104).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, it may be determined first whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, instead of suddenly determining the type of change pattern. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S93 to S96 and S98 may be executed to determine the fluctuation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Further, when it is determined whether or not reach is determined by lottery processing using random numbers for reach determination, the number of reach may be determined according to the total number of pending storages (which may be the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number). A reach determination table with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not the reach probability is lowered as the number of pending storage increases.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 controls to transmit one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation effect control command (refer to FIG. 9) according to the determined type and removal of the big hit. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S105). If not set, the process proceeds to step S109. When the big hit flag is set, when the type of big hit is “15R certainty big hit”, control to transmit the display result 2 designated command is performed (steps S106 and S107). In addition, it is specifically judged by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "01" or not whether it is "15 R probability variation big hit" or not. it can. Further, when the type of the big hit is “8R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S106 and S108). In addition, it is specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not whether it is "8R probability variation big hit" or not. it can.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S105), that is, when the big hit flag is off, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a display result 1 designation command (step S109).

  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 S110).

  FIG. 18 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 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, if it is set, the CPU 56 resets the positive change flag indicating that it is a positive change state (step S132).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a value (for example, 5.0 seconds) corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit is generated on the effect display device 9) in the time measurement timer (step S134) . In addition, the CPU 56 sets the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type (for example, “15” for “15R probability variation big hit”, “8” for “8R probability variation big hit”) to the round number counter (“8”). Step S135). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the processing for opening the special winning opening (step S305) (step S136).

  Further, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability change flag is set (step S137), and if not set, that is, in the normal state, the step Transfer to S141. If the probability variation flag is set, that is, if it is a probability variation state, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S138), and it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter becomes 0 (step S139) . If not 0, the process proceeds to step S141. If it becomes 0, the probability change flag is reset (step S140), and the process proceeds to step S141. As a result, transition from the positive change state to the normal state is performed when the change is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times). In step S141, 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 S141).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening open pre-processing (step S305) in the special symbol process processing. In the special winning opening open processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time measurement timer by 1 (step S1401). In addition, when it is before the start of round 1, the processing of step S1401 is executed, and the value of the time measurement timer set in step S134 of the special symbol stop process is measured, whereby the start of round 1 is started. The previous big hit display time (fanfare period) will be measured. In the case of round 1 or later, each round is performed by executing the process of step S1401 to measure the value of the time measurement timer set in step S1469 of the special winning opening open process described later. A later (except after the final round) interval period will be measured.

  In this embodiment, the big hit display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are measured using a common time measurement timer, but the big hit display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are separately set. The timer may be used to measure time.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (step S1403). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when the gaming ball having won the special winning opening is detected (Y in step S1403), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the special winning opening winning specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1404). Then, the process proceeds to step S1411.

  When the time measurement timer times out (the value of the time measurement timer is 0) (step S1411), the CPU 56 sets the current number of rounds to the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command and causes the microcomputer 100 for effect control to be performed. Control to transmit is performed (step S1412).

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter for counting the number of winnings of the gaming ball at the special winning opening (step S1413). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to 0.

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to an open state (step S1414). Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning prize ball device 20.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the opening time according to the big hit type and the round to be started to the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (step S1415). In the present embodiment, the opening time of the big winning opening in all rounds is 29.5 seconds in any type of big hit, so in step S1415, the CPU 56 sets the opening time timer to 29.5 seconds. Set the value corresponding to

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening open process (step S306) (step S1416).

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the special winning opening open process (step S306) in the special symbol process process. In the special winning opening open process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 is input (step S1452). If the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, if a game ball winning a prize in the special winning opening is detected (Y in step S1452), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1453). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the special winning opening winning combination designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1454). Then, the process proceeds to step S1462.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the winning number counter is 10 or not (step S1462). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step S1465. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the number of winnings to the big winning opening reaches 10, even before the opening period (for example, 29.5 seconds) of the big winning opening has elapsed, step S1462 Is determined as Y, and the process proceeds to step S1465, where the big winning opening may be controlled to be closed and the round may be ended.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (N in step S1462), the CPU 56 subtracts one from the open time timer (step S1463), and confirms whether the open time timer has timed out (step S1464). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process ends. If the open time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening in the closed state (step S1465). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped to close the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning prize ball device 20. Further, the CPU 56 sets the current number of rounds to EXT data, and performs control to transmit a designated command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1466).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step S1467), and confirms whether the value of the round number counter after subtraction is 0 (step S1468). When the value of the round number counter is 0 (that is, all rounds in the big hit game (round 15 in the case of 15R probability big hit, round 8 in the case of 8 R positive fat hit)) In step S1471, the CPU 56 sets a value (2.0 seconds in this example) corresponding to a period during which the interval effect is performed after the final round in the time measurement timer (step S1471). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S1472).

  If the value of the round number counter is not 0 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 corresponds to an interval period (corresponding to a period for performing interval presentation other than after the last round) to the time measurement timer A value (in this example, 0.1 seconds) is set (step S1469). Then, CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S1470).

  FIG. 21 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 S168. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S161).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (step S162). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when the gaming ball that has won the special winning opening is detected (Y in step S162), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S163). Then, the process proceeds to step S164.

  By executing the processing of steps S162 to S163, even if it is an interval period after the end of the final round period of the big hit game, a winning to the big winning opening is detected and a big winning opening winning designation command is transmitted. It is possible.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the time measurement timer after subtraction has become 0 (step S164). If the value of the time measurement timer is 0 (i.e., if the interval period after the last round has passed), the CPU 56 resets the big hit flag (step S165), and transmits the big hit end designation command. (Step S166). Then, the CPU 56 is a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time when the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) in the big hit end display timer (for example, it corresponds to 3.0 seconds Value) is set (step S167), and the process ends.

