JP2012081358A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a control load imposed on a game control means.SOLUTION: The game control means determines whether or not a display result of variable display of identification information of a variable display section is set as a specific display result, and transmits a display result command that enables the identification of the result of determination. Thus, a display control means can determine whether or not the display result is the specific display result, on the basis of one command. Consequently, the number of commands to be transmitted by the game control means can be reduced, and the control load imposed on the game control means can be reduced.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result, which is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit. A special gaming state in which the display result of the variable display of the identification information is likely to become the specific display result as compared with the case of the normal state after the specific gaming state is ended when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, as well as the transition to the specific gaming state It relates to a gaming machine to be transferred.

  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, which is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game 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 game state), or a state in which a right to be 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 the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When the 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 where the 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, if a special condition such as a display result of variable display of identification information becomes a special specific display result (special display result) of the specific display results in the variable display device, the jackpot is subsequently obtained. Some are configured to shift to a high-probability state (also referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability of occurrence of the occurrence is high.

  In such a gaming machine, the game control means transmits a display result command capable of specifying the display result of the variable display of the identification information, and the identification information is displayed in the variable display device based on the display result command received by the display control means. In some cases, the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. For example, Patent Document 1 derives and displays a left middle right stop symbol on a variable display device as a display result of variable display based on the fact that the display control means receives a command for designating a left middle right stop symbol. A gaming machine is described.

JP 2000-317092 A (paragraph 0105-0111, FIG. 26)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the control burden of the game control means is large.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the control burden of the game control means.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable display unit (for example, a variable display device 9) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can be identified, and displays and displays a display result. When a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the display unit, a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is shifted to and a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, step S1519). The special game state (for example, the probability change is likely to be the display result of the variable display of the identification information compared to the normal state after the specific game state is finished). Game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that controls the progress of the game, and is used for the game effect. The display control means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) that controls at least the display state of the variable display section among the parts is provided, and the game control means displays the display result of the variable display of the identification information of the variable display section. Predetermining means (for example, a part for executing steps S1509, S1510, and S1519 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not to obtain a specific display result and whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied; Display result command transmission means for transmitting a display result command that can specify the determination result by the means (for example, a part that executes steps S332 to S343 in accordance with the command transmission table shown in FIG. 27 in the game control microcomputer 560), The display control means shows the determination result by the prior determination means. Predetermined result information storing means for storing predetermined result information, and a predetermined result stored in the predetermined result information storing means based on reception of a predetermined command before the display result command is transmitted by the display result command transmitting means The display result transmitted by the display result command transmitting unit after the predetermined result information stored in the predetermined result information storage unit is cleared by the preliminary determination result information clearing unit that clears the result information Predetermined result information storage control means for performing control for storing the predetermined result information specified by the command in the predetermined result information storage means; Based on the decision result information, variable display of identification information of the variable display section is executed, and variable display time Variable display execution means for deriving and displaying the display result on the variable display unit (for example, a part for executing steps S826 to S828, S1858 to S1863, and S1872 in the production control microcomputer 100) based on the elapse of time. The variable display executing means is a display that can determine that the predetermined display condition is determined when the display result of the variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit is set to the specific display result by the predetermining means and that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. When a result command (for example, commands 8C02 (H) to 8C05 (H) shown in FIG. 8) is received, after the specific gaming state is ended as a specific display result based on the passage of the variable display time. A special display result (for example, a probable variation symbol) indicating the transition to the special game state is derived and displayed on the variable display unit Another display result derivation display means (for example, a part that derives and displays the probability variation symbol determined in step S1874 using the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table selected in step S1852 in the production control microcomputer 100, in step S1812). A part for which the probability variation symbol determined in step S1813 is derived and displayed in step S1872 using the selected probability variation jackpot symbol determination table), and the display result of variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit by the predetermining means is specified display result Variable display time has elapsed when a display result command (for example, command 8C01 (H) shown in FIG. 8) that can be specified to be determined and determined not to satisfy the predetermined transition condition is received. Based on that, as a specific display result, Non-special display result deriving and displaying means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) for deriving and displaying a non-special display result (for example, non-probable variation symbol) indicating that the state does not shift to the special game state after the state ends. In Step S1813, the non-probable variable symbol determined in Step S1854 is derived and displayed in Step S1872 using the normal jackpot symbol determination table selected in Step S1853, and the normal time jackpot symbol determination table selected in Step S1809 is used. And the non-probability variable pattern determined in step S1872), and the predetermined display condition is determined by the prior determination means to make the variable display display result of the variable display identification information variable. Display result command that can specify that it was decided to be established Even when it is received, the non-special display result can be derived and displayed on the variable display unit as the specific display result based on the passage of the variable display time.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the control burden on the game control means can be reduced.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. 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, 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 an example of the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms 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 the content of an effect control command. 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 the example of the big hit symbol setting table and the small hit symbol setting 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 special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol fluctuation | variation 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 jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of effect design command control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a command transmission table. 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 explanatory drawing which shows each random number used by production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows production content determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows 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 flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. 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 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 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 big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the re-lottery effect of a jackpot symbol. It is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command and the execution timing of the effect when the 15-round jackpot game is executed. It is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the effect control command and the execution timing of the effect when the display result command cannot be received correctly due to garbled data. It is a timing chart showing the transmission timing and the production timing of the production control command when it is suddenly determined as a probable big hit. It is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command and the effect timing when it is determined as a small hit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the operation example of the presentation control means when a display result command and a decoration design stop designation | designated command cannot be received correctly. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a decoration design change stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the effect determination table for determining a fanfare effect at the time of sudden change big hit or a small hit. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of the relay board | substrate in 2nd Embodiment, a sound / lamp control board, and a symbol control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for symbol control in 2nd Embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the other circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, a sound / lamp control board, and a symbol control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for sound / lamp control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production control command sent from the sound / lamp control microcomputer to the symbol control microcomputer.

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

Embodiment 1 FIG.
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 opened and closed. 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 game boards 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 deriving and displaying the result is arranged. In this embodiment, the variable display device 9 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and is configured such that decorative symbols are displayed and controlled in three display areas (decorative symbol display areas) of left, middle, and right. Yes. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the symbol variation display is started (except for the temporary stop before the so-called re-variation).

  In this embodiment, the symbols “0” to “9” are used as decorative symbols displayed in the three display areas of the variable display device 9. During the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols “0” to “9” are displayed in numerical order.

  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 “99”, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display numbers such as “0” to “9” which are simplified.

  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 ball device 15 that performs an opening / closing operation. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16 (not shown in FIG. 1). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player.

  A specific game that occurs when a specific display result (a jackpot symbol: for example, symbols “00” to “99” other than “-”) is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8 below the start winning opening 14. A special variable winning device that is opened by the solenoid 21 in the state (big hit game state) is provided. It should be noted that different symbols may be displayed on the special symbol display 8 depending on whether the probability big hit or the normal big hit. For example, the special symbol display 8 displays the symbols “40” to “79” when the probability big hit, and the special symbol display 8 displays the symbols “00” to “39” when the big hit is normal. It may be. In addition, the same symbol may be displayed on the special symbol display 8 at the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit. For example, the symbols “00” to “79” may be displayed on the special symbol display 8 regardless of whether the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit. 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. In addition, the same symbol (for example, “80” to “99”) may be displayed on the special symbol indicator 8 during the so-called sudden probability big hit and the small hit, or different symbols may be displayed. May be.

  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 on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player's advantageous state when 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 there is a game ball passing to the gate 32, the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Each time the 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 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 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 jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot game state. That is, the game state shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player as compared to a normal state other than the big hit game state. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), the special variable winning device is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls have won the winning prize opening. The 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, the big hit gaming state is continued for 15 rounds.

  The special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8 is synchronized with the decorative symbol variable display on the variable display device 9. Here, synchronization means that the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the special symbol display 8 stops and displays the jackpot symbol (for example, symbols “00” to “99” other than “-”), the variable display device 9 has the left, right and right decorative symbols aligned. (For example, “222” or “777”) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, the stop display in the state in which the left, right, and right decorative symbols are aligned on the variable display device 9 is expressed as a big hit symbol (specific display result) of the decorative symbol is displayed.

  When the variable display device 9 is stopped and displayed in an odd number of left and right decorative symbols (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) (for example, “777”), it is a big hit game In addition to the transition to the state, when the jackpot game state ends, the probability change state (refers to the probability variation state, which means that the jackpot is determined with a higher probability (ratio) than the normal gaming state when the jackpot determination is made, both high probability state and Control). That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined that the probability is changed internally, and when the symbol change symbol is stopped as a stop symbol at the end of the decorative symbol variation display as described above (an odd number of symbols in the middle left and right are aligned) When the display is stopped and the decoration symbol is “123” or “357”, the transition is made to a certain change state as a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. In addition, by notifying that it has been promoted to be probable in a re-lottery effect to be described later, it is shifted to the probable state as a predetermined transition condition is satisfied.

  As described above, among the decorative symbols “0” to “9”, an odd number of decorative symbols that cause a probability variation state is referred to as a probability variation symbol, and an even number of decorative symbols that do not cause a probability variation state is referred to as a non-probability variation symbol. . Further, the fact that the variable display device 9 is stopped and displayed in a state where the left, middle and right odd-numbered decorative symbols are aligned is expressed as the probability variation (special display result) of the decorative symbols is displayed.

  In this embodiment, when a re-lottery effect (details will be described later) is executed during or after the round of the big hit game, it is notified whether or not it has been promoted to a certain change.

  In this embodiment, when it is predetermined to make a probable big hit, control is performed so as to shift to a high probability state and to shift to a short time state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened. In that case, it is only necessary to set a time reduction flag separately from the probability change flag and reduce the variation time based on the time reduction flag. In addition, when it is determined in advance that a sudden probability change big hit will be made, control is performed so that only the transition to the high probability state is performed, and the transition to the short time state is not performed. In addition, when changing the gaming state to the probable state, simply changing to a high probability state in which the probability that a special symbol or decorative symbol will be a big hit symbol is increased, the probability that a normal symbol will be a winning symbol, or a variable prize The probability that a normal symbol becomes a winning symbol without changing the state of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the ball device 15 and the change in the state of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball device 15 are set to the short time state (the short time flag is set). It is only necessary to execute the control based on the fact that the controlled state is controlled.

  For example, in the case of a probabilistic big hit excluding a normal big hit or a sudden probable big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, the special symbol display device 8 and the variable display device 9). (The execution condition for variable display is easily satisfied). In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended as compared with the case where the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the special symbol time-short state where the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened. In the special symbol time-short state, the variation time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol becomes high (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes fast). As a result, it becomes easier to win a start (transition to a high base state), and the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state without notifying whether or not the player has been promoted to the probability changing, the gaming state may be shifted to the short-time state while shifting to the high probability state. Even in such a case, it can be made difficult to determine whether the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short-time state, and the player can be prevented from recognizing whether the gaming state is the probability variation state.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in this embodiment is a variable display (variable display) for decorative symbols that have not yet stopped when the stopped decorative symbols constitute part of the jackpot symbol. And all or part of the decorative symbols are in a state of being variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the left, right and right display areas of the variable display device 9, the left and right display areas are displayed in a state in which a decorative symbol (for example, “7”) which is a part of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. The display area is still in a variable display state, and all or some of the symbols in the display area are synchronously variably displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, variable display) The variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the device 9, and the variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are aligned), which is the reach display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance 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.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an interface board 66, a relay board 77, and an effect control board 80 that are mounted on the gaming machine. The main board 31 has a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, a V winning switch 22, a count switch 23, and a winning port switch 29a. , 30a, 33a, 39a, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying a signal to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 20, and a path in the special winning opening. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21A for switching in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53 is mounted.

  The gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the V winning switch 22, the count switch 23, the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, and other switches may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. Each of the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a that perform winning detection is also a winning detection means that detects the winning of a game ball in the winning area. Note that even if a passing gate such as the gate 32 is used, if a prize ball is paid out, a game ball entering the passing gate becomes a winning and a switch provided on the passing gate (for example, The gate switch 32a) becomes a winning detection means. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the game ball that has won the V winning area is detected by the V winning switch 22 and also by the count switch 23. Therefore, the number of game balls won in the special winning opening corresponds to the number detected by the count switch 23. However, the game balls won in the V prize area are detected only by the V prize switch 22, and the number of game balls won in the big prize opening is determined by the number detected by the V prize switch 22 and the number detected by the count switch 23. You may make it become the sum. Further, the V winning area may not be provided, and a continuation right may always be generated in rounds other than the final round.

  The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a control operation according to the program. A game control microcomputer 560 having a CPU 56 is included. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 refers to a central processing unit (a portion excluding storage means such as the ROM 54 and RAM 55, the I / O port unit 57, etc.) of the basic circuit 53 that operates according to a program. Main processing and interrupt processing (timer interrupt processing) to be executed. The game control microcomputer 560 refers to a part of the basic circuit 53 including the CPU 56, storage means such as the ROM 54 and RAM 55, the I / O port 57, and the like. And transmission / reception of various data to / from the microcomputer mounted on the production control board 80).

  In this embodiment, the ROM 54, the RAM 55 serving as storage means as a work memory, and the I / O port unit 57 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.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the 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.

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

  A reset signal from the power supply board 910 is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. The reset signal from the power supply board 910 is also input to the reset terminal of the payout control microcomputer. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer stop operating. It becomes a state. Accordingly, during the period in which the reset signal is at a high level, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer is output, and in the period in which the reset signal is at a low level, An operation stop signal for stopping the operations of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer is output. A reset circuit may be mounted on each control board (including the main board 31), or a reset circuit is mounted on one or more of the plurality of control boards, and a reset signal is sent from there to another control circuit. You may make it supply to a board | substrate.

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 910 has decreased to a predetermined value or less is input to the input port of the basic circuit 53 via the payout control board 37. Further, a clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the basic circuit 53.

  The clear signal is branched in the main board 31 and is also supplied to the payout control board 37. Note that the state of the clear signal input by the game control microcomputer 560 via the input port may be output to the payout control board 37 via the output port.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control of the variable display device 9 that receives and displays the decorative design variably, the sound output control of the speaker (sound output device) 27, the display control of the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, 28c, and the like are performed. In this embodiment, “effect control” means display control of the variable display device 9, sound output control of the speaker 27, and display control of the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, and 28c. It means performing such as. In this embodiment, the effect control means is provided by the effect control microcomputer 100 that performs display control of the variable display device 9, sound output control of the speaker 27, and display control of the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, and 28c. Realized.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77 and the effect control board 80. In this embodiment, the display control of the variable display device 9, the sound output control of the sound output device 27, and the lamps 25, 28 a, 28 b, and 28 c are performed using one control board (production control board 80). Although a case where display control is performed will be described, a plurality of control boards may be used. For example, in addition to the effect control board 80 for effect control, a lamp driver board for controlling each lamp and a sound output board for controlling the sound output device may be provided. In this case, the effect control means is realized by a control microcomputer and a control circuit mounted on the lamp driver board and the sound output board in addition to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the display control means is realized by an effect control microcomputer 100 that controls the variable display device 9.

  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. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver 352. 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, the right frame lamp 28c, and the button lamp 130. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs sound number data to the speech synthesis IC 173. The voice synthesizing IC 173 generates a voice or a sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 175. The amplifier circuit 175 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 173 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 176 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 174 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 communicated between the production control microcomputer 100, the lamp driver 352, and the speech synthesis IC 173 (such as transmitting a response signal 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 that is frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, and the like (including decorative designs). 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 a 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. 4 and 5 show main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is a flowchart which shows. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes a high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. The main processing after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S4). By the processing in step S4, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

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

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the power-off signal is in an OFF state depending on the state of bit 0 of the input port 1 (step S5). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the output voltage of various power sources such as the + 5V power source gradually reaches the specified value, but the power-off signal is not output by the process of step S5, that is, the high power By confirming that the power supply voltage is stable, the CPU 56 can confirm that the power supply voltage is stable.

  When the power-off signal is in the on state, the CPU 56 confirms again whether the power-off signal is in the off state after a delay time of a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second) (step S80). To do. If the power-off signal is off, the RAM 55 is set to an accessible state (step S6), and the process proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  When the power-off signal is in the off state, software delay processing for delaying the start timing of the gaming device control processing (game control processing) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

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

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

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

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

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power 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 may be 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, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Execute.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a 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. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S92). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S93), and proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Also, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  Control states such as a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, an out-of-ball flag, etc. An initial value is set in a flag for selectively performing processing according to the above. In addition, a bit corresponding to the output port that outputs the connection confirmation signal in the output port buffer is set (corresponding to the ON state of the connection confirmation signal).

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

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

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display symbol random number update process (step S17) and the initial value determination random number update process (step S18). When the display symbol random number update process and the initial value determination random number update process are executed, the CPU 56 disables the interrupt (step S16), and when the display symbol random number update process and the initial value determination random number update process are finished, The interrupt is permitted (step S19).

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

  The initial value determining random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value determining random number. Random numbers for determining the initial value are random numbers for determination to determine the type of jackpot (for example, whether to generate a jackpot symbol for determining a special symbol that generates a jackpot or a hit based on a normal symbol) This is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a normal random number for determination per symbol). A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as a variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the game machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  Note that when the display symbol random number update process and the initial value determination random number update process are executed, the interrupt is disabled. The display symbol random number update process and the initial value determination random number update process are described later. This is to avoid contention with the process in the timer interrupt process because the process is also executed (that is, the same process is also executed in steps S25 and S26 of the timer interrupt process). That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of steps S17 and S18 and the counter value for generating the display symbol random number and the initial value determining random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, 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 processes of steps S17 and S18.

  As described above, a game clerk or the like can easily perform initial initialization by starting the power supply to the gaming machine (for example, turning on the power switch 914) while the clear switch 921 is turned on and the clear signal is output. Can be executed. That is, RAM clear or the like can be performed.

  Next, the game control process will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, in a period during which interruption is permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S16 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A game control process is executed in a timer interrupt process activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-on signal is turned on) (step S20). Subsequently, detection signals of switches such as 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 switch circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch) Process: Step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for outputting and clearing the DG signal to various displays such as the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, and the status indicator (step S22). Next, the CPU 56 executes an abnormal winning notification process for notifying that an abnormal winning to the special winning opening has been detected (step S23). Specifically, the count switch 23 is turned on in spite of the fact that it is before opening the special winning opening in the special symbol process process described later (specifically, in the process of steps S300 to S303 described later). Is detected, it is determined that an abnormal winning to the big winning opening has been detected, and control is performed to notify.

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number used for game control is performed (random number update process: step S24). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value determining random number (initial value determining random number updating process: step S25). Furthermore, CPU56 performs the process which updates the count value of the counter for producing | generating a display symbol random number (display symbol random number update process: step S26).

  When the random number update process, the initial value determination random number update process, and the display symbol random number update process are performed, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (step S27). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command by setting an effect control command related to a decorative symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (effect symbol command control process: step S29). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the decorative symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30). As will be described later, in the special symbol process, the special symbol process flag can take a value of “0” to “10”. Moreover, when the value of the special symbol process flag is “8” to “10” among these values, the process related to the small hit is executed. Therefore, when external information is output in the information output process, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the information is related to the small hit and output it as the small hit information. For example, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the current special symbol process flag is “8” or more. If it is “8” or more, the CPU 56 determines that the information is related to the small hit and outputs it as the small hit information. . Further, when the value of the special symbol process flag is “4” to “10”, a process for controlling the opening of the big winning opening (including the case of the big hit and the case of the big hit) is executed. Therefore, when outputting external information in the information output process, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the information is information related to the opening control of the special winning opening. For example, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the current special symbol process flag is “4” or more. If it is “4” or more, the CPU 56 determines that the information is related to the opening control of the big prize opening. Output information.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a and the like (step S31). Specifically, a payout command command such as a prize ball number command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. . The payout control microcomputer 370 mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in response to receiving a prize ball number command indicating the number of prize balls.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a test terminal process which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine (step S32). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 2 to the output port. (Step S33: Solenoid output processing). And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S34).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S35).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S36).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a status display lamp display process for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S37). In this case, when the gaming state is a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp 1 indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. Further, when the gaming state is the short time state, the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp 2 indicating the short time state is set in the output buffer.

  In this embodiment, the game control process is started periodically (for example, every 2 ms). 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 has a flag. It may be executed in the main process based on the setting. In this embodiment, the processes of steps S21 to S37 (except for steps S30 and S32) correspond to a game control process for controlling the progress of the game.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt permitted state (step S38) and ends the process.

  Next, the special symbol process (step S27) in the main process will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560). In the special symbol process, the game control microcomputer 560 is turned on if the start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on, that is, a game. If a start winning that causes the ball to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), the start opening switch passing process (step S312) is performed, and then one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state. Perform the process. If the start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored (the number of reserved memories) stored in the reserved memory number buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. Also, if the count value of the pending storage number counter is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state, and whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display is set as the specific display result (whether it is a big hit) Or not). A big hit flag is set for a specific display result. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Variations of variable display of special symbols (corresponding to the variation time here), multiple types of variations determined in advance according to the random number for determining the variation pattern (one of the display symbol random numbers) extracted at the time of starting winning Select from patterns. In addition, the variation pattern command is set in the variation pattern buffer in order to transmit information (variation pattern command, that is, variable display pattern command) for commanding the variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) according to step S302.

  Special symbol variation process (step S302): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. 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, that is, the value of the special symbol process timer becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) Is controlled to shift to step S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S303): The special symbol on the special symbol display 8 is stopped. If the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304. Or, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a small hit symbol, the internal state is updated so that (special symbol process flag) shifts to step S308. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  In this embodiment, the special winning opening is changed to one of a first state (open state) advantageous to the player and a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player. In this embodiment, when the game state shifts to the big hit game state, the game control microcomputer 560 changes the big prize opening to the first state for a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Control to end by doing.

