JP4282689B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, and a slot machine, and in particular, a variation display device that performs a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and derives and displays a display result. And a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device is a predetermined specific display result.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is provided with a variable display device that displays a variation of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each of symbols, etc., and derives and displays a display result. A pachinko game controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variation display of the identification information on the display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (hit game display result) There is a machine. Some of these gaming machines are controlled to a high probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result is higher than that in the normal state after the specific game state ends.

In some of such gaming machines, there is a certain effect indicating whether or not it is controlled to a high probability state as follows. For example, as an example of performing such an effect, a mini-game that a player can participate by operating an operation input button in a jackpot gaming state that is a specific gaming state, and the number of successful games in the mini-game. In response to this, there is a display in which identification information with different probability change rates is displayed in a variable manner (re-variable display) (Patent Document 1).
JP-A-2005-131142 (paragraph numbers 0059 to 0061, FIG. 12)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not it is controlled to a high probability state by the mini-game and identification information variation display during the specific gaming state, After the end of the specific gaming state, the player could not have a sense of expectation as to whether or not it was controlled to a high probability state.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention not to lose the player's expectation for a high probability state after the end of a specific gaming state.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display device (variable display device 9) is provided that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) each identifiable and derives and displays a display result. When the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result), a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player There,
Whether to control to the specific gaming state, and control to a high probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result is higher than the normal state different from the specific gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. Predetermining means (S25 in FIG. 20, S28, S41 in FIG. 21) for determining whether or not to derive and display the display result of the variable display;
The production mode (probability variation production mode) of the production performed in the production device including the variation display device over a plurality of times of variation display is a plurality of types of production modes (probability change notification production mode, first to third). Production mode determination means (S291 in FIG. 32, S401 to S418 in FIG. 33, S330 in FIG. 36, S340 to S351 in FIG.
On the basis of the result determined by the effect mode determining means, an effect mode is selected, and effect mode execution means (S500 to S503 in FIG. 29, S254, S256, S258, S260, S262 in FIG. S234, S235, S237) of FIG.
The production mode determining means includes
After-end effect mode determining means (S344, S347 in FIG. 37) for determining that the effect mode after the end of the specific gaming state is the first effect mode (first probability change effect mode);
Based on a predetermined condition (reach performed not only when a big hit is determined, but a big jackpot notice) may be established regardless of the determination result by the prior determination means in the first production mode. A higher rate is obtained when the high probability state is controlled than when the high probability state is not controlled (like the relationship between the type of reach in FIG. 38 and the number of promoted determinations of RS5) Depending on the type of reach, the rate of determination to promote the probabilistic effect mode differs accordingly, and the higher rate when the high probability state is controlled than when the high probability state is not controlled (second implementation) Note that the probable effect mode is promoted according to the type of jackpot notice, such as the relationship between the type of jackpot notice in FIG. , And the ratio when the high probability state is controlled is higher than that when the high probability state is not controlled based on the type of jackpot notice (the third embodiment is additionally written)). second effect mode is shifted to the (second probability variation effect mode) (promotion games in FIG 12 (A13) ~ (A17) , S235, S403 of FIG. 33 in FIG. 31) first transition effect mode decision to determine that Means (S402 to S406 in FIG. 33 in which the contents have been replaced by the writing in the second embodiment and the writing in the third embodiment, S439aY and S448 in FIG. 35) ;
Based on a predetermined condition that can be established regardless of the determination result by the prior determination means when in the second effect mode (a probability change effect mode in which the player's reliability is high). At a higher rate when it is not controlled to the high probability state than when it is controlled to the probability state (in the non-probability state, it is easier to shift to the probability variation effect mode in the non-probability state), And a second transition effect mode determining means for determining to shift to the first effect mode (a probability change effect mode in which the player's reliability with respect to being controlled to the probability change state is low) .

According to such a configuration, it is determined that the effect mode after the end of the specific gaming state is the first effect mode, and when it is the first effect mode, the determination result by the predetermining means is any Transition to the second effect mode at a higher rate when the state is controlled to the high probability state than when the state is not controlled to the high probability state based on a predetermined condition that may be satisfied even if the result is a decision result Is determined. Thereby, the effect mode of the effect performed over a plurality of variable displays after the end of the specific gaming state becomes the first effect mode, and when the first effect mode is the first effect mode, the determination result by the predetermining means is Transition to the second effect mode at a higher rate when the state is controlled to the high probability state than when the state is not controlled to the high probability state based on a predetermined condition that can be satisfied in any case Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the expectation of the high probability state by shifting to the second performance mode after the end of the specific gaming state. It is possible to give a player a positive sense of expectation that an effect is performed in an effect mode with a high degree of reliability of being controlled. Furthermore, since it is determined to shift to the second production mode based on a predetermined condition that can be satisfied regardless of the determination result by the prior determination means, the determination result is limited to the determination result by the prior determination means. It is possible to make a transition to the second presentation mode without being determined, and it is decided to make a transition to the second presentation mode based on a condition that is not established unless the determination result by the predetermining means is any of the determination results. As compared with the above, by shifting to the second effect mode in the game, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to have a positive expectation for the high probability state. Furthermore, since it is determined to shift to the first effect mode based on a predetermined condition that can be established regardless of the result of determination by the predetermining means in the second effect mode. It is possible to shift to the first production mode without being limited to the determination result by the prior determination means.

(2) Game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command (effect control command) for controlling the variable display device;
Production control means (production control microcomputer 800) for controlling the production apparatus including the variable display device based on the command from the game control means,
The game control means includes
The pre-determining means;
Variation pattern determining means (S80a in FIG. 22) for determining a variation pattern in the variation display of the identification information based on the determination result by the prior determination means;
A high-probability notification effect for determining whether or not the high-probability notification effect is to be performed at least by the end of the specific gaming state. Determining means (S46, S47 in FIG. 21);
Command transmission means for transmitting a result command (display result command) for specifying the determination result by the prior determination means and a variation pattern command (variation pattern command) for specifying the determination result by the variation pattern determination means (S108 in FIG. 18)
At least one of the result command and the variation pattern command is a command that can specify the determination result of the high-probability notification effect determining means (FIG. 10),
The production control means includes
Based on the result command and the variation pattern command, variation display execution means (S501 to S503 in FIG. 29) for deriving and displaying a display result after starting the variation display of the identification information;
High probability notification effect execution means (S505 and S506 in FIG. 29) for performing the high probability notification effect based on the determination result of the high probability notification effect determination means specified by at least one of the result command and the variation pattern command. )When,
The effect mode determining means;
The production mode execution means,
Wherein the presentation mode after completion of a specific game state, said by the after the end effect mode determining means first directing mode when not determined that performing the high probability notification effect by pre-Symbol high probability notification effect determination means It shall be the (S344 of FIG. 37, S347).

  According to such a configuration, on the side of the effect control means, it is determined that the effect mode after the end of the specific gaming state when it is not determined to perform the high-probability notification effect is the first effect mode. Therefore, even when the high-probability notification effect is not performed, the player may be in a high-probability state. You can prevent it from being lost.

(3) When the reach is established as a predetermined condition, the first transition effect mode determining means determines to shift to the second effect mode at a different rate depending on the type of reach (FIG. 38 ( Note that the second embodiment)).

According to such a configuration, when reach is established as a predetermined condition, it is determined to shift to the second effect mode at a different rate depending on the type of reach, so which type of reach is reach The player can be interested in what will happen.

(4) When the predetermined notice notification is established as a predetermined condition, the first transition effect mode determining means makes a transition to the second effect mode at a different rate depending on the type of the predetermined notice information. Determine (FIG. 39 (note that the third embodiment is written).

According to such a configuration, when a predetermined notice notification is established as a predetermined condition, it is determined to shift to the second effect mode at a different rate depending on the type of the predetermined notice notice. It is possible to make the player interested in what kind of notice notification is performed.

( 5 ) The effect mode determination means determines an effect mode to be shifted at a different rate based on whether or not the high probability state is controlled when the effect is performed in the first effect mode. (As shown in FIG. 41, since the rate at which the item count increases at the time of probability change and at the time of non-change probability is different, the rate at which the production mode to be shifted is changed at the time of probability change and at the time of non-change probability)
The effect mode execution means is an image count effect means (S501 to S503 in FIG. 29) that performs display for counting a predetermined count target image (fortune ticket) as an effect in the first effect mode in the variable display device. 42, S231e and S231f in FIG. 42, S291a in FIG. 50, S261 to S275a in FIG. 51, and S451 to S463 in FIG.
The image counting effect means has a different count value (the count value of the counted image to be counted is different according to the determined effect mode before the transition to the effect mode determined by the effect mode determination means. An effect (FIG. 49) reaching 10 sheets and 15 sheets) is performed.

  According to such a configuration, when the effect is performed in the first effect mode, the effect mode to be shifted is determined at a different rate based on whether or not the high probability state is controlled. And as an effect in the 1st effect mode, before changing to the determined effect mode, according to the determined effect mode, the effect which the count value of the count object image counted reaches a different count value Is done. Thereby, since the player's expectation to the high probability state can be varied according to the count value of the count target image, the player is interested in the content of how many count target images are counted. You can have it. In this way, the player's interest can be improved by directing the transition of the gaming state related to the high probability state.

( 6 ) The effect mode determining means determines an effect mode to be shifted at a different rate based on whether or not the high-probability state is controlled when the effect is performed in the first effect mode. (As shown in FIG. 47, since the rate at which the item count increases at the time of probability change and at the time of non-change probability is different, the rate at which the production mode to be shifted is changed between the time of probability change and the time of non-change probability)
The effect mode execution means counts a predetermined first counting object image (fortune ticket) and a second counting object image (a money fortune ticket) as effects in the first effect mode in the variable display device. And image counting effect means (S501 to S503 in FIG. 29, S231e and S231f in FIG. 42, S291a in FIG. 50, S451 to S463 in FIG. 52, and S261 to S275b in FIG. 54).
The image counting effect unit is configured to count the first count target image and the second count according to the determined effect mode before shifting to the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining unit. Of the target images, an effect (FIG. 53) is performed in which the count value of the count target image associated in advance with the determined effect mode reaches a predetermined count value (10, 10).

  According to such a configuration, when the effect is performed in the first effect mode, the effect mode to be shifted is determined at a different rate based on whether or not the high probability state is controlled. And as an effect in the 1st effect mode, before shifting to the determined effect mode, according to the determined effect mode, the counted 1st count object image and the 2nd count object image Among them, an effect is performed in which the count value of the count target image associated in advance with the determined effect mode reaches a predetermined count value. Thereby, the player's expectation to the high probability state can be made different according to the count values of the first count target image and the second count target image, so how many count target images are counted. It is possible to make the player interested in the contents of the production. In this way, the player's interest can be improved by directing the transition of the gaming state related to the high probability state.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine. A variation display device that performs a variation display of the identification information and derives and displays a display result, and when the display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display device becomes a predetermined specific display result, the player Any gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player may be used.

[First Embodiment]
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 the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing the front of the game board.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding 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, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 for storing game balls (hit balls) as game media. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the playing balls, and a player can operate. An operation button 88 is 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. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Near the center of the game area 7, there is provided a variable display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display regions each displaying a decorative symbol for effect. In addition, a special symbol display device (special symbol display device) 8 that variably displays special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is provided at the top of the variable display device 9. The fluctuation display device 9 has, for example, three fluctuation display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The variable display device 9 displays decorative symbols as decorative information as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified during the variable symbol display period of the special symbols by the special symbol indicator 8. To do. The variable display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 800 (see FIG. 4) mounted on an effect control board 80 described later. Since the display portion of the special symbol display 8 is small, the variation display mode and the display result of the variation display are difficult to see compared with the variation display device 9, so the player mainly pays attention to the variation display device 9.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to display various numbers such as 0 to 99 in a variable manner in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp the type of winning. The variable display device 9 is realized by an image display device including a liquid crystal display device. The variation display device 9 displays the variation of the decorative symbol during the variation display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the liquid crystal display device is used as the variable display device 9 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display device 9 may be a CRT, plasma display, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display. Other image display type display devices such as those using the above may be used.

  Below the variable display device 9 are provided four special symbol hold memory indicators 18 for displaying the number of memorized valid 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). It has been. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of lit LEDs by 1 each time there is a start winning in the start winning opening 14. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved storage by winning to the start winning opening 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  Below the variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 having a start winning port 14 is provided. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces in such a manner that it can be opened and closed. The movable piece of the variable winning ball device 15 is driven by the solenoid 16 to be in an open state for a predetermined period when an opening condition described later is satisfied. When the movable piece of 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), and the player is in an advantageous state (first state). . On the other hand, when the movable piece of the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (it is difficult to start winning), which is disadvantageous for the player (second state). It becomes. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. In this way, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. The winning ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 20 is detected by the count switch 23.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 that displays a variable symbol as a plurality of types of identification information is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the variable winning ball device 15 is established, and the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. Become. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of stored effective passing spheres that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the number of start passing memories. Yes. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, the memory data of the start passage memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol start memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, and 39. The winning of the game balls to the winning ports 29, 30, 33, 39 is detected by the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, respectively. 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. Around the left and right of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects 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 pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. Is provided. Further, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various light emitting means such as a prize ball lamp 51, a ball break lamp 52, a decoration lamp 25, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are controlled to be lit (lamp control) by a lamp driver board 35 described later. . Further, sound generation control (sound control) from the speaker 27 is performed by an audio output board 70 described later.

  The card unit 50 includes, for example, a usable display lamp that indicates whether or not the card unit 50 is in a usable state, a connected table direction indicator that indicates which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the card unit 50, and a card. Check the card insertion indicator lamp indicating that a card has been inserted into the unit 50, the card insertion slot into which a card as a recording medium is inserted, and the mechanism of the card reader / writer provided on the back of the card insertion slot. A card unit lock is provided for releasing the card unit 50 in the case of doing so.

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display if the variation display of the symbol can be started. If the symbol display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a big hit and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined opening end condition is satisfied. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit value. Control in which the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is continuously repeated in this way is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. The upper limit value of the number of times the continuation right is generated varies depending on the type of jackpot, and is set to a predetermined number such as 15 rounds or 2 rounds.

  In the case of this embodiment, as the types of jackpots, the 15th round jackpot (hereinafter referred to as 15R jackpot) in which the continuation right is established unconditionally until the 15th round is the final round, and the second round is As the final round, there is provided a 2-round probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as 2R probability variation big hit) in which the continuation right is established unconditionally until the second round. Thereby, in the case of 15R big hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be released 15 times, and in the case of 2R positive big hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is always opened twice. Will be. However, the release end condition at the time of 15R big hit is one of the two conditions, that is, until 30 seconds (predetermined time) elapses after the release, or until 10 (predetermined number) game balls are won. It is established when established. In addition, the release end condition at the time of the 2R probability variable big hit is one of two conditions: 1 second (predetermined time) has elapsed since the release, or 10 (predetermined number) game balls have won. It is established when is established. In the case of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of 15R big hit and 2R probability variation big hit are provided.

  The special symbol display result when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped is a predetermined special big hit symbol (15R first positive variable big hit symbol, 15R second positive variable big hit symbol, 2R first) In the case of 1-probable big hit symbol, 2R 2nd probable big hit symbol), the probability of a big hit after the big hit gaming state is higher than the normal gaming state (low probability low base state described later) which is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state It becomes an advantageous state for the player, that is, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state). Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probability variation state (state other than the probability variation state) is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  Among the 15R big hits, those that are in the probability variation state are called 15R probability big hits. There are multiple types of 15R probability variation big hits. The 2R probability variation big hits are all in a state of probability variation, and a plurality of types are provided.

  In addition, the special symbol display result when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped is a predetermined big hit symbol (15R first positive variation big hit symbol, 15R short short hit big symbol, 2R first positive variation). In the case of the big hit symbol), after the big hit gaming state, it is controlled to the short time state which is the variable time shortening state. The short time state means that each of the variable display times (from the start of the change) of the special symbol display 8, the variable display device 9, and the normal symbol display 10 as compared to the normal game state (the low probability low base state described later). This is a control state in which the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage by shortening the display result display time. Furthermore, during the time-shortening state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. In the short-time state, the display time of the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, so that the number of reserved memories to be described later is exhausted early, and the start winnings that have occurred exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories are invalidated. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, when considering from the aspect of paying out the game ball according to the winning, in the short time state, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the non-time short state, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes the winning symbol. Based on the fact that the probability is increased, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of winning is increased, and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of hitting is increased once, it is variable compared with the normal gaming state. The winning ball device 15 is likely to be in an open state. Therefore, in the short-time state, winning in the start winning opening 14 (including both cases where the start winning is valid and invalid) is likely to occur, so the number of game balls (hit hit) into the game area 7 The ratio of the number of game balls (the number of payout balls) to be paid out as prize balls according to the winnings is larger than the normal game state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls by winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a normal gaming state having a lower base compared to such a high base state Such a non-time-short state is called a low base state.

  Among the 15R big hits, those controlled to a high probability state and a short time state after the big hit gaming state are called 15R first probability variable big hits. Among the 15R big hits, those that are controlled to the high probability state after the big hit gaming state but are not controlled to the short-time state are called 15R second probability variable big hits. Of the 15R big hits, those that are not controlled to the high probability state after the big hit gaming state but are controlled to the time-short state are called 15R hourly big hits. Among the 15R big hits, those that are not controlled to the high probability state after the big hit gaming state and are not controlled to the short-time state are called 15R normal big hits. Of the 2R probability variation big hits, those that are controlled to a high probability state and a short time state after the big hit gaming state are called 2R first probability variation big hits. Of the 2R probability variable big hits, those that are controlled to a high probability state after the big hit gaming state but are not controlled to the short-time state are called 2R second probability variable big hits. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  In addition, when the special symbol display result when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped is a predetermined small hit symbol, the variable is specially variable in the same manner as in the big hit game state of 2R probability variable big hit. The winning ball device 20 is a small hit that becomes a hit gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a small hit gaming state) in which the winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice. Specifically, in the small hit gaming state, it is set as a predetermined series of operations that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice, and such a series of operations is performed only once. Thus, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice, it is closed. More specifically, in the small hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for the same time (1 second) as the first round of the 2R probability variable big hit, the first and second of the 2R probability variable big hit The closed state is set to the closed state after the same time (1 second) as the interval time between rounds, and further opened to the same time (1 second) as the second round per 2R probability variation big. In such a small hit, unlike the case of 2R probability variable big hit, the big hit probability and the base state after the small hit gaming state are the same as the gaming state before the small hit gaming state and do not change. Such a big hit probability and a base high / low state are called probability / base states.

  The various big hits and small hits shown above may be collectively called hits. Further, the various big hit big hit game states and the small hit game state described above may be collectively referred to as a hit game state. In each of the 2R probability variable big hit and small hit, the winning game state is such that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a short time of 1 second, a short number of times of 2 times, which is a win for the player. It is difficult to recognize.

  The 15R normal big hit is a big hit that becomes a low-probability state and a low base state by not being in a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and not being in a short-time state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The 15R first probability variation big hit is a big hit that becomes a high probability state and a high base state by being in a probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished and being in a short time state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The 15R second probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state and does not become a time-short state, and thus has a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state. The 15R hourly big hit is a big hit that becomes a low probability state and a high base state by not being in a probable change state after the big hit gaming state is ended, and becoming in the time shorter state. Such a state having a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a low probability high base state. The 2R first probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state after completion of the jackpot gaming state and becomes a high probability and high base state by becoming a time-short state. The 2R second-probability big hit is a big hit that becomes a probable change state after the big-hit gaming state ends and does not become a time-short state, thereby achieving a high-probability low base state.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined is based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  For each of the 15R normal big hit, 15R first positive change big hit, 15R second positive change big hit, 15R short time big hit, 2R first positive change big hit, and 2R second positive change big hit, special symbol big hit display results are predetermined. . A special symbol jackpot display result indicating 15R normal jackpot is called a 15R normal jackpot display result. The special symbol jackpot display result indicating the 15R first probability variation jackpot is referred to as a 15R first probability variation jackpot display result. The special symbol jackpot display result indicating the 15R second probability variation jackpot is called the 15R second probability variation jackpot display result. A special symbol jackpot display result indicating a short jackpot at 15R is called a short jackpot display result at 15R. The special symbol jackpot display result indicating the 2R first probability variation jackpot is called the 2R first probability variation jackpot display result. The special symbol jackpot display result indicating the 2R second probability variation jackpot is called the 2R second probability variation jackpot display result.

  The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the variable display device 9 are variably displayed in a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variation display in order to enhance the decoration effect of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display 8. It is a symbol with a special meaning. For example, the predetermined relationship with respect to the symbol includes, for example, the relationship in which the variation display of the decorative symbol starts when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the display result of the special symbol at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. This includes a relationship in which the decorative symbol display result is derived and displayed and the decorative symbol variation display is terminated. When a special jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a display result by the special symbol display 8, the left, middle and right symbols are displayed in a slotted pattern (when 15R jackpot) or other than a slotted pattern by the variable display device 9. A big hit symbol combination that is a chance (a 2R probability variation big hit) constituted by a combination of symbols is derived and displayed as a display result. Here, the chance is a combination of symbols constituted by combinations of symbols other than the above-mentioned slotted eyes, and is determined in advance as a display result that provides a chance to the player. Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  Since the special symbol display 8 and the fluctuation display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above, the fluctuation display results may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation display unit in the following description.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the variable display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of the present embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is displayed. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the variable display device 9). Of these, all or some of the display area on the active line) Are in a variable display in synchronism while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the variable display is performed in all of the left, middle and right display areas in the variable display device 9, Same state) the variation displayed with the symbol are aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. 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 display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background image of the variable display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  Further, for the variable display device 9, there is a case where a big hit notice, which is a notice effect for notifying that a big hit is given, is performed in the variable display that triggers the generation of the big hit.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the variable display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, and the like. Various boards such as a mounted game control board (main board) 31, an audio output board 70, a lamp driver board (not shown), and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted. Is installed.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power supply substrate 910 and a touch sensor substrate 91A on which power supply circuits for generating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted. Although most of the power supply substrate 910 overlaps with the main substrate 31, there is an exposed portion that is exposed so as to be visible from the outside without overlapping the main substrate 31. The exposed portion is supplied with the main board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (electric power) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is provided a power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off the power supply to the component operating by this. Furthermore, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch in the exposed portion (inside the substrate).

  An electrical component control means including an electrical component control microcomputer is mounted on the electrical component control board. The electrical component control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 970, fluctuation display device 9, lamp) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. And light emitters such as LEDs, speakers 27, etc.). Hereinafter, description may be made by including the main board 31 in the electric component control board. In that case, the electrical component control means mounted on the electrical component control board includes a game control means and means for controlling the electrical components provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a command signal from the game control means and the like. Each of them. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed above. The terminal board 160 includes at least a ball break terminal for introducing the output of the ball break detection switch 167 and outputting it externally, a prize ball terminal for outputting prize ball information (prize ball number signal) and a ball. A ball lending terminal for externally outputting lending information (ball lending number signal) is provided. Near the center, an information terminal board (information output board) 36 provided with terminals for outputting various information from the main board 31 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed.

  The game ball stored in the storage tank 38 passes through a guide rail (not shown), and reaches a ball payout device covered with a payout case 40A through a curve rod. A ball break switch 187 as a game medium break detection means is provided on the upper part of the ball payout device. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device stops. The ball break switch 187 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the ball break detection switch 167 for detecting the shortage of supply balls in the storage tank 38 is also an upstream portion of the guide rail (in the storage tank 38). (Proximate part). When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning prizes or game balls based on ball lending requests are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 becomes full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball passage. When the game ball is further paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as a storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as a storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 4 also shows a payout control board 37, a lamp driver board 35, an audio output board 70, an interface board 66, a relay board 77, and an effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. . The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 560 that is a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, a count An input driver circuit 58 for supplying a signal from the switch 23 and winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 15, and a special variable winning ball device 20 An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the game machine according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560, and various information signals according to the command from the game control microcomputer 560 to send various information signals to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a hall computer. The device installed in An information output circuit 53 which is mounted.

  Note that the 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 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 for detecting the winning is also a winning detecting means for detecting the winning of the game ball in the winning area.

  Even if a pass gate such as the gate 32 is used, a game ball enters the pass gate if the prize ball is paid out, and a switch (for example, a switch provided in the pass gate (for example, The gate switch 32a) becomes a winning detection means. Further, the number of game balls won in the big winning opening is detected 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.

  The game control microcomputer 560 is a control means for controlling the progress of the game, and includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, and a storage means (variation data is stored as work memory). It includes a RAM 55 as a variable data storage means), a CPU 56 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, and an I / O port 506. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the one-chip microcomputer may include at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56. Further, the ROM 54 and the I / O port 506 may be externally attached or built in.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, what the game control microcomputer 560 described below executes (or performs processing) means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 560 including a CPU 56.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part of the RAM 55 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Or all the contents are preserved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state 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. 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 storage area of the 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. Therefore, during the period in which the reset signal is at a high level, an allowance signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer is output, and during 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 electrical component control board (including the main board 31), or a reset circuit is mounted on one or more of the plurality of electrical component control boards, and a reset signal is output therefrom. You may make it supply to another electric component control board.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 910 has dropped to a predetermined value or less is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560 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 game control microcomputer 560.

  The clear signal is branched in the main board 31 and is also supplied to the payout control board 37. 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.

  The game control microcomputer 560 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing effect control including display control, sound control, and lamp control to the effect control board 80. The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 and performs an electric component control means such as an effect control microcomputer 800 for performing display control in the variable display device 9. Is installed.

  The production control microcomputer 800 includes a production control program including a display control program and various information such as various control data, a ROM 84, a RAM 85 used as a work memory, and display control according to the program. A CPU 86 for performing the operation and an I / O port 87 are included. Between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, eight signal lines for transmitting an effect control command and a signal line for an effect control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal are provided. The effect control microcomputer 800 receives effect control commands from the eight signal lines at the capture timing indicated by the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 800 performs display control of the variable display device 9 and speaker 27 in order to perform display control, sound control and lamp control to be performed in response to the effect indicated by the received effect control command. Drive signals and various lamp drive signals. Thereby, when the effect control is performed based on the effect control command, the sound control and the lamp control are performed by the effect control microcomputer 800 in accordance with the display control of the variable display device 9. That is, the display control microcomputer 800 performs display control of the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command, and performs sound control and lamp control corresponding to the display control contents, thereby displaying the variable display device 9 display. Sound control and lamp control in accordance with the control effects are performed. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 800 controls various display effects such as variable display of the variable display device 9 according to the effect control command, and the prize ball lamp 51, the ball-out lamp 52, the decoration lamp 25, Control related to various effects including control of the top frame lamp 28a, left frame lamp 28b, and right frame lamp 28c (lamp control) and game sound generation control (sound control) using the speaker 27 is performed.

  In addition to the effect control microcomputer 800, the effect control board 80 is mounted with a VDP, a character ROM, and a VRAM (not shown). The VDP is a processing device having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function, and performs display control of the variable display device 9. The CPU 86 transmits control data for displaying an image according to the display control command to the VDP according to the received effect control command. Then, in order to display an image according to the control data transmitted as described above, the VDP reads necessary data from the character ROM. The character ROM is for storing image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 in advance.

  The VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 86, and the VRAM is mapped there. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 according to the image data of the character ROM, and the VDP expands the image data in the VRAM. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. The image data developed in the VRAM is output to the variable display device 9.

  The production control microcomputer 800 outputs a sound such as a sound effect from the speaker 27 by outputting a drive signal of the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70. The effect control microcomputer 800 controls the light emitting means as described above by outputting drive signals of various light emitting means to the lamp driver board 35. Thus, sound control and light emission control are performed in response to (in synchronization with) the effect display on the variable display device 9.

  In addition, an operation signal from the operation button 88 is input to the effect control microcomputer 800. The effect control microcomputer 800 performs control for giving a predetermined effect, such as controlling an image displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with an operation signal from the operation button 88.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a detailed circuit configuration of the main board 31.
In addition to the ROM 54, RAM 55, CPU 56, and I / O port 506, the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 includes a clock circuit 501, a reset controller 502 that functions as system reset means, random number circuits 503a and 503b, and A CTC 504 for sending an interrupt request signal to the CPU is incorporated.

  The clock circuit 501 outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and generates a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined period generated by dividing the system clock signal by a power of 2 (= 128) to each of the random number circuits 503a and 503b. Output. When a low level signal is input for a predetermined period, the reset controller 502 outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and the random number circuits 503a and 503b to reset the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is equipped with two random number circuits 503a and 503b having different ranges of values of random numbers that can be generated. The random number circuit 503a is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 12-bit random number circuit) that generates a 12-bit pseudo-random number. The 12-bit random number circuit 503a has a function of generating a random number having a value within a range that can be generated by 12 bits (that is, a range from 0 to 4095). The random number circuit 503b is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 16-bit random number circuit) that generates a 16-bit pseudo-random number. The 16-bit random number circuit 503b has a function of generating a random number having a value in a range that can be generated in 16 bits (that is, a range from 0 to 65535). One of the two random number circuits 503a and 503b selected in advance is used for generating a random number.

