JP6731438B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a predetermined area that is controlled to a difficult-to-pass state in which a game medium is difficult to pass and an easy-to-pass state in which a game medium is easy to pass, and controls the predetermined area to be an easy-to-pass state, and a specific condition is satisfied Based on the above, the present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state in which it is difficult to pass through the predetermined area .

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

Also, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area, and the player changes each variable. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display areas is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is given a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (the so-called slot machine).

Note that the game value is that the payout of prize balls and the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine are advantageous for the player who can easily hit the ball, or advantageous for the player. That is, the right to become a state is generated, or the condition for paying out prize balls is easily established.

In the pachinko game machine, as a display result of the variable display of the effect design (identification information) which is started in the variable display area based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit" occurs. The derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). Note that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display area, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time, and stop and shake in a state where they match the specific display result. It is possible that a big hit occurs before the final result is displayed, because it is moving, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The production performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed in the variable display area is not the specific display result, the result is "out", and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Also, there are those that perform various effects. For example, there has been a technique of giving an item, storing the item, and performing an effect using a plurality of the stored items (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-033910, A (Drawing 44, Drawing 45)

However, with the gaming machine described above, the effect could not be sufficiently enhanced.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of production.

The game machine of means A is
Variable display is provided, and a predetermined area is provided in which the game medium is difficult to pass and the game medium is easy to pass, and the predetermined area is controlled. Based on that, a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state in which it is difficult to pass through the predetermined area,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect based on the specific effect being executed a predetermined number of times,
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect different from the specific effect,
The predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect in a period after the specific effect is executed and before the specific effect is executed a predetermined number of times,
The specific effect executing means, after executing the specific effect, can execute the specific effect at a higher rate than before executing the specific effect,
It is possible to execute a method notification effect for notifying a game method in a mode according to a specific effect executed a predetermined number of times,
In a mode corresponding to the specific effect executed a predetermined number of times, it is possible to execute an excess notification effect that notifies that the game medium has passed a predetermined area after the specific condition is satisfied in the advantageous state,
The specific display corresponding to the variable display is displayed in any display mode including at least the normal mode, the first specific mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the second specific mode suggesting the effect content. Further comprising: a possible specific display means, and a performance executing means capable of executing a performance of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode,
The specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode and then displays the specific display mode when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is executed. It is possible to change from the second specific mode to the first specific mode,
It is characterized by
Further, the gaming machine of the means 1 is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and it is determined that a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined variable display result (15R probability variation big hit) in the probability variation state) is determined, To win the lottery (appearing character type lottery), which may be either a predetermined variable display result or a predetermined lottery, and a predetermined variation pattern is selected. That is, it is possible to detect a predetermined motion of the player, or to set a predetermined timing.) A specific effect that can execute a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect that wins the boss character) Execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when Y in step S3004, steps S3014 and S8004 are executed, and then steps S8006 and S8105 are executed), and a specific effect is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4). When a special effect (for example, a special jackpot effect) can be executed based on the execution of the special effect (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, if Y in step S3401 is executed, step S3405 is executed). , Portions for executing steps S870A, S1903, S1910, S2903, S2923, S3904, S3941, S3956, S974), and the specific effect executing means, after executing the specific effect, before executing the specific effect. The specific effect can be executed at a higher rate than that of (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, in the appearance character type lottery process (see step S3003), when the boss appearance count K is "1" or more. Is characterized in that the boss character is determined as the appearing character at a higher rate than in the case where the boss appearance count K is “0” (see FIG. 31A)). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and a special state that is easier to be controlled in the advantageous state than a normal state (for example, a probability change state). The special state control means (for example, the part of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes step S173) and the item (for example, a part that executes step S173) that can be controlled to the time saving state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) are executed. , "Heaven", "down", "to" and "one" (displaying characters) (for example, the portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes step S3303) and at least a special state. Storage means capable of storing the item given while being controlled (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, after the step S3303 is executed, the display of the item is continued until the boss appearance count K becomes "4". (The step S3404 is not executed until Y in step S3401)), and the special effect execution means can execute the special effect based on the fact that a predetermined number (for example, 4) of items are stored. (For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3405 when the boss appearance count K, which has the same value as the number of stored items, is “4” (Y in step S3401). ) May be. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect at a low ratio when the number of items less than the predetermined number and close to the predetermined number (for example, 3) is stored. There is (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, in the appearance character type lottery process (see step S3003), if the boss appearance count K is "3", the boss appearance count K is "1", "2". The boss character may be determined as the appearing character at a lower rate than in the case (see FIG. 31(A)). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(Means 4) In the means 2 or 3, the giving means can give a plurality of types of items (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 can display four types of characters (“heaven”, “down”, “ "And "one") can be added as items), and the special effect execution means can execute plural kinds of special effects, and plural kinds of special effects at different ratios based on the order in which the items are added. Any of the effects can be executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the super reach effect in which the four types of boss characters A to D appear, and finally by executing step S3405. The special jackpot effect associated with the given item may be executed at a rate of 100%). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, a motion detecting means (for example, the push sensor 124) capable of detecting a motion by the player (for example, an operation of the push button 120) and a motion detecting means are detected. Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a specific continuous hit effect) in response to a continuous operation (for example, a continuous hit operation of the push button 120) in which the player performs a plurality of operations during the effective period ( For example, a part for executing a specific continuous hit effect in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the predetermined effect execution means is based on a predetermined operation different from the continuous operation by the player (for example, a long press operation of the push button 120). Then, it is possible to execute the predetermined effect by assuming that the continuous operation has been executed, and the continuous operation is performed based on the predetermined operation until a predetermined period (for example, the automatic continuous-stroke startable period in FIG. 42) elapses in the detection effective period. It may be considered that the continuous operation has been executed, even if the predetermined operation is started after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the automatic continuous hit start impossible period in FIG. 42). According to such a configuration, based on whether or not the predetermined period of time passes in the detection effective period, it is considered that the continuous operation is performed, or not, by which it is possible to improve the fun of the effect, The interest of the player can be improved.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the gaming machine is capable of performing variable display, and at least the specific display (in this example, the hold display, the active display) corresponding to the variable display is in the normal mode. (In this example, "white"), a first specific mode (in this example, "red") having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, performance suggestion) that suggests the effect content. Specific display means (in this example, a production control micro, which can be displayed in any display mode including a display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-relational suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode)). In the computer 100, as shown in FIG. 43, "white", "red", and a portion in which the hold display can be displayed in the second special suggestion mode) and the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode. Executable effect execution means (in this example, the special zone effect suggested in the second special suggestion mode in the effect control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIGS. 43(5) and 43(6) can be executed. The specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then displays the specific display when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is executed. Can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 43, the second special suggestion is made 5 seconds after the special zone effect is started. The hold display 53 displayed in the mode can be changed to “red”). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the specific aspect.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is the block diagram which shows the circuit constitution example of the production control baseplate, the lamp driver baseplate and the audio output baseplate. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing which a microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flow chart which shows 4ms timer interruption processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production design which is prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is a flowchart showing 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 reservation buffer. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. 7 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process. It is the flowchart which shows the special design stop processing in the special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows the big hit end processing in the special design process processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is the flowchart which shows the production control main processing which CPU for production control executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the stop design of the production design in the production display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flow chart which shows SP reach production setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an appearance character type lottery table and a normal character determination lottery table. It is an explanatory view showing a final boss selection lottery table, a finalized boss flag storage area, and a boss appearance pattern determination lottery table. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process in production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation stop processing in production control process processing. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process in production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows the big hit display processing in production control process processing. It is the flowchart which shows the processing during the round in production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows the post round processing in production control process processing. It is the flowchart which shows the post round processing in production control process processing. It is the flowchart which shows the big hit end production processing in production control process treatment. It is a display example of the effect display device in the present embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the operation production|generation control timing regarding the self-consecutive continuous hit and the automatic continuous hit in the specific continuous hit production in a modification. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in a case where a hold display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode in modification example 2.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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 as viewed from the front.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is openably and closably provided in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). (Excluding the board 6).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the hitting ball feed tray 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray), for example, and Is attached to the stick controller 122 which can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by a push/pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as push-pull operation on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

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

Near the center of the game area 7, a performance display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area that variably displays the effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display areas include “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol may be fixed. The 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 being executed by the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to perform 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 being executed on the symbol display device 8b, since the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress status of the game. ..

Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the left, middle, and right symbols are arranged in the same symbol). In the state of matching with the combination of symbols), the state of being stopped, swinging, scaling or deforming, or a plurality of symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are exchanged. Then, the production performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the big hit symbol, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where variable display of the effect symbol is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9 is shown, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. Not limited to this, for example, an effect having a predetermined storyliness property may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination and the variation pattern determination. For example, while performing a professional wrestling or soccer game or a battle production in which an enemy or an ally character fights, perform an action to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an action to lose the game or battle if it is out of the way. Good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the results such as winning or losing, it is possible to execute an effect in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

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

In this embodiment, the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol (however, to be exact, the variable display of the effect symbol varies on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.), when performing the effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the variable display of the effect pattern disappears from the screen for a moment. There are diversified production modes, such as productions and productions in which a movable object shields all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in the variable display state. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing a variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, by confirming the state of the fourth symbol, is it currently in the variable display state? Whether or not it can be surely recognized. The fourth symbol is always variably displayed in a fixed operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol on 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. The synchronization means that the start time and the end time of the variable display are the same and the variable display period is the same.

Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the fourth special symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is displayed in a display color (a display color different from the outfall) that reminds of the big hit. It For example, it is displayed in blue when it is out of alignment, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. The display color may be changed according to the type of big hit (whether it is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not a big hit can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, and when it is possible to control a plurality of big hits having different round numbers, a big hit The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Further, 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), and a big hit cannot be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening. When the opening time of the special winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, the big winning opening is substantially passed. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. Further, for example, when the number of times of opening the special winning opening per round is different and there is a big hit that can be expected to be a winning of the game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected, a big winning is substantially made. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the mouth can be expected.

Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the fourth special symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is displayed in a display color reminiscent of a big hit (a display color different from the outfall). It For example, it is displayed in blue when it is out of alignment, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. The display color may be changed according to the type of big hit (whether it is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not a big hit can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, and when it is possible to control a plurality of big hits having different round numbers, a big hit The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Further, 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), and a big hit cannot be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening. When the opening time of the special winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, the big winning opening is substantially passed. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. Further, for example, when the number of times of opening the special winning opening per round is different and there is a big hit that can be expected to be a winning of the game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected, a big winning is substantially made. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the mouth can be expected.

The display color when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off is different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the fourth pattern display areas 9c and 9d from being invisible when they are turned off. Is desirable.

In this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. However, apart from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. You may make it implement|achieve the 4th symbol display area. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be possible to indicate whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown to correspond to the respective fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement|achieve the 4th symbol display area common to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using a light-emitting body, such as a lamp and LED. In this case, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display in which lights of different display colors are repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. In addition, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, for example, Alternatively, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing the display in which lighting and extinction are repeated at different time intervals. Further, for example, when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is derived and displayed, and when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is derived and displayed, it is the same big hit symbol. Alternatively, the stop symbols in different modes may be stopped and displayed.

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

The small display is formed in, for example, a rectangular shape. Further, in this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b may be respectively configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). There is something to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and 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 opened, the game balls can be won in the second starting winning port 14 (it becomes easy to start winning), which is in an advantageous state for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Also, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier to win the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win).

Hereinafter, the first start 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 be in an open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the gap between the lower end of the effect displaying device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further narrowed, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. Alternatively, the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13 may be set higher.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second winning opening 13 are provided. A variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning openings 14 may be provided.

Above the second special symbol display device 8b, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b consisting of four display devices for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as a starting memory or a starting winning memory. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Further, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first hold storage display section 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display section 18d for displaying the second hold storage number. ing. An area (total reserved storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total reserved storage number), which is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, may be provided. In this way, by providing the total pending storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition.

