JP2010234131A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, capable of improving fun of a player in a game machine in which re-variation is repeated for a plurality of times. <P>SOLUTION: Fig.(A) shows a chance combination in a first-time temporary stop state. A performance-control microcomputer starts re-variation as displayed in Figs.(B), (C) and (D) in a reach state. A solid-white "3" displays a temporary stop. Slide performance to make the right symbol "3" slide as displayed in Fig.(E) is then carried out to generate a temporary stop state of a right symbol with "4", and a center symbol with "4" is temporarily stopped as displayed in Fig.(F). The performance-control microcomputer starts re-variation as displayed in (G), and stops the right and the left symbols as displayed in Figs.(H) and (I) to generate the reach state. The result of display makes a big-win as displayed in Fig.(J), or a loss as displayed in Fig.(K) in accordance with a performance-control command. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a plurality of variable display units that display a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition and stop display of a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a combination of specific identification information is stopped and displayed as a result of stopping the variable display.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a combination of specific identification information in the variable display device, the player Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state advantageous to the user.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific gaming state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball (a big hit gaming state), or a state in which a right to become advantageous for a player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays a symbol as identification information is a combination of specific identification information (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine in which each identification information is changed again when a predetermined condition is satisfied when a display result of the variable display device is a symbol that is not a specific display result. Further, there is a gaming machine configured such that such re-variation is repeated a plurality of times, and the probability that a big hit will occur increases as the number of re-variations increases (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since the probability that a big hit will occur increases as the number of re-variations increases, the player expects re-variation to continue multiple times. I could not know until the start of re-variation and lacked interest.

JP 2002-85694 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of a player is improved in a gaming machine in which re-variation is repeated a plurality of times.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention displays a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, left, middle, and right decorative symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, winning a start winning opening 14). And a variable display device (for example, the variable display device 9) having a plurality of variable display portions (for example, left, middle, and right display regions) for stopping and displaying the display result, and specific identification information as the stop result of the variable display Game machines (eg, pachinko gaming machines 1) that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (eg, jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a combination (eg, jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed. Predetermining means for determining whether or not the result is a combination of specific identification information (for example, a part for executing steps S57 to S59 in the game control microcomputer 560); Based on the determination of the pre-determining means, the fluctuation pattern determining means for determining the fluctuation pattern of the identification information in the variable display device (for example, the part executing steps S201 to S207 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the fluctuation pattern determining means Display control means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) that displays the identification information of the variable display device in a variable manner and displays the display result based on the change pattern determined by the display control means. First display execution means for starting the variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit, temporarily stopping the identification information for each variable display unit, and then stopping and displaying the identification information of all the variable display units temporarily stopped (For example, steps S1038 and S1055 in the production control microcomputer 100 A portion of executing the temporary stop symbol determination process of S1069 and S1141) and a total re-variation mode in which re-variation of the identification information of all the variable display portions is started after temporarily stopping the identification information of all the variable display portions ( For example, second display execution means (for example, steps S1204 to S1223 in the production control microcomputer 100) that executes a variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern for performing pseudo-continuous variation) that performs one or more times of pseudo continuous variation. And the second display executing means identifies the two or more variable display sections after the start of variation or revariation of the identification information of all the variable display sections as a multiple-time variation pattern. Temporarily stop the information, then change part of the identification information of the variable display that was temporarily stopped, then change the identification information temporarily stopped by temporarily stopping again Then, the third display execution means (for example, the processing of steps S1211 to S1219 in the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes the temporary stop display change pattern (for example, the change pattern for performing the slide effect) that performs all the re-variation modes. A portion to be executed). The player can recognize that the re-variation is continued because part of the temporarily stopped identification information is re-variable, and the interest can be improved.

  The second display execution means may be configured to perform a full re-variation mode after that when the identification information temporarily stopped in all the variable display portions is a predetermined special combination (for example, a chance). . Since it can be recognized that the re-variation mode continues by the special combination, the gameability can be improved.

  The temporary stop display change pattern forms a reach state when the identification information of two or more variable display units is temporarily stopped, and then changes a part of the identification information of the variable display units forming the reach state again. It may be configured to be a thing (for example, the variation shown in FIGS. 104 (D) (E) and 105 (D) (E)). In this way, since the reach state is displayed and the player recognizes that the re-variation mode does not continue, some identification information is re-variable and all identification information is re-variable again. Improvement can be achieved.

  The second display executing unit temporarily stops the identification information at two or more variable display units of the variable display device after the third display executing unit executes the temporary stop display change pattern and before the final stop of the identification information. The reach state may be formed when the identification information is not temporarily stopped in some of the variable display units (for example, the reach state is set in FIGS. 104 (I) and 105 (I)). . In this way, by displaying the reach state after implementing the re-variation mode, it is possible to further improve the interest.

  Reach state for deciding whether or not to enter the reach state when the pre-determining means determines that the stop result is not a combination of specific identification information (for example, N in step S59 in the game control microcomputer 560) The determination means (for example, the part for executing steps S64 and S65 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the predetermination means are determined not to combine specific identification information (for example, step S59 in the game control microcomputer 560). When the reach state determination means determines that the reach state is established (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines a change pattern with reach in step S65), the reach state is determined. Stopped after being in a state A difference determination table for determining a difference between the final stop identification information which is identification information and the identification information other than the final stop identification information (for example, the symbol selection table (H-4) during normal deviation or super development) Identification information determination means for determining the final stop identification information based on the hourly symbol selection table (H-5) (for example, a part for executing steps S1031 and S1036 in the production control microcomputer 100); It may be configured to comprise. Thereby, according to the setting value of the difference determination table, the ratio of the display result close to the combination of specific identification information (big hit symbol) is increased, or the ratio of the distant display result to the big hit symbol is increased. Can be abundant in game play.

  The difference determination table includes at least a first difference determination table (for example, a symbol selection table (H-4) during normal deviation) and a second difference having a higher ratio of selecting a difference smaller than the first difference determination table. And the identification information determination means is based on the second difference determination table in a reach state that occurs in a variation pattern multiple times, including a determination table (super development time symbol selection table (H-5)). The stop identification information may be determined (for example, a part for executing step S1036 in the production control microcomputer 100). As a result, in the reach state that occurs in the variation pattern multiple times, even if the big hit (specific gaming state) does not occur, identification information close to the big hit symbol (a combination of specific identification information) (the difference is small) is selected It is possible to increase the ratio of being played, and it is possible to further increase the player's expectation for the variation pattern multiple times.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement pattern of a reach design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement pattern of a jackpot symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the chance eyes on production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the chance eyes (sudden probability variation pattern) for sudden probability variation big hit. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal time pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a time shortening pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big prize opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during big prize opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process after a special winning opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process after a special winning opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration symbol command control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command set process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command transmission process. It is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the 15-round jackpot game is executed. It is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the two round jackpot game is executed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an exclusive pattern decoration design determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of reach non-losing determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for left symbol selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for right symbol selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for middle symbol selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for middle symbol selection. It is a figure which shows the table for left symbol selection in story mode. It is a figure which shows the table for right symbols selection in story mode. It is a figure which shows the table for middle symbol selection in story mode. It is a figure which shows the table for middle symbol selection in story mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a reach determination loss determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a reach determination loss determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a temporary stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a temporary stop symbol determination process. It is a figure which shows the reach design table for singles in story mode. It is a figure which shows the symbol selection table during the loss reach in story mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for common reach symbol selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach design table for singles. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach design selection table for doubles. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for symbol selection during normal deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for symbol selection during super development. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for chance eyes selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop left symbol selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for temporary stop right symbol selection before a slip production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop right symbol selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for temporary stop symbol selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for slip production implementation selection. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an exclusive pattern probability variation design determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an exclusive pattern probability variation design determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-probable variation symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a sudden probability variation design determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol selection table for accuracy. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a combined pattern decoration design determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a combined pattern probability variation design determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a combined pattern probability variation design determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the common jackpot symbol selection table (normal jackpot, promotion after the jackpot game with re-lottery). It is explanatory drawing which shows the common jackpot symbol selection table (probability straight hit). It is explanatory drawing which shows the common jackpot symbol selection table (relief). It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal symbol temporary stop selection table (relief) for normal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit symbol selection table for singles (probability straight hit). It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for single jackpot symbol selection (relief). It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot symbol selection table for double hits (normal jackpot, promotion after the start of jackpot game with re-lottery). It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit symbol selection table (probability straight hit) for double after hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for big hit symbol selection for double after (relief). It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot symbol selection table for singles in the story mode (normal jackpot, promotion after starting the jackpot game with re-lottery). It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit symbol selection table (probability straight hit) for singles in story mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a temporary determination symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the probability change design determination process at the time of missing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design change start process. It is a figure which shows an example of a advancing direction table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the story effect performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the normal mode performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of performing the special effect of a truck reach during the story mode performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the pseudo | simulation continuous variation performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation with the slide effect performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation with the slide effect performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation with the slide effect performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the reach production performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation with the slide effect performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation with the slide effect performed in a variable display apparatus. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of a relay board, a sound / lamp control board, and a display control board in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a main sound / lamp control process executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing sound / lamp-side command analysis processing in the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding a game board described later). Is a structure including

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7 variably displayed and displayed a plurality of types of decorative patterns for presentation that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, the hitting of the hit ball at the start winning opening 14). A variable display device 9 for stopping and displaying the result is arranged. In this embodiment, the variable display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and the decorative symbols are arranged in the vertical direction (in this embodiment, in the left, middle and right display regions (decorative symbol display areas)). , From top to bottom) is variably displayed. In the display areas of the left, middle, and right columns, three consecutive frames of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed when variable display of decorative symbols is stopped (see FIG. 3 and the like). In this embodiment, a mode (story mode) is provided in which the variable display device 9 provides an effect by an image. In the story mode, the decorative symbols of one frame in each of the left, middle, and right columns are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 100).

  Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Stopping the display result is to stop and display the left, middle, and right decorative symbols (temporary stop before execution of the so-called re-lottery effect, temporary stop before execution of the relief effect, and temporary stop of pseudo continuous fluctuation. except for.).

  In this embodiment, as the decorative symbols displayed in the three display areas of the variable display device 9, as shown in FIG. 2, a number symbol “1” to “8” and a blank between the number symbols are used. The symbol “*” shown is used. During variable display (fluctuation) of decorative symbols, as a rule, the left display area displays "8", "*", "7" ... "*" decorative symbols in numerical order, and the middle and right display areas , “1”, “*”, “2”... “*” Are displayed in numerical order. Note that the decorative symbol displayed in the left display area is called “left symbol”, the decorative symbol displayed in the middle display region is called “middle symbol”, and the decorative symbol displayed in the right display region is “ It is sometimes called “right design”. In this embodiment, the variable display device 9 stops in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol, but the state in which the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped before the stop display of the display result is referred to as a temporary stop. . At the time of this temporary stop, each symbol is subjected to minute shaking and expansion / contraction. In addition, when performing pseudo continuous variation, which will be described later, stopping at a predetermined symbol (the symbol after the chance chance, the slip effect) before stopping the display of the display result is also called a temporary stop.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided on the variable display device 9. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers “0” to “9”, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display more types of numbers such as “0” to “99” in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp a specific stop symbol.

  The variable display device 9 performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (production) during the variable symbol display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8. The variable display device 9 that performs variable display of decorative symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. The special symbol display 8 that performs variable display of the special symbols is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on the game control board.

  At the bottom of the variable display device 9, a special symbol hold memory display comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening 14, that is, the number of hold memories (also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). 18 is provided. Every time there is an effective start prize, the display color of one display is changed. Each time the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is started, the display color of one display is restored. In this example, since the special symbol display 8 and the special symbol hold memory display 18 are provided separately, the number of hold memories can be displayed even during variable display. In the display area of the variable display device 9, a special symbol reserved storage display area including four display areas for displaying the number of reserved memories may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is 4, but the upper limit value may be a larger value. Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  Below the variable display device 9, there is provided a start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. The game ball won in the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a. The start winning opening 14 is provided with a variable winning device 15 that opens and closes. The variable winning device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16 (not shown in FIG. 1). When the variable winning device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player.

  A special variable winning device that is opened by the solenoid 21 in the big hit gaming state is provided below the start winning port 14. The special variable winning device includes an opening / closing plate 20 and forms a big winning opening. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided directly above the variable display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). For example, if the left lamp is lit when the variable display ends, it is a hit. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time a game ball passes to the gate 32, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39, and winning of the game balls to the winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39 is performed by winning hole switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, respectively. Detected. Each winning opening 29, 30, 33, 39 constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning. A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decorative LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  Also, below the left speaker 27 is provided a prize ball LED 51 that is lit while paying out the prize ball, and below the right speaker 27 is provided a ball cut LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut. Yes. Further, a prepaid card unit that enables lending of a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown). In addition, a status indicator for notifying the player of a gaming state inside the gaming machine (a normal gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short time state, which will be described later) is provided at a predetermined location on the gaming board 6 (not shown). ).

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. If the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol display device is in a state in which the variable symbol special display can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variable display). 8, variable display (variation) of the special symbol is started, and variable display of the decorative symbol is started in the variable display device 9. If the variable symbol special display cannot be started, the reserved memory number for the special symbol storage memory display 18 is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the decorative symbol of the variable display device 9 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the stop symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a probable change symbol (excluding a sudden probability change symbol described later) or a non-probable change symbol in the big hit symbol, it shifts to a big hit gaming state (probable big hit or non-probable big hit (usually also called big hit)). . That is, the special variable prize-winning device is opened until a certain time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big prize opening. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is a period from when the special variable winning device is opened until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins the big winning opening. In this embodiment, when the stop symbol is changed to the jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation symbol (excluding a sudden probability variation symbol described later) or the non-probability variation symbol, the jackpot gaming state is continued for 15 rounds. The

  In addition, when the stop symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a special probability variation symbol (hereinafter referred to as a sudden probability variation symbol), a special jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “suddenly sudden”) that makes the player recognize that the gaming state has suddenly shifted to the certain probability variation state. It is called probable big hit.) In the case of sudden probability big hit, the special variable winning device is opened twice for a short period (for example, 5 seconds). In the sudden probability change big hit, it is one round from when the special variable winning device is opened until it is closed, and the gaming state of the sudden probability change big hit is continued for two rounds. It should be noted that, in the sudden odds big win, the period during which the special variable prize winning device is opened is short, and ten game balls do not win while the special variable prize winning device is open. Therefore, until ten game balls win the big prize opening. Need not be defined as one round. When a sudden odd jackpot occurs, unlike in the case of 15 round jackpots, the effects of each round do not proceed in sequence on the variable display device 9, but the game state suddenly shifts to the probable state. A special performance is performed to show the person.

  Further, when the stop symbol at the time of the stop becomes a small hit symbol, the game may be shifted to a small hit game state in which the game value given to the player is smaller than the big hit game state. In other words, the game may be shifted to a gaming state in which the special variable winning device is opened twice only for a short period (for example, 5 seconds). In the small hit game state, the same game value is given as the game value given to the player when a sudden probability big hit occurs. However, unlike the case of sudden probability change big hit, the gaming state is not shifted to the probability changing state after the small hit gaming state ends. From this, when there is a small hit, the player expects a sudden probability change big hit to occur rather than the small hit. Even when a small hit occurs, a special effect similar to that at the time of a sudden probability change big hit is executed. Such a special effect is called a two-round effect. As for the effects for two rounds, there are two special effects, one that is executed when a sudden odd-change big hit occurs, and the other is a combination of sudden and small hits that is executed when either a sudden big odd hit or a small hit occurs. It may be provided.

  In this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 are synchronized. Here, the synchronization means that the variable display period (variable display time) is the same. In addition, the display result on the special symbol display 8 (a special symbol stop symbol) corresponds to the display result on the variable display device 9 (decorative symbol stop symbol). The correspondence between the two symbols will be described later.

  Next, the type of gaming state and the transition of gaming state will be described.

  The probability variation state (probability variation state) refers to a gaming state that is advantageous to a player who has a higher probability of making a big hit (that is, the symbol is a big hit symbol) than the normal gaming state and the short-time state. In this embodiment, the term “probability change state” does not include a short time state of probability change described later unless explicitly stated.

  The time-short state (time shortening state) is a gaming state in which the variable symbol display time (variation time) of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 is shorter than the normal gaming state and the probability variation state. I mean. By shortening the variable display time in this way, the variable display of symbols is frequently executed, and the probability of jackpot per unit time is improved, resulting in an advantageous state for the player. In the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is higher than that in the normal gaming state and the probability variation state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning device 15. Will be higher than the normal gaming state and the probability variation state, and will be more advantageous for the player. In the short time state, the variable symbol display time (variation time) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is shorter than that of the normal game state and the probability change state. In this embodiment, the term “short-time state” does not include a short-term state of probability change described later unless explicitly stated.

  The probability change short state means a game state that is a probability change state and a time short state. The probabilistic short time state is a very advantageous state for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state transitions as follows.

(1) When the normal game state and the short-time state, the probability change symbol (excluding the sudden probability variation symbol) will be a big hit, and when the big hit game ends, the gaming state is changed from the normal game state and the short-time state to the probability change time-short state . As a result, the probability that the special symbol and the normal symbol stop symbol become a winning symbol is increased, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning device 15 are also increased.

(2) When the probability variation state and the probability variation time short state, the probability variation symbol (excluding sudden probability variation symbol) will be a big hit, and when the big hit game ends, if the game state is the probability variation state, it will shift to the probability variation time short state, When the gaming state is the short state at the time of probability change, the short state at the time of probability change is maintained without changing. As a result, the probability that the special symbol and the normal symbol stop symbol become a winning symbol is increased, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning device 15 are also increased.

(3) When the normal game state and the short-time state suddenly become a big hit with a probable change symbol, and when the big hit game is completed, the game state is shifted from the normal game state and the short-time state to a positive change state. At this time, the probability that the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased, but the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol is not increased, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is not shortened, and a variable prize is awarded. The opening time and the number of opening times in the device 15 cannot be increased. It should be noted that after the sudden change game is suddenly ended, the production mode is changed to the production mode (chance mode) which expects the production mode to be changed to the certainty state.

(4) When the probability change state and the probability change time short state suddenly a big hit with a probability change symbol, and when the big hit game ends, if the game state is the probability change state, the probability change state continues without changing, and the game state changes When it is in the short-time state, the state is shifted to the probability variation state. At this time, the probability that the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased, but the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol is not increased, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is not shortened, and a variable prize is awarded. The opening time and the number of opening times in the device 15 cannot be increased. In addition, after the sudden probability big hit game is ended, the production mode is changed to the production mode (chance mode) that expects the production mode to be changed to the probability variation state.

(5) In the normal game state and in the short-time state, a big hit is made with a non-probable variable symbol, and when the big-hit game is ended, the short-time state is controlled by a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times) after the big hit. That is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the transition from the normal gaming state to the short-time state is made a predetermined number of times of variation, and when the gaming state is the short-time state, the short-time state is continued for a predetermined number of times of variation. At this time, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning device 15 are also increased. Then, when the change of the predetermined number of changes is started, the gaming state is shifted from the short-time state to the normal gaming state.

(6) When the probability change state and the probability change time short state, a big hit is made with a non-probability variation symbol, and when the big hit game is ended, the time is controlled to a short time state by a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times) after the big hit ends. In other words, the state is shifted from the probability variation state and the probability variation short time state to the short time state by a predetermined number of fluctuations. At this time, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning device 15 are also increased. Then, when the change of the predetermined number of changes is started, the gaming state is shifted from the short-time state to the normal gaming state.

  Note that the gaming state transition as described above is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement pattern of reach symbols. As shown in FIG. 3, the variable display device 9 is divided into left, middle and right display areas. In the display area of each column, three consecutive frames of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Therefore, the decorative display of 3 rows × 3 columns (= 9 symbols) is stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9 and is visually recognized by the player.

  On the variable display device 9, the left, middle and right decorative symbols are variably displayed, and then the combination of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (except for the symbol “*”) which is stopped and displayed on the active line. When you have the same design, you win a big hit. In this embodiment, five lines of “upper stage”, “middle stage”, “lower stage”, “lower right” and “upward right” are provided as effective lines.

  In this embodiment, reach is established when the left symbol and the right symbol (excluding the symbol “*”) are aligned on the same effective line. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when the left symbol and the right symbol are aligned with the same symbol “1” in the upper line (“1UH”), the left symbol and the right symbol are the same symbol “1” in the lower line. When aligned (“1LH”), when the left symbol and right symbol are aligned with the same symbol “1” in the middle line (“1CH”), when the left symbol and right symbol are double lines (lower right and up right) When the same symbols “1” and “8” are arranged (“1WH”), reach is established.

  The symbols (1UH, 1LH, etc.) attached to each reach symbol indicate the symbol number (“1”, “2”, “3”...), And the second digit indicates a line (“ “Upper stage”, “middle stage”, “lower stage”, “double line”), and the first digit “H” indicates a state of “Hazure”. In the second-digit line display, “U” is an abbreviation for “upper” Upper, “C” is an abbreviation for “middle” Center, “L” is an abbreviation for “lower” Lower, “W” indicates “double line”. For example, “7CH” means that the symbol is “7”, “middle line”, and “out”.

  In this embodiment, when reach is established, an effect different from normal is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the variable display device 9 are called reach effects. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design etc.)) or a background display mode (for example, color) of the variable display device 9 is displayed. May be changed.

  Next, the correspondence relationship between the stop symbol of the special symbol and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (the outlier symbol of both symbols, the probability variation symbol, the non-probability variation symbol, and the sudden probability variation symbol) will be described.

(1) Special design stop design:
As described above, the special symbols variably displayed on the special symbol display 8 are “0” to “9”. Among these, “0” to “4”, “8”, “9” are outliers, “7” is a probabilistic variation, “6” is a non-probability variation, and “5” is a sudden variation. It is.

(2) Decorative design stop design:
As described above, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are the symbols “1”, “*”, “2”, and “*”, respectively.

(2-1) A decorative pattern is a non-designated pattern in which the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns is not aligned on the same effective line (for example, “358”, etc., which will be described later) Suddenly the probability variation pattern is excluded.) In addition, although the left and right decorative symbols are aligned on the effective line in the same pattern (although it is a reach), the state in which only the decorative symbols in the middle are not aligned on the effective line is also an outlier.

(2-2) The big hit symbol of the decorative symbol is a symbol in a state where a combination of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is aligned on the same effective line. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement pattern of jackpot symbols. As shown in FIG. 4, the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols (except for the symbol “*”) is aligned on the same line. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a combination of left, middle and right decorative symbols is aligned with the same symbol “1” in the upper line (“1UF”), the combination of left, middle and right decorative symbols is When the same symbol “1” is aligned on the lower line (“1LF”), when the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is aligned with the same symbol “1” (“1CF”) on the left・ When the combination of the middle and right decorative symbols is aligned with the same symbol “1” in the line that falls to the right (“1SF”), the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is the same symbol “1” in the line that rises to the right ”(“ 1AF ”) is a big hit.

  The symbol (1UF, 1LF, etc.) attached to each jackpot symbol is the symbol number (“1” “2” “3”...) In the third digit, and the second digit is displayed in a line (“ “Upper stage”, “middle stage”, “lower stage”, “lower right”, “upward right”), and the first digit “F” indicates a “big hit” (Fever) state. In the second-digit line display, “U” is an abbreviation for “upper” Upper, “C” is an abbreviation for “middle” Center, “L” is an abbreviation for “lower” Lower, “S” is an acronym for “downward right” SAGARI, and “A” is an acronym for “upward right” AGARI. For example, “7AF” means that the symbol is “7”, “rising line to the right”, and “big hit”.

  Among the jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 4, the combination of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is aligned on a specific line (“1” “3” “5” “7” “8”) on the active line. The symbol is a probabilistic symbol. Specifically, in FIG. 4, “1UF” “1LF” “1CF” “1SF” “1AF”, “3UF” “3LF” “3CF” “3SF” “3AF”, “5UF” “5LF” “5CF” The symbols “5SF”, “5AF”, “7UF”, “7LF”, “7CF”, “7SF”, “7AF”, “8UF”, “8LF”, “8CF”, “8SF”, and “8AF” are probabilistic symbols. Also, among the jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 4, the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is aligned on the active line with symbols other than the specific symbols (“2”, “4”, “6”). Is an uncertain variable. Specifically, in FIG. 4, "2UF" "2LF" "2CF" "2SF" "2AF", "4UF" "4LF" "4CF" "4SF" "4AF", "6UF" "6LF" "6CF" The symbols “6SF” and “6AF” are non-probable variations.