  In this embodiment, the case where the game control microcomputer 560 includes two random number circuits will be described. However, the game control microcomputer 560 may include one random number circuit, and may include three or more random number circuits. A random number circuit may be incorporated. In this embodiment, when the 12-bit random number circuit 503a and the 16-bit random number circuit 503b are comprehensively expressed, or when indicating either the 12-bit random number circuit 503a or the 16-bit random number circuit 503b, This is called a random number circuit 503.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 256) are set. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated in step 1 is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit 503 as the random number value R1 when the start winning to the start winning opening 14 occurs, and generates a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the numerical data. It is determined whether or not to make a big hit. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 is a big hit such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, or a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 55. Initial value of numerical data that the random number circuit 503 updates numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using an ID number (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). Set as. Thereby, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved. Further, when setting the initial value, by performing a predetermined calculation using the ID number, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the initial value of the random number only by looking at the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the transition condition to the big hit state from being illegally established by an action such as generating a capture signal using a radio signal to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can be improved.

  Next, a random counter serving as numerical data updating means for updating numerical data using software in order to generate random numbers used for control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a random counter used by the game control microcomputer 560 to generate random numbers used for game control. FIG. 6 shows random counters R2 to R8 as an example of the random counter.

  As described above, whether or not to make a big hit (hit determination) is performed using R1 that is a random value generated by the random number circuit 503 that is a hardware circuit. The random value used is generated using a numerical value updated by software executed by the game control microcomputer 560.

  When R2 is determined in advance to generate a big hit based on the big hit determination using R1, 15R normal big hit, 15R first positive change big hit, 15R second positive change big hit, 15R short time big hit, 2R first positive change big hit, Also, numerical data updating means (random) for generating random numbers used for determining which type of jackpot to decide which type of jackpot of the 2R second probability variation jackpot and determining the jackpot symbol of the special symbol Counter). R2 is configured to count up from “0” to “99” which is the upper limit thereof, and to count up again from “0”. This R2 is added and updated by 1 every 2 msec.

  When a valid start winning (start winning when the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit number) is detected by the start switch 14a, each of the aforementioned R1 and R2 is extracted accordingly and the stored data is stored. Is stored in the RAM 55. For R1, whether or not the extracted value of R1 stored in the RAM 55 matches the predetermined jackpot determination value at the stage before the special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 is started. Is judged. In this determination, if they match, it is determined to generate a big hit using the display result of the variable display as the big hit display result, and the above-described big hit gaming state control is performed. If they do not match, it is determined that the display result of the variable display is not a big hit. In a low probability state other than the high probability state which is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to one numerical value, for example. In a high probability state that is a probabilistic change state, the big hit judgment value is set to a plurality of numerical values (in this case, the big hit judgment value is set so that the numerical order does not become an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent bias in the big hit judgment value. The probability of hitting a jackpot is improved as compared with the low probability state.

  The value of R2 selects and determines the jackpot type and jackpot symbol at the same time based on the value of R2 (as described above, the jackpot type and jackpot symbol have a one-to-one relationship, so the type of jackpot In the jackpot type selection table that is set so that the selection ratio of the jackpot type is different depending on the probability and the base state, the above jackpot type and jackpot symbol Assigned and associated. The big hit type selection table is stored in the ROM 54. The extracted value of R2 stored as described above is read at a predetermined timing before starting the variable symbol display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and the read R2 value indicates which type of jackpot and jackpot in the jackpot type selection table. It is determined whether the symbol corresponds to the jackpot symbol. Then, the jackpot of the type corresponding to the extracted value of R2 is selected and determined as the jackpot type generated as a result of the variable display, and the jackpot symbol of the type corresponding to the extracted value of R2 (the jackpot type corresponding to the extracted value of R2 is changed to The corresponding jackpot symbol) is selected and determined as a jackpot display result derived and displayed as a display result in the special symbol variation display.

  R3 is determined to be out of hit when it is determined that no big hit is generated by the big hit determination using R1, and when it is determined that no small hit is generated by the small hit determination using R7. Numerical data updating means for generating random numbers used to randomly determine which type of outlier symbol is displayed as the display result of the variable symbol display of the special symbol indicator 8 Random counter). R3 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit of “5”, and then count up from “0” again, adding 1 every 2 msec and interrupt processing remaining time. Updated. The value of R3 is assigned and associated with each of the special symbols. R3 is extracted at a predetermined timing before starting the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the value of R3 selected by lottery is determined as the off symbol.

  Here, the count-up operation in the remaining interrupt processing time performed in a predetermined random counter such as R3 will be described. The CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 performs various controls by periodically executing interrupt processing. For a certain interrupt processing, after the interrupt processing is executed, the period until the start of the next execution of the interrupt processing is Waiting for interrupt processing. In such a surplus time of interrupt processing waiting for the interrupt processing, repeatedly executing the random counter addition update processing using the loop processing is referred to as counting up in the surplus interrupt processing time.

  R4 is a numerical data update means (random) used to generate random numbers used to randomly select and determine a variation pattern that is a variation display pattern of the special symbol display 8 and the variation display device 9 (referred to as variation pattern determination). Counter). R4 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “199” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”, and once every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Added and updated. Based on the relationship between the predetermined count value and the variation pattern based on the value of the counter extracted from R4 at a predetermined timing such as when the variation of the special symbol is started, from among a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance. The variation pattern used for variation display is selected and determined. Each fluctuation pattern has a predetermined fluctuation display time (the time from the start of fluctuation display until the display result is derived and displayed, also called the fluctuation time). The variable display time is selected and determined. Data that defines the relationship between the count value of R4 and a plurality of types of variation patterns is set in a variation pattern table stored in the ROM 54.

  When R5 is determined not to generate a big hit by the big hit determination using R1 for the variable display device 9, and when it is determined not to generate a small hit by the small hit determination using R7 That is, when it is determined to be out of place, whether the reach display mode described above is formed during the variable display (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”) or the reach display mode is not formed (hereinafter referred to as non-reach out). It is a numerical data updating means (random counter) for reach determination for generating a random number used for determining at random. R5 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “39”, and then count up again from “0”, and add 1 every 2 msec and interrupt processing remaining time. Updated. At the stage before determining the variation pattern, the value of R5 is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted value of R5 matches a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display where the display result is out of control. On the other hand, if these values do not match, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed so as not to reach the reach state during variable display where the display result is out of place.

  R6 is a numerical data update means (random counter) for generating random numbers used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for the variable display of the normal symbol display 10. R6 is configured to count up from an initial value such as “0”, count up to its upper limit “11”, and then count up again from the initial value such as “0”, and every 2 msec. One is added and updated. When a valid start passage is detected by the gate switch 32a, the R6 random number is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value coincides with a predetermined hit determination value at a stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, and if it matches, the normal symbol hit may be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be off and the above-described control is not performed.

  R7 is a small hit determination for generating a random number used to randomly determine whether or not to make a small hit when the variable display device 9 is determined not to be a big hit in the aforementioned big hit determination. Numerical data updating means (random counter). Here, the small hit will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be controlled to a small hit gaming state when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. As described above, the small hit is a hit state different from the big hit, and a predetermined small hit display result is displayed in the variable display result, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is displayed in the same manner as the 2R probability variable big hit. It is per opening and closing twice. Since the small hit is different from the big hit, it is not related to the probability of game control and the change in the base state.

  R7 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “19” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”, and is incremented and updated by 1 every 2 msec. As described above, the value of R7 extracted at the time of starting winning is read at a predetermined timing before the start of the variable display, and it is determined whether or not the extracted value of R7 matches a predetermined small hit determination value. Is done. When these values match, control for generating a small hit gaming state is performed.

  R8 is a numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating a random number used for making a decision regarding the probability variation notification for notifying that the probability variation state (high probability state) is reached. Specifically, R8 is used to select and determine whether to perform the probability change notification during a round (during the big hit gaming state) or when the big hit gaming state ends. R8 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “99”, and count up again from “0”, and once every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Added and updated. For example, when the condition for performing the probability change notification is satisfied, such as when it is determined to be the 15R first probability variation big hit and the high probability high base state is established, the value of the counter extracted from R8 at a predetermined timing is used. Based on the relationship between the predetermined count value and the probability variation notification timing described above, the timing for performing the probability variation notification is selected and determined. Data defining the relationship between the count value of R8 and the probability change notification timing is set in a probability change notification timing table stored in the ROM 54.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of various random counters used by the effect control microcomputer 800 for effect control. FIG. 7 shows, as an example of a random counter, random counters RS1 to RS3 for determining a decorative symbol outlier (outlier display result), a random counter RS4 for determining a decorative symbol per symbol (winning display result), and a first effect. A random counter RS5 for content determination and a random counter RS6 for determining the second effect content are shown.

  RS1 to RS3 are numerical data update means for determining a decorative symbol for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance a symbol to be stopped as a combination of decorative symbols for the variable display device 9. (Random counter). RS1 is used to determine the stop symbol of the left symbol. RS2 is used to determine the stop symbol of the middle symbol. RS3 is used to determine the stop symbol of the right symbol. For each of RS1 to RS3, RS1 is updated every 33 msec, RS2 is added every RS1 carry, and RS3 is added every RS2 carry, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit again. Updated from 0.

  The decorative symbols are changed (updated) and displayed in accordance with a predetermined symbol arrangement order. In the predetermined missing symbol determination data table, numerical data (0-9) for determining a decorative symbol stop symbol is associated with each of a plurality of types of decorative symbols (0-9). When it is determined by the microcomputer 560 that the variation display result is to be out of the range, and the reach state is not to be determined by the reach determination, that is, it is determined that the non-reach is out of reach, the predetermined timing is determined. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from each of RS1 to RS3 is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in the variation display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols. In this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of the jackpot symbol by chance, correction is made so that it becomes a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by one symbol) ) To determine each stop symbol. In addition, in the case of non-reach deviation, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach deviation symbols (for example, the right symbol is one symbol) Each stop symbol is determined by correction).

  Further, when it is determined that the reach state is determined by the reach determination, the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from RS1 among the random numbers extracted at the above-described timing is set to the reach state. The symbols to be formed are determined as stop symbols for the left and right decorative symbols to be formed, and the symbol corresponding to the numerical data matching the counter value extracted from RS2 is determined as the stop symbol for the middle symbol. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  RS4 is a numerical data update means (random counter) for determining symbols per decorative symbol for generating random numbers used to randomly determine in advance a symbol to be stopped as a decorative symbol for the variable display device 9 It is. The winning symbol here includes a big hit display result and a small hit display result. RS4 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “99”, and count up again from “0”, and is incremented and updated by 1 every 33 msec.

  When the big hit judgment is made by the big hit judgment by the gaming control microcomputer 560, the big hit type / hit symbol decision (determined by R2) is 15R normal big hit, 15R first positive big hit, 15R second positive big hit, And, when it is determined to be any type of 15R big hit among 15R hourly big hits, based on the random numbers extracted from RS4 at a predetermined timing, the variation of the left, middle and right decorative symbols A display result is determined at random as a combination of jackpot symbols that become a doublet (a jackpot display result). The combination of jackpot symbols determined in this way (double eyes) is derived and displayed as a result of the decorative symbol variation display. The relationship between the value of RS4 and the combination of the jackpot symbol of the 15R jackpot display result is stored in the data table for 15R jackpot symbol determination stored in the ROM 84. When it is determined to be 15R big hit, using the 15R big hit symbol determination data table, any big hit symbol combination corresponding to the random number extracted from RS4 is selected as the big hit display result, and the big hit A combination of symbols (horizontal) is derived and displayed as a jackpot display result with the left, middle and right symbols.

  Further, when the big hit judgment is made by the game control microcomputer 560, the big hit type / hit symbol decision (determined by R2) of the 2R first probability variable big hit and 2R second probability big hit If it is determined that any of the 2R probability variation big hits, based on the random numbers extracted from the RS4 at a predetermined timing, the variation display results of the left, middle and right decorative symbols are the 2R probability variation big hit symbols. Are randomly determined as one of a plurality of predetermined chances. Then, the chances determined in this way are derived and displayed as a result of the decorative pattern variation display. The relationship between the value of RS4 and the chance of the 2R probability variation jackpot display result is stored in the 2R probability variation jackpot symbol determination data table. If it is determined to be any 2R probability variation big hit of 2R first probability variation big hit and 2R second probability variation big hit, RS2 is used from the data table for 2R probability variation big hit symbol determination stored in ROM 84. Any chance item corresponding to the extracted random number is selected as a jackpot display result, and the chance item is derived and displayed as a jackpot display result with left, middle, and right symbols.

  Further, when it is determined that a small hit is made by the small hit determination by the game control microcomputer 560, the variation of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is based on a random number extracted from the RS 4 at a predetermined timing. The display result is randomly determined as one of a plurality of predetermined chances as a combination of small hit symbols. Then, the chances determined in this way are derived and displayed as a result of the decorative pattern variation display. The relationship between the value of RS4 and the chance of the small hit display result is stored in the small hit symbol determination data table. When it is determined to be a small hit, one of the chances corresponding to the random number extracted from RS4 is selected as a small hit display result using the small hit symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 84 The chance eye is derived and displayed as a small hit display result with the left, middle and right symbols.

  RS5 is numerical data updating means (random counter) for determining the first effect contents for generating random numbers used to randomly determine the contents of various effects performed by the variable display device 9. RS5 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “199” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”, and is incremented and updated by 1 every 33 msec. RS5 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “199” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”, and is incremented and updated by 1 every 33 msec. For RS5, the counter value is extracted at a predetermined timing, and the content of the effect is selected and determined based on the relationship between the predetermined counter value and the content of the predetermined type of effect based on the extracted counter value. Is done.

  RS6 is second effect content determination numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating random numbers used to randomly determine the contents of various effects performed by the variable display device 9. The RS 6 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “399”, and count up again from “0”, and is incremented and updated by 1 every 33 msec. The RS 6 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “399”, and count up again from “0”, and is incremented and updated by 1 every 33 msec. For RS6, the counter value is extracted at a predetermined timing, and the effect content is selected and determined based on the relationship between the predetermined counter value and the predetermined type of effect content based on the extracted counter value. Is done.

  Next, the characteristics of the big hits provided in a plurality of types and the small hits that are different types of hits from the big hits will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the characteristics of various types of big hits and small hits in a table format.

  For the 15R normal big hit, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is “3”, and the display result of the decorative symbol is determined to be any one of “0” to “9”. . Further, when the 15R normal big hit is reached, the low probability low base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. The number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened when 15R is a normal big hit is 15 times.

  For the 15R 1st probable big hit, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is “4”, and the display result of the decorative symbol is any one of “0” to “9”. Is done. Further, when the 15R first probability variable big hit is reached, the high probability high base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. The number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened when the 15R first probability variation big hit is 15 times.

  For the 15R 2nd probable big hit, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is “5”, and the display result of the decorative symbol is determined to be any one of “0” to “9”. Is done. Further, when the 15R second probability variation big hit is reached, the high probability low base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. The number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened when the 15R second probability variation big hit is reached is 15.

  For the 15R short junior large hit, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is “6”, and the display result of the decorative symbol is determined to be any one of “0” to “9”. . In addition, when the short hit is at 15R, the base state is controlled to the low probability and high after the big hit gaming state. The number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened when the short hit is 15R is 15 times.

  For the 2R first probability variation jackpot, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is “7”, and the display result of the decorative symbol is “135” or “531” as a chance item for the 2R probability variation jackpot display result in advance. It is determined to be one of a plurality of predetermined chances. When the 2R first probability variable big hit is reached, the high probability high base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. The number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened when the 2R first probability big hit is reached is two.

  As for the 2R first probability variation jackpot, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is “8”, and the display result of the decorative symbol is determined as a chance item for the 2R probability variation jackpot display result described above. Is determined to be one of the following. When the 2R second probability variable big hit is reached, the high probability low base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. The number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened when the 2R second probability variation big hit is 2 times.

  For small hits, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is “9”, and the display result of the decorative symbol is “315” or “513”, which is a chance to look visually similar to the 2R probability variable big hit display result. It is determined that the result is a small hit display result as an eye. When a small hit is made, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice as in the case of the 2R probability variable big hit, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the big hit probability and the base state are controlled so as not to change. Moreover, you may make it the combination of the same symbols as the chance eyes when it becomes a 2R probability variation big hit when the chance is a small hit.

  As for the hits shown above, each of the 15R normal big hit, 15R first positive change big hit, 15R second positive change big hit, and 15R hourly short hit per each of the “0” to “9” Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize the type of jackpot from the display result of the variable display. Also, for 2R 1st probable big hit, 2R 2nd probable big hit, and small hit, the display results of the variable display are similar and the number of releases is the same, so the display result of the variable display corresponds to which hit It becomes difficult for the player to recognize what to do.

  Next, a description will be given of a data table for determining a display result of a decorative symbol when 15R big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, and small hit. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing in tabular form a data table for determining the display result of the decorative symbol when 15R big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, and small hit.

  In FIG. 9, (a) shows a 15R big hit symbol determination data table, (b) shows a 2R probability variable big hit symbol determination data table, and (c) shows a small hit symbol determination data table.

  In each of (a) to (c) of FIG. 9, the relationship between the determined symbol combination and the number of count values of RS4 corresponding to each of the symbol combinations is shown. In the 15R big hit symbol determination data table shown in (a), the ratio at which each of the big hit symbol combinations is selected differs depending on whether it is a non-probable big hit or a probable big hit. For example, when it is a non-probable big hit, the order is “000”, “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “777”, “888”, “999”. The count value of RS4 is allocated to each jackpot symbol combination so that the jackpot symbol combination can be easily selected. On the other hand, when it is a probable big hit, in the order of “999”, “888”, “777”, “666”, “555”, “444”, “333”, “222”, “111”, “000”. The RS4 count value is assigned to each jackpot symbol combination so that the jackpot symbol combination is easily selected. In other words, different 15R big hit symbol determination data tables are used for non-probable variable big hits and for probable big hits.

  Thus, for example, when “999” is selected and determined as a big hit display result and is displayed and displayed, it is possible to make the player feel that the probability that the probability change state is high after the big hit gaming state due to the probability change big hit, etc. The combination of the jackpot symbols that are derived and displayed enables the player to estimate how high the probability of changing to a probable state after the jackpot gaming state is high.

  The chance chances for the 2R probability variation big hit display result are “135” and “531”. In the 2R probability variation big hit symbol determination data table shown in (b), the count value of RS4 is assigned to each chance so that “135” is easier to select than “531”.

  The chances for the small hit display result are “315” and “513”. In the small hit symbol determination data table shown in (c), the count value of RS4 is assigned to each chance so that “513” is more easily selected than “315”.

  Next, an example of the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display result command in the effect control command in a table format.

  The display result command is basically a command used for designating (specifying) a decorative symbol variation display result. In the display result command, in order to specify the variation display result of the decorative symbol, the variation display result of the special symbol is off, 15R normal big hit, 15R first positive change big hit, 15R second positive change big hit, 15R short time big hit per 2R first There is a function for designating which one of the 1 probability variation big hit, 2R second probability variation big hit, and small hit is applicable. Further, in the display result command, 15R normal big hit, 15R first positive change big hit, 15R second positive change big hit, 15R short time big hit, 2R first positive change big hit, 2R second positive change big hit, and small hit are described above. There is a function for designating whether or not to perform probability change notification and the timing to perform when the probability change notification is performed.

  The miss designation command is a display result command that designates a miss. The 15R normal big hit / not sure change notification designation command is a command that designates 15R normal big hit and no probability change notification. The 15R first probability change big hit / during-round probability change notification designation command is a command that designates 15R first probability change big hit and a probability change notification during a round in the big hit gaming state. The 15R first probability variable big hit / big hit end probability change notification presence designation command is a command that designates the 15R first probability variation big hit and the probability change notification at the end of the big hit gaming state. The 15R second probability variation big hit / no probability variation notification designation command is a command for designating that the 15R second probability variation big hit is to be made and that the probability variation notification is not performed. The 15R hour short hit / probable change notification designation command is a command that designates 15R hour short hit and no probability change notification.

  The 2R first probability variation big hit / probable variation notification designation command is a command that designates 2R first probability variation big hit and probability variation notification. For the probability change notification when the 2R first probability change big hit is made, for example, the notification timing is determined in advance such as at the end of the big hit gaming state, so the notification timing is not selected and fixed as in the case of the 15R first probability change big hit. ing. Note that the timing of the probability change notification when the 2R first probability variation big hit is not limited to the end of the big hit gaming state, it may be during the fluctuation display that becomes the 2R first probability variation big hit, the 2R first probability variation big hit It may be in the round. The 2R second probability variation big hit / no probability variation notification designation command is a command for designating 2R second probability variation big hit and not performing probability variation notification. The small hit / not sure change notification designation command is a command that designates a small hit and no probability change notification.

  Next, an example of the effect display on the variable display device 9 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 11 to 13 are display screen diagrams showing display examples when an effect is performed in the probability variation effect mode performed after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Here, the probability variation effect mode will be described. Probability change mode is an effect control in which the change display device 9 performs an effect that can specify the reliability (certainty) as to whether or not the change state is a probable change state after the big hit game state. State. As the probability variation effect mode, a plurality of types of probability variation effect modes are provided. A plurality of types of probability variation effect modes have different ratios selected when they are in a probability variation state. And when it is in the probability variation effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state, which probability variation effect mode is in the effect control state is indicated by the effect by the display on the variable display device 9. Thus, by indicating which probability change effect mode the effect control state is in, the reliability of being controlled to the probability change state can be shown.

  As the probability variation effect mode, a first probability variation effect mode indicated as “Shopping Street Chance”, a second probability variation effect mode indicated as “Japan Round Time”, a third probability change effect mode indicated as “World Round Time”, and A probability change notification effect mode for notifying that the state is a probability change state is included. Basically, the probability variation production mode starts from the shopping street chance of the first probability variation production mode, shifts to the Japan round time of the second probability variation production mode, shifts to the world round time of the third probability variation production mode, and then changes to probability. Control is performed so that the probability variation effect mode is stepped up and the effect can be developed, such as shifting to the space travel time in the notification effect mode. In this production, the development of the probable production mode is shown by replacing the scale of the character's action range from the shopping street, around Japan, around the world, and space travel.

  Further, the probability variation effect mode may start from the second probability variation effect mode, or may start from the third probability variation effect mode, in addition to the time from the first probability variation effect mode. The mode in which the probability variation effect mode starts is randomly determined by determination (lottery) using the RS5 random counter described above. In determining which mode the probability variation effect mode is to be started from, the first probability variation effect mode is selected at the highest rate, and then the second probability change effect mode is the highest selected at the third probability variation effect mode. Is the lowest percentage selected.

  Whether or not to change the effect mode in the probability change effect mode is basically determined by using the RS5 random counter described above when a predetermined transition determination execution condition is satisfied when the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Randomly determined by (lottery). However, whether or not to shift from the third probability variation effect mode to the probability variation notification effect mode is not determined randomly when a predetermined transition determination execution condition is satisfied, and as described later, the 2R first probability variation big hit It is decided to move only when it becomes. Whether or not to shift the probability variation effect mode is determined by displaying a mini-game called a promotion game on the variable display device 9 on the variable display device 9 when the above-described transition determination execution condition is satisfied, It is shown by performing an effect based on the result.

  Further, in the probability variation effect mode, when it is in the probability variation state, the decision is made to shift from the shopping street chance in the first probability variation effect mode to the round trip time in Japan in the second probability variation effect mode, compared to the case in the non-probability variation state. The effect control is set so that the ratio of the shift to the world round time of the third probability variation effect mode from the Japan round time of the second probability variation effect mode increases. As a result, when the probability variation state is in effect, the effect mode easily shifts in the probability variation effect mode, so the player's response to the fact that the probability variation effect mode is shifted and stepping up is controlled to the probability variation state. Reliability can be increased step by step.

  In addition, the probability change notification effect mode, which is the effect mode for performing the probability change notification, is indicated as “space travel time”. By performing such an effect that specifies the space travel time, the probability change notification is performed.

  In addition, when the time is short due to the 15R short time big hit, as the effect mode, the time reduction effect mode, which is an effect mode in which an effect indicating such a time saving state is performed, is selected as the effect mode. The display for performing an effect is performed on the variable display device 9.

  In FIGS. 11 to 13, (A1) to (A33) show a series of images when an effect in the probability variation effect mode is performed. In the figure, the downward arrow is a symbol indicating that the decorative symbol is being displayed in a variable manner.

  As shown in (A1) of FIG. 11, in the variable display device 9, when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the left symbol 91, the middle symbol 92, and the right symbol 93 (collectively, the decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 are shown. In some cases, the variable display is started all at once. Then, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol 91, the right symbol 93, and the middle symbol 92. When the display result of the variable display is the 15R jackpot display result, as shown in (A2), the left symbol 91 and the right symbol 93 are aligned in the same symbol, thereby reaching a reach display mode. When the 15R jackpot is reached, as shown in (A3), the 15R jackpot display result in which the display result of the decorative symbol is any one of the doublet is derived and displayed.

  When the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, as shown in (A4), a jackpot start display indicating that the jackpot gaming state is started is performed and controlled to the jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, as shown in (A5) and (A6), a predetermined first character 94 appears during a predetermined round (in this example, the seventh round), and the first character A display is displayed in which 94 issues a first message such as "Where should I go for the next holiday?"

  Thereafter, when the above-described probability change notification is not performed during the round, as shown in (A7), as the second message responding to the first message during the round, "... not yet decided" A message is displayed. On the other hand, when notifying the probability change during a round, a message such as “Let's go to space travel!” Is displayed as a second message in response to the first message during the round (not shown). ).

  When the big hit gaming state ends, an ending display is displayed to indicate that the big hit gaming state is ended, as shown in (A8). Then, at the end of the big hit gaming state, as shown in (A9), the first character 94 displays a third message such as “Where should I go tomorrow?”.

  After that, when the above-mentioned probability change notification at the end of the big hit gaming state is not performed, as shown in (A10), as a fourth message in response to the third message, “Would you like to visit the shopping street for the time being?” A display for issuing a message specifying the type of the probability variation effect mode is performed. The fourth message “Would you like to visit the shopping street for the time being?” Is a message for specifying a shopping street opportunity that is the first certain change production mode. Further, as the fourth message, when specifying the second probability variation effect mode, a display of a message “Let's travel around Japan!” Is performed. The fourth message “Let's travel around Japan!” Is a message for specifying the time around Japan, which is the second probability variation mode. Further, as the fourth message, when the third probability variation effect mode is specified, a display that displays a message “Let's travel around the world!” Is performed. The fourth message “Let's travel around the world!” Is a message for specifying the time around the world, which is the third certainty change production mode.

  On the other hand, when the probability change notification at the end of the big hit gaming state is made, a message such as “Let's go to space travel!” Is used as the fourth message in response to the third message when the big hit gaming state ends. A display is made (not shown).

  After the above-mentioned fourth message is displayed, as shown in (A11), a display indicating that the first certain change effect mode such as “shopping area chance entry” has been made is performed.

  Then, as shown in (A12), in correspondence with the shopping street chance that is the first probability variation rendering mode, characters that specify the first certain variation rendering mode “shopping street chance” and a background image 95 for the shopping street opportunity. Then, the initial screen of the first certain change effect mode in which the first character 94 is displayed is displayed. At this stage, when the decorative pattern start display condition is satisfied, as shown in (A12), the decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 are displayed in a reduced manner in the lower right portion of the display screen. .

  When the promotion game execution condition is satisfied in the first probability variation effect mode, as shown in (A13) to (A17), the promotion game determined corresponding to the shopping street chance is performed. Specifically, the story of the promotion game is as follows. According to (A13) to (A15), the second character 96 (the greengrocer's uncle) appears, the first character 94 and the second character 96 play the Janken game as the promotion game, and the first character 94 is included in the game. If it wins, a display indicating that it will shift to Japan round time will be displayed. The Janken game at this time is a player-participation-type mini-game, and the first character 94 is shown as an ally character on the player side. Thus, in the probability variation effect mode, the first character 94 is shown as a teammate character on the player side.

  The promotion game performed in the first certain change effect mode is called a first promotion game. Then, by (A16), a selection image for selecting the hand that the player side makes in the Janken game, that is, the hand that the first character 94 makes is displayed. More specifically, an operation selection image 97 is displayed in which three types of hands that can be put out by the player are displayed, and one that can be selected by operating the operation button 88 is sequentially switched at a predetermined time period to emit light. Further, by displaying a message “select with buttons” and an operation request image 98 for requesting the operation of the operation button 88, the player is requested to operate the operation button 88.

  After the image of (A16) is displayed, if the operation button 88 is operated within a predetermined operation reception time, the hand that has emitted light in the operation selection image 97 at the time of the operation is regarded as a hand that the player puts out. Selection is decided. On the other hand, when the operation button 88 is not operated within the operation reception time, the hand to be put out by the player is determined at random. Thereafter, as shown in (A17), the first character 94 appears as a player-side character, the first character 94 and the second character 96 play a game, and an image showing the result is displayed. .