  In step S168, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S168). 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 S169). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S169), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag and shifts to a probability change state (step S173). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the probability variation number counter (step S174).

  Next, 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 S176).

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the special symbol variation processing is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol. For example, if the changing speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 each time 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, whether or not the special symbol stop process is being executed) (step S3203) ). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when transition to special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 8a, 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the processing of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data in the display control processing of step S22 Based on, the latest stop symbol will continue to be displayed stopped until the next variable display is started. In addition, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (ie, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation processing), for the special symbol variation display The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a gap between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by one.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the setting of the start flag, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data may be set to stop and display the stop symbol.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 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 (for example, 4 ms) of effect control (step S 701). .

  Thereafter, 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, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control processing.

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

  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 effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the processing corresponding to the current control state (the fourth symbol process flag) is selected and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  After step S706, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory view showing one 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 FIGS. 9 and 10) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process which is executed every 4 ms.

  25 and 26 are flowcharts 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 S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received change pattern command in the change pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is the display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 specification command to display result 10 specification command) in the RAM. The command is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol determination designating command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a determination command reception flag (step S620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received normally.

  If the received effect control command is a big hit start designation command (step S621), the CPU for effect control 101 sets a big hit start designation command reception flag (step S622). In this embodiment, the big hit start designated command reception flag set in step S622 is also referred to as a fanfare flag.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S 679), the effect control CPU 101 causes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to be a background screen according to the normal state (for example, blue display color) It changes to background screen) (step S680).

  If the received effect control command is a definite variation state background designation command (step S 682), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background screen (for example, a red display) according to the certain variation state for the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 It changes to the background screen of a color (step S683).

  If the received effect control command is a wait for customer demonstration specification command (step S685), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a wait for customer demonstration screen on the effect display device 30 after 30 seconds (step S687). . Specifically, a timer for measuring 30 seconds is set, and when the timer times out, a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. When a fluctuation pattern command or the like is received during measurement, the timer is reset and measurement is ended. After step S687, the number of pending storages stored in each pending storage number saving area is cleared (step S688).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening winning designation command (step S689), the effect control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening winning flag indicating that the gaming ball has won the special winning opening (step S690). .

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command or executes processing (step S691). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 27 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 performs one of steps S800 to S807 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. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

  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 is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value 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 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 corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop processing (step S803): The change of the effect pattern is stopped and control is performed to derive and display the display result (stop pattern). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to either the big hit display process (step S804) or the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): If it is a big hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. For example, when a fanfare designation command specifying start of a big hit is received, fanfare production is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. For example, when a large winning opening opening display command indicating that the large winning opening is being opened is received, display control or the like of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. For example, upon receiving a display command after the opening of the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is opened (closed), interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S 807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. For example, when an ending specification command specifying the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a variation 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. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, the processing of step S8002 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 (the change pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. In addition, when using the fluctuation pattern which designates the pseudo run, when the pseudo run is specified with the fluctuation pattern command, CPU101 for production control CPU, in step S8002, as the temporary stop design of the pseudo run the chance eye design ( For example, a combination of a jackpot symbol and a symbol whose one symbol deviates, such as "223" or "445", which is not a reach, is also determined. 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. In step S8002, the CPU for effect control 101 may determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the production symbol based only on the fluctuation pattern command. .

  FIG. 30 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. 30, when the received display result designation command indicates "15R probability variation big hit" or "8R probability variation big hit" (the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command or the display result 3 designation) In the case of a command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned with the same symbol as a stop symbol. That is, based on the stop symbol, the player can not recognize which big hit it will be.

  Then, in the case of “off” (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. 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 a production pattern, it is called a big hit design the stop pattern (combination of the symbols in which the left middle and the right are all aligned with the same design) that evokes a big hit. In addition, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design.

  Then, the CPU for effect control 101 executes an advance notice effect setting process for setting an advance notice effect (step S8003). Here, for example, whether or not the variation to be started is a big hit or not, if it is a big hit, which big hit type, or based on the read variation pattern etc., a predetermined advance notice effect (for example, the reliability for the big hit) The presence or absence of the execution of the step-up notice that develops up to the stage corresponding to the button effect, etc. when the effect screen is switched by accepting the operation on the operation member from the player is determined.

  After step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table corresponding to the notice effect when the fluctuation pattern and the notice effect are to be executed (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory view showing 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, data etc. showing the mode of each fluctuation constituting the fluctuation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the production symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the production symbol) It includes the effect mode other than the effect pattern on the screen. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the rendering time in the rendering mode is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and displays the effect pattern in the mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer setting value and the character image or background displayed on the display screen Control to display. In addition, it controls the blinking of the light emitter in the mode set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and controls the sound output from the speaker 27.

  The process table shown in FIG. 31 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and the notice effect and the notice effect. If it is determined to execute the notice effect in the process of step S8004 or the like, the process table in which data corresponding to the notice effect is set is selected, and it is not determined to execute the notice effect. In the case, a process table is selected in which data corresponding to the preview effect is not set.

  In addition, 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

  After step S8005, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, LED and character) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (step S8006).

  After step S8006, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S861). Then, if the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S867. In this embodiment, as described later, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set at step S861 is a step at which the big hit symbol has been displayed but the fanfare effect has not been executed yet, so the processing to display the stop symbol of the effect symbol at step S862 The processing moves to step S867 without repeatedly executing.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (disappeared symbol or big hit symbol) (step S862). The effect control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the effect pattern in response to the reception of the symbol determination designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S866), and the fanfare flag (big hit start designation command reception flag) is set. Whether or not it is not confirmed (step S867). When the fan fare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and executes the award ball notification start process for starting the award ball notification effect (Step S868A).