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 the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the effect symbol is reminiscent of the big hit on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 forming a special winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b. Controlled to the gaming state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result, and for example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot pattern. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means which can be changed to the first state which is advantageous for the player and the second state which is disadvantageous for the player to the first state, and in the present embodiment, the open state. There is a big hit game state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 that can be changed to a closed state and an open state is opened. For example, when a jackpot pattern is derived and displayed as a specific display result, the jackpot game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open/closed plate in the closed state is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. 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, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. In addition, the normal symbol display device 10 may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example. In addition, the normal symbol display device 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED, but for example, a display device that can display a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp that can alternately display "○" and "x"). It 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 on the normal symbol display device 10 is started. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7".), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning port 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having a display section with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability change state that is more likely to be decided as a big jackpot than the normal state (compared to the normal state, the state that the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of the special symbol is increased) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be shifted to a high base state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a voice as a predetermined voice output are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into a game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hit ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, That 1 start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on 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 port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved 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 game state shifts to a high probability state, and the game ball easily starts to win (that is, the special symbol display devices 8a, 8b or The execution condition of the variable display on the effect display device 9 is easily established), and the game state is controlled to a high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is longer than in the case of not being in the high base state. It will be easier to win the starting prize.

Note that the variable winning ball device 15 does not extend the time in which it is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), but shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning prize is easily achieved (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, and the like, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state in which it is easy to start winning). In addition, increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, by shifting to a normal symbol time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened, the high base state may be shifted. In the normal symbol time saving state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of the variation of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal symbol is increased. Therefore, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 increases to the open state, and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

Further, by changing to a time saving state (special symbol time saving state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol or effect symbol is reduced, so that the special symbol or It is possible to reduce the situation in which the variation of the effect symbol is started more frequently (in other words, the storage of the reserved memory is quickly exhausted), and an invalid start winning occurs. Therefore, an effective starting winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (transfer to high base state) May be. In addition, by shifting to any one of the above states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high base State). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it is easy to start winning (high. It is also possible to change 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. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 is a ROM 54 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 that is a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs a control operation according to the program, and an I/O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The 1-chip microcomputer has at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I/O port section 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created in the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by power supply.

Since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, the following description means that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

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

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

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

Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also a main board. It is mounted on 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, which displays the special symbol variably, the normal symbol display device 10 which variably displays the normal symbol, the first special symbol reservation storage The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

An information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit game state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols 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 the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output of.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

The production control board 80 is equipped with a production control CPU 101 and a production control microcomputer 100 including a RAM that stores information regarding production such as production symbol process flags. The RAM may be external. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by 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 receives a signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response 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, the VDP 109 that cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps the VRAM therein. 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 to the VDP 109 a command for reading necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, characters, characters, figures and symbols (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM for this. The VDP 109 reads the image data from the CGROM in accordance with the 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 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

As a signal direction restricting means, the signal input from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. As the unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Further, the unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to 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 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I/O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player's operation of the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player's operation of the 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 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate 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 the sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

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

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates a voice or sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the tone number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in time series. 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 a main process executed by the CPU 56 of the gaming control microcomputer 560 in response to the power supply to the gaming machine being started and the reset signal to the gaming control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. 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 a security check process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not. , The main processing after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the maskable interrupt mode is set (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device, 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 in the stack.

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

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

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

In addition, you may make it perform the software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) which controls progress of a game with software. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to another control board (for example, the payout control board 37) cannot be received by the microcomputer of the other control board. Can be prevented.

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

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

Whether or not the power supply stop time process has been performed depends on whether the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop time process corresponds to the execution of the power supply stop time process (for example, 2 ) Is confirmed. Note that such a confirmation method is merely an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, 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 process has been performed.

When it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping the power supply is saved, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (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 checksum calculations corresponding to the number of checksum target data is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area indicated by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value 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 makes the inverted data the checksum.

In the power supply stop process, the checksum is calculated by the same process as the above process, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match) because the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved. If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed at the time of power-on other than the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is performed. Execute.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state recovery process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. Initialized data is set in the backup setting table for the areas that may be initialized in the work area. By the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), and For example, a part in which data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

The CPU 56 also sets the pointer to the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 (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). Note that the predetermined area 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 to the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (step S12).

By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize ball flag, a ball out flag, etc. are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set to the flag for performing.

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

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

Then, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt setting process for setting the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that the timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is taken every 4 ms.

When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt disabled state (step S17), and executes the initial value random number updating process (step S18a) and the display random number updating process (step S18b). The interrupt-enabled state is set again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt prohibition state when the initial value random number updating process and the display random number updating process are executed, and the interrupt permitting state when the initial value random number updating process and the display random number updating process are completed. To

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 for determining the type of big hit (for example, a big hit symbol determination random number for determining a special symbol that causes a big hit, or a game state is determined to be shifted to a probability changing state. Random number for probabilistic determination to do, normal number to determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol Random number for generating a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating the initial value of the count, etc. It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process (a game control microcomputer controls the game display device 9, the variable winning ball device 15, the ball payout device 97, etc., provided in the game machine by itself, or In a process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, which is also called a game device control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round, 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 device 8. In this embodiment, as the display random number, the random number for determining the variation pattern for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the random number for the reach determination for determining whether or not to reach when the 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, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is set so that the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are also executed in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer interrupt process). This is because the same processing is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt processing), so that it does not conflict with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, if a timer interrupt 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 interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, if the interrupt-prohibited state is set during the processing of steps S18a and S18b, such inconvenience will not occur.

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, during a period during which interrupts are permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560, Executes timer interrupt processing that is activated when a timer interrupt occurs. In the timer interrupt processing, the CPU 56 first executes power-off processing (power-off detection processing) that detects whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs the detection signals of the switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch process: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for controlling the display of the special symbol display device 8, the normal symbol display device 10, the special symbol reservation storage display device 18, the normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 (step S22). Regarding the special symbol display 8 and the ordinary 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 prize notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal prize in the special winning opening and notifying the abnormality (step S24).

After step S24, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol per 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 updating process: step S27).

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

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to an effect symbol in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). In addition, when the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol, it means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

Next, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as a start opening signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a big hit 1 to 3 signal, and a time saving signal. (Step S31).

Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, in accordance with the winning detection based on that any one of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 is turned on, a payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of award balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

In the present embodiment, when the count switch 23 is turned on, the payout control command in which the number of prize balls is set to 15 is output, and the payout control microcomputer receiving the payout control command outputs 15 It pays out individual prize balls.

In the present embodiment, when a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or when a winning of 10 game balls into the special winning opening is detected, one round is finished (that is, , The special winning opening is closed), and as described above, when a game ball is won in the special winning opening, 15 prize balls are paid out, and thus 150 winning balls in one round. Prize balls can be paid out. That is, 2250 prize balls can be paid out in the case of the 15R certainty variation big hit, and 1200 prize balls can be paid out in the case of the 8R certainty variation big hit.

In addition, a test terminal process for outputting a test signal for making it possible to confirm the control state of the gaming machine 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 content related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: output process). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking the increase/decrease in the number of reserved memories (step S35).

Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for 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). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S37).

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

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process ends.

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 S33) 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 executed in.

When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the deviation symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally off") in the case where the variable display result is a deviating symbol.

When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the deviation symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, the reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not become the big hit symbol finally may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such effect symbols is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") 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 device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are finally stopped and displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R on the effect display device 9.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 used in the case where the reach is not performed and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-repeating is performed once again. When the normal PB2-1 is used among the variation patterns that are used when reaching and that accompany the pseudo-representation, the re-variation is performed once. Moreover, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 used when the reach is not performed is a variation pattern for shortening variation, and the variation time of the effect symbol is shortened to a short time (3.0 seconds in this example). .. Further, in the case of using the normal PB2-2 among the variation patterns used for reach and involving the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, of the fluctuation patterns used for reach and involving the effect of pseudo-relation, when the super PA3-1 to the super PA3-2 are used, the re-changing is performed three times. It should be noted that the re-variation is to temporarily execute an effect symbol that is once out from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed, and then execute the variable display of the effect symbol again. ..

Further, 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 the big hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal The 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, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed once. Further, when the normal PB2-4 is used among the variation patterns used for reach and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, in the case of using the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns used when reaching and with the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-changing is performed three times.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly set according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach A with pseudo-linkage, the variation time is 32). The fixed time is fixed at 0.75 seconds, and the variable time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of super reach A without pseudo-linking.) However, even in the case of the same type of super reach, The varying time may be different according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the number of total pending storage increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be different depending on the first number of reserved memories. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be different according to the second number of reserved memories. In this case, a separate determination table is 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 numbers 0 to 2 and the pending storage numbers 3, 4). A variation pattern type determination table for use in advance) may be prepared), and the determination time may be selected according to the value of the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages to vary the varying time.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of variation pattern (for determination of variation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value)

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

The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the type of reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-variation of pseudo-repeating, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reaction, a variation pattern type including one variation pattern, and It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three fluctuations again. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence/absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-relation or a sliding effect.

In step S25 in the game control processing shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the random number for jackpot type determination of (1) and the random number for determination of normal symbol per item of (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are the judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or the initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the game effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (which may be hardware outside the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number. Note that the random numbers for jackpot determination may be software random numbers instead of hardware random numbers.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state (that is, a gaming state that is not the probability changed state) and a probability variation time big hit determination table used in the probability changed state. In the normal time jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 8(A) are set, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 8(A). Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8(A) is a jackpot determination value.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random value is shown in FIG. 8(A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is decided to make a jackpot (15R certainty variation jackpot, 8R certainty variation jackpot described later) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design.

8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 8(B) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting 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) 131a in the case. In addition, FIG. 8C is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, based on the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1), the type of jackpot is "15R probability variation jackpot", It is a table referred to in order to determine any of "8R probability variation big hits". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(B) and 8(C), 10 determination values are assigned to “15R probability variable big hit” in the big hit type judgment table 131a (40 minutes). 15R probability variation big hit is determined at a ratio of 10), whereas 30 determination values are assigned to "15R probability variation big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131b (a ratio of 30/40). The case where the 15R probability variation big hit is determined in) will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, as compared to the case where the first winning a prize 13 is started and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the second winning a prize 14 is won and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display is executed, the rate of being determined as "15R probability variation big hit" is higher.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(B) and 8(C), there are "15R probability variable jackpot" and "8R probability variable jackpot" as the jackpot types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types, 15 rounds and 8 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to things For example, a 10R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a seven-round jackpot game, and a 5R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a five-round jackpot game may be provided. In addition, in this embodiment, there are shown two types of big hit types, "15R certainty variation big hit" and "8R certainty variation big hit", but it is not limited to two types, and, for example, three or more big hit types are provided. You may do it. On the contrary, the big hit type may be less than two types, and for example, only one kind may be provided as the big hit type.

"15R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 15 rounds and is shifted to the probability variation state after the termination of the big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the probability variation state and becomes a time saving state). Will also be migrated.). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability changing state and the time saving state continue. Hereinafter, the gaming state controlled to the probability variation state and the time saving state may be referred to as "high probability high base state", and the state not controlled to either the probability variation state or time saving state may be referred to as "low probability low base state". ..

The "8R probability variable big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit gaming state for eight rounds, and shifts to the probability varying state after the big hit gaming state is completed (in this embodiment, the jackpot is shifted to the probability varying state and becomes a time saving state). Will also be migrated.). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability changing state and the time saving state continue.

In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, the determination values (the jackpot type determination values), which are numerical values to be compared with the value of Random 1 and respectively correspond to "15R certainty variation big hit" and "8R certainty variation big hit", are set. ing. When the value of Random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of the jackpot as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is a production control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX(H), it controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

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 design according to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a production control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variable pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol.

Command 8F00 (H) is a production control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol fixing designation command, the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result is derived and displayed.

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. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, initializes it. Send the command.

The command 9F00(H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

Command A001 (H) is a production control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game.

The command A1XX(H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. Note that the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, and therefore a different special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, a different special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round.

Command A301 (H) is a production control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for designating the end of the big hit game.

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) that designates the background display when the game state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (probability variation state background designation command) that designates the background display when the game state is the probability variation state.

Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designating command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by 1. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number addition specification command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has increased by 1. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by 1. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has decreased by 1.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice output board 70. To do.

For example, the game control microcomputer 560, there is a start winning, every time the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the variation pattern of the effect symbol is designated. 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 (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

As a production control command transmission method, production control command data is output from the main board 31 to the production control board 80 via the relay board 77 from the main board 31 one byte by eight parallel signal lines of the production control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) acquisition signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing acquisition of effect control command data is used. 8-bit production control command data of the production control command is output in synchronization with the production 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 fetching 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are the variable display (variation) and the second special of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. It can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display device 8b, and the effect display is performed along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the production parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart 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 board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, the process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 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 starting winning opening 13 or the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the gaming ball has won the first starting winning opening 13. If the second starting opening switch 14a for turning on is turned on, that is, if the starting winning for the first starting winning opening 13 or the starting winning for the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the starting opening switch passage processing is performed. It is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S307 are the following processes.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): is 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 storage number (total reserved storage number) of the numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer. The number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. Moreover, if the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. When making 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 jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over.

Variation pattern setting process (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display until the derived display (stop display) of the display result) is the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, the fluctuation time timer which measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. The control for transmitting the 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 fluctuation process (step S303): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the 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. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

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

Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, the execution time of the special winning opening opening 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 special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting round 1, the special winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game.

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

Big hit end processing (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability variation flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in step S312. In the starting opening switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state (step S1211). If the first starting opening switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S1217. If the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S1212). If the first reserved 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 increments the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1213), and at the same time, the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1214). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1215). .. In the process of step S1215, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Random pattern determination random numbers (random 2) and variation pattern determination random numbers (random 3) are not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the opening switch passing process (at the time of winning a prize). You may make it extract at the time of start of fluctuation of one special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later, or a 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 diagram 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, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variable pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to send the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting port switch 14a is in the on state (step S1217). If the second starting opening switch 14a is not in the on state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second starting opening switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the second reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S1218). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1219), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented 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 the software random number and storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1221). .. In the process of step S1221, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the starting port switch passage processing (at the time of winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to send the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, and if the customer waiting demo designating command has not been sent yet, control is performed to send the customer waiting demo designating command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is executed. finish. Note that, for example, when the CPU 56 transmits the customer waiting demo designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer wait demo designation command, the customer wait demonstration customer command is repeated based on that the customer wait demo designation command transmitted flag is set. It may be controlled not to send the demo designation command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of the special symbol is started.

If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether the second pending storage number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved 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). Is set to "2nd" (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step S54).

In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled so as to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

Next, in the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, the CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=1 in the first reserved storage number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. And stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

That is, the CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value stored in is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers (or the respective second reserved memory numbers) are always extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or, The second reserved memory number)=1, 2, 3, 4 and the order.

Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is subtracted 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 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability variation state background designation command when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 controls to send the normal state background designating command.

In this embodiment, the case where the background designation command is transmitted for each change is shown, but for example, at the start of change, it is determined whether or not the game state has changed since the previous change, and the game is changed. A background designating command according to the changed game state may be transmitted only when the state changes. With such a configuration, the number of times the background designation command is transmitted can be reduced, and the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

In addition, specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) according to the effect control command. Set it to a pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, for each timer interrupt, a background designating command, a variation pattern command, a display result designating command, and a reserved storage number subtracting designating command in this order. Will be sent to 100. Specifically, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, first, a background designation command is transmitted, a variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, a display result designation command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and further 4 ms has elapsed. The reserved storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first special symbol indicating that the process is executed "first" Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processes of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number extracted in steps S1215 and S1221 of the starting opening switch passage process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, and performs the big hit determination. The big hit determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined big hit determination value (see FIG. 8) with a big hit determination random number, and determining that the big hit will be a big hit. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probability changing state (high probability state), the probability of a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability changing state (normal gaming state). More specifically, the probability variation big hit determination table in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 are set) and the number of big hit determination values There is provided a normal big hit judgment table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit judgment table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the jackpot determination table for normal time is used to perform jackpot determination processing. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S62. It should be noted that determining whether or not to be a big hit is to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to determine whether or not to make a stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

The confirmation as to whether or not the current game state is the probability variation state is performed by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, it is decided to be 15R probability big hit or 8R probability big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, when the big hit is decided, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing of, or the timing of ending the variable display of the special symbol 50 times.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 proceeds directly to step S66.

In step S62, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, as the table used for determining the jackpot type to any of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (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. 8B. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C.

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variable jackpot”, 8R probability variable 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 steps S1215 and S1221 of the starting opening switch passage process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. ..

Further, the CPU 56 sets the data showing the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the jackpot type is "15R probability variable jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "8R probability variable jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. To 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, "-" which is a falling symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when "15R probability variation big hit" is determined, "7" is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when "8R probability variation jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

In this embodiment, the big hit type is first determined, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown. However, the method of determining the big symbol type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is The invention is not limited to those shown in the embodiments. For example, a table in which the stop symbols of the special symbols are associated with the jackpot types in advance is prepared, and the stop symbols of the special symbols are first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, and the corresponding jackpots are determined 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 the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines which of the large hit variation pattern type determination tables is the table used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the big hit type. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (step S93). The probability variation flag is set when shifting the game state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, it is decided to be 15R probability big hit or 8R probability big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, when the big hit is decided, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing when the variable display is performed or when the variable display is performed 50 times. If the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S93), the CPU 56 uses the probability variation out-of-range variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A selection is made (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

If the probability variation flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 confirms whether the total pending storage number 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 a normal out-of-range fluctuation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of fluctuation pattern 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 uses the table for determining the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types as a table for use when the variation time is shortened. A fluctuation pattern type determination table is selected (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S93 to S96, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table for out-of-variation for shortening the variation time is selected. If the gaming state is the probability variation state, the probability variation out-of-range variation pattern type determination table is selected. In this case, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S98 described below, and when the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S99. As a pattern, non-reach PA1-2 with shortening variation is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable variation state or when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be displayed.

In this embodiment, the case where 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 storage are different tables are shown. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for variation.

Even if the game state is the probability change state, when the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the fluctuation display of the shortening change is displayed. You may choose not to. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S93, 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 deviation variation pattern type You may make it select a determination table.

Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 2 (fluctuation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) and selects it in the process of step S92, S83, S97, S95 or S96. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S98). When the random number 2 (fluctuation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type determination for generating the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). It is also possible to directly extract the value from the random number counter for use and determine the variation pattern type based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 selects one of the jackpot variation pattern determination table and the out-of-range variation pattern determination table as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S98. One of them is selected (step S99). Further, the random pattern (random number for fluctuation pattern determination) 3 is read from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer), and the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S99 is referred to Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100). If the random number 3 (fluctuation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 causes the variation pattern determination random number counter to generate the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to directly extract the value from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S101). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation 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 in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S103). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S104).

In addition, when it is determined to be out of alignment, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, the variation pattern type may be determined by executing the processing of steps S93 to S96 and S98 based on the determination result of whether to reach. 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 based on the reach determination result, one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected, The variation pattern type may be determined.

Further, also when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, the reach of the reach is determined according to the total number of reserved memories (may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number). The reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not the reach is performed so that the reach probability becomes lower as the number of reserved memories increases.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting one of the effect control commands (see FIG. 9) of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation in accordance with the determined jackpot type and deviation. To do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S105). If not set, the process proceeds to step S109. When the big hit flag is set and the kind of big hit is "15R probability variation big hit", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S106 and S107). Whether or not the "15R probability variable big hit" is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". it can. Further, when the type of the big hit is "8R probability variation big hit", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S106 and S108). Whether or not the "8R probability variable big hit" is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". it can.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not set (N in step S105), that is, when the jackpot is out of the range, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the 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 changing process (step S303) (step S110).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state if set (step S132).

Next, the CPU 56 controls to send a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133).

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (step S305) (step S136).

If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S137), and if not set, that is, in the normal state, the step is performed. The process moves to S141. When the probability variation flag is set, that is, in the 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. When it becomes 0, the probability variation flag is reset (step S140), and the process proceeds to step S141. As a result, the probability change state is changed to the normal state 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 process (step S300) (step S141).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160). If the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S168. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 56 resets the big hit flag (step S165) and controls to send the big hit end designation command (step S166). Then, the CPU 56 causes the big hit end display timer to have a value (e.g., 3.0 seconds) corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time when the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time). Value) is set (step S167), and the process ends.

In step S168, the value of the jackpot 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 the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S169). If not, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S169), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (step S173). Further, the CPU 56 sets a certain number of times (for example, 50 times) in the probability variation 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 process (step S300) (step S176).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart 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 board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the special symbol changing process is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, during the execution of the special symbol changing process), 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 the special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol. For example, if the fluctuating 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 every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, The variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 8a and 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, in the case of shifting to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting. The stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), for the special symbol variation display. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order not to cause a discrepancy between the fluctuation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, fluctuation also occurs in the display result designation command transmission process. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by 1.

In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag is shown, but in the special symbol process process, 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 start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). ..

After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the 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. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets the flag according to the received effect control command, etc. (command analysis process: step). S704).

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

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

After step S706, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Then, it transfers to step S702.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is composed of the 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area to store the received command is used. The command reception number counter has a value of 0-11. The ring buffer format is not always required.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

23 and 24 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read.

If the received effect control command is the variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation 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 specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 10 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result designation command storage area is stored (step S618A).

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

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

If the received effect control command is the normal state background designation command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation state flag indicating the probability variation state is set (step S679A), If it is not set, the process is terminated. If it is set, the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen according to the normal state (for example, a background screen with a blue display color) (step S680).

After that, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag (step S681A) and resets all the appearing final boss flags (step S681B). Details of the appearing final boss flag will be described later with reference to FIG.

If the received effect control command is the probability variation state background designation command (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the probability variation state (for example, a red display). The screen is changed to a color background screen (step S683). Then, the probability variation state flag is set (step S683A), and "0" is set to the boss appearance count K indicating the number of times the boss character has appeared (step S683B).

Here, the effect in the probability changing state in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a super-reach effect in which an ally character competes with an enemy character in a probable state is performed, and when the ally character wins over the enemy character, it is a big hit, and when it is defeated, it is off. As the types of characters that appear as enemy characters, a normal character and a boss character are provided. As the normal character, three types of normal characters A to C are used, and as the boss character, four types of boss characters A to D are used. Each is provided. Then, each time the teammate character wins the boss character, a predetermined item is added, and on condition that all the items are added, a special jackpot effect (premier effect) different from the normal jackpot effect is performed. Has become.

As the items, "ten", "bottom", "to" and "one" are displayed. In the present embodiment, “heaven” wins the boss character A, “lower” wins the boss character B, “ten” wins the boss character C, and boss wins the boss character D. When you do, "1" is added.

Further, the special jackpot effect to be executed is different depending on the item finally given. For example, when "heaven" is added at the end (that is, when the boss character A is finally won), the special jackpot effect for the boss A is performed, and when "bottom" is added at the end (that is, When the boss character B is finally won), the special jackpot effect for the boss B is performed, and when the "command" is added at the end (that is, when the boss character C is finally won), the boss C is used. The special jackpot effect is performed, and when "1" is given at the end (that is, when the boss character D is finally won), the special jackpot effect for the boss D is performed. Hereinafter, the boss character that appears last may be referred to as a “final boss character”.

The above-mentioned boss appearance count K is set to "0" when it is controlled in the probability change state, and is incremented by 1 each time the boss character appears, and when the boss character becomes "4", the special jackpot effect is executed. It is supposed to be done. It should be noted that the number K of appearances of the boss is set to "0" again after execution of the special jackpot production, and is incremented by 1 each time the boss character appears, which is repeated.

If the received production control command is the customer waiting demo designation command (step S685), the production control CPU 101 controls to display the customer waiting demo screen on the production display device 9 after 30 seconds (step S687). .. Specifically, a timer for measuring 30 seconds is set, and when the timer times out, a customer waiting demo screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. When a fluctuation pattern command or the like is received during the measurement, the timer is reset and the measurement ends. After step S687, the number of reserved memories stored in each reserved memory number storage area is cleared (step S688).