  When the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time, the first character 94 puts out a hand selected and determined based on the operation. On the other hand, when the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time, the second character 96 is selected so that the game result of the Janken game matches the determination result of whether or not to shift the probability variation effect mode. Put out your hand. That is, when it is determined to shift the probability variation effect mode, the second character 96 takes out a hand selected so as to lose the Janken game, and when it is determined not to shift the probability variation effect mode, the second character 96 is selected. Take out the hand chosen to win the Gajanken game.

  In addition, when the operation button 88 is not operated within the operation reception time, the second character 96 loses the Janken game regardless of the determination result of whether or not to shift the probability variation effect mode. Put out the selected hand. In other words, when the operation button 88 is not operated within the operation reception time, the player side does not display to win the Janken game.

  Thus, when the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time, the result of the Janken game is displayed so as to be consistent with the determination result of whether or not to shift the probability variation effect mode, while within the operation reception time When the operation button 88 is not operated, the player side is displayed so as to lose. As shown in (A17), the result of the Janken game is indicated by the hands of both the first character 94 and the second character 96, and characters such as “win” and “loss” are displayed. Indicated.

  Next, when the Janken game is won, as shown in (A18), a display indicating that the second certain variation effect mode such as “around Japan time” has been entered is performed. Then, as shown in (A19), in correspondence with the Japan round trip time which is the second probability variation effect mode, the characters “Japan round trip time”, the background image 107 for the round trip Japan time, and the first character 94 are: The displayed initial screen of the second certain variation effect mode is displayed. Then, after the display as shown in (A19) is performed, the display results of the decorative symbols 91, 92, 93 are derived and displayed when the variable display time ends.

  In the second certain variation effect mode, when the execution condition for the promotion game is established, as shown in (A20) to (A24), the promotion game determined corresponding to the round-trip time in Japan is performed. Specifically, the story of the promotion game is as follows. According to (A20) to (A22), the third character 99 (sustained traveler) appears, the first character 94 and the third character 99 play the Janken game as the promotion game, and the first character 94 is included in the game. If it wins, a display indicating that it will shift to the world round time is displayed. The promotion game performed in the second probability variation effect mode is referred to as a second promotion game. The Janken game at this time is a player-participation-type mini-game similar to the promotion game in the first probability variation effect mode, and the first character 94 is shown as a teammate character on the player side.

  The promotion game performed in the second probability variation effect mode is referred to as a second promotion game. A selection image similar to (A16) is displayed by (A23). Thereby, the player can select the hand to be put out by operating the operation button 88 as in the case of (A16). After the image of (A23) is displayed, as shown in (A24), the first character 94 appears as a player-side character, and the first character 94 and the third character 99 play a play game, An image showing the result is displayed. The hand made by the first character 94 is determined and displayed in the same manner as the hand made by the second character 96 in (A17) as in the case of (A17). As a result, the result of the Janken game in the second promotion game is the same as the result of the Janken game in the first promotion game, the determination result of whether or not to shift the probability variation effect mode, and the operation button within the operation reception time It is determined and displayed based on whether or not there are 88 operations.

  As shown in (A24), the result of the Janken game is indicated by the hands of both the first character 94 and the third character 99, and characters such as “win” and “losing” are displayed. Indicated.

  Next, when the Janken game is won, as shown in (A25), a display indicating that the third certainty-changing effect mode such as “world round time” has been set is performed. Then, as shown in (A26), in correspondence with the world round time which is the second probability variation effect mode, the characters “world round time”, the background image 101 for the world round time, and the first character 94 are: The initial screen of the third probability variation effect mode to be displayed is displayed. Then, after the display as shown in (A26) is performed, the display results of the decorative symbols 91, 92, 93 are derived and displayed when the variable display time ends.

  Then, in the third probability variation effect mode, when the promotion game execution condition is satisfied, as shown in (A27) to (A31), the promotion game determined corresponding to the world round time is performed. Specifically, the story of the promotion game is as follows. According to (A27) to (A29), the fourth character 102 (Martian) appears on the flying object 103 and plays the Janken game as a promotion game. If the first character 94 wins the game, the space travel time is reached. A display indicating the transition is performed. The promotion game performed in the third probability variation effect mode is referred to as a third promotion game. The Janken game at this time is a player-participation-type mini-game similar to the promotion game in the first probability variation effect mode, and the first character 94 is shown as a teammate character on the player side.

  The promotion game performed in the third probability variation effect mode is referred to as a third promotion game. Then, a selection image similar to (A16) is displayed by (A30). Thereby, the player can select the hand to be put out by operating the operation button 88 as in the case of (A16). After the image of (A30) is displayed, as shown in (A31), the first character 94 appears as a player-side character, and the first character 94 and the fourth character 102 play a play game, An image showing the result is displayed. The hand that the first character 94 makes is the same as in (A17). On the other hand, the fourth character 102 matches the determination result whether or not the game result of the Janken game shifts the probability variation effect mode regardless of whether or not the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time. Take out the selected hand. In the third probability variation effect mode, when the 2R first probability variation big hit occurs, the player recognizes that the probability variation state has occurred due to the high probability high base state. For this reason, in the third probability variation effect mode, when it is determined to shift to the probability variation effect mode based on the 2R first probability variation big hit, the second character 96 takes a hand selected to lose the Janken game. On the other hand, when it is determined not to shift the probability variation effect mode, the fourth character 102 takes out a hand selected to lose regardless of whether or not the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time. In the third probability variation effect mode, the second character 96 takes out a hand selected to win the Janken game based on the determination that the probability variation effect mode is not shifted except when the 2R first probability variation big hit. .

  Thus, the result of the Janken game in the third promotion game is determined and displayed based on the determination result as to whether or not to shift the probability variation effect mode.

  As shown in (A31), the result of the Janken game is indicated by the hands of both the first character 94 and the fourth character 102, and characters such as “win” and “losing” are displayed. Indicated.

  Next, when the Janken game is won, as shown in (A32), a display indicating that the probability change notification effect mode such as “space travel time” is set is performed. Such a probability change notification effect mode is included in the probability change effect mode. And as shown to (A33), the character "space travel time" and the background image 104 for space travel time are displayed corresponding to the space travel time which is a probability change notification production mode. Thereby, the probability change notification indicating the probability variation state is performed. The probability change notification effect mode is continued until the probability change state ends.

  As described above, as a result of the promotion game, the probability variation effect mode sometimes shifts, and such transition of the probability variation effect mode is called promotion of the probability variation effect mode. That is, since the second probability variation effect mode is more likely to be in the probability variation state than the first probability variation effect mode, the transition from the first probability variation effect mode to the second probability variation effect mode is called promotion of the probability variation effect mode. It is. In addition, since the third probability variation effect mode is more likely to be in the probability variation state than the second probability variation effect mode, the transition from the second probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode is called promotion of the probability variation effect mode. . In addition, the probability change notification effect mode is always in the probability change state, and since the ratio of the probability change notification mode is higher than that in the third probability change effect mode, the transition from the third probability change effect mode to the probability change notification effect mode is This is called promotion of the production mode.

  Next, an example of the effect display on the variable display device 9 when losing the Janken game as the promotion game will be described. FIG. 14 is a display screen diagram showing an example of the effect display on the variable display device 9 when losing the Janken game as the promotion game. In FIG. 14, examples (A41) to (A43) when losing to the promotion game in the first probability variation effect mode are shown.

  When a selection image similar to (A16) is displayed by (A41) and then the player loses the Janken game as the promotion game, as shown in (A42), the result of the Janken game results in the first character 94 and the first character This is indicated by the hands that both of the four characters 102 put out, and by displaying characters such as “win” and “losing”. Then, when losing the Janken game, the probability variation effect mode is maintained in the probability variation effect mode at that time, so as shown in (A43), the initial screen of the first probability variation effect mode similar to (A12) is displayed. Back display is performed. Similarly, when the game is lost in the second probability variation effect mode, the display returns to the initial screen of the second probability variation effect mode, and when the game is lost in the third probability variation effect mode, the third probability variation effect mode is displayed. A display to return to the initial screen is performed.

  Next, a promotion determination data table as a data table used for determining whether or not to promote the probability variation effect mode (hereinafter also referred to as promotion determination) will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the promotion determination data table in a table format.

  In FIG. 15, (a) 15R jackpot promotion determination data table as a promotion judgment data table used for 15R jackpot effect mode, and (b) Promotion judgment used for 2R probability jackpot mode. A 2R probability change big hit promotion determination data table as a data table, and (c) show a small hit promotion determination data table as a promotion determination data table used for the probability change effect mode after small hit. Such a promotion determination data table is used for making a random determination in each of the promotion determination in the first probability variation effect mode and the promotion determination in the second probability variation effect mode. In the promotion determination at, since random determination is not performed as described above, it is not used.

  In each of (a) to (c) of FIG. 15, there is a relationship between a combination of symbols at the time of each hit and the number of promotion determination values in the RS5 count value corresponding to each of the symbol combinations. It is shown. In each of the data tables of (a) to (c), the RS5 promotion determination value is assigned at a different rate for each combination of symbols at the time of each hit, and the extracted value of RS5 is the promotion determination value. Is determined to promote the probability variation effect mode. Accordingly, the rate at which the probability variation effect mode is promoted after the end of the winning game state corresponding to the hit differs depending on the type of the winning symbol combination at the time of winning.

  In the promotion determination data table after 15R jackpot shown in (a), the ratio of determining that the probability variation effect mode is promoted differs depending on the type of combination of jackpot symbol when 15R jackpot is reached (the number of promotion determination values is different). The greater the number, the higher the rate of decision to promote the probability variation production mode). For example, the probability changing mode is promoted in the order of “999”, “888”, “777”, “666”, “555”, “444”, “333”, “222”, “111”, “000”. In order to facilitate the determination, a promotion determination value of RS5 is determined in advance.

  Thus, for example, when “999” is selected and determined as a jackpot symbol combination and the probability variation effect mode is selected, it is easier to determine that the probability variation effect mode is promoted than in the case of another jackpot symbol combination. Accordingly, the probability variation effect mode is easily promoted, so that the player can feel that the reliability in the probability variation state is high. Also, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), since the ratio selected when the probable big hit is different for each type of jackpot symbol combination, for example, "999" is compared with other jackpot symbol combinations Depending on the type of combination of jackpot symbols, the ratio selected depending on whether it is probable big hit or non-probable big hit is difficult. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to infer how high the rate of the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is, by combining the derived big hit symbols.

  In the 2R probability variation big hit promotion determination data table shown in (b), the ratio of the decision to promote the probability variation effect mode differs depending on the combination type of the chance eye when the 2R probability variation big hit is reached. For example, the RS5 promotion determination value is determined in advance so that “135” is easier to determine to promote the probability variation effect mode than “531”.

  In the after-hit promotion determination data table shown in (c), the rate at which the probability variation effect mode is determined to be promoted differs depending on the combination type of the chance eye when the small hit is made. For example, the RS5 promotion determination value is determined in advance so that “315” is easier to determine to promote the probability variation effect mode than “513”.

  Further, in the 2R probability change big hit promotion determination data table, the promotion determination value is determined so that it is easier to determine that the probability change effect mode is promoted than the small hit promotion promotion data table. As a result, the probability variation effect mode is more likely to be promoted after 2R probability variation big hit than when after small hit.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 show the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 high level, 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 S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 is started. In the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first sets the interruption prohibited (S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (S3). In 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 the mode to indicate the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt is generated, the game control microcomputer 560 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) (S4). By the process of 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 includes an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the power-off signal is in an OFF state according to the state of bit 0 of the input port 1 (S5). When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the output voltage of various power sources such as a + 5V power source gradually reaches a specified value, but the power-off signal is not output by the process of S5 (that is, By confirming that the power supply voltage is stable, the game control microcomputer 560 can confirm that the power supply voltage is stable.

  When the power-off signal is on, the game control microcomputer 560 turns off the power-off signal again after a delay time of a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second) (S80). Check if it exists. If the power-off signal is off, the RAM 55 is set to an accessible state (S6).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 proceeds to a clear signal check process, and checks whether or not the clear switch-on flag is set (S7). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 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 clear signal is off, a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) is set, and then 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 on flag is not set, data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) is performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. It is confirmed whether or not (S8). When power supply stops, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the power supply stop processing, that is, stores the control state at the time of power supply stop. It is determined that When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not being performed, the game control microcomputer 560 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 according 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 merely an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in 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 game control microcomputer 560 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (S9). 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 processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the game control microcomputer 560 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as a 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 S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power outage 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 S10 to S14) that is executed when the power is turned on but not when the power supply is stopped is executed. To do.

  If the check result is normal, the game control microcomputer 560 restores the game state to return 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. Perform processing. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S92). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for areas that may be initialized among the work areas is set. By the processing of S91 and S92, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before the power supply is stopped (such as a special symbol process flag), an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), and unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S93), and proceeds to S15.

  In the initialization process, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, 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, a ball out flag, etc. Accordingly, an initial value is set in a flag for selectively performing processing. 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).

  The game control microcomputer 560 sets the initial address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S13), and issues an initialization command for initializing the sub-board according to the contents. Processing to transmit to the sub-board is executed (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.

  As described above, the game store clerk and the like can easily perform the initial operation by starting the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, turning on the power switch) while the clear switch is turned on and the clear signal is output. Can be executed. That is, RAM clear or the like can be performed.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes random number circuit setting processing for initial setting of the random number circuits 503a and 503b (S15). Specifically, as described above, the numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. In this case, the CPU 56 performs settings according to the random number circuit setting program so that the random number circuits 503a and 503b update the value of R1. Furthermore, the setting of various functions such as the numerical data update range selection setting function, the numerical data update rule selection setting function, and the numerical data update rule selection switching function described above by the user is performed by S15. Done.

  The game control microcomputer 560 sets a timer interrupt setting 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 msec). Processing is executed (S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 msec is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 msec.

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the game control microcomputer 560 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S18). The game control microcomputer 560 disables the interrupt when the display random number update process is executed (S17), and enters the interrupt enable state when the display random number update process ends (S19). Note that the display random number is a predetermined random number (R3 to R5, R7, R8) used for controlling the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and the display random number update process generates a display random number. This is a process of updating the count value of the counter for doing this. Specifically, in the display random number update process, the values of 3 to R5, R7, and R8 are updated. In the present embodiment, the display random number updating process in S18 is repeatedly performed during the interrupt waiting process surplus time after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec until the next interrupt process is executed. Become.

  Note that when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed because the display random number update process is also executed in the timer interrupt process described later. This is to avoid doing so. That is, if the timer interrupt is generated during the processing of S18 and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, the continuity of the count value is impaired. There is. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the process of S18.

  Next, the game control process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs during the execution of the main process, specifically, in the period when the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of S17 to S19 in FIG. 17, 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. This timer interrupt process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 560 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not it is turned on) ( S101). Next, 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 input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined ( Switch processing: S102). 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. Each switch timer is used to determine that each switch has been normally turned on when the value of each timer has exceeded a predetermined value, that is, when each switch has been turned on continuously for a predetermined time. Used.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether the initial value is set to be updated when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value in the random number circuit setting process of S15, and the random number circuit 503 is set. A process for updating the initial value to be input is performed (initial value update process: S103). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number used for the game control (random number update process: S104). Specifically, in the random number update process in S104, the values of R2 to R8 described above are updated.

  When the initial value update process and the random number update process are performed, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a count value permutation process in which the random number circuit 503 changes the permutation of the count values (S105). In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the count value permutation change process is determined depending on whether or not the count value permutation change flag is set in the random number circuit setting process. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a count value permutation change process based on the fact that the count value permutation change flag is set.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a special symbol process (S106). In the special symbol process control, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 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, the normal symbol process is performed (S107). 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 game control microcomputer 560 performs processing for setting various effect control commands including commands related to decorative symbols synchronized with the variation of the special symbols in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control commands (decorative symbol commands). Control processing: S108). Note that the fact that the variation of the decorative symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variation display period) is the same.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S109).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals from the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, etc. (S110). Specifically, a payout command signal such as a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on turning on the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, etc. . A payout control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 970 in response to receiving a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of reserved memories (S111). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be confirmed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, is executed (S112). Further, a solenoid output process (S113) is executed for instructing the output circuit 59 to drive various solenoids when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In order to open the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20 in an open state or a closed state, the output circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16 and 21 in accordance with a drive command.

  Next, a special symbol display control process is performed (S114). In the special symbol display control process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the special symbol display 8 is performed. Further, a normal symbol display control process is performed (S115). In the normal symbol display control process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 is performed. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S116).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started periodically (for example, every 2 msec). 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. It may be executed in the main process based on the setting. Further, the processing of S102 to S115 (excluding S109 and S112) corresponds to game control processing for controlling the progress of the game.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a process of counting the number of times the timer interrupt process has been executed. Each time the game control microcomputer 560 executes the timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 560 counts up an interrupt number counter indicating the number of times the timer interrupt process has been executed. For example, when completing the solenoid output process in S113, the game control microcomputer 560 adds 1 to the value of the interrupt counter indicating the number of times the timer interrupt process has been executed. This interrupt counter is used, for example, to determine whether or not a condition for reading a random number value from the random number circuit 503 is satisfied.

  Also, for example, in the timer interrupt process, the switch process (S102), the decorative symbol command control process (S108), and the interrupt count process (counting the number of times the timer interrupt process described above is executed) are included in the game control process. Only the process) may be executed, and other processes in the game control process may be executed in the main process. In this case, in the loop process from S17 to S19 in the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the processes of S103 to S107 and S110 to S115 (excluding S112) among the game control processes (described above). Does not include interrupt count processing.

  In addition, when the CPU 56 detects that the timer interrupt count has reached a predetermined number (for example, 3 times) after counting the interrupt count in the timer interrupt process as described above, the random number value from the random number circuit 503 is detected. Is read, and a random number read flag indicating that the random number read condition is satisfied is set. In the main process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the random number read flag is set during execution of a later-described start port switch passing process (S132) in the special symbol process (S106), and the random number read flag is set. If it is determined, the output control signal is output to the random number circuit 503, and the updated value of R1 is read. Then, in the main process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to make a big hit based on the read random number value when executing a special symbol normal process (S140) described later in the special symbol process (S106). Become. This is performed so that the same random number value is not continuously read.

  Next, the special symbol process (S106) in the main process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560. If the start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on, that is, the game ball is turned into the start winning opening 14 in the game control microcomputer 560. If a start winning to win a prize has occurred (S131), a start opening switch passing process (S132) is performed, and then any one of S140 to S147 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the start port switch passing process of S132, when the start port switch 14a is turned on (specifically, when it is determined that the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to the start port switch 14a is equal to or greater than a predetermined value). ), Whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (the number of stored storage) has reached the upper limit, and the number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer has reached the maximum value. If not, it is determined whether or not the above-described random number read flag is set. If it is set, the count value of the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number is incremented by one. The random number circuit 503 extracts the R1 numerical data, the big hit type / hit symbol determining random counter R2 to R2 numerical data, and the small hit determining random counter R7 to R7 numerical data, respectively, and holds them. A process of storing in the storage area corresponding to the extraction order of the storage buffer (corresponding to the value of the pending storage counter) is executed. Here, the extraction of the numerical value data of R1 from the random number circuit 503 is performed by inputting an output control signal to the random number circuit 503 and reading the numerical value data of R1 stored as the random number value updated by the random number circuit 503. It is. In this way, when the start port switch 14a is turned on and the number of numerical data stored in the holding storage buffer (the number of holding storage) has not reached the upper limit value, the condition for extracting the numerical data is satisfied, An execution condition for executing the fluctuation display, that is, a starting condition for the fluctuation display is established.

  Special symbol normal processing (S140): State in which execution of variation display of special symbols can be started (for example, the symbol variation has not been made in special symbol display 8, and the previous symbol variation in special symbol display 8 has been completed. Wait for a predetermined period of time to elapse, and not a big hit game). When the special symbol variable display can be started, the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the reserved memory count is confirmed by checking the count value of the reserved memory counter for the special symbol. If the count value of the holding storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined as a result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. When not a big hit, it is determined whether or not a small hit is made as a result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8. In the case of a small hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S141.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141): When a big hit is made, the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined based on the extracted value of R2 for determining the big hit type / hit symbol. When the big hit is not made, the small hit symbol or the off symbol is determined depending on whether or not the small hit is made. When the small hit is reached, the above-mentioned small hit symbol is determined, and when the small hit is not reached, the off symbol is determined based on the extracted value of R3 for determining the above-mentioned off symbol. When the jackpot is reached, the jackpot type is determined based on the extracted value of R2 for determining the jackpot type and jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol is determined according to the determined jackpot type. Then, a display result command used for designating a variation display result of the decorative design is set. The display result command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S142.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S142): Based on predetermined determination results such as jackpot determination and reach determination, the variation pattern table is selected, and the value of the random counter R4 for determining the variation pattern is extracted and the value of R4 is determined. By selecting and determining a variation pattern to be executed from among a plurality of types of variation patterns set in the variation pattern table, a variation pattern for variation display on the special symbol display 8 and the variation display device 9 is selected and determined.

  Also, after setting the variation display time (the time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived) for the variation display on the special symbol display 8 based on the variation pattern selected and determined in the special symbol process timer. Start the special symbol process timer. In addition, a drive signal for starting the special symbol variation display is set. The drive signal set here is output in S114 of FIG. In addition, a variation pattern command which is a command for instructing a variation pattern including information on the length of the variation display time of the decorative design is set. The variation pattern command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S143.

  Special symbol variation processing (S143): When the variation display time in the variation pattern selected and determined in the variation pattern setting processing elapses (the special symbol process timer set in S142 times out), the special symbol process flag is shifted to S144. Update as follows.

  Special symbol stop process (S144): Control is performed so that symbols that are variably displayed on each of the special symbol indicator 8 and the variable display device 9 are stopped. Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S114 of FIG. Then, a symbol stop command for stopping the decorative symbol is set. The symbol stop command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. Then, when the big hit flag is set and when the big hit flag is set, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S145. If not, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S140.

  Pre-opening process for the big winning opening (S145): When the big winning or small winning is made, the execution time of the big winning opening opening process is set in the special symbol process timer, etc. Data is set and the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S146. More specifically, in S145, the jackpot game such as setting of the number of times of opening (round number) in the jackpot game state, setting of the upper limit value of the opening time of the big prize opening, setting of the interval period between each open state (round), etc. For control of small hit gaming state such as setting of data required for state control, setting of number of opening in small hit gaming state, setting of opening time of big prize opening, and setting of interval period between each open state Set the necessary data.

  Opening process for the big prize opening (S146): When the start condition of each open state in the big hit game state and the small hit game state is satisfied (when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the win (first open), from the end of the previous open) A round start command for specifying the start of each open state, etc. while performing processing at the start of each open state to check the interval time (opening after the first time) and open the prize winning opening A process for transmitting an effect control command for displaying each open state to the effect control board 80 is performed. Then, during each open state, processing during the open state such as management of the number of winning prizes to the big prize opening is performed. Thereafter, it is confirmed that the opening end condition of each round is satisfied. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a process for transmitting a round end command for designating (specifying) the end of each open state to the effect control board 80 is performed. . If there is still the remaining number of times of the open state, the state is shifted to the next open state. Further, when there is no remaining number of open states, a process for transmitting an ending display command for designating (specifying) the display at the end of the winning gaming state is performed. Then, the execution time of the ending display is set in a hit end timer (time to be subtracted and updated) for managing the execution time of the ending display, and the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S147.

  Winning end process (S147): After the ending display is ended, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S140.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S140) in the special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing in the special symbol normal processing.

  First, the value of the reserved storage counter is checked to determine whether or not the number of reserved storage is “0” (S21). The special symbol normal process is executed when the special symbol display 8 does not display the variation of the special symbol and is not in the big hit game. If the number of reserved storage is 0, the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number (numerical data) stored in the reserved memory buffer corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. At the same time (S22), the value of the reserved storage number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the reserved storage counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (S23). That is, each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To do. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the numbers of reserved memories are extracted always matches the order of the numbers of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3, and 4. . That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the jackpot determination random number (R1 extracted data) is read from the random number buffer area (S24), and the jackpot determination process is executed (S25). In the big hit determination process, the following process is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set. When the probability change flag is set (when the probability change state is entered, it is set in the special game process of FIG. 26 described later), the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot determination is preset as the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change. When the probability variation flag is not set, one value predetermined as a non-probability variation big hit determination value is set as the big hit determination value used for the big hit determination. Then, the big hit determination random number read in S24 is compared with the big hit determination value, and when the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit determination is performed, and when these do not match, the big hit determination value is not determined. To do.

  As a result of the big hit determination process, when it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S26), the big hit flag is set (S31), and the process proceeds to S32 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a big hit (N in S26), the random number for small hit determination (the extracted data of R7) is read from the random number buffer area (S27), and the small hit determination process is executed (S28). In the small hit determination process, the small hit determination random number read in S27 is compared with a predetermined small hit determination value, and when the small hit determination random number and the small hit determination value match, the small hit is determined. A decision is made, and when these do not match, a decision not to make a small hit (decision to be out of place) is made. As a result of the small hit determination process, when it is determined to be a small hit (Y in S29), the small hit flag is set (S30), and the process proceeds to S32 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined as a result of the small hit determination process that the small hit is not made (N in S29), the process directly proceeds to S32.

  In S32, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141), and the process returns.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag set in S31 is set (S40). When it is determined in S40 that the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S43 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S40 that the big hit flag has been set, it is extracted from R2 at the time of start winning when the big win is determined, and based on the extracted value of R2 read out in S22, the 15R normal big win, 15R first Big hit type, 15R 2nd positive change big hit, 15R short time big hit, 2R 1st positive change big hit, 2R 2nd positive change big hit type of big hit type decision and corresponding big hit type And determining the jackpot symbol of the special symbol in (S41).

  Specifically, in S41, using the above-mentioned jackpot type selection table set so that the selection ratio of the jackpot type varies depending on the probability / base state, the jackpot type and special symbol jackpot symbol based on the lottery value of R2 Are determined simultaneously. Then, in correspondence with the jackpot type determined in S41, a jackpot type flag indicating the determined jackpot type is set (S42).

  Specifically, in S42, the big hit type flag is set as follows. When it is determined that the 15R normal big hit is determined, the 15R normal big hit flag is set as the big hit type flag. When it is determined that the 15R first probability variation big hit is determined, the 15R first probability variation big hit flag is set as the big hit type flag. When it is determined that the 15R second probability variation jackpot is determined, the 15R second probability variation jackpot flag is set as the jackpot type flag. When it is determined that the short hit at 15R is determined, the short hit at 15R is set as the big hit type flag. When it is determined that the 2R first probability variable big hit is determined, the 2R first probability variable big hit flag is set as the big hit type flag. When it is determined that the 2R second probability variable big hit is determined, the 2R second probability variable big hit flag is set as the big hit type flag.

  Then, based on the jackpot type flag set in S42, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be the 15R first probability variable jackpot (S46). When it is determined that it is not determined to be the 15R first probability variation big hit, the process proceeds to S49 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 15R first probability variation jackpot has been determined, it is determined to perform the probability variation notification described above (S47), and the timing for executing the probability variation notification is determined during the round and the jackpot gaming state. It is selected and determined at the end of (when the ending is displayed) (S48). Specifically, in S48, the count value is extracted from R8 described above, and the timing for executing the probability change notification is selected and determined based on the extracted value using the probability change notification timing table. In S48, when it is determined that the timing for executing the probability change notification is in a round, a notification flag for in-round notification indicating that is set, and the timing for executing the probability change notification is determined to be the end of the big hit gaming state. If it is, the big hit end time notification flag is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S49. As described above, when it is determined that the 15R first probability variation big hit is determined, it is always decided to execute the probability variation notification, and the timing of either during the big hit gaming state round or when the big hit gaming state ends. The probability change notification is performed.

  If it is determined in S40 that the big hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S43). When it is determined that the small hit flag is set, a predetermined small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol (S44). And it progresses to S49 mentioned later. On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set, it is a time when the fluctuation display result is disregarded, and a random number value is extracted from R3, and a special symbol loss symbol is determined based on the extracted value (S45). That is, based on the random number extracted from R3, as described above, a special symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result is determined from a plurality of outlier symbols. And it progresses to S49 mentioned later.

  In S49, a process for selecting a display result command to be transmitted is performed (S49). Specifically, in S49, the display result command is selected as follows. When the small hit symbol is determined in S44, that is, when the big hit flag set in S31 is not set and the small hit flag set in S30 is set, the display result command is the small hit symbol. Select the no hit / probability notification designation command. Further, when the off symbol is determined in S45, that is, when the big hit flag set in S31 is not set and the small hit flag set in S30 is not set, the off designation command is selected. To do. When the big hit symbol is determined in S41, that is, when the big hit flag set in S31 is set, the display result command is selected using the big hit type flag as follows. For example, when the 15R normal big hit flag is set, the 15R normal big hit / not sure change notification designation command is selected.