  "Prize ball notification effect" indicates the "prize ball notification" that displays the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out during the fanfare period and the value corresponding to the prize ball notification, and the game ball wins a prize winning opening This is an effect including "state display" which is displayed by subtracting only the number of prize balls to be paid out each time the game is performed. For example, in the present embodiment, since the number of prize balls to be paid out when the gaming ball has won in the big winning opening is "15", it is expected that 2250 prize balls will be paid out as a prize ball notification. When "2250 GET" is displayed, the state display is displayed by switching to "2235", "2220", "2205", and so on each time one game ball wins.

  In the present embodiment, if it is a 15R probability variation big hit, as a notification pattern in the award ball notification effect, a pattern for displaying "2250 GET" as the award ball notification and performing a status display, and "1200 GET" as the award ball notification And a status display, and a pattern for notifying "1050 GET" and superimposing in round 9 is provided. Further, in the case of the 8R probability variation big hit, only a pattern for displaying "1200 GET" as the prize ball notification is provided as the notification pattern in the prize ball notification effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the button effect can be performed in the fanfare period. The button effect is an effect capable of switching the value displayed as the award ball notification when the player is urged to operate the push button 120 and the operation to the push button 120 is received during a predetermined effective period. . Concretely, it is a 15R probability variation big hit, "1200 GET" is displayed as a prize ball notification, and when the operation to the push button 120 is accepted in the button effect, the value of the prize ball notification is changed from "1200" to "2250" It is switchable. In addition, even if it is 8R probability variation big hit, button production may be executed, but even if it is the case where operation to push button 120 is accepted during the effective period, value of announcement ball notification does not change . The number of button effects that can be performed is not limited to one, and multiple button effects can be performed during a fanfare period or during a big hit game (that is, a value to be displayed as the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out may be displayed several times) (May be switchable).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the player is made to recognize which of the big hit types by executing the common presentation in the case of the 15 R certainty big hit and the case of the 8 R certain big hit. It may be difficult. In that case, in round 8, a promotion effect (for example, a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character fight against each other) is performed, and a successful hit (for example, an ally character wins the enemy character) While notifying that the big hit ends in the round 8 by failing (for example, the teammate character loses to the enemy character). Hereinafter, there are cases where the successful promotion effect that succeeds is referred to as "promotion successful effect production", and the failed promotion effect is referred to as "promotion failure effect production". That is, in the case of the 15R certainty variation hit, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize which big hit type until the round 7 and to execute the promotion success effect in the round 8. On the other hand, in the case of the 8R probability variation hit, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize which big hit type until the round 7 and to execute the promotion failure effect in the round 8.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S869). Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S 870), 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 (the rendering display device 9 as a rendering component, various lamps as a rendering component, and the speaker 27 as a rendering component) is executed according to data 1) (step S870A). Thereafter, the CPU for effect control 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S871).

  Further, when the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S863 (ie, when disclosing symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the CPU 101 for effect control resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag. Note that the effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process processing or the fourth symbol process processing (for example, when the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is confirmed, the fluctuation pattern command is immediately performed) The reception flag may be 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 S865).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a winning ball notification start process. In the award ball notification start process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a notification pattern determination lottery for determining a notification pattern in the award ball notification effect (step S3301). Specifically, using the notification pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 34, the notification pattern in the prize ball notification effect is determined.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory view of a notification pattern determination lottery table. Although determination values corresponding to the notification patterns are assigned to each notification pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 34, in the example shown in FIG. 34, in order to simplify the description, the ratio of the determination values assigned is shown. It is done. For example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for notification pattern determination lottery, and determines it as a determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  In the notification pattern, the pattern name (Pt1 to Pt6), the display mode of the prize ball surrounding in the fanfare period (fanfare display), the presence or absence of the button effect ("O" executes, "X" does not execute) , And promotion effects (in the case of “success”, the promotion success effect is executed, and in the case of “failure”, the promotion failure effect is executed). In addition, as a fanfare display in the alerting | reporting pattern which performs a button effect, the alerting | reporting aspect before and behind a button effect is shown. For example, in the case of Pt2, “1200” is displayed before the button effect is performed, and it is shown that switching to “2250” is performed after the button effect is performed. For example, in the case of Pt4 and Pt6, "1200" is displayed before button effect execution, and "1200" is displayed after button effect execution (that is, when an operation on push button 120 is accepted in button effect) Even if it does not change the value of the prize ball notification).

  Note that Pt1 to Pt4 are notification patterns selected when the big hit type is 15R certainty variation big hit. Pt5 and Pt6 are notification patterns selected when the jackpot type is 8R probability variation jackpot.

  Specifically, Pt1 is a notification pattern for notifying that the 15R probability variation has become a big hit by displaying "2250 GET" as the award ball notification. Pt2 is a notification pattern for notifying that the 15R probability variation big hit has been made by switching and displaying the prize ball notification after the button effect to "2250 GET". Pt3 indicates that it is likely to be a big hit in the 8R by showing "1200 GET" as a prize ball notification without performing a button effect, and then it indicates that it has become a big hit in the 15R positive variation by performing a promotion successful production Notification pattern. Pt3 indicates that the award ball notification has not switched from "1200 GET" even if the button effect is given, and suggests that it may be an 8R probability variation big hit, and then announce that it is a 15R probability variation big hit by performing promotion success production Notification pattern. Pt5 indicates that it may be an 8R probability variation hit by performing promotion failure effect after indicating the possibility that it is an 8R probability variation hit by displaying "1200 GET" as a prize ball notification without performing a button effect Notification pattern. Pt6 indicates that even if the button effect is performed, the ball notification does not switch from "1200 GET" to indicate that it may be an 8R probability variation big hit, and then it is notified that the 8R probability variation has become a big hit by performing promotion failure representation Notification pattern.