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

In the present embodiment, the background designation command is transmitted at the start of each variation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the background designation command is transmitted only when the game state transitions (the probability variation state background designation command is transmitted only in the first variation that transitions to the probability variation state, and the normal state background designation only in the first variation that transitions to the normal state. Command may be sent).

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the production control process processing, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the production symbols is realized. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. 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 may be configured to be executed by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be possible to determine which special symbol variable display is being executed depending on which effect control process process the variable display of the effect symbol is being executed.

Fluctuating pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether a varying pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation 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 the value corresponding to the effect design fluctuation start process (step S801).

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

Production symbol variation process (step S802): The switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) that constitutes the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S803).

Production symbol variation stop process (step S803): The variation of the production symbol is stopped, and the control for deriving and displaying the display result (stopped symbol) is performed. 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 variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

Processing during round (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, when a special winning opening open display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is open (closed) is received, interval display is performed.

Big hit end production process (step S807): In the production display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, the ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect design variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect design display result (stop) 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). (Symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, whereby the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) is performed in accordance with the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (pattern) is realized. In addition, when using the variation pattern designating the pseudo-relation, if the pseudo-relation is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8002 that the chance eye symbol (as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-relationship). For example, like "223" and "445", a combination of a jackpot pattern which is not reach and one symbol shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In addition, in step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 28, 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 If it is a command), the CPU 101 for effect control determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same symbol as the stop symbol. That is, the player cannot recognize which big hit is to be achieved based on the stop symbol.

Then, in the case of "disappearance" (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 the reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

Production control CPU101, for example, to extract a random number for determining the stop symbol, using the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated, 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 values that match the extracted random numbers.

As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that reminds of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right sides are all the same symbol) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop design that reminds the user of disengagement is called a disengagement design.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect setting process for setting the notice effect (step S8003). Here, for example, a predetermined notice effect (e.g., reliability for a big hit) is based on whether or not the fluctuation to be started is a big hit, which big hit type in the case of a big hit, or the read fluctuation pattern. Whether or not to execute a step-up notice that develops to a stage corresponding to, a button effect in which the effect screen is switched by accepting an operation on the operation member from the player, etc. is determined.

After step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a super reach change (step S2701), and if it is a super reach change, executes SP reach effect setting processing for setting the super reach effect. Yes (step S2702).

After step S2702, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the notice effect when executing the notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data that the production control CPU 101 refers to when performing control of the production device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (effect parts) 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 or the like indicating the mode of each variation forming the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol, the display of the effect display device 9 is displayed. (Including production modes other than the production design on the screen.). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the effect time in the effect mode. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image and background displayed on the display screen. Is displayed. In addition, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in the manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

The process table shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern, the contents of the notice effect and the notification effect. If it is decided to execute the notice effect in the processing of step S8004 or the like, it is not decided to execute the notice effect by selecting the process table in which the data corresponding to the notice effect is set. In this case, a process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

Also, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. It should be noted that instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-relation and the sliding effect. May be.

After step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, LED, and accessory) according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8006).

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

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the SP reach effect setting processing. In the SP reach effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation state flag is set (step S3001), and if it is set, whether or not a 15R probability variation jackpot is achieved in the variation to be started. It is determined (step S3002). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the display result designation command storage area is a display result 2 designation command (15R probability variation big hit designation command). If the 15R certainty variation big hit is not achieved (8R certainty variation big hit or out), step S3005 described below is executed.

If the variation is the 15R probability variation big hit, the effect control CPU 101 executes the appearance character type lottery process for determining the appearance character type which is the type of the enemy character appearing in the super reach effect (step S3003). .. Specifically, the appearance character type is determined using the appearance character type lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 31A is an explanatory diagram showing an appearance character type lottery table. Although the appearance character type lottery table shown in FIG. 31(A) is assigned with the determination values corresponding to the number of times boss appearance K and the appearance character type, the example shown in FIG. 31(A) simplifies the description. Shows the ratio of the assigned judgment value. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for appearance character type lottery, and determines it as a decision item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the boss appearance count K is “0”, that is, when the super reach effect in which the boss character appears has not been executed yet, the normal character is 90% and the boss character is 10%. It is determined as the type of appearance character.

For example, when the boss appearance count K is “1” or “2”, that is, when the super reach effect in which the boss character appears has already been executed once or twice, the normal character is at a rate of 50%. The boss character is determined as the appearance character type at a rate of 50%.

For example, when the boss appearance count K is “3”, that is, when the super reach effect in which the boss character appears is already executed three times, the normal character is 70% and the boss character is 30%. Is determined as the appearance character type.

In this way, comparing the case where the boss appearance count K is "0" and the case where "1" to "3", the boss appearance count K is "more" than the case where the boss appearance count K is "0". The boss character is determined as the appearance character type at a higher rate in the case of "1" to "3". Therefore, the boss character appears more frequently when the boss character has already appeared at least once than when the boss character has not yet appeared. As a result, the effect of production can be improved.

Further, comparing the case where the boss appearance count K is “1” or “2” and the case where the boss appearance count K is “3” in this way, the case where the boss appearance count K is “1” or “2” is When the boss appearance count K is "3", the boss character is determined as the appearance character type at a lower rate. Therefore, when the number of appearances of the boss character until the condition for executing the special jackpot production (that all boss characters appear) is one, the appearance ratio of the boss character is low. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for the boss character to appear and perform the special jackpot effect for a long period of time, and it is possible to improve interest.

When the boss appearance count K is “3”, the boss character is determined as the appearance character type at a higher rate than when the boss appearance count K is “0”. If the boss character is determined as the appearance character type at a lower rate when the number K of appearances of the boss is “3” than when the number of times K is “1” or “2”, the number of appearances of the boss When K is “0”, the boss character may be determined as the appearance character type at the following ratio. For example, when the boss appearance count K is “3”, the boss character may be determined as the appearance character type at a rate of 3%.

After step S3003, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the boss character is determined as the appearance character type (step S3004), and when the normal character is determined, the normal character type is determined to determine the type of the normal character. The character determination process is executed (step S3005), and the process proceeds to step S3014. Specifically, the type of normal character is determined using the normal character determination lottery table shown in FIG. 31(B).

FIG. 31B is an explanatory diagram showing a normal character determination lottery table. In the normal character determination lottery table shown in FIG. 31(B), the determination values corresponding to the appearing characters (normal characters A to C) for each variable display result (15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, out) are assigned. In the example shown in FIG. 31(B), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for normal character determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the variable display result is the 15R probability variable big hit, the normal character A is determined as the appearance character at a rate of 10%, the normal character B at a rate of 30%, and the normal character C at a rate of 60%.

For example, when the variable display result is the 8R probability variable big hit, the normal character A is determined as the appearance character at 20%, the normal character B at 30%, and the normal character C at 50%.

For example, when the variable display result is a failure, the normal character A is determined as the appearance character at a rate of 50%, the normal character B at a rate of 30%, and the normal character C at a rate of 20%.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the reliability of the appearing normal character is as follows: normal character A<normal character B<normal character C.

When the boss character is determined as the appearance character type in step S3004, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the boss appearance count K is "0" (step S3006), and is "0". In this case, the process for determining the appearance order of the boss characters (steps S3007 to S3009) is performed. Here, when the boss appearance count K is “0”, the boss appearance count K is controlled when the boss character appears for the first time under the control of the probability change state or when all boss characters have finished appearance. This is the first time the boss character has appeared since it was reset.

In step S3007, the effect control CPU 101 performs the final boss selection lottery for determining the final boss character (step S3007). Specifically, the final boss character is determined using the final boss selection lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 32A is an explanatory diagram showing a final boss selection lottery table. In the final boss selection lottery table shown in FIG. 32(A), the determination value corresponding to the final boss character is assigned to each of the final bosses that have already appeared, but the example shown in FIG. 32(A) simplifies the description. Therefore, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the final boss selection lottery, and determines it as a decision item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

The final boss that has already appeared is identified based on the final boss flags A to D that indicate whether or not the corresponding boss character has appeared as the final boss character. FIG. 32B is an explanatory diagram showing an already-appeared final boss flag storage area for storing an already-appeared final boss flag. In any of the appearing final boss flags, "0" indicates that the flag has been reset, and "1" indicates that the flag has been set. For example, when the appearance final boss flag A is set, it indicates that the boss character A has already appeared as the final boss character. Similarly, when the appeared final boss flag B is set, it is specified that the boss character B has already appeared as the final boss character, and when the appeared final boss flag C is set, the boss character C is the final boss. It is specified that the character has already appeared, and if the already-appeared final boss flag D is set, it indicates that the boss character D has already appeared as the final boss character.

In the final boss selection lottery table shown in FIG. 32(A), when the final boss character has not yet appeared (when no final boss flag has already been set), the boss characters A to D are set at a rate of 25%. Is determined as the final boss character.

If the final appeared boss is the boss character A (when only the final final boss flag A is set), the boss character B is 33%, the boss character C is 33%, and the boss character 34 is 34%. The boss character D is determined as the final boss character.

If the final appeared boss is the boss character B (when only the final final boss flag B is set), the boss character A is 34%, the boss character C is 33%, and the boss character C is 33%. The boss character D is determined as the final boss character.

If the final appeared boss is the boss character C (when only the final final boss flag C is set), the boss character A is 33%, the boss character B is 34%, and the boss character 33 is 33%. The boss character D is determined as the final boss character.

If the final appeared boss is the boss character D (only the final final boss flag D is set), the boss character A is 33%, the boss character B is 33%, and the boss character 34 is 34%. The boss character C is determined as the final boss character.

If the final bosses who have appeared are boss characters A and B (when the final boss flags A and B have been set), boss characters C and D are determined as final boss characters at a rate of 50%.

When the final bosses who have appeared are boss characters A and C (when the final boss flags A and C have been set), boss characters B and D are determined as final boss characters at a rate of 50%.

If the appeared final bosses are boss characters A and D (when the appeared final boss flags A and D are set), the boss characters B and C are determined as final boss characters at a rate of 50%.

When the final bosses who have appeared are boss characters B and C (when the final boss flags B and C that have already appeared are set), boss characters A and D are determined as final boss characters at a rate of 50%.

If the final appeared bosses are boss characters B and D (when the final appeared boss flags B and D are set), the boss characters A and C are determined as final boss characters at a rate of 50%.

If the appeared final bosses are boss characters C and D (when the appeared final boss flags C and D are set), the boss characters A and B are determined as final boss characters at a rate of 50% each.

If the appeared final bosses are boss characters A, B, C (when the appeared final boss flags A, B, C are set), the boss character D is determined as the final boss character at a rate of 100%.

If the appeared final boss is the boss characters A, B, D (when the appeared final boss flags A, B, D are set), the boss character C is determined as the final boss character at a rate of 100%.

If the appeared final boss is the boss characters A, C, D (when the appeared final boss flags A, C, D are set), the boss character B is determined as the final boss character at a rate of 100%.

If the appeared final boss is the boss characters B, C, D (when the appeared final boss flags B, C, D are set), the boss character A is determined as the final boss character at a rate of 100%.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the boss character that has already appeared as the final boss character cannot be selected again as the final boss character. Since this is a configuration for executing the special jackpot effect associated with the last-added item, and the item is associated with the boss character, among the special jackpots of multiple types. This is because the special jackpot that has not been executed yet is executed to improve the interest. Note that the boss character that has already appeared as the final boss character may be one that cannot be selected as long as it is difficult to be selected again as the final boss character. For example, if the final boss that has already appeared is the boss character A. If (only the final appeared boss flag A is set), the boss character A is 1%, the boss character B is 33%, the boss character C is 33%, and the boss character C is 33%. The boss character D may be determined as the final boss character.

After step S3007, the effect control CPU 101 executes a boss appearance pattern determination lottery for determining a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of the boss characters is patterned (step S3008). Specifically, the boss appearance pattern is determined using the boss appearance pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 32(C).