  Also, in this embodiment, so-called sudden probability change big hits (the big hits that give a special effect to the player as if the game state has suddenly shifted to the probability change state, instead of progressing each round in order) May be transferred to. When the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly shifts to the probable big hit game state, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the winning prize opening for a period shorter than the predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second) and the number of times less than the predetermined number of times (for example, twice). The game is terminated by changing to the first state in at least one of the above, and after the sudden probability change big hit game state, the probability that the special symbol stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol is improved from the normal state, and the game medium enters the start area Control is performed to a first high-probability state in which the ease of operation is the same as the normal state. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 has the same probability as the first high probability state that the special symbol stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol after the sudden probability variation big hit gaming state, and the game from the first high probability state to the start area You may make it control to the 2nd high probability state set so that a medium may approach easily. Note that the state where the game medium is set to be easy to enter the start area specifically means that the frequency at which the start winning opening 14 is opened is increased and the ease of winning the game ball is improved as compared to the normal state. It is a state (high base state). For example, the game state is controlled to the second high probability state by shifting to the high probability state and shifting to the short time state. Further, in this embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state of normal probability change big hit (15 round probability change big hits other than sudden probability change), the probability that the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol after the big hit gaming state is first. It is controlled to the second high probability state which is the same as the high probability state and is set so that the game medium is more likely to enter the starting area than the first high probability state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game is shifted to so-called small hits (a win that does not cause a change in the game state before and after the occurrence, opens the big prize opening for a short time and performs a special performance). There is. When the game control microcomputer 560 shifts to the small hit game state, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the first prize winning port in the same period as the sudden probability change game state (or the same number of times as the sudden probability change game state and the same number of times as the sudden probability change game state). The game state is terminated by changing to a state, and the game state immediately before the start of the small hit gaming state is controlled as the gaming state after the small hit gaming state ends. In the small hit gaming state, the big prize opening may be suddenly changed to the first state for a different period or a different number of times from the probability variation gaming state.

  Preliminary winning opening process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus to open the big prize opening. To do. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) according to step S305. It should be noted that the pre-winner opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting a round, the pre-opening pre-opening processing is also a process of starting a big hit game. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 realizes a specific game state transition control means by executing the pre-opening process for the big prize opening. Further, the specific game state transition control means may be defined as being realized by the effect control microcomputer 100 executing the jackpot display process. That is, the time point when the specific gaming state is started may be the time point when the effect for notifying the occurrence of the big hit is started. In this case, the specific time from the point in time when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result on the variable display device 9 corresponds to the period during which the jackpot symbol is displayed.

  Large winning opening open process (step S305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. A control for sending an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. Further, when the closing condition for the special winning opening is established, the control for closing the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the special variable winning ball apparatus to close the special winning opening. In addition, the execution time of the post-hit opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) according to step S306.

  Post-winner opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Processing such as checking whether there is a remaining round in the big hit gaming state is performed. If there is still a remaining round, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) according to step S307.

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) according to step S300.

  Pre-opening process for small hits (step S308: executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control for opening the big winning opening is performed. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is turned on. The special variable winning ball device is driven to open the special winning opening, and the process timer sets the execution time of the small hit releasing process, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set according to step S309. The pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, but when starting a round, the pre-opening process for small hits is a process for starting a small hit game. But there is.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for sending an effect control command for a round display during the small hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming that the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied, and the like are performed. Further, when the closing condition for the special winning opening is established, the control for closing the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the special variable winning ball apparatus to close the special winning opening. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) according to step S310.

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control to end the small hit gaming state. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) according to step S300.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 8, commands 8000 (H) to 8008 (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 response to variable display of special symbols. Pattern command). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8008 (H), the variable display device 9 controls the variable display device 9 to start variable display of the decorative symbols.

  The command 8C00 (H) is an effect control command (offset specifying command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design specified by the variation pattern command is to be lost. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command (normal jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is a normal jackpot. Command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command (probability variable jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is to be a probability variation jackpot.

  Command 8C03 (H) specifies that it is determined in advance that it will be a probable big hit, makes the display result of variable display in the variable display device 9 a normal big hit symbol, and redraws during the round of 15 rounds of big win game Is an effect control command (execution control big hit designation command with re-lottery during the round) that designates the execution of. The command 8C04 (H) specifies that the probability change jackpot has been determined in advance, sets the display result of the variable display on the variable display device 9 to the normal jackpot symbol, and performs the re-lottery effect after the end of the 15 round jackpot game. This is an effect control command (specific change jackpot designation command with re-lottery after jackpot is finished) that designates execution. The command 8C05 (H) specifies that the probability variation jackpot is determined in advance and sets the display result of the variable display on the variable display device 9 to the normal jackpot symbol, during the round of 15 round jackpot games and for the jackpot game This is an effect control command (probability change jackpot specifying command with re-lottery) that specifies execution of the re-lottery effect after the end.

  The “re-lottery effect” is a state in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols on the variable display device 9 are the same non-probable variable symbols (generally non-probable variable symbols, but they may be outlier symbols). This is an effect in which the non-probability variable symbol in the aligned state is re-variable and the jackpot symbol (non-probability variation symbol or probability variation symbol) is derived and displayed. In this embodiment, a case in which a non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed, and then a re-lottery effect is executed at a predetermined execution timing will be described. In addition, the “re-lottery effect” has been promoted to be probable in an effect mode other than symbol variation, such as displaying a predetermined character on the display screen of the variable display device 9 or displaying a sentence such as “probable big hit”. May be notified. In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect may be executed twice during the big hit game round and when the ending effect is executed after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the re-lottery effect executed during the round of the big hit game is also referred to as a re-lottery effect during the round, and the re-lottery effect executed in the ending after the end of the big hit game is also referred to as the post-hit re-lottery effect. The detailed contents of the re-lottery effect will be described later.

  Commands 8C03 (H) to 8C05 (H) are display result commands for designating that a re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game (including during the round and including the ending). As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the display result command for designating the execution of the re-lottery effect is transmitted in a state where it can be recognized whether or not it is determined in advance if it is a probable big hit.

  The command 8C06 (H) is an effect control command (abrupt probability variation big hit designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is a sudden probability variation big hit. The command 8C07 (H) is an effect control command (small hit designation command) that designates that the display result of variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a small hit, the case where it is determined that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is suddenly a probable big hit, and The same symbol is derived and displayed. For example, the same symbol “123” is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol when it is determined that it is a probable big hit and when it is determined that it is a small hit.

  The following is a specification command for failure, normal jackpot designation command, probability variation jackpot designation command, probability variation jackpot designation command with re-lottery during round, probability variation jackpot designation command with re-lottery after jackpot, random variation jackpot designation command with re-lottery, sudden probability variation jackpot designation command The small hit designation command may be referred to as a display result command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for instructing stop of variable display of ornamental symbols. The command 9500 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) transmitted when the gaming state is the normal state, and the command 9501 (H) is a state where the gaming state is in a high probability state after a probable big hit. Is an effect control command (high probability state background designation command) transmitted when Command 9502 (H) is an effect control command (sudden probability change state background designation command) transmitted when the gaming state is in a high probability state after sudden probability change big hit. Hereinafter, the effect control commands 9500 (H) to 9502 (H) are referred to as background designation commands. The effect control microcomputer 100 selects the type of background to be displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the received background designation command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Command AXXX (H) (X = arbitrary hexadecimal number) is an effect control command sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Of these, A000 (H) is an effect control command (normal jackpot start designation command: first fanfare designation command) that designates the start of a normal jackpot game. A001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change big hit start designation command: second fanfare designation command) that designates the start of probability variation big hit game. A002 (H) is an effect control command (sudden probability change big hit start designation command: third fanfare designation command) for designating the start of sudden probability change big hit game. A003 (H) is an effect control command (a big hit start specifying command with a re-lottery during round: fourth fanfare specifying command) that specifies execution of a re-lottery effect during the round of the big hit game. A 004 (H) is an effect control command (a fifth fanfare designation command with a big lottery start designation command with a re-lottery after the big hit is finished) that designates execution of a re-lottery effect in the ending production after the big hit game is over. A005 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot start specifying command with re-lottery command: sixth fanfare specifying command) that specifies that a re-lottery effect is to be executed in the ending effect during the big-hit game round and after the end of the jackpot game. .

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

  A300 (H) is an effect control command (normal jackpot end designation command: first ending designation command) for designating the end of the normal jackpot game. A301 (H) is an effect control command (probability variation jackpot end designation command: second ending designation command) for designating the end of probability variation jackpot game. A302 (H) is an effect control command (sudden probability variable jackpot end designation command: third ending designation command) for designating the end of sudden probability variation jackpot game. A303 (H) is an effect control command for specifying that the jackpot game is ended and that the re-lottery effect is executed during the round of the jackpot game (a jackpot end specifying command with re-lottery during the round: fourth ending specifying command). It is. A304 (H) is an effect control command for specifying that the jackpot game is to be ended and that the re-lottery effect is to be executed in the ending effect after the jackpot game is ended (a jackpot end designation command with a re-lottery after the jackpot is ended: fifth ending) Specified command). A305 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the jackpot game is to be ended, that the re-lottery effect is executed during the round of the jackpot game, and that the re-lottery effect is to be executed in the ending effect after the jackpot game ends. (Big jackpot end designation command with re-lottery: sixth ending designation command).

  A600 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start specifying command: seventh fanfare specifying command) for specifying the start of the small hit game.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (effect storage information specifying command) for specifying the number of reserved memories. Of these, the command C000 (H) is an effect control command (effect storage information 0 specifying command) that specifies that the number of reserved memories is zero. Command C001 (H) is an effect control command (effect storage information 1 specifying command) for specifying that the number of reserved memories is 1. Command C002 (H) is an effect control command (effect storage information 2 designation command) for designating that the number of reserved memories is two. Command C003 (H) is an effect control command (effect storage information 3 specifying command) that specifies that the number of reserved memories is three. Command C004 (H) is an effect control command (effect storage information 4 specifying command) that specifies that the number of reserved memories is four.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the variable display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game and a presentation control command indicating a gaming state (for example, a presentation control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the presentation control board 80.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in this embodiment. In FIG. 10, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern having a 2-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time (variable display period of identification information) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol.

  In this example, as a variation pattern of special symbols and decorative symbols, whether or not to make a difference, whether to make a big hit, whether to reach, whether to reach, whether to make a sudden probability change big hit A plurality of types are prepared depending on the difference in various effects such as whether or not to make a small hit. In this embodiment, the reach effect is performed using the variable display device 9 that performs variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variation pattern in which the EXT data is “00 (H)” to “03 (H)” is a variation pattern that is used at the time of deviation variation. Further, the variation pattern in which the EXT data is “04 (H)” to “06 (H)” is a variation pattern used at the time of big hit variation. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern in which the EXT data is “04 (H)” to “06 (H)” is the big hit when the big hit fluctuation is determined as the probable big hit and the normal big hit is determined in advance. Used in combination with fluctuations. Further, the variation pattern with the EXT data “07 (H)” is a variation pattern used at the time of sudden probability variation big hit. Further, the variation pattern whose EXT data is “08 (H)” is a variation pattern used at the time of small hit.

  The “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve a reach mode. “Reach A” is a variation pattern having a reach mode different from “Reach B” and “Reach C”. “Reach B” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “reach A” and “reach C”. “Reach C” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “reach A” and “reach B”. Further, the difference in reach mode means that a change mode (speed, rotation direction, etc.), a character, or the like of a different mode appears in the reach change time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a variation pattern having the same variation time of 10 seconds is used when suddenly probable big hit is determined and when small hit is determined. By doing so, the special symbol is displayed in a variably displayed state for the same 10 seconds both in the case of sudden probability change big hit and small hit, so that it is not possible to recognize whether or not it is suddenly probable only by looking at the change display. can do. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 also displays a decorative pattern on the variable display device 9 for the same 10 seconds on the basis of the fact that it has received a variation pattern command that suddenly specifies the probability variation big hit or small hit. Let In addition, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the variation display of the decorative pattern using the same mode (for example, the same background color) in the case of the sudden probability change big hit and the small hit.

  Next, the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process will be described. 11 to 13 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) can start the variation of the special symbol (for example, the value of the special symbol process flag becomes a value indicating step S300). (If it is present) (step S1501), the value of the number of start winning memories (the number of reserved memories) is confirmed (step S1502). Specifically, the count value of the start winning storage counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the symbol is not changed in the variable display device 9, the small hit control is not performed, and the big hit game is not being performed. It is.

  If it is not possible to start fluctuation in step S1501, or if the number of reserved memories is 0 in step S1502, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether the demonstration display flag is set (step S1503). ). The demonstration display flag is a flag indicating that the presentation of the customer waiting demonstration is being executed. If it is set, the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is. If not set, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a demonstration display flag (step S1504), and transmits a demonstration display command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1505).

  If the number of reserved memory is not 0 in step S1502, each random number value (each determination random number or display design random number) stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. At the same time (step S1506), the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S1507), and the value of the reserved storage number is decreased by 1 (the value of the start winning storage counter is decreased by 1). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes. In other words, in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a process of shifting the contents of each storage area each time a variable display start condition is satisfied.

  Note that the effect control microcomputer 560 performs the effect symbol command control process (step S1507) based on the update of the value of the start winning memory counter (the value of the predetermined work area provided in the RAM is updated). In step S29), an effect storage information designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the effect storage information 0 designation command when the updated number of reserved memories is 0, and when the updated number of reserved memories is 1, the effect storage information. 1 designation command is transmitted. When the number of reserved storage after update is 2, an effect storage information 2 designation command is transmitted. When the number of reserved storage after update is 3, the production storage information 3 designation command is transmitted. Send.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a big hit determination process (steps S1508 to S1511) for determining whether or not to win. The game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S1508), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S1509). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may use a software random number or a hardware random number output from the random number circuit as the big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination.

  If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S1510), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a big hit flag (step S1511). The big hit flag is a flag indicating that it has been decided to make a big hit.

  If it is decided not to make a big hit (N in step S1510), the game control microcomputer 560 executes a small hit determination process (steps S1512 to S1515) for determining whether or not to make a small hit. The game control microcomputer 560 reads the big hit determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S1512), and executes the small hit determination module (step S1513). The small hit determination module is a program that determines a small hit when the big hit determination random number matches a predetermined small hit determination value. In this embodiment, a case where a common jackpot determination random number is used for the case of determining whether to win or not and a case of determining whether to win or not will be described. The microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not to make a small hit by using a small random number for determination only for small hits (random number for small hit determination).

  When it is determined to be a small hit (step S1514), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a small hit flag (step S1515). It should be noted that the small hit flag is a flag indicating that it has been determined to be a small hit.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a special symbol information setting process (steps S1516 to S1541) for setting the big hit symbol, the big hit type, and the small hit symbol. The game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S1516). If the jackpot flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a special symbol stop symbol when the jackpot is determined and loads a jackpot symbol setting table for determining the type of jackpot (step) S1517). In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the special symbol stop symbol and the jackpot symbol random number for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to be a jackpot from the random number storage buffer (step S1518). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a special symbol stop symbol and jackpot type based on the jackpot symbol setting table and the jackpot symbol random number (step S1519).

  FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot symbol setting table. As shown in FIG. 14A, the jackpot symbol setting table includes a random number value of the jackpot symbol random number, a special symbol stop symbol, and a jackpot type in association with each other. In step S1519, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the special symbol stop symbol from “0” to “89” according to the set content shown in FIG. 14A according to the random number of the jackpot symbol random number. To decide. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the type of big hit, either normal big hit, probability variation big hit, or sudden probability variation big hit according to the setting contents shown in FIG. To do. Further, in the case of a 15-round probability variation big hit other than the sudden probability variation big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the re-lottery effect has been executed or whether the re-lottery effect has been executed according to the setting contents shown in FIG. Determine the execution timing (during round, ending, or both round and ending).

  If the determined big hit type is not a probable big hit (N in Step S1520), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether the decided big hit type is a sudden probable big hit (Step S1521). If it is a sudden probability variation big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a sudden probability variation big hit flag indicating that it has been determined that the sudden probability variation big hit is set (step S1522), and an effect designation value indicating the sudden probability variation big hit. Is set in the effect symbol information buffer (step S1523). If it is not suddenly probable big hit, an effect designation value indicating a normal big hit is set in the effect symbol information buffer (step S1524).

  If the determined jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a probability variation jackpot flag indicating that the probability variation jackpot has been determined (step S1525). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether or not it has been determined to execute the re-lottery effect (step S1526). If the re-lottery effect is not to be executed, an effect indicating a probable big hit (no re-lottery effect). The designated value is set in the effect symbol information buffer (step S1527).

  When performing the re-lottery effect, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether or not the execution timing of the re-lottery effect is in the big hit game round (step S1528). If the big hit game is in a round, the game control microcomputer 560 indicates the execution of the re-drawing effect during the round and sets an effect designation value indicating a probable big hit in the effect symbol information buffer (step S1529). In addition, a re-lottery flag during round indicating that the re-lottery effect during round is executed is set (step S1530).

  If it is not in the big hit game round in step S1530, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether the execution timing of the re-lottery effect is in the ending after the big hit game ends (step S1531). If the ending after the end of the big hit game is in progress, the game control microcomputer 560 indicates the execution of the re-lottery effect after the big hit and sets the specified effect value indicating the probable big hit in the effect symbol information buffer (step S1532). In addition, a big lottery re-lottery flag indicating that the big lottery re-lottery effect is executed is set (step S1533).

  If the ending after the big hit game is not ended in step S1533, the game control microcomputer 560 shows the execution of both the re-lottery effect during the round and the re-lottery effect after the big hit, and displays an effect designation value indicating a probable change big hit. It is set in the buffer (step S1534). Further, a re-lottery flag indicating that both the re-lottery effect during the round and the post-hit re-lottery effect are executed is set (step S1535).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S1516, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S1536). If the small hit flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 loads the small hit symbol setting table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is determined as the small hit (step S1537). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 reads from the random number storage buffer a random number for the small hit symbol for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is determined as the small hit (step S1538). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a special symbol stop symbol based on the small hit symbol setting table and the small bonus symbol random number (step S1539). Then, the effect designation value indicating the small hit is set in the effect symbol information buffer (step S1540).

  FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the small hit symbol setting table. As shown in FIG. 14B, the small hit symbol setting table includes a random number value of the random symbol for the small hit symbol and a stop symbol of the special symbol in association with each other. In step S1539, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the special symbol stop symbol from “90” to “99” according to the setting content shown in FIG. Decide on. Note that the same symbol as the stop symbol of the special symbol for probability variation big hit may be determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol for small hit.

  If the small hit flag is not set in step S1536, the game control microcomputer 560 sets an effect designation value indicating a loss in the effect symbol information buffer (step S1541).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1542). For example, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether a high probability flag and a high base flag, which will be described later, are set, and if both the high probability flag and the high base flag are set, the high probability state background A designation command (command 9501 (H) shown in FIG. 8) is transmitted, and if only the high probability flag is set, a sudden change state background designation command (command 9502 (H) shown in FIG. 8) is transmitted. If neither the high probability flag nor the high base flag is set, a normal state background designation command (command 9500 (H) shown in FIG. 8) is transmitted. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value indicating the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S1543).

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is determined collectively using the jackpot symbol setting table and the jackpot symbol random number in step S1519 has been described, but the jackpot type is determined using separate random numbers. It may be determined separately. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to make a probability change using a probability variation determination random number, and whether to suddenly change the probability using a probability variation determination random number separately from the probability variation determination random number. May be determined. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect using the re-lottery effect determining random number.

  FIG. 15 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 big hit flag is set (step S201). When the big hit flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines to use the big hit variation pattern determination table (step S204). If the big hit flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S202). If the small hit flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 decides to use a small hit variation pattern (variation pattern in which the EXT data shown in FIG. 10 is “08 (H)”). If the small hit flag is not set, it is determined to use the deviation variation pattern determination table (step S205).

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns (“04 (H)” to “07 (H)”) selected in advance for the big hit shown in FIG. 10 are set, and a plurality of determinations are made for each variation pattern. A value has been assigned. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for deviation, variation patterns (“00 (H)” to “03 (H)”) selected in advance when the deviation is illustrated in FIG. The judgment value is assigned.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and uses the variation pattern determination table for big hits or the variation pattern determination table for loss based on the read value of the variation pattern determination random number. A pattern variation pattern is determined (step S206). 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 decorative design executed by the variable display device 9. If it is determined that the sudden probability change big hit is included in the big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 changes the fluctuation pattern for the sudden probability change big hit (the EXT data shown in FIG. 10 is “07 (H)”). (Variation pattern) is used. In addition, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is, the game control microcomputer 550 uses any variation pattern of EXT data “04 (H)” to “06 (H)”. decide. In addition, when it is determined that the big hit is usually made, the game control microcomputer 560 uses any variation pattern of the EXT data from “04 (H)” to “06 (H)”. decide.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a variation pattern designation value corresponding to the determined variation pattern (variation time) in the effect symbol variation pattern buffer (step S207). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the head address of the command transmission table in the pointer (step S208). The game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation pattern designation value in the effect symbol variation pattern buffer in step S207, and sets the head address of the command transmission table in the pointer in step S208 to produce an effect symbol which will be described later. In the command control process, first, a variation pattern command is transmitted based on the variation pattern designation value set in the effect symbol variation pattern buffer corresponding to the head address of the command transmission table. Then, in the effect symbol command control process, the address indicating the command transmission table is incremented by one, and according to the command transmission table shown in FIG. Will send a command. In this embodiment, the variation pattern command, the display result command, and the effect storage information command are transmitted every 2 ms, thereby making it difficult for the effect control microcomputer 100 to fail to receive the command. .

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation time in the special symbol process timer (step S209). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S302 (step S210).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation 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 expired (that is, whether or not the value of the special symbol process timer is 0), and if it has not expired (N in step S352), it remains as it is. The special symbol variation process is terminated. If the special symbol process timer has expired (Y in step S352), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S303 (step S353).

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the special symbol variation stop process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation stop process, the game control microcomputer 560 stops the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and derives and displays the stopped symbol (step S1301). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a decoration symbol stop designation command (8F00 (H)) for designating stoppage of the variation of the decoration symbol in the variable display device 9 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1). S1302). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S1303).

  If the big hit flag is set (Y in step S1303), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the sudden probability change big hit flag is set (step S1304). If it is set, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the sudden probability variation big hit symbol on the big prize opening control timer that measures the time for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening and then suddenly changes the big winning game. Is set (step S1305). The execution time of the effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the player that the player is started (sudden probability change big hit display time (for example, 5 seconds)) is set. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a sudden probability variation big hit start designation command (third fanfare designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1306). Then, control goes to a step S1317.

  If the sudden change bonus game flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the jackpot symbol after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the bonus game control timer for measuring the time for controlling the opening / closing of the bonus game. An execution time (big hit display time (for example, 3 seconds)) of an effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the player that the game is started is set (step S1307). It should be noted that the same display time may be set for a normal big hit (15 round big hit) and a sudden probability variation big hit (2 round big hit).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag is set (step S1308). If not set, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a normal jackpot start designation command (first fanfare designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1309). Then, control goes to a step S1317.

  If the probability variation jackpot flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the re-lottery flag during the round is set (step S1310). If set, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a big hit start designation command (fourth fanfare designation command) with re-lottery during the round to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1311). Then, control goes to a step S1317.

  If the re-lottery flag during the round is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the post-hit re-lottery flag is set (step S1312). If set, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a jackpot start designation command with re-lottery (fifth fanfare designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 100 after the jackpot ends (step S1313). Then, control goes to a step S1317.