  In this embodiment, when a re-lottery effect is performed after the big hit game is started, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed when the change is stopped does not correspond to the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed. For example, even if the stop symbol of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed when the variation is stopped is the probability variation symbol “7”, when the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit game starts, the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed when the variation is stopped is displayed. The stop symbol is a non-probable variable symbol “2UF” or the like. In this case, the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the re-lottery effect after the start of the big hit game.

(2-3) In this embodiment, in order to notify the player that there is a high probability of being a big hit or a big hit, the left, middle and right An effect of stopping and displaying a special combination of decorative symbols is executed. Such a special combination of left, middle and right decorative patterns is called a chance for production.

  As shown in FIG. 5, six types of chances (designs surrounded by a thick frame: “1C”, “2C”, “3C”, “4C”, “5C”, and “6C”) are provided as chances. Specifically, a symbol in a state where “357”, “375”, “537”, “573”, “735”, and “753” are stopped and displayed on the middle line is a chance. The symbol (C) attached to each chance is an abbreviation of “Chance”. When the chance chance in the production shown in FIG. 5 is displayed temporarily, the super-reach is developed. In addition, a fluctuation pattern that develops into a super reach after a temporary stop is repeated a plurality of times at the chance is prepared. The re-change from the temporary stop is called pseudo continuous change. In this embodiment, the pseudo continuous variation is performed up to four times. In the variation pattern including the pseudo continuous variation, the greater the number of pseudo continuous variations, the higher the ratio of occurrence of big hits. Therefore, the player expects a big hit when the chance is stopped and displayed. In addition, the player expects more pseudo continuous fluctuations to continue. In this embodiment, the temporary stop is a change pattern including pseudo continuous change, and includes temporarily stopping the decorative design other than the final stop.

  When a missing symbol is determined, the determined missing symbol may happen to be a chance. In this case, if the chance is stopped and displayed, there is a possibility that the player may be misunderstood that the player will develop into a super reach even though it does not develop into a super reach (high possibility of a big hit). In order to avoid such misunderstandings, in this embodiment, control is performed to prohibit the same symbol as the chance eye from being stopped and displayed as a symbol.

  FIG. 5 also shows symbols other than the chance eye (“7C” to “30C”; hereinafter referred to as “chance eye similar symbol”). These similar chance eye symbols have the same chance number and number arrangement (combination), but are stopped and displayed on a line different from the line where the chance eyes are stopped and displayed. That is, in the example of “357”, the chance eye is stopped and displayed on the middle line, but the chance eye similar symbols are stopped and displayed on the upper and lower lines. Since such a symbol is similar to a chance symbol, if it is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol, the player may misunderstand that the chance symbol is stopped and displayed. For this reason, as in the case of the chance eye, control is executed to prohibit the chance eye similarity symbol from being stopped and displayed as a symbol.

(2-4) Suddenly probable variation of decorative symbols The combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is stopped and displayed with special symbols (“2”, “4”, “6”) that are different on the middle line. It is a pattern of the state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, six types of symbols (designs surrounded by a thick frame: “1T” “2T” “3T” “4T” “5T” “6T”) Is provided. Specifically, a symbol in a state where “246”, “264”, “426”, “462”, “624”, and “642” are stopped and displayed on the middle line is a suddenly probable symbol. In addition, the suddenly probable pattern is also called a chance chance for sudden use.

  The sudden probability variation symbol is a kind of jackpot symbol, but it is desirable not to easily recognize the occurrence of the jackpot by the sudden probability variation symbol in order to make it appear that it has suddenly shifted to the probability variation state. For this reason, as described above, the suddenly probable symbols are different from the other jackpot symbols.

  When a missing symbol is determined, it may happen that the determined missing symbol suddenly suddenly becomes a probabilistic symbol. In this case, if the probability variation symbol is suddenly stopped, the player may be misunderstood that the probability variation state has been entered although the probability variation state has not been entered. In order to avoid such misunderstandings, in this embodiment, control for prohibiting the display of the same symbol as the probability variation symbol from being stopped and stopped as a symbol is executed.

  In FIG. 6, symbols other than the sudden probability variation symbols (“7T” to “30T”; hereinafter referred to as “probability similar symbols”) are also shown. These suddenly similar symbols have the same sequence (combination) of the sudden probability variation symbols and numbers, but are stopped and displayed on a line different from the line where the sudden probability variation symbols are stopped. That is, in the example of “246”, the suddenly probable symbols are stopped and displayed on the middle line, but the suddenly similar symbols are stopped and displayed on the upper and lower lines. Since such a symbol suddenly resembles a probable variation symbol, if it is stopped and displayed as an outlier symbol, the player may misunderstand that the probable variation symbol has been suddenly stopped. For this reason, as in the case of the sudden probability variation symbol, a control is executed to prohibit the sudden similarity symbol from being stopped and displayed as a symbol.

  Alternatively, a small hit symbol (a chance for a small hit) may be prepared so that a small hit is obtained when the chance for a small hit is reached. In this case, control is performed to prohibit the small hit symbol from being stopped and displayed as a symbol.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 7 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, and a game control microcomputer 560 having a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program. And an I / O port unit 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. In that case, the I / O port unit 57 is also included in the game control microcomputer 560.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 executes (or performs processing) specifically. Is that the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a basic circuit 53 including a game control microcomputer 560.

  Also, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the basic circuit 53 is mounted on the main board 31 and is specially variable. A solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening / closing the winning device (opening / closing plate 20) and the solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning device 15 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53 is also mounted on the main board 31. A system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the computer 560 and an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state are sent to an external device such as a hall computer in accordance with data given from the basic circuit 53. An information output circuit 64 for output is also mounted on the main board 31. To have.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 performs display control of the special symbol display 8 that variably displays the special symbol, and also performs display control of the normal symbol display 10 that variably displays the normal symbol. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the display state of the special symbol hold storage display 18 and also controls the display state of the normal symbol hold storage display 41.

  The hitting ball launching device that hits and launches the game ball launches the game ball toward the game area 7 as the launch motor 94 rotates. A power signal for driving the firing motor 94 is supplied to the firing motor 94 via the touch sensor substrate 90 from a power source mounted on a power supply board (not shown). A connection signal (VL signal) is input from the card unit 50 to the touch sensor substrate 90 via the interface substrate 66. Further, the touching of the operation knob (hitting ball handle) 5 by the player is detected by a touch sensor mounted on the touch sensor substrate 90. Then, the detection signal from the touch sensor and the signal from the power source are input to one AND circuit on the touch sensor substrate 90, and the output signal of the one AND circuit and the VL signal from the card unit 50 are the touch sensor substrate. 90 is input to another AND circuit, and a signal is output from the other AND circuit to the firing motor 94. Therefore, when the detection signal is not output from the touch sensor because the VL signal from the card unit 50 is not output to the touch sensor substrate 90 or the player does not touch the operation knob 5, the firing motor 94 Driving is stopped.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer 100) mounted on the effect control board 80 is used for the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. And display control of the variable display device 9 for variably displaying decorative symbols.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 100 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and a strobe signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the variable display device 9 using the LCD based on the effect control command.

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit is installed. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 8 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the input / output port 105. In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the input / output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input / output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

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

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are transmitted bidirectionally between the effect control microcomputer 100, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 (a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side). Communication).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like (including decorative designs) in advance. Is. The effect control microcomputer 100 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control of the variable display device 9 based on data input from the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the variable display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the variable display device 9.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by game control means (game control microcomputer 560: CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM 54 and RAM 55) on the main board 31. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the gaming control microcomputer 560 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6). The interrupt mode 2 is an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device. Is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the state of the output signal of a clear switch (not shown) input via the input port only once (step S7). When ON is detected in the confirmation, the game control microcomputer 560 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S14).

  If the clear switch is not in the on state, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area of the RAM 55 (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S8). If it is confirmed that such a protection process is not performed, the game control microcomputer 560 executes an initialization process. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  When it is confirmed that there is a backup, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the game control microcomputer 560 returns the game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Is performed (step S10). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored.

  In the initialization process, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). In addition, a predetermined work area (for example, a random symbol counter for normal symbol determination, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball running out flag, a payout stop flag, etc. A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag for selectively performing a process according to the control state is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating an initial design of a decorative design displayed on the variable display device 9.

  Then, the CTC register provided in the game control microcomputer 560 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. (Step S19). The display random number is a random number for determining a special symbol losing symbol displayed on the special symbol display 8 or a random number for determining a pattern variation pattern. The display random number update process is a display random number. This is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number for use. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). In a game control process described later, when the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  Note that when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited. The display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are also executed in the timer interrupt process described later. This is to avoid competing with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of step S17 or step S18, and a counter value for generating a display random number during the timer interrupt processing or a counter count value for generating an initial value random number If updated, the continuity of the count value may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt disabled state is set during the processing of step S17 and step S18.

  Next, the game control process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs during the execution of the main process, specifically, in the period when the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S16 to S19, the game control microcomputer 560 displays FIG. The timer interruption process of steps S20 to S37 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off process, when it is detected that the power-off signal is output, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: Step S21).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the display of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold memory indicator 18, the normal symbol hold memory indicator 41, and a status indicator (not shown). A display control process is performed (step S22). For the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, and the status indicator, control for outputting a drive signal to each indicator is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S34 to S36.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control (determination random number update process: step) S23). The game control microcomputer 560 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: step S24, S25).

Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: Determine the type of jackpot (for determining the jackpot type)
(3) Random 3: Determine the special symbol's off symbol (for determining off symbol)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination) (5) Random 5: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol)
(6) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the random 1 initial value)
(7) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the random 5 initial value)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) a big hit determination random number, (2) a big hit type determination random number, and (5) a normal symbol determination determination. A counter for generating a random number is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. Note that random numbers other than the random numbers in the above (1) to (7) are also used to enhance the gaming effect.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a special symbol process (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special variable winning device (large winning a prize port) in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag during each process according to the game state.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs normal symbol process processing (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag during each process according to the game state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 10 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 15 are executed.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of sending an effect control command or the like related to display control of the decorative symbols in the variable display device 9 (decorative symbol command control processing: step S28).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a (step). S30). Specifically, the payout control mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any of the start opening switch 14a, the count switch 23 and the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a test terminal process which is a process for generating and outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine (step S31). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S32: output process). The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16 and 21 in accordance with a drive command in order to open the variable winning device 15 or the open / close plate 20 in an open state or a closed state.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of reserved storage (step S33).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in accordance with the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. A control process is performed (step S34). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the game control microcomputer 560 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data in accordance with the value of the normal symbol process flag. A control process is performed (step S35). For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may change the display rate (“○” and “×”) every 0.2 seconds when the normal symbol fluctuation speed is 0.2 seconds. Further, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a state display lamp display process for setting the state display control data for displaying the state display lamp in accordance with the game state in the output buffer for setting the state display control data (step). S36). The game control microcomputer 560 executes the display of the status indicator lamp by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S37), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S36 in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for the special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 is executed.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 performs the special symbol process, if the start opening switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. That is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), it is confirmed whether or not the reserved memory number (start winning memory number) has reached the upper limit value (held memory number = 4). (Step S312).

  When the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit (N in step S312), the game control microcomputer 560 extracts software random numbers (such as a counter value for generating a big hit determination random number, etc.) Is stored in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the reserved storage number counter as the extracted random number value (step S313). Extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. In step S313, random 1 to random 4 are extracted from the above random numbers. In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number are secured. Further, a counter for generating a jackpot determination random number and the like and a holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 increments the value of the reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories by 1 (step S314). Although not shown in FIG. 11, when the value of the pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, the start prize memory designation command (the start prize memory designation command at this time is the start prize memory number due to the occurrence of the start prize). Is a command indicating that +1 has been added). Thereafter, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag).

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): When the microcomputer 560 for game control is in a state where variable symbol special display can be started, the number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory buffer (the number of reserved memories) is confirmed. The number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the hold storage counter. Then, if the count value of the holding storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit (whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display is the specific display result). In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set, and the type of big hit (non-probable big hit, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit, etc.) is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S301.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): For determining a variation pattern that is extracted when a variation pattern of variable display of a special symbol (effect mode during symbol variation: variation time is also specified by the variation pattern) is generated at the time of start winning. Selection is made from among a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the value of a random number (one of display random numbers). Further, based on the determined variation pattern, after setting the variable display time (variation time) until the special symbol is variably displayed and stopped display in the special symbol process timer, the special symbol process timer is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S302.

  Special symbol changing process (step S302): When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the special symbol process timer set in step S301 times out), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed. The value is updated according to step S303.

  Special symbol stop process (step S303): The variable symbol display on the special symbol indicator 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. In addition, an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for designating the stop of variable display of the decorative symbols on the variable display device 9 is transmitted to the effect control board 80. If the jackpot flag is set, the time from when the jackpot symbol is stopped until the jackpot game starts (the jackpot display time) is set in the jackpot control timer, and then the jackpot control timer is started. Let The effect control board 80 is provided with an effect control command (fanfare command) for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to execute an effect (fanfare effect) of a signal indicating that the jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Send. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S304. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state is updated to a value according to step S300.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S304): When the big hit display time has elapsed, control for opening the large winning opening is started. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable prize-winning device to open the big prize opening. The number of rounds is counted by a counter. Also, the execution time (round time) of the special winning opening control process is set in the special winning opening control timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305.

  Processing for opening a special prize opening (step S305): A process for confirming the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is established, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the special winning prize opening by closing the special variable prize winning device. In addition, the time (interval time) from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S306.

  Post-winner opening process (step S306): When the interval time has elapsed, it is confirmed whether there is a remaining round. If there are remaining rounds, control to open the big prize opening is started. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable prize-winning device to open the big prize opening. The number of rounds is counted by a counter. Also, the execution time (round time) of the special winning opening control process is set in the special winning opening control timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305. On the other hand, when all rounds are finished, an effect control command (ending command) for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform an effect (ending effect) for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is issued. After transmitting to the effect control board 80 and setting the execution time of the big hit end process (big hit end time) in the big prize opening control timer, the internal state is updated to a value according to step S307.

  Big hit end process (step S307): A predetermined flag set / reset process for ending the big hit gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state is updated to a value corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration. The first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, commands 8000 (H) to 8080 (H) are effect control commands (variation) for designating a variation pattern of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the variable display device 9 in correspondence with variable symbol special display. Pattern command). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start.

  Commands 8C00 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands for designating the contents of the stop symbols (display results) of the decorative symbols in the variable display device 9. In this embodiment, commands 8C00 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as symbol information designation commands.

  The command 8C00 (H) is an effect control command (outgoing designation command) for designating that the stop symbol (display result) of the special symbol is determined as the offcoming symbol. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command (ordinary big hit designation command) that designates that the stop symbol of the special symbol has been decided as a non-probable variation symbol (that is, a non-probability variation big hit (also referred to as a normal big hit)). ).

  The command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command (designated to specify that the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be a probable variation symbol (that is, a probable variation big hit is determined), and that it is determined not to execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game starts. 1 specified command per probability variation. Command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command (probability variable big hit 2 designation command) that designates that the stop symbol of the special symbol is decided as the probability varying symbol and that it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect during the big hit game. Command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command (probability variable big hit) that designates that the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be a probable variable symbol and that it is determined to execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game is finished (during the ending effect) 3 designation command).

  Command 8C05 (H) is an effect control command (suddenly probable big hit designation command) for designating that the stop symbol of the special symbol has been suddenly determined to be a probable change symbol (that is, that it has been determined to be suddenly probable big hit).

  Here, the “re-lottery effect” refers to an effect that makes it appear that the jackpot symbol is drawn again and stopped after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9. Specifically, when it is determined in advance that the jackpot symbol (non-probability variable symbol or probability variable symbol) is stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9, the variable display device 9 displays the left, middle and right decorative symbols. This is an effect of derivation and display with the same non-probable variable symbol, and then re-changing the non-probable variable symbol, and then stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol (non-probable variable symbol or probable variable symbol) (see FIG. 99). The re-lottery effect includes a case where a non-probability variable symbol is promoted from a non-probability variable symbol (when a non-probability variable symbol is derived after being displayed), and a case where a non-probability variable symbol is not promoted from a non-probability variable symbol (a non-probability variable symbol is displayed). After the derivation display, the non-probable pattern is stopped and displayed again). The re-lottery effect that promotes a non-probable variable symbol to a probabilistic symbol is referred to as “promotion effect” or “rising effect”.

  In this embodiment, the timing for executing the re-drawing effect is “during symbol change”, “during big hit game”, “after big hit game is over”. When the game control microcomputer 560 causes the effect control microcomputer 100 to execute a re-lottery effect during “change in design”, the game control microcomputer 560 specifies execution of the re-lottery effect with a change pattern command. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 560 causes the production control microcomputer 100 to execute the re-lottery effect “during the big hit game” or “after the big hit game is finished”, the “in jackpot game” is executed by the symbol information designation command. Alternatively, the execution of the re-drawing effect “after the end of the big hit game” is designated. The effect control microcomputer 100 executes the re-lottery effect at a predetermined timing based on the contents of the variation pattern command or the symbol information designation command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for designating stop of variable display (fluctuation) of decorative symbols on the variable display device 9.

  Commands 9500 (H) to 9502 (H) are effect control commands (background designation commands) for designating background display according to the gaming state in the variable display device 9. The command 9500 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the variable display device 9 is in the normal gaming state. The command 9501 (H) is an effect control command (high probability state background designation command) for designating background display when the variable display device 9 is in the probability variation state (high probability state). The command 9502 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating background display when the variable display device 9 is in the time-short state.

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating display during the customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A000 (H) to A004 (H) are effect control commands (fanfare designation commands) for designating that a big hit game is started. Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 1 designation command) that designates the start of a big hit when a normal big hit (non-probable big hit) is determined. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 2 designation command) that designates the start of a big hit when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is determined and the re-lottery effect is not executed after the big hit game is started. Command A002 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 3 designation command) that designates the start of a big hit when it is determined that a probability variation big hit is determined and a re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game. Command A003 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 4 designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot when it is decided that a re-lottery effect will be executed after the jackpot game has been determined (after the jackpot game has ended) ). Command A004 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 5 designation command) that designates the start of sudden probability variation jackpot.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command for opening a big prize opening) that designates display during a round in the 15 round jackpot game. The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big prize opening) that designates display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) in the 15 round big hit game. Note that the number of rounds displayed in “XX” is set.

  Commands A301 (H) to A305 (H) are effect control commands (ending designation commands) that designate the end of the big hit game. The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (ending 1 designation command) for designating the end of the normal jackpot game (displaying that the game will shift to the short time state after the jackpot game is finished). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of jackpot when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined and the re-lottery effect is not executed after the jackpot game is started. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the big hit when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined and the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game. Command A304 (H) is an effect control command (ending 4 designation command) that is promoted to a probable variation symbol in the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect) and designates that it will be a promising big hit. Command A 305 (H) is an effect control command (ending 5 designation command) for designating the end of sudden probability variation jackpot.

  Command A4XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command for opening a big prize opening) that designates display during a round in a two-round big hit game (suddenly probable big hit game). Command A5XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big prize opening) that designates display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) in the two round big hit game (suddenly probable big hit game). In “XX”, the number of rounds is set.

  The command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (start winning memory designation command) for designating the number of starting winning memories shown by XX.

  When the effect control microcomputer 100 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, it responds to the contents shown in FIG. While changing the display state of the variable display device 9, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. An effect control command other than the effect control command shown in FIG. 12 is also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, when displaying the number of winning balls that is a big hit on the variable display device 9, an effect control command for designating the count number of the count switch 23 is also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80.

  FIG. 13 to FIG. 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. 13 to 15, “S” of “line” indicates that single reach (any one of 1UH to 8UH, 1LH to 8LH, and 1CH to 8CH in FIG. 3) is established, and “W” of “line”. Indicates that double reach (any one of 1WH to 8WH in FIG. 3) is established, and “S & W” of “line” indicates that either single reach or double reach is established.

  In this example, each variation pattern is a variation pattern in the case where the stop symbol of the decoration symbol is “out-of-order symbol” when it is normal (including the probability variation state when it is not in the short-time state), Fluctuation pattern (decrease pattern other than the dedicated pattern in the figure) when the decorative symbol stop symbol (stop symbol at the time of fluctuation stop before jackpot) is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation” during normal operation )), And the decorative pattern stop pattern (stop pattern at the time of fluctuation stop before the big hit) becomes a “probable variable pattern” in the normal state (variation pattern dedicated to the normal variable variable big hit) and the decorative pattern stop pattern The fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern dedicated to normal big hit during normal times) when the (stop pattern at the time of fluctuation stop before the big hit) is “non-probable variation” during normal times, and the stop pattern of the decorative symbol is “ Natural and variable pattern in the case of a probability variation pattern "(suddenly probability variation jackpot dedicated fluctuation pattern during normal), are distinguished.

  In addition, each variation pattern includes a variation pattern (a variation pattern dedicated to deviation from time, time, and short) when the stop symbol of the decoration pattern is "shortage symbol" when the time symbol is short or short (including the short time state when certain changes occur). Change pattern when the symbol stop symbol (stop symbol at the time of variable stop before big hit) becomes "non-probable variable symbol" or "probable variable symbol" in the short time (variable pattern other than special pattern in the diagram) )), The decorative pattern stop pattern (stop pattern at the time of fluctuation stop before the big hit) becomes a "probable variable pattern" in a short time, and the decorative pattern stoppage of the decorative pattern Variation pattern when the symbol (stop symbol at the time of variation stop before big hit) becomes "non-probable variation symbol" in the short time (variation pattern dedicated to normal big hit in the short time medium), and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is "suddenly certain in the short time" The variation pattern in the case of a pattern "(suddenly probability variation jackpot dedicated fluctuation pattern during the time-shortening), are distinguished. Further, the fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation numbers “2” and “128” are the fluctuation patterns that are used at both the normal time and the short time.

  “Normal fluctuation” (variation numbers “1” to “3”) in the figure is a fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation without reach. “Normal” (variation patterns “4” to “8”, “42” to “50”) in the figure is a variation pattern with normal reach (simple reach mode). In the figure, “Muchi”, “Replacement”, “Transfer Rock”, “Rock”, “Suspension Bridge”, and “Minecart” represent the types of reach. These reach are super reach.

  Here, “normal reach” refers to the case where the middle symbol changes rapidly after the reach is established, the change rate / direction of the middle symbol changes after the reach is established, or after the reach is established. There are cases where a character appears or the background changes after reach is established. However, in the case of normal reach, the mode of production is relatively simple. On the other hand, “super reach” combines a plurality of effects of normal reach, develops from normal reach to another effect, or executes an effect with a story. In the case of super reach, an effect that makes it possible to expect a big hit than normal reach is performed. In general, the fluctuation time is set longer in the super reach than in the normal reach.

  “Pseudo-continuous” in the figure is a variation pattern for performing pseudo-continuous variation. The pseudo-continuous variation can produce an effect that makes it appear as if the variation has been performed multiple times in one variation pattern. In this embodiment, a variation pattern for performing pseudo continuous variation once to four times is prepared. Further, in this embodiment, “opportunity” and “slip” are prepared for “pseudo-continuous”.

  Of the “pseudo-continuous”, the “chance eyes” in the figure is a variation pattern that develops into super reach after the chance eyes on the rendering for a predetermined number of times are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  In addition, “slip” in the figure is a variation pattern that develops into super reach after a chance to appear on the stage is temporarily stopped for a predetermined number of times, or on the temporary stop display after the slide presentation. The slip effect refers to an effect in which only the right symbol is changed again (slid) after the left and right symbols of the variable display device 9 are temporarily stopped. In the “slip” variation pattern, all symbols are temporarily displayed after the slip effect. In this embodiment, there is a case where the left and right symbols before the slide effect are set as reach and a case where they are not reached. Further, there are cases where the temporary stop symbol after the slide effect is regarded as a chance and a symbol which is out of the chance. In this embodiment, after the slip effect is performed, the super-reach is developed. However, the super-reach may not be developed, and a variation pattern that does not require the reach may be prepared.

  In addition, when a double reach is established, the symbol that comes first (for example, “1” when the symbol “1” or “2” is double-reached “1”) is a big hit (“first”), and later The variation pattern of the same content is divided in the case of a big hit (“later hit”) in the coming symbol (for example, “2” when double reach is achieved with the symbols “1” and “2”).