FIG. 32C is an explanatory diagram showing a boss appearance pattern determination lottery table. Although the determination value corresponding to the boss appearance pattern is assigned to each final boss character in the boss appearance pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 32(C), the description is simplified in the example shown in FIG. 32(C). Therefore, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for boss appearance pattern determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

As shown in the figure, as the boss appearance pattern, boss appearance patterns Pa1 to Pa6 whose final boss character is the boss character A, boss appearance patterns Pb1 to Pb6 whose final boss character is the boss character B, and final boss character C are the boss character C. Boss appearance patterns Pc1 to Pc6 and boss appearance patterns Pd1 to Pd6 whose final boss character is the boss character D are provided.

Pa1 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character B, boss character C, boss character D, and boss character A. Pa2 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character B, boss character D, boss character C, and boss character A. Pa3 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character C, boss character B, boss character D, and boss character A. Pa4 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character C, boss character D, boss character B, and boss character A. Pa5 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character D, boss character B, boss character C, and boss character A. Pa6 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character D, boss character C, boss character B, and boss character A.

Pb1 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character A, boss character C, boss character D, and boss character B. Pb2 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character A, boss character D, boss character C, and boss character B. Pb3 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character C, boss character A, boss character D, and boss character B. Pb4 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character C, boss character D, boss character A, and boss character B. Pb5 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character D, boss character A, boss character C, and boss character B. Pb6 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character D, boss character C, boss character A, and boss character B.

Pc1 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character A, boss character B, boss character D, and boss character C. Pc2 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character A, boss character D, boss character B, and boss character C. Pc3 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character B, boss character A, boss character D, and boss character C. Pc4 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character B, boss character D, boss character A, and boss character C. Pc5 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character D, boss character A, boss character B, and boss character C. Pc6 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character D, boss character B, boss character A, and boss character C.

Pd1 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character A, boss character B, boss character C, and boss character D. Pd2 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character A, boss character C, boss character B, and boss character D. Pd3 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character B, boss character A, boss character C, and boss character D. Pd4 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character B, boss character C, boss character A, and boss character D. Pd5 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character C, boss character A, boss character B, and boss character D. Pd6 is a boss appearance pattern in which the appearance order of boss characters is boss character C, boss character B, boss character A, and boss character D.

For example, when the final boss character is the boss character A, Pa1 and Pa2 are determined as 16% each, and Pa3 to Pa6 are determined as 17% each as a boss appearance pattern.

For example, when the final boss character is the boss character B, Pb1 and Pb2 are determined as boss appearance patterns at a rate of 16% and Pb3 to Pb6 at a rate of 17%.

For example, if the final boss character is the boss character C, Pc1 and Pc2 are determined as 16% each, and Pc3 to Pc6 are determined as 17% each as a boss appearance pattern.

For example, if the final boss character is the boss character D, Pd1 and Pd2 are determined as 16% each, and Pd3 to Pd6 are determined as 17% each as a boss appearance pattern.

After step S3008, the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined boss appearance pattern (step S3009).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines a boss character to appear based on the stored boss appearance pattern and the boss appearance count K (step S3010). Specifically, if the boss appearance count K is “0”, the boss character in the first order in the stored boss appearance pattern is determined, and if the boss appearance count K is “1”, the stored boss character. The boss character in the second order in the appearance pattern is determined, and if the number of boss appearances K is "2", the boss character in the third order in the stored boss appearance pattern is determined, and the number of boss appearances K is ". If it is "3", the final boss character in the stored boss appearance pattern is determined.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 increments the boss appearance count K by 1 (step S3011), and when the boss appearance count K becomes "4", the appearance final boss flag corresponding to the boss character selected in step S3010. Is set (Y in step S3012, S3013). Then, the reach effect according to the determined character is set (step S3014).

If the probability variation state flag is not set in step S3001, the reach effect according to the effect pattern is set (step S3015).

FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing the effect of the effect of changing the effect design (step S802) in the effect control process processing. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is an item giving timing for giving an item (step S3301). Specifically, the timing of winning the boss character in the variation that is the 15R certainty variation jackpot is set as the item provision timing.

When it is the item giving timing, the effect controlling CPU 101 determines the giving item according to the type of the appearing boss character (step S3302). Specifically, if the boss character A is “heaven”, the boss character B is “bottom”, the boss character C is “top”, and the boss character D is “one”. decide. Then, the item addition display indicating that the decided item is added is started (step S3303).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and also subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8112).

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the effect symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 moves to step S867. In this embodiment, as will be 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. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare production has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the production symbol in step S862. Without repeating, the process proceeds to step S867.

If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (delayed symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S862). It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the effect symbol in response to receipt of the symbol confirmation 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 is the fanfare flag (big hit start designation command reception flag) set? It is confirmed whether or not (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and executes a big hit effect selection process for selecting a big hit effect (step). S868A).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the fanfare effect (step S869). Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step S870), and the content of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, various lamps as effect parts, and speaker 27 as effect parts) is executed (step S870A). After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S871).

When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S863 (that is, when the outlying symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, as soon as the variation pattern command reception flag is confirmed, the variation pattern command is received. 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 variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the big hit production selection process. In the big hit effect selection process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the boss appearance count K is "4" (step S3401), and if not, selects a normal big hit effect (step). S3402).

When the boss appearance count K is "4", the effect control CPU 101 sets the boss appearance count K to "0" (step S3403), finishes the item addition display (step S3404), and finally adds. A special jackpot effect corresponding to the selected item is selected (step S3405). The last added item can be specified based on the stored boss appearance pattern. Specifically, the item corresponding to the last boss character in the stored boss appearance pattern is specified as the last added item. For example, if the boss appearance pattern is any of Pa1 to Pa6, “heaven” is selected, if it is any of Pb1 to Pb6, “bottom” is selected, and if it is any of Pc1 to Pc6, “to” is selected, Pd1 to If it is any of Pd6, "1" is specified as the item finally given. The special jackpot effect according to the item finally given is a special jackpot effect for boss A in which the boss character A appears if the item last given is "heaven", and is given last. If the item is "lower", it means the special jackpot production for the boss B in which the boss character B appears. If the item finally given is "tower", the special jackpot production for the boss C in which the boss character C appears. That is, if the item added last is "one", it means a special jackpot effect for the boss D in which the boss character D appears.

When step S3405 is executed, effects corresponding to the item finally given are set as fanfare effects, mid-round effects, interval effects, and ending effects. Specifically, in step S869, a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect corresponding to the item finally given is selected, and a process table according to the mid-round effect corresponding to the item finally given is selected in steps S1908 and S3936. In step S2921, the process table corresponding to the interval effect according to the item finally given is selected in step S2921, and the process table according to the ending effect according to the item finally given is selected in step S3953. Similarly, when step S3402 is executed, normal effects are set as the fanfare effect, the in-round effect, the interval effect, and the ending effect. It should be noted that any one or more of the fanfare effect, the mid-round effect, the interval effect, and the ending effect may be executed as the special jackpot effect. Further, it is also possible to execute a special mid-round effect in which only a predetermined round is different from usual.

In the gaming machine that executes the notification effect for informing the playing method in the big hit game state, when step S3405 is executed, an effect different from the normal one as the notification effect (for example, depending on the last item given) Effect) may be set. For example, in the case of a gaming machine that hits a game ball to the right side area on the game board 6 (so-called right hitting) in a big hit game state, a display mode such as "aim for the right" or a sound mode is usually set. May be different from.

In addition, a so-called over-winning (a winning that exceeds the upper limit number (for example, 10) of the winning numbers of the game balls to the large winning opening for each round in the big hit gaming state. In the gaming machine that executes the over-winning notification production for notifying that the over-winning has occurred when the winning of the big winning hole that occurs until the winning opening is controlled to be closed.) When S3405 is executed, an effect different from the usual one (for example, an effect corresponding to the item lastly given) may be executed as the over-prize notification effect.

After step S3405, the effect control CPU 101 resets all the appeared final boss flags when all the appeared final boss flags are set (Y in step S3406, S3407).

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the big hit display process (step S804) in the effect control process process. In the big hit display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the special winning opening opening flag indicating that the special winning opening opening display command is received is set (that is, the special winning opening at the start of round 1). It is confirmed whether or not the open display command has been received (step S1901). When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) according to the content of the process data n. The control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc. is executed (step S1903). The process data n is the data in the process table of the fanfare effect selected in step S869, and is the data switched in step S1905 every 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, switches the process data (step S1905). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step S1906).

When the special winning opening opening flag is set (Y in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening opening flag (step S1907).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding 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), an effect device (as a part for effects). The effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and the speaker 27 as effect parts are controlled (step S1910).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes a winning counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the first big winning opening and the second big 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 S805) (step S1912).

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the process (step S805) during the round in the effect control process process. In the processing during the round, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the after-special-winner-opening flag indicating that the command for designating after opening the special winning opening has been set (step S2901). When the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S2902), and the effect device (effect display) according to the content of the process data n. The device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, and the like are controlled (step S2903).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not 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, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step S2906).

When the flag after opening the special winning opening is set in step S2901 (Y in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 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 effect control CPU 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), an effect device (as a part for effect). The effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and the speaker 27 as effect parts are controlled (step S2923).

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

38 and 39 are flowcharts showing post-round processing (step S806) in the effect control process processing. In the post-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S3901). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big winning mouth opening flag indicating that the big winning opening opening designation command is received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S3902). When the special winning opening opening 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 content 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 effect control CPU 101 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S3905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S3906). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step S3907).

In step S3902, when the special winning opening opening flag is set (Y in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening opening flag (step S3932).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table according to the effect during the round (step S3936), starts the process timer (step S3940), and then the content of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data). 1, the sound number data 1) is executed to control the effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, various lamps as effect parts, and speaker 27 as effect parts) (step S3941).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes the 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 S805) (step S3944).

When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big hit end designation command reception flag (step 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) for the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game. The performance period measurement timer is set (step S3954).

Next, the effect control CPU 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), an effect device (as a part for effects). The effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and the speaker 27 as effect parts are controlled (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 S807) (step S3957).

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending effect process (step S807) in the effect control process 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). The production period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all rounds of the big hit game have been completed in the post-round processing (see step S806). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S972).

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) according to the content of the process data n. , Speaker 27, etc.) is executed (step S974). For example, an effect of displaying that the jackpot is over or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (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 the command reception flags such as the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variation 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. FIG. 41 shows a display example of the effect display device 9 when Pb1 is selected as the boss appearance pattern in the case where a big hit occurs without being controlled from the probability changing state to the normal state (so-called “long-span vacation”). Is shown.

First, (1) a super-reach effect in which the 15R probability variation big hit occurs and a battle with the boss character A is performed, and (2) the boss character A is won and the item of "heaven" is given To be done. Then, (3) since only "heaven" is stored as the item, a normal big hit effect is executed.

Next, (4) the super-reach effect of fighting the boss character C is executed due to a fluctuation that causes a 15R sudden change jackpot, and (5) that the boss character C is won and the item of "command" is added. Be informed. Then, (6) since the "heavens" and the "rules" are stored as the items, the normal big hit effect is executed.

Furthermore, (7) a change that becomes a 15R probability variation jackpot occurs, a super-reach effect to play against the boss character D is executed, and (8) it is notified that the boss character D is won and an item of "one" is given. To be done. Then, (9) "ten", "to" and "one" are stored as items, so that a normal big hit effect is executed.