  Further, when the 15R first probability variation big hit flag is set and the above-described round notification flag is set, the 15R first probability variation big hit / round probability variation notification designation command is selected. When the 15R first certainty variable big hit flag is set and the big hit end notification flag is set, the 15R first positive variable big hit / big hit end certain change notification with designation command is selected. When the 15R second probability variation big hit flag is set, the 15R second probability variation big hit / no probability variation notification designation command is selected. When the 15R hour big hit flag is set, the 15R hour big hit / probable change notification designation command is selected. When the 2R first probability variation big hit flag is set, the 2R first probability variation big hit / probability change notification designation command is selected. When the 2R second probability variation big hit flag is set, the 2R second probability variation big hit / no probability variation notification designation command is selected.

  Next, a setting (command set) for transmitting the display result command selected in S49 is performed (S50). When the display result command is set in this way, the display result command is output in S108 of FIG. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S142) (S51), and the process returns.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S142) in the special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process in the variation pattern setting process.

  As described above, the variation pattern table stored in the ROM 54 includes the variation pattern table for determining the 15R big hit used when the 15R big hit is determined, and the variation for determining the 2R probability variable big hit used when the 2R probability variable big hit is achieved. Pattern table, variation pattern table for determining small hits used for small hits, variation pattern table for determining reach deviation when changing reach, and deviation other than reach And a variation pattern table used for determining a normal deviation. Each of these variation pattern tables includes a shortened variation pattern table used in the short-time state and a non-shortened variation pattern table used in the non-time-short state.

  First, by determining whether or not the big hit flag set in S31 is set, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the variable display is a big hit (S61). When it is determined that the big hit is not determined, the process proceeds to S69 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is determined, it is determined whether or not the 15R big hit is determined (S62). Specifically, in S62, when any one of the 15R normal big hit flag, the 15R first probability variable big hit flag, the 15R second positive variable big hit flag, and the 15R short-time big hit flag is set, it is determined to be the 15R big hit. Judge that

  When it is determined that the 15R big hit has not been determined, the process proceeds to S66 described below. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 15R big hit has been determined, it is determined whether or not the hourly flag is set (S63).

  When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, it is in a non-time reduction state, and therefore, as a data table used for determining the fluctuation pattern, the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table of the fluctuation pattern table for determining 15R big hit Is selected (S64), and the process proceeds to S80a described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state is set, and therefore, the shortened variation pattern table is selected from the variation pattern tables for determining the big hit (S65), and the process proceeds to S80a described later.

  When it is determined in S62 that the 15R big hit is not determined, it is the time when the 2R first probability variable big hit or the 2R second probability variable big hit is determined, and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set. (S66).

  When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, it is in a non-time reduction state, and therefore, as a data table used for determining the fluctuation pattern, the non-shortening fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern table for determining the 2R probability variable big hit is determined. A table is selected (S67), and the process proceeds to S80a described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, since the time reduction state is set, a shortened variation pattern table is selected from the variation pattern tables for determining the 2R probability variable big hit (S68), and the process proceeds to S80a described later. . Here, in order to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the 2R probability variable big hit determination pattern is a win, a different variation pattern is set from the 15R big hit determination fluctuation pattern.

  Further, when the process proceeds to S69 as described above, it is determined whether or not the small display is determined to be the variable display by determining whether or not the small hit flag set in S30 is set. To do. When it is determined that the small hit is not determined, the process proceeds to S73 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit has been determined, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S70).

  When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, it is in a non-time reduction state, so as a data table used to determine the fluctuation pattern, the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table of the fluctuation pattern table for determining the small hits Is selected (S71), and the process proceeds to S80a described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state is set, and therefore, a shortened variation pattern table is selected from the variation pattern tables for determining small hits (S72), and the process proceeds to S80a described later. . In order to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern table for determining the small hit is the 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit depending on the variation pattern, the variation for determining the 2R probability variation big hit is determined. The variation pattern is the same as the variation pattern selected by the pattern table. For this reason, the variation pattern table for determining the 2R probability variable big hit and the variation pattern table for determining the small hit may be used in common.

  Further, when the process proceeds to S73 as described above, a random number value is extracted from R5, and reach determination is performed based on the extracted value. The reach determination result in this case is stored as data such as a reach flag. Then, by determining whether or not the reach flag is set, it is determined whether or not reach is determined by the reach determination in S73 (S74).

  If it is determined that the reach is determined, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S75). When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, it is a non-time reduction state, so as a data table used to determine the fluctuation pattern, the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table of the fluctuation pattern table for determining the reach deviation Is selected (S76), and the process proceeds to S80a. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state is set, and therefore, as a data table used for determining the variation pattern, the shortened variation pattern table of the variation pattern table for determining the reach deviation is used. Is selected (S77), and the process proceeds to S80a.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S74 that the reach is not determined, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S78). When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, it is a non-time reduction state, and therefore, as a data table used for determining a fluctuation pattern, a non-shortening fluctuation pattern table of fluctuation pattern tables for determining deviation is usually used. Is selected (S79), and the process proceeds to S80a. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state is set. Therefore, as a data table used for determining the fluctuation pattern, a shortened fluctuation pattern table of the fluctuation pattern table for determining deviation is usually used. Is selected (S80), and the process proceeds to S80a.

  In S80a, a random value is extracted from R4, and based on the extracted value, the variation pattern table selected by any of S64, S65, S67, S68, S71, S72, S76, S77, S79, and S80 is used. Select a variation pattern. Then, a variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern selected in S80a is selected (S81).

  Then, the special symbol display 8 performs a process for starting the variation display of the special symbol (S82). Specifically, a drive signal for starting the variation display of the special symbol is set on the special symbol display 8, and the drive signal is output in S114 of FIG. Then, a setting (command set) for transmitting a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern information selected in S81 is performed (S83). When the variation pattern command is set in this way, the variation pattern command is output in S108 of FIG. Then, based on the selected variation pattern, the special symbol display timer 8 sets the variation display time in the special symbol process timer, and then starts the special symbol process timer (S84). The special symbol process timer is a timer used for managing the variable display time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (S143) (S85), and the process returns.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S144) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, a process for stopping the special symbol variation display is performed (S150). Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the variation display of the special symbol that is performing the variation display on the special symbol display 8 is set, and the drive signal is output in S114 of FIG. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the stop symbol determined as described above. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the symbol stop command is set in the pointer (S151). The symbol stop command is a command for designating (specifying) that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 is stopped. The symbol stop command set in S151 is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. When receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control microcomputer 800 executes control for stopping the variation display of the decorative symbol on the variation display device 9 and deriving and displaying the display result.

  Next, whether or not the probability change flag is in the reset state and whether the time reduction flag is in the set state in order to determine whether or not the low accuracy base state in which the time reduction state is limited is limited. Is determined (S152). When the probability variation flag is reset and the time reduction flag is not set, that is, when the state is other than the low accuracy base, the process proceeds to S156 described later. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is reset and the time reduction flag is set, that is, when the low accuracy high base state is set, "1" is subtracted from the time reduction counter (S153). Here, the time reduction counter is a counting means used for managing the duration of the time reduction state in the low-accuracy base state. The time reduction counter is set to a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) in the special game processing described later with reference to FIG. .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S154). When the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to S156 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, since the time reduction state end condition is satisfied, the time reduction flag is reset in order to end the time reduction state (S155), and the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set. When the big hit flag is set in S156, that is, when the big hit flag is set in S31 when it is determined that the big hit is determined in S25 and S26 in the special symbol normal processing (S140), the big hit type determined in S41 is determined. A setting (command set) for transmitting a jackpot start command, which is a hit start command indicating that it is started, is set (S157), and the process proceeds to S159a described later. Specifically, in S157, a setting is made to transmit a jackpot start command for specifying the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot type flag set in S42.

  The jackpot start command set in S157 is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. When receiving the jackpot start command, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs display control according to the jackpot start command received by the variable display device 9.

  If the big hit flag is not set in S156, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (S158). When the small hit flag is set, a setting (command set) for transmitting a small hit start command which is a hit start command indicating that the small hit is started (S159), and the process proceeds to S159a. On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set, the fluctuation display result is out of date, so the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S140) (S159b), and the return To do. In S159a, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S145), and the process returns.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening for a special winning opening in the special symbol process (S145). In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, whether or not any 2R probability variable big hit flag is determined by determining whether any of the 2R first probability variable big hit flag and 2R second probability variable big hit flag is set. It is determined whether or not (S160). When it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit has been determined, the process proceeds to S164 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that a decision is made that 2R probability variation big hit is not made (when 15R normal big hit, 15R first positive variation big hit, 15R second positive variation big hit, 15R short time big hit or small hit is decided. ) Determines whether or not it is determined that the small hit flag is set by determining whether or not the small hit flag is set (S161).

  When it is not decided to make a small hit, that is, when it is decided to make a 15R normal big hit, 15R first positive change big hit, 15R second positive change big hit, or 15R short hit big hit, repeated continuous control is performed in 15 rounds. When it is performed, that is, when the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened 15 times, the number of times of opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 is set to 15 (S162), and The upper limit value data of the opening time is set to 30 seconds (S163), and the process proceeds to S166 described later. As a result, the number of times of opening executed in the special winning opening opening process is 15, and the maximum time of opening in each round is 30 seconds. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit is determined, the process proceeds to S164.

  In S164, the data of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is set to 2, the data of the opening time of the big prize opening at each opening time of the big prize opening is set to 1 second (S165), and the process proceeds to S166. As a result, for each of the 2R 1st probable big hit, 2R 2nd probable big hit, and small hit, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening executed in the big prize opening opening process is two times, The opening time in the opening times is 1 second.

  In S166, in addition to the above-described number of times of opening and the upper limit value of the opening time, data necessary for controlling the winning gaming state by big hit or small hit is set. As an example, the interval period between each open state (round) in the big hit gaming state is set by S166. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S146) (S167), and the process returns.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the hit end process (S147) in the special symbol process. In the winning end process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, the winning end opening process (S146) is performed by subtracting and updating the winning end timer (S171). Then, it is determined whether or not the hit end timer has timed out (value has become “0”) (S172). If it is determined that the hit end timer has not timed out, the process returns. Accordingly, the hit end timer counts the execution time of the ending display by being subtracted and updated every time the hit end process is executed. On the other hand, when the hit end timer times out, a special game process, which is a process for managing the probability / base state including the probability variation state as the special game state, is performed (S173). The processing content of the special game processing will be described later with reference to FIG. And a big hit flag, 15R normal big hit flag, 15R first positive variable big hit flag, 15R second positive variable big hit flag, 15R short time big hit flag, 2R first positive variable big hit flag, 2R second positive variable big hit flag, small hit flag, etc. The flag related to winning (winning flag) is reset (S174), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S140) (S175), and the process returns.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special game process (S173) in the winning end process. The game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing in the special game processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the 15R normal big hit flag is set (S601). When it is determined that the 15R normal big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S605 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal big hit flag is set, the probability variation flag is set to the reset state (S602), and the time reduction flag is set to the reset state (S603). Here, the reset state means that the flag state is changed to the reset state when the flag state is in the set state, and the flag state is changed to the reset state when the flag state is in the reset state. It includes both meanings of holding and indicates that a reset state is obtained as a result. The meaning of the reset state is similarly applied to the following description of the special game process. Similarly, the meaning of the set state used in the following description is that the flag state is changed to the set state when the flag state is in the reset state, and the flag state is in the set state. Sometimes includes both meanings of keeping the flag state set. Then, “0” is set in the time counter (S604), and the process returns. Thereby, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability / base state becomes the low probability low base state.

  When it is determined in S601 that the normal big hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the 15R hour big hit flag is set (S605). If it is determined that the 15R hour big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S609 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the 15R hour / short jackpot flag is set, the probability variation flag is set to the reset state (S606), and the hour / hour flag is set to the set state (S607). Then, the value of the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S608), and the process returns. As a result, when the short hit at 15R is reached, the probability / base state becomes the low probability high base state after the big hit gaming state ends, and the short time state (high base state) becomes the period until the variable display is performed 100 times. Become.

  If it is determined in S605 that the 15R hourly big hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the 15R first probability variable big hit flag is set (S609). When it is determined that the 15R first probability variation big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S613 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 15R first probability variation big hit flag is set, the probability variation flag is set (S610) and the time reduction flag is set (S611). Then, “0” is set in the time reduction counter (S612), and the process returns. Thereby, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability / base state becomes a highly accurate base state. In this way, when the 15R first likelihood big hit flag is set, the time-short state is controlled by setting the time-short flag in S611. Is not a so-called number-of-times cut that ends when the variable display is performed 100 times, but continues until the next big hit. Therefore, when the 15R first probability big hit is reached, the processing of S153 to S155 in FIG. 23 is not performed, and the time-shortage counter is not set as in S608.

  If it is determined in S609 that the 15R first likelihood variable hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the 15R second probability variable hit flag is set (S613). When it is determined that the 15R second probability variation big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S617 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 15R first probability variation big hit flag is set, the probability variation flag is set (S614) and the time reduction flag is reset (S615). Then, “0” is set in the time reduction counter (S616), and the process returns. As a result, the probability / base state becomes the high probability low base state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  When it is determined in S613 that the 15R second likelihood variable hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the 2R first probability variable hit flag is set (S617). When it is determined that the 2R first probability variation big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S621 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R first probability variation big hit flag is set, the probability variation flag is set (S618) and the time reduction flag is set (S619). Then, “0” is set in the time reduction counter (S620), and the process returns. Thereby, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability / base state becomes a highly accurate base state. As described above, when the 2R first probability variable big hit flag is set, the time-short state is controlled by setting the time-short flag in S616. Continue until the next big hit. Therefore, when the 2R first probability variation big hit is reached, the processing of S153 to S155 in FIG. 23 is not performed, and the time-shorting counter as in S608 is not set.

  If it is determined in S617 that the 2R first certainty variable jackpot flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the 2R second certainty variable jackpot flag is set (S621). If it is determined that the 2R second probability variation jackpot flag is not set, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R second probability variation big hit flag is set, the probability variation flag is set (S622) and the time reduction flag is reset (S623). Then, “0” is set in the time reduction counter (S624), and the process returns. As a result, the probability / base state becomes the high probability low base state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 800 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 800.

  In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval, and the like (S201). When the initialization process is completed, the production control microcomputer 800 monitors the timer interrupt flag (S202). When the timer interruption occurs, the production control microcomputer 800 sets “1” as the value of the timer interruption flag in the timer interruption process. If “1” is set as the value of the timer interrupt flag in S202, the effect control microcomputer 800 clears the value of the timer interrupt flag (S203), and executes the following effect control process.

  A timer interrupt occurs every 33 msec, for example. That is, the effect control process is activated every 33 msec, for example. Further, in the timer interrupt process in this embodiment, only the process of setting “1” as the value of the timer interrupt flag is performed, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process, but the timer interrupt process The effect control process may be executed.

  In the effect control process, first, a power-off process for monitoring whether or not a power-off signal is output is executed (S204). Next, command analysis processing for analyzing the received effect control command is executed (S205). Next, an effect control process is performed (S206). The contents of the effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and effect control including display control of the variable display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a predetermined random counter is executed (S207). In the random number updating process, for example, random counters RS1 to RS3 for determining decorative symbols, random counters RS4 for determining decorative symbols, and random counters RS5 and RS6 for determining the contents of the above-described effects, etc. Various random counters are updated. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in S202. An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to an interrupt terminal of the effect control microcomputer 800. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, the INT control microcomputer 800 generates an INT interrupt. Then, the effect control microcomputer 800 executes effect control command reception processing in the interrupt processing. In the effect control command reception process, the effect control microcomputer 800 stores the received effect control command data in a command reception buffer provided in the RAM 85.

  Next, the command analysis processing in S205 of FIG. 27 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing.

  In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer (S211). If there is no reception command, the process returns. On the other hand, when there is a reception command, the reception command is read (S212). The command data read here is erased in the command reception buffer. Then, it is determined whether or not the received reception command is the above-described display result command (S213). If it is a display result command, a display result command reception flag, which is a reception flag capable of specifying the received display result command, is set corresponding to the received display result command (S214). Then, it is determined whether or not the received display result command is a big hit display result designation command for designating a display result of any big hit (including both 15R big hit and 2R probability variation big hit) (S215). If it is not a jackpot display result designation command, the process returns to S211. On the other hand, when it is a big hit display result designation command, information of the hit type indicated by the display result command (15R normal big hit, 15R first positive variation big hit, 15R second positive big hit, 15R short time big hit, 2R first positive big hit, and 2R Data indicating the second probability variation big hit) is stored in the big hit type information storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S216), and the process returns to S211. The hit type information stored in the big hit type information storage area is updated every time a big hit occurs.

  If it is determined in S213 that the command is not a display result command, it is determined whether or not the read received command is a variation pattern command (S217). If it is a variation pattern command, data indicating information specifying the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is stored in a variation pattern data storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S218). Then, in response to the received command, a variation pattern reception flag, which is a reception flag that can identify the received command, is set (S219), and the process returns to S211. Since the fluctuation pattern reception flag can identify the received fluctuation pattern command, when the contents of the command can be identified based on the received fluctuation pattern command, the above-described S218 is not necessary. Good. On the other hand, since the data specifying the fluctuation pattern stored in S218 can specify the received fluctuation pattern command, the contents of the command can be specified based on the data specifying the fluctuation pattern stored in S218. When doing so, the aforementioned S219 may not be provided.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the read received command is the hit start command (S220). If it is a hit start command, a hit start command reception flag, which is a reception flag capable of specifying the received command, is set corresponding to the received command (S221), and the process returns to S211.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the read reception command is the above-mentioned ending display command (S222). If it is an ending display command, an ending display command reception flag, which is a reception flag capable of specifying the received command, is set corresponding to the received command (S223). Then, the process returns to S211. If it is determined in S222 that the received command is not an ending display command, it is determined what other received command is, a command reception flag corresponding to the received command is set (S224), and the process returns to S211. That is, S224 collectively shows processing corresponding to reception of various commands other than the above-described display result command, variation pattern command, hit start command, and ending display command.

  Next, the effect control process process by S206 of FIG. 27 is demonstrated. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, any one of S500 to S506 is executed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S500): Confirms whether or not a variation pattern command has been received, and when confirming that a variation pattern command has been received, updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to S501. To do.

  Symbol variation start processing (S501): With respect to the variation display of the decorative symbol, the display result of the decorative symbol in the variation display such as the combination of the off symbol, the combination of the small hit symbol, and the combination of the big hit symbol is determined. Then, according to the variation pattern command, a variation pattern that is actually used for variation display on the variation display device 9 is determined from a plurality of variation patterns of decorative symbols that are predetermined as variation patterns capable of image display. Further, the variation display time is set according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation of the decorative symbols (left, middle, right symbol) in the variation display device 9 is started. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S502. The contents of the symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Symbol variation processing (S502): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed, etc.) constituting the variation pattern of the decorative symbol on the variation display device 9 and monitors the end of the set variation time. Then, when the set variation time ends, the left, middle and right symbols of the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, and control is performed so that the variation of the symbols is swaying without confirming the display result. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S503.

  Symbol stop waiting process (S503): If the symbol stop command for designating all symbols to be decorated has been received after the variation time designated by the variation pattern command has elapsed, the variation display device 9 performs the variation of the ornament symbol. Control is performed to stop (stop the shaking fluctuation state described above) and display a stop symbol as a fluctuation display result. Thereafter, when the decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9 becomes a hit display result (including big hit and small hit), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S504, and the variable display device 9 When the stop design of the decorative design at is a display result, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S500.

  Winning display processing (S504): When 15R normal big hit, 15R short-time big hit, 15R first probability variation big hit, or 15R second probability variation big hit, the big hit starts after the decorative symbol variation time on the variable display device 9 ends. Displays the hour. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S505. On the other hand, when the 2R first probability variation big hit, 2R second probability variation big hit, or small hit, the decorated special hit display is not performed, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S505.

  Process during winning game (S505): Control is performed to display an effect during winning game, which is a display for performing effects during the winning game state including effects during the big hit gaming state and effects during the small hit gaming state. For example, in the 15R jackpot game state, various effects during each open state in the jackpot game state, and various effects during the interval period between the open states, etc., for the decorated effects during the 15R jackpot game state Display is executed. On the other hand, in each of the 2R probability variable big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, the decorated special effects as in the 15R big hit gaming state are not performed. Then, when the winning game process is completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S506. When the winning display process ends, in order to perform the ending display, the end display timer for managing the ending display execution time is set to the end display time corresponding to the ending display execution time, and the end display timer is started. . Further, when it is specified that the probability change notification is specified by the above-mentioned 15R first probability change big hit / round probability change notification designation command, an effect in the round is performed in the winning game processing according to the command. In the variable display device 9, the process for executing the probability change notification as described above is performed.

  Winning game end process (S506): Ending display is performed as an effect when the winning game state including the big hit game state and the small hit game state is ended. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S500. The display time of the ending display is managed by using an end display timer in which time is set in the hit game process. For example, a common ending display is performed for 15R normal big hit, 15R hourly big hit, 15R first likelihood variation big hit, and 15R second probability variation big hit. In addition, for these jackpots, there is a common display so that it is difficult to understand that it is a big hit, and it is difficult to distinguish the type of big hit, even for effects other than the ending display such as the effect during the round by hit game processing Done. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize which type of big hit is in the big hit gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened 15 times. For the 2R first probability variation big hit, the 2R second probability variation big hit, and the small hit, basically, a common ending display that does not perform a decorated special effect is performed. In addition, for these 2R 1st probable big hits, 2R 2nd probable big wins, and small wins, it is common so that the types of jackpots can not be distinguished even for effects other than the ending display such as effects during the round by winning game processing. Display is performed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize which of the 2R first probability variation big hit, 2R second probability variation big hit, and the small hit is about the hit gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice. In addition, when it is specified to perform probability change notification by the above-described 15R first probability variation big hit / big hit end probability variation notification designation command or 2R first probability variation big hit / probability variation notification designation command, according to the command, When the effect on the ending display is performed in the winning game end process, the variation display device 9 performs the process of executing the probability change notification as described above.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process in S500 of FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the following process is performed.

  In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command has been received by determining whether or not a reception flag that is set when a variation pattern command is received is set (S251). ). When it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation start process (S213) (S252), and the process returns.

  If it is determined in S251 that the variation pattern command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the first certain variation effect mode flag, which is a flag indicating the first certain variation effect mode, is set ( S253). When it is determined that the first probability variation effect mode flag is set, for example, processing for displaying in the first probability variation effect mode as shown in FIG. 11 (A12) is performed (S254), and the return. To do. Thereby, in the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9, the display in the 1st probability change production mode before a fluctuation | variation display is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first probability variation effect mode flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the second probability variation effect mode flag, which is a flag indicating the second probability variation effect mode, is set ( S255).

  When it is determined that the second certain variation effect mode flag is set, for example, a process for displaying in the second certain variation effect mode as shown in (A19) of FIG. 12 is performed (S256), and a return is performed. To do. Thereby, in the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9, the display in the 2nd probability change production mode before a fluctuation | variation display is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second probability variation effect mode flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the third probability variation effect mode flag, which is a flag indicating the third probability variation effect mode, is set ( S257).

  If it is determined that the third probability variation effect mode flag is set, for example, processing for displaying in the third probability variation effect mode as shown in FIG. 13 (A26) is performed (S258), and the return. To do. Thereby, in the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9, the display in the 3rd probability change production mode before a fluctuation | variation display is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the third probability change effect mode flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the probability change notification effect mode flag which is a flag indicating the probability change notification effect mode is set (S259). .

  If it is determined that the probability change notification effect mode flag is set, for example, a process for displaying in the probability change notification effect mode as shown in FIG. 13 (A33) is performed (S260), and the process returns. Thereby, in the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9, the display in the probability change alerting | reporting effect mode before a fluctuation | variation display is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change notification effect mode flag is not set, the flag indicates that the time reduction effect mode is the effect mode in which the effect indicating that the time is shortened due to the shortage of 15R time is performed. It is determined whether or not the effect mode flag is set (S261).

  If it is determined that the time reduction effect mode flag is set, processing for displaying in the time reduction effect mode determined in advance is performed (S262), and the process returns. As a result, the variable display device 9 performs display in the short time effect mode before the variable display. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction effect mode flag is not set, the effect modes other than the first probability change effect mode, the second probability change effect mode, the third probability change effect mode, the probability change notification effect mode, and the time reduction effect mode The process for displaying in the normal performance mode is performed (S263), and the process returns. Thereby, the display in the normal effect mode before the change display is performed on the change display device 9.

  Next, the symbol variation start process in S501 of FIG. 29 will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation start process (S501). In the symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs the following process.

  First, a display result / decision determination process that is a process of selecting and determining decorative display variation display results (combination symbol combinations, small hit symbol combinations, and big hit symbol combinations) and effect display contents in variable display (S231). The processing contents of the display result / effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, by determining whether any of the first to third probability variation effect mode flags is set, the current effect mode is one of the first to third probability variation effect modes described above. It is determined whether or not there is (S232). When it is determined that the mode is one of the first to third certainty-changing effect modes, the process proceeds to S233 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not one of the first to third probability variation effect modes, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the aforementioned probability change notification effect mode (S236).

  When it is determined in S236 that it is the probability change notification effect mode, the process proceeds to S237 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the probability change notification effect mode, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the above-mentioned time-saving effect mode (S238).

  If it is determined in S238 that the mode is the time saving effect mode, the process proceeds to S239 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode is not the short-time effect mode, the mode is the normal effect mode, and the variation display in the variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command (as shown in (A1) to (A3) in FIG. 11). Display data for performing (display) is set (S240). And it progresses to S241 mentioned later. Specifically, in S240, the variation pattern is set by selecting and setting data used for variation display in the variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command.

  If it is determined in S232 that the mode is one of the first to third certainty effect modes, and the process proceeds to S233, an effect mode promotion determination process (display result / effect determination in S231) described later with reference to FIG. The promotion game can be executed by determining whether one of the first promotion game execution flag, the second promotion game execution flag, and the third promotion game execution flag is set by a processing subroutine program). It is determined whether it has been determined (S233). When any of these flags is set, the promotion game is executed. When it is determined that the promotion game has not been decided to be executed, a display for changing the decorative design (a reduced display as shown in FIG. 11 or the like) with the change pattern corresponding to the received change pattern command. In addition to the data, various display data for performing the probability change effect without the promotion game corresponding to the effect mode of the probability change effect mode is set (S234), and the process proceeds to S241 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the promotion game is determined to be executed, the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner with a variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command (reduced display as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12). In addition to the display data to be displayed, various display data for performing a probability change effect with a promotion game according to the effect mode of the probability change effect mode as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is set (S235), which will be described later. The process proceeds to S241.

  Further, when it is determined in S236 that the mode is the probability change notification effect mode and the process proceeds to S237, the decorative design is displayed in a variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command (as shown in (A33) of FIG. 13 or the like). In addition to the display data for reducing display), various display data for performing the effect in the probability change notification effect mode as shown in (A33) of FIG. 13 is set (S237), and the process proceeds to S241 to be described later. .

  If it is determined in S238 that the mode is the time reduction effect mode and the process proceeds to S239, in addition to the display data for variably displaying the decorative pattern with the variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command, a predetermined time reduction is performed. Various display data for performing the performance in the performance mode is set (S239), and the process proceeds to S241 to be described later.

  In S241, the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern set in S234, S235, S237, S239, or S240 is set to the variation time timer for measuring the variation display time in the variation display device 9, and the variation time timer is set. The measurement of the fluctuation display time due to is started (S241). Then, the variation display of the decorative pattern for deriving and displaying the display result in the variation display device 9 is started with the variation pattern set in S234, S235, S237, S239, or S240 (S242). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol changing process (S502) (S243), and the process returns.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the display result / effect determination process (S231) in the symbol variation start process. In the display result / effect determining process, first, it is determined whether or not the display result of the decorative symbol variation display performed according to the received effect control command is to be the jackpot display result (S281). Specifically, based on the hit type information stored in the command analysis process, 15R normal big hit, 15R first positive change big hit, 15R second positive change big hit, 15R short time big hit, 2R first positive change big hit as display result commands Or, when it is determined that the 2R second probability variation jackpot is designated, it is determined that the jackpot display result is obtained.

  If it is determined that the jackpot display result is obtained, the process proceeds to S287 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined not to be the big hit display result, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variation display of the decorative symbols performed according to the received effect control command is the small hit display result (S282). Specifically, based on the display result command information set in the command analysis process, when it is determined that a command for designating the small hit is received, it is determined that the small hit display result is obtained.