  If the big lottery re-lottery flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the re-lottery flag is set (step S1314). If set, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a jackpot start designation command with re-lottery (sixth fanfare designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1315). Then, control goes to a step S1317.

  If the re-lottery flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a probability variation big hit start designation command (second fanfare designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1316). Then, control goes to a step S1317.

  In step S1317, the game control microcomputer 560 resets the probability variation flag and the high base flag (step S1317). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S304 (step S1318).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S1303, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S1319). If not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (step S1323).

  If the small hit flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a small hit display time in the big winning opening control timer for measuring the time for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening (step S1320). In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the same time as the sudden probability change big hit display time (for example, 5 seconds) in the big winning opening control timer. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a small hitting start designation command (seventh fanfare designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1321). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S308 (step S1322).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S304). In the big winning opening opening pre-processing, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by -1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value is not 0 (N in step S402), the process is ended as it is. If the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (Y in step S402), it is confirmed whether or not the sudden probability change big hit flag is set (step S403).

  If the sudden probability big hit flag is not set (N in Step S403), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a big prize for setting the opening time (round time) of the big prize opening at the time of the chance big hit or the normal big hit. The address of the mouth opening setting table (for normal use) is set in the pointer (step S404). If the sudden probability change big hit flag is set (Y in step S403), the game control microcomputer 560 will release the big prize opening for setting the opening time (round time) of the big prize opening at the time of the sudden probability change big hit. The address of the setting table (for sudden change in probability) is set in the pointer (step S405).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the maximum time (round time) in which the big winning opening can be opened in each round in the big win in the big winning opening control timer (step S406). In this case, when the probability variation jackpot flag is not suddenly set, the round time (round time for 15 rounds) of the address of the special winning opening opening setting table (for normal use) pointed to by the pointer set in step S404 is set. To do. The round time for 15 rounds is, for example, 29.5 seconds. If the sudden probability change big hit flag is set, the round time of the address in the big winning opening opening setting table (for sudden probability change) pointed to by the pointer set in step S405 (two round land for sudden probability change big hit) Time). The round time for two rounds is, for example, 0.1 seconds.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a display command (A1XX (H)) during the big prize opening to specify the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during the round). Control to transmit to 100 is performed (step S407). The number of rounds is recognized by checking the value of a round number counter that counts the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 controls to open the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) by driving the solenoid 21 (step S408) and increments the value of the round number counter by 1 (step S409). 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 turns on / off the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port in step S408. The content related to OFF is set according to the open / close state of the solenoid to be driven. Then, the contents set in the RAM area of the output port in the solenoid output process of step S33 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 in response to a drive command signal to drive the solenoid. Hereinafter, in the process of opening and closing the solenoid, such an operation is performed.

  Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (step S410).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S305) in the special symbol process. In the process for opening the big prize opening, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening by checking whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step). S421). If the count switch 23 is not turned on (N in step S421), the process proceeds to step S424. If the count switch 23 is on (Y in step S421), 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 S422). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S423). If the value of the winning number counter is not the predetermined number (N in Step S423), the process proceeds to Step S424.

  In step S424, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the special winning opening control timer. Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S425). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S425), the process is ended as it is.

  When the value of the winning prize counter has reached a predetermined number (Y in step S423) or when the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S425), the game control microcomputer 560 is Then, it is confirmed whether or not the sudden probability big hit flag is set (step S426).

  If the sudden probability big hit flag is not set (N in step S426), the game control microcomputer 560 waits for the time (interval) from the end of the round in the probability big hit or the normal big hit until the next round starts. The address of the time table (for normal use) after opening the big prize opening for setting (time) is set in the pointer (step S427). If the sudden probability change big hit flag is set (Y in step S426), the game control microcomputer 560 calculates the time (interval time) from the end of the round at the sudden probability big hit to the start of the next round. The address of the table after opening the special winning opening for setting (for sudden probability change) is set in the pointer (step S428).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a time (interval time) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval time) in the big prize opening control timer (step S429). In this case, if the sudden probability big hit flag is not set suddenly, the interval time (15-round interval time) of the address in the setting table (for normal use) after the big winning opening is indicated by the pointer set in step S427. set. The interval time for 15 rounds is, for example, 5 seconds. When the sudden probability change big hit flag is set, the interval time (two rounds for sudden probability change big hit) of the address in the setting table for sudden winning opening (for sudden probability change) pointed to by the pointer set in step S428. Set the interval time. Note that the interval time for two rounds is an extremely short time, for example, 0.1 seconds.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 effects the display designation command (A2XX (H)) after the big prize opening that designates the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). Control to transmit to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S430). In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control for driving the solenoid 21 to close the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S431). Also, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S432). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value according to step S306 (post-winner opening post-processing) (step S433).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing post-opening processing for the special winning opening (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the process for opening the big prize opening, the game control microcomputer 560 first decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1 (step S441). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S442). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S442), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S442), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is suddenly set (step S443). If the sudden probability big hit flag is not set (N in Step S443), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the round number counter has reached 15 (Step S444). If the probability variation big hit flag is set suddenly, it is checked whether or not the value of the round number counter has reached 2 (step S445).

  If the value of the round number counter has not reached 15 in step S444 (N in step S444) or if the value of the round number counter has not reached 2 in step S445 (N in step S445), the special symbol process flag Is updated to a value corresponding to step S304 (pre-opening process for the big winning opening) (step S446), and the process is terminated.

  When the value of the round number counter is 15 in step S444 (Y in step S444), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the re-lottery flag during round is set (step S447). If it is set, a big hit end designation command (fourth ending designation command) with a re-lottery during the round is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S448).

  If the re-lottery flag during the round is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the big lottery re-lottery flag is set (step S449). If set, a jackpot end designation command (fifth ending designation command) with re-lottery after the jackpot ends is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S450).

  If the big hit promotion flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the re-lottery flag is set (step S451). If set, a jackpot end designation command with a re-lottery (sixth ending designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S452).

  If the re-lottery flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S453). If it is set, a probability variation big hit end designation command (second ending designation command) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S454). If not set, a normal jackpot end designation command (first ending designation command) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S455).

  If the value of the round number counter is 2 in step S445 (Y in step S445), the game control microcomputer 560 displays an ending 3 command (A302 (A302 ( H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S456).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the execution time (hit end time) of the effect (ending effect) for notifying the player of the end of the big hit in the big prize opening control timer (step S457), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (big hit end process) (step S458). In step S457, when the game control microcomputer 560 has decided to execute the re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of the big hit, it is compared with the case where it is determined not to execute the re-lottery effect. Long execution time is set as jackpot end time. For example, when the re-lottering effect is not executed, the jackpot end time (10 seconds) is set. When it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed, the big hit end time (20 seconds) may be set. By doing so, it is possible to secure an execution period for executing the re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of the big hit.

  FIG. 22 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 S461). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0 (step S462). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S462), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S462), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S463). If the probability variation jackpot flag is set (Y in step S463), a high probability flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state is set (step S464) and a high base flag indicating that the gaming state is a high base state is set. Set (step S465). In other words, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probable change state, the transition to the high probability state where the probability that the special symbol stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol after the jackpot game ends is improved from the normal state. At the same time, the game is shifted to a high base state in which the ease of winning a game ball to the start winning opening 14 is improved from the normal state.

  If the probability variation jackpot flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly checks whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag is set (step S466). If set, a high probability flag is set (step S467). That is, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is suddenly changed to the probabilistic change state, the state is changed only to the high probability state and not changed to the high base state (the first high probability state described above). Note that even if the game state suddenly shifts to the probability change state, the game state may shift to the high probability state and may shift to the high base state. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the high probability flag and also sets the high base flag in step S467. If the sudden probability change big hit flag is set and the sudden probability change big hit flag is set when the state has already been shifted to the high probability state, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the high base flag in step S467, You may make it transfer to a base state. In addition, only when it is suddenly determined that the probability change big hit is already in the high base state, the high base flag is set in step S467 and the high base state counter for counting the number of times the high base state is continued. A predetermined count value (for example, 50 times) may be set in. Then, the high base state may be continued until the variation display of special symbols for the number of times indicated by the count value set in the high base number counter is executed.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 resets the jackpot flag (step S468). If the probability variation jackpot flag or the sudden probability variation jackpot flag is set, the probability variation jackpot flag or the sudden probability variation jackpot flag is reset (step S469). If the re-lottery flag during round, the re-lottery flag after big hit, and the re-lottery flag are set, the re-lottery flag during round, the big lottery re-lottery flag, and the re-lottery flag are reset (step S470).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the internal state (the value of the special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S300 (special symbol normal process) (step S471).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the small hit release pre-processing (step S308) in the special symbol process. In the pre-opening process for small hits, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the big prize winning control timer by -1 (step S1401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S1402). If the value is not 0 (N in step S1402), the process is ended as it is. If the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S1402), the game control microcomputer 560 sets the opening time of the small winning opening for setting the opening time of the big winning opening at the small winning. Is set in the pointer (step S1403).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the opening time of the big winning opening in the small hitting in the big winning opening control timer (step S1404). In this case, the address release time of the small hit release setting table pointed to by the pointer set in step S1403 is set. The opening time for small hits is, for example, 0.1 seconds.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 to open the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S1405), and increments the value of the round number counter by 1 (step S1406). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (processing for releasing small hits) (step S1407).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the small hit releasing process (step S309) in the special symbol process. In the small hit release process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the game ball has been won at the big winning opening by checking whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step S1421). ). If the count switch 23 is not turned on (N in step S1421), the process proceeds to step S1424. If the count switch 23 is on (Y in step S1421), 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 S1422). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S1423). If the value of the winning number counter is not the predetermined number (N in Step S1423), the process proceeds to Step S1424.

  In step S1424, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the special winning prize control timer. Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S1425), and when the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (step S1425). N) The process is terminated as it is.

  When the value of the winning number counter reaches the predetermined number (Y in step S1423) or when the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S1425), the game control microcomputer 560 Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the round number counter has reached 2 (step S1426).

  If the value of the round number counter has not reached 2, the address of the table after the small hit release is set to set the time (interval time) from the end of the round at the small hit to the start of the next round (interval time). The pointer is set (step S1427). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a time (interval time) from the end of the round to the start of the next round in the big winning opening control timer (step S1428). Note that the interval time for two rounds is an extremely short time, for example, 0.1 seconds. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 to close the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S1429). Also, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S1430). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (pre-processing for small hit release) (step S1431).

  If the value of the round number counter has reached 2, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S1432). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S1433).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a small winning end time in the big prize opening control timer (step S1434), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value according to step S310 (small hit end processing). (Step S1435).

  In this embodiment, the case where the opening and closing of the big prize opening is controlled based on the number of rounds in the small win is shown. It is not limited to things. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 sets data indicating the opening time and closing time of the big winning opening at the time of a small hit, and based on the data indicating the set opening time and closing time, the big winning opening at the small hit May be controlled. In this case, for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 performs two rounds of small hits, the first big winning opening release time (for example, 0.1 second) in step S1404 in the small hit release pre-processing. Is set in the first control timer. Also, the closing time (for example, 0.1 second) of the special winning opening after the opening of the first special winning opening is completed is set in the second control timer. Also, the opening time (for example, 0.1 second) of the second big prize opening is set in the third control timer. In the small hit release processing (see step S309), the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the first control timer by 1, and if the first control timer has timed up, drives the solenoid to win a big prize. Close the mouth (in this case, the value of the special symbol process flag is not updated). Next, the second control timer is decremented by 1 in the small hit release process, and if the second control timer has timed out, the solenoid is driven to open the big prize opening (also in this case, the special symbol process flag) The value of is not updated.) Further, the third control timer is decremented by 1 in the small hit release process, and if the third control timer has timed out, the solenoid is driven to close the big prize opening. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit end process (see step S1435).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end processing, the game control microcomputer 560 first decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1 (step S1451). Note that the value of the special winning opening control timer is set in the process of step S1428 in the small hit release process. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S1452). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S1452), the process is terminated.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S1452), the game control microcomputer 560 resets the small hit flag (step S1453). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the internal state (the value of the special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S300 (special symbol normal process) (step S1454).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect symbol command control process. In the effect symbol command control process, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not there is an effect control command to be transmitted (step S331). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not an effect control command is set at the address of the command transmission table pointed to by the pointer. If not, the game control microcomputer 560 ends the process. If there is an effect control command to be transmitted, the game control microcomputer 560 loads the command data in the command transmission table pointed to by the pointer (step S332).

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a command transmission table. As shown in FIG. 27, the command transmission table includes MODE data of the fluctuation pattern command, EXT data of the fluctuation pattern command, MODE data of the display result command, EXT data of the display result command, MODE data of the effect storage information command, The stored information command EXT data and the end code are set in this order. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect symbol command control process is executed according to the command transmission table shown in FIG. 27, whereby the command transmission is performed in the order of the variation pattern command, the display result command, and the effect storage information command.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 executes command transmission processing for transmitting the loaded command data 1 (step S333). Here, first, the MODE data of the variation pattern command is transmitted according to the command transmission table shown in FIG.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 adds 1 to the value indicating the command transmission table (step S334). Therefore, the command data 2 area of the second byte is designated. The game control microcomputer 560 loads the contents of the command data 2 at the address of the command transmission table pointed to by the pointer (step S335). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 saves the address of the command transmission table (the contents of the pointer as the transmission signal instruction means) on the stack or the like (step S336).

  Further, it is confirmed whether or not the value of bit 7 (work area reference bit) of the command data 2 is “0” (step S337). If not 0, the head address of the command extended data address table is set in the pointer (step S338), and the address is calculated by adding the values of bit 6 to bit 0 of the command data 2 to the pointer (step S339). Then, the data of the area pointed to by the address is loaded (step S340).

  In the command extension data address table, EXT data that can be sent to the electrical component control means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) is sequentially set. Therefore, if the value of the work area reference 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 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 command transmission processing for transmitting the loaded command data 2 (step S341). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 restores the address of the command transmission table (step S342), and adds 1 to the value indicating the command transmission table (step S343).

  In this embodiment, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern designation value is set in the effect symbol variation pattern buffer in step S207, and the head address of the command transmission table is set in the pointer in step S208. Then, in the effect symbol command control process, based on the fact that the start address of the command transmission table is set in the pointer, first, the variation pattern designation set in the effect symbol variation pattern buffer corresponding to the start address of the command transmission table A variation pattern command is transmitted depending on the value. In this embodiment, in the special symbol normal process, the effect designation value is set in the effect symbol information buffer in steps S1523, S1524, S1527, S1529, S1532, S1534, S1540, and S1541. In the effect symbol command control process, the address indicating the command transmission table is incremented by 1 when the variation pattern command is transmitted (see steps S334 and S343), and the command is transmitted at the next timer interrupt that transmits the variation pattern command. A display result command is transmitted by the effect designation value set in the effect symbol information buffer corresponding to the address of the transmission table. In this embodiment, in the special symbol normal process, when it is determined that the variation of the special symbol can be started (see step S1501), the value of the start winning memory counter is decremented by one (see step S1507). ). Then, in the effect symbol command control processing, the address indicating the command transmission table is incremented by 1 by transmitting the display result command (see steps S334 and S343), and the command is issued at the next timer interrupt that transmits the display result command. The effect storage information command is transmitted according to the value of the start winning storage counter corresponding to the address of the transmission table. Through the above processing, according to the command transmission table shown in FIG. 27, the variation pattern command, the display result command, and the effect storage information command are transmitted in this order. In addition, since the process (refer to step S1542) which transmits a background designation | designated command in a special symbol normal process is performed, the microcomputer 560 for game control performs a background designation | designated command, a variation pattern command, when performing the variation display of a special symbol. The commands are transmitted in the order of the display result command and the effect storage information command.

  In this embodiment, the case where the background display command, the variation pattern command, the display result command, and the effect storage information command are transmitted in this order is shown. Not limited. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may transmit the display result command after transmitting the effect storage information command. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 does not matter the transmission order such as transmitting the variation pattern command and the display result command after transmitting the effect storage information command.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 28 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 effect control microcomputer 100 proceeds to a loop process for confirming the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interruption occurs, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a timer interruption flag in the timer interruption 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 production control microcomputer 100 performs production content determination processing (step S705). In the effect content determination process, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command (variation pattern command or display result designation command) to determine whether or not to perform the notice effect. , Type of notice effect).

  The “notice effect” is an effect for informing the player in advance (before the decorative symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9) that it is a big hit or is likely to be a big hit. Say. For example, the player is informed that there is a possibility of a big hit by changing a different mode (speed, direction of rotation, etc.) or making a character appear during the change.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the 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. Further, a random display symbol determining random number for determining a left / right / right decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 or a jackpot display for determining a decorative symbol jackpot symbol displayed on the variable display device 9. A random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a design determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (step S704) in the main processing. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is stored in the command reception buffer in the command reception process executed by the INT interrupt. 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 S1611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a command reception flag indicating that the effect control command has been received (step S1612), and receives the reception command from the command reception buffer. Read (step S1613).

  When the effect control command received by the command reception process executed by the INT interrupt is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether the received command is an effect control command existing in the program. You may make it confirm whether or not. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether the MODE data of the first byte of the received command exists in the program such as “80”, “8C”, “A0” (FIGS. 8 and 8). 9), if it is MODE data that does not exist in the program, it may be determined that the effect control command has not been correctly received due to garbled data or the like, and the received command may be discarded. Further, even if the MODE data exists in the program, it is confirmed whether or not the EXT data of the second byte exists in the program with respect to the MODE data (see FIGS. 8 and 9). If the EXT data does not exist, it may be determined that the effect control command has not been correctly received due to a cause such as garbled data, and the received command may be discarded. In this case, the received command is not stored in the command reception buffer, and is processed in the command analysis process as if the effect control command has not been received.

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (variation pattern command: 8000 (H) to 8008 (H)) for designating a change pattern (step S1614), the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the display stored in the RAM. The result is cleared (step S1615). In this embodiment, as will be described later, in step S1619, the effect control microcomputer 100 stores the display result indicated by the received display result command in the RAM. Then, after the decorative symbol variation display is executed, when the next variation pattern command is received, the display result stored in the RAM is cleared in step S1615.

  By doing as described above, the display result stored in the previous execution of the variation display can be surely cleared when the next variation display of the decorative design is performed. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern command is received, but when the display result command is not received correctly or when the display result command is not received at all, it is erroneous based on the display result stored in the previous variable display. A situation in which a display result (a display result corresponding to the previous variable display) is derived and displayed can be prevented. For example, if the display result command fails to be received after receiving the variation pattern command for both probable big hit / normal big hit, if the display result stored in the previous change remains, the display result stored in the previous time will be used. Incorrect display results may be derived and displayed. In this embodiment, since the previously stored display result is cleared at the timing when the variation pattern command is received, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an incorrect display result is derived and displayed based on the previously stored display result.

  For example, let us consider a case where the display result of the previous variation display of the decorative symbol is a probable big hit, and the display result of the current decorative symbol variation display is determined in advance as a normal big hit. In this case, if reception of the display result command (usually specified for big hit) fails after receiving a variation pattern command for both probability variation big hit / normal big hit, based on the display result of the probability variation big hit stored in the previous variation. As a result, the display result for the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, and an incorrect display result is derived and displayed. As described above, if the previously stored display result is cleared at the timing when the variation pattern command is received, a situation in which an incorrect display result is derived and displayed can be prevented.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 saves the variation pattern indicated in the received variation pattern command (step S1616). Specifically, the EXT data of the command is stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a variation pattern reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received (step S1617).

  If the received effect control command is a display result command (command: 8C00 (H) to 8C07 (H)) (step S1618), the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the display result indicated in the received display result command. Save (step S1619). Specifically, the EXT data of the command is stored in the display result data storage area in the RAM. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a display result reception flag indicating that the display result command has been received (step S1620).

  If the received effect control command is a fanfare-designated effect control command (fanfare command: A0XX (H)) (step S1621), the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the EXT data of the command as fanfare data in the RAM. The data is stored in the storage area (step S1622), and a fanfare flag indicating that the fanfare command has been received is set (step S1623).

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the display result non-reception flag or the display result irregular reception flag is set (step S1624). The display result non-reception flag is a flag indicating that the display result command cannot be received within a predetermined time after receiving the variation pattern command. The display result irregular reception flag is a flag indicating that the display result command has been received but the display result command cannot be correctly received due to garbled data or the like.

  If neither the display result non-reception flag nor the display result irregular reception flag is set, the process directly proceeds to step S1611. If either the display result non-reception flag or the display result irregular reception flag is set, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the probable big hit is specified by the fanfare command (step S1625). If specified, the re-lottery execution flag during round is set (step S1626), and the process proceeds to step S1611.

  If the received effect control command is an ending designation effect control command (ending command: A300 (H) to A305 (H)) (step S1628), the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the EXT data of the command. Is stored in the ending data storage area in the RAM (step S1629), and an ending flag indicating that the ending command has been received is set (step S1630).

  If the received command read in step S1613 is another effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S1631). For example, when the received command is a decorative symbol stop designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a decorative symbol stop designation reception flag indicating that the decorative symbol stop designation command has been received.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number used in the effect control process. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to execute the notice effect (for determining the notice effect execution). In this embodiment, when the variable display device 9 performs variable display of the decorative pattern in the reach mode, the production control microcomputer 100, for example, when random 1 matches one predetermined value. Decides to perform a notice effect. It should be noted that the production control microcomputer 100 may determine whether or not to perform the notice effect using random 1 regardless of whether or not the variable display of the reach mode is performed.
(2) Random 2: When performing the notice effect, the type of the notice effect performed using the variable display device 9 is determined (for determining the notice effect type).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect content determination process (step S705) shown in FIG. In the effect content determination process, the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S2851).

  If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the production control microcomputer 100 identifies the variation pattern of the decorative design based on the received variation pattern command. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the variable display to be executed using the variable display device 9 is a fluctuation accompanied by reach based on the identified fluctuation pattern (step S2852). For example, the production control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern in which the variation pattern indicated in the received variation pattern command is a pattern with reach (for example, EXT data “01H” to “06H” shown in FIG. 10). ), The production control microcomputer 100 determines that the fluctuation is accompanied by reach. The production control microcomputer 100 may confirm whether or not it is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine that the fluctuation is accompanied by reach if the big hit. If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set in step S2851, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the process.

  If it is determined that the variation is accompanied by reach, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to perform the notice effect based on the notice effect execution determination random number (random 1) (step S2853). For example, if the random 1 matches a predetermined value, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines to perform the notice effect using the variable display device 9. If it is determined in step S2852 that the change is not accompanied by reach, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the process.