Finally, (10) the 15R probability variation jackpot variation occurs, and the super-reach effect of playing against the boss character B is executed, and (11) the boss character B is won and the item "lower" is given. Be informed. Then, (12) since all the items are stored, the special jackpot effect is executed. At this time, since the last item added was "bottom", the special jackpot effect for boss B is executed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is determined that a gaming machine capable of playing a game has a predetermined condition (in this example, a predetermined variable display result (15R probability variation big hit)). In addition to winning a predetermined lottery (appearing character type lottery), it may be either a predetermined variable display result or a predetermined lottery. A specific effect (in this example, a super reach effect to win the boss character in this example) based on the selection of a pattern, the detection of a predetermined movement of the player, or the establishment of a predetermined timing. ) Capable of executing a specific effect execution unit (in this example, a part of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S3014 and S8004 when Y in step S3004 and then executes steps S8006 and S8105), Special effect execution means (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the special effect (special jackpot effect in this example) based on the specific effect being executed a predetermined number of times (four times in this example). In step S3401, the step S3405 is executed, and steps S870A, S1903, S1910, S2903, S2923, S3904, S3941, S3956, and S974 are included), and the specific effect executing means is After executing the effect, the specific effect can be executed at a higher rate than before the execution of the specific effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the appearance character type lottery process (step S3003). When the number K of appearances of the boss is “1” or more, the boss character is determined as the appearance character at a higher rate than when the number K of appearances of the boss is “0” (see FIG. 31(A)). )See)). As a result, the effect of production can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the super reach effect in which the boss character appears has been described as "specific effect" and the special jackpot effect is described as "special effect", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the meter increase effect for accumulating the meters displayed on the effect display device 9 can be executed as the “specific effect”, and the meter increase effect is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) and the value indicated by the meter is the upper limit value. The special effect may be executed as the “special effect” based on the fact that Specifically, when the meter is displayed over a plurality of fluctuations, and when the configuration that develops into super reach performance based on the value indicated by the meter reaching the upper limit value, a non-reach deviation fluctuation causes a meter increase performance. Although not executed, in the super reach variation, the meter increase effect may be executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) to set the value indicated by the meter as the upper limit value, and the super reach effect may be developed. Even in that case, after the specific effect (meter increase effect) is executed, the specific effect (meter increase effect) can be executed at a higher rate than before the specific effect (meter increase effect) is executed. (While the meter increase effect in the non-reach deviation is not executed before the first meter increase effect in the super reach change is executed, the meter increase effect is executed in the change after the first meter increase effect in the super reach change is executed. It is feasible to execute the second and third meter increase effects.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (a big hit game state in this example) that is advantageous to the player, and is a special state that is easier to control in an advantageous state than a normal state (in this example, , Probably changed state. It may be a time-saving state.) Special state control means (in this example, the part that executes step S173 in the game control microcomputer 560) and a specific effect are executed. Based on the above, adding means (in this example, character display of "heaven", "down", "to" and "one") (in this example, step S3303 in the effect control microcomputer 100) is executed. Part) and at least storage means capable of storing an item given while being controlled to a special state (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3303 and then the number of times the boss appears K). Continues to display items until step 4 becomes "4" (step S3404 is not executed until step S3401 becomes Y)), and the special effect executing means has a predetermined number (4 in this example). The special effect can be executed based on the item being stored (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has the boss appearance count K, which is the same value as the number of stored items, of “4”). In that case (step S3401 Y), step S3405 is executed). As a result, the effect of production can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the character display of each character (“heaven”, “down”, “to” and “one”) is given as an item, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an item may be added by displaying a character or graphic icon.

Further, the type of item to be given may be different depending on the boss appearance pattern. For example, if the decided boss appearance pattern is Pa1, "heaven", "lower", "to" and "one" are selected, and if Pa2 is "end", "all", "control" and "win". , Pc1, character icons A to D may be added as items, and if Pd1, graphic icons A to D may be added as items.

Further, in the present embodiment, the item of the type associated with the type of the appearing boss character (that is, the type of the specific effect) is given, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an item of a type according to the boss appearance count K (that is, the number of executions of the specific effect) may be added. Specifically, when the first boss character is won, it is "heaven", when the second boss character is won, it is "bottom", when the third boss character is won, it is "Tou", and finally, the boss character is When winning, "1" may be added.

Further, which item to be given may be determined by a lottery. In that case, which item may be given may be determined based on the number of times the boss has appeared K or the type of the boss character that has appeared, or may be related to the number of times the boss has appeared K and the type of boss character that has appeared. Instead, it may be determined which item should be given.

Further, the item to be given may be determined based on the movement of the player. For example, it is assumed that the options of a plurality of items are displayed, one of the options is selected based on the operation of a predetermined effect member (the push button 120 or the stick controller 122), and the item corresponding to the option is given. Good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special jackpot production is executed on condition that all predetermined specific items (for example, "heaven", "lower", "to" and "one") are stored. However, in order to make the player recognize what kind of item is the special jackpot execution condition, the item to be stored in order to satisfy the execution condition (that is, the item that has not been given yet) ) May be suggested. For example, by displaying the columns of "heaven", "lower", "to" and "one" in advance, the item to be stored is suggested, and the display mode of the column corresponding to the given item is changed ( For example, the fields may be displayed in white in advance, and the fields corresponding to the given items may be painted in black). As a result, it is possible to recognize which item should be acquired to satisfy the execution condition of the special jackpot production, and it is possible to promote a positive game by the player.

In particular, the order of appearance of the items is uncertain, as in the case where the item is associated with the type of the boss character that appears and the item is determined by a random lottery. If it is a rule, it is difficult for the player to guess the item to be stored when a small number (for example, 1 to 2) of items are given. Therefore, by suggesting the items to be stored as described above, a more prominent effect (active promotion of the game by the player) can be obtained.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect at a low ratio when the number of items less than the predetermined number and close to the predetermined number (three in this example) is stored. It is possible (in the present example, the effect control microcomputer 100, in the appearance character type lottery process (see step S3003), if the boss appearance count K is "3", the boss appearance count K is "1". , "2", the boss character is determined as the appearing character at a lower rate (see FIG. 31(A)). As a result, the effect of production can be improved. Specifically, since it becomes difficult to execute the specific effect in the period immediately before the predetermined number of items are stored, the game in the period can be effectively agitated, and the interest can be improved.

Here, the “low rate” is before the number of items less than the predetermined number and close to the predetermined number (three in this example) is stored, and the specific effect is executed once. It is a low rate compared to the execution rate of the specific effect in the state after performing. It should be noted that the execution rate of the specific effect in a state where the specific effect has not been executed even once may be higher or lower than the execution rate.

Further, in the present embodiment, the giving unit can give a plurality of types of items (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays four types of characters (“heaven”, “bottom”, “standard”). , And "one") can be added as items), and the special effect execution means can execute plural kinds of special effects, and plural kinds of special effects at different ratios based on the order in which the items are added. Either of the above can be executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the super reach effect in which the four types of boss characters A to D appear, and by executing step S3405, The special jackpot effect associated with the item given to is executed at a rate of 100%). Thereby, attention can be paid to the execution order of the specific effects, and the effect of the effects can be improved.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that only the last-added item is focused as the "order in which items are added", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to execute one of the special jackpot effects at different ratios based on the items added in a predetermined order other than the last (for example, the items added first, second, or third). Good. Alternatively, one of the special jackpot effects may be executed at different ratios based on the order in which a plurality of items are given (for example, the third and last given items). The order in which a plurality of items are given may be a continuous order such as the first and second, or a non-continuous order such as the first and the last.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special jackpot effect associated with the order in which the items are given is executed at a rate of 100%, but it may be executed at a rate of less than 100%. For example, when the item added last is "heaven", 70% of the special jackpot effect for boss A is performed, 20% of the special jackpot effect for boss B, and 10%. The special jackpot effect for the boss C may be performed at the ratio.

Further, in the present embodiment, each boss character can appear only once from the appearance of the first boss character to the appearance of all the boss characters, but the boss character appears first. The same boss character may appear multiple times before all the boss characters appear.

For example, if the boss character that appears each time the execution of the super reach effect in which the boss character appears is determined by a lottery, first, by performing a lottery in which any boss character can be selected, The same boss character may appear multiple times after the boss character appears until all boss characters appear. In that case, since the boss character that has already appeared may appear to be boring to the player, the selection ratio of the boss character that has already appeared may be higher than the selection ratio of the boss character that has not yet appeared. By lowering it, it is desirable to suppress the frequency of appearance of the same boss character a plurality of times from the appearance of the first boss character to the appearance of all the boss characters.

Further, for example, even in the configuration in which the boss appearance pattern is determined as in the present embodiment, the same boss character appears multiple times after the boss character first appears until all boss characters appear. A special boss appearance pattern may be provided. Even in that case, since the boss character that has already appeared may appear boring to the player, the selection ratio of the special boss appearance pattern is set to all bosses after the boss character first appeared. Each boss character appears only once until the character appears.By setting the ratio lower than the selection rate of the normal boss appearance pattern, the same boss character will not appear until all boss characters appear after the first boss character appears. It is desirable to suppress the frequency of appearance multiple times.

Further, in the present embodiment, the item is always added when the boss character appears, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not the item is given may be determined by lottery even when the boss character appears.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the boss character is configured to appear only when the 15R probability variation jackpot is obtained, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured so that it can appear even in the case of an 8R certainty variation big hit or a failure.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the super reach effect to win all boss characters is executed and the special jackpot effect is executed, the boss character can appear again, but the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration may be employed in which no boss character appears after executing the super-reach effect that wins over all boss characters and the special jackpot effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the boss appearance pattern is selected to collectively determine the order in which the boss characters appear, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each time a boss character is determined to appear, a lottery may be executed to select which boss character to appear. In this case, the selection ratio of the boss characters that have already appeared may be set to be low, so that the boss characters that have not yet appeared may be given priority to appear. As a result, interest can be improved. In that case, the boss character that has already appeared as the final boss character is selected again as the final boss character by increasing the selection ratio of the boss character that has already appeared as the final boss character higher than the selection ratio of the other boss characters. Can be suppressed and interest can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the final boss character is determined, the boss appearance pattern is selected based on the determination result (see FIG. 30), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any boss appearance pattern may be selected from all boss appearance patterns without determining the final boss character. Also in this case, similarly to the present embodiment, by setting the selection ratio of the boss appearance pattern which is the final boss character, which is already the final boss character, to be low, the boss that has not yet appeared as the final boss character. The character may be preferentially made to appear. As a result, interest can be improved.

In addition, a motion detection means capable of detecting a motion by the player, and a predetermined performance capable of executing a predetermined performance in response to the continuous motion in which the player performs a plurality of motions during the detection effective period by the motion detection means. The predetermined effect executing means is capable of executing the predetermined effect on the basis of a predetermined operation different from the continuous operation performed by the player, assuming that the continuous operation has been executed. It may be considered that the continuous operation is executed based on the predetermined operation until the predetermined time elapses, and may not be considered that the continuous operation is executed even if the predetermined operation is started after the predetermined period. Specifically, description will be made using Modification 1 below. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

In the first modification, an automatic continuous hitting function is provided as a function of the effect control microcomputer 100. The automatic continuous hitting function is, for example, based on that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for a first period of time, for example, 4 seconds, and the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started. This is a function that counts the number of operations one by one each time a second period such as seconds elapses and performs detection as if the push button 120 is repeatedly hit.

In the first modification, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a specific continuous hit effect capable of executing a predetermined effect in response to the player performing a continuous hit operation including an automatic continuous hit operation. The specific continuous hit effect is executed in response to execution of a continuous operation in which the player performs a plurality of operations, such as continuous hits, during the detection effective period of the operation detecting means capable of detecting the specific operation by the player. It is a directed production.

In the modified example 1, as the repeated hit operation, the player repeatedly hits the push button 120 by himself, and the player presses the push button 120 for a specific time (for example, 1 second or longer). Any of the automatic continuous hitting operation performed by performing an operation (continuous pushing operation) can be performed. As an effect mode when the effect according to the repeated hit operation is executed, the effect mode when the effect according to the operation of the self-powered continuous hit is executed is called the self-powered continuous hit mode. The effect mode when it is being executed is called the automatic continuous hitting mode.

In the first modification, a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character are confronted with each other is executed as the specific continuous hit effect. For example, a life display area for displaying the life (endurance) of the enemy character in a level is displayed, and an operation-corresponding display is displayed which decreases in response to an attack from the teammate character in response to the operation of the push button 120.

Here, an example of the operation effect control timing regarding the self-powered continuous hit and the automatic continuous hit in the specific continuous hit effect will be described. FIG. 42 is a timing chart showing operation effect control timing relating to self-powered continuous hits and automatic continuous hits in a specific continuous hit effect.

As shown in FIG. 42, in the specific continuous stroke effect, the effective period of the continuous stroke operation is from a first timing such as at the start of the reach state to a predetermined timing such as immediately before the end of the variable display. It is set to a period (for example, 10 seconds).