  When it is determined that the result is a small hit display result, a small hit symbol determination data table as shown in (c) of FIG. 9 is selected, and numerical data is extracted from the random symbol RS4 for determining the hit symbol. In the symbol determination data table, a small hit symbol combination corresponding to the extracted numerical data is selected and determined, and data indicating the small hit symbol combination is stored in the RAM 85 (S283). The data stored in S283 is saved until the next hit occurs. And it progresses to S290 mentioned later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit display result is not to be used, it is determined whether or not the display result of the decorative symbol variation display performed in accordance with the received effect control command is set as the reach-off display result (S284). More specifically, when it is determined that a command for designating the reach deviation is received based on the information of the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern data storage area in the command analysis process, it is determined that the reach is the display result.

  When it is determined that the reach-removed display result is obtained, the combination of reach-removed symbols is randomly determined and stored in the RAM 85 as the decorative symbol variation display result (S285), and the process proceeds to S290 described later. Specifically, first, the values of random counters RS1 to RS3 for determining the off symbol are extracted. Then, using the reach design determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RS1 and the reach design is determined in advance, the corresponding reach design is selected from the extracted values of RS1, and the combination of the reach design is selected from the left and right designs. It is determined as a combination of stop symbols (reach symbols). Then, using the middle symbol determination data table in which the relationship between RS2 and the middle symbol is determined in advance, the corresponding middle symbol is selected from the extracted value of RS2. However, when the middle symbol corresponding to the extracted value of RS2 matches the reach symbol, the middle symbol is corrected so as not to match the reach symbol.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach is not a display result, it is a case where the display is a display result other than the reach display result. Specifically, in this case, a deviation designation command is received as the display result command, and a deviation fluctuation pattern other than the reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command. In this case, as a decorative display variation display result, a combination of out-of-order symbols other than the out-of-reach display result is randomly determined and stored in the RAM 85 (S286), and the process proceeds to S290 described later. More specifically, first, values of random counters RS1 to RS3 for determining decorative symbols are extracted. The left symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RS1 and the left symbol is predetermined, the above-described middle symbol determination data table, and the right symbol in which the relationship between the value of RS3 and the right symbol is predetermined Using the determination data table, the corresponding decorative design is selected from the extracted values of RS1 to RS3, and the combination of the decorative design is determined as the combination of the stop design of the decorative design. However, when the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the extracted values of RS1 to RS3 matches the combination of the big hit symbol, the combination of the small hit symbol, and the combination of the reach-off symbol, it is predetermined so as not to match. Correction for changing the position symbol (for example, the middle symbol or the right symbol) is performed.

  If it is determined that the combination of jackpot symbol is determined by the above-described determination of S281 and the process proceeds to S287, the display result of the variation display of the decorative symbol performed in accordance with the received effect control command is displayed as the 2R first positive variation jackpot display result or 2R. It is determined whether or not any 2R probability variable jackpot display result is selected from the second probability variable jackpot display results. Specifically, when it is determined that 2R first probability variation big hit or 2R second probability variation big hit is designated based on the hit information stored in the command analysis process, 2R first probability variation big hit display result or 2R second probability variation Judged to be the jackpot display result.

  When it is determined that any 2R probability variation big hit display result is obtained, a 2R probability variation big hit symbol determination data table as shown in FIG. 9B is selected, and numerical data is obtained from the random symbol RS4 for hit symbol determination. In the data table for 2R probability variation big hit symbol determination, the combination of the 2R probability variation big hit symbol corresponding to the extracted numerical data is selected and determined, and the data indicating the 2R probability variation big hit symbol combination is stored in the RAM 85 ( S288). The data stored in S288 is saved until the next hit occurs. And it progresses to S290 mentioned later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R-probable big hit display result is not used, the 15R big hit display result is any of 15R normal big hit, 15R hourly big hit, 15R first positive change big hit, and 15R second positive change big hit. 9R big hit symbol determination data table as shown in FIG. 9A is selected, and numerical data is extracted from the random symbol RS4 for winning symbol determination, and the extracted data is extracted in the 15R big hit symbol determination data table. A combination of 15R jackpot symbols corresponding to the numerical data is selected and determined, and data indicating the combination of 15R jackpot symbols is stored in the RAM 85 (S289). The data stored in S289 is stored until the next hit occurs. In S289, the 15R big hit symbol determination data table for the probability variation big hit is used for the probability variation big hit, and the 15R big hit symbol determination data table for the non-probable big hit is used for the non-probable big hit. Depending on whether or not the probable big hit is, a different 15R big hit symbol determination data table is selected. And it progresses to S290 mentioned later.

  In S290, based on determining whether one of the first to third probability variation effect mode flags is set, the current effect mode is one of the first to third probability variation effect mode flags. It is determined whether or not it is the production mode (S290). And when it is judged that it is any production mode among the 1st-the 3rd probability variation production modes, the production mode promotion judgment processing which judges whether to promote the certain variation production mode is performed (S291), Return. The contents of the effect mode promotion determination process will be described with reference to FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that none of the first to third probability variation effect mode flags is the effect mode, the process returns.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an effect mode promotion determination process (S291) in the display result / effect determination process. In the effect mode promotion determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the first probability change effect mode by determining whether or not the first probability change effect mode flag is set (S401). . If it is determined that the mode is not the first certain change effect mode, the process proceeds to S407 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode is the first certain change effect mode, it is determined whether or not super-reach execution is designated by performing the same processing as S233 described above (S402).

  If it is determined that super-reach execution is not specified, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that execution of super reach is designated, a first promotion game execution flag is set as a flag indicating that the first promotion game is executed (S403). Thus, when the first promotion game execution flag is set, the first promotion game is executed. Next, as a result of execution of the first promotion game, a first probability variation effect mode promotion determination is performed to determine whether or not the probability variation effect mode is promoted from the first probability variation effect mode to the second probability variation effect mode (S404). . However, the determination result of the first probability variation effect mode promotion determination is valid on the condition that the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time in the first promotion game. Specifically, in S404, promotion determination is performed as follows. Based on the data indicating the type of winning symbol stored in the RAM 85 in S283, S288, or S289, the type of winning symbol that triggered the probability variation effect mode is specified, and the above 15R big hit promotion determination data described above A data table corresponding to the combination of winning symbols is selected from the table, the 2R probability variable big hit promotion determination data table, and the small hit promotion promotion data table. Then, the numerical data of the aforementioned random counter RS5 is extracted. In S404, it is determined whether or not the data extracted from RS5 matches the promotion determination value corresponding to the winning symbol combination, and if it matches, it is determined that the probability variation effect mode is to be promoted. Sometimes it is determined that the probability variation mode is not promoted.

  Next, as a determination result of the promotion determination in S404, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to promote the probability variation effect mode from the first probability variation effect mode to the second probability variation effect mode (S405). When it is determined that the decision to promote is made, the first promotion flag as a flag indicating that the first probability variation effect mode is promoted to the second probability variation effect mode is set (S406), and the process returns. Thereby, the display which is promoted from the first probability variation effect mode to the second probability variation effect mode as shown in (A17) and (A18) of FIG. 12 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the decision to promote is not made, the process directly returns. In that case, the first certain variation effect mode is maintained as shown in (A42) and (A43) of FIG. 13 without being promoted from the first certain variation effect mode to the second certain variation effect mode.

  If it is determined in S401 that the mode is not the first probability variation effect mode and the process proceeds to S407, it is determined whether or not the second probability variation effect mode flag is set, so that the current effect mode is the second probability variation effect. It is determined whether or not the mode is selected (S407). When it is determined that the mode is not the second certain variation effect mode, the process proceeds to S413 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode is the second certain variation effect mode, it is determined whether or not super-reach execution is designated by performing the same processing as that of S233 described above (S408).

  If it is determined that super-reach execution is not specified, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution of the super reach is designated, the second promotion game execution flag is set as a flag indicating that the second promotion game is executed (S409). Thus, when the second promotion game execution flag is set, the second promotion game is executed. Next, as a result of executing the second promotion game, a promotion determination is made to determine whether or not the probability variation effect mode is promoted from the second probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode (S410). However, the determination result of the second probability variation effect mode promotion determination is valid on the condition that the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time in the second promotion game. Specifically, in S410, the promotion determination is performed by performing the same processing as in S404 described above.

  Next, as a determination result of the promotion determination in S410, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to promote the probability variation effect mode from the second probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode (S411). If it is determined that the promotion is determined, the second promotion flag is set as a flag indicating that the second probability variation effect mode is promoted to the third probability variation effect mode (S412), and the process returns. Thereby, the display which is promoted from the second probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode as shown in (A24) of FIG. 12 and (A25) of FIG. 13 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the decision to promote is not made, the process directly returns. In that case, the display is maintained without maintaining the second probability variation effect mode without being promoted from the second probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode.

  If it is determined in S407 that the mode is not the second probability variation effect mode and the process proceeds to S413, it is determined whether or not the third probability variation effect mode flag is set, so that the current effect mode is the third probability variation effect. It is determined whether or not the mode is selected (S413). If it is determined that the mode is not the third probability variation effect mode, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode is the third probability variation effect mode, whether or not the 2R first probability variation big hit is indicated by the display result command based on the information of the hit type stored in the command analysis process. Is determined (S414).

  When it is determined that the 2R first probability variation big hit is reached, a third promotion game execution flag is set as a flag indicating that the third promotion game is executed (S415). Thus, when the third promotion game execution flag is set, the third promotion game is executed. In the third probability variation effect mode, when 2R first probability variation big hit is made, it is predetermined that the transition to the probability variation notification effect mode is made in advance. Is set (S416), and the process returns. Thereby, the display which transfers (promotes) from the 3rd probability change effect mode to the probability change notification effect mode as shown in (A32) and (A33) of FIG. 13 is performed.

  As described above, when the 2R first probability variation big hit is made in the third probability variation effect mode, the mode shifts to the probability variation notification effect mode through the third promotion game, but the first probability variation effect mode and the second probability variation effect mode. When the 2R 1st probable big hit is reached, as explained for the probable change notification in FIG. 11, after the probable change notification at the end of the big hit gaming state that issues a message “Let's go to space travel!” Transition to the probability change notification mode without going through the game.

  When it is determined that the 2R first probability variation big hit is not reached, it is determined whether or not super-reach execution has been designated by performing the same processing as S233 described above (S417). If it is determined that super-reach execution is not specified, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution of the super reach is designated, the third promotion game execution flag as a flag indicating that the third promotion game is executed is set (S418), and the process returns. As a result, when the 2R first probability variation big hit is not reached, the third promotion game is executed, but the third promotion flag is not set, so the effect mode shifts from the third probability change effect mode to the probability change notification effect mode (promotion). Without being displayed, a display in which the third probability variation effect mode is maintained is performed. By performing such control, the probability variation effect mode shifts to the probability variation notification effect mode only when the probability variation state is confirmed.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation processing in S502 of FIG. In the symbol variation processing, the following processing is performed.

  First, the above-described variation time timer and the process timer used for managing display control in the symbol variation processing are updated (S421). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (S422), and if it has timed out, the effect control execution data is switched (S423), and the process proceeds to S424. If not timed out, the process proceeds to S424. In this embodiment, process data indicating the variation pattern of the decorative design is provided (stored) for each variation pattern. The process data is constituted by data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer data and presentation control execution data. The production control microcomputer 800 sets process data in S234, S235, S237, S239 or S240 of FIG. Then, with reference to the process data, control is performed to execute an effect by display including a variation display of decorative symbols in a variation mode set in the effect control execution data for a time set in the process timer. Thereby, after starting the variable display, the variable display for deriving and displaying the display result after a predetermined time can be performed. By such control, variation display in various variation modes is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S424). If the variation time timer has not timed out, the variation promotion effect process for performing the aforementioned promotion game effect during the decorative symbol variation display is executed (S425), and the process returns. The contents of the changing promotion effect process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if the variable time timer has timed out, a monitoring timer for monitoring the reception period of the symbol stop command is set and started (S426), and the production control process flag corresponds to the symbol stop waiting process (S503). The value is updated (S427), and the process returns.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the changing promotion effect process in S425 of FIG. In the changing promotion effect process, the following process is performed.

  First, it is determined whether any one of the above-described first promotion game execution flag to third promotion game execution flag is set (S431). If the promotion game execution flag is not set, the process returns. On the other hand, when the promotion game execution flag is set, the promotion game designated by the set promotion game execution flag (for example, when the first promotion game execution flag is set, the first promotion game is It is determined whether or not it is a predetermined start timing (designated to be executed) (S432). As for the start timing of the promotion game, the time from the start of the variable display is determined in advance, and the elapsed time from the start of the variable display is determined as the start timing of the promotion game based on the value of the variable time timer When it is time, it is determined that the start timing is reached.

  If it is determined in S432 that it is the start timing, display of the promoted game designated by the set promotion game execution flag is started (S433), and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined in S432 that it is not the start timing, the operation reception time, which is a predetermined time for receiving the operation of the operation button 88 in the promotion game, is the promotion game designated by the promotion game execution flag. It is determined whether it is set (S434). In the case of this embodiment, the operation reception time is set for all the promoted games.

  When it is determined that the operation reception time has not been set, the game is a promotion game in a form in which the player does not participate, and the process proceeds to S439 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation reception time is set, it is determined whether or not the game is a promotion game of the form in which the player participates and the operation reception time is being processed (S435). In the case of the first embodiment, all promotion games are mini-games in which a player participates. In S435, whether or not it is during the operation reception time is determined as follows. Regarding the operation acceptance time, each of the start timing and the end timing is predetermined as the time from the start of the variable display. Then, based on the value of the fluctuation time timer, it is determined that the operation reception time is when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display is between the start timing and the end timing.

  If it is determined in S435 that it is during the operation reception time, it is determined whether or not the operation button 88 has been operated (S436). When it is determined that there is no operation, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that there has been an operation, an operation flag is set as a flag indicating that the operation button 88 has been operated during the operation reception time (S437). Then, for example, an image for selecting a hand to be put out in the Janken game according to the operation of the operation button 88 as shown in (A16), (A23) of FIG. 12, (A30) of FIG. 13, and (A41) of FIG. The display of the game image corresponding to the operation of the operation button 88 is executed (S438), and the process returns.

  If it is determined in S435 that it is not during the operation reception time, the process proceeds to S439. In S439, it is determined whether or not it is time to start displaying the game result of the designated promotion game (S439). The timing for starting the display of the game result of the promoted game is a predetermined time from the start of the variable display (when the operation reception time is set, the timing after the operation reception time has elapsed) Based on the value of the change time timer, when the elapsed time from the start of change display reaches the time set as the game result display start timing of the promoted game, it is determined to be the display start timing. In the case of this embodiment, when it is determined that it is not time to start displaying the game result of the promoted game after the operation reception time has elapsed, for example, in the promotion game in which the operation reception time is set, the operation reception time Is a timing that has not yet reached, a timing that has not yet reached a predetermined timing for displaying a game result in a promoted game for which no operation reception time is set, or a timing after the display of the game result of the promoted game has started. If it is determined in S439 that it is not the timing to start displaying the game result of the promoted game, the process proceeds to S443 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to start displaying the game result of the promoted game, it is determined whether or not the aforementioned operation flag is set (S439a). When it is determined that the operation flag is set, the operation flag is reset in S440b, and the process proceeds to S442 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation flag is not set, the promotion mode specified by the promotion game execution flag is the promotion mode in the promotion game when the operation button 88 is not operated during the operation reception time in the promotion game. It is determined whether or not the setting for prohibiting promotion (hereinafter referred to as “promotion prohibition setting during no operation”) has been made (S440). Among the promoted games in the present embodiment, the first promoted game and the second promoted game are set to be prohibited from being promoted when no operation is performed, and for the third promoted game, the operation button is operated during the operation reception time as described above. Even when 88 is not operated, since it is necessary to promote the probability variation effect mode when it becomes the 2R first probability variation big hit, no promotion prohibition setting is made when there is no operation. If it is determined in S440 that the no-operation-promotion prohibition setting is not set, the process proceeds to S442 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S440 that the no-operation-promotion prohibition setting is set, it is determined whether or not the promotion flag for the designated promotion game is set (S440a).

  When it is determined that the promotion flag is set, the set promotion flag is reset (S441), and the process proceeds to S442 described later. Thus, even when the promotion flag is set, if the operation button 88 is not operated, the promotion flag is reset, so that the first promotion game requiring the operation by the operation button 88 is reset. When no operation is performed, even if the first promotion flag is set by the effect mode promotion determination process of FIG. 33, the effect of promoting the probability variation effect mode is not performed. In this way, in the first promotion game in which the operation by the operation button 88 is required, the player is positively operated by the operation button 88 because the effect of promoting the probability variation effect mode is not performed when the operation is not performed. Can be done. It should be noted that, for a promoted game for which no no-operation-promotion prohibition setting has been made, whether or not an operation with the operation button 88 has been performed does not affect the content of the effect as to whether or not to promote the probability variation effect mode.

  In S442, for example, (A17), (A24) in FIG. 12, (A31) in FIG. 13, and (A42) in FIG. The display of the result of the promotion game as shown is executed (S442), and the process returns.

  If it is determined that it is not the timing to start displaying the game result of the promoted game in S439 and the process proceeds to S443, is it the predetermined end timing of the promoted game designated by the promoted game execution flag? It is determined whether or not (S443). As for the end timing of the promotion game, the time from the start of the variable display is determined in advance (timing after the time when the operation reception time has elapsed), and from the start of the variable display based on the value of the variable time timer When the elapsed time reaches the time set as the end timing of the promotion game, it is determined that the end timing is reached. If it is determined that it is not the end timing of the promotion game, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the end timing of the promotion game, the display of the promotion game designated by the promotion game execution flag is ended (S444).

  Next, the promotion game execution flag is reset in accordance with the end of the promotion game (S445). Then, it is determined whether or not a promotion flag for the designated promotion game is set (S446).

  When it is determined that the promotion flag is set, it is a time when the probability change effect mode is shifted and promoted, the probability change effect mode flag indicating the probability change effect mode before promotion is reset (S447), and the probability change after promotion is changed. A probability change effect mode flag indicating the effect mode is set (S448). For example, when the first certain variation effect mode is promoted to the second certain variation effect mode, the first certain variation effect mode flag which is a flag indicating the certain probability variation effect mode before the promotion is reset in S447, and the certain probability variation effect mode after the promotion is determined in S448. The second probability variation effect mode flag, which is a flag to be shown, is reset.

  Next, based on the flag indicating the probability change effect mode after promotion, the probability change effect mode after promotion is recognized. For example, (A18), (A19) in FIG. 12, (A25), (A26) in FIG. (A32) and (A33) display in the probability variation effect mode after promotion as shown in (A449) is executed (S449), and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined in S446 that the promotion flag has not been set, the display in the probability change effect mode after promotion is not executed by returning, and then the element as shown in (A43) of FIG. The display in the certain change effect mode is maintained.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the winning game end process (S506) of FIG. In the winning game end process, the following process is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not an effect mode management process executed in S330 described later has been executed (S330a). In a single winning game state, the winning game end process is repeatedly executed in the effect control process until the end display timer started as described above times up. In a single hit gaming state, it is necessary to execute it only at the first execution of the hit game end process repeated in this manner for the convenience of managing the gaming state. For this reason, in the effect mode management process, when the effect mode management process is executed once, an effect mode management process executed flag that is a flag indicating that the effect has been executed is set. Thus, S330a determines whether or not the presentation mode management process has been executed based on whether or not the presentation mode management process executed flag has been set. When it is determined in S330a that the effect mode management process has not been executed, an effect mode management process for managing the effect mode after the winning gaming state is executed (S330), and the process proceeds to S331. The contents of the effect mode management process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S330a that the effect mode management process has been executed, the process proceeds to S331 without executing the effect mode management process. In S331, the end display timer started as described above is updated (S331). Thereby, after the start timing of the end display timer, the value of the end display timer is updated every time the winning game end process is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the end display timer has timed out (S332). When it is determined that the end display timer has not timed out, the process returns to continue the ending display. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end display timer has timed out, processing for terminating the ending display is performed through S333 and S334.

  In S333, data (state data) indicating the control state such as various flags managed for the variable display where the winning gaming state ends is initialized (S333). Note that the data indicating the type of winning symbol stored in S283, S288 or S289 described above, and the data required after the end of the winning gaming state such as the big hit type information stored in S216 are not initialized in S333. Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S500) (S334), and the process returns.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an effect mode management process (S330) in the winning game end process. In the production mode management process, first, based on the display result command information set in S214, is the probability change notification at the end of the round or the big hit gaming state with the 15R first probability variation big hit or 2R first probability variation big hit specified? By confirming whether or not, it is determined whether or not the probability change notification has been executed by the time the jackpot gaming state ends (S340). When it is determined that the probability change notification has been executed, the probability change notification effect mode flag is set (S350), and the process proceeds to S351 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change notification has not been executed, it is determined based on the jackpot type information stored in S216 whether or not it is at the end of any type of 15R jackpot big hit gaming state (S341). ).

  When it is determined that it is not at the end of the 15R big hit, it is at the end of the 2R second probability variation big hit or the small hit hit gaming state. At that time, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the normal effect mode (S342). In S342, it is determined that the normal effect mode is selected when none of the first to third probability variation effect mode flags, the time reduction effect mode flag, and the probability change notification effect mode flag is set.

  When it is determined that it is not the normal performance mode, the process proceeds to S351 described later. Thereby, when it is not the normal effect mode and the 2R second probability variation big hit or the small hit is made, the effect mode does not change (step up) after the hit gaming state. Even when it is determined that the mode is not the normal performance mode and the 2R second probability variation big hit or the small hit is made, the probability variation effect mode may be stepped up after the hit gaming state. Good. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode is the normal effect mode, the 2R probability variation effect mode selection table is selected (S343). The 2R probability variation effect mode selection table is a data table for randomly selecting the probability variation effect mode after the end of the 2R second probability variation big hit and small hit hit gaming state that occurred in the state of the normal effect mode. , Stored in the ROM 84. In the 2R probability variation effect mode selection table, the numerical data of the random counter RS5 is allocated and associated with each of the first probability variation effect mode, the second probability variation effect mode, and the third probability variation effect mode, and extracted. The probability variation effect mode corresponding to the numerical data of RS5 is determined as the probability variation effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state. In the 2R probability variation effect mode selection table, the first probability variation effect mode is selected at the highest rate, and then the second probability variation effect mode is selected at the highest rate, and the third probability variation effect mode is selected. RS5 numerical data is allocated so that the ratio is the lowest.

  Next, RS5 numerical data is extracted, and based on the extracted numerical data of RS5 using the 2R probability variation effect mode selection table selected in S343, the first probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode are selected. One of the probability changing effects modes is selected and determined (S344). Then, in response to the determined effect mode, any one of the first probability change effect mode flag to the third probability change effect mode flag is set (S348), and the process proceeds to S351 described later.

  When it is determined at S341 that the 15R jackpot end is reached, it is determined whether or not the 15R jackpot game state is ended based on the hit type information stored at S216 (S345). ). If it is determined that it is the end of the 15R short junior big hit, the short time effect mode flag is set (S349), and the process proceeds to S351 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the end of the 15R short joke, it is at the end of the big hit gaming state of 15R normal big hit or 15R second probable big hit, and the 15R probability change effect mode selection table is selected (S346).

  The 15R probability change effect mode selection table is a data table for randomly selecting the probability change effect mode after the end of each big hit gaming state of 15R normal jackpot and 15R second probability change jackpot, and is stored in the ROM 84. In the 15R probability variation effect mode selection table, the numerical data of the random counter RS5 is assigned to each of the first probability variation effect mode, the second probability variation effect mode, and the third probability variation effect mode, and is extracted. The probability variation effect mode corresponding to the numerical data of RS5 is determined as the probability variation effect mode after the big hit gaming state. In the 15R probability variation effect mode selection table, the first probability variation effect mode is selected at the highest rate, and then the second probability variation effect mode is selected at the highest rate, and the third probability variation effect mode is selected. RS5 numerical data is allocated so that the ratio is the lowest.

  Next, RS5 numerical data is extracted, and using the 15R probability variation effect mode selection table selected in S346, based on the extracted RS5 numerical data, the first probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode. One of the probability changing effects modes is selected and determined (S347), and the process proceeds to S348. In S348, in response to the probability variation effect mode determined in S344 or S347, one of the first probability variation effect mode flag to the third probability variation effect mode flag is set (S348), and the process proceeds to S351 described later. . Thus, after the end of the big hit gaming state for 15R normal big hit, after the big hit gaming state for 15R second probability variable big hit, after the big hit gaming state for 2R second positive variable big hit that occurred in the normal performance mode, In each of the after the end of the small hit small game state generated in the effect mode, it is controlled to one of the first probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode.

  In S351, an effect mode management process execution completion flag which is a flag indicating that the effect mode management process has been executed is set, and the process returns. As a result, the effect mode management process is executed only once when the winning game end process is repeatedly executed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, the example in which the ratio of determining to promote the probability variation effect mode is different according to the type of winning symbol combination. In 2nd Embodiment, the example from which the ratio which performs the determination which promotes probability change effect mode differs according to the kind of reach is demonstrated. As for the second embodiment, parts different from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the contents such as the effect mode promotion determination process of FIG.

  When the 15R jackpot is reached, it is always reached during the variation display of the decorative symbol. Therefore, in the variation pattern table for determining the big hit, the variation pattern selected for each of the shortened variation pattern table and the non-shortened variation pattern table. As described above, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns specifying the type of reach are set. Therefore, when it is determined that 15R is a big hit, when a variation pattern is selected based on the extracted value of R4 in S80a of FIG. 22, the execution is performed from among a plurality of types of variation patterns that specify the type of reach. The variation pattern to be selected is selected. In the variation pattern table for determining the big hit, the rate at which each variation pattern is selected differs depending on whether the probability variation big hit or the non-probable variation big hit.

  Then, the variation pattern command set in S83 of FIG. 22 is a command specifying the reach type. The effect control microcomputer 800 receives the variation pattern command set and transmitted as described above, and stores data indicating information for identifying the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command in S218 of FIG. Since the type of reach is specified by the data of the variation pattern, the production control microcomputer 800 grasps the type of reach in the variation pattern when the big hit is 15R, and the data indicating the type of reach is as follows. It can be stored until a big hit occurs.

  In the case of the second embodiment, control is performed so that the ratio of determining to promote the probability variation effect mode is different based on the type of reach specified in this way.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the promotion determination data table according to the second embodiment in a table format. In FIG. 38, for each of a plurality of types of reach A to J selected at the time of big hit determination, the count value of R4 allocated as selection data for uncertain change big hit in the fluctuation pattern table for big hit determination, and In addition, the count value of R4 allocated as the selection data for the probability variation big hit and the number of promotion determination values of RS5 are shown. Such a promotion determination data table is used for making a random determination in each of the promotion determination in the first probability variation effect mode and the promotion determination in the second probability variation effect mode. In the promotion determination at, since random determination is not performed as described above, it is not used.

  Referring to FIG. 38, the ratio at which each of the reach A to J is selected is different depending on whether the probability variation big hit is reached or not. For example, when it is an uncertain variable big hit, the count value of R4 is set so that the reach type is easily selected in the order of reach A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J. Assigned to type. On the other hand, when it is a probable big hit, the count value of R4 is the type of each reach so that the type of reach is easily selected in the order of reach J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A. Has been allocated. In other words, the ratio at which each type of reach is selected differs depending on whether the probability variation big hit or not.

  Thus, for example, when reach J is selected and displayed, it is possible to cause the player to feel that the probability that the probability change state is high after the big hit game state due to the probability change big hit, etc. Thus, it is possible to allow the player to estimate how high the rate of change to the probable state after the big hit gaming state is.

  Moreover, the ratio which determines to promote a probability variation effect mode changes according to the kind of reach. For example, the promotion determination value of RS5 is determined in advance so that it is easy to determine that the probability variation effect mode is promoted in the order of reach J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A.

  Thus, for example, when the probability change effect mode is entered after 15R big hit when the reach J is selected and displayed, and when the probability change effect mode is entered after 15R big hit when other reach types are displayed In comparison, since it is easy to make a determination to promote the probability variation effect mode, the probability variation effect mode is likely to be promoted, so that the player can feel that the reliability in the probability variation state is high. Further, since the ratio selected when the probability variation big hit is different for each type of reach, for example, reach J is less likely to be selected when it is a non-probability big hit than other reach, and when the probability variation big hit Since the ratio selected depending on whether it is probable big hit or non-probable big hit, such as easy to select It is possible to allow the player to guess how high is.

  Such determination of promotion of the probability variation effect mode based on the type of reach is performed in S404 and S410 in FIG. 33 described above instead of the determination of promotion of the probability variation effect mode based on the type of jackpot symbol described above.