  Further, “relief” in the figure is a variation pattern in which the “relief” effect is executed after the out-of-reach symbol is derived and displayed, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, “treasure chest”, “jump”, “floor falling”, and “appearance of enemy” also represent the types of super-reach in the fluctuation pattern in the short time. Even during the short time, a fluctuation pattern for super-reach (trolley reach) of “Minecart” is prepared.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, a predetermined variation time is preset for each variation pattern, and the production control microcomputer 100 specifies the variation time together with the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command. Is possible. In addition, the second byte of EXT data in the 2-byte effect control command is assigned to each variation pattern. For example, “00 (H)” is assigned as the “EXT data” to the variation pattern of the variation number 1, and “80 (H)” is assigned as the “EXT data” to the variation pattern of the variation number 129. The effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes the content (variation number) of the variation pattern from the “EXT data” assigned to the variation pattern command.

  16 to 18 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 can start the variation of the special symbol (when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300, that is, the special symbol indicator If the special symbol variation display is not performed in step 8 and the game is not in the big hit game (step S51), the start winning memory number (holding memory number) is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the hold storage counter is confirmed.

  If the starting winning memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting winning memory number = 1 is read and stored in the random number storage buffer of the RAM 55 (step S53), and the starting winning memory number 1 is reduced by 1 and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start winning memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting winning memory number = n−1.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the current game state (normal game state, probability change state, short time state, short time state of probability change, etc.), and uses the address of the background designation command transmission table corresponding to the game state as a pointer. Set (step S55). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a command set process (FIG. 31) described later (step S56). If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, a normal state background designation command is transmitted. If the current game state is a probability change state, a probability change state background designation command is transmitted. If the current gaming state is a short-time state or a probable change short-time state, a short-time state background designation command is transmitted. In this embodiment, a common background designation command is transmitted in order to perform an effect common to the time-short state in the probability variation time-short state. However, when different effects are performed in the time-short state and the probability variation time-short state (for example, which For example, when performing a story with one side), each may be a separate command.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S57), and executes the jackpot determination processing module (step S58). The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a jackpot determination value determined in advance with a random number value for jackpot determination and determining that the jackpot determination value is a jackpot if they match. Here, in the jackpot determination, when the gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state, probability variation short time state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a low probability state (normal gaming state and short time state). It is comprised so that it may become. Specifically, a high-probability jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and a low-probability jackpot determination table in which the number of jackpot determination values is set smaller than the high-probability jackpot determination table are provided. Keep it. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the high probability jackpot determination table to perform the jackpot determination process. If the gaming state is a low probability state, the big hit determination process is performed using the low probability big hit determination table. With such a configuration, the probability of a big hit is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state.

  Whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state and probability variation time short state) is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag indicating that the game state is the probability variation state and the probability variation time short state is set. Is done.

  If it is determined in the big hit determination module that the big hit is not made (N in step S59), the game control microcomputer 560 proceeds to the process in step S64 in FIG.

  When it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination module (Y in step S59), a big hit flag is set (step S60). The game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot type determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S61), and hits the jackpot type (normal jackpot, probability variable jackpot, probability variable jackpot, jackpot that executes the re-lottery effect during the jackpot game. After the game ends, a process of determining a probability variation big hit that executes a re-lottery effect or a sudden probability variation big hit is executed (step S62).

  The jackpot type determination process is performed using a jackpot type determination table as shown in FIG. In the jackpot type determination table, a predetermined number of jackpot type determination random number values are distributed in advance for each jackpot type. The game control microcomputer 560 determines the jackpot type, that is, the normal jackpot, the probable big jackpot, the probable big jackpot (promoting big jackpot), the probable big jackpot (ending) depending on which range the random number for determining the big jackpot value read in step S61 belongs. Promotion) and sudden probable jackpots. In this way, by determining the big hit type, not only whether the big hit is a normal big hit, a probable big hit, or a sudden probable big hit, whether to execute a re-lottery effect (promotion effect) and what kind of re-lottery effect It is also determined whether to execute at the timing.

  Although not shown in FIG. 16, since only one type of jackpot symbol is provided according to the jackpot type, the jackpot symbol is automatically determined by determining the jackpot type. Specifically, the non-probability variable symbol “6” is determined for a normal big hit (non-probable big hit), the probabilistic variable symbol “7” is determined for a probable big hit, and the sudden probable symbol “5” for a sudden probable big hit. Will be determined.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 stores (stores) the decorative symbol information corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S62 in the decorative symbol information buffer (step S63), and proceeds to the processing of step S72 of FIG. .

  In step S63, after the decorative symbol information corresponding to the jackpot type is stored in the decorative symbol information buffer, the decorative symbol command control process (step S28, FIG. 30) is executed in response to the occurrence of the timer interrupt, and the command set is set. Processing (FIG. 31) is executed, and command transmission processing (FIG. 32) is executed. Thus, a symbol information designation command (normal jackpot designation command, probability variation big hit 1 designation command, probability variation big hit 2 designation command, probability variation big hit 3 designation command, sudden probability variation big hit designation command) corresponding to the big hit type is transmitted. Detailed contents will be described later.

  In step S64 of FIG. 17, the game control microcomputer 560 reads out the design symbol random number (one of the display random numbers) from the random number storage buffer (step S64), and based on the read out design symbol random number value. Then, a process of determining a special symbol off symbol is executed (step S65). One of the symbols “0” to “4”, “8”, and “9” is determined as the special symbol loss symbol.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the decorative symbol information corresponding to the loss in the decorative symbol information buffer (step S66). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S67).

  In step S72 of FIG. 18, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the jackpot type determined in step S62 is a probability variation jackpot (including a sudden probability variation jackpot). If it is not a probability variation jackpot (step S72). N), without setting the flag indicating the type of jackpot, the process proceeds to step S82.

  When the probability variation big hit is found (Y in step S72), the probability variation big hit flag indicating that the probability variation big hit occurs is set (step S73). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation jackpot is a sudden probability variation jackpot (step S74). If it is a sudden probability change big hit (Y in step S74), a sudden probability change flag indicating that a sudden probability change big hit occurs is set (step S75), and the process proceeds to step S82.

  If it is not suddenly a promising big hit (N in Step S74), it is checked whether a re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit game is started (Step S76). If the re-lottery effect is not executed after the big hit game is started (N in step S76), the process proceeds to step S82. If the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit game is started (Y in step S76), the big hit game is started. A re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect will be executed later is set (step S77), and it is confirmed whether the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit (step S78). When the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit (Y in step S78), the big hit execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed during the big win is set (step S79), and the process proceeds to step S82. To do. When it is not executed during the big hit (N in Step S78), it is confirmed whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed during the ending (Step S80). When the re-lottery effect is executed during the ending (Y in step S80), an ending execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed during the ending is set (step S81), and the process proceeds to step S82. . In step S82, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S82).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S201). When the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S201), a normal pattern determination process (step S202) is executed. When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S201), a time reduction pattern determination process (step S203) is executed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the normal pattern determination process (step S202) in the variation pattern setting process. In the normal pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S211). When the big hit flag is set (Y in step S211), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the sudden probability change flag is set (step S212). If the sudden probability change flag is set (Y in step S212), since a sudden probability change big hit will occur, it is decided to use the normal sudden change variation pattern determination table (step S213).

  In the normal-time sudden probability change variation pattern determination table, the variation patterns (variation numbers “126” to “127”) selected in the normal sudden probability variation big hit shown in FIG. 15 are set in advance. A plurality of judgment values are assigned to. In the probability variation state, a variation pattern determination table for probability variation sudden probability variation in which the variation pattern (variation number “128”) selected at the time of probability variation big hit is set is used.

  When the probability change flag is not suddenly set (N in step S212), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability change big hit flag is set (step S214). When the probability variation big hit flag is set (Y in Step S214), it is confirmed whether or not the re-lottery execution flag is set (Step S215). When the probability variation jackpot flag is set and the re-lottery execution flag is not set (N in step S215), a probability variation jackpot that does not execute the re-lottery effect is generated after the big-hit game starts. It is determined to use the variation pattern determination table (step S216).

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for the normal probability variation big hit, the variation patterns (variation numbers “42” to “100” (normal big hit dedicated patterns that are selected in advance) at the normal probability variation big hit shown in FIGS. Excluding)) is set, and a plurality of judgment values are assigned to each variation pattern.

  When the probability variation big hit flag is not set (N in step S214), a normal big hit (non-probable variation big hit) occurs, so it is decided to use the normal normal big hit variation pattern determination table (step S217). ). In addition, although the probability variation jackpot flag is set, if the re-lottery execution flag is also set (Y in step S215), a probability variation jackpot that executes the re-lottery effect after the big-hit game starts occurs. In this case, since the non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed when the decoration symbol variation is stopped, it is usually necessary to select a variation pattern for big hit. Accordingly, it is determined to use the normal normal big hit variation pattern determination table (step S217).

  In the normal normal big hit variation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns (variation numbers “42” to “100” (probable variable big hit dedicated patterns shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15) selected in the normal normal big hit shown in FIGS. Excluding)) is set, and a plurality of judgment values are assigned to each variation pattern.

  When the big hit flag is not set in step S211 (N in step S211), it is determined to use the deviation variation pattern determination table for normal time (step S218).

  In the normal time deviation variation pattern determination table, variation patterns (variation numbers “1” and “4” selected in the normal game state (including the probability variation state without time reduction) shown in FIG. ”To“ 41 ”), and a plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern. In the probability variation state, a variation pattern determination table for deviation at the time of probability variation in which variation patterns (variation numbers “2”, “4” to “41”) selected at the time of deviation at the time of probability variation are set is used.

  When the variation pattern determination table is determined in step S213, S216, S217, or S218, the game control microcomputer 560 ends the normal pattern determination process (step S202).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the time reduction pattern determination process (step S203) in the variation pattern setting process. In the time-shortening pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S221). When the big hit flag is set (Y in step S221), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the sudden probability change flag is set (step S222). If the sudden probability variation flag is set (Y in step S222), a sudden probability variation big hit will occur, so it is determined to use the short-term sudden probability variation pattern determination table (step S223).

  In the variation pattern determination table for sudden probability change at the time reduction, a variation pattern (variation number “129”) selected at the time of the sudden probability change big hit at the time reduction shown in FIG. 15 is set in advance, and a plurality of determinations are made for each variation pattern. A value has been assigned. It should be noted that, even in the short time state of probability change, the fluctuation pattern determination table for sudden time change is used.

  If the probability change flag is not suddenly set (N in step S222), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability change big hit flag is set (step S224). When the probability variation big hit flag is set (Y in Step S224), it is confirmed whether or not the re-lottery execution flag is set (Step S225). When the probability variation jackpot flag is set and the re-lottery execution flag is not set (N in step S225), a probability variation jackpot that does not execute the re-lottery effect after starting the jackpot game will occur. It is determined to use the variation pattern determination table (step S226).

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for short-time probability variable big hit, the fluctuation pattern (variation numbers “113” to “125” (excluding the normal big hit dedicated pattern)) selected in advance for the short-term positive variable big hit shown in FIG. Is set, and a plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern.

  When the probability variation big hit flag is not set (N in step S224), a normal big hit (non-probable variation big hit) occurs, so it is decided to use the short time normal big hit variation pattern determination table (step S227). ). In addition, although the probability variation jackpot flag is set, if the re-lottery execution flag is also set (Y in step S225), a probability variation jackpot for executing the re-lottery effect after the big-hit game starts is generated. In this case, since the non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed when the decoration symbol variation is stopped, it is usually necessary to select a variation pattern for big hit. Therefore, it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal big hits in the short time (step S227).

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for hourly normal big hits, the fluctuation patterns (variation numbers “112” to “123” (excluding patterns for exclusive use of probability variable big hits)) previously selected in the case of the normal big hit at the time short hours shown in FIG. Is set, and a plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern.

  When the big hit flag is not set in step S221 (N in step S221), it is determined to use the shift variation pattern determination table for time reduction (step S228).

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation in time reduction, variation patterns (variation numbers “3”, “101” to “111”) selected in advance for deviation in time reduction shown in FIG. 15 are set in advance. A plurality of judgment values are assigned to. It should be noted that, even in the short time state of the probable change, the deviation variation pattern determination table is used for the short time.

  When the variation pattern determination table is determined in step S223, S226, S227 or S228, the game control microcomputer 560 ends the time-shortening pattern determination process (step S203).

  When the normal pattern determination process (step S202) or the short time pattern determination process (step S203) is completed, the process returns to the process of FIG. 20, and the game control microcomputer 560 reads and reads the random number for determining the variation pattern from the random number storage buffer. Based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern of the symbol is determined using the variation pattern determination table determined in step S202 or S203 (step S204). Specifically, the variation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random value is determined as the variation pattern of the symbol to be variably displayed next.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the variation pattern command data corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S204 in the variation pattern buffer (step S205). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation time in the special symbol process timer (step S206). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the address of the variable command transmission table in the decorative symbol command transmission pointer (step S207). In response to this processing being performed, control for transmitting the variation pattern command is executed in the decorative symbol command control processing (step S28 in FIG. 10, FIG. 30). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the variation number monitoring process (step S208).

  In the fluctuation count monitoring process, the game control microcomputer 560 is changed to a short-time state (except for the short-time state at the time of probability change) after the big hit game ends (when the short-time flag is set), a special symbol after the big hit game ends. The number of fluctuations is counted with a fluctuation number counter. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether or not the count value of the fluctuation count counter has reached a value indicating a predetermined fluctuation count (for example, 100) that can continue the short-time state, and the count value is the predetermined fluctuation count. When the value becomes, the hourly flag is reset. As a result, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the big hit game ends becomes a predetermined number of fluctuations, the time-shifted state is shifted to the normal gaming state.

  Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S302) (step S209).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, first, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the special symbol process timer by -1 (step S351). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special symbol process timer has timed out (that is, whether or not the value of the special symbol process timer is 0) (step S352), and if it has not timed out (N in step S352), The process is terminated as it is. If the special symbol process timer has timed out (Y in step S352), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S303) (step S353).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the game control microcomputer 560 stops the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and stops and displays the stop symbol (step S361). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the address of the decorative symbol stop designation command transmission table in the pointer (step S362), and executes the command setting process (step S363). As a result, control for transmitting a decorative symbol stop designation command is executed.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S364). If the jackpot flag is set (Y in step S364), the game control microcomputer 560 stops the jackpot symbol in the jackpot control timer that measures the time for controlling the opening / closing of the jackpot. The time from the display until the big winning opening is released (a big hit display time) is set (step S365). In the jackpot display time, an effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the player that the jackpot game is started is executed.

  Note that different jackpot display times may be set for the big hit of 15 rounds and the big hit of 2 rounds. In this case, for example, the jackpot display time is 3 seconds for a big hit of 15 rounds, and the jackpot display time is 5 seconds for a big hit of two rounds.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the address of the fanfare command transmission table corresponding to the jackpot type to the pointer (step S366), and executes the command setting process (step S367). Thereby, control for transmitting a fanfare command corresponding to the jackpot type is executed. For the big hit type, the probability change big hit flag is set, suddenly the probability change flag is set, the re-draw lotion execution flag is set, the big hit execution flag is set, or the ending execution flag is set It can be confirmed based on whether or not. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S304) (step S368).

  If the big hit flag is not set (N in step S364), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S369).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S304). In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by 1 (step S401), and confirms whether or not the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0 ( Step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S402), the processing is ended as it is. If the value of the big prize control timer is 0 (Y in step S402), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the number of big hits is 15 rounds or 2 rounds (step S403). ). If the probability variation jackpot flag is not set, or if the probability variation jackpot flag is set but suddenly the probability variation flag is not set, it can be determined that the round is a big hit of 15 rounds. When the probability variation flag is set, it can be determined that the game is a big hit of two rounds.

  If it is a big hit for 15 rounds (Y in step S403), the game control microcomputer 560 sets the address of the command sending table for the 15 round big hits in the big prize opening opening command pointer to the pointer (step S404), and sets the command. Is executed (step S405). As a result, control for transmitting a 15-round big prize opening opening command for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round) is executed. Note that the number of rounds is recognized by confirming the value of a round number counter that counts the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 to open the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S406). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, and the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the RAM area corresponds to the output state of the output port in step S406. Is set in accordance with the open / close state of the solenoid to be driven. Then, the contents set in the RAM area according to the output state of the output port in the output process of step S32 are output to the output port. As a result, a drive command signal is output from the output port to the solenoid circuit 59. The solenoid circuit 59 outputs a drive signal for driving the solenoid to the solenoid in accordance with the drive command signal, thereby driving the solenoid. Hereinafter, in the process of opening and closing the solenoid, such an operation is performed.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 increments the value of the round number counter by 1 (step S407). Since the value of the round number counter is incremented by 1 in step S407, in steps S404 and S405, when the value of the round number counter is 0, a command for opening the big prize opening indicating the first round is transmitted. The process of S407 may be executed before the process of step S404, and when the value of the round number counter is 1, a command for opening a big prize opening indicating the first round may be transmitted.

  In addition, the maximum time (15-round round time) that can be opened in each round of the 15 round big hits is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S408). The round time for 15 rounds is, for example, 29.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S305) (step S414).

  When it is a big hit of two rounds in step S403 (N in step S403), the game control microcomputer 560 sets the address of the command winning table during the big winning opening release command for the two rounds big hit in the pointer (step S409). ), Command set processing is executed (step S410). As a result, a control is executed to transmit a two-round big prize opening opening command for designating a display state corresponding to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the solenoid 21 to release the special winning opening (step S411) and increments the value of the round number counter by 1 (step S412). In addition, the maximum time for which the big prize opening can be opened in each round in the big hit of two rounds (round time for two rounds) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S413). The round time for 2 rounds is a short time, for example, 5 seconds. Therefore, in the big hit of two rounds, ten game balls (the maximum number of game balls that can be won) will not win the big prize opening during the round. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S305) (step S414).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S305) in the special symbol process. In the special winning opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 560 first decrements the value of the special winning prize control timer by -1 (step S421). And it is confirmed whether the number of big hits is 15 rounds (whether it is a big hit of 15 rounds or a big hit of 2 rounds) (step S422).

  If it is a big hit of 15 rounds (Y in step S422), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S423). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S423), it is checked whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening by checking whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on. Confirmation is made (step S424). If the count switch 23 is not turned on (N in step S424), the process is terminated as it is. If the count switch 23 is on (Y in step S424), the game control microcomputer 560 increments the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening (step S425). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S426). If the value of the winning number counter is not the predetermined number (N in step S426), the process is ended as it is.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S423) or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (Y in step S426), the game control microcomputer 560 is Then, the solenoid 21 is driven to control to close the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S427). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S428).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the address of the command transmission table after opening the big winning opening for 15 rounds big hit to the pointer (step S429), and executes the command setting process (step S430). As a result, control for transmitting a command after opening the big prize opening for 15 rounds that specifies a display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round) is executed.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a time (interval time for 15 rounds) from the end of the round to the start of the next round in the big win of 15 rounds in the big prize opening control timer ( In step S431), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening post-processing (step S306) (step S432). The interval time for 15 rounds is, for example, 5 seconds.

  If it is a big hit of two rounds (N in step S422), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the big prize control timer is 0 (step S433), and the value of the big prize control timer If is not 0 (N in step S433), the process is terminated as it is. When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S433), the solenoid 21 is driven to control to close the big prize opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S434).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the address of the display command transmission table after the two-round big winning opening is opened to the pointer (step S435), and executes the command setting process (step S436). As a result, the control for transmitting a command after opening the big winning opening for two rounds for specifying the display state according to the number of rounds after the opening of the big winning opening (after the end of the round) is executed. Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the time from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval time for two rounds) in the big winning prize control timer in the big prize opening control timer ( In step S437), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening post-processing (step S306) (step S432). The interval time for 2 rounds is the same as the interval time for 15 rounds, for example, 5 seconds.

  FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening post-processing (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the post-opening process for the big prize opening, the game control microcomputer 560 first decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1 (step S441), and checks whether the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 or not. (Step S442). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S442), the processing is ended as it is. If the value of the big prize control timer is 0 (Y in step S442), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the number of rounds is 15 rounds (15 rounds or 2 rounds Is determined (step S443).

  If it is a big hit of 15 rounds (Y in step S443), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter is 15 (step S444). If the value of the round number counter is not 15 (N in Step S444), the address of the command transmission table for the 15 round round big prize opening open command transmission table is set in the pointer (Step S445), and the command setting process is executed. (Step S446). As a result, control for transmitting a 15-round big prize opening opening command for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round) is executed. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 controls to open the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) by driving the solenoid 21 (step S447) and increments the value of the round number counter by 1 (step S448).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a round time for 15 rounds in the special winning opening control timer (step S449). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening open process (step S305) (step S450).

  If the value of the round counter is 15 (Y in step S444), the game control microcomputer 560 sets the address of the ending command transmission table corresponding to the jackpot type in the pointer (step S451), and sets the command Processing is executed (step S452). Thereby, control for transmitting an ending command corresponding to the jackpot type is executed.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the jackpot end time (execution time of the ending effect) for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot in the jackpot control timer (step S453), and sets the value of the special symbol process flag. The value is updated according to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S454).

  When it is a big hit of two rounds in step S443 (N in step S443), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter is 2 (step S455 in FIG. 28). If the value of the round counter is not 2 (N in Step S455), the address of the command transmission table for the 2 round big hit big winning opening is set in the pointer (Step S456), and the command setting process is executed. (Step S457). As a result, a control is executed to transmit a two-round big prize opening opening command for designating a display state corresponding to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the solenoid 21 to release the special winning opening (step S458) and increments the value of the round number counter by 1 (step S459). Further, the round time for two rounds is set in the special winning opening control timer (step S460). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening open process (step S305) (step S461).

  If the value of the round number counter is 2 (Y in step S455), the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly sets the address of the ending command transmission table for the probability variation big hit in the pointer (step S462), and sets the command. Processing is executed (step S463). As a result, the control for suddenly transmitting the ending command for probability variation big hit is executed. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a big hit end time in the big prize opening control timer (step S464), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S307) (step S307). S465).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit ending process, the game control microcomputer 560 first decrements the value of the big prize winning control timer by -1 (step S471). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S472). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S472), the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S472), the game control microcomputer 560 executes a game state setting process after the big hit (step S473).

  In the game state setting process after the big hit, the process of setting / resetting the probability variation flag and the short time flag according to the game state after the end of the big hit game is executed. Specifically, when the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the big hit game ends, only the short-time flag is set, and when the gaming state shifts to the probability change state after the big hit game ends, only the probability change flag is set. When the gaming state is shifted to the probability change time-short state after the game ends, the probability change flag and the time-short flag are set.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 resets the jackpot flag (step S474). If the probability variation jackpot flag is set, the probability variation jackpot flag is reset (step S475), and the sudden probability variation flag is set. In this case, the probability variation flag is suddenly reset (step S476). If the re-lottery execution flag is set, the re-lottery execution flag is reset (step S477). If the big-hit execution flag is set, the big-hit execution is executed. The flag is reset (step S478). Further, if the ending execution flag is set, the ending execution flag is reset (step S479).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S480).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol command control process (step S28). In the decorative symbol command control process, the game control microcomputer 560 loads the decorative symbol command transmission pointer onto the pointer (step S551), and loads the data pointed to by the pointer (step S552). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether it is the transmission timing of the decorative symbol command (variation pattern command, symbol information designation command, start winning memory designation command) (step S553). At this time, if it is the timing for transmitting the variation pattern command, the address of the variation command transmission table is stored in the decoration symbol command transmission pointer in step S207 of the variation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process (step S26). The data pointed to by the pointer is the address of the variable command transmission table. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 can determine whether or not it is the timing to transmit the variation pattern command based on whether or not the data pointed to by the pointer is the address of the variation command transmission table.

  When it is time to transmit the variation pattern command (Y in step S553), the game control microcomputer 560 executes command set processing. As a result, control for transmitting the variation pattern command is executed. Next, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the pointer in the decorative symbol command transmission pointer (step S555).

  At this time, in step S572 of the command set process (FIG. 31) executed in step S554, the address of the command transmission table is incremented by 1, so that the address pointed to by the pointer is changed from the address of the variable command transmission table to the symbol information designation command. This is the address of the transmission table. Accordingly, in step S555, the address of the symbol information designation command transmission table is stored in the decorative symbol command transmission pointer.