The self-sustainable continuous stroke startable period is set in correspondence with the entire period of the effective period of the continuous strike operation. The auto-repeating start possible period starts when a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses from the start of the period in the effective period of the consecutive-stroke operation, and a specific period (for example, the first half of the effective period of the consecutive-stroke operation). (Period) The period until the elapsed time is set. Note that the auto-striking startable period may start at the start of the period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation. As the automatic continuous hit start impossible period, a period after the elapse of the automatic continuous hit startable period during the valid period of the continuous hit operation is set.

During the self-sustaining continuous stroke startable period, the self-responding low action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the effect effect on the life display area according to the execution of the self-repeating force is controlled to a degree equal to or less than a predetermined degree is set. The self-consistent high-strength high action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life display area according to the execution of the self-strike continuous hit is controlled to a degree higher than a predetermined degree is included. As a result, even during the same self-powered continuous stroke startable period, the action mode (degree of action) of the action effect executed corresponding to the self-powered continuous hit is different between the self-powered continuous hit low action setting period and the self-powered continuous hit high action setting period. In this way, the self-sustainable continuous stroke startable period is set such that the action mode of the action effect differs depending on the remaining period of the operation valid period.

Since the self-sustaining continuous stroke startable period and the continuous striking operation valid period are the same, it is basically possible to perform self-sustaining continuous striking operation at any time during the continuous striking operation valid period, and the above-described action is taken in accordance with the self-sustaining continuous striking operation. The production can be executed. During the self-powered continuous hit low action setting period during the self-powered continuous hit startable period, a low-action action effect can be executed based on the self-powered continuous hit. During the self-consecutive hitting high action setting period during the period in which the self-sustaining continuous hit can be started, it is possible to execute the action effect of high action based on the self-consecutive hit.

In this way, the self-sustaining continuous stroke startable period is such that the first half is the self-sustaining low-acting setting period and the latter half is the self-sustaining high-acting setting period, so that the action effect according to the self-responding consecutively is the variable display result display timing The production can be linked so as to correspond to. For example, during the self-sustaining continuous stroke startable period, when the start timing of the self-sustaining consecutive hits is the timing during the self-sustaining consecutive low-acting setting period, a slow action effect due to the self-sustaining consecutive low-acting setting progresses according to the self-sustaining consecutive hits. , After that, when it becomes the self-pulsing high action setting period due to the lapse of time, an immediate action production progresses according to the self-responding, and the life display area life display is changed at the timing before derivation display of the variable display result. An effect is produced in which the level is changed to a value according to the display result. For example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life display area is set to “0” before the derivation display, and when the deviant display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life display area is immediately before the derivation display. An effect is made to reach a specific level of "1" or higher.

If the start timing of the self-powered continuous hit is during the self-powered continuous hit high effect setting period during the period in which the self-powered continuous hit can be started, the self-powered continuous hit high speed setting causes the self-powered continuous hit to start promptly in response to the self-powered continuous hit. It is possible to perform an effect that the level of the life display in the life display area is set to a value according to the variable display result at a timing before the derivation display of the variable display result.

During the automatic continuous stroke startable period during the continuous continuous stroke operation effective period, the degree of the action mode (life reduction) of the action effect on the life display area according to the execution of the automatic continuous stroke is controlled to a certain degree. As a result, the automatic continuous hit startable period is set such that the action mode of the action effect is constant regardless of the remaining period of the operation valid period.

During the automatic continuous stroke startable period, it is considered that the continuous continuous stroke operation has been executed based on the long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) or longer, and the automatic continuous stroke can be started. The above-described action effect can be executed in response to the repeated hitting operation. During the automatic continuous hit start impossible period during the continuous hit operation effective period, even if the long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time or more is started, it is not considered that the continuous hit operation is executed, and the automatic continuous hit cannot be started. is there. In the automatic continuous hit startable period, unlike the self-powered continuous hit startable period, the action effect in a constant action mode can be executed based on the automatic continuous hit.

In this way, when an automatic continuous hit that can be started during the automatic continuous hit startable period is executed, it is possible to perform an action effect in a certain action mode from the beginning to the end of the automatic continuous hit, so that the automatic continuous hit is performed. Accordingly, a certain action effect is set by the automatic repeated hit action setting, and at the timing before the derivation display of the variable display result, the level of the life display area of the life display area is set to a value according to the variable display result as described above. Is performed.

Note that the automatic continuous hit startable period and the self-powered continuous hit low action setting period may be set as the same period, and the automatic continuous hit start impossible period and the self-powered continuous hit high action set period may be set as the same period. Further, as shown in FIG. 42, when the automatic continuous hitting startable period and the self-powered continuous hit low action setting period are set to different periods, for example, at least one of the beginning of the period and the end of the period is set to different periods. May be done. Further, the automatic continuous hitting impossible period and the self-powered continuous hitting high action setting period may be set to different periods, in which case, for example, at least one of the beginning and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done.

In the consecutive hit production process described above, it is considered that the consecutive hit operation is executed based on the long press operation of the push button 120 for a specific period until a predetermined period such as the automatic consecutive hit startable period elapses, and the automatic consecutive hit start is possible. Even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during the period in which the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started after the period has elapsed, it is not considered that the continuous hitting operation has been executed. Thereby, based on whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed in the continuous hitting operation valid period, whether the continuous hitting operation has been executed or whether the continuous hitting operation has not been performed can improve the fun of the effect. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

In addition, in the gaming machine capable of executing variable display, at least the specific display corresponding to the variable display, the normal mode, the first specific mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the second suggesting the effect content The specific display unit includes a specific display unit that can be displayed in any of the display modes including the specific mode, and an effect execution unit that can execute the effect suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode. After displaying the specific display in the second specific mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode when the production of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is executed. It may be changeable. Specifically, description will be made using Modification 2 below. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

In the second modification, instead of the first pending storage display section 18c and the second pending storage display section 18d, a pending storage display section that displays either one of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is provided. ing. For example, the pending storage display unit displays the first pending storage number in the low base state, while displaying the second pending storage number in the high base state. In the second modification, an active display section that displays an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is provided on the left side of the hold storage display section.

In the second modification, as a display mode of the hold display displayed in the hold storage display unit, a normal display mode showing reliability for a big hit (probability change/normal/sudden change probability big hit) or a small hit, and a predetermined effect. A production suggestion display mode for suggesting execution is provided.

The normal display mode includes “white” displayed in white, “red” displayed in red, and “gold” displayed in gold, and includes a big hit (probability change/normal/a sudden change big hit) and The reliability of being a small hit is gold> red> white.

In the effect suggestion display mode, by displaying the character "special", the first special suggestion mode that indicates that it is a target for advance notice of the special zone effect, and by displaying the character "special?", the special zone effect is displayed. Displaying the second special suggestion mode that suggests that it is the subject of advance notice, the pseudo-link suggestion mode that indicates that the pseudo-link is executed by displaying the characters "NEXT", and the character "SP" The SP suggesting mode suggesting that the super reach is developed. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the special zone effect is a notice target, while the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether the special zone effect is a notice object. It is a display mode to obtain. The pseudo-relationship suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the pseudo-ream mode is executed, and the SP suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the super reach is developed.

The special zone effect is an effect in which a special background different from a normal background is displayed by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. In addition, the special zone effect has a structure in which the greater the number of executions, the higher the reliability with respect to a big hit (probable change/normal/sudden change big hit) or a small hit. Hereinafter, starting the execution of the special zone effect may be referred to as “rushing into the special zone”.

Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The rush success effect is an effect indicating that it is decided to enter the special zone after suggesting that the special zone is entered (for example, an effect of displaying "success!" after displaying "special zone chance!" ). Also, when the player does not rush into the special zone, a rush failure effect may be executed to give the player a sense of expectation by suggesting that the player will enter the special zone. For example, similar to the rush success effect, after indicating that the special zone is to be entered, an effect indicating that the special zone is not to be entered (for example, "Special zone chance!" is displayed, and then "Failure..." is displayed. Can be executed as a rush failure presentation. Hereinafter, the successful entry effect and the unsuccessful entry effect may be collectively referred to as a “rush announcement effect”.

The rush advance notice effect is an effect that is performed for 3 seconds from the start of fluctuation. When entering the special zone, the special zone effect is started 3 seconds after the start of the fluctuation (at the end of the successful entry effect). In addition, when the variation time of the variation for executing the rush announcement effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the rush announcement effect is forcibly ended 1 second before the variation stop. At that time, when the player enters the special zone, the successful player effect is forcibly ended and the special zone effect is started.

In the second modification, the display mode of the hold display and the active display is determined when the corresponding hold storage occurs (at the time of starting winning). Specifically, when the start winning is generated, it is preliminarily determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on the random number values stored in steps S1215 and S1221, and based on the result of the preliminary determination, a change mode of the normal display mode (holding Change pattern and change timing). Next, it is determined whether or not to display in the effect suggestion display mode. When it is determined not to display in the effect suggestion display mode, the hold display is started in the normal display mode from the timing of the start winning. When it is determined to display in the effect suggestion display mode, the display of the hold display is started in the effect suggestion display mode from the timing of the start winning, and the effect of the suggestion content is executed (for example, 5 seconds after starting the special zone effect, 5 seconds after re-changing in the pseudo-relation, 5 seconds after starting the super reach), or when it is decided not to execute (for example, rush failure) When the effect is executed), the display mode is changed to the normal suggestion display mode.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the case of displaying the hold display in the second special suggestion mode in the second modification. First, (1) while the active display 51 and the two hold displays 52 and 53 are being displayed, (2) new hold storage occurs and the hold display 54 corresponding to the hold storage is It is displayed in a special suggestion mode (“special?”). At this time, it is determined to execute the special zone effect in which the pending storage is the subject of advance notice. At this time, it is assumed that the pending change pattern that changes from “white” to “red” and further changes to “gold” is determined, and the first and second change timings are determined.

Then, (3) the variation ends at the gap, and (4) the next variation starts. At this time, the active display 51 corresponding to the new change is displayed and the hold display is shifted. Then, the rush advance notice effect is executed (the image P is displayed). When 3 seconds have passed after that, (5) it is informed that it was a successful entry effect (image P is switched and displayed), and it enters the special zone (image Q is displayed). Five seconds after that, (6) the display mode of the hold display 53 displayed in the second special suggestion mode changes to “red”.

After that, although not shown in the figure, the fluctuation ends at a gap and the next fluctuation starts. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new fluctuation is displayed and the hold display is shifted. Then, the display mode of the hold display that was displayed in "red" changes to "gold".

As described above, in the second modification, the specific display unit displays at least the normal display (in this example, “white”) in the specific display (in this example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display. ), a first specific mode (in this example, “red”) having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, performance suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode)) that suggests the content of the effect. , Second special suggestion manner, pseudo-relation suggestion manner, SP suggestion manner)) (in this example, as shown in FIG. 43, “white” or “red”). Or a second special suggestion mode can display a hold display), and effect execution means capable of executing the effect suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (in this example, FIG. 43 (5), ( 6), it is possible to execute the special zone effect suggested in the second special suggestion mode), and the specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then performs the second specific mode. When the production of the content suggested by the specific display of the mode is executed, the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. 43, 5 seconds after the special zone effect is started, the hold display 53 displayed in the second special suggestion mode can be changed to “red”). As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific aspect.

In the second modification, a single display mode (“white” or “red”) is provided as each of the “normal mode” and the “first specific mode”. A plurality of display modes may be provided as at least one of the “first specific modes”. In addition, a plurality of display modes (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-relational suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode) are provided as the "second specific mode". ", a single display mode may be provided.

In addition, the effect suggested by the "specific display of the second specific mode" is not limited to the one described above, and a step-up notice effect that develops in stages, a character notice effect in which a character appears, and a dialogue effect that displays a dialogue. Any effect may be used, such as a button effect that prompts the player to operate the operation button 120, or an effect effect that changes the display mode of the hold display or the active display.

Further, in the second modification, the display mode for suggesting the effect by the characters (“special”, “special?”, “NEXT”, “SP”) is the “second specific mode”, but the character, the button, or the pattern is used. May indicate the content of the effect.