  In addition, according to the type of reach displayed in the probability variation effect mode, the ratio of determining to promote the probability variation effect mode in the promotion determination of the probability variation effect mode may be different. In that case, the promotion determination of the probability variation effect mode based on the type of jackpot symbol as described above and the promotion determination of the probability variation effect mode based on the type of reach when the jackpot is reached are not performed. For example, as shown in the relationship between the type of reach in FIG. 38 and the number of RS5 promotion determinations, the rate of determination to promote the probability variation effect mode is set differently according to the type of reach, and the probability variation effect mode is set. Each time the variation pattern to be reached is designated by the variation pattern command, RS5 is extracted, and the probability variation effect mode is promoted based on the extracted value. In this case, not only at the time of determining the big hit, the ratio of each of the reach A to J selected depending on whether the state is the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state is different. As a condition for executing such promotion determination, in each of S402 and S408 in FIG. 33, a condition that the execution of reach is specified is used instead of the condition that the execution of super reach is specified. . Thereby, not only when super-reach execution is designated, but also when any kind of reach execution is designated, a condition for executing the promotion determination is established. Further, in accordance with the change of the respective conditions of S402 and S408 in FIG. 33 as described above, the condition for executing the promotion game in S417 in FIG. 33 specifies execution of any type of reach. It is changed to the condition of when. Further, the promotion determination in which the rate of promotion for each type of reach in the probability variation effect mode is different in S404 and S410 in FIG. 33 described above, such as the promotion determination in the probability variation effect mode based on the type of jackpot symbol described above. Instead it will be done.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, the example in which the ratio of determining to promote the probability variation effect mode is different according to the type of winning symbol combination. In 3rd Embodiment, the example from which the ratio which determines to promote a probability change effect mode differs according to the kind of jackpot notice is demonstrated. In the third embodiment, portions different from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described. The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in contents such as the effect mode promotion determination process of FIG.

  The jackpot notice is a performance that is executed at a predetermined rate both when the jackpot is won and when the jackpot is not hit, and is executed at a higher rate when the jackpot is hit than when the jackpot is not hit It is controlled so that The jackpot notice will be made as follows. In the effect control microcomputer 800, when the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the RS5 count value is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted value matches a predetermined notice determination value. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot notice. When it is determined to execute the jackpot notice, the RS6 count value is extracted, and the type of the jackpot notice to be executed is selected and determined from a plurality of kinds of jackpot notices based on the extracted value of RS6. The jackpot notice type determination table stored in the ROM 84 is used to select and determine the type of jackpot notice. In the jackpot notice type determination table, a value of RS6 is assigned and assigned to each of a plurality of kinds of jackpot notices. When the type of jackpot notice is selected and determined, the type of jackpot notice corresponding to the extracted RS6 value is determined as the type of jackpot notice to be executed in the jackpot notice type determination table. Further, in the jackpot notice type determination table, the ratio of selection of each type of jackpot notice differs depending on whether it is a probable change big hit or a non-probable change big hit.

  The determination regarding execution of the jackpot notice is omitted in the first embodiment. For example, in the display result / effect determination processing of FIG. 32, after the display result of the decorative design is determined, S290 is executed. It will be executed at the timing before being executed. Then, when the jackpot notice is executed, display data for executing the selected type of jackpot notice is set in each of S234, S235, S237, S239, and S240 in FIG. The jackpot notice is displayed during the variable display. The production control microcomputer 800 grasps the type of jackpot notice when the jackpot is determined as described above, and stores data indicating the type of jackpot notice until the next jackpot occurs. it can.

  In the case of the third embodiment, based on the type of jackpot notice specified in this way, control is performed so that the ratio of determining to promote the probability variation effect mode is different.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a promotion determination data table according to the third embodiment in a table format. In FIG. 39, for each of a plurality of types of jackpot notices A to J selected at the time of jackpot determination, the RS6 count value allocated as selection data for non-probable variation jackpot in the jackpot notice type determination table, and the probability change The count value of RS6 allocated as the selection data for the big hit and the number of promotion determination values of RS5 are shown. Such a promotion determination data table is used for making a random determination in each of the promotion determination in the first probability variation effect mode and the promotion determination in the second probability variation effect mode. In the promotion determination at, since random determination is not performed as described above, it is not used.

  Referring to FIG. 39, the ratio at which each of jackpot notices A to J is selected is different depending on whether or not a non-probable big hit is given. For example, in the case of non-probable big hit, the count value of RS6 is set so that the type of big hit notice is easily selected in the order of big hit notice A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J. Allocated to the type of jackpot notice. On the other hand, when it is a probable big hit, the count value of RS6 is each big hit so that the type of big hit notice is easily selected in the order of big hit notice J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A. Assigned to the type of notice. In other words, the ratio of selecting each type of jackpot notice differs depending on whether it is a non-probable big hit or a probable big hit.

  Thus, for example, when the jackpot notice J is selected and displayed, it is possible to make the player feel that the probability that the probability change state is high after the big hit gaming state due to the probability change big hit is displayed. Depending on the type, it is possible to allow the player to estimate how high the probability of changing to the probable state after the big hit gaming state.

  Moreover, the ratio which determines to promote the probability variation effect mode differs depending on the type of jackpot notice. For example, the promotion determination value of RS5 is determined in advance so that it is easy to determine to promote the probability variation effect mode in the order of jackpot notice J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A. .

  Thus, for example, when the jackpot announcement mode is selected after the big hit when the jackpot notice J is selected and displayed, and when the probability change mode is entered after the big hit when the other type of jackpot notice is displayed, In comparison, since it is easy to make a determination to promote the probability variation effect mode, the probability variation effect mode is likely to be promoted, so that the player can feel that the reliability in the probability variation state is high. In addition, since the ratio selected when a probable big hit is different for each type of jackpot notice, for example, the big hit notice J is less likely to be selected when it becomes a non-probable big hit compared to the other big hit notices. Since the ratio selected depending on whether it is probable big hit or non-probable big hit, such as being easy to be selected at different times, depending on the type of jackpot notice, depending on the type of jackpot notice displayed, It is possible to allow the player to infer how high the probability that the probability change state is.

  Such promotion determination of the probability variation effect mode based on the type of jackpot notice is performed instead of the above-described determination of promotion of the probability change effect mode based on the type of jackpot symbol in S404 and S410 in FIG.

  In addition, according to the type of jackpot notice displayed in the probability variation effect mode, the ratio of the decision to promote the probability variation effect mode in the promotion determination of the probability variation effect mode may be different. In that case, the promotion determination of the probability variation effect mode based on the type of jackpot symbol as described above and the promotion determination of the probability variation effect mode based on the type of reach when the jackpot is reached are not performed. For example, as shown in the relationship between the type of jackpot notice in FIG. 39 and the number of RS5 promotion determinations, the ratio for determining the probability change effect mode to be promoted differs depending on the type of jackpot notice, Each time it is determined to make a big hit announcement in the effect mode, RS5 is extracted, and the probability change effect mode is promoted based on the extracted value. In this case, the ratio at which each of the jackpot notices A to J selected depending on whether the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state is selected is different. As a condition for executing such promotion determination, in each of S402 and S408 of FIG. 33, a condition that the execution of the big hit notice is determined instead of the condition that the execution of super reach is designated is used. It is done. As a result, the condition for executing the promotion determination is established when the execution of the jackpot notice is determined. In addition to the fact that the conditions of S402 and S408 in FIG. 33 are changed in this way, the condition for executing the promotion game in S417 of FIG. Changed to The promotion determination in which the rate of promotion for each type of jackpot notice in the probability change effect mode is different is the promotion determination of the probability change effect mode based on the type of jackpot symbol described above in S404 and S410 in FIG. Will be done instead.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, an example in which a Janken game is performed as the promotion game has been described. In the fourth embodiment, an example of executing an item counting game in which an item counting effect in a mission effect format is performed will be described as a promotion game. More specifically, in the fourth embodiment, an item counting game is executed as the first promotion game among the first to third promotion games, and each of the second promotion game and the third promotion game is executed in the first implementation. The same Kenken game is played as in the case of the form. The fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in contents such as the above-described symbol variation start process of FIG. 31 and the display result / effect determining process of FIG.

  Here, the mission effect regarding the item counting game will be described. The mission effect is an effect that indicates whether or not the mission can be succeeded (achieved) while presenting the player by notifying the player of a certain mission (issue) at the time of the variable display. When the mission is achieved, for example, it is notified that the player is in an advantageous state for the player that the probability variation effect mode is promoted. The mission presented by being notified in this mission effect, for example, obtains a predetermined item (predetermined item image) while 30 times (multiple) special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed. The number of acquired images is counted, and a predetermined count target image is counted within a predetermined period (within a period in which 30 times of variable display is performed). Is a problem relating to the item counting game in which a predetermined number is used (a count value of the number of acquired predetermined item images is a predetermined number).

  The period presented as the mission effect period of the mission effect may be, for example, a period for designating a variable display count such as a period in which 30 variable displays are performed, and an elapsed time such as a period of 15 minutes or less. It may be a period for designating. It should be noted that the period during which such a mission effect is performed continues until the above-mentioned predetermined period ends, and ends at the time when the mission is successful even before the above-mentioned predetermined period ends. Also good. The item counting game in which such a mission effect is performed is a promotion game performed in place of the above-described Janken game.

  Next, a display example when an effect in the probability variation effect mode according to the fourth embodiment is performed will be described. FIG. 40 is a display screen diagram illustrating a display example when an effect is performed in the probability variation effect mode performed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In FIG. 40, images in a series of (A51) to (A58) when an effect in the first certain effect mode is performed are shown.

  When the big hit gaming state ends, the same display as (A8) to (A10) in FIG. 11 is performed by (A51) to (A53). Then, as shown in (A54), a display indicating the number of missions in the item counting game and the fact that the first probable effect mode such as “30 shopping street chances” has been entered, and “Japan with 10 lucky tickets” A message indicating a mission task in the item counting game performed as the first promotion game such as “one round” and “one round the world with 15 lucky tickets” is displayed. In the first promotion game, an image showing an item counting game in which the character 94 acquires an image 105 (hereinafter referred to as a lucky ticket 105) indicating “fortune ticket” as an item that is a count target image is displayed. Then, in the first promotion game, if 10 lucky tickets are acquired during the period in which the fluctuation display is performed 30 times, the game shifts to the second certain variation effect mode indicated as “Japan round trip time” and 15 lucky tickets are obtained. When acquired, the mode shifts to the third probability variation effect mode shown as “round the world time”.

  And as shown to (A55), the character, 1st character 94, and shopping street which specify the 1st certain variation production mode called "shopping district chance" corresponding to the shopping district opportunity which is the 1st certain variation production mode An initial screen in the first probability variation effect mode in which the chance background image 95 is displayed is displayed. In this initial screen, when the start condition of the decorative symbol variation display is established at this stage, as shown in (A55), the decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 are reduced in the lower right portion of the display screen. It is displayed in a variable manner.

  In the first certain effect mode, the execution condition of one time of the item counting game as the first promotion game is established every time the variable display is performed, and during the variable display, as shown in (A56). The image of the item counting game in which the first character 94 acquires the lucky ticket 105 from the second character 96 is displayed. In the production of the item counting game, there are cases where the first character 94 can acquire the lucky ticket 105, and when the first character 94 cannot acquire the lucky ticket 105. When the lucky ticket 105 can be acquired, the first character 94 can acquire one lucky ticket 105. There are times when you can get multiple copies. And as shown to (A56), when the display result of a variable display is derived and displayed, the display which shows whether the lucky ticket 105 was acquired is performed.

  During the mission performance period in which the item counting game is executed, as shown in each of (A55) and (A56), the remaining period of the shopping street opportunity such as “29 more times” and “0 more” is missioned. The number of remaining fluctuations indicated by the number of remaining fluctuations displayed during the production period (the number of times the variable display was performed is subtracted from the number of fluctuations displayed 30 times), and “0 lucky tickets” and “15 lucky tickets”. The number of lucky tickets acquired during the mission performance period is displayed. During the mission effect period, whenever the variation display of the decorative symbols 91 to 93 is executed, the number of remaining variation display times displayed is decreased and updated by one. And when the 1st character 94 acquires the lucky ticket 105, according to the acquired number of sheets, the acquisition number displayed is updated and updated. In addition, the first character 94 may not be able to acquire the lucky ticket 105, and there may be a display (for example, a drop display) of losing the lucky ticket 105 that has already been acquired. In such a case, the acquired number is reduced and updated according to the lost number.

  At the end of the mission performance period in which 30 fluctuation displays are made, if 10 or more lucky tickets are earned for 14 or less tickets, the mode shifts to the second certain variation production mode shown as “Japan Round Time”. When the number of lucky tickets is acquired for 15 sheets or more, the mode shifts to the third probability change effect mode indicated as “world round time”. An example of the display when 15 lucky tickets are acquired is shown in FIGS. 40 (A57) and (A58). In (A57) of FIG. 40, a display indicating that 15 fortune tickets such as “15 fortune tickets” have been acquired, and a third certainty-changing effect mode such as “round the world time” has been entered. Is displayed. Then, after the display similar to (A26) in FIG. 13 is performed by (A58), the display is performed in the second certain variation effect mode similar to the case of the first embodiment. Further, when the number of acquired lucky tickets is less than 10 at the end of the mission effect period in which the variable display is performed 30 times, the same mission effect is repeated again. When the number of lucky tickets acquired is less than 10 at the end of the mission effect period in which 30 fluctuation displays are performed, the same mission effect is not repeated again and the normal effect mode is entered. You may control to.

  Next, an item data table, which is a data table used to randomly select and determine an item increase / decrease value when counting items (fortune tickets) by an item counter in an item counting game, will be described. The item data table described below is stored in the ROM 84 of the effect control microcomputer 800, is read by a control program executed by the CPU 86, and is used for display control.

  The item data table includes a probability variation time data table used in a probability variation state and a non-probability variation time data table used in a non-probability variation state. The probability variation time data table includes a probability variation first item data table used when a short-term variation pattern designation command for designating a predetermined variation pattern as a variation pattern for displaying variation of a relatively short variation time is received. And a second item data table at the time of probability change used when a long-term variation pattern designation command for designating a predetermined variation pattern is received as a variation pattern for performing variation display of a relatively long variation time. The non-probability change time data table is a non-probability change time first item data table used when the short-term change pattern designation command is received and the non-probability change time table used when the long-term change pattern designation command is received. A second item data table.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing the item data table in a table format. In FIG. 41, (a) is the first item data table at the time of probability change, (b) is the second item data table at the time of probability change, (c) is the first item data table at the time of non-change probability, and (d) is the first item data table at the time of non-change probability. Two item data tables are shown respectively.

  In the first item data table at the time of probability change shown in (a), the relationship between the RS5 value and the increment / decrement value of the item counter count number (hereinafter referred to as the item count number) is set as follows. When the value of RS5 is any of 0 to 69, +1 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any of 70 to 195, ± 0 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any of 196 to 199, −1 is selected as the increase / decrease value.

  In the second item data table at the time of probability change shown in (b), the relationship between the value of RS5 and the increase / decrease value of the item count number is set as follows. When the value of RS5 is any of 0 to 39, +1 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any of 40 to 69, +2 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any of 70 to 195, ± 0 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any of 196 to 199, −1 is selected as the increase / decrease value.

  In the first item data table at the time of uncertain change shown in (c), the relationship between the value of RS5 and the increase / decrease value of the item count number is set as follows. When the value of RS5 is any of 0 to 39, +1 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any of 40 to 191, ± 0 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any one of 192 to 199, −1 is selected as the increase / decrease value.

  In the second item data table at the time of uncertain change shown in (d), the relationship between the value of RS5 and the increase / decrease value of the item count number is set as follows. When the value of RS5 is any one of 0 to 19, +1 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any one of 19 to 39, +2 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any of 40 to 191, ± 0 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS5 is any one of 192 to 199, −1 is selected as the increase / decrease value.

  In the item data table shown in FIG. 41, the probability of determining when the item count is increased at the time of probability change is higher than that at the time of non-probability change. Therefore, by using the item data table shown in FIG. 41, the rate at which it is determined that an item is acquired at the time of probability change is higher than that at the time of non-change probability.

  In addition, since it is only necessary to be able to grasp the acquired count value during the item counting game, the display method of the acquired count value is not limited to the method of displaying the acquired count value numerically, and the following display may be performed. Good. For example, the acquired count value may be indicated by the number of lucky tickets 105 displayed in the basket held by the character 94 (for example, when there are three acquired count values, three lucky tickets 105 are placed in the basket. indicate). In addition, an image of the number of lucky tickets 105 corresponding to the acquired count value is displayed (for example, when the number of acquired count values is three, three lucky tickets 105 are displayed) to indicate the acquired count value. Good. Further, the remaining number of acquired count values necessary for accomplishing the mission may be displayed as a numerical value or the number of images of the lucky ticket 105. Further, in the item counting game, an example is shown in which the remaining number value indicating the remaining period of the mission effect period is indicated by the remaining fluctuation display number during the mission effect period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of displaying the remaining variation count, an execution variation count display for displaying the variation display count executed during the item counting game may be performed.

  The counting of items in the item counting game as described above is performed by updating a count value of an item counter as described later every time a predetermined update condition is satisfied.

  Next, the symbol variation start process according to the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a symbol variation start process according to the fourth embodiment. The symbol variation start process in FIG. 42 is replaced with the symbol variation start process in FIG. With respect to FIG. 42, differences from the processing of FIG. 31 will be mainly described. The symbol variation start process of FIG. 42 differs from the process of FIG. 31 in that a display result / effect determination process of S231a is provided instead of S231, and that S231b to S231f are provided, and S232a is provided instead of S232.

  In the display result / effect determination process of S231a, the item count effect determination process for determining the content of the effect for displaying the item counting game is performed in the first probability change effect mode, and the second probability change effect mode. In each of the third probability variation effect modes, effect mode promotion determination processing is performed. The processing contents of the display result / effect determination processing in S251a will be described later with reference to FIG.

  And it is judged whether it is the 1st probability change production mode by judging whether the 1st probability change production mode flag is set (S231b). When it is determined that the first certain variation effect mode is set, the mission counter is updated by subtracting “1” (S231c). The mission counter is a counting means used for managing the progress of the production of the item production game in the mission production format in the first probability variation production mode, and the progress of the production of the item counting game is grasped according to the value of the mission counter. Is done. For example, the mission counter is set to a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) when it is determined in S344 and S348 in the effect mode management process of FIG. The By S231c, the mission counter is subtracted and updated every time the variable display is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the mission counter has become “0” (S231d).

  When the value of the mission counter is not “0”, in addition to the display data for displaying the decorative design in a variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command (reduced display as shown in FIG. 40), Corresponding to the progress of the item counting game in the first probability variation mode, various display data for performing the probability variation effect is set (S231e), and the process proceeds to S241. Thereby, for example, an image as shown in FIG. 40 (A56) is displayed. On the other hand, when the value of the mission counter becomes “0”, in addition to the display data for displaying the decorative symbols in a variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command (displayed in a reduced manner as shown in FIG. 40), Corresponding to the progress of the item counting game in the first probability variation effect mode, display data for performing the probability variation effect and performing the promotion effect according to the promotion flag that can be set in S231a is set (S231f), and in S241 move on. Thereby, for example, an image as shown in (A57) of FIG. 40 is displayed.

  Next, the display result / effect determining process in S231a of FIG. 42 will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a display result / effect determination process (S231a in FIG. 42) according to the fourth embodiment. The processing in FIG. 43 will be mainly described on the differences from the processing in FIG. The display result / effect determination process of FIG. 43 differs from the process of FIG. 32 in that S290a and S291a to S291c are provided instead of S290 and S291.

  When the display result of the decorative symbol is determined in S283, S285, S286, S288, or S289, the current effect mode is the first certain change based on determining whether or not the first certain change effect mode flag is set. It is determined whether or not the production mode is set (S290a). And when it is judged that it is the 1st probability change production mode, item count production decision processing is performed (S291a) and it returns. Thereby, when it is the 1st probability change production mode, the content of the production for displaying the item counting game is determined. The contents of the item count effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first probability variation effect mode is not selected, the current effect mode is the first effect based on determining whether the second probability variation effect mode flag or the third probability variation effect mode flag is set. It is determined whether or not the second probability variation effect mode or the third probability variation effect mode (S291b).

  And when it is judged that it is the 2nd probability change production mode or the 3rd probability change production mode, production mode promotion judgment processing is performed (S291c), and it returns. As shown in FIG. 44, the effect mode promotion determination process of S291c is a process in which S401 to S406 are deleted from the effect mode promotion determination process of FIG. This is because in the first probability variation effect mode, an effect by the item counting game is performed as the promotion game, so there is no need to play the Janken game as shown in the first embodiment. Thereby, when it is in the second probability variation effect mode or the third probability variation effect mode, the second promotion game or the third promotion game by the Janken game as shown in the first embodiment is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S291b that the mode is not the second probability variation effect mode or the third probability variation effect mode, the process directly returns.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an item count effect determining process (S291a) in the display result / effect determining process according to the fourth embodiment. In the item count effect determination process, first, based on the jackpot type information stored in S216 described above, it is determined whether or not it is in a probable variation state (S261). For example, since the big hit type information is rewritten every time it becomes a big hit, the big hit type information for specifying the 15R first probability variation big hit, 15R second probability variation big hit, 2R first probability variation big hit, and 2R second probability variation big hit is stored. If the big hit type information for identifying the other big hits is stored, it is determined that the non-probable change state.

  If it is determined in S261 that the state is not a certain change state, the process proceeds to S265 to be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state is a probable variation state, it is determined whether or not the above-described long-term variation pattern designation command has been received based on the variation pattern information stored in S218 (S262). When it is determined that the long-term variation pattern designation command has not been received, that is, when it is determined that the short-term variation pattern designation command has been received, the first item data table at the time of probability variation of FIG. 41 is selected (S263), which will be described later. Proceed to S268. On the other hand, if it is determined that the long-term variation pattern designation command has been received, the second item data table at the time of probability variation in FIG. 41 is selected (S264), and the process proceeds to S268 described later.

  When it is determined in S261 that the current state is not the probability variation state, it is determined whether or not the above-described long-term variation pattern designation command is received based on the variation pattern information stored in S218 (S265). When it is determined that the long-term variation pattern designation command has not been received, that is, when it is determined that the short-term variation pattern designation command has been received, the first item data table at the time of non-probability variation in FIG. 41 is selected (S266), which will be described later. The process proceeds to S268. On the other hand, when it is determined that the long-term variation pattern designation command has been received, the second item data table at the time of uncertain variation in FIG. 41 is selected (S267), and the process proceeds to S268 described later.

  In S268, using the data table selected in any one of S263, S264, S266, and S267, an increase / decrease value of the item count number in the current variation display is randomly determined. Specifically, in S268, the value of RS5 is extracted, and based on the extracted value, an increase / decrease value of the item count number corresponding to the extraction value is determined in the selected data table, and RAM85 is used as the increase / decrease value data of the item count number. Remember me. Then, based on the increase / decrease value of the item count determined in S268, it is determined whether there is an increase / decrease in the item count (S269).

  When it is determined that there is no increase or decrease in the item count number (when “± 0”), the item count number is not updated, and the process proceeds to S271 described later. In this case, the item count increase / decrease value determined in S268 is determined as the number (0) of lucky tickets 105 acquired by the first character 94 in the effect of the item counting game as shown in FIG. Display data for performing an effect without acquiring the lucky ticket 105 is set in the above-described S231e or S231f. Then, the item count number that has not been updated is determined as an acquisition count value as a result of the effect when the first character 94 goes to acquire the lucky ticket 105 in the effect of the item counting game, and the acquired count value. Is displayed in S231e or S231f described above. Thereby, the display of the action of the first character 94 trying to acquire the lucky ticket 105 as shown in FIG. 40 and the display of the acquired number of sheets as a result of the action are performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is an increase / decrease in the item count number, the item count number is updated using the increase / decrease value of the item count number determined in S268 (S270).

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is at the end of the mission effect period, that is, at the end of the item counting game (S271). Specifically, the item counting game ends when the value of the mission counter that counts the number of times of variable display during the mission effect period becomes 0, but when the variable display is executed, the mission counter Since it is updated after the effect determination process is executed, it is determined in S271 that the mission effect period ends when the value of the mission counter becomes “1”.

  When it is determined that it is not at the end of the mission effect period, the process proceeds to S276 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the end of the mission effect period, it is necessary to determine whether or not to perform an effect of shifting the probability change effect mode according to the item count number, so that the item count number is the second probability change. It is determined whether or not it is “10” or more, which is a first set value as a set value for shifting to the effect mode (S272). If it is determined that the item count is not greater than or equal to the first set value, the process proceeds to S276 described below. Thus, the probability variation effect mode is maintained in the first probability variation effect mode. On the other hand, when it is determined that the item count number is equal to or greater than the first set value, is the item count number equal to or greater than “15”, which is the second set value as a set value for shifting to the third probability variation effect mode? It is determined whether or not (S273). When it is determined that the item count number is not greater than or equal to the second set value, the item count number is greater than or equal to the first set value and less than the second set value, so the first promotion flag is set (S274). move on. On the other hand, when it is determined that the item count number is equal to or greater than the second set value, the second promotion flag is set (S275), and the process proceeds to S276 described later.

  In S276, the first promotion game execution flag is set. Thus, every time the variable display is performed, the item counting game is in a format in which the operation reception time is not set and the player does not participate in the changing promotion effect processing of FIG. It will be executed as a first promotion game that has not been made. Further, when the item counting game ends, a promotion flag is set according to the item count number. In this way, when the promotion flag is set, in the changing promotion effect process of FIG. 35, when the item counting game is executed as the first promotion game, the probability variation effect mode is set as a result of the promotion game in S442. Display indicating the transition is performed, and display in the probability variation effect mode after promotion is performed according to the type of the promotion flag in S449.

  In this case, the increase / decrease value of the item count determined in S268 is determined as the number of items acquired or lost by the first character 94 in the item counting game as shown in FIG. Display data for obtaining or losing is set in the above-described S231e or S231f. Thereby, the display of the action of the first character 94 as shown in FIG. 40 attempting to acquire the lucky ticket 105, whether or not the first character 94 has acquired the lucky ticket 105 as a result of the action, A display indicating whether or not the ticket has been lost and a count value of the lucky ticket as a result of the operation are displayed.

  In the case of the fourth embodiment, when the number of lucky tickets acquired is less than 10 at the end of the mission effect period, the following processing is performed in order to repeat the same mission effect again. Is done. When it is determined that the promotion flag is not set in S446 in the changing promotion effect process of FIG. 35, the mission counter is used to determine whether or not the mission effect period in the first certain change effect mode has ended. It is determined whether it is “0” and whether the first certain variation effect mode flag is set, the mission counter is “0”, and the first certain variation effect mode flag is set. If it is, the mission counter is set to a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) and the item count number is reset to “0” in order to repeat the same mission effect. Thereby, thereafter, the same mission effect can be repeatedly executed again.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the above-described fourth embodiment, an example of executing an item counting game as an promotion game has been described, and an item counting game for counting one type of counting target image is shown. In the fifth embodiment, an example of an item counting game for counting a plurality of types of counting target images will be described. In the fifth embodiment, parts different from those of the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment described above will be mainly described. The fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the contents of the symbol variation start process in FIG. 31 and the display result / effect determination process in FIG. 32, and the item count effect determination process in FIG. 45 described above. The contents are different from the fourth embodiment.

  Next, a display example when an effect in the probability variation effect mode according to the fifth embodiment is performed will be described. FIG. 46 is a display screen diagram showing a display example when an effect is performed in the probability variation effect mode performed after the end of the big hit gaming state according to the fifth embodiment. In FIG. 46, images in a series of (A61) to (A68) when the effect in the first certain variation effect mode is performed are shown.

  When the big hit gaming state ends, the same display as (A8) to (A10) in FIG. 11 is performed by (A61) to (A63). Then, as shown in (A64), a display indicating the number of missions in the item counting game and the fact that the first probable effect mode such as “30 shopping street chances” has been set, and “10 lucky tickets in Japan” A message indicating a mission task in the item counting game performed as the first promotion game such as “one round” or “one round the world with 10 gold lucky tickets” is displayed. In the first promotion game, the first character 94 includes a “fortune ticket” as a first item (also referred to as an A item) that is a first counting target image and a second item that is a second counting target image. Image 106 indicating “Golden ticket” (hereinafter also referred to as “B item”) (because the value differs between the lucky ticket and the gold ticket, hereinafter, the value-based lucky ticket 106 is a generic term for these two types of ticket. An image showing an item counting game that is acquired) is displayed. Then, in the first promotion game, when 10 lucky tickets are acquired during the period in which the fluctuation display is performed 30 times, the game shifts to the second certainty-changing effect mode indicated as “Japan Round Time”, and the gold lucky ticket is given. When 10 sheets are acquired, the mode shifts to the third probability variation effect mode indicated as “world round time”.

  And as shown to (A65), the character, 1st character 94, and shopping street which specify the 1st certain variation production mode called "shopping district chance" corresponding to the shopping street opportunity which is the 1st certain variation production mode An initial screen of the first probability variation effect mode in which the chance background image 95 is displayed is displayed. In this initial screen, when the start condition of the decorative symbol display is satisfied at this stage, the decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 are reduced in the lower right portion of the display screen as shown in (A65). It is displayed in a variable manner.