  In the decorative symbol command control processing when the next timer interrupt occurs (after 2 ms), the game control microcomputer 560 loads the decorative symbol command transmission pointer again to the pointer (step S551), and stores the data pointed to by the pointer. It is loaded (step S552), and it is determined whether it is the transmission timing of the decorative symbol command (variation pattern command, symbol information designation command, start winning memory designation command) (step S553). At this time, if it is time to transmit the symbol information designation command, in step S555, the address of the symbol information designation command transmission table is stored in the decorative symbol command transmission pointer, and the data pointed to by the pointer is the address of the symbol information designation command transmission table. It has become. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 can determine whether or not it is the timing to transmit the symbol information designation command based on whether or not the data pointed to by the pointer is the address of the symbol information designation command transmission table.

  When it is time to transmit the symbol information designation command (Y in step S553), the game control microcomputer 560 executes a command set process (step S554). As a result, control for transmitting a symbol information designation command is executed. Next, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the pointer in the decorative symbol command transmission pointer (step S555).

  At this time, in step S572 of the command set process (FIG. 31) executed in step S554, the address of the command transmission table is incremented by 1, so that the address pointed to by the pointer starts from the address of the symbol information designation command transmission table. This is the address of the storage designation command transmission table. Accordingly, in step S555, the address of the start winning memory designation command transmission table is stored in the decorative symbol command transmission pointer.

  In the decorative symbol command control processing when the next timer interrupt occurs (after 2 ms), the game control microcomputer 560 loads the decorative symbol command transmission pointer again to the pointer (step S551), and stores the data pointed to by the pointer. It is loaded (step S552), and it is determined whether it is the transmission timing of the decorative symbol command (variation pattern command, symbol information designation command, start winning memory designation command) (step S553). At this time, if it is time to transmit the start winning memory designation command, in step S555, the address of the start winning memory designation command transmission table is stored in the decorative symbol command transmission pointer, and the data pointed to by the pointer is transmitted to the start winning memory designation command. It is the address of the table. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 can determine whether it is the timing to transmit the start winning memory designation command based on whether or not the data pointed to by the pointer is the address of the start winning memory designation command transmission table. .

  When it is time to transmit the start winning memory designation command (Y in step S553), the game control microcomputer 560 executes a command set process (step S554). Thereby, control for transmitting the start winning memory designation command is executed. The start prize memory designation command is an effect control command for designating (notifying) the current start prize memory number (holding memory number). The number is set as a value designated by the start winning memory designation command. Next, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the pointer in the decorative symbol command transmission pointer (step S555).

  In this case, when the address of the command transmission table is incremented by 1 in step S572 of the command set process (FIG. 31) executed in step S554, the command transmission table for transmitting the decorative symbol command by the address pointed to by the pointer. The address is not shown. Accordingly, in the decorative symbol command control process when the next timer interrupt occurs (after 2 ms), the decorative symbol command transmission pointer is loaded again into the pointer (step S551), and the data pointed to by the pointer is loaded (step S552). Whether or not it is the transmission timing of the decorative symbol command is determined (step S553), but it is determined in step S553 that it is not the transmission timing of the decorative symbol command.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing command set processing. As described above, the command set process is executed in steps S56, S363, S367, S405, S410, S430, S436, S446, S452, S457, S463, and S554. The command set process is a process including a command output process and an INT signal output process.

  In the command set process, the game control microcomputer 560 first loads the command data 1 pointed to by the address in the command transmission table (step S561), and executes (calls) the command transmission process shown in FIG. 32 (step S562). .

  In the command transmission process shown in FIG. 32, the game control microcomputer 560 first outputs a transmission command (effect control command) to the output port 1 (step S581). As a result, the MODE data of the first byte in the production control command having a 2-byte structure is output from the output port 1.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the effect control signal INT output bit in the port buffer (step S582), and loads the port 2 buffer (step S583). In this embodiment, for example, “1” is set in the port buffer as an effect control signal INT output bit, and data “0” in the port 2 buffer is loaded. Then, the logical sum of the port 2 buffer and the port buffer is calculated (step S584), and the calculation result is output to the output port 2 (step S585). In this embodiment, when the calculation result is “1”, an on-state (high level) effect control INT signal is output from the output port 2. In response to the output of the on-state effect control INT signal, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a process of receiving (capturing) a transmission command.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a predetermined value in the wait counter (step S586), and subtracts one by one until the value becomes 0 (steps S587, S588). This process is a process for setting the ON period (high level period) of the effect control INT signal. When the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (Y in step S588), the game control microcomputer 560 loads the port 2 buffer (step S589) and outputs the port 2 buffer to the output port 2 (step S590). As a result, an effect control INT signal in the off state (low level) is output from the output port 2.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a predetermined value in the wait counter (step S591), and subtracts one by one until the value becomes 0 (steps S592, S593). This process is a process for setting an off period (low level period) of the effect control INT signal. When the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (Y in step S593), the process returns to the command set process in FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 31, the game control microcomputer 560 adds 1 to the address of the command transmission table (step S563). Then, the address of the command transmission table is saved in the stack or the like (step S564).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 tests the work area reference designation bit (bit 7) of the command data 2 (step S565), and determines whether or not the value of the work area reference designation bit of the command data 2 is “0”. Is determined (step S566). If it is not 0 (N in step S566), the head address of the command extended data address table is set in the pointer (step S567), and the address is calculated by adding the value of bit 6 to bit 0 of the command data 2 to the pointer. (Step S568). Then, the data (command extension data) in the area pointed to by the address (pointer) is loaded (step S569).

  In the command extended data address table, EXT data (second byte data in a 2-byte effect control command) that can be sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 is sequentially set. Therefore, if the value of the work area reference designation bit is “1” by the above processing, the EXT data in the command extended data address table corresponding to the contents of the command data 2 is loaded, and the value of the work area reference designation bit is If "0", the contents of the command data 2 are loaded as they are. Even when EXT data is read from the command extension data address table, bit 7 of the data is “0”.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 executes (calls) a command transmission processing routine (step S570). Accordingly, the EXT data and the effect control INT signal are transmitted at the same timing as the transmission of the MODE data by the processing shown in FIG. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 restores the address of the command transmission table (step S571), and adds 1 to the address of the command transmission table (step S572). When the address of the command transmission table is incremented by 1, if the address is the address of the command transmission table for transmitting the decorative symbol command, as described above, the decorative symbol command control process performs the decorative symbol command control processing. If the transmission process (command set process) is executed and the address is not the address of the command transmission table for transmitting the decorative symbol command, the decorative symbol command transmission process (command set process) is not executed in the decorative symbol command control process.

  As described above, the production control command having a 2-byte configuration is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. In the production control microcomputer 100, when the rise of the production control INT signal as the capture signal is detected, the production process of the production control command is started, but before the completion of the capture process, the game control microcomputer 560 A new signal is not output to the signal line. That is, reliable command reception processing is performed in the production control microcomputer 100. The effect control microcomputer 100 may start the effect control command capturing process at the fall of the effect control INT signal. In addition, the polarity of the effect control INT signal may be reversed (it may be at a low level when instructing command capture).

  Next, the transmission timing of each effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described.

  FIG. 33 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the 15-round jackpot game is executed. As shown in FIG. 33, every time a start winning is generated and variable symbol display is started on the special symbol display 8, the background designation command corresponding to the gaming state in the special symbol normal processing (step S300). Is sent. In the special symbol normal process (step S300), the type of jackpot is determined when the game is out of play, jackpot, or jackpot. In the variation pattern setting process (step S301), the variation pattern is determined, and a variation pattern command designating the determined variation pattern is transmitted in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28). Subsequently, in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28), a symbol information designation command corresponding to the loss determined in the special symbol normal process and the big hit (big hit type) is transmitted, and further, a start winning memory designation command (this The start winning memory designation command at that time is a command indicating that the starting winning memory number has been decremented by −1 due to the start of fluctuation). In the example shown in FIG. 33, an effect control command for designating a big hit variation pattern is transmitted as the variation pattern command, and an effect control command for designating 15 rounds of big hit as the symbol information designation command (suddenly probable variation big hit is designated. It is assumed that an effect control command other than the command is transmitted. Then, the special symbol variation time is measured in the special symbol variation processing (step S302).

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560 shows a variation pattern dedicated to outliers, a variation pattern dedicated to probability variation jackpots, a variation pattern dedicated to normal jackpots, and a variation pattern dedicated to sudden probability variation jackpots. If it is a variation pattern command, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9 is determined based on the command. On the other hand, if the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560 is a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern for both normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot, the variable display device 9 uses the symbol information designation command received thereafter. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol to be stopped is determined.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the variation of the decorative pattern in the variable display device 9 based on the reception of the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  In addition, when the execution of the re-lottery effect is designated by the received variation pattern command, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the re-lottery effect during the variable display of the decorative symbols on the variable display device 9.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether it is a big hit or a big hit based on the symbol information designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, and if it is a big hit, checks the big hit type and executes the re-lottery effect. Also check the presence and timing of execution.

  In the special symbol stop process (step S303), when the special symbol change time has elapsed, a decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted. When receiving the decoration design stop designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the already-decorated stop design of the design.

  If the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, a fanfare command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted in the special symbol stop process (step S303). Based on the fanfare command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a fanfare effect informing the start of the big hit game on the variable display device 9.

  In the big prize opening pre-processing (step S304), when the big hit display time has elapsed, the big prize opening is opened, and a 15 round round big prize opening opening command designating the first round display is transmitted. The The production control microcomputer 100 displays the round display of the first round on the variable display device 9 based on the command for opening the big prize opening from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When the round time elapses in the process for opening the special prize opening (step S305), the special prize opening is closed, and a command after opening the special prize opening for 15 rounds specifying the interval display after the first round is transmitted. The The production control microcomputer 100 displays an interval display on the variable display device 9 until the next round (second round) is started based on the command after the big winning opening is opened from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When the interval time elapses in the post-opening process for the special winning opening (step S306), the special winning opening is opened and a command for opening the special winning opening for 15 rounds specifying the round display of the second round is transmitted. . The production control microcomputer 100 displays the round display of the second round on the variable display device 9 based on the command for opening the big prize opening from the game control microcomputer 560.

  By repeatedly executing the process during opening of the special winning opening and the post-opening process after opening the special winning opening as described above, the round display of each round and the interval display between rounds are displayed, and the round advances in order. In the special symbol normal process (step S300), when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game, it is re-executed during a predetermined round (in the 15th round in the example of FIG. 33). A lottery effect is executed.

  In the fifteenth round winning opening opening post-process (step S306), when the interval time elapses, an ending command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted. On the basis of the ending command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes an ending effect informing that the jackpot game has ended on the variable display device 9. In the special symbol normal process (step S300), when it is determined to execute the re-lottery effect during the ending, the re-lottery effect is executed during the ending (in the ending effect). In the example shown in FIG. 33, the re-lottery effect is also executed in the ending effect. The re-lottery effect may be executed a plurality of times after the jackpot game starts, but in this embodiment, when the re-lottery effect is executed after the jackpot game starts, it is always promoted to a promiscuous jackpot. It will be executed only once. Therefore, when the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit, the re-lottery effect is not executed during the ending.

  Thereafter, in the jackpot end process (step S307), when the jackpot end time elapses, after the big hit game state setting process and the like are executed, the process returns to the special symbol normal process (step S300) again and the special symbol starts to change. Is done.

  FIG. 34 is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when a two-round jackpot game (a game with a sudden probability change jackpot) is executed. Similarly to the case shown in FIG. 33, each time a start winning occurs and variable symbol display is started on the special symbol display 8, the special symbol normal process (step S300) is performed according to the gaming state. A background specification command is sent. In the special symbol normal process (step S300), the type of jackpot is determined when the game is out of play, jackpot, or jackpot. In the variation pattern setting process (step S301), the variation pattern is determined, and a variation pattern command designating the determined variation pattern is transmitted in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28). Subsequently, in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28), the symbol information designation command corresponding to the big hit (hit type) is transmitted, and the start winning memory designation command is further transmitted. The In the example shown in FIG. 34, it is assumed that an effect control command for designating a variation pattern for sudden probability variation is transmitted as the variation pattern command, and an effect control command for designating sudden probability variation big hit is transmitted as the symbol information designation command. . Then, the special symbol variation time is measured in the special symbol variation processing (step S302).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 displays a decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the fact that the change pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560 is a change pattern command indicating a change pattern dedicated to the sudden probability change big hit. Determine the stop symbol.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the variation of the decorative pattern in the variable display device 9 based on the reception of the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms that it is a sudden probability big hit based on the symbol information designation command from the game control microcomputer 560. In the case of a sudden probability big hit, the re-lottery effect is not executed.

  In the special symbol stop process (step S303), when the special symbol change time has elapsed, a decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted. When receiving the decoration design stop designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the already-decorated stop design of the design.

  When the stop symbol of the special symbol is a sudden probability variation symbol, a fanfare command designating the start of the sudden probability variation big hit is transmitted in the special symbol stop processing (step S303). The production control microcomputer 100 suddenly starts a probable big hit game based on the fanfare command from the game control microcomputer 560. Note that when a probable big hit game is suddenly started, a two-round effect is executed. The effects for two rounds are a series of special effects that are executed from the start to the end of the sudden change game. For example, when a probability variation symbol is suddenly stopped as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a special two-round effect that suddenly causes a character to appear or play a movie image is started. Then, when the effect for two rounds is finished, the effect mode shifts to a chance mode for notifying the transition to the probability change state.

  When the probability change big hit game is suddenly started, in the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S304), when the big winning display time elapses, the big winning opening is opened and the display state at the first round is designated. A command for opening a big prize opening for two rounds is sent. The effect control microcomputer 100 switches the display screen of the effect for the two rounds executed in the variable display device 9 based on the command for opening the big prize opening from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When the round time elapses in the process for opening the big prize opening (step S305), the big prize opening is closed, and a command after opening the big prize opening for two rounds that specifies the display state after the first round is transmitted. Is done. The effect control microcomputer 100 switches the display screen of the effect for the two rounds executed in the variable display device 9 based on the command after opening the big winning opening from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When the interval time elapses in the post-opening process for the big winning opening (step S306), the big winning opening is opened, and a command for opening the big winning opening for 2 rounds that specifies the display state at the second round is displayed. Sent. The effect control microcomputer 100 switches the display screen of the effect for the two rounds executed in the variable display device 9 based on the command for opening the big prize opening from the game control microcomputer 560.

  In the second round big opening opening process (step S305), when the round time elapses, the big winning opening is closed and the big winning opening for the second round big hit that designates the display state after the second round. A command is sent after release. The effect control microcomputer 100 switches the display screen of the effect for the two rounds executed in the variable display device 9 based on the command after opening the big winning opening from the game control microcomputer 560.

  In the post-opening process for the big winning opening after the second round (step S306), when the interval time elapses, an ending command for designating the end of the sudden probability change big hit is transmitted. The effect control microcomputer 100 switches the display screen of the effect for two rounds executed in the variable display device 9 based on the ending command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Thereafter, in the jackpot end process (step S307), when the jackpot end time elapses, after the big hit game state setting process and the like are executed, the process returns to the special symbol normal process (step S300) again and the special symbol starts to change. Is done.

  In addition, during the round in the sudden probability big hit game, the opening time (round time) of the big prize opening is short. For this reason, since ten game balls do not win the big winning opening, the big winning opening is not closed within the round time. Accordingly, since the time from the start to the end of the game is constant, the display control state of the effect for two rounds is not based on the reception of the command for opening the big prize opening or the command after the big prize opening is opened by the production control microcomputer 100. Can be switched. Therefore, in the sudden probability change big hit game, the process of transmitting the command for opening the big prize opening and the command after opening the big prize opening by the game control microcomputer 560 may not be performed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 100 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the start interval of the effect control processing (step S701). Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to a loop process for confirming the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9 is executed. Furthermore, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers (left design determination random number, right design determination random number, etc.) for determining the stop symbol of the decorative design is executed (step S706). . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  36 to 38 are flowcharts showing the command analysis process (step S704) in the main process. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 100 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (background specifying command: 9500 (H) to 9502 (H)) for specifying the background in the variable display device 9 (Y in step S613), the effect control microcomputer 100 is used. Confirms the gaming state based on the content of the background designation command, and sets the confirmed gaming state in a predetermined area of the RAM (step S614). And the control which displays the background image according to a game state on the variable display apparatus 9 is performed (step S615).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (variation pattern command: 8000 (H) to 8080 (H)) that specifies a change pattern (step S616), the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the command EXT. Data is stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S617), and a fluctuation pattern reception flag is set (step S618).

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command designating a variation pattern for both normal big hit / probable variation big hit (step S619), and a variation pattern for both common big hit / probable variation big hit. If the change pattern command is not for designating (N in step S619), a dedicated pattern decoration design determination process is executed (step S620). The detailed contents of the dedicated pattern decoration design determination process will be described later (see FIG. 39). When the variation pattern command is for specifying a variation pattern for both normal big hit / probable variation big hit (Y in step S619), a dual-purpose flag is set to indicate that the variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern for normal big hit / probable variation big hit is received. (Step S621).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (design information designation command: 8C00 (H) to 8C05 (H)) that designates symbol information (Y in step S622), the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the symbol information. A symbol information command reception flag indicating that the information designation command has been received is set (step S623). And it is confirmed whether the stop symbol of a decoration symbol has already been determined (step S624). Here, if the variation pattern command is not a command for designating a variation pattern for both a normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot, a stop symbol for the decoration symbol has already been determined in the dedicated pattern decoration symbol determination process. Therefore, it can be confirmed whether or not the stop symbol of the decorative symbol has already been determined depending on whether or not the dual-purpose flag is set.

  When the stop symbol of the decorative design has not yet been determined (N in step S624), the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a combined pattern decorative design determination process (step S625). The detailed contents of the combined pattern decoration design determination process will be described later (see FIG. 71). If the decorative symbol stop symbol has already been determined (Y in step S624), the process proceeds to step S626.

  In step S626, the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot symbol determining random number (step S626). Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses a symbol information designation command to specify that a non-probable variation symbol is promoted to a probability variation symbol by executing a re-lottery effect after the jackpot game starts, that is, a probability variation big hit two designation command ( 8C03 (H)) or a probability variation big hit 3 designation command (8C04 (H)) is checked (step S627). If it is a symbol information designation command that designates promotion after the start of the big hit game (Y in step S627), the production control microcomputer 100 sets a re-lottery execution flag in accordance with the execution timing (step S628). Specifically, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit, the re-lottery execution flag during the big hit is set, and when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed during the ending, A lottery execution flag is set. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the probability variation symbol using the common jackpot symbol selection table (F-2) shown in FIG. 75 according to the random number value extracted in step S626 (step S629). The probability variation symbol determined in this way is a probability variation symbol that is stopped and displayed in the re-lottery effect executed after the big hit game is started. Thereafter, the process returns to step S611.

  In the common jackpot symbol selection table (F-2), among the jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 5SF, 7UF, 7LF, 7CF, 7SF, 8UF, 8LF, 8CF, 8SF) are assigned a plurality of determination values. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S626 as the probability variation symbol.

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (start winning memory designation command: C0XX (H)) that designates the starting winning memory number (Y in step S630), the start winning memory display control process is executed (step S630). S631). The start winning memory display control process is a process for performing a control for displaying a display (start winning memory display) that can specify the start winning memory number in a predetermined area of the variable display device 9. In this process, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms the number of start winning memories based on the start winning memory designation command, and displays the confirmed number of start winning memories on the variable display device 9.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the start winning memory designation command is a starting winning memory designation command for designating the starting prize memory number −1 transmitted at the start of variation, that is, in the decorative symbol command control process. It is determined whether the start winning memory designation command is transmitted next to the symbol information designation command (step S632). Here, whether or not it is a start prize memory designation command for designating the start prize memory number −1, for example, in the start prize memory display control process, stores the start prize memory number designated by the start prize memory designation command. The determination can be made by checking whether or not the number of start winning memories specified by the next received start winning memory specifying command is -1. If it is not the start winning memory designation command for designating the starting winning memory number −1 (N in Step S632), the process returns to Step S611. If it is a start winning memory designation command that designates the starting winning memory number −1 (Y in step S632), the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the symbol information command reception flag is set (step S633). If the flag is set (Y in step S633), this means that the symbol information designation command has been normally received before the start winning memory designation command, and the process returns to step S611.

  If the symbol information command reception flag is not set (N in step S633), it indicates that the symbol information designation command has not been normally received before the start winning memory designation command. That is, it means that the symbol information designation command is missed in the production control microcomputer 100. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the decorative symbol stop symbol has already been determined in step S620 (step S634). Return to processing. If the decorative symbol stop symbol has not yet been determined (N in step S634), a provisionally determined symbol determination process is executed (step S635). The tentatively determined symbol determining process is a process of tentatively determining a non-probable variable symbol when a variation pattern command for both normal jackpot / probable variable jackpot is received but a symbol information designation command is missed. Detailed contents of the temporary determination symbol determination process will be described later (see FIG. 85).

  In addition to the case where the symbol information designation command is missed, the symbol information designation command is not completely received, that is, the MODE information and the EXT data of the symbol information designation command cannot be received. Also included is a case where a command that is garbled data or the like and is not a symbol information designation command is received. For example, when the MODE data of the symbol information designation command is garbled, a command that is not a symbol information designation command (including a command that cannot be recognized by the production control microcomputer 100) is received, or the symbol information designation command EXT This is the case, for example, when an EXT data command (see FIG. 12) that is not defined as a symbol information designation command is received because the data is garbled.

  The EXT data of the symbol information specifying command is garbled. However, when a command defined as the symbol information specifying command is received, the symbol information specifying command which is a symbol information specifying command but is inconsistent in the control processing is displayed. It will be received. In this case, when the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the symbol information designation command has been received, the symbol information command reception flag is set (step S623), and the flag setting is confirmed in step S633 (step S623). There is also a possibility that the provisional symbol determination process is not executed (Y in S633) (step S635). However, if the garbled symbol information designation command is a command other than the normal jackpot designation command (8C01 (H)) or the probability variation jackpot designation command (8C02 (H) to 8C04 (H)), the decorative symbol is still determined. However, it is possible to determine that the variation pattern command and the symbol information specifying command are not consistent with each other by receiving such a symbol information specifying command (N in step S634). Therefore, in such a case, it is preferable to execute the temporary determination symbol determination process (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (fanfare command: A000 (H) to A004 (H)) for designating the start of a big hit (fanfare) (Y in step S636), the effect control microcomputer 100 is The fanfare reception flag corresponding to the contents of the fanfare command is set (step S637). For example, depending on the contents of the fanfare command (big hit type, etc.), a fanfare reception flag indicating the start of a normal jackpot, a fanfare reception flag indicating the start of a promising big hit (no redrawing effect), a promising big hit (a redrawing effect during a big hit) A fanfare reception flag indicating the start of execution), a fanfare reception flag indicating the start of probability variation big hit (execution of re-lottery effect by ending), and a fanfare reception flag indicating the start of sudden probability change big hit.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not a command non-reception flag indicating that the symbol information designation command has not been received is set (step S638). The command non-reception flag is set in the temporary determination symbol determination process (see step S686 in FIG. 85). At this time, if the command not received flag is set, it means that a variation pattern command for both normal big hit / probable big hit has been received, but the symbol information designation command has not been received normally, and whether it is a probable big hit or normal big hit. Therefore, it means that the decorative symbol stop symbol is not determined (the temporary symbol stop symbol is determined in the temporary determination symbol determination process).

  When the command non-reception flag is not set (N in Step S638), the process returns to Step S611. When the command non-reception flag is set (Y in step S638), it is confirmed whether or not the big hit is a probability change big hit (excluding a sudden probability change big hit) based on the fanfare reception flag or the like (step S639). If it is not a probable big hit (N in step S639), the process returns to step S611. If it is a probable big hit (Y in step S639), the production control microcomputer 100 executes a missed probable symbol determination process for determining a probable symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol (step S640). The detailed contents of the missed probability variation design determination process will be described later (see FIG. 86). If the command not received flag is set for the probability variation symbol that has been determined and stored in the probability variation symbol determination process for missing (when the symbol information designation command is not yet received), it will be stopped at the re-lottery effect after the big hit game starts. Is the final stop symbol.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not it is necessary to execute the re-lottery effect after the start of the big hit game based on the fanfare reception flag (step S641). Even if it is not necessary to execute the re-lottery effect, that is, when the fanfare command for specifying the execution of the re-lottery effect is not received during the big hit or at the ending (N in step S641), the re-lottery effect is performed. Must be executed. This is because when a variation pattern command for both normal jackpot / probable variation jackpot is received but no symbol information designation command is received, a non-probable variation symbol is determined as a temporary jackpot symbol in the provisional symbol determination process (see FIG. 85). ) Since the non-probable variation symbol has already been derived and displayed, if the true jackpot type is a probabilistic large defeat (excluding sudden probabilistic large defeats), the probabilistic variation symbol is re-established so as not to give a disadvantage to the player. This is because it is necessary to stop display in the lottery effect. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts the execution timing determination random number (step S642), and determines the execution timing of the re-lottery effect according to the extracted value of the execution timing determination random number (step S643). Then, a re-lottery execution flag corresponding to the determined execution timing is set (step S645). Specifically, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit, the re-lottery execution flag during the big hit is set, and when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed during the ending, A lottery execution flag is set.