  When it is determined that the notice effect is to be performed (step S2854), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the type of the notice effect to be performed using the variable display device 9, based on the notice effect type determination random number (random 2). (Step S2855). For example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines, based on the random number 2, the speed at which the decorative symbol is changed in the announcement effect, the rotation direction of the decorative symbol is changed in the variable display device 9. Decide which character to appear. If it is determined in step S2854 that the notice effect is not to be executed, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the process.

  In this embodiment, in the effect content determination process, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the case of determining the content of the notice effect have been described. However, it may be determined whether or not to change the effect mode. . For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a game effect in different effect modes according to the type of the current game state. For example, according to whether or not the game state is a high base state, a game effect is performed in different effect modes. Further, when the gaming state changes at the time of the big hit, for example, based on the specific big hit end display command received from the main board 31, the production mode for performing the game production is changed. In this case, if it is determined to change the effect mode by determination using a predetermined effect change determination random number, the effect mode is changed regardless of the current game state, and the game effect is performed in the changed effect mode. Is called. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to change the effect mode when, for example, a predetermined effect change determination random number matches one predetermined value. Furthermore, when changing the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 may determine which effect mode to change to by using a predetermined post-change effect determining random number.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) 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 flag (variation pattern reception flag) indicating that a variation pattern command has been received is set. The variation pattern reception flag is a command analysis process executed by the production control microcomputer 100 to receive a production control command (any one of 8000 (H) to 8008 (H)) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern in the variable display device 9. It is set when it is confirmed that it has been done (see step S1617).

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol is started. In addition, 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 setting 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): In response to receiving the ornament symbol stop designation command, control is performed to stop the variation of the ornament symbol and derive and display the stop symbol (definite symbol). If the decorative symbol stop designation command cannot be received, the control for deriving and displaying the stopped symbol is performed in response to the time-out 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.

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed. If the re-lottery effect execution flag is set during the round, the re-lottery effect is executed.

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

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): Control of the big hit end display after the big hit game ends. For example, when an ending command specifying the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. In addition, if execution of the re-lottery effect (after-hit re-lottery effect) is designated by the ending command, the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect.

  FIG. 33 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 data shown in FIG. 33 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 34 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 production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the variation pattern reception flag is set (step S1801). If it is set, the flag is reset (step S1802).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is designated as a deviation (step S1803). If it is specified to be out, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a random symbol for determining the off symbol (step S1804), and based on the value of the random symbol for determining the off symbol, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are stopped. A symbol is determined (step S1805). Then, the determined decorative symbol stop symbol is stored in the decorative symbol storage area in the RAM, and a symbol determined flag indicating that the decorative symbol stop symbol has been determined is set (step S1806).

  If the received variation pattern command is not an outlier designation, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the sudden variation jackpot designation is abrupt (step S1807). If the sudden probability change big hit is specified, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a sudden probability change big hit effect flag indicating that the sudden probability change big hit is specified, and also sets a special effect execution flag (step S1808), and step S1811. Migrate to The special effect execution flag is a flag that designates that the decorative symbols are to be displayed in a variable manner using process data for special effects to be described later.

  If the received variation pattern command is not suddenly probable big hit designation, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not it is small hit designation (step S1809). If the small hit is specified, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a small hit effect flag indicating that the small hit is specified, sets a special effect execution flag (step S1810), and proceeds to step S1811. .

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 starts a special production period measurement timer (step S1811), and suddenly extracts a random number for determining a probable variation symbol (step S1812). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a predetermined period (for example, 3 minutes) in the special production period measurement timer, for example. The special effect period measurement timer is a timer for measuring a period during which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner using process data for special effects, which will be described later, after suddenly probable big hit or small hit. That is, in this embodiment, when a sudden probability change big hit or small hit occurs, the decorative symbol variation display using the special production process data described later is executed until the special production period measurement timer expires. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol corresponding to the sudden probability change based on the value of the sudden probability change symbol determination random number (step S1813). For example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a combination of symbols such as “123” and “357” as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the sudden probability change. Then, the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol is stored in the decorative symbol storage area in the RAM, and the symbol determined flag is set (step S1814). Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S1815). In this embodiment, the combination of symbols such as “123” and “357”, which is the same as the sudden probability change, is executed even when the small hit is designated by executing the processing of steps S1809 to S1814. Will be determined.

  It should be noted that the decorative symbol stop symbol at the probability big hit, the normal big hit, and the small hit may be determined based on the display result command received in the decorative symbol changing process described later. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the probability variation symbol (the state in which the left, right, and right ornament symbols are arranged in an odd number) as the ornament symbol stop symbol based on the reception of the probability variation jackpot designation display result command. May be. In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a non-probable variation (a state in which the left, right and right decorative symbols are evenly arranged) as a decorative symbol stop symbol based on the reception of the display result command of normal jackpot designation. May be. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 may determine the off symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the reception of the display designation command indicating the off symbol. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 receives a combination of symbols such as “123” and “357” as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the sudden probability change, based on the display result command specifying the sudden probability change big hit. You may decide. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the combination of symbols such as “123” and “357” that are the same as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the sudden change in probability based on the reception of the display result command specifying the small hit. You may decide. In this case, if the display result command cannot be received, the production control microcomputer 100 uses a combination of symbols such as “123” and “357” that are the same as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the sudden probability change. Can be determined.

  If it is not a small hit designation in step S1809, the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S1815 as it is. In other words, in this case, an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern in which the EXT data shown in FIG. In this case, it is not possible to specify whether the type of jackpot is a probable big hit or a normal big hit only by using the fluctuation pattern command. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S1815 as it is without determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  When receiving the variation pattern command for both probable big hit / normal big hit, the production control microcomputer 100 temporarily determines a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a non-probable variation symbol) as a stop symbol for the decorative symbol. It may be. Then, when the display result command is received, the decorative symbol stop symbol may be re-determined based on the designated content of the display result command, and may be overwritten and stored in the decorative symbol storage area in the RAM.

  Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S1815).

  FIG. 35 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 effect control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the special effect execution flag is set (step S821). If set, the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the special production period measurement timer by 1 (step S821a), and checks whether the special production period measurement timer has timed out (step S821b). If timed out, the special effect execution flag is reset (step S821c), and the process proceeds to step S823. If not timed out, the production control microcomputer 100 selects special production process data in accordance with the variation pattern of the decorative design to be used (step S822). That is, if it is determined that the sudden probability change big hit is suddenly received, the sudden change state background designation command is received, and if it is determined that the small hit is received, the normal state background designation command is received. If it is determined that the game is a small hit, even if a normal state background designation command is received, the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner using the same process data as the sudden probability change big hit. In addition, when sudden probability change big hit or small hit is determined, special production process data is selected for a predetermined period of time after the sudden probability change big hit or small hit control ends until the production period measurement timer times out. Then, the decorative pattern variation display is executed.

  In this embodiment, as process data corresponding to the decorative pattern variation pattern, process data for probability change used when the game state is shifted to the probability change state, and normal data used when the game state is the normal state Process data and special production process data used when suddenly changing big hits or small hits are used. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 selects the process data for probability change or the process data for normal, so that different background colors (for example, when the game state is in the normal state and in the normal state) (for example, "Red" is displayed in the probability variation state, and "blue" is displayed in the normal state. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a background color (for example, “green”) different from that when using the process data for probability change and normal use by selecting special production process data. Perform variable display of symbols. In addition, the effect performed using the process data for special effects may be any effect as long as the effect is performed using an effect pattern that is different from the effect pattern used at the normal time and the probability change. Alternatively, an effect of causing a predetermined character to appear on the display screen of the variable display device 9 may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult to know whether the gaming state is a probable change state or a normal state when performing a variable display of a decorative pattern at the sudden change big hit or small hit. Can raise the expectation that it may or may not be probable.

  In addition, instead of measuring the period during which the decorative symbol variation display using the special production process data is performed using the special performance period measurement timer, the variation of the decorative symbol executed after suddenly suddenly changing the big hit or small hit You may make it measure the frequency | count of a display. Then, the decoration using the process data for special effects is performed until the decorative symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times, not limited to 10 times, but may be more than 10 times, for example). You may make it perform the change display of a symbol.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 may notify that the change is surely performed at the end of the period during which the decorative symbol variation display using the special production process data is completed. In this case, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 is surely changed by causing a predetermined character to appear on the display screen of the variable display device 9 or displaying a sentence such as “probable big hit” at the end of the period. You may alert | report. Further, after informing that the effect control microcomputer 100 is the probability variation, the variation control of the decorative pattern is executed using the process data for probability variation (for high probability) and the process data for sudden probability variation. May be.

  If the special effect execution flag is not set, the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not a high-probability state background designation command has been received (step S823). If it has been received, the production control microcomputer 100 selects the process data for probability change according to the variation pattern of the decorative design to be used (step S824). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 selects the process data for probability change according to the variation pattern determined in step S2855 of the production content determination process. When executing the notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects process data including the notice effect. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the process according to the selected process data in step S1860, thereby executing the effect according to the notice content during the variation of the decorative design. If not received, the production control microcomputer 100 selects normal process data according to the variation pattern of the decorative design to be used (step S825). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 selects normal process data according to the variation pattern determined in step S2855 of the production content determination process.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the process timer set value in the selected process data 1 to the process timer and starts the process timer (step S826). 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 S827). 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. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform various lamp on / off control. 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.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 starts a variation time timer (a timer corresponding to the variation time of the decorative pattern) and also starts a display result reception time measurement timer for measuring the reception time of the display result command ( Step S828). As will be described later, if the display result command cannot be received from the game control microcomputer 560 until the display result reception time measurement timer expires, the performance control microcomputer 100 receives the display result command. Judge that it failed. In step S828, for example, the display result reception time measurement timer is set to a time (for example, 2 seconds) from the start of the decoration symbol change to the high-speed change. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value indicating the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) (step S829).

  36 to 38 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol changing process, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the symbol determined flag is set (step S1830). If it is set, the process shifts to step S1856. Note that if the variation pattern command is specified as a deviation, suddenly probable big hit designation or small hit designation, the decorative symbol stop symbol is already determined and the symbol decided flag is set in the variation pattern command reception waiting process. (Refer to Steps S1806 and S1814) Therefore, the process proceeds to Step S1856 as it is. If the probability variation big hit / normal big hit is specified by the variation pattern command (that is, if the variation pattern command for both probability variation big hit / normal big hit is received), the symbol determined flag is not set. Transition.

  If the symbol determined flag is not set, the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the command reception flag is set (step S1831). If not set, the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the value of the display result reception time measurement timer by 1 (step S1832) and determines whether or not the display result reception time measurement timer has timed out (step S1833). ). If not timed out, the process proceeds to step S1856. If time-out has occurred, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a display result non-reception flag indicating that the display result command could not be received (step S1834), and the symbol used for determining the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol A normal big hit symbol determination table is selected as the determination table (step S1853). That is, after receiving the variation pattern command, no effect control command is received even after a predetermined period (for example, the time from the start of the decorative pattern variation to the arrival of high-speed variation) has elapsed. The production control microcomputer 100 determines that the display result command has not been received.

  The case where the command reception flag is not set and the display result reception time measurement timer is up in step S1831 means that the variation pattern command specified by the probability variation big hit / normal big hit is received but the display result command cannot be received. is there. Therefore, since it is known that at least either the probability big hit or the normal big hit is known, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the normal big hit symbol determination table to decorate in step S1854 described later. Control is performed so as to determine a non-probable variation symbol as a symbol stop symbol.

  If the command reception flag is set, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the received command is the production control command existing in the program (step S1835). For example, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether the MODE data of the first byte of the received command exists in the program such as “80”, “8C”, “A0” (FIGS. 8 and 8). 9). If it is not an effect control command existing in the program, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that reception of the display result command has failed due to garbled data or the like, and proceeds to step S1838. Further, even if the MODE data exists in the program, it is confirmed whether or not the EXT data of the second byte exists in the program with respect to the MODE data (see FIGS. 8 and 9). If it is nonexistent EXT data, it is determined that reception of the first display result command has failed due to garbled data or the like, and the process proceeds to step S1838.

  If it is an effect control command that exists in the program, the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the display result reception flag is set (step S1836). If it is not set, it means that an effect control command other than the display result command (for example, an effect storage information designation command transmitted 2 ms after the display result command) is received prior to the display result command. The computer 100 determines that reception of the display result command has failed, and proceeds to step S1838.

  If the display result reception flag is set, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the specified content of the display result command matches the specified content of the variation pattern command (step S1837). For example, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the specified content matches based on the EXT data of the variation pattern command saved in step S1616 and the EXT data of the display result command saved in step S1619. .

  In this embodiment, the process of step S1837 is executed when the production control microcomputer 100 receives a variation pattern command for both probable big hit / normal big hit. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a display result command for designating a probability variation jackpot or a display result command for designating a normal jackpot (including a display result command for designating execution of a re-lottery effect during a round or after a big hit). Should receive. For this reason, in the production control microcomputer 100, the display result command is a command for specifying an outlier, suddenly probable big hit, or small hit even though the variation pattern command designates a probable big hit / normal big hit. If it is determined that the specified content does not match. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that reception of the display result command has failed due to garbled data or the like, and proceeds to step S1838.

  In addition, when the display result command is a command that specifies a probable big hit or a normal big hit, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the specified content matches. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the display result command has been correctly received, and proceeds to step S1839.

  In step S1838, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a display result irregular reception flag indicating that the display result command could not be correctly received due to garbled data or the like. Further, the normal big hit symbol determination table is selected as the symbol determination table used for determining the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol (step S1853).

  If the command does not exist in the program in step S1835, if the display result reception flag is not set in step S1836, or the specified content of the display result command does not match the specified content of the variation pattern command in step S1837 The case is a case where the variation pattern command specified by the probable big hit / normal big hit is received, but the display result command cannot be correctly received due to garbled data or the like. Therefore, since it is known that at least either the probability big hit or the normal big hit is known, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the normal big hit symbol determination table to decorate in step S1854 described later. Control is performed so as to determine a non-probable variation symbol as a symbol stop symbol.

  In step S1839, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the display result command is a production control command (ordinary big hit designation command: 8C01 (H)) that designates that the display result command is a normal big hit (non-probable big hit). To do. If the normal big hit is designated, a normal big hit effect flag indicating that the normal big hit is designated is set (step S1840), and the process proceeds to step S1853.

  If the big hit is not normally designated, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the display result command is a production control command (probable big hit designation command: 8C02 (H)) that designates that the probability variation big hit ( Step S1841). If the probability variation big hit is specified, a probability variation big hit effect flag indicating that the probability variation big hit is designated is set (step S1842), and the process proceeds to step S1852.

  If the probability variation big hit is not designated, the production control microcomputer 100 designates that the display result command is a probability variation big hit, and also produces an effect control command (re-lottery during round) that designates that the re-lottery effect during the round is executed. It is confirmed whether or not it is a probability variation big hit designation command: 8C03 (H)) (step S1843). If it is a probable big hit designation command with a re-lottery during the round, a probable big hit effect flag is set (step S1844). In addition, a round re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed during the round of the big hit game is set (step S1845), and the process proceeds to step S1853.

  If it is not a probable big hit designation command with a re-lottery during the round, the production control microcomputer 100 designates that it is a promising big hit and designates that the re-lottery effect after the big win is executed (end of big hit) It is confirmed whether or not it is a probability variation big hit designation command with subsequent re-lottery: 8C04 (H)) (step S1846). If it is a probable big hit designation command with re-lottery after the big hit, a probable big hit effect flag is set (step S1847). Further, after the big hit, a re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the end of the big hit is set (step S1848), and the process proceeds to step S1853.

  If it is not a probable big hit designation command with re-lottery after the big hit, the production control microcomputer 100 designates that it is a probable big hit and designates that the re-lottery effect during the round and the re-lottery effect after the big win are executed. This means that an effect control command to be performed (a probability variation big hit designation command with re-lottery: 8C05 (H)) has been received. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a probability variation big hit production flag (step S1849), sets a re-lottery execution flag during round (step S1850), and sets a post lottery re-lottery execution flag (step S1851). ). Then, control goes to a step S1853.

  In step S1852, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the probability change jackpot symbol determination table as the symbol determination table used to determine the jackpot symbol of the decorative symbol. In step S1853, the production control microcomputer 100 selects the normal-time big hit symbol determining table as the symbol determining table used for determining the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot symbol determining random number, and based on the extracted jackpot symbol determining random number value and the selected symbol determining table, the left middle right ornament corresponding to the jackpot A symbol stop symbol is determined (step S1854). In this case, when the probability change big hit symbol determination table is selected, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the selected symbol determination table as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (for example, the left, middle, and right symbols). So that the symbols are aligned with the same odd number of symbols). In addition, when the normal big hit symbol determination table is selected, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the selected symbol determination table as a non-probable variation symbol (for example, left middle right symbol) as a decorative symbol stop symbol. So that the symbols are aligned with the same even number of symbols). Then, the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol is stored in the decorative symbol storage area in the RAM, and the symbol determined flag is set (step S1855).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not a decorative symbol stop designation command has been received (step S1856). If it has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value indicating the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S1864). If the decorative design stop designation command has not been received, the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S1857). 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 S1864).

  The production control microcomputer 100 shifts to the decorative symbol variation stopping process based on the elapse of the predetermined variation time, stops the variable display of the decorative symbol, and derives and displays the stopped symbol. In this embodiment, when receiving the decorative design stop designation command (confirmation command), the production control microcomputer 100 determines that a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, and proceeds to the decorative design change stop processing. If the decorative symbol stop designation command cannot be received, it is determined that a predetermined variation time has elapsed based on the fact that the variation time timer has timed out, and the process proceeds to a decorative symbol variation stop process.

  Note that it is also possible to monitor only one of the reception of the decorative symbol stop designation command or the time-out of the variable time timer, stop the variable display of the decorative symbol, and derive and display the stop symbol. Also, when monitoring only the reception of the decorative symbol stop command and stopping the variable display of the decorative symbol and deriving and displaying the stop symbol, the decorative symbol stop specification command could not be received even if the fluctuation time timed out. In such a case, in the processing of steps S1858 to S1863, the decorative symbol variation display may not be completely stopped, and the decorative symbol may be displayed in a shaking manner or the display in which the decorative symbol is slightly enlarged or reduced may be repeated.

  If the variation time timer has not timed out, the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the process timer by 1 (step S1858) and decrements the variation time timer by 1 (step S1859).

  Next, 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 S1860). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1861), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1862). 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 S1863).

  Specifically, in step S1860, the control of the effect device is executed in accordance with the contents of the process data n, whereby the variable display device 9 executes the variable display of decorative symbols. In this case, when the display control command 100 cannot receive the display result command or cannot correctly receive the display result command due to garbled data or the like, the display control microcomputer 100 displays the display screen of the variable display device 9. An error display (for example, a character such as “error” or a symbol such as “?”) May be displayed on a part (for example, an end portion of the display screen). For example, the production control microcomputer 100 may display an error on a part of the display screen of the variable display device 9 if the display result non-reception flag or the display result irregular reception flag is set.

  FIG. 39 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 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S1870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S1877. In this embodiment, as described later, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S1876. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S1878. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S1870 is a stage in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed. Without moving to step S1877.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the stored stop symbol (decoration symbol (out-of-line symbol), jackpot display symbol (including suddenly probable big hit symbol), small hit symbol (book) In the example, the control is executed to stop and display suddenly the same symbol as the probability variation big hit symbol) (step S1872).

  Then, in step S1872, if the big hit display symbol (including the sudden probability variation big hit symbol) or the small hit symbol (however, in this example, the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol) is not displayed (that is, if the outlier symbol is displayed: step In N of S1873, the production control microcomputer 100 resets a predetermined flag (for example, when a flag corresponding to the decorative design stop designation command is set) (step S1874), and the production control process flag Is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S1875).

  In the case where a big hit symbol (including a sudden probability change big hit symbol) or a small hit symbol is displayed in step S1872 (Y in step S1873), the production control microcomputer 100 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S1876), It is confirmed whether or not the fanfare flag is set (step S1877). That is, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not a fanfare command has been received. When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S1877), the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S1878) and confirms whether or not the small hit effect flag is set (step S1878). Step S1880a). On the other hand, if the small hit effect flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit effect flag is suddenly set (step S1880b). If neither the sudden change big hit effect flag nor the small hit effect flag is set, the process data corresponding to the normal fanfare effect is selected (step S1880c). If the sudden probability change big hit effect flag is set (Y in step S1880b), process data corresponding to the fanfare effect for sudden probability change big hit is selected (step S1880e).

  If the small hit effect flag is set (Y in step S1880a), the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a small hit display time measurement timer for measuring the execution time of the fanfare effect at the time of the small hit (step S1880a). S1880d), the process proceeds to step S1880e, and the same process data as the process data corresponding to the fanfare effect for the sudden probability change big hit is selected. In other words, in this embodiment, the fanfare effect is executed using the same process data in the case of sudden probability big hit and small hit. Then, the process timer is started (step S1881), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S1882).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the small hit effect flag is set (step S900). If the small hit effect flag is set, the process proceeds to step S902. If the small winning effect flag is not set, the effect controlling microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open display command has been received is set (step S100). S901). 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). The value of the display time measurement timer is decremented by 1 (step S902a). Next, when the small hit display time measurement timer is set, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the small hit display time measurement timer has timed out (step S902b). For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the determination in step S902b only when the small hit effect flag is set. If the small hit effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S903. To do. Therefore, in cases other than small hits, Yes is not determined in the process of step S902b. If timed out, the process proceeds to step S902c, 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) (step S902c).

  When the small hit display time measurement timer is not set, or when the small hit display time timer has not timed out, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect device (variable display device 9, Control of the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S903). For example, the variable display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and produces an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred. In this case, the fanfare effect is executed for a predetermined period according to the contents of the process data n for the same sudden probability variation big hit in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit.

  It should be noted that the production control microcomputer 100 has received the command A002 (H) or A003 (H) to A005 (H) even when the fanfare command having the same probability variation jackpot designation is received as the fanfare command. The fanfare effect is executed in a different manner depending on the situation. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 displays different characters or different characters on the variable display device 9, thereby executing different presentations.

  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 effect during the round (round according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the big prize opening open display command. An effect for executing display is selected (step S907). Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S908), and process data 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).

  In this embodiment, a case has been described in which both a big hit (including a sudden probability change big hit) fanfare effect and a small hitting fanfare effect are executed in the big hit display processing. The display process may be provided separately from the jackpot display process. In this case, for example, if the small hit effect flag is set in the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the small hit display time measurement timer and suddenly changes the fanfare for the probable big change. Process data corresponding to the effect is selected, and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit display process. Then, the same processing as steps S902 to S906 is executed in the small hit display processing.

  41 and 42 are flowcharts showing the round process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the ending flag is set (step S1901). When the ending flag is not set (N in step S1901), the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the flag for opening the big prize opening indicating that the display command for opening the big prize opening has been received is set. Is confirmed (step S1902).