    FIG. 34 (a) is an explanatory view showing a first notification pattern determination lottery table used when it is a 15R probability variation big hit. For example, in the case of a 15R probability variation hit, the notification pattern is determined at a ratio of 40% of Pt1, 30% of Pt2, a ratio of 20% of Pt3, and a ratio of 10% of Pt4. .

    FIG. 34 (b) is an explanatory view showing a second notification pattern determination lottery table used in the case of 8R probability variation big hit. For example, in the case of an 8R probability variation big hit, Pt5 is determined at a rate of 30% and Pt6 at a rate of 70% as a notification pattern.

  As described above, by configuring Pt3 to be difficult to be selected in the 15R certainty variation big hit, when the value of the award ball notification in the fanfare period is "1200" without the button display being performed, the 15R certain variation big hit It has a low reliability.

  In addition, it is difficult to select Pt4 when it is 15R certainty variation big hit, and Pt6 is hard to be selected when it is 8R certainty variation big hit, even if the button display is performed, the value of the prize ball notification in the fanfare period In the case of “1200”, the reliability against the 15R probability variation big hit is low.

  After step S3301, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the determined notification pattern is Pt1 (step S3302). If it is Pt1, "2250" is set to the number S of notified notification balls (step S3302) In step S3303), the process proceeds to step S3304A. The award ball notification number S is a value displayed as the remaining award number of balls scheduled to be paid out (that is, a value displayed in the award ball notification and the status display). If it is any one of Pt2 to Pt6 in step S3302, the effect control CPU 101 sets "1200" to the number of notified notification balls S (step S3304), and proceeds to step S3304A.

In step S3304A, the effect control CPU 101 executes award ball notification based on the number S of award ball notifications (step S3304A). Specifically, a display such as "2250 GET" is performed when the number of notified balls S is "2250", and a display such as "1200 GET" is performed when the number of notified balls S is "1200". If the number of notified balls S is the maximum value ("2250" in the present embodiment), a display that does not include a specific value (for example, "MAX
"Display" such as "GET" may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the award ball notification can be switched even if the valid period ends without detecting the operation of the push button 120 in the button effect, but the present invention is limited thereto. Alternatively, when the operation on the push button 120 is not detected until the valid period ends, the display of the award ball notification may not be switched.

  After that, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the determined notification pattern is any of Pt2, Pt4 and Pt6 (step S3305), and if it is not any of Pt2, Pt4 and Pt6, the prize ball is notified as it is End the start process. If it is any of Pt2, Pt4 and Pt6, an effective period flag indicating that it is an effective period of the operation on the push button 120 is set (step S3306), and an operation instruction notification prompting the operation on the push button 120 is started Then (step S3307), the winning ball notification start process is ended. As the operation instruction notification, in the present embodiment, an image indicating that the operation of the push button 120 is prompted is displayed on the effect display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the light emitting member incorporated in the push button 120 may emit light. Further, in the present embodiment, although the effective period of the button effect is started from the start of the fanfare period, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is after the fanfare period has been started and a predetermined period has elapsed Even if the fanfare period is started (for example, during fluctuation) or the timing when the round 1 is started, the valid period is provided from the predetermined timing after the round 1 is started. It is also possible to

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the big winning opening open flag indicating that the big winning opening opening display command has been received is set (that is, the big winning opening at the start of round 1) Whether or not an open display command has been received is confirmed (step S1901). If the special winning opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the valid period flag is set (step S3501), and if not set, It transfers to step S1902.

  When the valid period flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation to the push button 120 (Y in step S3502) or the valid period end timing (for example, 3.0 after the fanfare period is started) Second, specifically, when the valid period flag is set, the timer is set to a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds, and when the timer times out, it is determined that the valid period end timing has come. In the case (N in step S3502, Y in S3503), the validity period flag is reset (step S3504), and it is determined whether the notification pattern is Pt2 (step S3505). If it is not Pt2, it will transfer to step S1902. If it is Pt2, "2250" is set to the number of notified informing balls S (step S3506), and informing balls in accordance with the number of informing balls S are executed (step S3507). Specifically, a display such as “2250 GET” or a display not including a specific value (for example, a display such as “MAX GET”) is performed. As a result, the display of the award ball notification is switched from "1200 GET" to "2250 GET".

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the button effect can be executed in the big hit display process, but the button effect may be executed in the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

  In step S1902, the CPU for effect control 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and executes control of the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) according to the contents of process data n (step S1902) Step S1903). The process data n is data in the fanfare effect process table selected in step S869, and is data switched in step S1905 each time the process timer times out.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S1905). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1906).

  When the special winning opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, if it is the start timing of round 1, the effect control CPU 101 ends the award ball notification and the award ball notification State display based on the number S is started (step S1907A). Specifically, the state display is performed by displaying the value of the number of ball announcements S on the lower right of the effect display device 9. Since the number of notified balls S is a value that changes based on the occurrence of a winning on the big winning opening, the state display is also changed based on the number of notified balls S. After that, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag for the special winning opening open (step S1907).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the effect during the round (step S1908). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S1909), and 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 (effect component) Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect components, and the speakers 27) as effect components is executed (step S1910).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes a winning counter for counting the number of winnings of the gaming ball to the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening (step S1911). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to 0.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S 805) (step S 1912).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an in-round process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the middle round processing, the CPU for effect control 101 first confirms whether or not the after special winning opening open flag indicating that the after special winning opening opening designation command has been received is set (step S2901). If the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2902), and the effect device (effect display according to the contents of the process data n Control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28 and the like is executed (step S2903).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the process timer has timed out (step S2904), and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S2905). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S2906).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S2907). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if a winning to the special winning opening occurs and the special winning opening winning designation command has been received), the CPU 101 for effect control controls the special winning opening winning flag. It resets (step S2908). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (step S2909). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts “15” from the number of notified prize balls S (step S2910), and changes the state display based on the number of notified prize balls S (step S2910A). Specifically, the value displayed as the status display is updated to the value of the number S of prize ball notification numbers after the subtraction.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of notified prize balls S is "0" (step S2911). If not "0", the in-round processing ends. If it is "0", a special effect of outputting a specific sound from the speaker 27 is executed (step S2912). Thereby, the player can be given a sense of exhilaration, and the interest can be improved. Further, by executing the effect by sound as the special effect, the processing load can be reduced as compared with the case of executing the effect by display.