  On the other hand, when it is necessary to execute a re-lottery effect, that is, when a fanfare command specifying execution of a re-lottery effect is received during a big hit or ending (Y in step S641), the fanfare command is specified. The timing is determined as the execution timing of the re-lottery effect (step S644). Then, a re-lottery execution flag corresponding to the determined execution timing is set (step S645).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (ending command: A301 (H) to A305 (H)) for designating the end of the jackpot (ending) (Y in step S646), the effect control microcomputer 100 is The ending reception flag corresponding to the content of the ending command is set (step S647). For example, depending on the content of the ending command (such as jackpot type), an ending reception flag indicating the end of a normal jackpot, an ending reception flag indicating the end of a promiscuous jackpot (no re-drawing effect), a promising big hit (re-drawing effect during a jackpot) An ending reception flag indicating the end of execution), an ending reception flag indicating the end of probability variation big hit (execution of re-lottery effect by ending), and an ending reception flag indicating the end of sudden probability change big hit.

  When the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S648).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a dedicated pattern decoration design determination process (step S620). In the dedicated pattern decoration design determination process, when the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command dedicated to a detachment (Y in step S651), a detachment determination flag indicating that the detachment has been determined is set (step S652). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern with reach (step S653). If it is not a variation pattern with reach (N in step S653), the production control microcomputer 100 executes a reach-less loss determination process (step S654). The detailed contents of the reach-less losing determination process will be described later (see FIG. 40).

  If it is a variation pattern with reach (Y of step S653), the production control microcomputer 100 executes reach determination loss determination processing (step S655). The detailed contents of the reach / losing determination process will be described later (see FIG. 49).

  If the variation pattern command is not for the outlier-specific variation pattern command (N in step S651) but for the probability variation big hit (Y in step S656), the production control microcomputer 100 indicates that the probability variation big hit has been determined. A probability variation big hit determination flag is set (step S657). Then, a dedicated pattern probability changing symbol determination process is executed (step S658). The detailed contents of the dedicated pattern probability changing symbol determination process will be described later (see FIGS. 66 and 67).

  If it is not a variation pattern command dedicated to a promiscuous jackpot (N in step S656) but a variation pattern command dedicated to a normal jackpot (Y in step S659), the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the normal jackpot has been determined. The normal big hit determination flag shown is set (step S660). Then, an uncertain variable symbol determination process is executed (step S661). The detailed contents of the non-probable variable symbol determination process will be described later (see FIG. 68).

  When it is not a variation pattern command dedicated to a normal big hit (N in step S659) but a variation pattern command dedicated to a sudden probability variation big hit, the effect control microcomputer 100 indicates that the sudden probability variation big hit indicating that the sudden probability variation big hit has been determined. A determination flag is set (step S662). Then, a sudden probability variation design determination process is executed (step S663). The detailed contents of the sudden probability variation design determination process will be described later (see FIG. 69).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing reachless loss determination processing (step S654). In the reach-less-losing determination process, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it is in the story mode (step S1001). In the normal production mode, the decorative lines are produced with five effective lines (upper horizontal line, middle horizontal line, lower horizontal line, right-down line, and right-up line). In this embodiment, a story mode is prepared as an effect mode. During this story mode, an effect of developing a story is executed by the variable display device 9, and a big hit or a loss is notified by this story effect. The In the story mode, a decoration effect is performed with one effective line (the middle horizontal line) on the lower right of the variable display device 9 (see FIG. 100). That is, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are switched to an effect that varies by one line in the middle. In this embodiment, the story mode is controlled in the time-short state (including the probability change time-short state). In the process of step S1001, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the game mode is in the story mode by determining whether or not the game state is the short-time state based on the game state set in step S614. Is determined (step S1001). When not in the story mode (N in step S1001), the left symbol determining random number is extracted (step S1002). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the left symbol of the off symbol using the left symbol selection table (T-1) shown in FIG. 41 according to the extracted random value (step S1003). In the left symbol selection table (T-1), as shown in FIG. 41, a plurality of determination values are assigned to each left symbol substantially equally. Note that the left symbol selection table (T-1) shown in FIG. 41 is a table for determining the middle symbol in the left display area of the variable display device 9. The number associated with each left symbol indicates the number of assigned judgment values. “Max67” indicates that the number of random values is 67 (0 to 66). Therefore, in the left symbol selection table (T-1), for example, the ratio at which the left symbol “8” is determined is 4/67. This also applies to other tables (for example, “max103” indicates that the number of random values is 103 (0 to 102)).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random value as the left symbol. The determined left symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a right symbol determining random number (step S1004). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the right symbol of the off symbol using the right symbol selection table (T-2) corresponding to the left symbol shown in FIG. 42 in accordance with the extracted random number value (step). S1005). In the right symbol selection table (T-2), as shown in FIG. 42, a plurality of determination values are assigned to a matrix of left symbols and right symbols. A plurality of right symbol selection tables (T-2) are prepared for each left symbol already determined. For example, when the determined left symbol is “8”, the uppermost table in FIG. 42 becomes the right symbol selection table corresponding to the left symbol “8”. The right symbol selection table (T-2) shown in FIG. 42 is a table for determining the middle symbol of the right display area in the variable display device 9.

  In the right symbol selection table (T-2), the number of determination values assigned to the same symbol as the determined left symbol is “0” in order to prevent reach. For example, when the determined left symbol is “8”, the number of determination values assigned to the right symbol “8” in the right symbol selection table corresponding to the left symbol “8” is “0”. . When the left symbol is “*” (“*” between “7” and “8”), the upper symbol in the left display area is “7” and the lower symbol is “8”. , The right symbol “*” (“*” between “6” and “7”) in which the upper symbol in the right display area is “7”, the lower symbol in the upper symbol in the right display region is “8” The right symbol “*” (the symbol “*” between “7” and “8”) and the right symbol “*” (the lower symbol in the right display area is “8”) The number of determination values assigned to “*” between “8” and “1” is “0”.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 selects the right symbol selection table corresponding to the left symbol determined in step S1003, and determines the symbol having the determination value that matches the random value extracted in step S1004 as the right symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a medium symbol determination random number (step S1006). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the middle symbol selection table (T-3) or middle symbol selection table (shown in FIG. 43, 44) based on the left and right symbols determined in steps S1003 and S1005. T-4) is selected (step S1007). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the middle symbol selection table (T-3) or middle symbol selection table (T-4) selected in step S1007 in accordance with the extracted random number value, and the middle symbol of the off symbol is selected. Is determined and stored (step S1007). The middle symbol selection table (T-3) and the middle symbol selection table (T-4) shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 are for determining the middle symbol of the display area in the variable display device 9. It is a table.

  Here, as described above, in order to avoid the misunderstanding that the chance eye is stopped and displayed when the off symbol is stopped and displayed, in this embodiment, in this embodiment, the chance eye (the chance eye for the production, The control is executed to prohibit the same symbol as that of the second chance chance (sudden probability variation symbol)) from being stopped and displayed as a symbol. A plurality of medium symbol selection tables are prepared for each chance as shown in FIGS. The left and right symbols determined in steps S1003 and S1005 are compared with the chance chances 1C to 40C shown in FIG. 5, and if they are the same, the middle symbol selection table (T- The middle symbol is determined using 3). Similarly, the left and right symbols are compared with the chance items 1T to 30T for accuracy (including the accuracy similar symbols) shown in FIG. 6, and if they are the same, the middle symbol selection table (T- 4) is used. If the left and right symbols are not the same as the chance, the middle symbol is determined using the 0C table of the middle symbol selection table (T-3).

  In the middle symbol selection table (T-3) associated with “C1” to “C40”, no determination value is assigned to the middle symbol that establishes the chance item in the production (that is, the determination to be assigned). The number of values is 0). For example, in the middle symbol selection table associated with “40C”, the middle symbol at the chance eye 40C shown in FIG. 5 (the middle symbol in the middle display area) is “1”. The number of judgment values assigned to is 0. On the other hand, in the middle symbol selection table associated with “0C”, no chance will be established no matter what symbol the middle symbol becomes, so the judgment values are assigned substantially equally to all symbols. ing. In addition, in the middle symbol selection table (T-4) associated with “1T” to “30T”, no determination value is assigned to the middle symbol that establishes a chance for a chance of success.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 selects the middle symbol selection table corresponding to the chance, and determines the symbol having the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1006 as the middle symbol. Accordingly, in the reach-less losing determination process, it is prohibited to determine the out-of-order symbol (including the sudden similarity symbol) as the decorative symbol stop symbol.

  On the other hand, when it is in the story mode in step S1001 (Y in step S1001), a random number for determining the left symbol is extracted (step S1009). Then, according to the extracted random number value, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the left symbol of the off symbol using the left symbol selection table (JT-1) shown in FIG. 45 (step S1010). . In the story mode left symbol selection table, as shown in FIG. 45, a plurality of determination values other than “*” are allocated substantially equally to each left symbol. In the case of a one-line effect in the story mode of this embodiment, a blank “*” symbol is not used. That is, only the symbols “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, and “8” are used. Therefore, no judgment value is assigned to “*”. Note that the probable variation symbols are “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “8”, and the non-probability variation symbols are “2”, “4”, and “6”.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random value as the left symbol. The determined left symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a right symbol determining random number (step S1011). Then, in accordance with the extracted random number value, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the right symbol of the off symbol using the story mode middle symbol selection table (JT-2) corresponding to the left symbol shown in FIG. (Step S1012).

  In the story mode, the right symbol selection table (JT-2) is similar to the right symbol selection table (T-2) in order to prevent reach from occurring. The number is “0”.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 selects the right symbol selection table corresponding to the left symbol determined in step S1010, and determines the symbol having the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1011 as the right symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a medium symbol determination random number (step S1013). Next, based on the left and right symbols determined in steps S1010 and S1012, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the story mode medium symbol selection table (JT-3) shown in FIGS. 47 and 48 or in the story mode. The middle symbol selection table (JT-4) is selected (step S1014). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the story mode medium symbol selection table (JT-3) or story mode medium symbol selection table (JT-4) selected in step S1014 according to the extracted random number value. The middle symbol of the extraordinary symbol is determined and stored (step S1015).

  Even in the story mode, in order to avoid the misunderstanding that the chance eye is stopped when the off symbol is displayed, the control to prohibit the same symbol as the chance eye from being stopped and displayed as a symbol is executed. To do. Since the decorative symbols are displayed in one row during the story mode, the chances 5C, 10C, 15C, 20C, 25C, 30C, 35C, 40C shown in FIG. 5 and the chances 1T to 6T shown in FIG. 6 are obtained. You should prohibit it. Therefore, the left and right symbols determined in steps S1010 and S1012 are compared with these chances. If they are the same, the middle-story symbol selection table (JT-3) corresponding to the chance is selected. The middle symbol is determined using the middle symbol selection table (JT-4) in the story mode. If the left and right symbols are not the same as the chance, the middle symbol is determined using the 0C table of the middle / middle symbol selection table (JT-3) in the story mode.

  The production control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1013 as the middle symbol. Accordingly, in the reach-less losing determination process, it is prohibited to determine the out-of-reception symbol as a chance symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol.

  FIGS. 49 and 50 are flowcharts showing reach determination loss determination processing (step S655). In the reach determination loss determination process, the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a reach symbol determination random number (step S1021). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it is in the story mode (step S1022). When in story mode (Y in step S1022), based on the contents of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617), variation patterns including trolley reach (variation numbers 110, 111, It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is 122 to 125 (step S1023). If the variation pattern does not include the truck reach (N in step S1023), the production control microcomputer 100 determines the one line of decorative symbols in the story mode according to the random number value extracted in step S1021. The reach symbols (same left and right symbols) are determined and stored using the single reach symbol selection table (BH-2) shown in FIG.

  In the single reach design selection table (BH-2), among the reach designs shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the design of the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1021 as the reach design.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a medium symbol determination random number (step S1025). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the middle symbol according to the extracted random number value, using the middle symbol selection table (BH-3) shown in FIG. 54 (step S1026).

  As shown in FIG. 54, the symbol selection table (BH-3) during out-of-reach reach is assigned a plurality of determination values for the symbol difference with respect to the reach symbol determined in step S1024. Here, the middle symbol selection table (BH-3) shown in FIG. 54 is different from the middle symbol selection table shown in FIG. 43, FIG. 44, FIG. 47, and FIG. The symbol difference with respect to the reach symbol about is shown. During the story mode, the decorative symbol “*” is not used, and the eight decorative symbols “1”, “2”, “3”, and “8” are used. Therefore, the judgment value is assigned to the symbol differences “−13”, “−11”, “−9”, “−7”, “−5”, “−3”, “−1”, and “+1” that the decorative symbol becomes “*”. Not. In addition, the determination value is not given to “−2” and “+2” which are the smallest symbol difference among symbols displayed in the story mode. Thereby, in the story mode, it is possible to make it easy to recognize that it will not become a reach out symbol that is close to the big hit symbol, and will not be a big hit. And since it is alert | reported whether it becomes a big hit by development of a story, a story production and a display result can be matched.

  If the story mode is not set in step S1022 (N in step S1022), or if it is a trolley reach in step S1023 (Y in step S1023), the production control microcomputer 100 receives the received variation pattern. Based on the contents of the command (the fluctuation pattern saved in step S617), it is determined whether the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern with a single / double reach (a fluctuation pattern in which “S & W” is shown in FIGS. 13 to 15). (Step S1027). If the fluctuation pattern has a single / double common reach (Y in step S1027), the production control microcomputer 100 follows the random number extracted in step S1021 and uses the common reach symbol selection table shown in FIG. Reach symbols (same left and right symbols) are determined and stored using (H-1) (step S1028).

  In the common reach design selection table (H-1), a plurality of determination values are assigned to each reach design (reach pattern; 1UH to 8UH, 1LH to 8LH, 1CH to 8CH, 1WH to 8WH) shown in FIG. It is. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the design of the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1021 as the reach design.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern including normal reach (variation patterns of variation numbers 4 to 8 in FIG. 13) based on the content of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617). It is determined whether or not (step S1029). If the variation pattern does not include the normal reach (N in Step S1029), the process proceeds to Step S1035. If the variation pattern includes a normal reach (Y in step S1029), a medium symbol determination random number is extracted (step S1030). Then, in accordance with the extracted random number value, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the middle symbol using the normal symbol selection table (H-4) shown in FIG. 58 (step S1031).

  As shown in FIG. 58, the symbol selection table during normal deviation (H-4) is divided into types of normal reach (normal 10 frames, normal 13 frames, normal 14 frames, normal 17 frames, normal 19 frames). Also, the reach design determined in step S1028 is divided according to whether it is a single reach or a double reach. Here, “frame” indicates the number of symbols (number of symbols) in which the middle symbol proceeds (varies) after the occurrence of normal reach. For example, the normal 10 frames indicates that the middle symbol fluctuates 10 frames after the normal reach occurs. Each table is assigned a plurality of determination values for the symbol difference with respect to the reach symbol determined in step S1028. Here, unlike the middle symbol selection table shown in FIGS. 43, 44, 47 and 48, the normal symbol middle selection symbol table shown in FIG. The design difference is shown. For example, in the case of UH type reach, the symbol difference with respect to the reach symbol for the upper middle symbol is shown. In addition, in the case of double reach, the symbol difference with respect to the reach symbol for the symbol afterward (for example, “1” in the case of 1WH) is shown. Since the decorative symbols are 16 symbols “1”, “*”, “2”... “*”, The symbol difference with respect to the reach symbol is “−14” to “+1”. For example, the symbol difference “−2” with respect to the reach symbol “3” becomes the middle symbol “2”.

  In the symbol selection table (H-4) during normal deviation, no determination value is assigned to the symbol difference “0” with respect to the reach symbol. This is because determining the middle symbol of the symbol difference “0” results in a big hit symbol. In addition, in the symbol design table for double reach out of normal, no judgment value is assigned to the symbol difference “−2” with respect to the reach symbol. This is because if the medium symbol of the symbol difference “−2” is determined when the double reach occurs, it becomes a big hit symbol. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random value extracted in step S1030 as the middle symbol.

  In step S1027, if it is not a variation pattern with a single / double reach (N in step S1027), the production control microcomputer 100 receives the content of the variation pattern command received (the variation pattern saved in step S617). Based on this, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by a single reach (a variation pattern having “S” in FIGS. 13 to 15) (step S1032). If the variation pattern is accompanied by a single reach (Y in step S1032), the production control microcomputer 100 follows the random value extracted in step S1021, and the single reach design selection table (H-2) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine and store the reach symbol (step S1033). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1035.

  In the single reach symbol selection table (H-2), among the reach symbols shown in FIG. It is. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the design of the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1021 as the reach design.

  In step S1032, if the variation pattern is not accompanied by a single reach (N in step S1032), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the variation pattern is associated with a double reach. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores a reach symbol using the double reach symbol selection table (H-3) shown in FIG. 57 according to the random number value extracted in step S1021 (step S1034). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1035.

  In the double reach symbol selection table (H-3), among the reach symbols shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the double reach reach symbols (IWH to 8WH). The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the design of the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1021 as the reach design.

  In step S1035, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a medium symbol determination random number (step S1035). Then, in accordance with the extracted random number value, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the middle symbol using the super development middle symbol selection table (H-5) shown in FIG. 59 (step S1036).

  During the super development, the symbol selection table (H-5) is divided according to whether the variation pattern is for single reach or for double reach, as shown in FIG. In the super development time symbol selection table, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the symbol differences for the reach symbols determined in step S1028, S1033, or S1034. Here, in the super development middle symbol selection table shown in FIG. 59, unlike the middle symbol selection tables shown in FIGS. 43, 44, 47, and 48, the reach symbol for the middle symbol on the reach line is selected. The design difference is shown. For example, in the case of UH type reach, the symbol difference with respect to the reach symbol for the upper middle symbol is shown. In addition, in the case of double reach, the symbol difference with respect to the reach symbol for the symbol afterward (for example, “1” in the case of 1WH) is shown. Note that no determination value is assigned to the symbol difference “0” with respect to the reach symbol. This is because determining the middle symbol of the symbol difference “0” results in a big hit symbol. In addition, in the symbol design table for double reach out of normal, no judgment value is assigned to the symbol difference “−2” with respect to the reach symbol. This is because if the medium symbol of the symbol difference “−2” is determined when the double reach occurs, it becomes a big hit symbol. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random value extracted in step S1035 as the middle symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the content of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617) is a variation pattern (variation number “27” to “27” described in FIG. 13). Based on whether or not it is “41”), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by pseudo continuous variation (step S1037). In the case of a fluctuation pattern with pseudo-continuous fluctuation, in this embodiment, a chance eye is temporarily stopped when normal fluctuation is stopped, or a predetermined symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed after a slip effect is performed, After that, the production that develops into super reach is executed.

  If the variation pattern is accompanied by quasi-continuous variation (Y in step S1037), the production control microcomputer 100 executes temporary stop symbol determination processing (step S1038).

  51 and 52 are flowcharts showing the temporary stop symbol determination process. In the temporary stop symbol determination process, the production control microcomputer 100 first sets a numerical value to the pseudo-continuous number M indicating the number of pseudo-continuations of the variation pattern (step S1201). Here, when the variation patterns “27” to “34” shown in FIG. 13 are set, “1” is set to the number of pseudo-continuations M, and when the variation patterns “35” to “38” are obtained, “2” is set in the pseudo-continuous number M, and “3” is set in the pseudo-continuous number M in the case of the variation patterns of the variation numbers “39” to “41”. Next, the production control microcomputer 100 sets “0” to a temporary stop symbol counter N indicating the number of stored temporary stop symbols (step S1202). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the content of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617) is “slip” shown in FIG. 13 (variation numbers “33” and “34”). "" 38 "" 41 "), it is determined whether the variation pattern is accompanied by a slip effect (step S1203). When the variation pattern is not accompanied by a slip effect (N in step S1203), that is, when the variation pattern temporarily stops at the chance, the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a chance-point determining random number (step S1204). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a chance eye using the chance eye selection table (H-6) shown in FIG. 60 according to the extracted random number value, and stores it as the (N + 1) th temporary stop symbol (step). S1205). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1206.

  In the chance eye selection table (H-6), a plurality of determination values are assigned substantially evenly to the chance chances 1C to 6C (except for the chance eye similar symbols) shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 100 suddenly determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the extracted random number value as the probability variation symbol.

  In step S1206, the production control microcomputer 100 increments the temporary stop symbol counter N by 1 (step S1206). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the temporary stop symbol counter N is equal to the value of the pseudo-continuous number M (step S1207). If equal (Y in step S1207), the process ends. If they are not equal (N in step S1207), the process returns to step S1204, and the processes in steps S1204 to S1207 are repeated until the temporary stop symbols for the number of times of quasi-continuation are stored.

  If the variation pattern is accompanied by a slip effect (Y in step S1203), the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a random number for determining the effect of the slip effect (step S1208). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to implement the slip effect using the slide effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 65 according to the extracted random number value (step S1209). Then, the process proceeds to step S1210.

  In the slip effect execution selection table, as shown in FIG. 65, it is determined that the ratio of executing the slide effect differs depending on the value of the temporary stop symbol counter N and whether the display result is a big hit or not. A value has been allocated. The production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to implement the slide production based on the extracted random value. In this embodiment, when the display result is a big hit, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of performing the slip effect is higher than when the display result is out of place. In addition, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of executing the slide effect increases as the number of pseudo-continuations increases (as the value of the temporary stop symbol counter N increases). That is, when a big hit is made, the ratio of the slide effect being implemented is high, and the player can have a sense of expectation by the slide effect.

  In step S1210, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it has been decided to implement the slide production (step S1210). When it is determined to perform the slip effect (Y in step S1210), the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a temporary stop left symbol determining random number (step S1211). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the temporary stop left symbol of the temporary stop symbol for the slip effect using the temporary stop left symbol selection table (S-1) shown in FIG. 61 according to the extracted random number value. (Step S1212). In the temporary stop left symbol selection table (S-1), as shown in FIG. 61, a plurality of determination values are substantially equally allocated to the left symbols “3”, “5”, and “7”. The reason why the symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” are limited to the left symbols is to make it possible to use the temporary stop symbols after the slide effect as chance chances (the left symbols of chances are “3”). "5" "7"). It should be noted that the temporary stop symbol after the implementation of the slip effect may not be a chance, and a plurality of determination values may be assigned to all the left symbols. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random value as the left symbol. The determined left symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a temporary stop right symbol determining random number before the slide production (step S1213). Then, according to the extracted random number value, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the pre-slip temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-2) according to the temporary stop left symbol shown in FIG. 62 to temporarily stop for the slide effect. The symbol for temporary stop before the design of the slip effect is determined and stored (step S1214). Here, the temporary stop right symbol before the slip effect refers to the right symbol before the slip effect is implemented (before the slip effect). In the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-2) before the slip effect, as shown in FIG. 62, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the matrix of the temporary stop left symbol and the temporary stop right symbol before the slip effect. A plurality of pre-slip temporary stop right symbol selection tables (S-2) are prepared for each temporary stop left symbol “3”, “5”, and “7” already determined. For example, when the determined temporary stop left symbol is “3”, the uppermost table in FIG. 62 corresponds to the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S) corresponding to the temporary stop left symbol “3”. -2).