  When the flag after the special winning opening is not set (N in Step S1902), the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the re-lottery execution flag is set during the round (Step S1903). If the re-lottery execution flag during the round is not set (N in Step S1903), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (Step S1904), and the production device (variable) according to the contents of the process data n. Control of the display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S1905). 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.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1906). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S1907). 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 S1908).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S1902 (Y in step S1902), the production control microcomputer 100 performs interval production (according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the display command after opening the big prize opening. The effect of performing the interval display is selected (step S1909). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the flag after the special winning opening is opened (step S1910), and selects process data corresponding to the selected interval effect (step S1911). Then, the process timer is started (step S1912), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S1913). Note that if the game is suddenly probable, the production control microcomputer 100 switches to process data in accordance with the interval production in step S1911 even if it receives a display command after opening the big prize opening. Control to not.

  When the ending flag is set in step S1901 (Y in step S1901), it is when an ending command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 first confirms whether or not the production control microcomputer 100 is an ending command (command A301 (H)) for designating a probable big hit (step A301). S1914). If it is an ending command that designates a probable big hit, it is checked whether the display result non-reception flag or the display result irregular reception flag is set (step S1915). If it has been set, it is confirmed whether or not a promotion notification flag indicating that notification has been made that the promotion has been made to probable has already been set (step S1916). As will be described later, the promotion notification flag is set based on the notification that the promotion has been promoted to certainty in the re-lottery effect (see step S1935). If the promotion notification completed flag is not set, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a big lottery re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery production is executed in the ending production after the big hit (step S1917). In addition, based on the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number, the stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot is determined (step S1920). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a probability variation symbol as a jackpot symbol based on the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the determined decorative symbol stop symbol in the decorative symbol storage area in the RAM, and proceeds to step S1921.

  When the received ending command is not an ending command that specifies a probable jackpot, when neither the display result non-reception flag nor the display result irregular reception flag is set, or when the promoted notification flag is already set The effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the big lottery re-lottery execution flag is set (step S1918). If it is set, it is confirmed whether or not the promotion notification flag is set (step S1919). If the promotion notification flag is not set, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the left, middle, and right decorative symbol stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot based on the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number (step S1920). . In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a probability variation symbol as a jackpot symbol based on the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the determined decorative symbol stop symbol in the decorative symbol storage area in the RAM, and proceeds to step S1921.

  When the big lottery re-lottery execution flag has not been set, or when the promotion notification flag has already been set, the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S1921.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects an ending effect according to the received ending command (step S1921). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 resets the ending flag (step S1922), and selects process data corresponding to the ending production (step S1923). In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the production period measurement timer and also starts the process timer (step S1924). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S1925). If execution of the big lottery re-lottery effect is specified by the ending command, a longer effect period is set in step S1924 than when the normal ending effect is executed, and the effect period measurement timer is started. . For example, in step S1924, if the re-lottery effect after big hit is not executed, 10 seconds is set as the effect period, and if the re-lottery effect after big hit is executed, 20 seconds is set as the effect period.

  If the re-lottery execution flag during round is set in step S1903, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the current round is a re-lottery effect execution round (for example, round 10). In this case, for example, the presentation control microcomputer 100 determines how many rounds the current winning round is based on the contents of the special winning opening open display command (command A1XX (H) shown in FIG. 9) received from the game control microcomputer 560. To determine whether Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the specified current round is an execution round of the re-lottery effect by determining whether or not the specified current round matches a predetermined execution round (for example, round 10). To check. If it is not the re-lottery effect execution round, the process proceeds to step S1904. Instead of predetermining the re-lottery effect execution round, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the re-lottery effect execution round by lottery using a predetermined execution round determination random number. Also good.

  If it is an execution round of the re-lottery effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms the start time of the re-lottery effect recognizable from the EXT data of the display result command, and further confirms the value of the effect period measurement timer. Then, it is determined whether or not the time after the start of the production during the round has passed the start time (for example, 5 seconds) of the re-lottery production (step S1927). If the start time of the re-lottery effect has not yet elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S1904.

  If the time after the start of the effect during the round has passed the start time of the re-lottery effect (Y in step S1927), the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize from the EXT data stored in the display result data storage area. By confirming the start time of the big hit symbol finalizing effect and checking the value of the effect period measurement timer, the time after the start of the effect during the round has passed the start time of the big hit symbol finalizing effect (for example, 10 seconds) It is determined whether or not there is (step S1928).

  If the start time of the big hit symbol determination effect has not elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the re-lottery effect is being executed by checking the value of the effect period measurement timer. (Step S1929). At this time, the fact that it is determined that the re-lottery effect is not being executed means that it is immediately after the re-lottery effect is started. If the re-lottery effect is not being executed, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects process data for the re-lottery effect (step S1930), and sets the process timer set value in the selected process data as the process timer. Then, the process timer is started (step S1931). Then, control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed in accordance with the contents of the process data of the re-lottery effect (step S1932). If the re-lottery effect is being executed, the effect control microcomputer 100 proceeds directly to step S1932, and in accordance with the contents of the re-lottery effect process data, the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speakers). 27) is executed.

  If it is determined in step S1928 that the start time of the jackpot symbol determination effect has elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the jackpot symbol determination effect by checking the value of the effect period measurement timer. It is determined whether it is in progress (step S1933). At this time, the fact that it is determined that the big hit symbol finalizing effect is not being executed means that it is immediately after the big hit symbol finalizing effect is started. If the big hit symbol finalizing effect is not being executed, the production control microcomputer 100 selects process data of the big hit symbol finalizing effect corresponding to the symbol arrangement reflecting the symbol determined in step S1979 ( Step S1934). If the symbol determined in step S1979 is a probability variation symbol (Y in step S1935), a promotion notification flag indicating that the symbol has been promoted to probability variation is set (step S1936). If it is not a probable variation symbol (N in step S1935), a non-elevation informed flag indicating that it has been informed that it has not been promoted to a probable variation is set (step S1937).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the process timer set value in the selected process data in the process timer and starts the process timer (step S1938). In addition, as the process data of the big hit symbol fixed effect, a plurality of process data having a symbol arrangement that can correspond to all combinations of symbols that can be determined are prepared in advance. Then, control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed according to the content of the process data of the big hit symbol fixed effect (step S1939). In this embodiment, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect execution round is performed in the post-round processing described later, either the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol is determined as the decorative symbol stop symbol (see step S1979). In step S1939, when the big hit symbol finalizing effect is executed, either the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed.

  If the big hit symbol fixed effect is being executed in step S1933, the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S1939 as it is and executes control of the directing device according to the content of the process data of the big hit symbol fixed effect. .

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received is set (step S1971). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S1971), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1972), 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 S1973). For example, the variable display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and produces an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1974), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1975). 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 S1976).

  When the special winning opening open flag is set (Y of step S1971), the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the re-lottery execution flag during round is set (step S1977). If the re-lottery execution flag during the round is set (Y in step S1977), the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S1978. If the round re-lottery execution flag is not set in step S1977, the process proceeds to step S1985.

  For example, when a display result command designating execution of a re-lottery effect during round is received, since the re-lottery execution flag during round is set in step S1845 or step S1850, it is determined as Y in step S1977 and step S1978. Migrate to In addition, when the display result command cannot be received or when the fanfare command specified with probability variation big hit is received after the display result command has failed to be received, the re-lottery execution flag during round is set in step S1626. In step S1977, Y is determined, and the process proceeds to step S1978.

  In step S1978, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the current round is a re-lottery production execution round (for example, round 10). In this case, for example, the presentation control microcomputer 100 determines how many rounds the current winning round is based on the contents of the special winning opening open display command (command A1XX (H) shown in FIG. 9) received from the game control microcomputer 560. To determine whether Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the specified current round is an execution round of the re-lottery effect by determining whether or not the specified current round matches a predetermined execution round (for example, round 10). To check. If it is not the re-lottery effect execution round, the process proceeds to step S1985.

  If it is an execution round of the re-lottery effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines a stop symbol of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols based on the jackpot symbol determining random number (step S1979). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines either the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol as the jackpot symbol. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the determined left, middle and right decorative symbols in the decorative symbol storage area in the RAM. Then, control goes to a step S1985. In this embodiment, when either the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol is determined in step S1979, the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol when the re-lottery effect is executed in the round process. There are cases where a non-probable variation is derived.

  In this embodiment, a case where a re-lottery effect is executed when it is determined in advance as a probable big hit is shown, but a re-lottery effect may also be executed when it is determined as a normal big hit. For example, when the display control microcomputer 100 determines that the display result command received in step S1839 is a normal jackpot, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs lottery using a predetermined re-lottery determination random number and determines whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect. You may decide. Further, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may unconditionally execute the re-lottery effect when it is determined that the display result command received in step S1839 is a normal big hit. In the case where a normal lottery is pre-determined and a re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game round, in step S1979, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a non-probable variable symbol as the big hit symbol. To do. Then, when the re-lottery effect is executed during the round, control is performed so that the non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. In the case where a normal lottery is pre-determined and a re-lottery effect is executed in the ending after the big hit game, in step S1920, which will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses a non-probable variable symbol as the big hit symbol. To decide. Then, when the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending, control is performed so that the non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol.

  If the round is finished in a short time when the re-lottery effect is executed during the round, the effect control microcomputer 100 may execute the re-lottery effect across a plurality of rounds. . In this case, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may update only the display of the number of rounds when the rounds are switched, and may continue the re-lottery effect. For example, when starting the execution of the re-lottery effect during the round, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a re-lottery effect executing flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is being executed. If the flag for opening the big prize opening is set in step S1902, the performance control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the re-lottery effect execution flag is set. If the re-lottery effect execution flag is set, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the re-lottery effect after step S1956 without shifting to the interval effect after step S1909. Thereafter, when the next round starts and the flag after opening the big prize opening is reset, the production control microcomputer 100 determines in step S1902 that the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set, and in step S1903. If the re-lottery execution flag is set, the re-lottery effect after step S1956 is executed. Then, in the re-lottery effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms, for example, whether or not the large winning opening opening display command “A1XX” has been received. The number of rounds to be displayed on the variable display device 9 is updated based on the number of rounds specified in (1).

  For example, the production control microcomputer 100 may start a production period measurement timer by setting a short production period (for example, 5 seconds) in step S1983. That is, it is unlikely that the number of wins at the big prize opening will reach a predetermined number (for example, 10) during such a short time (for example, 5 seconds) and the round will not end. It is possible to prevent the situation where the round ends and the re-lottery effect ends unnaturally on the way.

  In step S1985, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects an effect during the round (an effect of executing a round display corresponding to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the display command for opening the special prize opening (step S1985). Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S1986), and the process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S1987). Then, the process timer is started (step S1988), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1989).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step S971) and checks whether the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S972).

  When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S972), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973), and whether the big lottery re-lottery execution flag is set. It is confirmed whether or not (step S973a). If the big lottery re-lottery execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S974.

  If the big lottery re-lottery execution flag is set, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms the start time of the re-lottery production recognizable from the EXT data of the display result command, and further confirms the value of the production period measurement timer. By doing so, it is determined whether the time after the start of the ending effect has passed the start time (for example, 5 seconds) of the re-lottery effect (step S973b). If the start time of the re-lottery effect has not yet elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S974.

  If the time after the start of the ending effect has passed the start time of the re-lottery effect (Y of step S973b), the effect control microcomputer 100 can be recognized from the EXT data stored in the display result data storage area. Whether the time after the start of the ending effect has elapsed (for example, 10 seconds) by checking the value of the effect period measurement timer while checking the start time of the jackpot symbol determining effect Is determined (step S973c).

  If the start time of the big hit symbol determination effect has not elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the re-lottery effect is being executed by checking the value of the effect period measurement timer. (Step 973d). At this time, the fact that it is determined that the re-lottery effect is not being executed means that it is immediately after the re-lottery effect is started. If the re-lottery effect is not being executed, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects process data for the re-lottery effect (step S973e), and sets the process timer set value in the selected process data as the process timer. Then, the process timer is started (step S973f). Then, control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed according to the contents of the process data of the re-lottery effect (step S973g). If the re-lottery effect is being executed, the effect control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S973g as it is, and the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker) according to the contents of the re-lottery effect process data. 27) is executed.

  The production control microcomputer 100 executes the lottery re-lottery effect based on the reception of the display result command designating the execution of the re-lottery effect, the failure to receive the display result command, and the data Different production data (data with different production times of re-lottery effects) when executing a lottery effect after a big hit based on the receipt of an ending command that specifies a probable jackpot after failing to receive correctly due to a cause such as a ghost The lottery effect is executed using. For example, when performing a lottery effect after jackpot based on receiving an ending command with a probable jackpot after failing to receive a display result command, an effect with the same effect period as when performing a normal ending effect By executing the re-lottery effect using data, it is possible to match the ending time management performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side with the ending time management performed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. it can.

  When it is determined in step S973c that the start time of the jackpot symbol finalizing effect has elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the jackpot symbol finalizing effect by checking the value of the effect period measurement timer. It is determined whether it is in progress (step S973h). At this time, the fact that it is determined that the big hit symbol finalizing effect is not being executed means that it is immediately after the big hit symbol finalizing effect is started. If the big hit symbol finalizing effect is not being executed, the production control microcomputer 100 selects the big hit symbol finalizing effect process data corresponding to the symbol arrangement reflecting the symbol determined in step S1920 ( Step S973i).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the process timer set value in the selected process data in the process timer and starts the process timer (step S973j). In addition, as the process data for the big hit symbol determination effect, a plurality of process data having a symbol arrangement that can correspond to all combinations of changed symbols are prepared in advance. Then, control of the effect device (variable display device, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed according to the contents of the process data of the big hit symbol fixed effect (step S973k). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the probability variation symbol as a big hit symbol based on the decorative symbol determined in step S1919.

  If the big hit symbol fixed effect is being executed in step S973h, the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to step S973k as it is, and executes control of the directing device according to the contents of the process data of the big hit symbol fixed effect. .

  In step S974, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a process of controlling the effect device (variable display device 9, speaker 27, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (step S974). That is, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a normal ending effect when the re-lottery effect is not performed. For example, by displaying that the jackpot ends or by displaying a predetermined character on the display screen of the variable display device 9 and displaying a sentence such as “See you!” As a character line, the jackpot ends. Is notified.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S977).

  When the production period measurement timer times out (Y in step S972), the production control microcomputer 100 resets predetermined flags such as the normal big hit production flag and the probability variation big hit production flag (step S978), and the production control process flag Is set to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S979).

  In this embodiment, if a variation pattern command with a jackpot designation is received but the display result command cannot be received or if the display result command cannot be received correctly due to garbled data, the probability variation jackpot designation is performed. Based on the fact that the ending command was received, the case where the re-lottery effect was performed in the ending after the big hit was explained. May be. In addition, based on the fact that the fanfare command specified by the probability change jackpot is received, the case where the re-lottery effect is performed during the jackpot game round has been explained. You may make it alert | report that it was promoted to.

  Next, the effect aspect of the lottery symbol re-drawing effect executed in the variable display device 9 will be described. FIG. 45 is an explanatory view showing a display example of a re-lottery effect of jackpot symbol executed in the variable display device. In FIG. 45, the display state transitions in numerical order as (1) (2) (3) (4). Further, the display effect as illustrated in FIG. 45 is executed based on the effect control command sent from the game control microcomputer 560 by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  As a precondition, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 560 has determined that a big hit is made in the big hit determination (steps S1509 and S1510). Further, it is assumed that it is determined that a promising big hit will be made, and that it is decided to execute a re-lottery effect during the big hit game round (step S1519). In response to this, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 560 has transmitted a probability variable jackpot designation command with re-lottery during the round to the effect control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 45, a case where the re-lottery effect is executed during the round of the big hit game will be described.

  The production control microcomputer 100 receives the command for specifying a promiscuous big hit with re-lottery during the round, thereby setting a probable big hit effect flag (step S1844) and sets a re-lottery execution flag during the round (step S1845). Further, the normal big hit symbol determination table is selected (step S1853), and the non-probable variation symbol is determined as the decorative symbol stop symbol (step S1854).

  As shown in FIG. 45 (1), when the variation time elapses after the decorative symbol variation (variable display) is started in the variable display device 9, the variation of the decorative symbol is stopped and the uncertain change determined in step S1854. The symbol jackpot symbol (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. In the example shown in (1), the non-probability variable symbol “222” is stopped and displayed. After that, the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state, and when a predetermined re-lottery effect execution round (round 10 in this example) is reached (Y in step S1977, Y in step S1978), it is based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol. A stop symbol (probability variation symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined (step S1979). When the re-lottery effect is executed not only during the round but also in the ending after the big hit, a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the decoration symbol. Then, the re-lottery effect for the big hit symbol is started (Y in step S1926, Y in step S1927).

  When the big lottery symbol re-drawing effect is started, as shown in FIG. 45 (2), the left and right decorative symbols start to change (steps S1928 to S1932). When the re-lottery effect is executed, the variation of the decorative pattern may be started after temporarily displaying the non-probable variable symbol shown in FIG. 45 (1).

  Thereafter, when it is time to execute the big hit symbol determination effect (Y in step S1928), the big hit symbol determination effect is started (steps S1933 to S1939). In the jackpot symbol determination effect, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), the jackpot display symbol (probability variation symbol) determined in step S1979 in the variable display device 9 is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the probability variation symbols “777” on the left middle right are displayed in a state where they are aligned. Then, as shown in (4), it is displayed that the probability change jackpot has been confirmed, and after the jackpot game ends, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 45, the case where the left / right / right decoration pattern is re-varied in the re-lottery effect has been described. However, the re-lottery effect mode is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. . For example, in the re-drawing effect, the production control microcomputer 100 may cause a predetermined character to appear on the display screen of the variable display device 9 and notify that the character has been promoted according to the type of the character to be introduced. You may display the sentence to the effect that it was promoted to a certain probability as a line.

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

  FIG. 46 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the effect control command and the execution timing of the effect when the 15-round jackpot game is executed. FIG. 46 shows the case where the effect control microcomputer 100 has successfully received all the effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when it is determined that the game is a big hit (in this example, a promising big hit). Indicates.

  As shown in FIG. 46, every time a special winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 8 with a start winning, the special symbol normal processing (step S300) results in determining whether or not the big hit has been determined. The symbol / effect designation command (display result command) corresponding to the determination result (whether it will be a probable big hit) and the determination result of whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Specifically, when the determination result of the big hit determination is “missing”, the losing designation command is transmitted as the display result command. When the determination result of the big hit determination is “big hit”, the normal big hit designation command is transmitted when the determination result of the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit is “normal big hit”. When the decision result of whether or not the normal big hit or the probable big hit is “probable big hit”, the probable big hit designation command is sent if the result of determining whether or not the re-lottering effect is executed is “no lottery effect” Is done. In addition, when the result of determining whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect is “Execution of the re-lottery effect”, the probable big hit designation command with the re-lottery effect during the round, the probable big hit designation command with the re-lottery effect after the big win, Probability big hit designation command with production is transmitted. Further, when it is determined that the sudden probability change big hit is suddenly, a sudden probability change big hit designation command is transmitted. When it is determined that a small hit is made, a small hit designation command is transmitted.

  When the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined to be out of play, suddenly determined to be a promising big hit, or determined to be a small hit, based on the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560, A stop symbol of a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9 is selected. When the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined to be a big hit and receives a variation pattern command for both probable big hit / normal big hit, the variable display is made based on the symbol / effect designation command from the game control microcomputer 560. A probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol is determined as a stop symbol of a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the device 9.

  Then, in the variation pattern setting process (step S301), the variation pattern (variation time) of the decorative symbol is determined using a predetermined variation pattern determination table, and the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern is a microcomputer for effect control. 100.

  In response to the reception of the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts the variation of decorative symbols (variable display) in the variable display device 9. As described above, the variation of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 measures the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol variation process (step S302) and controls the variable symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8 (steps S301 to S303). ). When the special symbol variation time has elapsed, in the special symbol variation stop process (step S303), the special symbol change in the special symbol display 8 is stopped and a decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Is done. When the determination result in the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a fanfare command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In response to the reception of the fanfare command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts a big hit of 15 rounds using effect devices such as the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c. A fanfare effect for informing the player of this fact is executed for a predetermined period. For example, the variable display device 9 displays a decorative jackpot symbol (such as “222” or “777”), and also displays a character (“big jackpot!”) Indicating that the jackpot has been won. Further, a sound effect when the big hit is made from the speaker 27 is emitted, or the lamps 28a to 28c and the like are turned on in a lighting pattern when the big hit.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 starts measuring the big hit display time (the time from the stop display of the big hit symbol to the start of the first round of the big hit) in the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S304). To do. When the big hit display time has elapsed, when a big hit of 15 rounds is started, a display command for opening the big prize opening is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. The display state of the variable display device 9 in each round is designated by the display command for opening the big prize opening. Further, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. As a result, the first round in the big hit game starts.

  The presentation control microcomputer 100 uses the presentation device such as the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28 a to 28 c in response to reception of the display command for opening the big prize opening from the gaming control microcomputer 560. A round effect (round display) for notifying the player that the current round is in progress is executed. For example, the decorative display jackpot symbol (“222”, “777”, etc.) is displayed on the variable display device 9, and characters indicating the current round (“first round”), other characters, and the like are displayed. Further, a sound effect during the round is emitted from the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c and the like are lit in the lighting pattern during the round.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 starts measurement of the round time for 15 rounds in the special winning opening opening process (step S305). Further, every time the count switch 23 is detected to be turned on, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1, thereby counting the number of winning balls to the big winning opening. Also, a count number designation command for designating the count number is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. When a display result command specifying execution of the re-lottery effect during the big hit game round is received, the re-lottery effect (re-lottery effect during round) is executed during the round of the big hit game.

  When the round time has elapsed or when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the large winning opening. Thus, the first round during the big hit game is completed. At this time, since the number of rounds is not 15, a display command after opening the big prize opening is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The production control microcomputer 100 uses the production devices such as the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28 a to 28 c in response to reception of the display command after the special winning opening is opened from the game control microcomputer 560. An interval effect (interval display) for notifying the player that the interval is within a predetermined period is executed.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 starts measuring the interval time (the time from the end of the round to the start of the next round) in the post-opening process for the big prize opening (step S306). When the interval time elapses, a special winning opening open display command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Further, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening.

  The above-described pre-opening process for the special winning opening, the process during the opening of the special winning opening, and the post-processing after opening the special winning opening are repeated until the 15th round is completed.

  When the value of the round counter reaches 15 in the post-opening process for the big prize opening, an ending command is produced depending on whether or not the probability variable big hit flag is set and whether each re-lottery flag is set. It is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100.