  When the flag after opening the special winning opening is set in step S2901 (Y in step S2901), the CPU 101 for effect control resets the flag after opening the special winning opening (step S2920).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the interval effect (step S2921). Then, the CPU for effect control 101 starts the process timer (step S2922), and 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 (effect component) Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect components, and the speakers 27) as effect components is executed (step S2923).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post round process (step S806) (step S2925).

  FIG. 37 to FIG. 39 are flowcharts showing round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the big hit end designated command reception flag is set (step S3901). If the big hit end designated command reception flag is not set (N in step S3901), whether the special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designated command has been received is set Whether or not it is confirmed (step S3902). When the special winning opening open flag is not set (N in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S3903), and the effect device (effect display according to the contents of the process data n The control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25, 28, etc. is executed (step S3904).

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S3917). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if a winning to the special winning opening occurs and the special winning opening winning designation command has been received), the CPU 101 for effect control controls the special winning opening winning flag. It resets (step S3918). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (step S3919), and checks whether the value of the winning counter after addition is 11 or more (step S3920). If the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more, the process proceeds to step S3924.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more, it is a case where an over winning to the special winning opening has occurred. In the "over winning", for example, in this embodiment, the upper limit number (10 in this example) of the number of winnings of the game ball to the big winning opening in each round during the big hit game is determined. However, the game ball is to be won in the large winning opening over the upper limit number. For example, in this embodiment, even if a predetermined opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has not elapsed in each round in the big hit game, if the tenth winning of the big winning opening is detected The big winning opening is controlled to be closed, but when the game ball is won just before the closing of the big winning opening, it may be the 11th or 12th winning and an over winning may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (that is, if an over winning has occurred), the effect control CPU 101 sets a notified flag indicating that the occurrence of the over winning has already been notified. It is judged whether or not it is set (step S3921), and if it is set, the round post-process is ended. Also, if the notification completion flag is not set, over prize notification for notifying occurrence of over winning is performed (step S3922), the notification completion flag is set (step S3923), and the round post-process is ended. In step S3922, specifically, the occurrence of the over winning is notified by causing the frame LED 28 to emit light, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the occurrence of over winning may be notified using the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, or a light emitting member incorporated in the special winning opening. In addition, when a winning to the big winning opening which is not over winning occurs, while making the specified LED light in white, when the over winning occurs, it makes the specified LED rainbow issue (for example, red, blue The light may be emitted sequentially to a plurality of colors such as yellow and yellow. By performing steps S3920 to S3923, it is assumed that the over winning notification is performed only once even when the over winning of two or more balls occurs. As a result, the over winning notification can be performed without making the player feel troublesome.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more (ie, it is not the over winning), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts “15” from the number of notified prize balls S (step S3924), and after subtraction The status display is changed to a value based on the number of notified prize balls S (step S3924A). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of notified prize balls S is "0" (step S3925), and if it is not "0", the round post-process is ended. If it is "0", a special effect of outputting a specific sound from the speaker 27 is executed (step S3926). As a result, it can be suggested to the player that the value notified in the prize ball notification effect has become "0", and the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, after the round is over, the winning of the big winning opening is detected, and if the winning is not an over winning, the status display is changed and the number of notified balls S is "0". For example, the special effect is to be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a winning is detected after the round, the change of the state display and the special effect are not executed regardless of whether or not the over winning is achieved (step The processing of S3924 to S3926 may not be performed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 counts the number of special winning opening winning designation commands received using the winning counter, and it is determined that the value of the winning counter is 11 or more. Although the case where it determines with winning is shown, it is not restricted only to such an aspect. For example, the gaming control microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not the number of winnings to the special winning opening has become 11 or more, and may determine whether over winning has occurred. Then, a different large winning opening winning combination designation command is transmitted depending on whether or not it is over winning, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines which large winning opening winning combination designation command has been received. It may be configured to recognize whether or not it is over winning.

  When the special winning opening open flag is set (Y in step S3902), if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the notification completion flag is reset (step S3931), and the special winning opening opening flag is reset. (Step S3932).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the round to be started next is the round 8 (step S3932). Whether it is round 8 or not can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. If the next round to start is round 8, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the notification pattern is any one of Pt3 to Pt6 (step S3934). If it is any one of Pt3 to Pt6, a process table corresponding to the in-round presentation including the promotion presentation is selected (step S3935). At that time, if the notification pattern is Pt3 or Pt4, select the process table according to the in-round effect including the promotion success effect, and if the notification pattern is Pt5 or Pt6, the process according to the in-round effect including the promotion failure effect It is to select a table. If it is not round 8 in step S3933, or if the notification pattern is Pt1 or Pt2 in step S3934, the effect control CPU 101 processes the process table according to the normal in-round effect (in-round effect not including the promotion effect). The selection is made (step S3936).