Further, in this modification 2, 5 seconds after the special zone effect, the pseudo-relation effect, or the super reach effect is started, "after the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode, the specific display in the second specific mode" is performed. "When the presentation of the content suggested by is executed", but is not limited to this. For example, it may be the time when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed, or the timing before and after the time.

In addition, in the second modification, each effect is started "when the effect indicated by the specific display in the second specific mode is executed after the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode". It is decided to unify after 5 seconds, but it is not limited to this. For example, different timings are set in advance for each suggestive content effect (for example, if the suggestive content effect is pseudo-relation, 3 seconds after the start of pseudo-repetition, if the suggestive content effect is super reach, super reach start 4 seconds later), or any one of a plurality of timings may be determined by lottery. In the case of determination by lottery, it may be different depending on whether or not the lottery ratio is a big hit. Thereby, an expectation can be given by the timing when the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes from the second specific mode to the first specific mode.

Further, in the second modification, the pending change pattern and the change timing are determined by different lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of data including information on the pending change pattern and the change timing (that is, data that determines in advance which display mode at which timing) is provided, and the pending change according to any of the data is performed. It may be determined by lottery whether to perform.

Further, the change timing of the display mode of the hold display or the active display may not be determined in advance, and for example, whether or not the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed each time a change is started. May be determined by lottery. Further, the display mode after the change may not be predetermined, and for example, the display mode to be changed may be determined by a lottery at the change timing.

Further, in the second modification, the normal display mode and the effect suggestion display mode are determined by different lottery as the display mode of the hold display or the active display, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of display mode change patterns including a normal display mode and a display suggestion display mode may be provided, and which change pattern is used to change the display mode may be determined.

In Modification 2, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the effect suggestion display mode, it is not displayed in the normal display mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the hold display or active display in the normal display mode is displayed as an image with a lower display priority than the hold display or active display in the effect suggestion display mode, the hold display in the effect suggestion display mode or Even during the active display, the same display as in the second modification can be performed without interrupting the display control in the normal display mode (the change control in the display mode at the change timing).

Further, in the second modification, the performance executing means may not execute the performance of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode even if the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode (for example, Even when the special zone effect is not executed, the hold display or the active display can be displayed in the second special suggestion mode, that is, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode. In some cases, the special display effect, which is the suggested content, is not executed.), even if the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific aspect is not executed, the specific display means is in the second specific aspect. It is possible to change the display mode of the specific display displayed as the first specific mode (for example, the special zone effect is not executed even if the hold display or the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode). At any time, it may be changed to “red” which is the first specific mode). Accordingly, it is possible to maintain an expectation when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is not executed.

Moreover, in this modification 2, the specific display means can display the specific display in the first specific mode having a higher expectation than the second specific mode (for example, a big hit or a smaller hit than the second special suggestive mode). The hold display or the active display can be displayed in “red”, which has a high degree of reliability with respect to winning. Thereby, the expectation for the first specific aspect can be increased.

Moreover, in this modification 2, the specific display means can display the specific display in the first specific mode having a higher expectation than the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode (for example, The hold display or the active display can be displayed in "red", which has a higher degree of reliability with respect to a big hit or a small hit than the special zone effect). Thereby, the expectation for the first specific aspect can be increased.

Moreover, in this modification 2, the specific display means can further change the display mode of the specific display changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (for example, the display mode of the hold display or the active display is produced. It is possible to change from the suggestion display mode to “red” and further to “gold”. As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the display mode of the specific display after the change to the first specific mode.

Further, in this modified example 2, the specific display means has a plurality of types of second specific modes having different suggested contents (in this example, the first special suggestive mode, the second special suggestive mode, the pseudo continuous suggestive mode, and the SP suggestive mode). The specific display can be displayed in, and the display mode of the specific display is changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode at a different rate based on the type of the second specific mode (for example, "red" is included). The ratio of which presentation suggestion display mode is used for displaying is different depending on the type of the presentation suggestion display mode, so that it is changed to "red" at a different rate. ) May be. Thereby, the display mode of the specific display can be paid attention to.

In the second modification, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the pseudo continuous suggestion mode, the pseudo continuous production is always executed with the corresponding change, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo continuous production is not limited thereto. When the hold display or the active display is displayed in the suggestion mode, there may be provided a case of executing the pseudo continuous effect and a case of not executing the pseudo continuous effect. Similarly, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the SP suggestion mode, there may be provided a case of executing the super reach effect and a case of not executing the super reach effect.

It should be noted that this modification 2 has a configuration in which it is possible to recognize (pre-read) that the variation is accompanied by one or two pseudo-links based on the variation category command received at the time of winning the start prize. Alternatively, the pseudo-relationship suggesting mode can be executed with the change involving the pseudo-repeating being performed twice as the notice target, but the pseudo-repeating suggestion mode may be executed even if the change involving the pseudo-repeating is performed as the noticeable object. ..

Further, as the change mode in the pending change pattern, not only the normal display mode but also the effect suggestion display mode is included, and it is possible to collectively determine the change modes to the normal display mode and the effect suggestion display mode. Good. For example, a pending change pattern that changes from “white” to the first special suggestion display mode, a pending change pattern that changes from the second special suggestion display mode to “red”, or a change from “white” to the pseudo-relational suggestion mode, Further, a plurality of pending change patterns such as a pending change pattern that changes to “red” and a pending change pattern that changes from “white” to the SP suggestion display mode are provided, and which of the pending change patterns is selected is selected. It may be that.

Further, it is possible to determine the pending change pattern by using a common pending change pattern determination table regardless of the winning determination result, or a plurality of pending change pattern determination tables are provided and received. The pending change pattern may be determined using the pending change pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category command.

Further, although the description is omitted in the second modification, it is determined at the start winning that a variation involving pseudo-repetition including a plurality of re-variations is determined at the time of winning the start prize, and it is determined to display the hold display in the pseudo-repetitive suggestion mode. In this case, it may be possible to determine at which re-variation timing the pseudo-link suggestion mode is changed to the normal display mode (for example, “red” or “gold”). For example, when it is decided to change the display mode at the first re-variation timing, execution of the pseudo-relation including one re-variation will be suggested by the pseudo-relation suggestion mode, while the second re-variation timing is suggested. When it is determined that the display mode is changed at the change timing, the execution of the pseudo-run including the second re-change is suggested by the pseudo-link suggesting mode. That is, when it is determined at the time of starting winning that the variation is accompanied by a pseudo-repetition including a plurality of re-variations and it is determined to display the hold display in the pseudo-repetition suggestion mode, the pseudo-repetition including a single re-variation is performed. It may be possible to determine whether the execution of the run is the suggestion target or the execution of the pseudo run including two re-variations is the suggestion target.

In addition, a plurality of display modes are provided as the pseudo-relational suggestion mode, and the number of re-variations may be suggested depending on which type of the pseudo-relational suggestion mode the hold display is displayed. For example, in the case where the pseudo-link suggestion modes A to C are provided and the pseudo-link performs one re-variation, the pending display is easily displayed in the pseudo-link suggestion mode A and the re-variation is performed twice. In the case of pseudo-link, it is easy to display the hold display in the pseudo-link suggestion mode B, and in the pseudo-link suggestion mode C in which three re-variations are performed, it is easy to display the hold display in the pseudo-link suggestion mode C. Good.

In Modification 2, the special zone effect is started 3 seconds after the change is started, but the start timing (rush timing) of the special zone effect is not limited to this. For example, the special zone effect may be started at the timing of starting the variation or at a predetermined timing during execution of a predetermined effect (for example, super reach effect). In addition, if it is a variation involving pseudo-relation, the special zone effect may be started at the first re-variation timing or the second re-variation timing. Further, at which timing of the plurality of timings the special zone effect is started may be determined by lottery.

In addition, a game machine that can be executed by combining arbitrary controls of the controls in the game machine shown in the above-described embodiment, modification 1 and modification 2 may be used.

In addition, the specific display of the second specific aspect accompanies an action, and the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific aspect is different at a different rate depending on the operation aspect of the specific display of the second specific aspect when the suggestive effect is executed. As the effect is executed (for example, the execution rate of the special zone effect suggested in the second special suggestion mode is different depending on the display position of the specific display of the second special suggestion mode when the change effect is executed) Good. This allows the player to pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display of the second specific mode.

Further, the specific display of the second specific aspect involves an action, and the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific aspect is different at a different rate depending on the operation aspect of the specific display of the second specific aspect before the suggestive effect is executed. As an effect is executed (for example, the execution ratio of the special zone effect suggested in the second special suggestion mode is different depending on the operation frequency of the specific display in the second special suggestion mode before the change effect is executed) Good. This allows the player to pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display of the second specific mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed, but the variable display is such a mode. I can't stop. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derivatized and displayed. Further, it is not always 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 executed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally displayed and derived, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol may be finally derived and displayed. It may be one.

In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine (so-called first type gaming machine) that shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol has been described, but the variable provided in the gaming area. A gaming machine (so-called second-class gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on the fact that a gaming ball has won (V winning) a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a winning ball device (so-called accessory), , May be applied to a gaming machine in which the first type and the second type are combined.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probability changing state based on the type of big hit that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the special winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit, the state changes to the probability change state, while the particular area is played during the big hit. May be a state in which a normal state is entered when the vehicle does not pass. In that case, by changing the easiness of passing the game ball to the specific area depending on the type of big hit, a substantial probability big hit and non-certain probability big hit may be realized. For example, the ease of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the special winning opening depending on the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit type with a long opening time of the special winning opening is a big hit (substantial probability variation big hit) where the game balls easily pass to the specific area, and the big hit type with a short opening time of the special winning opening is played to the specific area. It may be a big hit (substantially uncertain variation big hit) in which a ball is hard to pass.

In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, 1 is set when the change is started. Although an example in which one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of the re-lottery effect, etc., after the reach (if the reach is not reached, the so-called You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) and a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. You may mount on one board. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, "the ratio is different" is not limited to only the ratio being different due to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. It is a concept that also includes a relationship such that A:B=100%:0% and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, FIG. 3). To the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. You may make it transmit a control command, and may be made to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the production control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control or lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or is changed to, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the substrate 35 or the sound/lamp substrate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines whether or not it is a big hit and the winning pattern determination (prefetch determination) of the variation pattern type, and a command (symbol designating command) indicating the determination result of the winning pattern. , The variable category command) and the pre-reading notice effect is executed on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the command indicating the winning determination result, but not limited to such a mode, for example, Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a command that specifies only the values of the big hit determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted when the start winning is generated. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform the winning determination (prefetch determination) based on the value of the random number designated by those commands.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a plurality of types of coins are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set and a player operates an operation lever. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game medium is used as the game machine has been taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and a game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as, and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

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 Production display device 13 1st start winning hole 14 2nd start winning hole 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
51 Sub effect display device 56 CPU
70 Audio Output Board 560 Game Control Microcomputer 80 Performance Control Board 100 Performance Control Microcomputer 101 Performance Control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

Variable display is provided, and a predetermined area is provided in which the game medium is difficult to pass and the game medium is easy to pass, and the predetermined area is controlled. Based on that, a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state in which it is difficult to pass through the predetermined area ,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect based on the specific effect being executed a predetermined number of times ,
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect different from the specific effect ,
The predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect in a period after the specific effect is executed and before the specific effect is executed a predetermined number of times,
The specific demonstration execution means, after executing the specific effect is Ri executable der a specific effect in a high percentage as compared with before performing the specific effect,
It is possible to execute a method notification effect for notifying a game method in a mode according to a specific effect executed a predetermined number of times,
In a mode corresponding to the specific effect executed a predetermined number of times, it is possible to execute an excess notification effect that notifies that the game medium has passed a predetermined area after the specific condition is satisfied in the advantageous state,
The specific display corresponding to the variable display is displayed in any display mode including at least the normal mode, the first specific mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the second specific mode suggesting the effect content. Further comprising: a possible specific display means, and a performance executing means capable of executing a performance of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode,
The specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode and then displays the specific display mode when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is executed. It is possible to change from the second specific mode to the first specific mode,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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