  In response to the reception of the ending command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the effect display devices such as the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c to end the big hit. An ending effect (a jackpot end display) to notify the person is executed for a predetermined period. For example, the variable display device 9 displays a character indicating the end of the big hit (“See you again!”), A character indicating that the state has shifted to the probability change state (“probability!”), Or the like, or the speaker 27 from the ending effect. For example, or the lamps 28a to 28c and the like are lit in a lighting pattern for an ending effect.

  Thereafter, in the game control microcomputer 560, in the jackpot end process (step S307), the measurement of the jackpot end time (the execution time of the ending effect for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot) is started. When a display result command specifying execution of the re-lottery effect at the ending after the big hit is received, the re-lottery effect (re-lottery effect after the big hit) is executed in the ending effect. When the big hit end time elapses, predetermined flags (big hit flag, probability variation big hit flag, re-lottery flag) are set / reset. Then, the process returns to the special symbol normal process (step S300) again, and the special symbol variation is started.

  Next, the transmission timing of the effect control command when the display result command cannot be correctly received among the effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the jackpot is determined. Will be explained. FIG. 47 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the effect control command and the execution timing of the effect when the display result command cannot be correctly received due to data corruption.

  The display control means (production control microcomputer 100), after receiving the specific display variable display command (commands 8004 (H) to 8006 (H)), performs variable display of the identification information of the variable display section by the predetermining means. Display result commands (commands 8C02 (H) to 8C05 (command 8C02 (H) to 8C05) that can be specified to be determined to be a specific display result (big hit symbol) and to establish a predetermined transition condition (to be a probable big hit) H)), or it is determined that the display result of the variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit is the specific display result (big hit symbol) by the pre-determining means and the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied (usually a big hit) Predetermined commands (for example, data Display result command to be received or a presentation storage information designation command to be received next to the display result command.If the configuration is such that the display result command of sudden probability change big hit designation is not transmitted after the variable display command for specific display, When a display result command suddenly specified by a probable variable jackpot is received), a non-special display result (non-probable variable symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display unit (variable display device 9) based on the fact that the variable display time has elapsed. .

  In the example shown in FIG. 47, although the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command of the probability variation big hit / normal big hit designation from the game control microcomputer 560, the garbled symbol / effect designation command (display result command) Is received (see steps S1835 to S1838). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a display result irregular reception flag (see step S1838). Further, since the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize at least the big hit by the variation pattern command, the normal big hit symbol determination table is selected to determine the stop symbol (non-probable variable symbol) of the decorative symbol (step) (See S1853 and S1854). Then, the stop symbol (non-probable variation symbol) of the normal big hit decoration symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 (see step S1872).

  When it is determined in advance that the probability variation jackpot will be made, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the fanfare command designated by the probability variation jackpot. In this case, if the display result irregular reception flag is set (see step S1624), the effect control microcomputer sets the re-lottery execution flag during the round (step S1626), and executes the re-lottery effect execution round (for example, In round 10), the re-lottery effect is executed and the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed (see steps S1926 to S1939). In the example shown in FIG. 47, it is assumed that the uncertain variable symbol is stopped and displayed in the re-lottery effect during the round.

  In addition, when it is determined in advance that the probability variation jackpot will be made, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an ending command designating the probability variation jackpot. In this case, if the display result irregular reception flag is set (see step S1915), the effect control microcomputer sets a re-lottery execution flag after the big hit (step S1917), and in the ending effect after the big hit ends, The redrawing effect is executed and the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed (see steps S973a to S973k). In addition, when it is informed that the promotion has already been promoted in the re-lottery effect during the round, control is performed so that the re-lottery effect after the big hit is not executed based on the fact that the promotion notification flag has been set (step S1916). reference).

  Next, the transmission timing and the production timing of the production control command when it is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit will be described. FIG. 48 is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command and the effect timing when it is suddenly determined that the probability change big hit.

  When receiving the second specific game variable display command (command 8007 (H)), the display control means (production control microcomputer 100) determines the specific display result (big hit) based on the fact that the variable display time has elapsed. As a symbol), a second specific game display result (abrupt probability variation big hit symbol) different from the special display result (probability variation symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display unit (variable display device 9).

  Further, after receiving the second specific game variable display command (command 8007 (H)), the display control means (production control microcomputer 100) shifts to the second specific game state as the specific game state by the predetermining means. Predetermined commands other than the display result command (command 8C06 (H)) that can be determined to be determined (for example, a display result command that is garbled or an effect storage information designation command to be received next to the display result command) ) Is received, the second specific game display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is different from the special display result (probable variation symbol) as the specific display result (big hit symbol) based on the passage of the variable display time. Derived and displayed on the variable display section (variable display device 9).

  As shown in FIG. 48, the production control microcomputer 100 stops the decorative symbols (for example, “123” and “357” for sudden probability variation big hits) based on the received variation pattern command designated for sudden probability variation big hits. The combination of symbols is determined (see step S1813). Then, when the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol elapses, the special symbol and the decorative symbol variable display are stopped, and the variable display device 9 displays the decorative symbol stop symbol (for example, “123” or “357”). Combination) is derived and displayed (see step S1872). As shown in FIG. 48, even if the production control microcomputer 100 fails to correctly receive the display result command due to data corruption or the like, the effect control microcomputer 100 generates a decorative symbol stop symbol based on the variation pattern command. Decide and display it. Then, as shown in FIG. 48, the effect control microcomputer 100 derives and displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, and then executes the fanfare effect corresponding to the sudden probability big hit for a predetermined period.

  Next, the transmission timing and the production timing of the production control command when it is determined as the small hit will be described. FIG. 49 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the effect control command and the effect timing when it is determined that the game is a small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the received small hit designating change pattern command, uses the stop pattern of the suddenly promising big hit decorative symbol as the stop symbol of the small hit decorative symbol. A similar stop symbol (for example, a combination of symbols “123” and “357”) is determined (see step S1813). Then, when the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol elapses, the special symbol and the decorative symbol variable display are stopped, and the variable display device 9 displays the decorative symbol stop symbol (for example, “123” or “357”). Combination) is derived and displayed (see step S1872). Note that, as shown in FIG. 49, even if the production control microcomputer 100 fails to receive the display result command correctly due to garbled data or the like, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the decorative design stop symbol based on the variation pattern command. Decide and display it. Then, as shown in FIG. 49, the effect control microcomputer 100 derives and displays the stop symbol of the decorative design, and then executes the fanfare effect similar to the fanfare effect corresponding to the sudden probability big hit for a predetermined period.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the variation pattern command designating the probability variation big hit / normal big hit has been received, but the display result command cannot be correctly received from the game control microcomputer 560 due to garbled data or the like. In such a case, an uncertain variable symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 as a decorative symbol stop symbol. With such a configuration, even when the production control microcomputer 100 cannot receive the display result command, the player can recognize the display result of the decorative symbol display, and the player can recognize the display result. It is possible to prevent unnecessarily disadvantages.

  For example, if no display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 because the display result command could not be received even though it was determined to be a big hit, the player would recognize the display result of the decorative symbol display. Can not do it. For this reason, although it is a big hit, it is delayed to realize that it is a big hit, and there is a possibility that the player cannot sufficiently obtain the profit that should be originally obtained in the big hit gaming state. In a conventional gaming machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-317092, the game control means separately sends an effect control command for designating a stop symbol of the left middle right decoration symbol to the effect control means. Send. For this reason, the effect control means cannot specify the display result when one of the effect control commands for designating the stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol cannot be received, and the initial appearance is not specified. It can only display symbols. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player cannot sufficiently obtain the profit that should be originally obtained in the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, when a variation pattern command designating probability variation big hit / normal big hit is received, it can be recognized that at least big hit, so that the production control microcomputer 100 can receive the display result command. Even if it is not possible to recognize whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, the non-probable variable symbol is derived and displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is at least a big hit, and to prevent the player from being disadvantaged more than necessary.

  In this embodiment, a command indicating a stop symbol of a decorative symbol is not transmitted separately for each symbol, but a single display result command indicating a display result of a variable display (big hit or miss) is transmitted. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can determine whether or not it is a big hit based on one display result command. Therefore, the number of commands to be transmitted by the game control means can be reduced, and the control burden on the game control means can be reduced.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an operation example of the effect control means when the display result command and the decorative symbol stop designation command cannot be correctly received. In FIG. 50, a cross indicates that the corresponding command has not been received or has not been received correctly due to a cause such as garbled data. A circle indicates that the corresponding command has been received correctly.

  As shown in FIG. 50, if the variation pattern command for specifying the deviation is received, but the display result command cannot be received correctly, the variation of the decorative symbol is started and the command for specifying the decorative symbol stop is received, or Based on the fact that the variable time timer has timed out, the variable display device 9 derives and displays a symbol that is not a decorative symbol.

  When the variation pattern command for both probable big hit / normal big hit is received and the display result command for normal big hit is received, the decorative symbol change starts and the decorative symbol stop designation command is received, or the fluctuation time Based on the fact that the timer has timed out, an uncertain variable symbol is derived and displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9.

  When the variation pattern command for both probable big hit / normal big hit is received and the display result command for probable big hit is received, the decorative symbol change starts and the decorative symbol stop designation command is received, or the fluctuation time Based on the time-out of the timer, a probability variable symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 as a decorative symbol stop symbol. In addition, if execution of re-lottery effect during round or re-lottery effect after jackpot is specified in the received display result command, even if the display result command of probability variable jackpot designation is received, decorative symbol stop designation Based on the reception of the command or the fact that the variable time timer has timed out, a non-probable variable symbol is derived and displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9. Then, a re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game round or at the end of the big hit game.

  If the variation pattern command for both probable big hit / normal big hit is received, but the display result command is not received correctly, the decorative symbol change starts and the decorative symbol stop designation command is received, or the variable time timer On the basis of the time-out, the variable display device 9 derives and displays an uncertain variable symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol. That is, since it is possible to identify at least the big hit, the non-probable variation symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, even if execution of the re-lottery effect during the round and the re-lottery effect after the big hit is specified in the display result command, based on the fact that the decorative symbol stop designation command has been received or the variable time timer has timed out, A non-probable variable symbol is derived and displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9. However, since it is not possible to specify whether or not the execution of the re-lottery effect is specified, the re-lottery effect cannot be executed based on the display result command. In this case, since a fanfare command and an ending command for specifying the probability variation jackpot are received, the re-lottery effect is executed during the round of the jackpot game based on the fanfare command for designating the probability variation jackpot. Further, the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending after the big hit based on the ending command for designating the probable big hit.

  If the variation pattern command specified by sudden probability big hit is received, but the display result command is not received correctly, the variation of the decorative symbol is started and the decorative symbol stop designation command is received, or the variation time timer times out On the basis of the above, a sudden probability variation big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9. When the variation pattern command specified for small hits has been received but the display result command has not been received correctly, the variation of the decorative symbol has started and the decorative symbol stop designation command has been received or the variation time timer has timed out. Based on this, a small hitting symbol (in this embodiment, the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hitting symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 50, when the production control microcomputer 100 can receive the decorative symbol stop designation command, the display symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed based on the reception of the decorative symbol stop designation command. To do. If the decorative symbol stop designation command cannot be received, the decorative symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed based on the fact that the variable time timer has timed out.

  Also, in this embodiment, in the decorative symbol variation stop process, the case where the fanfare effect is executed by selecting the same process data when suddenly determined to be a big hit and when determined to be a big hit is described. However, an effect to be executed may be selected using a different effect determination table.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing another example of the decorative symbol variation stopping process (step S803) in the effect control process. Note that the processes from step S1870 to S1880c are the same as those shown in FIG. If the small hit effect flag is set (Y in step S1880a), the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the small hit effect determination table as a table for determining the fanfare effect (step S1880D), and The small hit display time measurement timer is set (step S1880E). When the sudden probability big hit effect flag is set (Y in step S1880b), the sudden probability change effect determining table is selected as the table for determining the fanfare effect (step S1880F). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a fanfare effect based on the selected effect determination table, selects process data corresponding to the selected fanfare effect (step S1880G), and proceeds to step S1881.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect determination table for determining a fanfare effect at the time of sudden probability big hit or small hit. FIG. 52A is a sudden probability change effect determination table for determining a fanfare effect when sudden probability change is a big hit. FIG. 52B is a small hitting effect determination table for determining a fanfare effect at the small hitting. In the example shown in FIG. 52, the type of fanfare effect to be executed is set in association with the random value range. As shown in FIG. 52 (A), when suddenly probable big hit is determined, the A effect is selected at a higher ratio than the B effect among the two fanfare effects. Also, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), when the small hit is determined, the B effect is selected at a higher rate than the A effect. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the fanfare effect according to the process data corresponding to the selected A effect or B effect (see step S903). In this case, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the effect for a predetermined period by causing different background colors or different characters to appear on the display screen when the effect A is executed and when the effect B is executed. The effect control microcomputer 100 may determine the effect pattern based on the effect determination table shown above when the opening / closing control of the big winning opening based on the probability variation big hit or the small hit is finished. Then, after the opening / closing control of the big winning opening based on the sudden change big hit or the small hit is finished, the production may be executed for a predetermined period based on the decided production pattern.

  By configuring as described above, it is possible to increase the rate at which the A performance is executed suddenly when the odd variation is a big hit, and the reliability that the player may suddenly change the big odds when performing the A production to the player. Can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a variation pattern command specified by sudden probability change big hit or a change pattern command specified by small hit is received, a combination of symbols called “chance eyes” (in this example, “123” or “357”). In the case where the symbols are displayed, this is not limited to these symbols), and during the period for controlling the opening of the big prize opening, the effect for suddenly probable big hit (for example, whether or not it is probable internally) Although a case where a state in which a special effect that cannot be recognized is executed (for example, an effect indicating a transition to a so-called chance time) is executed is shown, a sudden change variable command pattern or a small hit change is specified. The display mode when the pattern command is received is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a display for fading out the decorative symbol from the display screen of the variable display device 9 after starting the variation of the decorative symbol based on the reception of the variation pattern command, and stops the decorative symbol. Before the symbol is derived and displayed, an effect for probability variation big hit may be suddenly started. Then, even during the opening control of the big winning opening based on the sudden probability change big hit or the small hit, the effect for the sudden probability change big hit may be continued. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a decorative symbol called a chance eye on a part of the display screen of the variable display device 9 (for example, the end of the display screen) at the timing when the special symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. The combination may be derived and displayed, or the decorative symbols may not be displayed at all.

  Further, in this embodiment, a re-lottery effect for informing that the player has been promoted to a probable change after shifting to the big hit gaming state is executed by transmitting a display result command designating execution of the re-lottery effect. By having such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation whether or not to be promoted to a certain probability for a long time, and to give excitement that it is not known when the re-lottery effect will be executed Can do. Even if the effect control command can be received normally, a re-lottery effect may be executed in the ending effect at the end of the big hit. On the other hand, it can be maintained for a long time.

  In this embodiment, the case where the re-lottery effect is executed during the round of the big hit game and the ending effect at the end of the big hit game is shown. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits to the effect control microcomputer 100 a variation pattern command that specifies whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect. Then, when receiving the variation pattern command designating execution of the re-lottery effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the re-lottery effect at a predetermined timing during the variation of the decorative symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot gaming state is ended, compared with the case where it is determined that the re-lottery effect is not executed when the jackpot game state is ended. Thus, a long period is selected as the production period of the ending production. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation where the ending effect is executed unnecessarily for a long time when the re-lottery effect is not executed when the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a re-lottery effect for informing that the promotion has been promoted to the probability change based on the reception of the ending command designating the probability change big hit. With such a configuration, even when the production control microcomputer 100 cannot receive the display result command, it can be notified that the promotion has been promoted to probability change. Therefore, the internal state and the display state of the gaming machine can be matched without increasing the control burden of the gaming control microcomputer 560. In addition, since it is possible to produce an effect as if it was promoted to a probable state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game for the player. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the player has been disadvantaged as compared with the case of notifying that the probability change is not actually made after notifying that the probability change has occurred.

  Further, in this embodiment, a re-lottery effect for informing that the player has been promoted to the probability change is executed based on the reception of the fanfare command designating the probability change big hit. With such a configuration, even when the production control microcomputer 100 cannot receive the display result command, it can be notified that the promotion has been promoted to probability change. Therefore, the internal state and the display state of the gaming machine can be matched without increasing the control burden of the gaming control microcomputer 560. In addition, since it is possible to produce an effect as if it was promoted to a probable state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game for the player. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the player has been disadvantaged as compared with the case of notifying that the probability change is not actually made after notifying that the probability change has occurred.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when it is notified that the re-lottery effect has been promoted to a certain probability, the execution of the re-lottery effect is prohibited. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the re-lottery effect is further executed even though it has been notified that the re-lottery effect has already been promoted.

  Further, in this embodiment, although the small hit designation variation pattern command is received, the display result command is correctly received when the display result command cannot be received from the game control microcomputer 560 or due to garbled data or the like. If not, the same display result as that of the probable big hit is suddenly derived and displayed on the variable display device 9. Therefore, even when the same display result as the sudden probability change big hit is derived and displayed, it is possible to create a case of sudden transition to the probability variation state and a case of not transitioning, and to improve the interest of the game for the player .

  Further, in this embodiment, it is impossible to specify whether or not there is a sudden probability change on the basis of the fact that the sudden variation variable command or the small hit designation variation pattern command specified by the game control microcomputer 560 is received. The variable display of the decorative design of the variable display device 9 is executed using the effect pattern. Therefore, even when variable display is executed using the same production pattern, it is possible to create a situation that is internally probable and a situation that is not probable, and to improve the interest of the player in the game. it can.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the variable display device 9 based on at least one of the variation pattern command or the display result command to indicate the contents of the game effect (presence / absence of the notice effect, At least a part of the notice effect type) is determined. Therefore, the control burden of the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 may further determine whether or not to change the effect mode. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a game effect in different effect modes according to the type of the current game state. For example, according to whether or not the game state is a high base state, a game effect is performed in different effect modes. Further, when the gaming state changes at the time of the big hit, for example, based on the specific big hit end display command received from the main board 31, the production mode for performing the game production is changed. In this case, if it is determined to change the effect mode by determination using a predetermined effect change determination random number, the effect mode is changed regardless of the current game state, and the game effect is performed in the changed effect mode. Is called. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to change the effect mode when, for example, a predetermined effect change determination random number matches one predetermined value. Furthermore, when changing the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 may determine which effect mode to change to by using a predetermined post-change effect determining random number.

  Also, in this embodiment, the case where the non-probability variation symbol is derived and displayed when the display result command cannot be correctly received after receiving the variation pattern command for both the probability variation big hit / normal big hit is shown. Is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, when a display result command for small hits is received despite suddenly receiving a variation pattern command for probability variation big hit, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a small display result for variable display of decorative symbols. You may make it display a winning symbol (a symbol different from a sudden probability variation large winning symbol). The production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the specified content of the variation pattern command and the specified content of the display result command are consistent with each other, whether it is at least a big hit or a probable big hit. Then, it is sufficient to determine whether or not it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit.

  When the display result command is received but the specified content of the variation pattern command does not match the specified content of the display result command, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the content specified in the display result command as it is. Alternatively, content that is disadvantageous to the player may be displayed for the time being, and then displayed based on the specified content of the effect control command (for example, fanfare command or ending command) received thereafter. For example, when the designation content of the variation pattern command and the designation content of the display result command do not match, the production control microcomputer 100 displays “out” for the time being, and then receives the production control command designating the jackpot May be displayed by replacing “out of” with “big hit”.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a predetermined flag when sudden probability big hit or small hit suddenly occurs (when a sudden variation designation or small hit designation variation pattern command or display result command is received), and suddenly When displaying a variation of the decorative symbol after the probability variation big hit or small hit is completed, the decorative symbol variation display may be executed using an effect pattern that cannot be specified as to whether the probability variation state is present. In this case, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the variable display device 9 to display a background color different from the probability variation state, or scrolls the ornament symbol in a direction different from the probability variation state, thereby changing the decoration symbol. The display may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the display result command for designating the sudden probability variation big hit is transmitted when the sudden probability variation big hit is determined is shown. However, when the game control microcomputer 560 decides the sudden probability variation big hit, Even in such a case, the same display result command as the display result command for designating a normal probability variation big hit (15 round probability variation big hit) may be transmitted. Even in such a case, the effect control microcomputer 100 can derive and display the jackpot symbol for sudden probability change based on, for example, receiving the variation pattern command designating sudden probability variation jackpot.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, a case has been described in which the effect control board 80 is used to control all effect means (the variable display device 9, the sound output device (speaker) 27, and the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, and 28c). However, each rendering means may be controlled using separate control boards. A second embodiment including a sound / lamp control board that controls the sound output device 27 and the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, and 28c and a symbol control board that controls the variable display device 9 will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 53 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the sound / lamp control board 80b, and the symbol control board 80a according to the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the sound / lamp control board 80b performs sound output control of the sound output device 27 and display control of each lamp 25, 28a, 28b, 28c. The symbol control board 80a performs display control of the variable display device 9. In this embodiment, “effect control” means display control of the variable display device 9, sound output control of the speaker 27, and display control of the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, and 28c. It means performing such as. In this embodiment, the effect control means includes a symbol control microcomputer 100a that performs display control of the variable display device 9, sound output control of the speaker 27, and display control of the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, and 28c. This is realized by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b. In this embodiment, the display control means is realized by a symbol control microcomputer 100 a that controls the variable display device 9. The electric component control means is realized by a sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b that controls the speaker 27 and the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, 28c.

  The sound / lamp control board 80b is mounted with a sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b including a sound / lamp control CPU 101b and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the sound / lamp control board 80b, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown).

  Further, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100 b outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver 352. 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, the right frame lamp 28c, and the button lamp 130. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

  Further, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b outputs sound number data to the speech synthesis IC 173. The voice synthesizing IC 173 generates a voice or a sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 175. The amplifier circuit 175 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 173 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 176 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 174 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 (a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side) between the sound / lamp controlling microcomputer 100b, the lamp driver 352, and the voice synthesis IC 173. Communication).

  The symbol control board 80a is equipped with a symbol control microcomputer 100a including a symbol control CPU 101a and RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the symbol control board 80a, the symbol control microcomputer 100a operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown). Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100a 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 received from the sound / lamp control board 80b. .

  The symbol control microcomputer 100a reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560. The character ROM stores character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, and the like (including decorative designs). Is. The symbol control microcomputer 100 a 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 symbol control microcomputer 100a.

  In this embodiment, the VDP 109 that performs display control of the variable display device 9 is mounted on the symbol control board 80a. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the symbol control microcomputer 100a, and maps a 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.

  The symbol control microcomputer 100 a receives an effect control command via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. .

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, a signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in a direction toward the symbol control board 80a (a signal is not passed in the direction from the symbol control board 80a to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit is installed. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 53 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal.