  In this embodiment, for example, as the promotion effect, the effect display device 9 displays that the ally character battles with the enemy character. Then, in the promotion success effect, the display is performed in which the ally character wins the enemy character, while in the promotion failure effect, the display in which the ally character loses the enemy character is performed. That is, in the promotion effect, it is reported that if the ally character wins the enemy character that the big hit will continue even after round 9 (that is, it is added), while if the ally character loses to the enemy character, it goes to round 8 It is notified that the big hit ends.

  After step S3935 or step S3936, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the round to be started next is the round 9 (step S3937). Note that whether or not it is round 9 can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. If the next round to start is round 9, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the notification pattern is Pt3 or Pt4 (step S3938). If it is either Pt3 or Pt4, "1050" is set to the number of announced notified balls S (step S3939), and a new award ball notifying effect based on the new number of notified notified balls S is executed, and a new award ball is generated. The state display based on the notification number S is started (step S3939A). Specifically, a display such as "1050 GET" is performed as a prize ball notification, and "1050" is displayed on the lower right of the effect display device 9 as a status display.

  When Pt3 or Pt4 is selected as the notification pattern, “0” is displayed as the status display at the end of round 8 if 10 or more wins have occurred in each round between round 1 to round 8. It will be displayed. Therefore, by performing step S3939A in round 9, it is possible to show the player that the status display has been added from "0" to "1050".

  In the present embodiment, in the round 9 which is the next round after the promotion success production is performed, the award ball notification is performed on the basis of the number S of provided notification of the award balls, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a prize ball notification such as “1050 GET” may be performed in round 8 where promotion success effects are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S3940), and 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 (effect part) Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect components, and the speakers 27) as effect components is executed (step S3941).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes a winning counter (step S3943). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to 0.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S 805) (step S 3944).

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the notification completion flag if it is set (step S3951), and the big hit end designation command reception flag Are reset (step S3952).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the ending effect (step S3953). Further, the effect control CPU 101 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the big hit game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) to measure the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game. The effect period measurement timer is set (step S3954).

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 starts the process timer (step S3955), and 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 (effect part) Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect components, and the speakers 27) as effect components is executed (step S3956).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (step S 807) (step S 3957).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step S971). Note that the effect period measurement timer is set based on the end of all rounds of the big hit game in the round post-process (see step S806). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S 972).

  When the effect period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S972), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973), and the effect device (effect display device 9 is performed according to the contents of the process data n. , And the speaker 27 etc.) (step S 974). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

  Then, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S977).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S972), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S978). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation specification command reception flag and a second symbol variation specification command reception flag.

  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 S980).

  FIG. 41 is a display example of the effect display device 9 in the present embodiment. The display example shown in FIG. 41 shows a display example where a 15R probability variation hit occurs and the notification pattern is Pt1. For example, when the big hit fluctuation ends, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the fanfare effect is executed, the prize ball notification 410 is started, and “2250 GET” is displayed. When Round 1 is started, the status display 412 is started from "2250" as shown in FIG. 41 (B). Then, the status display 412 is updated each time a winning of the gaming ball to the special winning opening occurs, and when nine winnings occur, the status display 412 is "2115" as shown in FIG. 41 (C). Is changed to After that, when two gaming balls win during opening of the big winning opening as round 1, the status display 412 is changed to "2100" based on the winning of the first gaming ball, and the second one Round 1 is ended (see steps S3920 to S3924A) without the status display 412 being changed based on the winning of the gaming ball (the winning of the eleventh gaming ball as round 1 and over-winning). In this case, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), round 2 is started with the status display 412 displayed as “2100”.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of playing a game, and in the first state (in the present example), the gaming medium (in the present example, the gaming ball) can be won. Variable winning means (in this example, a big winning opening in this example) that can be changed to an open state) and a second state (in this example, a closed state) in which game media can not win or can not win. A unit capable of changing the variable winning means to the first state until at least one of 29.5 seconds has elapsed or a predetermined number (10 balls in this example) of game media is won. Control can be performed to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) in which a game (in this example, a round) is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 15 times for 15R positive change big hits and 8 times for 8R positive change big hits) Advantageous state control means (in this example, a game control micro In the computer 560, a part executing steps S305 to S307) and a value giving means for giving a predetermined value when a game medium is won in the variable winning means (in this example, step S32 in the game control microcomputer 560) And a means for driving the ball payout device 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls in the payout control microcomputer), and notification means (notification means for giving a notification corresponding to the value that can be given in an advantageous state) In this example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control moves to step S3304A, S3507, S3939A) and the specific state corresponding to the notification (in this example, "0" is displayed) to the variable winning means State display means capable of executing a state display that changes when the medium wins (this example Includes the step of executing steps S2910A, S3924A, and S3939A in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the state display means is in the case of winning a specified number of game media more than the predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. The change of the state display is limited (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not change the state display when it is Y in step S3920). As a result, the variable prize means limits the change when the game medium has won a specific number more than the predetermined number, so that the size of the value notified as being available and the value notified as being actually provided Inconsistencies in size (for example, if the status display is changed even if an over winning occurs, the value of the value notified as actually provided rather than the value of the value notified as being possible It can be prevented that the size may increase.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "scheduled prize ball number") is displayed as the "state display", but the present invention is limited thereto. is not. For example, the value of the number of award balls that have already been paid out (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "the number of paid award balls") may be displayed as "status display". In that case, the value is counted up This changes the status display. Further, a meter indicating the value of the winning number of balls may be displayed as the “state display” instead of the value of the winning number of balls itself. Also in this case, a change may be made to decrease the gauge of the meter indicating the value of the scheduled prize ball number, or a change may be made to increase the gauge of the meter indicating the value of the paid prize ball number. May be In addition, it is also possible to change the "state display" by increasing or decreasing the display of the value with the value of the planned number of prize balls or the value of the number of paid prize balls as the numerator. Good. In addition, a change in the display mode of the character (for example, a change in the character itself, a change in the pattern of the character or a color) may be executed as a change in the “state display”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the value of the scheduled prize ball number is displayed as the “state display”, the “specific state” is displayed as “0”, but the value of the paid prize ball number is When the display is made as "state display", the "specific state" is a display such as "2250" or "1200". Also, when a gauge with a decreasing gauge is displayed as a "state indication", the state in which the gauge of the meter indicates the minimum value is the "specific state", and the gauge with an increasing gauge is displayed as a "state indication" In the case, the state in which the gauge of the meter shows the maximum value is the "specific state".