  In the first certain effect mode, the execution condition for one time of the item counting game as the first promotion game is established every time the variable display is performed, and during the variable display, as shown in (A66). The image of the item counting game in which the first character 94 acquires the value-based lucky ticket 106 from the second character 96 is displayed. In the production of the item counting game, the first character 94 may or may not be able to acquire the value-based lucky ticket 106. For each ticket, there is a time when one can be acquired and a time when a plurality of tickets can be acquired. Therefore, as the value-based lucky ticket 106, both the lucky ticket and the gold lucky ticket can be obtained, neither the lucky ticket nor the gold lucky ticket can be obtained, and the lucky ticket and the gold lucky ticket. There is a time when you can win either In addition, when the value-based lucky ticket 106 can be obtained, only one of the lucky ticket and the gold lucky ticket may be obtained. Then, as shown in (A66), when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, a display indicating whether or not the value-based lucky ticket 106 has been acquired is performed.

  During the mission performance period in which the item counting game is executed, as shown in each of (A65) and (A66), the remaining number of fluctuations in the shopping street chance such as “29 more times” and “0 more” In addition, the number of winning tickets and the winning ticket for the money during the mission production period such as “0 fortune ticket” and “0 fortune ticket” are displayed. During the mission effect period, whenever the variation display of the decorative symbols 91 to 93 is executed, the number of remaining variation display times displayed is decreased and updated by one. And when the 1st character 94 acquires the value-based lucky ticket 106, each acquisition of the displayed lucky ticket and gold lucky ticket according to each number of the acquired lucky tickets and the gold lucky ticket is obtained. The number of sheets is updated. In addition, the first character 94 may not be able to acquire the value-based lucky ticket 106, and there may be a display (for example, a drop display) of losing each of the already-acquired lucky ticket and the gold lucky ticket. In such a case, according to the number of lost tickets, the number of acquired tickets of the lucky ticket and the gold lucky ticket is reduced and updated.

  At the end of the mission presentation period where 30 fluctuation displays are made, if 10 or more lucky tickets have been acquired, the mode shifts to the second certain variation production mode indicated as “Japan Round Time” and the gold lucky ticket is issued. When 10 or more sheets have been acquired, the mode shifts to the third probability variation effect mode indicated as “world round time”. An example of the display when ten gold fork tickets are acquired is shown in FIGS. 46A67 and A68. In (A67) of FIG. 46, a display indicating that 10 gold fork tickets have been acquired, such as “10 gold fork tickets!”, And a third probable effect such as “round the world time”. A display indicating that the mode has been entered is performed. Then, after the display similar to (A26) in FIG. 13 is performed by (A68), the display is performed in the second certain variation effect mode similar to the case of the first embodiment. In addition, when the number of acquired lucky tickets is less than 10 at the end of the mission presentation period in which the fluctuation display is performed 30 times, and when the number of earned gold lucky tickets is less than 10, the same applies again. The mission production is repeated. In addition, when the number of acquired lucky tickets is less than 10 at the stage where the mission effect period in which the fluctuation display is performed 30 times is completed, and the acquired gold lucky tickets are less than 10, the same applies again. It is also possible to control to shift to the normal performance mode without repeating the mission performance.

  Next, an item data table according to the fifth embodiment will be described. The item data table described below is stored in the ROM 84 of the effect control microcomputer 800, is read by a control program executed by the CPU 86, and is used for display control.

  In the item data table according to the fifth embodiment, each of the first item data table at the time of probability change, the second item data table at the time of probability change, the first item data table at the time of non-change probability, and the second item data table at the time of non-change probability An A item data table for selecting an increase / decrease value of the ticket count value and a B item data table for selecting an increase / decrease value of the count value of the gold lucky ticket are included.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an item data table according to the fifth embodiment in a table format. 47, (a) is the first item data table at the time of probability change, (b) is the second item data table at the time of probability change, (c) is the first item data table at the time of non-change probability, (d) is the first item data table at the time of non-change probability. Two item data tables are shown respectively.

  In the first item data table at the time of probability change shown in (a), in the A item data table, the relationship between the RS5 value and the increase / decrease value of the A item count number indicating the count number of the lucky ticket (A item) is shown in FIG. It is set similarly to the relationship between the RS5 value and the increase / decrease value of the item count shown in a). Further, in the first item data table at the time of probability change, in the B item data table, the relationship between the value of RS6 and the increase / decrease value of the B count number indicating the count number of the gold lucky ticket (B item) is set as follows. ing. When the value of RS6 is any of 0 to 139, +1 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is any one of 140 to 391, ± 0 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is any of 392 to 399, −1 is selected as the increase / decrease value.

  In the second item data table at the time of probability change shown in (b), the relationship between the value of RS5 and the increase / decrease value of the A item (fortune ticket) count in the A item data table is the value of RS5 shown in (b) of FIG. And the relationship between the increase / decrease value of the item count number. Further, in the second item data table at the time of probability change, in the B item data table, the relationship between the RS6 value and the increase / decrease value of the B item (money ticket) count number is set as follows. When the value of RS6 is any of 0 to 79, +1 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is any of 80 to 139, +2 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is any one of 140 to 391, ± 0 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is any of 392 to 399, −1 is selected as the increase / decrease value.

  In the first item data table at the time of uncertain change shown in (c), the relationship between the value of RS5 and the increase / decrease value of the A item (fortune ticket) count in the A item data table is the RS5 shown in (c) of FIG. It is set similarly to the relationship between the value and the increase / decrease value of the item count number. Moreover, in the 1st item data table at the time of non-probability change, the relationship between the value of RS6 and the increase / decrease value of the B item (money forged ticket) count number is set as follows in the B item data table. When the value of RS6 is any of 0 to 79, +1 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is any of 80 to 383, ± 0 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is any one of 384 to 399, −1 is selected as the increase / decrease value.

  In the second item data table at the time of uncertain change shown in (d), in the A item data table, the relationship between the value of RS5 and the increase / decrease value of the A item (fortune ticket) count number is RS5 shown in (d) of FIG. It is set similarly to the relationship between the value and the increase / decrease value of the item count number. Further, in the second item data table at the time of uncertain change, in the B item data table, the relationship between the value of RS6 and the increase / decrease value of the B item (money forged ticket) count is set as follows. When the value of RS6 is any one of 0 to 39, +1 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is between 40 and 79, +2 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is any of 80 to 383, ± 0 is selected as the increase / decrease value. When the value of RS6 is any one of 384 to 399, −1 is selected as the increase / decrease value.

  In the item data table shown in FIG. 47, it is determined that the A item count corresponding to the lucky ticket and the B item count corresponding to the gold lucky ticket are increased at the time of probability change than at the time of non-probability change. The ratio is set to be high. Therefore, by using the item data table shown in FIG. 47, the probability of determining to acquire each of the A item and the B item at the time of probability change is set to be higher.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the item count effect determining process (S291a) in the display result / effect determining process according to the fifth embodiment. In the item count effect determination process, first, based on the jackpot type information stored in S216 described above, it is determined whether or not it is in a probable variation state (S261).

  If it is determined in S261 that the state is not a certain change state, the process proceeds to S265 to be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state is a probable variation state, it is determined whether or not the above-described long-term variation pattern designation command has been received based on the variation pattern information stored in S218 (S262). When it is determined that the long-term variation pattern designation command has not been received, that is, when it is determined that the short-term variation pattern designation command has been received, the first item data table at the time of probability variation in FIG. 47 is selected (S263a), which will be described later. The process proceeds to S268a. On the other hand, when it is determined that the long-term variation pattern designation command has been received, the second item data table at the time of probability variation of FIG. 47 is selected (S264a), and the process proceeds to S268a described later.

  When it is determined in S261 that the current state is not the probability variation state, it is determined whether or not the above-described long-term variation pattern designation command is received based on the variation pattern information stored in S218 (S265). When it is determined that the long-term variation pattern designation command has not been received, that is, when it is determined that the short-term variation pattern designation command has been received, the first item data table at the time of non-probability variation shown in FIG. 47 is selected (S266a). The process proceeds to S268a. On the other hand, when it is determined that the long-term variation pattern designation command has been received, the above-described second item data table at the time of uncertain variation is selected (S267a), and the process proceeds to S268a described later.

  In S268a, using the data table selected in any one of S263a, S264a, S266a, and S267a, the increase / decrease value of the count number of the lucky ticket as the A item in the current variable display and the count of the gold lucky ticket as the B item are displayed. The increase / decrease value of the number is determined at random. Specifically, in S268a, the value of RS5 is extracted, and on the basis of the extracted value, an increase / decrease value of the item count number of the forged ticket corresponding to the extracted value is determined in the A item data table in the selected data table, It is stored in the RAM 85 as increase / decrease value data of the item count number of the ticket. Further, in S268a, the value of RS6 is extracted, and based on the extracted value, an increase / decrease value of the item count number of the gold ticket corresponding to the extracted value in the B item data table in the selected data table is determined, Is stored in the RAM 85 as the increase / decrease value data of the item count of the lucky ticket. Based on the increase / decrease value of the item count determined in S268a, it is determined whether there is an increase / decrease in the item count on at least one of the A item and the B item (S269a).

  When it is determined that there is no increase or decrease in the item count in S269a (when “± 0”), the A item count corresponding to the lucky ticket and the B item count corresponding to the gold lucky ticket are not updated. It progresses to S271a mentioned later. In this case, the item count increase / decrease value determined in S268a is determined as the number (0) of value-based lucky tickets 106 acquired by the first character 94 in the effect of the item counting game as shown in FIG. Then, display data for performing an effect without acquiring the value-based lucky ticket 106 is set in S231e or S231f of FIG. Then, the item count number that has not been updated is determined as an acquisition count value as a result of the production when the first character 94 goes to obtain the value-based lucky ticket 106 in the production of the item counting game. Display data for displaying the count value as the acquired number is set in S231e or S231f of FIG. As a result, the action of the first character 94 as shown in FIG. 46 attempting to acquire the value-based lucky ticket 106 and the acquired number of sheets as a result of the action are displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S269a that the item count number has increased or decreased, the item count number corresponding to the item that has increased or decreased is updated using the increased or decreased value of the item count number determined in S268a (S270a). Thereby, based on the increase / decrease value of the item count number determined by S268a, the item count of at least one of the lucky ticket and the gold lucky ticket is updated.

  Then, it is determined whether it is at the end of the mission effect period, that is, at the end of the item counting game (S271a). Specifically, in S271a, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the mission effect period by performing the same process as in S271 of FIG.

  When it is determined that it is not at the end of the mission performance period, the process proceeds to S276. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the end of the mission performance period, it is necessary to determine whether or not to perform an effect of shifting the probability variation effect mode according to the item count number. It is determined whether or not the item count number is equal to or greater than “10”, which is a first set value as a set value for shifting to the second probability variation effect mode (S272a). When it is determined that the item count of the lucky ticket is equal to or greater than the first set value, the second item as the set value for the B item, that is, the item count of the gold lucky ticket, shifts to the third certainty change effect mode. It is determined whether or not the set value is “10” or more (S273a).

  When it is determined in S273a that the item count of the gold lucky ticket is not equal to or greater than the second set value, the item count of the lucky ticket is equal to or greater than the first set value and the item count of the gold lucky ticket is the first. In response to being less than 2 set values, the first promotion flag is set (S274), and the process proceeds to S276. On the other hand, when it is determined in S273a that the item count of the gold lucky ticket is equal to or larger than the second set value, the item count of the lucky ticket is equal to or larger than the first set value and the item count of the gold lucky ticket is reached. Is set to be equal to or greater than the second set value, the second promotion flag is set by prioritizing the transition to the third probability variation effect mode over the transition to the second probability variation effect mode (S275), The process proceeds to S276.

  If it is determined in S272a that the item count of the lucky ticket is not equal to or greater than the first set value, it is determined whether or not the item count of the gold lucky ticket is equal to or greater than the second set value (S273b). If it is determined in S273b that the item count of the gold lucky ticket is equal to or greater than the second set value, the item count of the lucky ticket is less than the first set value and the item count of the gold lucky ticket is the first If the value is equal to or greater than 2 set value, the second promotion flag is set (S275), and the process proceeds to S276. On the other hand, if it is determined in S273b that the item count of the gold lucky ticket is not equal to or greater than the second set value, the item count of the lucky ticket is less than the first set value and the item count of the gold lucky ticket is Is not less than the second set value, no promotion flag is set, and the process proceeds to S276.

  In S276, the first promotion game execution flag is set. Thus, every time the variable display is performed, the item counting game is in a format in which the operation reception time is not set and the player does not participate in the changing promotion effect processing of FIG. It will be executed as a first promotion game that has not been made. Further, when the item counting game ends, a promotion flag is set according to the item count number. In this way, when the promotion flag is set, in the changing promotion effect process of FIG. 35, when the item counting game is executed as the first promotion game, the probability variation effect mode is set as a result of the promotion game in S442. Display indicating the transition is performed, and display in the probability variation effect mode after promotion is performed according to the type of the promotion flag in S449.

  In this case, the two types of item count increase / decrease values determined in S268a are determined as the number of two types of items acquired or lost by the first character 94 in the item counting game as shown in FIG. Display data for performing an effect of acquiring or losing items corresponding to the increase / decrease number is set in S231e or S231f described above. Thereby, the display of the action of the first character 94 attempting to acquire the value-based lucky ticket 106 as shown in FIG. 46 and whether or not the first character 94 has acquired the value-based lucky ticket 106 as a result of the action. And a display indicating whether or not it has been lost, and a display of the count values of two types of lucky tickets as a result of the operation.

  Further, in the case of the fifth embodiment, when both the acquired lucky ticket and the gold lucky ticket are less than 10 at the end of the mission effect period, the same mission effect is repeated again. Therefore, the following processing is performed. When it is determined in S446 that the promotion flag is not set in the changing promotion effect process of FIG. 35, the mission counter is used to determine whether or not the mission effect period in the first certain change effect mode has ended. It is determined whether or not “0” and the first certain variation effect mode flag are set, the mission counter is “0”, and the first certain variation effect mode flag is set. If it is, the mission counter is set to a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) and the item count numbers of both the A item and the B item are reset to “0” in order to repeat the same mission effect again. . Thereby, thereafter, the same mission effect can be repeatedly executed again.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. In the sixth embodiment, an example will be described in which a composite mini game configured by combining the above-described item counting game and a game using the operation buttons 88 such as a Janken game is performed as the promotion game. In the sixth embodiment, portions different from the first to fifth embodiments described above will be mainly described. The sixth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the contents of the symbol variation start process of FIG. 31 and the display result / effect determination process of FIG. 32, and the item count effect determination process of FIG. 44 differs from the fourth embodiment and the fifth embodiment in the contents such as the effect mode promotion determination process of FIG.

  Next, a display example when an effect in the probability variation effect mode according to the sixth embodiment is performed will be described. FIG. 49 is a display screen diagram showing a display example when an effect is performed in the probability variation effect mode performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state according to the sixth embodiment. In FIG. 49, images in a series of (A71) to (A82) when an effect in the first probability variation effect mode is performed are shown.

  In the sixth embodiment, as the first promotion game, after the first mini game including the item counting game described above is performed, the second mini game including the game using the operation buttons 88 such as the Janken game is performed. It is. A plurality of types of second minigames (second minigame A and second minigame B) are provided, and the second minigame to be executed next is selected based on the game result of the first minigame. Is done. Then, based on the game result of the second mini game, the probability variation effect mode can be shifted to the second probability variation effect mode or the third probability variation effect mode.

  When the big hit gaming state ends, the same display as (A8) to (A10) in FIG. 11 is performed by (A71) to (A73). Then, as shown in (A74), a display indicating the number of missions in the item counting game, such as “first shopping chance 30 times”, and a display indicating the number of missions in the item counting game, A display indicating the mission issues in the item counting game constituting the first mini game of the first promotion game, such as “chance” and “15 lottery tickets” is displayed. In the first mini game, an image showing the item counting game in which the first character 94 acquires the lucky ticket 105 that is the counting target image is displayed. In the first mini-game, when 10 lucky tickets are acquired during the period when the variable display is performed 30 times, the game proceeds to the second mini game A shown as “Janken Time” and 15 lucky tickets are obtained. Then, the process proceeds to the second mini game B shown as “Lottery Chance”.

  “Janken Chance” is an effect mode in which the player participation type Janken game shown in the first embodiment is performed. When a display indicating that the player wins the Janken game is displayed in the “Janken Chance”, control for shifting to the second probability variation effect mode is performed. The “lottery chance” is a player participation type mini-game and is an effect mode in which a lottery game in which the player can draw by operating the operation buttons 88 is performed. Control is performed to shift to the third probability variation effect mode when a display is made in which the player wins a lottery at the “lottery chance”.

  And as shown to (A75), the initial screen of the 1st probability change effect mode similar to (A55) of FIG. 40 is displayed corresponding to the shopping street opportunity which is the 1st probability change effect mode. Then, in the first certain variation effect mode, the execution condition for one time of the item counting game, which is the first mini game, is satisfied each time the variable display is performed, and as shown in (A76), ( Similarly to A56), an image of the item counting game in which the first character 94 acquires the lucky ticket 105 from the second character 96 during the variable display is displayed. As for the effect of the item counting game, the same effect as the item counting game shown in the fourth embodiment (the effect of acquiring and counting fortune tickets) between the start and end of the mission effect period Is done.

  At the end of the mission presentation period where 30 fluctuation displays are made, if 10 or more lucky tickets have been acquired, the mode shifts to the production mode of the second mini game A indicated as “Janken Chance” and the lucky tickets are If 15 or more have been acquired, the mode shifts to the effect mode of the second mini game B indicated as “Lottery Chance”. As an example, the display when 10 lucky tickets are acquired at the end of the mission performance period is shown in FIGS. 49 (A77) and (A78). In (A77) of FIG. 49, a display such as “10 lucky tickets GET!” Indicating that 10 lucky tickets have been obtained, and “Janken Chance”, “If you win, go around Japan” 2 A display indicating that the production mode of the mini game A has been entered is performed. When the production mode of the second mini game A is entered, as shown in (A78) to (A80), characters that specify the production mode of the second mini game A are displayed as “Janken Chance”.

  Then, in the second mini-game A “Janken Chance”, as shown in (A78) and (A79), after the display similar to (A15) and (A16) in FIG. The result of the Janken game is displayed by the display similar to (A17) of FIG. 12 as shown in A80). When the Janken game is won, as shown in (A81), a display similar to (A18) in FIG. 12 indicates that the second certain variation effect mode such as “around Japan time” has been entered. Done. When losing the Janken game, the first probability variation effect mode is maintained, and the promotion game including the two kinds of mini-games as described above is repeatedly performed.

  The display image of “Lottery Chance” as the second mini game B will be described later with reference to (A97) to (A99) of FIG.

  The item data table according to the sixth embodiment is provided with a data table similar to the item data table of FIG. 41 shown in the fourth embodiment.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing display result / effect determination processing (S231a) according to the sixth embodiment. The display result / effect determining process in FIG. 50 will be described mainly with respect to differences from the process in FIG. The display result / effect determination in FIG. 50 differs from the processing in FIG. 43 in that S291a and S291c are not provided, but S291d and S291e are provided.

  When it is determined by S290a that the current effect mode is the first certain change effect mode, an item count effect determination process is executed (S291d), and an effect mode promotion determination process is executed (S291e). Thereby, when it is in the first certain variation effect mode, the content of the effect for displaying the item counting game as the first mini game included in the first promotion game is determined, and if necessary, the first promotion game is changed to the first promotion game. The content of the production of the second mini game included is determined. The contents of the item count effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The contents of the effect mode promotion determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by S290a that the mode is not the first probability variation effect mode, the current effect mode is determined based on determining whether the second probability variation effect mode flag or the third probability variation effect mode flag is set. Is determined to be in the second probability variation effect mode or the third probability variation effect mode (S291b).

  And when it is judged that it is the 2nd probability change production mode or the 3rd probability change production mode, production mode promotion judgment processing is performed (S291e), and it returns. Thereby, when it is in the second probability variation effect mode or the third probability variation effect mode, the second promotion game or the third promotion game by the Janken game as shown in the first embodiment is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S291b that the mode is not the second probability variation effect mode or the third probability variation effect mode, the process directly returns.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the item count effect determining process (S291d) in the display result / effect determining process according to the sixth embodiment. The item count effect determination process in FIG. 51 will be described mainly with respect to differences from the process in FIG. 51 differs from the process of FIG. 45 in that S274a and S275a are provided instead of S274 and S275, and S276 is not provided.

  If it is determined in S272 that the item count is greater than or equal to the first set value, and if it is determined in S273 that the item count is not greater than or equal to the second set value, the item count is greater than or equal to the first set value and less than the second set value Therefore, the second mini game A execution flag is set (S274a), and the process returns. The second mini game A execution flag is a flag that is set when the second mini game A is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S273 that the item count is greater than or equal to the second set value, the second mini game B execution flag is set (S274b) and the process returns. The second mini game B execution flag is a flag that is set when the second mini game B described above is executed.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing an effect mode promotion determination process (S291e) in the display result / effect determination process according to the sixth embodiment. The presentation mode promotion determination process in FIG. 52 will be described mainly with respect to differences from the process in FIG. The effect mode promotion determination process of FIG. 52 differs from the process of FIG. 33 in that S451 to S463 are provided instead of S402 to S406.

  If it is determined in S401 that the mode is the first certain variation effect mode, it is determined whether or not the second mini game A execution flag is set (S451). When it is determined that the second mini game A execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S452 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second mini game A execution flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the second mini game B execution flag is set (S457). When it is determined that the second mini game B execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S458 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second mini game B execution flag is not set, the first promotion game first execution flag is set (S463), and the process returns. The first promotion game first execution flag is a flag included in the first promotion game execution flag indicating that the first promotion game is to be executed, and an item counting game as shown in FIG. 49 is executed as the first promotion game. It is a flag indicating that In this way, when the first promotion game first execution flag is set, only the item counting game as shown in FIG. 49 is executed as the first promotion game by the changing promotion effect processing in FIG. In this case, the item counting game is a promotion game in which no promotion prohibition setting is made when no operation is performed.

  If it is determined in S451 that the second mini game execution A flag is set, the first promotion game second execution flag is set (S452). The first promotion game second execution flag is a flag included in the first promotion game execution flag indicating that the first promotion game is executed. As the first promotion game, the second mini game A as shown in FIG. 49 is used. Is a flag indicating that the process is executed. Thus, when the first promotion game second execution flag is set, the second mini game A as shown in FIG. 49 is executed as the first promotion game by the changing promotion effect process in FIG. The second mini game A in this case is a promotion game in which no-operation-time promotion prohibition setting is set. Next, the second mini game A execution flag is reset (S453). Then, as an execution result of the first promotion game, a promotion determination for determining whether to promote the probability variation effect mode from the first probability variation effect mode to the second probability variation effect mode (first probability variation effect mode first promotion determination). Performed (S454). Specifically, in S454, it is determined whether or not to promote by performing the same processing as in S404.

  Next, as a determination result of the promotion determination in S454, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to promote the probability variation effect mode from the first probability variation effect mode to the second probability variation effect mode (S455). If it is determined that the promotion is determined, the first promotion flag is set as a flag indicating that the first probability variation effect mode is promoted to the second probability variation effect mode (S456), and the process returns. As a result, on the condition that the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time as described above, the second probability variation effect is changed from the first probability variation effect mode as shown in (A80) and (A81) of FIG. Display to promote to the mode. In addition, when the operation button 88 is not operated within the operation reception time as described above, a display in which the first probability variation effect mode is maintained is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the decision to promote is not made, the process directly returns. In that case, a display in which the first probability variation effect mode is maintained is performed.

  If it is determined in S457 that the second mini game B execution flag is set, the first promotion game third execution flag is set (S458). The first promotion game third execution flag is a flag included in the first promotion game execution flag indicating that the first promotion game is executed. As the first promotion game, the second mini game B as shown in FIG. 53 is used. Is a flag indicating that the process is executed. Thus, when the first promotion game third execution flag is set, the second mini game B as shown in FIG. 53 is executed as the first promotion game by the changing promotion effect process in FIG. The second mini game B in this case is a promotion game in which no-operation-time promotion prohibition setting is set. Next, the second mini game B execution flag is reset (S459). Then, as an execution result of the first promotion game, a promotion determination (first probability variation effect mode second promotion determination) for determining whether or not to promote the probability variation effect mode from the first probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode. Performed (S460). Specifically, in S460, it is determined whether or not to promote by performing the same processing as in S410.

  Next, as a determination result of the promotion determination in S460, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to promote the probability variation effect mode from the first probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode (S461). If it is determined that the promotion is determined, the second promotion flag is set as a flag indicating that the first probability variation effect mode is promoted to the third probability variation effect mode (S462), and the process returns. Thereby, for example, as shown in (A100) and (A101) of FIG. 53, a display for promoting from the first probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the decision to promote is not made, the process directly returns. In that case, a display in which the first probability variation effect mode is maintained is performed.

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a seventh embodiment will be described. In the seventh embodiment, another example will be described in which a combined mini-game configured by combining the item counting game described above and a game using the operation buttons 88 such as a Janken game is performed as the promotion game. More specifically, in the seventh embodiment, an example of an item counting game for counting a plurality of counting target images as shown in the fifth embodiment will be described as an item counting game in a composite mini game. In the seventh embodiment, parts different from the sixth embodiment will be mainly described. The seventh embodiment is different from the sixth embodiment in the contents such as the item count effect determination process of FIG. 51 described above.

  Next, a display example when an effect in the probability variation effect mode according to the seventh embodiment is performed will be described. FIG. 53 is a display screen diagram showing a display example when an effect is performed in the probability variation effect mode performed after the end of the big hit gaming state according to the seventh embodiment. In FIG. 53, images in a series of (A91) to (A102) when an effect in the first certain variation effect mode is performed are shown.

  In the seventh embodiment, as a first promotion game, after a first mini game consisting of an item counting game for counting a plurality of counting target images, a first game consisting of a game using an operation button 88 such as a kenken game is used. Two mini games are played. For the second mini game, a game similar to the game described in the sixth embodiment is performed, and the probability variation effect mode is the second probability variation effect mode or the third probability variation effect based on the game result of the second mini game. The mode can be changed.

  When the big hit gaming state ends, the same display as (A8) to (A10) in FIG. 11 is performed by (A91) to (A93). Then, as shown in (A94), a display indicating the number of missions in the item counting game, such as “first shopping chance 30 times” and an indication of the number of missions in the item counting game, A display indicating the mission issues in the item counting game constituting the first mini game of the first promotion game, such as “Chance” and “Lottery Chance with 10 Gold Tickets” is performed. In the first mini game, as in the case of the fifth embodiment, the first character 94 uses the first count target image (A item) as the first item (A item) and the second count. An image showing the item counting game in which the value-based lucky ticket 106 indicating the “gold lucky ticket” as the second item (B item) as the target image is acquired is displayed. In the first mini game, when 10 lucky tickets are acquired during a period of 30 fluctuation displays, the game proceeds to the second mini game A shown as “Janken Time” and 10 gold lucky tickets are given. When the number is acquired, the game proceeds to the second mini game B shown as “Lottery Chance”.

  And as shown to (A95), the initial screen of the 1st probability change effect mode similar to (A65) of FIG. 46 is displayed corresponding to the shopping street opportunity which is the 1st probability change effect mode. Then, in the first certain change effect mode, the execution condition for one time of the item counting game as the first mini game is established every time the variable display is performed, and as shown in (A96), ( Similarly to A66), an image of the item counting game in which the first character 94 obtains the value-based lucky ticket 106 from the second character 96 during the variable display is displayed. For the production of the item counting game, during the period from the start of the mission production period to the end, the same production as the item counting game shown in the fifth embodiment (acquisition by value value ticket is counted and counted. Production).

  At the end of the mission presentation period where 30 fluctuation displays are made, if 10 or more lucky tickets have been acquired, the mode shifts to the production mode of the second mini-game A indicated as “Janken Chance”, and gold If 15 or more tickets have been acquired, the mode shifts to the effect mode of the second mini game B indicated as “Lottery Chance”. As an example, the display when ten gold lucky tickets are acquired at the end of the mission performance period is shown in FIGS. 53 (A97) and (A98). In (A97) of FIG. 53, a display indicating that 10 gold fork tickets have been acquired, such as “10 gold fork tickets!”, “Lottery Chance”, “If you win, go around the world” A display indicating that the production mode of the second mini game B has been entered is performed. When the production mode of the second mini-game B is entered, as shown in (A98) to (A99), characters that specify the production mode of the second mini-game B such as “Lottery Chance” are displayed.

  In the lottery game which is the second mini game of “Lottery Chance”, a selection image for the player to select a lottery is displayed as shown in (A98). Specifically, an operation selection image 97a for displaying three types of lotteries 99 drawn by the player and sequentially switching the ones that can be selected by operating the operation buttons 88 at predetermined time intervals is displayed. By displaying the message “Select one with buttons” and an operation request image 98 for requesting operation of the operation button 88, the player is requested to operate the operation button 88.