  Moreover, the symbol control microcomputer 100a determines the contents of the effect to be performed using the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command (for example, the variation pattern command). For example, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100 a determines whether or not to perform a notice effect using the variable display device 9. For example, the symbol control microcomputer 100 a determines the type of the notice effect using the variable display device 9.

  Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100 a transmits an effect control command (a variation pattern command or a display result designation command) from the main board 31 to the sound / lamp control board 80 b via the input / output port 104. Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100a generates an effect content designation command indicating the determined effect content (whether or not to perform the notice effect and the type of the notice effect). Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100 a transmits the generated effect content designation command to the sound / lamp control board 80 b via the input / output port 104.

  Note that the symbol control microcomputer 100a may add the determined contents of the effect (whether or not to perform the notice effect and the type of the notice effect) to the effect control command (variation pattern command or display result designation command). . Then, the symbol control microcomputer 100 a may transmit an effect control command with the effect contents added thereto to the sound / lamp control board 80 b via the input / output port 104. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the first 4 bits in the EXT data of each variation pattern command (8000 (H) to 8008 (H)) are all “0”. When adding the production contents to the variation pattern command, the symbol control microcomputer 100a adds, for example, a value capable of specifying the decided production contents to the first 4-bit portion of the EXT data, and the sound / lamp control board. You may transmit to 80b.

  Next, the operation of the symbol control microcomputer 100a will be described. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the symbol control microcomputer 100a according to the second embodiment. When power supply to the gaming machine is started and the reset signal becomes high level, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a starts main processing. In the main process, the symbol control microcomputer 100a first performs an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval ( Step S781). Thereafter, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a shifts to a loop process for confirming monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S782). When a timer interrupt occurs, the symbol 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 symbol control microcomputer 100a clears the flag (step S783) and executes the following symbol control process.

  A timer interrupt takes every 33 ms, for example. That is, the symbol control process is activated every 33 ms, for example. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific symbol control process is executed in the main process. However, the symbol control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the symbol control process, the symbol control microcomputer 100a first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S784). In this case, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a performs the rendering in accordance with the same processing as the command analyzing processing (command analyzing processing executed by the rendering controlling microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 29) shown in the first embodiment. Analyze control commands.

  Next, the symbol control microcomputer 100a performs effect content determination processing (step S785). In the effect content determination process, the design control microcomputer 100a uses the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command (variation pattern command or display result designation command) to determine whether or not to perform the notice effect. , Type of notice effect). Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100a generates an effect content designation command indicating the determined effect content.

  Next, the symbol control microcomputer 100a performs symbol control process processing (step S786). In this case, the symbol control microcomputer 100a performs processing in accordance with the same processing as the effect control process shown in the first embodiment (the effect control process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 32). Execute.

  Then, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a executes a process of updating the random number counter (step S787). Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100a performs a process of sending the effect control command received from the main board 31 and the effect content designation command generated in the effect content determination process in step S785 to the sound / lamp control board 80b ( Command control processing: Step S788). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S782.

  In the command control process of step S788, the symbol control microcomputer 100a may transmit the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 as it is to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b, or the received effect. The control command may be processed and transmitted to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b. For example, the symbol control microcomputer 100a may recreate the variation pattern command and the display result command into one effect control command, and transmit it to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b. In this case, the symbol control microcomputer 100a newly adds an effect control command that can specify only the type and effect time of the effect to be executed during the change of the decorative symbol, based on the change pattern command and the display result command, for example. It is generated and transmitted to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b. With this configuration, the number of commands transmitted from the symbol control microcomputer 100a to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b can be reduced.

  An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to an interrupt terminal of the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, the design control microcomputer 100a is interrupted. Then, the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes the effect control command reception process in the interrupt process. In the effect control command reception process, the symbol control microcomputer 100a stores the received effect control command data in the command reception buffer.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the effect content determination process (step S785) shown in FIG. In the effect content determination process, the symbol control microcomputer 100a checks whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S2851A).

  If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the symbol control microcomputer 100a identifies the variation pattern of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command. Further, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a determines whether or not the variable display to be executed using the variable display device 9 is a variation accompanied by reach based on the identified variation pattern (step S2852A). For example, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a is a variation pattern in which the variation pattern shown in the received variation pattern command is a pattern with reach (for example, variation patterns that are EXT data “01H” to “06H” shown in FIG. 10). ), The symbol controlling microcomputer 100a determines that the variation is accompanied by reach. If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set in step S1617, the symbol control microcomputer 100a ends the process as it is.

  When it is determined that the fluctuation is accompanied by reach, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a determines whether or not to perform the notice effect based on the random number for determining the notice effect execution (random 1) (step S2853A). For example, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a determines to perform a notice effect using the variable display device 9 when the random 1 matches a predetermined value. If the change is not accompanied by reach in step S2852A, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a ends the process as it is.

  If it is determined in step S2854A that the notice effect is not performed, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a receives the variation pattern command and the display result designation command when the variation pattern command is received and the display result designation command is received. The command is transferred to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b, and the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b executes a game effect using the speaker and the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, 28c. In this case, when it is determined in step S2854A that the notice effect is not performed, the symbol control microcomputer 100a generates a notification command for designating that the notice effect is not performed, and transmits the notification command to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b ( Step S2857A).

  If it is determined that the notice effect is to be performed (step S2854A), the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a determines the type of the notice effect to be performed using the variable display device 9, based on the notice effect type determination random number (random 2). (Step S2855A). For example, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a determines, based on the random number 2, how fast the decorative symbol is changed and in which rotation direction the decorative symbol is changed in the notice effect. Decide which character to appear. If it is determined in step S2854A that the notice effect is not to be executed, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a ends the process as it is.

  Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100a generates an effect content designation command indicating the determined effect content (whether or not to perform the notice effect and the type of the notice effect). Then, the symbol control microcomputer 100a performs a process of transmitting the produced effect content designation command to the sound / lamp control board 80b (step S2856A). The symbol control microcomputer 100a transfers (sends) the display result designation command and the variation pattern command received from the game control microcomputer 560 to the sound / lamp control board 80b together with the effect content designation command. Then, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b of the sound / lamp control board 80b is configured so that the speaker 27 and each lamp are based on the effect content designation command, the display result designation command, and the variation pattern command received from the symbol control microcomputer 100a. A game effect using 25, 28a, 28b, and 28c is performed.

  In step S2856A, the symbol control microcomputer 100a may add the determined effect content to the variation pattern command or the display result specification command instead of generating the effect content specifying command. For example, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a adds the production content to the variation pattern command or the display result designation command by adding a value indicating the production content to the header portion of the command. In this case, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a may add a value indicating the effect content to the header portion of only the variation pattern command, or may add a value indicating the effect content to the header portion of only the display result designation command. Good. Furthermore, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a may add a value indicating the effect content to the header portions of both the variation pattern command and the display result designation command. Then, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a may perform a process of transmitting a variation pattern command or a display result designation command to which the effect contents are added to the sound / lamp control board 80b. When the notice effect is not performed, the symbol control microcomputer 100a directly transfers the variation pattern command and the display result designation command received from the game control microcomputer 560 to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b. It will be.

  Further, in this embodiment, based on the fact that the address of the transmission table is set in step S2856A, the command control process (see step S788) in the symbol control main process is executed, so that the effect content designation command is sounded. / Sent to the lamp control board 80b.

  In this embodiment, in the effect content determination process, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the content of the notice effect are determined. However, it may be determined whether to change the effect mode. . For example, the symbol control microcomputer 100a performs a game effect in different effect modes according to the type of the current game state. For example, according to whether or not the game state is a high base state, a game effect is performed in different effect modes. Further, when the gaming state changes at the time of the big hit, for example, based on the specific big hit end display command received from the main board 31, the production mode for performing the game production is changed. In this case, if it is determined to change the effect mode by determination using a predetermined effect change determination random number, the effect mode is changed regardless of the current game state, and the game effect is performed in the changed effect mode. Is called. The symbol control microcomputer 100a determines to change the effect mode when, for example, a predetermined effect change determination random number matches one predetermined value. Furthermore, when changing the effect mode, the symbol control microcomputer 100a may determine which effect mode to change to by using a predetermined post-change effect determining random number.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the variation pattern command designating the probability variation big hit / normal big hit has been received, but the game control microcomputer 560, such as data corruption, has been received. When the display result command cannot be correctly received due to the cause, an uncertain variable symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 as a decorative symbol stop symbol. With this configuration, even when the symbol control microcomputer 100a cannot receive the display result command, the player can recognize the display result of the variable symbol display, and the player can recognize the display result. It is possible to prevent unnecessarily disadvantages. Furthermore, since the symbol control microcomputer 100a determines at least a part of the contents of the game effect using each effect means based on the command received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game control microcomputer 560 The control burden can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, as an example of controlling each effect means using separate control boards, the effect received by the symbol control microcomputer 100a mounted on the symbol control board 80a from the game control microcomputer 560. The case where the control command is transferred to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b mounted on the sound / lamp control board 80b has been described. It is not limited to those shown in. For example, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b may first receive an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 and transfer it to the symbol control microcomputer 100a.

  FIG. 56 is a block diagram showing another circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the sound / lamp control board 80b, and the symbol control board 80a. In the example shown in FIG. 56, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b determines the contents of effects to be performed using the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command (for example, the variation pattern command). For example, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b uses the variable display device 9 to determine whether to perform a notice effect. Further, for example, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b determines the type of the notice effect using the variable display device 9.

  In addition, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100 b transmits an effect control command (a variation pattern command or a display result designation command) from the main board 31 to the symbol control board 80 a via the input / output port 104. Further, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b generates an effect content designation command indicating the determined effect content (whether or not to perform the notice effect and the type of the notice effect). In addition, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100 b transmits the generated effect content designation command to the symbol control board 80 a via the input / output port 104.

  Note that the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b adds the determined contents (whether or not to perform the notice effect and the type of the notice effect) to the effect control command (variation pattern command or display result designation command). Also good. Then, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b may transmit an effect control command to which the effect content is added to the symbol control board 80a via the input / output port 104. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the first 4 bits in the EXT data of each variation pattern command (8000 (H) to 8008 (H)) are all “0”. When adding the effect content to the variation pattern command, the symbol control microcomputer 100a adds, for example, a value capable of specifying the determined effect content to the first 4-bit portion of the EXT data, and applies it to the symbol control board 80a. You may send it.

  The operation of the sound / lamp control means (sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b) shown in FIG. 57 will be described. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b (specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 101b) mounted on the sound / lamp control board 80b. When power supply to the gaming machine is started and the reset signal becomes high level, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b starts main processing. In the main process, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b first performs an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval, and the like. This is performed (step S881). Thereafter, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S882). When a timer interrupt occurs, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b 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 100b clears the flag (step S883) and executes the following sound / lamp control process.

  A timer interrupt takes every 33 ms, for example. That is, the sound / lamp control process is activated every 33 ms, for example. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific sound / lamp control process is executed in the main process, but the sound / lamp control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. Also good.

  In the sound / lamp control process, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S884).

  Next, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b performs an effect content determination process (step S885). In the effect content determination process, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b uses the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command (variation pattern command or display result designation command) (whether or not to perform the notice effect). Kaya, the type of notice effect). In addition, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b generates an effect content designation command indicating the determined effect content.

  Next, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b performs sound output processing (step S886). In this case, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b outputs sound number data (for example, sound number data corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command) to the speech synthesis IC 703. Then, the voice synthesis IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705.

  Next, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b performs lamp display processing (step S887). In this case, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b performs lamp control based on the lamp control execution data set in the process data.

  Further, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b executes a process of updating the random number counter (step S888). Further, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b performs a process of sending the effect control command received from the main board 31 and the effect content designation command generated in the effect content determination process in step S885 to the symbol control board 80a ( Command control processing: Step S889). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S882.

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b to the symbol control microcomputer 100a. Hereinafter, the effect control command sent from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b to the symbol control microcomputer 100a is also referred to as a sound / lamp side effect control command. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b may transmit the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 as it is to the symbol control microcomputer 100a as the sound / lamp-side effect control command. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b generates the sound / lamp side effect control command shown in FIG. 58 based on the reception of the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560, and the symbol control microcomputer 100b. You may transmit to 100a.

  In the example shown in FIG. 58, commands 7000 (H) to 7008 (H) are sound / lamp side effects for designating a variation pattern of decorative symbols variably displayed on the variable display device 9 in response to variable display of special symbols. This is a control command (sound / lamp side variation pattern command). The sound / lamp side effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 7000 (H) to 7008 (H), the variable display device 9 controls the variable display device 9 to start variable display of the decorative symbols.

  In this embodiment, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b receives the fluctuation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560, and can specify the contents of the fluctuation pattern command. Is transmitted to the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a. Specifically, based on the reception of any one of the variation pattern commands 8000 (H) to 8003 (H) for specifying the deviation, the sound / lamp side variation pattern commands 7000 (H) to 7003 (H) for specifying the deviation. Send. Further, based on the reception of any one of the variation pattern commands 8004 (H) to 8006 (H) for both the probability variation big hit / normal big hit, the sound / lamp side variation pattern command 7004 (H) also used for the probability variation big hit / normal big hit. -7006 (H) is transmitted. Further, based on the reception of the variation pattern command 8007 (H) for sudden probability variation big hit, the sound / lamp side variation pattern command 7007 (H) for sudden probability variation big hit is transmitted. Further, based on the reception of the variation pattern command 8008 (H) designated for small hits, the sound / lamp side variation pattern command 7008 (H) designated for small hits is transmitted.

  The command 7C00 (H) is a sound / lamp side effect control command (sound / lamp side deviation designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is to be eliminated. The command 7C01 (H) is a sound / lamp side effect control command (sound / lamp side normal big hit designation command) that designates that the display result of variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is a normal big hit. The command 7C02 (H) is a sound / lamp side effect control command (sound / lamp side positive variation big hit designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is a probability big hit.

  Command 7C03 (H) specifies that it is determined in advance that it will be a probable big hit, makes the display result of the variable display in the variable display device 9 a normal big hit symbol, and redraws during the round of 15 rounds of big win game Is a sound / lamp side effect control command (sound / lamp side round re-lottery with probability change big hit designation command). Command 7C04 (H) specifies that it is determined in advance that it will be a promising big hit, makes the display result of variable display in the variable display device 9 a normal big hit symbol, and gives a lottery effect after the end of 15 rounds of big hit game. This is a sound / lamp side effect control command (specific change jackpot designation command with re-lottery after the end of the sound / lamp side jackpot) that designates execution. Command 7C05 (H) specifies that the probability change jackpot has been determined in advance and sets the display result of the variable display on the variable display device 9 to the normal jackpot symbol, during the round of the 15 round jackpot game and for the jackpot game This is a sound / lamp-side effect control command (sound / lamp-side re-lottery with probability variable big hit designation command) that specifies execution of the re-lottery effect after the end.

  Command 7C06 (H) is a sound / lamp-side production control command (sound / lamp-side sudden probability change big hit designation command) that designates that the display result of variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is suddenly odd. is there. The command 7C07 (H) is a sound / lamp side effect control command (sound / lamp side small hit designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

  In this embodiment, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b receives the display result command from the game control microcomputer 560, and can specify the content of the display result command. Is transmitted to the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a. Specifically, based on the reception of the display result command 8C00 (H) for specifying the detachment, the sound / lamp side display result command 7C00 (H) for specifying the detachment is transmitted. Further, based on the reception of the normal jackpot designated display result command 8C01 (H), the normal jackpot designated sound / lamp side display result command 7C01 (H) is transmitted. Further, based on the reception of any one of the display result commands 8C02 (H) to 8C05 (H) for specifying the probability variation big hit, the sound / lamp side display result commands 7C02 (H) to 7C05 (H) for the probability variation big hit designation are received. Send. Also, based on the reception of the sudden probability change big hit designation display result command 8C06 (H), the sudden / variable big hit designation sound / lamp side display result command 7C06 (H) is transmitted. Further, based on the reception of the display result command 8C07 (H) for small hits, the sound / lamp side display result command 7C07 (H) for small hits is transmitted.

  Sound / lamp side effect control commands other than the sound / lamp side effect control commands shown in FIG. 58 are also transmitted from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b to the symbol control microcomputer 100a. For example, a sound / lamp side effect control command corresponding to each of the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a more detailed sound / lamp side effect control command related to the big hit game, and a sound / lamp side effect indicating the gaming state A control command (for example, a sound / lamp-side effect control command indicating an initialization command) is also transmitted to the symbol control microcomputer 100a.

  Further, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b performs the effect contents (whether or not the notice effect is executed and the kind of the notice effect in accordance with the same process as steps S2851A to S2857A shown in FIG. 55 in the effect content determination process in step S885. ) And an effect content command including the determined effect content is generated. Then, the effect content command is transmitted to the symbol control microcomputer 100a in the command control process of step S889.

  The symbol controlling microcomputer 100a executes main processing according to the same processing as that in steps S781 to S787 shown in FIG. Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100a performs display control of the variable display device 9 according to the same processing as the effect control process shown in FIG. 32 in the symbol control process corresponding to step S786. In this case, the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes a notice effect in the symbol control process based on the effect content command received from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b. Specifically, when execution of the notice effect is specified in the effect content command, process data including the notice effect is displayed in the decorative symbol variation start process according to the type of the notice effect specified in the effect content command. Select (see steps S824 and S825). Then, according to the contents of the selected process data, a notice effect is executed during the change of the decorative design (see step S1860). For example, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a performs an effect of notifying the jackpot by causing a predetermined character to appear on the display screen of the variable display device 9.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 56 to 58, the case where the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes the notice effect according to the effect contents determined by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b has been described, but the symbol control microcomputer 100a. May determine the contents of the production. In this case, the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes the effect content determination process in the main process, and is based on the sound / lamp side variation pattern command and the sound / lamp side display result command received from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b. Then, the contents of the effect (whether or not the notice effect is performed and the type of the notice effect) may be determined. The notice effect may be executed during the change of the background symbol according to the determined effect content.

  In the gaming machines shown in FIGS. 56 to 58, the gaming control microcomputer 560 determines whether the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol of the variable display device 9 is a jackpot symbol according to the same processing as steps S1509, S1510, and S1519. Decide whether or not to make a probable big hit. Further, according to the same processing as in steps S203, S204, S205, and S206, the variable display time from when the variable display of the decorative display on the variable display device 9 is started until the display result is derived and displayed is determined. Also, by executing steps S332 to S343 in accordance with the command transmission table shown in FIG. 27, a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variable display time is transmitted to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b. Further, by executing steps S332 to S343 in accordance with the command transmission table shown in FIG. 27, a display result command for sound / lamp control that can specify a determination result as to whether or not to make a big hit symbol and whether to make a probable big hit or not. It transmits to the microcomputer 100b.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer (electrical component control means) 100b receives the variation pattern command, and based on the received variation pattern command, the sound / lamp side variation pattern command (command 7000 shown in FIG. 58) can be specified. (H) to 7008 (H)) are transmitted to the symbol control microcomputer (display control means) 100a (see step S889). The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b transmits a sound / lamp-side display result command capable of specifying the contents of the display result command to the symbol control microcomputer 100a based on the reception of the display result command ( Step S889).

  The symbol controlling microcomputer 100a follows the same processing as steps S826 to S828, S1858 to S1863, and S1872 based on the sound / lamp side variation pattern command and the sound / lamp side display result command, and the decorative symbol of the variable display device 9. The display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the elapse of the variable display time specified by the sound / lamp side variation pattern command.

  Further, when the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the variation pattern command, the game control microcomputer 560 can only specify that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design of the variable display device 9 is determined to be a big hit as the variation pattern command. A variation pattern command (variable pattern command for both probable big hit / normal big hit: commands 8004 (H) to 8006 (H), variable display command for specific display) is transmitted. Further, as a variation pattern command, a variation pattern command (commands 8000 (H) to 8003 (H), non-specification) that can specify that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the variable display device 9 is determined not to be a big hit. Display variable display command).

  The symbol control microcomputer 100a uses the probability change big hit symbol determination table selected in the same processing as in step S1852 in the symbol control process, and the probability variation symbol determined in the same processing as in step S1854 is similar to that in step S1872. Derived and displayed by processing. In other words, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a wins the sound / lamp side variation pattern command transmitted based on the reception of the specific display variable display command and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol of the variable display device 9. Sound / lamp side display result command (commands 7C02 (H) to 7C05 (H)) transmitted based on the reception of the display result command that can be determined to be determined to be a probable big hit Is received and displayed on the variable display device 9 as a jackpot symbol on the variable display device 9 as a jackpot symbol indicating that the specific gaming state is to be shifted to the probability variation state.

  In addition, the symbol control microcomputer 100a uses the normal big hit symbol determination table selected in the same process as in step S1853 in the symbol control process, and the uncertain change symbol determined in the same process as in step S1854. Derived and displayed by the same process as above. In other words, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a wins the sound / lamp side variation pattern command transmitted based on the reception of the specific display variable display command and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol of the variable display device 9. And a sound / lamp side display result command (command 7C01 (H)) transmitted based on the reception of a display result command that can be determined to be determined to be a normal jackpot. Based on the elapse of the variable display time, a non-probability changing symbol indicating that the specific gaming state does not shift to the probability changing state is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 as the jackpot symbol.

  Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100a determines the normal big hit symbol determination table selected in the same process as in step S1853 when the symbol control process determines N in step S1831 and N in step S1833. The uncertain variable symbol determined by the same process as in step S1854 is derived and displayed in the same process as in step S1872. That is, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a receives the sound / lamp side variation pattern command transmitted based on the reception of the specific display variable display command, but cannot receive the sound / lamp side display result command. In some cases, an uncertain variable symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the fact that the variable display time has elapsed.

  Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100a uses the normal time big hit symbol determination table selected in the same processing as in step S1853 when it is determined as N in step S1835, S1836 or S1837 in the symbol control process. The uncertain variable symbol determined by the process similar to S1854 is derived and displayed by the process similar to step S1872. That is, the symbol control microcomputer 100a receives the sound / lamp side variation pattern command transmitted based on the reception of the specific display variable display command, but the sound / lamp side display result due to garbled data or the like. When the command cannot be received correctly, the uncertain variable symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the fact that the variable display time has elapsed.