  In the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-2) before slip production, a part of the chance eye is constituted by a combination with the determined temporary stop left symbol in order to prevent a misunderstanding that it becomes a chance eye. The number of judgment values assigned to the symbol to be played is “0”. For example, when the determined temporary stop left symbol is “3”, the temporary stop right before the slip effect in the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-2) corresponding to the temporary stop left symbol “3” is displayed. The number of determination values assigned to the symbols “5” and “7” is “0” (in order not to cause a misunderstanding of the chance (“1C” and “2C”) shown in FIG. 5). In addition, in the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-2) before the slip effect, a determination value is assigned to the same symbol as the determined temporary stop left symbol, and the temporary stop symbol before the slip effect is implemented is in the reach state. It may become. When the temporary stop symbol before the slip effect is in the reach state, the effect of breaking the reach state is performed by the slip effect. By reaching the reach state, the player recognizes that the quasi-continuous fluctuation ends, but the quasi-continuous fluctuation continues due to the slip effect, so the player expects that the slide effect will be performed. Will improve.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 selects the pre-slip temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-2) corresponding to the temporary stop left symbol determined in step S1212 and determines that the random number value extracted in step S1213 matches. The symbol of the value is determined as the temporary stop right symbol before the slide effect.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a temporary stop right symbol determining random number (step S1215). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-3) corresponding to the temporary stop left symbol and the pre-slip temporary stop right symbol shown in FIG. 63 according to the extracted random number value. The temporary stop right symbol of the slip effect temporary stop symbol is determined and stored (step S1216). The temporary stop right symbol here refers to the temporary stop right symbol after the slip effect is implemented (after the slip). In the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-3), as shown in FIG. 63, a plurality of judgment values are assigned to the matrix of the temporary stop right symbol and the temporary stop right symbol before the temporary stop left symbol / slip effect. . A plurality of temporary stop right symbol selection tables (S-3) are prepared for each predetermined temporary stop left symbol and for each temporary stop right symbol before the slip effect. For example, when the determined temporary stop left symbol is “3” and the pre-slip temporary stop right symbol is “1”, the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S) corresponding to the uppermost table in FIG. -3).

  In the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-3), when the reach state is not set before the slip production, the temporary stop symbol is used as a chance, and the chance stop is determined by the combination with the determined temporary stop left symbol. A plurality of judgment values are assigned to symbols constituting a part of the symbol. For example, if the determined temporary stop left symbol is “3” and the pre-slip temporary stop right symbol is “1” “2” “4” “6” “8” In the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-3), a plurality of determination values are assigned only to the temporary stop right symbols “5” and “7” (the temporary stop symbols are assigned to the chances (“1C” and “2C” shown in FIG. 5). ))). In addition, when entering the reach state before the slip production, the symbols that constitute part of the chance eye by the combination with the determined temporary stop left symbol, and the temporary stop symbol is a non-reachable symbol (dehazure symbol) A plurality of judgment values are assigned to the symbol. That is, when a slip effect is performed from the reach state, the temporary stop symbol may not be a chance. This is because even if the temporary stop is not performed at the chance, the player can recognize that the quasi-continuous variation continues because the slip effect is performed from the reach state. Therefore, for example, when the determined temporary stop left symbol and the pre-slip temporary stop right symbol are “3”, the corresponding temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-3) is used as the defocused symbol. A plurality of determination values are assigned to the temporary stop right symbol “4” and the temporary stop right symbols “5” and “7” when the chance is taken. In this embodiment, the temporary stop symbol when the slip effect is performed from the reach state is set so that the ratio of the dohazure symbol is higher than the chance eye. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of chance chances may be higher than the dohazure symbol, or the ratio of chance chances may be varied depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. . In this case, different temporary stop right symbol selection tables may be prepared, and different temporary stop right symbol selection tables may be used depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. For example, if the ratio of chance chances when winning a big hit is increased, the player can have a sense of expectation due to the chance eyes being displayed after the slip production from the reach state, and the game performance is improved.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 selects the temporary stop right symbol selection table (S-3) according to the temporary stop left symbol determined in step S1212 and the temporary stop right symbol before slip effect determined in step S1214. The symbol of the determination value that matches the random value extracted in step S1215 is determined as the temporary stop right symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a temporary stop symbol determination random number (step S1217). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the temporary stop symbol selection table (S-4) corresponding to the temporary stop left and right symbols shown in FIG. The temporarily stopped symbol is determined and stored (step S1218). Thereafter, the combination of the temporary stop symbols stored in steps S1212, S1214, S1216, and S1218 is stored as the (N + 1) th temporary stop symbol for performing the slip effect (step S1219). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  In the temporarily stopped symbol selection table (S-4), as shown in FIG. 64, a plurality of determination values are assigned to a matrix of temporarily stopped left and right symbols and temporarily stopped symbols. A plurality of temporarily stopped symbols selection tables (S-4) are prepared for each temporarily stopped left and right symbols. For example, when the determined temporary stop left symbol is “3” and the temporary stop right symbol is “4”, the temporary stop symbol selection table (S-4) corresponding to the uppermost table in FIG. It becomes.

  In the temporarily stopped symbol selection table (S-4), a plurality of determination values are assigned to symbols having the temporarily stopped symbol as a chance or a symbol having a chance to stop according to the temporarily stopped left and right symbols. For example, when the determined temporary stop left symbol is “3” and the temporary stop right symbol is “4”, in order to obtain a defocused symbol, in the corresponding temporary stop symbol selection table (S-4) A plurality of judgment values are assigned only to the temporarily stopped symbol “4”. Also, when the determined temporary stop left symbol is “3” and the temporary stop right symbol is “7”, in the corresponding temporary stop symbol selection table (S-4), it is determined as a chance. A plurality of judgment values are assigned only to the temporarily stopped symbol “5”. In this embodiment, when the symbol is to be defocused, it is configured to select a specific temporarily stopped symbol (the same symbol as the right symbol after the slide effect), but a determination value is assigned to a plurality of symbols. It may be.

  If it is determined in step S1210 that no slip effect is to be performed (N in step S1210), the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a chance eye determination random number (step S1220). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a chance eye using the chance eye selection table (H-6) shown in FIG. 60 according to the extracted random number value, and stores it as the (N + 1) th temporary stop symbol (step). S1221). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  In step S1222, the production control microcomputer 100 increments the temporary stop symbol counter N by 1 (step S1222). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the temporary stop symbol counter N is equal to the value of the pseudo-continuous number M (step S1223). If equal (Y in step S1223), the process ends. If they are not equal (N in step S1223), the process returns to step S1208, and the processes in step S1208 to step S1221 are repeated until the temporary stop symbols for the number of times of quasi-continuation are stored.

  66 and 67 are flowcharts showing the dedicated pattern probability changing symbol determination process. The dedicated pattern probability variation design determination process is executed when a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern dedicated to probability variation (dedicated to probability variation big hit) (for example, a variation pattern of variation number 48) is received in FIGS. It is processing.

  In the dedicated pattern probability changing symbol determination process, the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot symbol determining random number (step S1041). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it is in the story mode (step S1042). When in the story mode (Y in step S1042), based on the contents of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617), the variation pattern including trolley reach (variation number 124 in FIGS. 14 and 15). , 125 variation patterns) is determined (step S1043). If it is not the fluctuation pattern including the truck reach (N in Step S1043), the production control microcomputer 100 follows the random value extracted in Step S1041 and displays the single jackpot symbol selection table (BF-8) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine and store a probability variation symbol (step S1044). Thereafter, the process ends.

  In the single jackpot symbol selection table (BF-8), among the probability variation symbols, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the probability variation symbols (1CF, 3CF, 5CF, 7CF, 8CF) of the middle line. Since it is in the story mode (Y in step S1042) and is not a fluctuation pattern including a trolley reach (N in step S1043), only the middle line of the decorative symbol is displayed. Therefore, the single jackpot symbol selection table (BF-8) is set so that the probability variation symbols 1CF, 3CF, 5CF, 7CF, and 8CF are selected as the probability variation symbols. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1041 as the probability variation symbol.

  In step S1042, if it is not in the story mode (N in step S1042), or if it is a trolley reach in step S1043 (Y in step S1043), in this embodiment, a relief effect (provisional with a detachment symbol) After the stop, an effect in which the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed) is executed. At this time, the production control microcomputer 100 first extracts a temporary stop symbol determination random number (step S1045). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the variation pattern has a single / double reach based on the content of the received variation pattern command (the variation pattern saved in step S617) (step S1046). ). If the variation pattern has a single / double common reach (Y in step S1046), the production control microcomputer 100 performs the common jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 76 according to the random number values extracted in steps S1041 and S1045. The temporary stop symbol and final stop symbol are determined and stored using the selection table (F-4) (step S1047).

  Here, the “temporary stop symbol” refers to a symbol that is provisionally derived and displayed before the relief effect is executed. Further, the “final stop symbol” refers to a symbol that is stopped and displayed after the relief effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 76, the common jackpot symbol selection table (F-4) determines a table for determining the final stop symbol (final stop symbol table) and a temporary stop symbol (here, left and right symbols). A table (provisional stop symbol table) is provided. The final stop symbol table includes a probable variation symbol (1UF, 3UF, 5UF, 7UF, 8UF, 1LF, 3LF, 5LF, 7LF, 8LF, 1CF, 3CF, 5CF, 7CF, 8CF (1SF, 3SF, 5SF, 7SF, 8SF, 1AF, 3AF, 5AF, 7AF, 8AF) are assigned a plurality of determination values. The temporary stop symbol table includes a table when the final stop symbol is “1UF” to “8UF”, a table when “1LF” to “8LF”, a table when “1CF” to “8CF”, and “ The table is divided into a table for “1SF” to “8SF” and a table for “1AF” to “8AF”. In each table included in the provisional stop symbol table, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the same probability variable symbols as the non-probable variable symbol and the final stop symbol.

  First, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the final stop symbol table to determine the symbol having the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1041 as the final stop symbol (probability variation symbol). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the provisional stop symbol table corresponding to the determined final stop symbol, and uses the provisional stop symbol (non-probable variable symbol or probable variable) for the determination value symbol that matches the random value extracted in step S1045. Design).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern including the normal reach (the variation pattern of variation numbers 48 to 50 in FIG. 14) based on the content of the variation pattern command received (the variation pattern saved in step S617). It is determined whether or not (step S1048). If the variation pattern does not include the normal reach (N in Step S1048), the process proceeds to Step S1054. If the variation pattern includes a normal reach (Y in step S1048), the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a medium symbol determination random number (step S1049). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the middle symbol using the normal middle symbol temporary stop selection table (F-5) shown in FIG. 77 according to the extracted random number value (step S1050).

  As shown in FIG. 77, the normal middle symbol temporary stop selection table (F-5) is divided for each type of normal reach (normal 13 frames, normal 16 frames, normal 19 frames), and determined in step S1047. The provisional stop symbols are divided according to whether they are single reach or double reach. In each table, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the symbol difference (“−14” to “+1”) with respect to the temporary stop symbol determined in step S1047.

  In the normal middle symbol temporary stop selection table (F-5), no determination value is assigned to the symbol difference “0” with respect to the temporary stop symbol. This is because determining the middle symbol of the symbol difference “0” results in a big hit symbol. In addition, in the normal middle symbol temporary stop selection table for double reach, no determination value is assigned to the symbol difference “−2” with respect to the temporary stop symbol. This is because if the medium symbol of the symbol difference “−2” is determined when the double reach occurs, it becomes a big hit symbol. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random value extracted in step S1049 as the middle symbol.

  For example, in step S1047, using the common jackpot symbol selection table (F-4), “1UF” is determined as the final stop symbol, “2UF” is determined as the temporary stop symbol, and in step S1050, It is assumed that the symbol difference “−2” with respect to the reach symbol is determined using the normal middle symbol temporary stop selection table (F-5). In this case, a shift symbol “212” (“***” in the middle line and “381” in the lower line) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the upper line. Then, the relief effect is executed, and the probability variation symbol “111” is stopped and displayed on the upper line as the final stop symbol.

  In step S1046, when it is not a fluctuation pattern with a single / double reach (N in step S1046), the production control microcomputer 100 receives the contents of the received fluctuation pattern command (the fluctuation pattern saved in step S617). Based on this, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by a single reach (step S1051). If the variation pattern is accompanied by a single reach (Y in step S1051), the production control microcomputer 100 performs a single jackpot symbol selection table (shown in FIG. 79) according to the random number values extracted in steps S1041 and S1045 ( The final stop symbol and the temporary stop symbol are determined and stored using F-10) (step S1052). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1054.

  As shown in FIG. 79, the single jackpot symbol selection table (F-10) is for determining a final stop symbol (final stop symbol table) and a temporary stop symbol (left and right symbols). A table (temporary stop symbol table) is provided. In the final stop symbol table, the probability variation symbols (1UF, 3UF, 5UF, 7UF, 8UF, 1LF, 3LF, 5LF, 7LF, 8LF, 1CF, 3CF, 5CF, which are single reach among the jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 7CF, 8CF) are assigned a plurality of determination values. The temporary stop symbol table is divided into a table when the final stop symbol is “1UF” to “8UF”, a table when “1LF” to “8LF”, and a table when “1CF” to “8CF”. It has been. In each table included in the provisional stop symbol table, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the same probability variable symbols as the non-probable variable symbol and the final stop symbol.

  First, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the final stop symbol table to determine the symbol having the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1041 as the final stop symbol (probability variation symbol). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the provisional stop symbol table corresponding to the determined final stop symbol, and uses the provisional stop symbol (non-probable variable symbol or probable variable) for the determination value symbol that matches the random value extracted in step S1045. Design).

  In the super reach variation pattern for executing the relief effect, a design difference between the left and right symbols of the temporary stop symbol is designated. For example, the variation pattern of variation number “66” shown in FIG. 14 is “+1 earthquake relief”, indicating that the symbol difference of the temporary stop symbol determined in step S1052 with respect to the left and right symbols is “+1”. . Thus, the middle symbol of the temporary stop symbol is automatically determined based on the symbol difference designated by the variation pattern command. For example, when the temporary stop symbol is 2UF and the symbol difference specified by the variation pattern command is “+1”, the symbol “232” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the upper stage. Thereafter, the relief effect is executed, and the probability variation symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In step S1051, when it is not a variation pattern with single reach (N in step S1051), the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the variation pattern is with double reach (after double). In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern with double reach (the fluctuation pattern in which “line” in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15 is “W”) does not come first, but always comes last. At this time, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the double after-hit big hit symbol selection table (F-18) shown in FIG. 82 according to the random number values extracted in step S1041 and step S1045, and the temporary stop symbol and final stop symbol. A symbol is determined and stored (step S1053). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1054.

  As shown in FIG. 82, the double rear hit big hit symbol selection table (F-18) determines a table for determining a final stop symbol (final stop symbol table) and a temporary stop symbol (left and right symbols). A table (provisional stop symbol table) is provided. In the final stop symbol table, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the probability variation symbols (1AF, 3AF, 5AF, 7AF, 8AF) that are double hits among the big hit symbols shown in FIG. As the temporary stop symbol table, only a table in the case where the final stop symbol is “1AF” to “8AF” is set. In the temporary stop symbol table, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the same probability variable symbols as the non-probable variable symbol and the final stop symbol.

  First, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the final stop symbol table to determine the symbol having the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1041 as the final stop symbol (probability variation symbol). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the provisional stop symbol table corresponding to the determined final stop symbol, and uses the provisional stop symbol (non-probable variable symbol or probable variable) for the determination value symbol that matches the random value extracted in step S1045. Design).

  Note that the middle symbol of the temporary stop symbol is automatically determined by the symbol difference designated by the variation pattern command. After the temporary stop symbol that is a reach failure symbol is displayed as a temporary stop symbol, the relief effect is executed, and the probability variation symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In step S1054, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the pattern is a variation pattern with pseudo continuous variation based on the content of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617) (step S1054). .

  If the variation pattern is accompanied by pseudo continuous variation (Y in step S1054), the production control microcomputer 100 executes the temporary stop symbol determination process shown in FIGS. 51 and 52 (step S1055).

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing a non-probable variable symbol determination process. Note that the non-probable variation symbol determination process is performed when a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern of variation number 55) of normal (non-probability variation big hit) is received in FIGS. In Fig. 15, a variation pattern command (other than a dedicated pattern) indicating a variation pattern for both normal big hit / probable variation big hit is received, and a normal big hit designation command (8C01 (H)) or a promiscuous big hit per 2,3 designation as a symbol information designation command This is a process executed when an uncertain variable symbol is determined when a command (8C03 (H), 8C04 (H)) is received.

  In the non-probable variation design determination process, the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S1061). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it is in the story mode (step S1062). When in the story mode (Y in step S1062), based on the content of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617), a variation pattern including trolley reach (variation number 122 in FIGS. 14 and 15). , 123 variation pattern) is determined (step S1063). If it is not the fluctuation pattern including the truck reach (N in Step S1063), the effect control microcomputer 100 follows the random value extracted in Step S1061 and displays the single jackpot symbol selection table (BF-7) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine and store a non-probable variation symbol (step S1064). Thereafter, the process ends.

  In the single big hit symbol selection table (BF-7), among the non-probability variation symbols, a plurality of determination values are assigned to the non-probability variation symbols (2CF, 4CF, 6CF) of the middle line. Since it is in the story mode (Y in step S1062) and is not a fluctuation pattern including a trolley reach (N in step S1063), only one line in the middle stage is displayed. Therefore, the single big hit symbol selection table (BF-7) is set so that 2CF, 4CF, and 6CF, which are the middle probability variation symbols, are selected as the non-probability variation symbols. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random value extracted in step S1061 as the non-probable variation symbol.

    If the story mode is not set in step S1062 (N in step S1062), or if it is a trolley reach in step S1063 (Y in step S1063), the production control microcomputer 100 receives the received variation pattern. Based on the contents of the command (the variation pattern saved in step S617), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern has a single / double common reach (step S1065). If the variation pattern has a single / double common reach (Y in step S1065), the production control microcomputer 100 follows the random value extracted in step S1061 and uses the common jackpot symbol selection table shown in FIG. (F-1) is used to determine and store an uncertain variable symbol (step S1066). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1068.

  The common jackpot symbol selection table (F-1) includes non-probable symbols (2UF, 2LF, 2CF, 2SF, 4UF, 4LF, 4CF, 4SF, 6UF, 6LF, 6CF) among the jackpot symbols shown in FIG. , 6SF) are assigned a plurality of determination values. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random value extracted in step S1061 as the non-probable variation symbol.

  In step S1065, if the fluctuation pattern is not a single / double common reach (N in step S1065), the production control microcomputer 100 is always double reach in this embodiment. , It is determined that this is a fluctuation pattern with double reach (after double). At this time, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines and stores a non-probable variation symbol using the double after-hit jackpot symbol selection table (F-15) shown in FIG. 80 according to the random number value extracted in step S1061 (step S1061). S1067). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1068.

  In the double hit big hit symbol selection table (F-15), a plurality of determination values are assigned to symbols (2AF, 4AF, 6AF) which are double after hits among non-probable variation symbols. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random value extracted in step S1061 as the non-probable variation symbol.

  In step S1068, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the pattern is a variation pattern with pseudo-continuous variation based on the content of the received variation pattern command (the variation pattern saved in step S617) (step S1068). .

  If the variation pattern is accompanied by quasi-continuous variation (Y in step S1068), the production control microcomputer 100 executes temporary stop symbol determination processing shown in FIGS. 51 and 52 (step S1069).

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing sudden probability variation design determination processing. The sudden probability variation design determination process is a process executed when a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern of variation numbers 126 to 129 shown in FIG. 15 is received.

  In the sudden probability variation design determination process, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S1081). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 suddenly determines and stores the probability variation symbol using the random symbol selection table (F-25) shown in FIG. 70 according to the extracted random number value (step S1082).

  In the accuracy symbol selection table (F-25), a plurality of determination values are assigned substantially evenly to the sudden probability variation symbols 1T to 6T (excluding the accuracy similarity symbol) shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 100 suddenly determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the extracted random number value as the probability variation symbol.

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing a combined pattern decoration design determination process. In the combined pattern decoration design determination process, the production control microcomputer 100 first selects the normal jackpot designation command (8C01 (H)), the probability variation jackpot two designation command (8C03 (H)) or the probability variation in the received symbol information designation command. It is confirmed whether or not the big hit 3 designation command (8C04 (H)) is designated (step S671). When those contents are designated (Y of step S671), the production control microcomputer 100 indicates that the non-probable variation big hit has been determined (the big hit symbol at the time when the fluctuation is stopped is the non-probable variable symbol). An uncertain variable big hit determination flag is set (step S672). Then, the non-probable variable symbol determination process shown in FIG. 68 is executed (step S673).

  When the symbol information designation command is not the normal jackpot designation command or the probability variation big hit 2, 3 designation command (N in step S671), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the probability variation big hit has been determined (the big hit symbol at the time when the fluctuation is stopped is A probability variation jackpot determination flag indicating that the symbol is a probability variation symbol is set (step S674). Then, the combined pattern probability changing symbol determination process is executed (step S675).

  72 and 73 are flowcharts showing the combined pattern probability variation symbol determination process. The combined pattern probability variation symbol determination process receives a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern for normal / probability variation (for example, variation pattern of variation number 42) in FIGS. 13 to 15 and also performs probability variation as a symbol information designation command. This is a process executed when a jackpot 1 designation command is received.

  In the combined pattern probability variation symbol determination process, the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S1131). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it is in the story mode (step S1132). When in the story mode (Y in step S1132), based on the content of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617), a variation pattern including trolley reach (variation number 122 in FIGS. 14 and 15). , 123 variation pattern) is determined (step S1133). If it is not the fluctuation pattern including the truck reach (N in Step S1133), the effect control microcomputer 100 follows the random value extracted in Step S1131, and displays the single jackpot symbol selection table (BF-8) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine and store a probability variation symbol (step S1134). Thereafter, the process ends.

  If the story mode is not set in step S1132 (N in step S1132) or if it is a trolley reach in step S1133 (Y in step S1133), the production control microcomputer 100 receives the received variation pattern. Based on the contents of the command (the variation pattern saved in step S617), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern has a single / double common reach (step S1135). If the variation pattern has a single / double common reach (Y in step S1135), the production control microcomputer 100 performs the common jackpot symbol selection table shown in FIG. 75 according to the random number extracted in step S1131. The probability variation symbol is determined and stored using (F-2) (step S1136). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1140.

  In step S1135, if it is not a variation pattern with a single / double reach (N in step S1135), the production control microcomputer 100 receives the contents of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617). Based on this, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by a single reach (step S1137). If the variation pattern is accompanied by a single reach (Y in step S1137), the production control microcomputer 100 performs the single jackpot symbol selection table (F-8) shown in FIG. 78 according to the random number value extracted in step S1131. ) Is used to determine and store a probability variation symbol (step S1138). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1140.

  The jackpot symbol selection table for single (F-8) is a probabilistic symbol (1UF, 1LF, 1CF, 3UF, 3LF, 3CF, 5UF, 5LF, 5CF, 7UF, 7LF, 7CF among the jackpot symbols shown in FIG. , 8UF, 8LF, 8CF) are assigned a plurality of determination values. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1131 as the probability variation symbol.

  In step S1137, when the variation pattern is not accompanied by a single reach (N in step S1137), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the variation pattern is associated with a double reach (after double). At this time, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores a probable variation symbol using the double after-hit jackpot symbol selection table (F-16) shown in FIG. S1139). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1140.

  In the double hit big hit symbol selection table (F-16), a plurality of determination values are assigned to the probability variation symbols (1AF, 3AF, 5AF, 7AF, 8AF) among the big hit symbols shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol of the determination value that matches the random number extracted in step S1131 as the probability variation symbol.

  In step S1140, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the pattern is a variation pattern with pseudo continuous variation based on the content of the received variation pattern command (the variation pattern saved in step S617) (step S1140). .

  If the variation pattern is accompanied by pseudo continuous variation (Y in step S1140), the production control microcomputer 100 executes temporary stop symbol determination processing shown in FIGS. 51 and 52 (step S1141).

  FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing the temporary determination symbol determination process (step S635). In the temporary determination symbol determination process, the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S681). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it is in the story mode (step S682). When in the story mode (Y in step S682), based on the content of the received variation pattern command (variation pattern saved in step S617), a variation pattern including trolley reach (variation number 122 in FIGS. 14 and 15). , 123 variation pattern) is determined (step S683). If it is not the fluctuation pattern including the truck reach (N in Step S683), the effect control microcomputer 100 follows the random value extracted in Step S681 to the single jackpot symbol selection table (BF-7) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine and store a non-probable variation symbol (step S684).

  If it is not in the story mode in step S682 (N in step S682), or if it is a trolley reach in step S683 (Y in step S683), the production control microcomputer 100 extracts in step S681. According to the random number value, a non-probable variable symbol is provisionally determined and stored using the common jackpot symbol selection table (F-1) shown in FIG. 74 (step S685).

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a command non-reception flag indicating that the symbol information designation command has not been received (step S686).

  FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing the missed probability variation design determination process (step S640). In the missed probability variation symbol determination process, the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S691). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores a probable variation symbol using the common jackpot symbol selection table (F-2) shown in FIG. 75 according to the random number value (step S692). The probability variation symbol determined in this way is a probability variation symbol that is stopped and displayed in the re-lottery effect after the start of the big hit game.

  FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process. In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) specifying a fluctuation pattern has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern reception flag indicating that a variation pattern command has been received is set. The variation pattern reception flag is set in step S618 in the command analysis process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time is set in the variation time timer, the process table to be used is selected, and the process timer set value set at the beginning of the process table is set in the process timer.

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time.

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the ornament symbol and stop and display the stop symbol (definite symbol) in response to the timeout of the variation time timer.

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, the big hit display is controlled. For example, when a fanfare command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Also, when a fanfare command designating the sudden start of a probable big hit is received, a two-round effect is executed.

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, when a command for opening a special prize opening indicating that the special prize opening is open is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed. A re-lottery effect may be executed during a predetermined round. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the round in which the redrawing effect is executed is determined in advance (for example, 7 rounds or 15 rounds).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the special prize opening is after being opened (closed) is received, an interval display or the like is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): Control of the big hit end display after the end of the big hit game is performed. For example, when an ending command specifying the end of the big hit is received, the ending effect is executed. Note that a re-lottery effect may be executed during the ending effect.

  FIG. 88 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation pattern is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the change mode. The effect control microcomputer 100 refers to the process table, and performs control for variably displaying the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  Similarly to the control based on the display control execution data, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the lighting state of various lamps based on the lamp control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and the sound number Data is output to the audio output board 70.

  The process table shown in FIG. 88 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Different process tables are used depending on whether the story mode is active or not, even if the pattern is a variation pattern including special effects (trolley reach) executed in the story mode and normal mode (modes other than the story mode). The That is, when a truck reach is reached during the story mode, a process table including process data of a connection effect (see FIG. 102) described later is used.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of process tables are prepared for one variation pattern command. Even when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the same variation pattern command, a different process table may be selected depending on the type of the process table used in the previous production. For example, in the story mode, even if the same variation pattern command is received, the process table used in the previous presentation is connected to the story in the process table used in the current presentation. A table is selected. In the case of performing a story effect where the character walks, the process table is selected so that an effect in which a treasure box appears in the direction of travel of the character is performed. In addition, when a process table that does not connect stories is used, control is performed so that a process table including a connection effect is used. For example, when a character performs a story production in which the character walks in the sea from a story production in which the character walks in the mountains, control is performed to connect the stories by the joint production.

  FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the variation pattern reception flag is set (step S811). If it has been set, the flag is reset (step S812). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the variation pattern of the decorative design based on the contents (variation number, variation time) designated by the variation pattern command (step S813). Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S814).

  FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the production control microcomputer 100 first determines whether or not the story mode is in effect (step S851). When not in the story mode (N in step S851), the process proceeds to step S862 described later. In the case of the story mode (Y in step S851), the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts a random number for determining the moving direction symbol (step S852). Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the previously stored traveling direction (see step S860) is right (step S853). If the previous traveling direction is right (Y in step S853), the production control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern command for big hits based on the contents (variation number and the like) specified by the variation pattern command. It is determined whether or not (step S854). If it is a big hit variation pattern command (Y in step S854), the traveling direction table A shown in FIG. 91A is selected as the traveling direction table (step S855). If it is not a big hit variation pattern command in Step S854 (N in Step S854), the traveling direction table B shown in FIG. 91B is selected as the traveling direction table (Step S856).

  On the other hand, even if the previous traveling direction is the left in Step S853 (N in Step S853), the production control microcomputer 100 uses the content specified by the variation pattern command (such as the variation number). It is determined whether or not the variation pattern command is a big hit (step S857). If it is a big hit variation pattern command (Y in step S857), the traveling direction table C shown in FIG. 91C is selected as the traveling direction table (step S858). If it is not the big hit variation pattern command in step S857 (N in step S857), the traveling direction table D shown in FIG. 91D is selected as the traveling direction table (step S859).

  In this way, when the table is selected and the game is out of place, the effect that the character advances in the same direction as the previous time is performed at a high rate, thereby maintaining the continuity of the effect. In the case of a big hit, a different direction from the previous time is selected at a higher rate than in the case of a loss, so that a big hit can be notified by changing the direction.

  In step S860, the production control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the traveling direction using the traveling direction table selected in step S855, S856, S858, or S859 according to the random value extracted in step S852 (step S860). . Then, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern to be used and the traveling direction is selected (step S861), and the process proceeds to step S863. At this time, in the case of a variation pattern including trolley reach, a process table including process data of a connection effect (see FIG. 102) described later is selected.

  In step S862, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the decorative design to be used (step S862). Then, the process timer setting value in the selected process data 1 is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S863). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the production device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step S864). For example, a control signal is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the variable display device 9. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In addition, when displaying the temporary stop symbol of the decorative symbol at a predetermined timing during the change, control is performed to temporarily display the temporary stop symbol of the decorative symbol stored in the command analysis process. In addition, when the temporary stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed at a predetermined timing during the change, control for deriving and displaying the temporary stop symbol of the decorative symbol stored in the command analysis process is performed.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 starts a variation time timer (a timer according to the variation time of the decorative symbol) (step S865), and the value of the effect control process flag indicates the decorative symbol variation process (step S802). The value is updated (step S866).

  FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative pattern variation process, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether the variation time timer has timed out (step S831). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value indicating the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S838).

  If the variation time timer has not timed out, the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the process timer by 1 (step S832) and decrements the variation time timer by 1 (step S833). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data n (step S834). In addition, the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the content of the process data for executing the re-draw effect (process data including the re-draw effect). By executing the control, the re-drawing effect during the change is executed. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the production of the changing story by executing the control of the production device according to the content of the process data (process data including the story production) for executing the story production. Then, by executing the control of the production device according to the content of the process data (process data including the special production) for executing the special production (the production of the truck reach), By executing the control of the effect device according to the content of the process data (process data including the connection effect) for executing the connection effect, the connection effect during the change is executed.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S835), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S836). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S837).

  FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for instructing the decorative symbol variation stop is received (step S841). If the decorative symbol stop designation command has been received, control is performed to stop and display the decorative symbol stop symbol stored in the command analysis process (step S842).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 performs control to stop and display the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the decorative symbol stop designation command from the game control microcomputer 560. The present invention is not limited, and control for stopping and displaying decorative symbols may be performed based on the time-out of the variable time timer. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 does not need to send the decoration symbol stop command, and the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560 is reduced.

  If the stop symbol of the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in step S842 is a big hit symbol (non-probable variation, probability variation, or sudden probability variation) (Y in step S843), the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the fanfare reception flag. It is confirmed whether it has been set (step S844). When the fanfare reception flag is set (Y in step S844), the production control microcomputer 100 performs the contents of the stored fanfare command and the contents of the stored variation pattern (whether or not the sudden probability change entry effect has been executed). Based on this, either the fanfare effect or the effect for two rounds (the effect for two rounds corresponding to the sudden probability change entry effect) is selected (step S845). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a process table corresponding to the selected fanfare effect or two-round effect (step S846). Then, the process timer is started (step S847), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S848).

  If the stop symbol of the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in step S842 is not a jackpot symbol (non-probable variation symbol, probability variation symbol, or sudden probability variation symbol), that is, if it is a disjoint symbol (N in step S843), the production control microcomputer 100 resets a predetermined flag (step S849). For example, when a flag corresponding to the decorative symbol stop designation command is set, such a flag is reset. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S850).

  FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open command has been received is set (step S901). The special winning opening open flag is set in the command analysis process (step S648). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S901), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S902), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S903). For example, in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, the variable display device 9 displays a big hit display symbol and executes an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a big hit has occurred. Further, for example, in the effect for two rounds, an effect for displaying special characters or characters is executed.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S906).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S901), the production control microcomputer 100 produces an in-round production (the number of rounds) based on the contents of the big prize opening open command for 15 rounds. An effect for executing the corresponding round display is selected (step S907). When a command for opening a special prize opening for 2 rounds is received, there is no need to newly select a production since the production for 2 rounds is continuously executed during the round, but 2 for each round. When switching the effect included in the performance for round (for example, when switching the display screen of the effect for two rounds), the effect included in the effect for two rounds may be newly selected for each round. . Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S908), and a process table corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S909). Then, the process timer is started (step S910), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S911).

  FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, first, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not a flag after opening the special prize opening indicating that a command after opening the special prize opening has been received is set (step S921). The flag after the special winning opening is opened is set in the command analysis process (step S648). When the flag for opening the big prize opening is not set (N in step S921), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S922), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S923). For example, the variable display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and executes an effect of displaying characters indicating the number of rounds, other characters, and the like. Moreover, in the effect for two rounds, the effect which displays a special character, a character, etc. is performed. When the re-lottery effect is to be executed during the big hit game (when the big lottery re-draw lottery execution flag is set), a predetermined round (for example, 7 rounds, 15 rounds, etc.) A re-lottery effect is executed.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S924), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S925). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S926).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S921 (Y in step S921), the production control microcomputer 100 performs interval production (according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the command after opening the big prize opening. An effect for performing interval display is selected (step S927). In addition, when the command after opening the grand prize opening for 2 rounds is received, there is no need to newly select an effect since the effect for 2 rounds is continuously executed after the round, but 2 rounds after the round. When switching the effect included in the effect for the second time (for example, when switching the display screen of the effect for two rounds), the effect included in the effect for the second round may be newly selected after the round. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the flag after opening the special winning opening (step S928), and selects a process table corresponding to the selected interval effect (step S929). Then, the process timer is started (step S930), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S931).

  96 and 97 are flowcharts showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the ending flag is set (step S940). When the ending flag is not set (N in step S940), the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open command is received is set. Confirmation is made (step S941). When the special winning opening open flag is not set (N in step S941), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S942), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S943).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S944), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S945). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S946).

  When the big prize opening opening flag is set (Y in step S941), the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether it is necessary to execute the re-lottery production during the big hit (during the round) ( Step S947). Specifically, when the symbol designating command or fanfare command indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed is received, the big lottery re-lottery execution flag is set (it is predetermined that the re-lottery effect is executed). When it is a round), it is determined that it is necessary to execute the re-lottery effect during the big hit.

  When it is determined that it is necessary to execute the re-lottery effect during the big hit (Y in step S947), the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the effect during the round in which the re-lottery effect is executed (step S948). Then, a re-lottery execution completion flag is set (step S949). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not necessary to execute the re-lottery effect during the big hit (N in Step S947), the mid-round effect that does not execute the re-lottery effect is selected (Step S950).

  Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S951), and a process table corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S952). Then, the process timer is started (step S953), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S954).

  When the ending reception flag is set in step S940 (Y in step S940), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a re-lottery effect needs to be executed during the ending effect (step S955). Specifically, it indicates that the re-lottery effect was executed during the big hit (during the round) even when the ending re-lottery execution flag is set or the big lot re-lottery execution flag is set. When the re-lottery execution completion flag is not set (see step S949), it is determined that the re-lottery effect needs to be executed during the ending effect.

  If it is determined that the re-lottery effect needs to be executed during the ending effect (Y in step S955), the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the ending effect for executing the re-lottery effect (step S956). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not necessary to execute the re-lottery effect during the ending effect (N in step S955), an ending effect that does not execute the re-lottery effect is selected (step S957).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the ending reception flag (step S958), and selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (step S959). Then, the process timer is started (step S960), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (step S807) (step S961).

  FIG. 98 is a flowchart showing the big hit end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S971), and controls the effect device (variable display device 9, speaker 27, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n. Execute (Step S972). For example, when the end of the big hit is displayed, or when a re-lottery effect is included in the ending effect, the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S973), and if the process timer has timed out, predetermined flags (probability big hit decision flag, normal big hit decision flag, Suddenly probable big hit decision flag, big hit re-lottery execution flag, ending re-lottery execution flag, etc.) are reset (step S974), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). Setting is made (step S975).

  Next, the effect aspect of the lottery symbol re-drawing effect executed in the variable display device 9 will be described. FIG. 99 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a jackpot symbol re-lottering effect executed in the variable display device 9. The display effect as illustrated in FIG. 99 is executed based on the effect control command sent from the game control microcomputer 560 by the effect control microcomputer 100. The display example in FIG. 99 shows a case where the re-lottery effect is executed during the ending effect.

  In this embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives a variation pattern command other than the variation pattern command for both normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot (N in step S619), based on the received variation pattern command, The dismissal, jackpot, and jackpot type are determined, and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the determination is determined (step S620). On the other hand, when a fluctuation pattern command for both normal big hit / probable variation big hit is received (Y in step S619), it is determined whether it is a probable big hit or normal big hit based on the symbol information designation command received thereafter, and a decoration corresponding to it A stop symbol of the symbol is determined (step S621).

  However, the effect control microcomputer 100 may miss the symbol information designation command even though it has received the variation pattern command for both the normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 cannot determine whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, and cannot determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. Therefore, if a symbol information designation command is missed even though a normal big hit / probable big hit combined variation pattern command is received (Y in step S632, N in S633, N in S634), it is temporarily stopped. The stop symbol (temporarily determined symbol) of the decorative symbol is provisionally determined (step S635). The provisionally determined symbol is a non-probable variable symbol when a variation pattern command for both normal jackpot / probable variable jackpot is received.

  In this way, when the variation pattern command for normal big hit / probable big hit is received, the non-probable symbol is determined after the non-probable symbol is derived and displayed at the end of the variation of the decorative symbol. If it is determined that is a probable big hit, then it is sufficient to promote the non-probable symbol to a probable symbol in the subsequent redraw lottery effect. If it is determined that it is, the probability variation symbol must be demoted to a non-probability variation symbol, and such an effect may discourage the player and reduce the interest of the game.

  In the example of FIG. 99, when the symbol information designation command is missed even though the variation pattern command for normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot is received, the non-probability variation symbol “444” is used as a temporary stop symbol for the decorative symbol. Temporarily determined, and the non-probability variable symbol “444” is derived and displayed at the end of the variation of the decorative symbol. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the re-lottery effect should be executed based on the content of the fanfare command (steps S638 and S639), and when it is determined that the re-lottery effect should be executed. Then, the probability variation symbol that is stopped and displayed in the re-lottery effect is determined (step S640), and the timing for executing the re-lottery effect is determined (steps S641 to S645). In the example of FIG. 99, it is assumed that the re-lottery effect is determined to be executed during the ending effect.

  As shown in FIG. 99, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the big hit game based on the reception of the fanfare command, and performs the production of each round (production during the round) based on the reception of the command for opening the big prize opening. Execution is performed in order, and effects between the rounds (interval effects) are sequentially performed on the basis of the reception of the command after the special winning opening is opened. And the ending effect which alert | reports completion | finish of jackpot based on reception of an ending command is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 99, the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect. Specifically, re-variation is started in a state where the left, middle and right decorative symbols are aligned with the same symbol, and then an effect is executed in which the probability variation symbol (“777” in the example of FIG. 99) is stopped and displayed. ing. Then, the player is informed that the state has entered (changed) into the probability variation state.

  FIG. 100 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a story effect executed in the variable display device 9. FIG. 100A shows that a story mode in which a story effect is performed is being performed. As shown in FIG. 100A, during the story mode, the variable display device 9 performs a story effect by a character or the like and displays a one-line decorative pattern. When the variation pattern command of “normal variation at short time” indicated by variation number 3 in FIG. 13 is received during this story mode, the production control microcomputer 100 is a regular variation as shown in FIG. A story is produced just by walking the character, and one line of decorative designs is displayed in a variable manner. The production control microcomputer 100 uses a left symbol selection table (JT-1), a right symbol selection table (JT-2), and a middle symbol selection table (JT-3 or JT-4). Then, the non-reach symbol is determined (step S1001, steps S1009 to S1015), and the determined non-reach symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG.

  Next, when the story mode is continued, when the variation pattern command “dedicated to treasure box unique” indicated by the variation number 113 in FIG. As shown in 100 (D), a story effect that causes a treasure box to appear is performed, and one line of decorative symbols is variably displayed. In the story mode, when a variation pattern command other than “normal variation at short time” is received, a story corresponding to the variation pattern command is developed.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a probable variation using the single jackpot symbol selection table (BF-8) (steps S1041 to S1044). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 100 (E), the production control microcomputer 100 informs that the game is a big hit by, for example, a story production in which a treasure is contained in a treasure box, and stops displaying the determined probability variation symbol.

  On the other hand, in the story mode, when the variation pattern command “treasure box off” indicated by the variation number 102 in FIG. 15 is received, the production control microcomputer 100 appears as shown in FIG. 100 (D). In addition to performing a story effect, one line of decorative symbols is variably displayed. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a reach / removal symbol using the single reach symbol selection table (BH-2) and the symbol table selection table (BH-3) during the loss reach (step). S1021 to step S1026). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 100 (F), the production control microcomputer 100 notifies the fact that, for example, a story production in which a snake is in a treasure box is lost, and the design with reach is used as a stop design of the decorative design. “737” is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, during the story mode, the story can be developed over a plurality of variations.

  FIG. 101 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a normal mode (a mode other than the story mode) executed in the variable display device 9. FIG. 101A shows a state before fluctuation in the normal mode. At this time, when the variation pattern command of “Minecart destination” indicated by the variation number 72 in FIG. 14 is received, the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 101 (B), displays the decorative design of the variable display device 9. Start displaying fluctuations. Then, in response to receiving the probability change jackpot 1 designation command (8C02 (H)) (N in step S671), the combined pattern probability variation symbol determination process (step S675) is executed, and the common jackpot symbol selection table ( F-2) is used to determine the probability variation symbol (step S1136).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 101 (C), the production control microcomputer 100 displays the reach of the probability variation symbol, and further, as shown in FIGS. 101 (D) to (F), the special effect of the truck reach is displayed. Do. Then, as shown in FIG. 101 (G), the production control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the determined probability variation symbol.

  FIG. 102 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a special effect of trolley reach common with the normal mode is performed during the story mode executed in the variable display device 9. FIG. 102A shows that the story mode in which the story effect is performed is being performed. In the story mode, when the fluctuation pattern command “Trokko first” shown in the fluctuation number 122 in FIG. 15 is received, the production control microcomputer 100 responds to the fluctuation pattern command as shown in FIG. In addition to producing a storyline, the display of one line of decorative symbols is displayed in a variable manner.

  In this embodiment, when a special effect is executed during the story mode, a connection effect for connecting the story effect and the special effect without a sense of incongruity is executed. For this purpose, when receiving the variation pattern command including the special effect of the truck reach during the story mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the process table including the process data of the connection effect (step S861). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a connection effect in which a character finds a truck and moves on the truck as shown in FIGS. 102 (C) and (D), for example.

  Thereafter, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 101, the production control microcomputer 100 performs a special production of trolley reach as shown in FIGS. 102 (E) to (G), as shown in FIG. 101 (H). Then, the probability variation symbol determined in step S1134 is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 103 is an explanatory view showing a display example of pseudo continuous fluctuation executed in the variable display device 9. FIG. 103 (A) shows the state of the variable display device 9 before the change. At this time, when the variation pattern command of “chance” in FIGS. 13 to 15 is received, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the variation display of the decorative pattern of the variable display device 9 as shown in FIG. 103 (B). Start. When the production control microcomputer 100 determines the chance of “1C” shown in FIG. 5 as the temporary stop symbol by executing the temporary stop symbol determination process (FIG. 51, FIG. 52) (step S1205), FIG. C) First, the left symbol “3” is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 103 (D), the right symbol “7” is temporarily stopped, and as shown in FIG. 103 (E), the middle symbol is displayed. “5” is temporarily stopped. After temporarily stopping at the chance “357”, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs the “Gain” sound indicating the re-variation from the speaker 27, and again, as shown in FIG. 103 (F). Start the change. Then, as shown in FIGS. 103G and 103H, the production control microcomputer 100 stops the left and right symbols and generates reach. Thereafter, the microcomputer 100 for effect control makes the display result a big hit as shown in FIG. 103 (I) or a shift symbol as shown in FIG. 103 (J) based on the effect control command.

  FIG. 104 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of pseudo continuous variation accompanied by a slide effect executed in the variable display device 9. FIG. 104A shows that when the “slip” variation pattern command in FIGS. 13 to 15 is received, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes temporary stop symbol determination processing (FIGS. 51 and 52). Before the re-change of the variable display device 9 that has been determined as the temporary stop symbol “1C” shown in FIG. 5 (Y in Step S1203, Steps S1208 to S1221) and made the first temporary stop at the chance “357”. Shows the state. The effect control microcomputer 100 further executes a temporary stop symbol determination process (FIGS. 51 and 52), thereby performing a temporary stop symbol for implementing a slip effect as a second temporary stop symbol (temporary stop symbol before the slip effect). When “33” is set to the temporary stop symbol “344” after the slide effect) (Y in Step S1203, Steps S1208 to S1219), the sound of “Gain” indicating re-change is output from the speaker 27. 104B, re-variation is started, and reach of “3” is obtained as shown in FIGS. 104C and 104D. White “3” indicates that the vehicle is temporarily stopped. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 104 (E), the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a slide effect in which the right symbol “3” is slid and temporarily stops at the right symbol “4”. Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 temporarily stops the middle symbol “4” as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 causes the speaker 27 to output a “Gain” sound indicating re-change and starts re-change as shown in FIG. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 stops the left and right symbols and generates reach as shown in FIGS. Thereafter, the microcomputer 100 for effect control makes a display result a big hit as shown in FIG. 104 (J) or a shift symbol as shown in FIG. 104 (K) in accordance with the effect control command.

  FIG. 105 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of pseudo continuous variation accompanied by a slip effect executed in the variable display device 9. The example of FIG. 105 is almost the same as the example of FIG. 104, except that the temporary stop symbol after the slip effect is regarded as a chance as shown in FIGS. 105 (E) and 105 (F). In the example of FIG. 105, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a temporary stop symbol determination process (FIGS. 51 and 52), thereby performing a temporary stop symbol (slip) that performs a slip effect as the second temporary stop symbol. The temporary stop symbol “33” before the production and the temporary stop symbol “357” after the slide production) are determined. (Y in step S1203, steps S1208 to S1219). As described above, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can determine the dohazure symbol or the chance eye as the temporary stop symbol after the slide effect.

  FIG. 106 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of pseudo continuous variation accompanied by a slip effect executed in the variable display device 9. The example of FIG. 106 is almost the same as the example of FIG. 105, except that the temporary stop symbol before the slip effect is not reached as shown in FIG. 106 (D). In the example of FIG. 105, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a temporary stop symbol determination process (FIGS. 51 and 52), thereby performing a temporary stop symbol (slip) that performs a slip effect as the second temporary stop symbol. Temporary stop symbol “34” before performance, temporary stop symbol “357” after slip effect). (Y in step S1203, steps S1208 to S1219). Thus, even when not reaching, as shown in FIGS. 106 (E) and 106 (F), the slip is temporarily stopped at the chance. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can determine whether or not to reach as a temporary stop symbol before the slide effect.

  FIG. 107 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of reach effects executed in the variable display device 9. FIG. 107 (A) shows the state of the variable display device 9 before the change. At this time, when the variation pattern command that is the normal reach of the variation numbers 4 to 8 and 42 to 47 in FIGS. 13 and 14 is received, the effect control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. The display of 9 decorative symbols is started. The production control microcomputer 100 first stops the left symbol “7”, as shown in FIG. 107 (C), and lowers the speed of fluctuation from the right symbol “5”, as shown in FIG. 107 (D). Then, as shown in FIG. 107 (E), the right symbol “7” after four frames is stopped. After that, the effect control microcomputer 100 makes the display result a big hit as shown in FIG. 107 (F) or a shifted design as shown in FIG. 107 (G) based on the effect control command. In this way, the player can predict the symbol (the symbol after four frames) that stops when the rate of change decreases.