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification of the winning ball is performed during the fanfare period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prize ball may be notified during a change (for example, after being shown to be a big hit) or after a round in the big hit gaming state is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification means performs specific notification when the value that can be provided is the largest (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S3303; step S3304). In the above, “2250 GET” is displayed, and a display that does not include a specific value (for example, “a display such as“ MAX GET ”) is performed. As a result, since the player can recognize that the maximum value is given, the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the specific notification is performed in the effect display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific notification may be performed using the speaker 27 or a predetermined light emitting member.

  Further, in the present embodiment, special effect executing means (in this example, portions for executing steps S2912 and S3926 in the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing special effects when the state display changes to the specific state. I prepared it. As a result, the player can be given a sense of exhilaration, and the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, a specific sound is output from the speaker 27 as the “special effect”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect using the effect display device 9 or a predetermined light emitting member may be executed as a “special effect”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification means has different timings (in the present example, fanfare period start timings) different in the notification contents (in this example, “2250 GET” and “1200 GET”) having different contents of notification. It is possible to execute at a predetermined timing during the fanfare period (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3304A at the fanfare period starting timing, and also receives a predetermined timing during the fanfare period (receiving a button operation) Step S3507 can be executed at the time or when the valid period ends). This makes it possible to improve the interest.

  The notification timing is not limited to the fanfare period. For example, the notification timing may be a predetermined timing during fluctuation (for example, after being shown to be a big hit) or after a round in the big hit gaming state is started. Further, the notification may be performed at a predetermined timing, or may be performed at a timing when the state display is in a predetermined mode (for example, “0” display).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in one unit game, the specific effect is executable based on the fact that the game medium exceeds the predetermined number and the variable winning means is won (in this example, over-winning). Means (in this example, a portion for executing step S3922 in microcomputer for effect control 100), the specific effect executing means is a predetermined number of winnings (in this example, the tenth winning) and a predetermined number of winnings After the winnings (in this example, the 11th winning, 12th winning or 13th winning) within a specific period (in this example, the round is over (the big winning opening is closed) The period until the start of the next round, or the period until the ending period starts. A predetermined time may be set in the timer and may be the time until the timer times out.) When it is determined, the execution of the specific effect is limited (in this example, when the notification control flag indicating that the occurrence of the over winning has been notified has already been set (Y in step S3921) , And may not execute step S3922). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a drop in interest.

  In the present embodiment, by not performing over prize notification for the second and subsequent over wins, "restricting the execution of the specific effect" has been made, but the specific limitation mode is not limited to this. . For example, when the second or subsequent over winning is detected, a partial over winning notification is executed, the degree of output is suppressed and the over winning notification is executed, or it is more negative than the first over winning notification It is good also as performing an over prize notification. Specifically, while the light emission member is controlled to emit rainbow light (for example, light is emitted sequentially to a plurality of colors such as red, blue and yellow) when the first over prize occurs, the light emission member is controlled when the second or subsequent over prize occurs. Control of single color light emission (for example, light emission to yellow) may be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification means can execute the special notification (in this example, “1050 GET”) corresponding to the assignable value after the state display is changed to the specific state (this example) In the example, by performing steps S3937 to S3939A, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the state display to be "0" when a predetermined number (10 balls) or more of prizes are generated in each round up to round 8 After that, “1050 GET” is displayed as notification for the remaining seven rounds. This makes it possible to maintain a sense of expectation even when changing to a specific state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, all remaining available values are notified as “special notification” (round 9 (the remaining rounds are “7”, and 10 winning prize winning prizes in each round) In the state where it is possible to give a prize ball of “1050”, it is reported that “1050 GET” is additionally issued), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if a 10R probability variation big hit is additionally provided, if it is a 15R probability variation big hit or a 10R probability variation big hit, special notification of "300 GET" (schedule number of prize balls in the remaining 2 rounds up to round 10) in round 9 In the case of the 15R probability variation big hit, “750 GET” may be further displayed as a special notification in the round 11. In addition, about the timing which performs special information, it is not restricted to the time of the start of the next round which performs promotion success production, for example, it may be at the time of the start of another round, and may be the predetermined timing in the round. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the notification pattern based on the big hit type, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot type in which the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the jackpot and the notification pattern are associated is selected by the game control microcomputer 560 side, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side is associated with the selected jackpot type Notification pattern (for example, Pt1 for 15R probability variation A, Pt2 for 15R probability variation B, Pt3 for 15R probability variation C, Pt3 for 8R probability variation A, Pt4 for 8R probability variation B, Pt5 for 8R probability variation B If it is 15R probability variation big hit A, it is good also as performing prize ball reporting and state display based on Pt6).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the state display is not changed when the over winning occurs, so that there is no contradiction with the value notified by the winning ball notification, but the over winning occurs. Also, when the status display exceeds the number of prize balls notified in advance by the prize ball notification (for example, when the winning is further generated while the status display becomes "0"), the predetermined display is changed. It is possible not to cause contradiction by doing. For example, “∞” may be displayed or a special display may be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when Pt2 is selected as the notification pattern, the value of the award ball display is switched from "1200" to "2250" based on detection of one operation during the effective period. Although it was possible, it is not limited to this. For example, the value of the award ball display may be switched from "1200" to "2250" based on detection of two or more predetermined operations, or the award ball display may be performed each time one operation is detected. (For example, whenever it detects one operation on the push button 120, the value of the notification of the winning ball increases by a predetermined value (for example, "150"). In that case, seven operations). Will be changed to “2250”). Also, the button effect may not be provided.