  That is, the display control means (symbol control microcomputer 100a) receives the electric display variable display command (command) transmitted based on the reception of the specific display variable display command (commands 8004 (H) to 8006 (H)). 7004 (H) to 7006 (H)) is received, and it is determined that the display result of variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit is the specific display result (big hit symbol) by the predetermining means, and a predetermined transition condition is set. An electrical component display result command (command 7C02) transmitted based on reception of a display result command (commands 8C02 (H) to 8C05 (H)) that can be determined to be established (determined as a promising big hit). (H) to 7C05 (H)), or display of variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit by the predetermining means A display result command (command 8C01 (H)) that can specify that the result is determined to be a specific display result (big hit symbol) and that it is determined not to satisfy a predetermined transition condition (usually a big hit) is received Received next to a predetermined command (for example, a garbled sound / lamp side display result command or a sound / lamp side display result command) other than the electrical component display result command (command 7C01 (H)) transmitted on the basis thereof Sound / lamp-side effect control command corresponding to the effect storage information designation command to be performed Note that the sound / lamp-side display result command specified suddenly after the sound / lamp-side effect control command corresponding to the specific display variable display command If it is a configuration that does not transmit, suddenly sound / lamp-side display result command may be received) When the can, based on the variable display time has elapsed, deriving display the variable display unit (variable display unit 9) to the non-special display result (non probability variation pattern).

  The display control means (symbol control microcomputer 100a) receives the electric component variable display command (command 7007 (H) transmitted based on the reception of the second specific game variable display command (command 8007 (H))). )) Is received based on the fact that the variable display time has elapsed, the second specific game display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is different from the special display result (probable symbol) as the specific display result (big hit symbol). ) On the variable display section (variable display device 9).

  The display control means (symbol control microcomputer 100a) receives the electric component variable display command (command 7007 (H) transmitted based on the reception of the second specific game variable display command (command 8007 (H))). )) After receiving the display result command (command 8C06 (H)) that can specify that it is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state as the specific gaming state by the predetermining means. Predetermined commands other than the displayed electrical component display result command (command 7C06 (H)) (for example, the garbled sound / lamp side display result command and the effect storage information to be received next to the sound / lamp side display result command) When the sound / lamp side effect control command corresponding to the specified command is received, the variable display time has elapsed Based on this, the second specific game display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) different from the special display result (probability variable symbol) is derived as the specific display result (big hit symbol) to the variable display unit (variable display device 9). indicate.

  When the symbol control microcomputer 100a cannot receive the sound / lamp side display result command (including when it cannot be received correctly due to data corruption), the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b The sound / lamp-side display result command itself was not sent because the display result command could not be received (or because it was not received correctly due to garbled data or the like), and the symbol control microcomputer was sent. 100a may fail to receive the sound / lamp side display result command (including a case where the sound / lamp side display result command has not been received correctly due to garbled data or the like). Even receive the sound / lamp side display result command When not come in, the non-probability variation pattern is derived displayed on the variable display device 9.

  In this embodiment, as an example of controlling each presentation means using separate control boards, a case has been described in which a gaming machine includes a symbol control board 80a and a sound / lamp control board 80b. A plurality of control boards may be provided. For example, the gaming machine may include a symbol / sound control board that controls the variable display device 9 and the speaker 27, and a lamp control board that controls the lamps 25, 28a, 28b, and 28c. In this case, the display control means is realized by a symbol / sound control microcomputer mounted on a symbol / sound control board for controlling the variable display device 9. The electric component control means is realized by a lamp control microcomputer mounted on a lamp control board that controls each lamp. In addition, the design / sound control microcomputer mounted on the design / sound control board determines the contents of the effect, and each effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 is sent to the lamp control microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board. May be transmitted, and an effect content designation command including the determined effect content may be transmitted. Further, for example, the gaming machine may include a symbol / lamp control board that controls the variable display device 9 and the lamps 25, 28 a, 28 b, and 28 c and a sound control board that controls the speaker 27. In this case, the display control means is realized by a symbol / lamp control microcomputer mounted on a symbol / lamp control board for controlling the variable display device 9. The electric component control means is realized by a sound control microcomputer mounted on a sound control board for controlling the speaker. In addition, the design / lamp control microcomputer mounted on the design / lamp control board determines the contents of the presentation, and the effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560 are sent to the sound control microcomputer mounted on the sound control board. May be transmitted, and an effect content designation command including the determined effect content may be transmitted.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of each of the above embodiments can be given a predetermined game value to a player mainly when the special symbol that is variably displayed on the variable display unit based on the start winning prize 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 is applied even to a pachinko game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when there is a prize for a predetermined electric combination that is released when the stop symbol of the symbol variably displayed becomes a predetermined symbol combination. it can. 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.

  Moreover, in each embodiment shown above, the characteristic structure of the gaming machine as shown in the following (1) to (5) is also shown.

(1) A variable display unit (for example, a variable display device 9) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can be identified and displays and displays a display result is specified. When a display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, the game is shifted to a specific game state (for example, jackpot game state) advantageous to the player, and a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, in step S1519, the probability change jackpot is determined. After the specific gaming state ends, the display result of the variable display of the identification information shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state) where the specific display result is likely to be the specific display result after the specific gaming state ends. And a post-transition notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect) for notifying whether or not a predetermined transition condition has been established after the transition to the specific gaming state. Game control means for controlling the progress (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) and display control means for controlling the display state of at least the variable display portion among the electrical components used for the game effect (for example, the symbol control microcomputer) 100a) and electric component control means (for example, a sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b) for controlling predetermined electric parts other than the variable display portion among electric parts used for the game effect, The prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit is the specific display result, whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, and whether or not the post-transition notification effect is executed. (For example, the part which performs step S1509, S1510, S1519 in the microcomputer 560 for game control And variable display time determining means (for example, game control) for determining the variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit to the derivation and display of the display result based on the determination result of the prior determination means A portion of the microcomputer 560 for executing steps S203, S204, S205, and S206) and variable display command transmission means for transmitting a variable display command that can specify the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means (for example, In the game control microcomputer 560, a part that executes steps S332 to S343 in accordance with the command transmission table shown in FIG. 27, and a display result command transmission unit (for example, a display result command that can specify the determination result by the predetermination unit) Game control microcomputer 560 The electric component control means can specify the contents of the variable display command based on the reception of the variable display command. The electric component control means executes the steps S332 to S343 according to the command transmission table shown in FIG. Electrical component variable display command transmission means (for example, step S889 in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100a) that transmits variable display commands (for example, commands 7000 (H) to 7008 (H) shown in FIG. 58) to the display control means. An electrical component display result command (for example, commands 7C00 (H) to 7C07 (H) shown in FIG. 58) that can specify the contents of the display result command based on the reception of the display result command. Electrical component display result command transmission means (for example, transmitted to display control means) And the display control means variably displays the identification information of the variable display section based on the electric component variable display command and the electric component display result command. Based on the fact that the variable display time has elapsed, variable display execution means for deriving and displaying the display result on the variable display unit (for example, steps S826 to S828 in the symbol control process of step S786 in the symbol control microcomputer 100). , S1858 to S1863, a part that executes the same processing as S1872) and post-transition notification effect execution means for executing the post-transition notification effect after transitioning to the specific gaming state (for example, step S786 in the symbol control microcomputer 100a) Design control process The variable display command transmitting means is an identification that is derived and displayed as a variable display command based on the elapse of the variable display time as a variable display command, in which the same processing as in steps S1926 to S1939 and S973a to S973k is performed. Based on the variable display command for specific display (for example, commands 8004 (H) to 8006 (H)) indicating that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of information, or the variable display time has elapsed. Any of non-specific display variable display commands (for example, commands 8000 (H) to 8003 (H)) indicating that a display result other than the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information that is derived and displayed. (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 shown in FIG. The variable display executing means includes the electric component variable display command transmitted based on the reception of the specific display variable display command and the variable display section by the predetermining means. The electrical component transmitted based on the reception of the display result command that can be determined to be the specific display result as the display result of the variable display of the identification information and to be determined to satisfy the predetermined transition condition When a display result command (for example, commands 7C02 (H) to 7C05 (H) shown in FIG. 58) is received, the specific gaming state is ended as the specific display result based on the passage of the variable display time. A special display result (for example, probability variation symbol) indicating that the game state will be shifted to the special game state later is derived and displayed on the variable display unit. Special display result derivation display means (for example, in the symbol control microcomputer 100a, in the symbol control process in step S786, using the probability change big hit symbol determination table selected in the same processing as in step S1852, the same as in step S1854 The part which derives and displays the probability variation symbol determined by the processing by the same processing as step S1872, the probability variation symbol determined by the processing similar to step S1813 using the probability variation big hit symbol determination table selected by the processing similar to step S1812. A portion to be derived and displayed by the same processing as in step S1872), an electric component variable display command transmitted based on reception of the variable display command for specific display, and variable display of identification information of the variable display unit by the predetermining means. Is determined to be the specific display result. In addition, an electrical component display result command (for example, command 7C01 (H) shown in FIG. 58) transmitted based on reception of a display result command that can specify that it has been determined that a predetermined transition condition is not satisfied is received. When received, a non-special display result (for example, non-probable variation pattern) indicating that the transition to the special game state is not made after the specific game state is ended as a specific display result based on the fact that the variable display time has elapsed. Non-special display result derivation display means for derivation display on the variable display section (for example, in the symbol control microcomputer 100a, a normal big hit symbol determination table selected in the symbol control process in step S786 by the same processing as in step S1853) The uncertain variable symbol determined in the same process as step S1854 using The portion that is derived and displayed in the same processing, the non-probable variation determined in the same processing as in step S1813 using the normal big hit symbol determination table selected in the same processing as in step S1809 is derived and displayed in the same processing as in step S1872. And the display result of the variable display of the variable display unit identification information is specified and displayed by the predetermining means after receiving the variable display command transmitted based on the reception of the specific display variable display command. An electric component display result command transmitted based on reception of a display result command that can be determined to be a result and can be specified to satisfy a predetermined transition condition, or a variable display unit by a predetermining means It is determined that the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result and the predetermined transition condition A predetermined command other than the electrical component display result command transmitted based on the reception of the display result command capable of specifying that it is determined not to be established (for example, the garbled sound / lamp side display result command, A sound / lamp side effect control command corresponding to an effect storage information designation command to be received next to the sound / lamp side display result command. Note that if the configuration is such that the sound / lamp side display result command is not transmitted suddenly after the sound / lamp side production control command corresponding to the variable display command for specific display, the sound / lamp specified suddenly variable jackpot is not transmitted. A non-special display result derivation display means (for example, symbol control) at the time of abnormal reception for deriving and displaying a non-special display result on the variable display unit when the variable display time has passed. In the microcomputer 100a, when the symbol control process in step S786 is determined to be N in the same process as in step S1835, step S1836, or step S1837, the normal big hit symbol determination selected in the same process as in step S1853 Non-determined by the same process as step S1854 using a table The part that derives and displays the deformed pattern by the same processing as in step S1872), the electrical component variable display command that is transmitted based on the reception of the variable display command for specific display, and the notification effect after the transition by the predetermining means Then, when the electrical component display result command transmitted based on the reception of the display result command capable of specifying that it is determined is received, the variable display portion is not A non-special display result derivation display means at the time of execution of the post-transition notification effect for deriving and displaying the special display result. When the microcomputer 100a determines that Y is the same as that in step S1843 or step S1846, When N is determined in the same process as in step S1846, the normal jackpot symbol determination table selected in the same process as in step S1853 is selected, and the non-probable variable symbol is determined in the same process as in step S1854. In the specific gaming state that is shifted when the non-special display result is derived and displayed in the same manner as in S1872, the post-transition notification effect is executed (for example, the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a performs the step After determining an uncertain variable symbol by the same process as step S1854 based on the determination of Y by the same process as S1843 or S1846 or the determination of N by the same process as step S1846, steps S1926- Processing similar to S1939 or steps S973a to S973k May be configured).
According to such a configuration, after receiving the electric component variable display command transmitted based on the reception of the variable display command for specific display, the display result of the variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit by the predetermining means By an electrical component display result command transmitted based on reception of a display result command that can be specified to be determined to satisfy a predetermined transition condition, It is determined that the display result of the variable display of the variable display portion is to be the specific display result, and is transmitted based on the reception of the display result command that can specify that the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied. When a predetermined command other than the electrical component display result command is received, a non-special display result is introduced to the variable display section. Since it is configured to display, at least whether the display result of the variable display is a specific display result can be recognized, the display result of the variable display can be recognized by the player, It is possible to prevent unnecessarily disadvantages. Further, the display control means can determine whether or not the specific display result is based on one command. Therefore, the number of commands to be transmitted by the game control means can be reduced, and the control burden on the game control means can be reduced. Furthermore, since it is configured to execute a post-transition notification effect that notifies whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied after shifting to a specific gaming state, a sense of expectation as to whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied Can be maintained for a long period of time with respect to the player, and an excitement of not knowing when the post-transition notification effect is executed can be given.

(2) The pre-determining means determines whether or not the post-transition notification effect is to be executed when the specific game state is finished (for example, based on the big hit symbol setting table in step S1519 in the game control microcomputer 560). The part for determining whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect), the game control means, when ending the specific game state, the end to execute the end notification effect (for example, ending effect) to notify the end of the specific game state End notification command transmission means for transmitting a notification command (for example, an ending command) (for example, a portion for executing steps S448, S450, S452, S454, S455, and S456 in the game control microcomputer 560) and execution of an end notification effect Effect period selection means (for example, game) The display control means includes an end notification execution means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) that executes an end notification effect based on the transmission of the end notification command. 100, and a part for executing the same processing as steps S972 to S977 in the symbol control microcomputer 100a), the end notification command transmitting means ends the specific gaming state by the predetermining means. An end notification command (for example, commands A303 (H) to A305 (H) shown in FIG. 9) that can specify whether or not it is decided to execute the post-transition notification effect is transmitted, and the post-transition notification effect execution means is transmitted. Will end the specific gaming state by pre-determining means On the condition that an end notification command capable of specifying that it is determined to execute the post-transition notification effect is transmitted, the post-transition notification effect is executed instead of the end notification effect (for example, the effect control micro In the computer 100, the portion that executes steps S973a to S973k based on the fact that the big lottery re-lottery execution flag is set in step S1917 when it is determined as Y in step S1914 and step S1915, the symbol control microcomputer 100a When it is determined that Y is the same as in steps S1914 and S1915, the same processing as in steps S973a to S973k is executed based on the fact that the lottery re-lottery execution flag is set in the same processing as in step S1917. Part), production period selection The means is determined not to execute the post-transition notification effect when the pre-determining means ends the specific gaming state when it is determined to execute the post-transition notification effect when the pre-determination means ends the specific gaming state. Compared to the time when the end notification effect is produced, a longer period may be selected (the game control microcomputer 560 sets a longer time as the jackpot end time in step S457). .
According to such a configuration, when it is determined to execute the post-transition notification effect when ending the specific gaming state, and when it is determined not to execute the post-transition notification effect when ending the specific gaming state, In comparison, since it is configured to select a long period as the effect period of the end notification effect, the end notification effect is run unnecessarily long when the post-transition notification effect is not executed when the specific gaming state is ended. The situation where it is done can be prevented.

(3) The game control means transmits an end notification command (for example, an ending command) for executing an end notification effect (for example, an ending effect) for notifying the end of the specific game state when the specific game state is ended. End notification command transmission means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S448, S450, S452, S454, S455, and S456). End notification commands (for example, commands A300 (H) and A301 (H shown in FIG. 9) that can specify that it is determined that the condition is satisfied or that it is determined that the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied by the predetermination unit. ), A303 (H) to A305 (H)) (e.g. The portion of the control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S448, S450, S452, S454, and S455) and the display control means execute an end notification execution unit (for example, execute an end notification effect based on the transmission of the end notification command) (for example, , A portion that executes steps S972 to S977 in the production control microcomputer 100, a portion that executes the same processing as steps S972 to S977 in the design control microcomputer 100a), and a non-special display result derivation display means for abnormal reception On the condition that the non-special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display section, based on the fact that the end notification command that can be specified to be determined by the pre-determining means to be established is transmitted, End report by end report execution means An end-time notification effect executing means for executing an end-time notification effect for notifying that a predetermined transition condition has been established instead of the effect (for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control, Y is determined in step S1914 and step S1915). Sometimes, based on the fact that the big lottery re-lottery execution flag is set in step S1917, the portion that executes steps S973a to S973k, the symbol control microcomputer 100a, determines Y in the same processing as in steps S1914 and S1915. And a portion for executing the same processing as steps S973a to S973k based on the fact that the big lottery re-lottery execution flag is set by the same processing as step S1917.
According to such a configuration, an end-time notification that notifies that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied is transmitted based on the transmission of an end notification command that can be determined to determine that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Since the effect is configured to be executed, even when the display control unit cannot correctly receive the display result command, it can be notified that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Therefore, the internal state of the gaming machine and the display state can be matched without increasing the control burden of the game control means. In addition, since it is possible to produce an effect as if it was promoted to a special gaming state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game for the player. In addition, it does not give an impression that the player is disadvantaged as compared with the case where the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied after the notification that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Can be.

(4) The game control means transmits a specific game state start command (for example, a fanfare command) indicating that the specific game state is started (for example, step S1306 in the game control microcomputer 560). , S1309, S1311, S1313, S1315, S1316), and the specific gaming state start command transmission means is determined to establish a predetermined transition condition by the predetermining means, or predetermined by the predetermining means A specific gaming state start command (for example, commands A000 (H), A001 (H), A003 (H) to A005 (H) shown in FIG. 8) that can specify that it is determined that the transition condition is not satisfied is transmitted. (E.g., in the game control microcomputer 560) Steps S1306, S1309, S1311, S1313, and S1315), and the display control means is provided that the non-special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display section by the non-special display result derivation display means at the time of abnormal reception. The predetermined transition condition when the transition to the specific gaming state is made based on the transmission of the specific gaming state start command that can be specified that the predetermined transition condition is established by the pre-determining means. The post-transition notification effect executing means for executing the post-transition notification effect for notifying that the event has been established (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when it is determined as Y in step S1624 and step S1625, the lottery is redrawn in step S1626) Based on the execution flag being set, step S192 is performed. In the part for executing S1939, in the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a, when it is determined as Y in the same process as in steps S1624 and S1625, the re-lottery execution flag in the round is set in the same process as in step S1626. Basically, it may be configured to include a portion that executes the same processing as steps S1926 to S1939.
According to such a configuration, the transition for notifying that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied based on the transmission of the specific gaming state start command capable of specifying that it is determined that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Since the post-notification effect is configured to be executed, it is possible to notify that the predetermined transition condition has been established even when the display control unit cannot correctly receive the display result command. Therefore, the internal state of the gaming machine and the display state can be matched without increasing the control burden of the game control means. In addition, since it is possible to produce an effect as if it was promoted to a special gaming state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game for the player. In addition, it does not give an impression that the player is disadvantaged as compared with the case where the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied after the notification that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Can be.

(5) The game control means transmits a specific game state start command (for example, a fanfare command) indicating that the specific game state is started (for example, step S1306 in the game control microcomputer 560). , S1309, S1311, S1313, S1315, S1316), and the specific gaming state start command transmission means is determined to establish a predetermined transition condition by the predetermining means, or predetermined by the predetermining means A specific gaming state start command (for example, commands A000 (H), A001 (H), A003 (H) to A005 (H) shown in FIG. 8) that can specify that it is determined that the transition condition is not satisfied is transmitted. (E.g., in the game control microcomputer 560) Steps S1306, S1309, S1311, S1313, and S1315), and the display control means is provided that the non-special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display section by the non-special display result derivation display means at the time of abnormal reception. The predetermined transition condition when the transition to the specific gaming state is made based on the transmission of the specific gaming state start command that can be specified that the predetermined transition condition is established by the pre-determining means. The post-transition notification effect executing means for executing the post-transition notification effect for notifying that the event has been established (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when it is determined as Y in step S1624 and step S1625, the lottery is redrawn in step S1626) Based on the execution flag being set, step S192 is performed. In the part for executing S1939, in the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a, when it is determined as Y in the same process as in steps S1624 and S1625, the re-lottery execution flag in the round is set in the same process as in step S1626. On the basis of this, when it is informed that the predetermined transition condition is established in the post-transition notification effect by the post-transition notification effect execution means, the part that executes the same processing as steps S1926 to S1939), the end-time notification effect execution means End notification effect prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the end notification effect (for example, the part for controlling so as not to move to step S1917 when it is determined as Y in step S1916 in the effect control microcomputer 100, the design control microcomputer At 100a A portion that is controlled so as not to shift to the same process as in step S1917 when it is determined that the process is similar to that in step S1916.
According to such a configuration, since it is configured to prohibit the execution of the notification effect at the end when it is notified that the predetermined transition condition has been established in the post-transition notification effect, the predetermined notification condition is already set in the post-transition notification effect. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the end-time notification effect is further executed after the post-transition notification effect even though the transition condition is established.

  The present invention can be applied to a game such as a pachinko game machine, and can be applied to a game of a gaming machine in which the game state can be controlled to a special game state such as a probability change state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Variable display device 14 Start winning opening 31 Main board 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 560 Game control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A specific game state having a variable display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result, and advantageous for the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit And when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is more likely to be the specific display result compared to the normal state after the specific game state ends. A gaming machine to be transferred,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Of the electrical parts used for the game effect, comprising at least display control means for controlling the display state of the variable display unit,
The game control means includes
Predetermining means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit is the specific display result and whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied;
Display result command transmission means for transmitting a display result command capable of specifying the determination result by the prior determination means,
The display control means includes
Predetermined result information storage means for storing predetermined result information indicating a determination result by the predetermining means;
Predetermined result information for clearing the predetermined result information stored in the predetermined result information storage unit based on reception of a predetermined command before the display result command is transmitted by the display result command transmitting unit Clearing means,
After the preset result information stored in the preset result information storage unit is cleared by the preset result information clearing unit, it is specified by the display result command transmitted by the display result command transmitting unit. Predetermined result information storage control means for performing control for storing the predetermined result information in the predetermined result information storage means;
The predetermination result information storage means stores the predetermination result information, executes variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit based on the read out predetermination result information, and a variable display time A variable display executing means for deriving and displaying a display result on the variable display unit based on the elapsed time;
The variable display execution means includes
The display result that can be specified by the pre-determining means to determine that the display result of the variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit is the specific display result and to be determined to satisfy the predetermined transition condition When the command is received, based on the fact that the variable display time has elapsed, as the specific display result, the special display result indicating the transition to the special game state after the specific game state ends is the variable display. Special display result derivation display means for derivation display on the part;
The display result that can be specified by the predetermining means to determine that the display result of the variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit is the specific display result and that the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied When the command is received, based on the fact that the variable display time has elapsed, as the specific display result, the non-special display result indicating that the special game state is not shifted to after the specific game state ends is variable. Non-special display result derivation display means for derivation display on the display unit,
The display result that can be specified by the pre-determining means to determine that the display result of the variable display of the identification information of the variable display unit is the specific display result and to be determined to satisfy the predetermined transition condition Even when a command is received, the non-special display result can be derived and displayed on the variable display section as the specific display result on the basis that the variable display time has elapsed. .

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