  FIG. 108 is an explanatory diagram showing another display example of pseudo continuous variation accompanied by a slip effect executed in the variable display device 9. FIG. 108A shows that when the “slip” variation pattern command in FIGS. 13 to 15 is received, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes temporary stop symbol determination processing (FIGS. 51 and 52). Before the re-change of the variable display device 9 that has been determined as the temporary stop symbol “1C” shown in FIG. 5 (Y in Step S1203, Steps S1208 to S1221) and made the first temporary stop at the chance “357”. Shows the state. The effect control microcomputer 100 further executes a temporary stop symbol determination process (FIGS. 51 and 52), thereby performing a temporary stop symbol for implementing a slip effect as a second temporary stop symbol (temporary stop symbol before the slip effect). When “77” is set to the temporary stop symbol “788” after the slip effect (Y in Step S1203, Steps S1208 to S1219), the sound of “Gain” indicating re-change is output from the speaker 27. 108 (B), re-variation is started, and the left symbol “7” is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 108 (C). Then, as shown in FIG. 108 (D), the production control microcomputer 100 reduces the fluctuation speed from the right symbol “5”. As described in the example of FIG. 107, the temporary stop is usually made at the right symbol “7” after four frames, but as shown in FIG. 108 (E), in the sliding effect of this example, the right symbol “7” Slip without temporary stop, and temporarily stop at the right symbol “8” as shown in FIG. In other words, when the slip effect is performed, the speed of change decreases from 6 frames before the temporary stop symbol. Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 temporarily stops the middle symbol “8” as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 causes the speaker 27 to output a “Gain” sound indicating re-change, and starts re-change as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIGS. 108 (I) and (J), the production control microcomputer 100 stops the left and right symbols and generates reach. Thereafter, the microcomputer 100 for effect control makes the display result a big hit as shown in FIG. 108 (K) or a shift symbol as shown in FIG. 108 (L) in accordance with the effect control command.

  FIG. 109 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another display example of the pseudo continuous variation accompanied by the slide effect executed in the variable display device 9. The example of FIG. 109 is almost the same as the example of FIG. 108, but the symbol is lost immediately before the right symbol “8” is temporarily stopped as shown in FIGS. 109 (E) to (G). Different. As shown in FIGS. 108 and 109, as long as the player can recognize that the re-variation is continued, the means for the slide effect is not limited.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, a variation pattern including a pseudo continuous variation that re-variates after the slip effect is performed is prepared. That is, it is possible to determine a temporary stop symbol for implementing a slip effect in steps S1211 to S1219 of the temporary stop symbol determination process shown in FIGS. By performing the slide effect, the player can recognize that the pseudo continuous variation is continued, and can improve the interest.

  Further, when the pseudo continuous variation continues, the production control microcomputer 100 can determine a chance as a temporary stop symbol in the temporary stop symbol determination process. That is, chances can be determined in steps S1204 and S1205 or S1220 and S1221 of the temporary stop symbol determination process shown in FIGS. Since the display result becomes a chance, the player can recognize that the quasi-continuous variation continues, so that the gameability can be improved.

  Moreover, the temporary stop symbol before implementing the slide effect can be set as reach. That is, in steps S1211 to S1214 of the temporary stop symbol determination process shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, the temporary stop left symbol and the pre-slip temporary stop right symbol that can be reached can be determined. As described above, since the player can recognize that the quasi-continuous fluctuation does not continue by setting the reach, the slide effect can be performed, and therefore, the interest can be further improved.

  In addition, after the slip production is performed, it is generated in the reach. That is, in the example of FIG. 104, after the slip effect is performed in FIGS. 104 (D) and 104 (E), reach is generated as shown in FIG. 104 (H). In this way, by displaying the reach state after implementing the re-variation mode, it is possible to further improve the interest.

  Further, in the reach determination loss determination process, the symbol selection table (H-4) during normal deviation shown in FIG. 58 and the symbol selection table (H-5) during super development shown in FIG. The middle symbol can be determined based on the difference from the symbol. As a result, the ratio of the display result close to the big hit symbol based on the judgment value assigned to the symbol difference in the symbol selection table (H-4) during normal deviation or the symbol selection table (H-5) during super development. Can be increased, or the proportion of display results that are far from the big hit symbol can be increased, so that the game can be enriched.

  Also, in the loss determination process with reach, the pseudo-sequential variation is performed rather than the normal selection during symbol selection used to determine the loss symbol after normal reach, and the loss symbol after becoming super reach is determined. In the super development time symbol selection table used sometimes, the determination values are distributed so that the symbol difference with respect to the left and right symbols is reduced at a higher rate. That is to say, in the symbol selection table (H-4) during normal deviation shown in FIG. 58, the number of determination values assigned to the symbol differences “−1” and “+1” is 4 or 5, but FIG. In the super development time symbol selection table (H-5) shown, the number of determination values distributed to the symbol differences “−1” and “+1” is 7 or 8. As a result, in the reach after the quasi-continuous variation is implemented, even if it is out of place, the ratio of symbols that are close to the big hit symbol (small difference) can be increased, and the player's expectation for quasi-continuous variation A feeling can be raised more.

  Also, in the normal pattern determination process (when the normal mode fluctuation pattern is determined) and the short time pattern determination process (when the story mode fluctuation pattern is determined), a fluctuation pattern including a common special effect (for example, trolley reach) is determined. Can do. As a result, it is possible to make the production in the story mode surprising.

  Further, in the decorative symbol variation start process, during the story mode, the process table is selected based on the previous effect (for example, the traveling direction), so that the process table related to the previous effect can be selected.

  In addition, when a special effect is executed during the story mode, a connection effect that connects the story effect and the special effect is executed, so that a natural effect without a sense of incongruity can be executed.

  Further, when determining the middle symbol in the no-reach determination process, the middle symbol selection table that does not become a chance according to the left and right symbols is selected, and the middle symbol is determined using the selected middle symbol selection table. Thus, when it is determined that the combination of the left, middle, and right symbols does not appear as a chance, it is possible to reliably prevent the chance eye from being stopped and displayed as a missed symbol.

  In addition, when determining the middle symbol, select the middle symbol selection table that does not become a similar symbol (probable similar symbol) according to the chance according to the left and right symbols using the table for chance eye prohibition, and select the selected middle symbol It is configured to determine the middle symbol using the table for the game, so it is possible to reliably prevent the symbol that resembles the chance symbol from being stopped and displayed as an off symbol, and the player can stop the chance symbol. It is possible to avoid misunderstanding that it is displayed.

  In addition, in the process of determining the loss with reach, for selecting symbols during super development, which is used when determining the symbols that are out of super-reach, rather than the table for selecting symbols during out-of-normal situations, when determining the symbols that are out of normal. In the table, the determination values are distributed so that the symbol difference with respect to the left and right symbols decreases at a higher rate. That is to say, in the symbol selection table (H-4) during normal deviation shown in FIG. 58, the number of determination values assigned to the symbol differences “−1” and “+1” is 4 or 5, but FIG. In the super development time symbol selection table (H-5) shown, the number of determination values distributed to the symbol differences “−1” and “+1” is 7 or 8. Therefore, depending on the fluctuation pattern such as normal reach or super reach, for example, it is possible to vary the ratio of the reach out-of-reach symbol (for example, a one-frame misaligned symbol) that is close to the big hit symbol.

  Also, in the reach determination loss determination process, the middle symbol selection table used for determining the off symbol in the normal mode rather than the symbol selection table in the normal mode rather than the off symbol reach during symbol mode used in the story mode. On the other hand, the determination values are distributed so that the symbol difference with respect to the left and right symbols decreases at a higher rate. That is, in the symbol selection table (BH-3) during the loss reach shown in FIG. 54, the judgment value is not distributed to the symbol differences “−3” to “+2” (“*” is displayed in the story mode). Since “−2” and “+2” are shifted by one frame on the display), the symbol during the normal deviation shown in FIG. 58 (H-4) shows the symbol during super development shown in FIG. In the selection table (H-5), the determination values are also distributed to the symbol differences “−1” and “+1”. Therefore, in the story mode, it is possible to reduce the ratio of reaching out-of-reach symbols that are closer to the jackpot symbol than in the normal mode (for example, a one-frame misplaced symbol).

  In addition, when a single reach is established (“S” in the figure) in the symbol selection table (H-4) during normal deviation shown in FIG. When the symbol is established (“W” in the figure), the symbol difference with respect to the reach symbol is determined by using a table having different determination value allocation ratios, and the middle symbol is determined. Depending on the number of effective lines, the ratio of reaching out-of-reach symbols close to the jackpot symbol (for example, a one-frame misaligned symbol) can be varied. Further, since the determination value is not assigned to the symbol difference “−2” with respect to the reach symbol in the double reach table, it is possible to reliably prevent the big hit symbol from being stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the normal middle symbol temporary stop selection table used when determining the temporary stop symbol before execution of the relief effect is used, rather than the normal during middle loss symbol selection table used when determining the lost symbol after normal reach. However, the determination values are distributed so that the symbol difference with respect to the left and right symbols decreases at a high rate. In other words, in the symbol selection table (H-4) during normal deviation shown in FIG. 58, the number of determination values assigned to the symbol differences “−1” and “+1” is 4 or 5, but FIG. In the normal middle symbol temporary stop selection table (F-5) shown, the number of determination values distributed to the symbol differences “−1” and “+1” is 7 or 8. Therefore, for example, if the symbol is a devastating one frame shift, the rate at which the relief effect is executed is high. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player have an interest in the symbols that are out of normal reach.

  Further, when the microcomputer 100 for effect control has received a variation pattern command for both normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot and has missed the symbol information designation command (Y in step S632, N in step S633, S634). N), a non-probable variation symbol is determined as a stop symbol of a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed (step S635, FIG. 85), and the determined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (step S842). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not a big hit game is generated even if the production control microcomputer 100 misses the design information designation command, and the production control command related to the design of the decorative design. As a result, the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the story mode is set in the short time state and the probable change short time state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the story mode may be set in the probability change state, or the story mode may be set only in the short time state or only in the short time state. Moreover, it is good also as a story mode only for the specific period (for example, 10 fluctuations) in a normal gaming state.

  In addition, the story effect is such that the character moves to the left and right, but it may move in a direction other than the left and right (for example, up and down), or may be a story that performs a martial art. In addition, like the sugoroku, there may be continuity in the story before and after.

  In the decorative design variation start process, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the character traveling direction in the story production, but is not limited to the production that does not affect other productions such as the traveling direction. For example, Momotaro may handle a monkey with a kibidango, a monkey will accompany him after the next change, and after that a notice effect may be given, so that an effect that affects other effects may be determined. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the effect of manipulating the monkey as the type of the story effect. Then, after performing the performance to handle the monkey, the reach of the monkey is predicted, and before the performance of manipulating the monkey is performed, the reach is predicted by the background etc. Can be affected.

  Also, in the decorative symbol variation start process of the above embodiment, the effect switching was performed based on the previous effect (traveling direction), whether or not it was a big hit, and a random number value. It is not limited. For example, the traveling direction may be changed from the previous time based on the reception of a specific fluctuation pattern command, or the traveling direction may be changed from the previous time when the number of fluctuations is counted and a predetermined number is reached. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it is in the story mode based on the gaming state confirmed from the content of the background designation command. You may judge. In this case, a common variation pattern command such as the variation numbers 2 and 128 shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 is not provided in the story mode and the normal mode. Also, whether or not the fluctuation pattern command has been received 100 times from the reception of the ending designation command (A301 (H)) indicating the end of the big jackpot, and whether or not the ending designation commands A303 (H) and A304 (H) have been received. You may judge based on crab. In this case, a time reduction flag is provided in the RAM, and the time reduction flag is turned on / off to make a determination based on the time reduction flag. When determining whether or not in story mode from the contents of the background specification command, or when determining whether or not in story mode from the contents of the ending specification command, the variation pattern command indicating reach is in story mode And in the normal mode. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a decorative design depending on whether or not the story mode is in effect.

  In the above embodiment, in the reach determination loss determination process, the middle symbol is determined by the difference with respect to the reach symbol in both cases of single reach and double reach. Alternatively, the middle symbol may be determined by the difference with respect to the left symbol or the right symbol in the middle and lower tiers.

  In the above embodiment, the execution timing of the re-lottery effect is set to be during the jackpot game (during the round) or during the ending effect after the jackpot game ends, but after the jackpot game is started, Any timing may be used as long as it is between the end and the start of a new change. For example, the fanfare effect may be in progress or the interval display may be in progress. And it may be comprised so that the execution timing of such a lottery effect may be designated with a symbol information designation command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the case where the symbol information designation command is missed, the non-probable variation symbol is determined and displayed, and whether or not the re-lottery effect is performed according to the content of the fanfare command received thereafter, and Although the execution timing has been confirmed (steps S639 to S645), when the ending command is received, it may be configured to confirm whether or not the re-lottery effect is performed according to the content of the ending command. In this case, the processes in steps S638 to S640 in FIG. 38 may be executed when an ending command is received. In addition, when it is necessary to execute the re-lottery effect when the ending command is received, the re-lottery effect must be executed during the ending effect, so the process of determining the execution timing of the re-lottery effect (steps S641 to S641). S645) is not necessary.

  In the above embodiment, the symbol information designation command or the fanfare command is configured to designate whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game is started and the execution timing. However, in the symbol information designation command, the re-lottery is performed. You may comprise so that the presence or absence of execution of an effect etc. may not be designated. With such a configuration, the types of symbol information designation commands can be reduced, and the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced. In such a configuration, the production control microcomputer 100 uniquely determines whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect after the start of the big hit game and the execution timing. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect using a predetermined random number, and executes the re-lottery effect at a predetermined timing based on the determination result.

  In addition, with the symbol information designation command, the presence / absence and execution timing of the re-lottery effect after the start of the big hit game is designated, and the production control microcomputer 100 independently performs the presence / absence and execution of the re-lottery effect after the start of the big hit game. It may be configured to determine timing. In such a configuration, it is specified that the re-lottery effect is executed during the ending by the symbol information specifying command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 decides uniquely that the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit, and conversely The symbol information designation command specifies that the re-lottery effect is to be executed during the big hit, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may uniquely determine that the re-lottery effect is to be executed during the ending. In this case, if the re-lottery effect is executed during the ending and the re-lottery effect is executed even in the ending even though the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit and promoted to the probability variation pattern, the execution timing of the re-lottery effect cannot be matched. Therefore, when the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit, processing for prohibiting the execution of the re-lottery effect during the ending is executed. Specifically, when the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit, a flag indicating that is set, and based on the fact that the flag is set, it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect during the ending. Even if it is, it controls so that a re-lottery effect is not performed.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 designates only the promotion timing (fluctuating, big hit, or ending) with the variation pattern command or the symbol information designation command, and the production control microcomputer 100 always re-starts at the timing designated by the command. The execution control microcomputer 100 redraws the lottery effect (with promotion) with respect to the execution timing of other re-lottery effects before promotion and the execution timing of the re-lottery effect when not promoted (usually in the case of big hit). It may be determined by lottery whether or not to produce (no promotion).

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 110 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of a relay board, a sound / lamp control board, and a display control board in the second embodiment. In the board configuration shown in FIG. 8, the production control microcomputer 100 mounted on the production control board 80 controls the display state of the variable display device 9 and outputs control signals to the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70. Thus, the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps and the sound output of the speaker 27 are controlled. However, in the board configuration shown in FIG. 110, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A mounted on the sound / lamp control board 80A controls the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps and the sound output of the speaker 27, and the display control board 80B. The display control microcomputer 100 </ b> B is configured to control the display state of the variable display device 9. Then, a control command (hereinafter, sound / lamp control command) from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31 is first transmitted to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A of the sound / lamp control board 80A. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A transmits a control command (hereinafter referred to as a display control command) corresponding to the sound / lamp control command received to the display control microcomputer 100B of the display control board 80B. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A controls the lighting / extinction of various lamps and the sound output of the speaker 27 based on the sound / lamp control command from the game control microcomputer 560. The display control microcomputer 100B The display state of the variable display device 9 is controlled based on a display control command from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A.

  FIG. 111 is a flowchart showing a sound / lamp control main process executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer according to the second embodiment. When the power is turned on, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A starts executing the main process. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval of the effect control processing (step S711). Thereafter, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S712). When a timer interrupt occurs, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A clears the flag (step S713) and executes the following sound / lamp control process.

  In the sound / lamp control process, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A first analyzes the received effect control command (sound / lamp side command analysis process: step S714). Next, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A performs a sound / lamp control process (step S715). In the sound / lamp control process, the process corresponding to the current control state is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and various lamps are turned on / off, the sound output of the speaker 27 is controlled, and the like. Further, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers is executed (step S716). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S712.

  FIG. 112 is a flowchart showing the sound / lamp-side command analysis process (step S714) in the sound / lamp control main process. The sound / lamp control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is stored in the command reception buffer. In the sound / lamp side command analysis processing, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S721). If a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the reception command is read from the command reception buffer (step S722).

  If the received sound / lamp control command is a control command (variation pattern command: 8000 (H) to 8080 (H)) designating the variation pattern (step S723), the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A The command EXT data is stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S724), and the fluctuation pattern reception flag is set (step S725). Then, control for transmitting a display control command corresponding to the variation pattern to the display control microcomputer 100B is executed (step S726).

  If the received sound / lamp control command is a control command (design information designation command: 8C00 (H) to 8C05 (H)) designating design information (step S727), the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A Control for transmitting a display control command corresponding to the symbol information to the display control microcomputer 100B is executed (step S728). If the received sound / lamp control command is another control command, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A performs control to transmit a display control command corresponding to the other command to the display control microcomputer 100B. This is executed (step S729).

  When the display control microcomputer 100B receives a display control command from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100A, the same processing as the processing of the effect control means described in each of the above embodiments based on the received command. Execute. That is, the processing in the case where “display control” is replaced with “display control” in FIGS. 35 to 98 is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production device is mounted. In the second embodiment, the sound / lamp control board is provided. Although 80A and the display control board 80B are provided, a circuit for controlling the effect device may be mounted on one board. Furthermore, when the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted on two substrates, the way of dividing the circuit for controlling the effect device mounted on each substrate is arbitrary. For example, a first effect control board (display / lamp control board) on which a variable display device 9 and a circuit for controlling a lamp and the like are mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (such as the speaker 27) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards. In the third embodiment, the sound / lamp control board 80A transmits the display control command corresponding to the sound / lamp control command from the game control microcomputer 560 to the display control board 80B. May be the same data as the sound / lamp control command, or may be changed to a simplified command and transmitted as a display control command. In addition, when two boards, the first effect control board and the second effect control board, are provided, a command related to the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 is transmitted to the second effect control board, A command is transmitted as it is from the second effect control board to the first effect control board, or is transmitted after processing (for example, changing the command form or contents, simplifying, or selecting only necessary commands). You may comprise.

  In addition, when providing a small hit in each of the above embodiments, the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol displayed on the special symbol display 8 may be a common symbol (for example, “7”). In this way, the player does not know whether the big hit or the small hit, the big hit type, or the like by the symbol displayed on the special symbol display 8. Therefore, the expectation for the transition to the probable change state in the re-lottery effect is not impaired. Also, there is no loss of expectation for sudden or big hits.

  In addition, as a special symbol stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display 8, the symbol for 15 rounds (probable big hit, non-probable big hit) may be a common big hit symbol. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether the probability change big hit or the non-probability big hit is based on the symbol displayed on the special symbol display 8. In addition, when a small hit is provided, as a special symbol stop symbol displayed on the special symbol indicator 8, the symbol at the time of two rounds (sudden probability change big hit, small hit) may be a common symbol. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether the probability sudden hit or the big hit is suddenly determined by the symbols displayed on the special symbol display 8.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the variation pattern command is a dedicated variation pattern command (a variation pattern command that is not a regular big hit / probable variation big hit combined variation pattern command), the decoration pattern is decorated based on the dedicated variation pattern command. It was comprised so that the stop symbol of a symbol might be determined. However, it is configured to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol by determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information specifying command at the normal time and referring to the contents of the variation pattern command only when the symbol information specifying command is missed. May be.

  In addition, if any of the variation pattern command dedicated to probability variation jackpot, the variation pattern command dedicated to normal jackpot, or the variation pattern command dedicated to outliers is received, if the symbol information designation command cannot be received, the variation will occur. The stop design of the decorative design may be determined based on the content of the pattern command.

  In each of the above embodiments, the variation pattern command and the symbol information designation command are separated, but a single command may be used. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 may transmit one command indicating the variation pattern and the symbol information (disconnected, normal big hit, or probable big hit) to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of symbol variation. Good. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the variation of the symbol based on the common command, specifies the variation pattern (including the variation time), and further determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  In each of the above embodiments, in the re-draw lottery effect after the start of the big hit game, after the symbols are changed again, the probability variation symbols are stopped and displayed. It is also possible to notify the player that a probable big hit has been made (by shifting to a probable change state) by displaying a simple character. In this case, instead of determining the probability variation symbol in steps S629 and S692, it is determined to display “probability variation”.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the big hit symbol is a flat eye such as “1 · 1 · 1”, but may be a combination of symbols other than the blue eye. For example, a big hit may be made when the left, middle and right symbols on the active line are aligned with “Large, Win, Ri”. In that case, it becomes reach when a part of the big hit symbol is arranged as the left and right symbols on the effective line.

  In each of the above embodiments, the number of fluctuations after the end of the normal jackpot is counted at the start of the fluctuation, and the hourly flag is reset when the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number. It is also possible to count the number of fluctuations after the completion and reset the time reduction flag when the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the fluctuation pattern command for designating the fluctuation pattern at the time of 15 rounds of big hit is a fluctuation pattern command for both normal big hit / probable big hit, a fluctuation pattern command dedicated to positive big hit, and a fluctuation dedicated to normal big hit. Although a pattern command is provided, it is possible to use only a variation pattern command for both normal jackpot / probable variation jackpot and a variation pattern command dedicated to probability variation jackpot (no variation pattern command dedicated to regular jackpot).

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when chances are continuously stopped and displayed, it is developed into a super reach that is likely to be a big hit according to the number of times the chances are stopped and displayed. Also good. It should be noted that continuous display of chances is called pseudo continuous notice or pseudo continuous fluctuation. For example, if the chance is stopped and displayed once, it will be developed into Super Reach A (super reach with a relatively low probability of big hit), and if the chance is stopped and displayed twice in succession (specifically, When the chance eyes are stopped and displayed from the normal fluctuation and the chance eyes are stopped and displayed again from the normal fluctuation), the system is developed into super reach B, and when the chance eyes are stopped and displayed three times in succession, the super reach is achieved. When the opportunity is stopped and displayed four times in succession, it may be developed into super reach D (super reach with the highest possibility of big hit). In addition, a plurality of types of opportunities having different development patterns for super reach may be prepared. Also, in the case of developing to super reach after the chance eye is displayed, even if the normal change is made after the chance eye is stopped and displayed, then the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped in order and then developed to super reach. Or, after the chance eye is stopped and displayed, it may be directly (suddenly) developed to super reach without performing normal fluctuation.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment can be given a predetermined game value to a player mainly when the stop symbol of the special symbol variably displayed on the variable display unit based on the start winning becomes the predetermined symbol. A pachinko machine that can be given a predetermined gaming value to a player when there is a prize in a predetermined area of an electric game that is released based on a start prize, or a start prize The present invention can be applied even to a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when a winning is given to a predetermined electric combination that is released when a stop symbol of a variably displayed symbol becomes a predetermined symbol combination . Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine that inserts game medals and sets a bet number and plays a game, or a game machine that inserts game balls instead of game medals and sets a bet number and plays a game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Glass door frame 3 Hitting ball supply tray 4 Surplus ball receiving tray 5 Hitting ball operation handle 6 Game board 7 Game area 8 Special symbol display 9 Variable display device 10 Normal symbol display 14 Start winning opening 14a Start switch 15 Variable prize Device 18 Special symbol storage memory indicator 23 Count switch 25 Decoration lamp 26 Out port 27 Speaker 28a Top frame lamp 28b Left frame lamp 28c Right frame lamp 29, 30, 33, 39 Winning port 31 Main board 32 Gate 37 Payout control board 41 Normal symbol storage memory indicator 51 Prize ball LED
52 LED out of ball
53 Basic circuit 54 ROM
55 RAM
56 CPU
57 I / O port 58 Input driver circuit 59 Solenoid circuit 64 Information output circuit 80 Production control board 80A Sound / lamp control board 80B Display control board 94 Fire motor 100 Production control microcomputer 100A Sound / lamp control microcomputer 100B Display control Microcomputer 560 for game control

Claims (1)

Provided with a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units that display a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on the establishment of a start condition, and display the display result as a stoppage. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the combination of information is stopped and displayed,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the stop result is a combination of the specific identification information before the stop display;
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of identification information in the variable display device based on the determination of the prior determination means;
Display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, and for stopping and displaying the display result,
The display control means includes
First display execution for starting the variable display of the identification information of all the variable display units, thereafter temporarily stopping the identification information for each variable display unit, and then stopping and displaying the identification information of all the variable display units temporarily stopped Means,
After temporarily stopping the identification information of all the variable display units, a multiple variation pattern is performed in which a total revariation mode for starting revariation of the identification information of all the variable display units is performed once or a plurality of times. And a display execution means.