  In addition, if it is a gaming machine that will be a specific big hit (for example, 15R certain variation big hit) when a predetermined effect (for example, "7" or an odd symbol is displayed as a big hit symbol or a stop effect is generated) When the effect of is performed, specific notification (for example, “2250 GET”, “MAX GET”) indicating that the value to be given is maximum may be performed without performing the button effect.

  In addition, as a specific effect example, it is executed as "notification" to display an enemy character (for example, a plurality of zombies to which points corresponding to the number of winning balls are respectively attached) to which points are given during the fanfare period. It is also possible to execute the fact that the enemy character is destroyed and points are given each time a winning occurs as "change in status display". As a button effect during the fanfare period, points may be awarded by destroying the enemy character each time an operation is detected. In addition, a plurality of enemy characters different in attached points may be provided. For example, a character A with 15 points and a character B with 300 points are provided. The character A can be defeated by winning a game ball, and 20 characters B It is possible that the game ball can be destroyed by winning the game ball (if it is possible to finish the round triggered by the winning game of 10 game machines as in this embodiment, it can be destroyed by the winning of two rounds) It is also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the big winning opening can be opened only once in one round, but it may be possible to open multiple times. In addition, the opening mode of the special winning opening may be different for each round. For example, in round 1 to round 8, the large winning opening may be opened only once for 29.5 seconds, and in round 9 to round 15, the large winning opening may be opened twice for 0.1 second. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, a single big winning opening is provided, but a plurality of big winning openings may be provided. For example, a large winning opening A and a large winning opening B may be provided, and any one of the large winning openings may be opened for each round in the big hit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, one type of award ball notification and status display is provided, but a plurality of types of award ball notification and status display may be provided. For example, the types of prize ball notification and status display may be different for each jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Moreover, you may alert | report the remaining time of the effective period in button production. For example, a display such as “remaining 3 seconds” may be performed, or a display may be performed in which a meter indicating the remaining time of the effective period is decreasing.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” and deriving and displaying the display result is shown, but the variable display is such an aspect Not limited. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Moreover, it is not necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  In the embodiment described above, the gaming machine (so-called first-class gaming machine) is described which shifts to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol and the production symbol, but the variable provided in the gaming area A gaming machine (so-called second-type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the fact that the gaming ball has won a prize (V prize) in a specific prize opening (V prize opening) in a prize ball device (so-called character) The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which the first type and the second type are combined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, transition to the probability change state is possible based on the type of the big hit that occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special winning area is provided with a specific area through which the game ball can pass, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, it shifts to a definite change state, while the big area hits the specific area May be transferred to the normal state when it does not pass. In that case, substantial probability variation big hit and non probability variation big hit may be realized by changing the ease of passage of the game ball to the specific territory with big hit classification. For example, the ease of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening depending on the jackpot type. Specifically, the big hit type long opening time of the big winning opening is a big hit (substantial probability variation big hit) where the game ball easily passes to the specific area, and the big opening type short opening type of the big winning game is played to a specific area It may be a big hit (a substantially non-probable big hit) in which the ball is difficult to pass.

  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 variable display based on the change 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 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.

  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 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. 3). (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, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to be a big hit, and determines when winning the variation pattern type (prefetching determination), and indicates the result of the winning determination (design designation command) In the case of transmitting the change category command) and performing the advance notice announcement effect based on the command indicating the result of the winning determination on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, for example The winning determination (pre-reading determination) may be performed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. In this case, for example, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control transmits a command specifying only the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) or the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted at the occurrence of the start winning. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform the winning determination (pre-reading determination) based on the value of the random number designated by the command.

  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.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

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 start winning opening 20 special variable winning ball device 27 speaker 31 game control board (main board)
51 secondary effect display device 56 CPU
70 audio output board 560 microcomputer for game control 80 effect control board 100 microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which game media can win and a second state in which game media can not win or can not win;
Detection means for detecting a game medium that has won the variable winning means;
A predetermined number of unit games that can change the variable winning means to the first state until at least one of a predetermined period has elapsed or a predetermined number of gaming media has been detected by the detection means are established An advantageous state control means controllable to an advantageous state to be executed;
Value imparting means for imparting a predetermined value when gaming media are detected by the detection means;
Notification means for performing notification corresponding to the value that can be provided in the advantageous state;
State display means capable of executing a state display that changes when a game medium is detected by the detection means toward the specific state corresponding to the notification;
Special effect executing means for executing special effects when the state display changes to the specific state;
The state display means includes a restriction means for restricting a change in the state display when a specific number of game media greater than the predetermined number is detected in one unit game in the advantageous state,
When the specific number game media is detected in one unit game in the advantageous state, a predetermined detection notification different from the change in the state display is performed regardless of which of the plurality of advantageous states is controlled. Further comprising detection and notification means;
The detection notification unit detects the notification regardless of which of the plurality of advantageous states is controlled, when the special number game media more than the specified number is detected in one unit game in the advantageous state. look including the restrictable notifying limiting means, when the detection notification is limited by該報intellectual limiting means, gaming machine and to execute in a manner that limits the detection notification.