  When the operation button 88 is operated within a predetermined operation reception time after the image of (A98) is displayed, the player selects the lottery that was emitted in the operation selection image 97a at the time of the operation. It is determined. On the other hand, when the operation button 88 is not operated within the operation reception time, a lottery to be drawn by the player is determined at random. Thereafter, as shown in (A99), the drawing lot 99 is enlarged and an image showing the result of the drawing is displayed. When the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time, the lottery result selected and determined as described above is obtained. On the other hand, when the operation button 88 is not operated within the operation reception time, the lottery result is not the lottery result selected and determined as described above. Thus, when the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time, the result of the lottery game is displayed so as to be consistent with the determination result as to whether or not to shift the probability variation effect mode. When the above operation is not performed, the display result is forcibly disregarded. As shown in (A99), the result of the lottery game is indicated by the lottery 99, and is also displayed by displaying characters such as “win” and “off”.

  Then, when the lottery game is won, as shown in (A100), a display indicating that the second certain variation effect mode such as “world round time” is set is performed. When the player loses the lottery game, the first probability variation effect mode is maintained, and the promotion game including the two kinds of mini-games as described above is repeatedly performed.

  The item data table according to the seventh embodiment is provided with a data table similar to the item data table of FIG. 47 shown in the fifth embodiment.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the item count effect determining process (S291d) in the display result / effect determining process according to the seventh embodiment. The item count effect determining process in FIG. 54 will be described mainly with respect to differences from the process in FIG. The item count effect determination process of FIG. 54 is different from the process of FIG. 48 in that S274b and S275b are provided instead of S274 and S275, and S276 is not provided.

  If it is determined in S272a that the item count of the lucky ticket is greater than or equal to the first set value, and if it is determined in S273a that the item count of the gold lucky ticket is not greater than or equal to the second set value, the item count of the lucky ticket Is equal to or greater than the first set value, the second mini game A execution flag is set (S274b), and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined in S273a that the item count of the gold lucky ticket is equal to or greater than the second set value, the second mini game execution flag is set with priority on the gold lucky ticket (S274b) and the return. To do. If it is determined in S272a that the item count of the lucky ticket is not equal to or larger than the first set value, and if it is determined in S273b that the item count of the gold lucky ticket is equal to or larger than the second set value, the lucky ticket Since the item count of the second item is equal to or greater than the second set value, the second mini game B execution flag is set (S275b), and the process returns.

[Eighth Embodiment]
Next, an eighth embodiment will be described. In the eighth embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 selects and determines the probability change effect mode, and directs the determined probability change effect mode to the effect control microcomputer 800 by the effect control command. An example will be described in which the microcomputer 800 performs various effects control related to the probability variation effect mode as described above. In the eighth embodiment, portions different from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described. The eighth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the contents of the variation pattern setting process of FIG. 22 and the hit end process of FIG. 25 on the game control microcomputer 560 side. On the other hand, it differs from the first embodiment in that various effects control related to the probability variation effect mode designated by the command from the game control microcomputer 560 side is performed.

  FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining a random counter used for generating random numbers used for game control by the game control microcomputer 560 according to the eighth embodiment. 55 will be described with respect to differences from FIG. 6 described above. FIG. 55 differs from FIG. 6 in that a random counter R9 for determining the effect mode is provided.

  R9 is a numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating random numbers used for determining the effect mode, such as selecting and determining the probability change effect mode at random and determining the promotion determination result of the probability change effect mode at random. . R9 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “99”, and then count up again from “0”, and once every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Added and updated.

  A probability variation effect mode that is selected from a plurality of predetermined probability variation effect modes based on the relationship between the predetermined count value and the probability variation effect mode based on the counter value extracted from R9 at a predetermined timing. Is determined. Further, based on the value of the counter extracted from R9 at a predetermined timing, it is determined whether or not to promote the probability variation effect mode based on the relationship between the predetermined count value and the presence or absence of promotion of the probability variation effect mode. Is done.

  Next, the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 will be described. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of the variation pattern command in the effect control command in a table format.

  The variation pattern command is basically a command used for designating (specifying) a variation pattern of a decorative design. The basic functions of the fluctuation pattern command are “big hit reach A” (fluctuation pattern that reaches a type of reach A when a big hit is reached) and “out of reach reach A” (a type of reach A when a big hit occurs. There is a function of designating a display result and a variation pattern, such as a variation pattern to reach). Furthermore, in the case of the present embodiment, the variation pattern command is “first probability variation effect mode” (becomes the first probability variation effect mode), “second probability variation effect mode promotion” (first probability variation effect mode is promoted from the first probability variation effect mode) There is a function for designating an effect mode such as “to be a two-probable effect mode”. For example, the jackpot reach A / first probability variation effect mode designation command shown in FIG. 56 is a command for designating the jackpot reach A and the first probability variation effect mode. Also, the miss reach A / second probability change effect mode promotion designation command shown in FIG. 56 is a command for setting the reach reach A and promoting from the first probability change effect mode to the second probability change effect mode. .

  Further, in the first to seventh embodiments described above, an example in which information about whether or not to perform probability change notification and timing for performing probability change notification is specified by a variation pattern command has been described, but in the eighth embodiment, Information about whether or not to perform probability change notification and the timing to perform probability change notification is specified by a display result command.

  Next, the variation pattern setting process according to the eighth embodiment will be described. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process in the eighth embodiment. The variation pattern setting process of FIG. 57 will mainly be described with respect to differences from the process of FIG. The variation pattern setting process of FIG. 57 differs from the process of FIG. 22 in that S81a is provided instead of S81, and S80b and S80c are provided between S80a and S81a.

  After the variation pattern is selected in S80a, it is determined whether or not the selected variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (S80b). If it is a super reach variation pattern, an effect mode determination process for determining the promotion of the effect mode is executed (S80c), and the process proceeds to S81a. In S80c, the promotion determination is performed when the effect mode is one of the first to third effect modes that can be promoted. On the other hand, if it is not the super reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to S81a.

  In S81a, the variation pattern and the variation mode that can identify the variation mode are selected according to the variation pattern selected in S80a and the current production mode (the probability variation production mode after promotion when the probability variation production mode is promoted in S80c). Select a command. Thus, the selected variation pattern command is set for transmission in S83. Thereby, when the fluctuation display is performed, for example, a fluctuation pattern command as shown in FIG. 56 is selected and transmitted.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an effect mode determination process (S80c) in the variation pattern setting process according to the eighth embodiment. In the effect mode determination process, the following process is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is any of the effect modes that can be promoted, that is, the first to third effect modes (S601). If it is determined that the promotion mode cannot be promoted, the process returns. Thereby, the production mode is maintained. On the other hand, when it is determined that the promotion mode can be promoted, it is determined whether or not the probability variation effect mode is promoted (S602). Specifically, in S602, when each of the first probability variation effect mode and the second probability variation effect mode, it is determined whether to promote the probability variation effect mode as follows.

  S602 is a data table in which the relationship between the numerical data of the random counter R9 for determining the effect mode and the presence / absence of promotion of the probability variation effect mode is determined, and the ratio of the determination to promote in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state is The promotion determination is performed using a probability change effect promotion determination data table in which data is determined to be different (in the probability change state, the rate of determination to promote is higher than in the non-probability change state). The probability variation effect promotion determination data table is stored in the RAM 55. More specifically, in S602, the count value of R9 is extracted, and whether or not the current state is the probability variation state is confirmed based on whether or not the probability variation flag is set, and depending on whether or not the probability variation state is present. Whether or not the probability variation effect mode is to be promoted is determined based on the extracted value using the probability variation effect promotion determination data table. In S602, when it is the third probability variation effect mode, as in the case of S414 to S416 in FIG. 33, it is determined that the probability variation effect mode is promoted only when it is determined to be the 2R first probability variation big hit.

  Next, as a determination result of the promotion determination in S602, it is determined whether or not the decision to promote the probability variation effect mode has been made (S603). If it is determined that the decision to promote is not made, return. Thereby, when the decision to promote is not made, the probability variation effect mode is maintained in the current effect mode. On the other hand, when the decision to promote is made, the effect state flag set as the flag indicating the probability change effect mode before promotion is switched from the effect change effect mode after promotion to the effect state flag indicating the effect mode after promotion (S604). ), Return. Here, the effect state flag is a flag indicating an effect mode managed by the game control microcomputer 560. When each of the first to third probability variation effect modes, the first to third probability variation effect state flags are set. When it is in the time reduction effect mode, the time reduction effect state flag is set. When it is in the probability change notification effect mode, the probability change notification effect state flag is set. According to S604, the transition from the first certain variation production mode to the second certain variation production mode, the transition from the second certain variation production mode to the third certain variation production mode, or the transition from the third certain variation production mode to the certain variation notification production mode. Is done.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 decides to promote the probability variation effect mode as in S603, the effect state flag is switched to indicate the probability variation effect mode after promotion. Such a determination result of whether or not to promote by the effect mode determination means is stored as data such as a flag indicating the determination result, and in order to specify the presence or absence of the promotion at the time of selecting the command in S81a described above. Used.

  By determining whether or not the probability variation effect mode is promoted by such effect mode determination processing, whether or not the probability variation effect mode is promoted when the variation pattern command is selected in S81a according to the determination result. Select the command that identifies the

  When the variation pattern command specifying whether or not to promote such a probability variation effect mode is received by the effect control microcomputer 800, in the effect mode promotion determination process shown in FIG. Perform processing. In the case of the eighth embodiment, the determination as to whether or not to promote the probability variation effect mode is performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side. Therefore, on the effect control microcomputer 800 side, In the case of the 1 probability variation effect mode, instead of the processing of S404 and S405, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern command specified to promote the probability variation effect mode is received, and such a variation pattern command is received. Sometimes, the above-described S406 is executed to set the first promotion flag. Similarly, when it is in the second probability variation effect mode, instead of the processing of S410 and S411, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command specified to promote the probability variation effect mode has been received. When the variation pattern command is received, the above-described S412 is executed to set the second promotion flag. Further, when it is in the third probability variation effect mode, processing similar to S413 to S418 is performed. Thereby, in the effect control microcomputer 800, the same effect as in the case of the first embodiment can be performed in the variable display device 9.

  Next, the winning end process according to the eighth embodiment will be described. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a hit end process in the special symbol process according to the eighth embodiment. The hit end process in FIG. 59 will be described mainly with respect to differences from the process in FIG. The hit end process in FIG. 59 differs from the process in FIG. 25 in that an effect management process (S174a) is provided between S174 and S175.

  After the winning flag is reset in S174, the effect management process is executed (S174a). The effect management process is the same as the effect mode management process performed on the effect control microcomputer 800 side as described above in order to manage the effect mode on the game control microcomputer 560 side after the winning game state ends. Is to execute. The contents of the effect management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the effect management process (S174a) in the hit end process of FIG. In the eighth embodiment, data specifying the content of the display result command selected in S49 of FIG. 21 is stored in the RAM 55 until the winning gaming state is completed. In the display result command, it is specified whether or not the probability change notification is performed. Therefore, based on the data for specifying the contents of the display result command, the round or big hit gaming state by the 15R first probability variation big hit or 2R first probability variation big hit It is confirmed whether or not the probability change notification at the end has been designated (S700). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the probability change notification has been executed by the time when the big hit gaming state ends.

  When it is determined that the probability change notification has been specified, a probability change notification effect state flag indicating that the current probability change effect mode is in the probability change notification effect mode is set (S710), and the process proceeds to S711 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change notification is not designated, that is, when the probability change notification is not performed, which type of jackpot is based on the data specifying the content of the display result command selected in S49 of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is at the end of the big hit gaming state with any kind of 15R big hit (S701).

  When it is determined that it is not at the end of the 15R big hit, it is at the end of the 2R second probability variation big hit or the small hit hit gaming state. At that time, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the normal effect mode (S702). In S702, it is determined that the normal effect mode is selected when none of the first to third probability variation effect state flags, the time reduction effect state flag, and the probability change notification effect state flag is set.

  If it is determined that the mode is not the normal performance mode, the process proceeds to S711 described later. Thereby, when it is not the normal effect mode and the 2R second probability variation big hit or the small hit is made, the effect mode does not change (step up) after the hit gaming state. Even when it is determined that the mode is not the normal performance mode and the 2R second probability variation big hit or the small hit is made, the probability variation effect mode may be stepped up after the hit gaming state. Good. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal effect mode is selected, the probability variation effect mode selection table is selected (S703). The probability variation effect mode selection table is a data table for randomly selecting the probability variation effect mode after the end of the 2R second probability variation big hit and small hit hit gaming state that occurred in the state of the normal effect mode. Is remembered. In the 2R probability variation effect mode selection table, the numerical data of the random counter R9 is assigned to each of the first probability variation effect mode, the second probability variation effect mode, and the third probability variation effect mode, and is extracted. The probability variation effect mode corresponding to the numerical data of R9 is determined as the probability variation effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state. In the 2R probability variation effect mode selection table, the first probability variation effect mode is selected at the highest rate, and then the second probability variation effect mode is selected at the highest rate, and the third probability variation effect mode is selected. The numerical data of R9 is allocated so that the ratio becomes the lowest.

  Next, numerical value data of R9 is extracted, and any one of the first to third probability change effect modes is selected based on the extracted numerical value data of R9 using the 2R probability change effect mode selection table selected in S703. The probability variation effect mode is selected and determined (S704). Then, in response to the determined effect mode, any one of the first to third probability variation effect state flags is set (S708), and the process proceeds to S711 described later.

  If it is determined in S701 that the 15R jackpot end time is reached, it is determined whether or not the 15R jackpot game state is ended based on the data specifying the contents of the display result command described above. (S705). When it is determined that it is the end of the 15R hour short hit, the time reduction effect state flag indicating the state of the time reduction effect mode is set (S709), and the process proceeds to S711 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the end of the 15R short hit big hit, it is at the end of the 15R normal big hit big hit gaming state, and the 15R probability variation effect mode selection table is selected (S706).

  The 15R probability variation effect mode selection table is a data table for randomly selecting the probability variation effect mode after the end of each big hit gaming state of 15R normal jackpot and 15R second probability variation jackpot, and is stored in the ROM 54. In the 15R probability variation effect mode selection table, numerical data of the random counter R9 is assigned to each of the first probability variation effect mode, the second probability variation effect mode, and the third probability variation effect mode, and is extracted. The probability variation effect mode corresponding to the numerical data of R9 is determined as the probability variation effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state. In the 15R probability variation effect mode selection table, the first probability variation effect mode is selected at the highest rate, and then the second probability variation effect mode is selected at the highest rate, and the third probability variation effect mode is selected. The numerical data of R9 is allocated so that the ratio becomes the lowest.

  Next, the numerical data of R9 is extracted, and based on the extracted numerical data of RS5 using the 15R probability variation effect mode selection table selected in S706, the first probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode are selected. One of the probability variation effect modes is selected and determined (S707), and the process proceeds to S708. In S708, in response to the probability variation effect mode determined in S704 or S707, one of the first probability variation effect state flag to the third probability variation effect state flag is set (S708), and the process proceeds to S711 described later. . Thus, after the end of the big hit gaming state for 15R normal big hit, after the big hit gaming state for 15R second probability variable big hit, after the big hit gaming state for 2R second positive variable big hit that occurred in the normal performance mode, In each of the after the end of the small hit game state generated in the effect mode, it is controlled to one of the first to third probability variation effect modes.

  In S711, an effect mode after the end of the hit gaming state is specified based on the effect state flag set in the effect mode management process described above, and settings for transmitting an effect control command for designating the effect mode are performed. When the command is set in this way, the command is output in S108 of FIG. When such a command is received by the effect setting microcomputer 800, the effect setting microcomputer 800 controls the effect mode to be the effect mode according to the command. Specifically, in the effect mode management process of FIG. 37, instead of performing the processes of S340 to S350, the effect mode flag is set as follows according to the contents of the effect control command set and output in S711. To do.

  For example, when an effect control command specifying the probability change notification effect mode is received as the effect mode after the hit gaming state, the probability change notification effect mode flag is set. When the effect control command specifying the time-shortage effect mode is received as the effect mode after the winning gaming state is ended, the time-shortage effect mode flag is set. Further, when an effect control command specifying the first probability variation effect mode is received as the effect mode after the winning gaming state, the first probability variation effect mode flag is set. When an effect control command specifying the second probability variation effect mode is received as the effect mode after the winning gaming state, the second probability variation effect mode flag is set. Further, when an effect control command specifying the third probability variation effect mode is received as the effect mode after the winning gaming state, the third probability variation effect mode flag is set. By setting the effect mode flag in this way, after the big hit gaming state, as in the case of the first embodiment, the transition to the first to third certain variation effect modes is performed for the effects corresponding to the respective effect modes. The display is performed on the variable display device 9.

  Further, as in the eighth embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 560 side performs the selection and determination of the effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state and the promotion determination in the probability variation effect mode, as in the second embodiment. Depending on the type of reach, it is also possible to make the ratio of determining to promote the probability variation effect mode different. In that case, on the game control microcomputer 560 side, the type of reach in the variable display when the probability change effect mode is entered after 15R big hit is stored, and according to the type of reach, in the second embodiment Make a promotion decision as described.

  Also, as in the eighth embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 560 side performs the selection determination of the effect mode after the big hit gaming state and the promotion determination in the probability variation effect mode, as in the third embodiment Depending on the type of jackpot notice, it is also possible to change the ratio of determining to promote the probability variation effect mode. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines whether or not to make a big hit announcement, and selects and determines the type of the big hit announcement when performing the big hit announcement. In that case, on the game control microcomputer 560 side, the type of jackpot notice in the variable display when the probability change effect mode is entered after 15R jackpot is stored, and according to the type of jackpot notice, The promotion determination as described in the third embodiment is performed. Whether or not to make a jackpot notice and the type of jackpot notice at the time of making a jackpot notice are specified by either a display result command or a variation pattern command.

  Further, as in the eighth embodiment, the fourth to seventh embodiments are also used when the game control microcomputer 560 side performs the determination and determination of the effect mode after the big hit gaming state and the promotion determination in the probability variation effect mode. It is also possible to perform control such that the item counting game as shown in FIG. 6 is performed and the probability variation effect mode is promoted based on the game result. In that case, the item count effect determining process shown in FIGS. 45, 48, 51 and 54 in the fourth to seventh embodiments is executed on the game control microcomputer 560 side, and the item count effect determining process is executed. Based on the above, the promotion determination in the probability variation effect mode is performed, and the promotion determination result is designated by the display result command or the variation pattern command.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the first to seventh embodiments, after the end of the big hit gaming state when it is not decided to perform the probability change notification on the side of the production control microcomputer 800 as in S344 and S347 of FIG. The production mode in is determined to be the first probability variation production mode. Then, as shown in S404 to S406 of FIGS. 9, 15, and 33, and S448 of FIG. 35, whether or not the state is controlled to the probability variation state when the rendering is performed in the first probability variation rendering mode. It is determined to shift to the second probability variation effect mode at a different rate based on the above. Based on such a determination result, the type of the probability variation effect mode is selected on the side of the effect control microcomputer 800, and the effect in the probability variation effect mode is performed over a plurality of variable displays. Thereby, even when the probability change notification is not performed, there is a case where the probability change state may occur, and the effect mode of the effect performed over a plurality of variable displays after the end of the big hit gaming state is the first. By being in the probability variation effect mode, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the expectation of the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Furthermore, when an effect is being performed in the first probability variation effect mode, it is determined to shift to the second probability variation effect mode at a different rate based on whether or not the probability variation state is controlled. Therefore, since the probability variation effect mode shifts, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the performance in the probability variation effect mode with high reliability about being controlled to the probability variation state is performed, It is possible to give a player a positive sense of expectation for a probable change state.

  (2) In the first to third, sixth, seventh, and eighth embodiments, as shown in S344 and S347 of FIG. 37, the effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to the first probability variation effect mode. As shown in (A13) to (A17) of FIG. 12, when the production is performed in the first certain variation production mode, the promotion game indicating whether or not to shift to the second certain variation production mode is performed. Done. As shown in S404 to S406 of FIGS. 9, 15, and 33, and S439aY and S448 of FIG. 35 on condition that the operation button 88 is operated when such a promotion game is being performed. In addition, it is determined to shift to the second probability variation effect mode at a different rate based on whether or not the probability variation state is controlled. On the other hand, when the operation button 88 is not operated while such a promotion game is being performed, it is determined not to shift to the second probability variation effect mode, as shown in S439aN, S440Y, S440aY, S441 in FIG. . As a result, when the effect mode of the effect performed over a plurality of variable displays after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the first probability variation effect mode, when the promotion game effect is performed in the first probability variation effect mode. Since it is determined to shift to the second probability variation effect mode at a different rate based on whether or not the probability variation state is controlled, the game for the probability variation state is achieved by the promotion game after the big hit gaming state. The player's expectation can be kept from losing, and the player has a positive expectation that the performance will be performed in the production mode with a high degree of reliability with respect to being controlled in the probabilistic state. be able to. Further, on the condition that the operation button 88 is operated when the promotion game effect is being performed, it is decided to shift to the second probability variation effect mode, and the operation is performed when the promotion game effect is being performed. When the button 88 is not operated, it is determined not to shift to the second probability variation effect mode, so that the player can actively participate in the game. As a result, the player can have a positive sense of expectation with respect to the probability variation state.

  Also, as shown in S344 and S347 in FIG. 37, since it is determined that the effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state when it is not determined to perform the probability change notification is the first probability change effect mode. Even when the notification effect is not performed, there is a case where the probability variation state may occur, so that the player's expectation for the probability variation state is not lost after the big hit gaming state is finished. it can.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 9 and 15, when an effect is being performed in the first probability variation effect mode, a jackpot display result as a display result in a variable display when controlled in the first probability variation effect mode. Since it is determined to shift to the second probability variation effect mode at a different rate depending on the type of jackpot display result related to the first probability variation effect mode, what type of jackpot display result is the jackpot display result? Interest can be given to the player.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 38, when the effect is performed in the first probability variation effect mode, the first probability variation effect mode such as the type of reach in the variable display when the first probability variation effect mode is controlled. Since it is determined to shift to the second probability variation effect mode at a different rate depending on the type of reach related to the game, it is possible to make the player interested in what type of reach the reach will be.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 39, when an effect is performed in the first probability variation effect mode, the first probability variation effect such as the type of jackpot notice in the variable display when controlled in the first probability variation effect mode. Since it is determined to shift to the second probability variation effect mode at a different rate depending on the type of jackpot notice related to the mode, it is possible to make the player interested in what kind of notice notification is performed. .

  (6) In the fourth embodiment and the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, since the rate at which the item count increases at the time of probability change and at the time of non-probability change, the shift is made between the time of probability change and the time of non-change probability. The ratio for determining the probability variation production mode is different. In the case of the sixth embodiment, it is a condition that the operation button 88 is operated in order for the probability changing effect mode to shift. As shown in FIGS. 40 and 49, the effects in the first probability variation effect mode were counted according to the determined probability variation effect mode before the transition to the determined probability variation effect mode. There is an effect in which the count values of the count target images reach different count values. As a result, for example, “10 lucky tickets to go around Japan”, “15 lucky tickets to go around the world”, “10 lucky tickets to Janken chance”, “15 chances to draw lottery tickets” Since the player's expectation level for the probability variation state can be varied according to the count value, the player can be interested in the content of how many count target images are counted. As described above, the player's interest can be improved by producing the transition of the gaming state related to the probability variation state.

  (7) In the fifth embodiment and the seventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, since the rate at which the two types of item counts increase at the time of probability change and at the time of non-probability change, the first probability change effect mode is used. When the effect is being performed, the probability change effect mode to be shifted is determined at a different rate based on whether or not the state is controlled to the probability change state. In the case of the seventh embodiment, the operation button 88 is operated in order for the probability changing effect mode to shift. Then, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 53, as the effect in the first probability variation effect mode, before the transition to the determined probability variation effect mode, according to the determined probability variation effect mode, with a lucky ticket Of the first counting target image and the second counting target image, which is a gold lucky ticket, the count value of the counting target image previously associated with the determined probability change effect mode is “10 lucky tickets in Japan There will be performances that reach predetermined counts such as “One Round”, “10 Rounds of the World with 10 Gold Tickets”, “Janken Chance with 10 Tickets”, and “Lottery Chance with 10 Gold Tickets”. It is. Thereby, since the player's expectation degree to the probability variation state can be varied according to the count values of the first count target image and the second count target image, how many count target images are counted. The player can be interested in the production contents. As described above, the player's interest can be improved by producing the transition of the gaming state related to the probability variation state.

  (8) In the eighth embodiment, as in S704 and S707 of FIG. 60, on the game control microcomputer 560 side, the effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state when it is not decided to perform the probability change notification Is determined to be the first probability variation effect mode. Then, as described in S602 of FIG. 58, when the rendering is performed in the first certain variation rendering mode, the transition to the second certain variation rendering mode is performed at a different rate based on whether or not the certain variation variation is controlled. It is decided to make it. Based on such a determination result, the type of the probability variation effect mode is selected on the side of the effect control microcomputer 800, and the effect in the probability variation effect mode is performed over a plurality of variable displays. Thereby, even when the probability change notification is not performed, there is a case where the probability change state may occur, and the effect mode of the effect performed over a plurality of variable displays after the end of the big hit gaming state is the first. By being in the probability variation effect mode, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the expectation of the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Furthermore, when an effect is being performed in the first probability variation effect mode, it is determined to shift to the second probability variation effect mode at a different rate based on whether or not the probability variation state is controlled. Therefore, since the probability variation production mode shifts, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the performance in the probability variation performance mode with high reliability about being controlled in the probability variation state will be performed. It is possible to give a player a positive sense of expectation for a probable change state.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In embodiment mentioned above, the example comprised by the special symbol display 8 and the decoration fluctuation display apparatus 9 was demonstrated about the fluctuation | variation display part. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display unit may be configured only by a special symbol display device that displays special symbols. In that case, a special symbol display device is configured by a display device capable of displaying an image similar to the decorative variation display device 9, and the same symbol as the above-mentioned decorative symbol is displayed as the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display device. While displaying, it controls so that various images other than decorative designs, such as the background image mentioned above, may be displayed similarly.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, display control, sound control, lamp control, and the like as the effect control means for controlling the effect control device including the decoration variation display device 9 based on the command (control of the effect of the game) Is provided with a production control microcomputer 800 capable of overall control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following configuration may be adopted. A microcomputer for performing display control, a microcomputer for performing sound control, and a microcomputer for performing lamp control are provided, and a microcomputer for game control includes a display control command, a sound control command, and Alternatively, a configuration may be employed in which a lamp control command is given and each microcomputer individually executes each control according to the command.

  (3) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

(4) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example with a special symbol variation time reduction state is shown as the high base state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high base state is accompanied by a special symbol variation time reduction state. High base state (for example, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 at the time of winning is increased, Based on the fact that the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of winning is increased, a state in which the variable winning ball device 15 is likely to be in an open state as compared to the normal gaming state may be used. That is, the high base state may be any state as long as it is easier to start and win than the low base state. Therefore, in the high base state, compared to the low base state, the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the normal symbol display 10 has a higher probability that the stop symbol will be a hit symbol. One of the state where the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time is lengthened and the state where the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is released once at the time of hitting may be used. May be combined (any two combinations, any three combinations, or all combinations). Instead of the high base state, it may be controlled to a short time state (special game state) in which only the special symbol variation time reduction state is provided.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the type of jackpot is indicated by the type of jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) derived and displayed by the special symbol indicator 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a symbol derived and displayed by the special symbol display device 8, a jackpot symbol whose type of jackpot is not specified may be used. In that case, the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 8 is composed of a jackpot symbol for which the type of jackpot is not specified and an off symbol. In that case, the big hit symbol for 15R big hit and the big hit symbol for 2R probability variable big hit are different so that only the 15R big hit or the 2R right odd big hit can be distinguished based on the big hit symbol. You may do it.

  (7) In the above-described first to third embodiments, the example in which the promotion game is performed when the super reach in the variable display is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the promotion game may be performed when all the variable displays that are to be reached are performed. In addition, the promotion game may be performed when a predetermined variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns. Further, when the variable display is performed, the promotion game may be performed every time. Alternatively, the promotion game may be played once every time a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are made.

  (8) In the third embodiment described above, an example in which whether or not to make a jackpot notice is determined on the side of the production control microcomputer 800 is shown. However, whether or not to make a big hit announcement may be determined by the game control microcomputer 560 and specified to the effect control microcomputer 800 by an effect control command.

  (9) In the above-described fourth to seventh embodiments, the example in which the item counting game is performed as the first promotion game is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the item counting game may be performed in the second promotion game, or may be performed in the third promotion game. That is, the item counting game may be performed as any promotion game among the first to third promotion games. Further, the item counting game may be performed in all the first to third promotion games.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the timing when the effect mode after the end of the jackpot gaming state is determined to be the probability change notification effect mode is shown as an example when the jackpot gaming state ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the effect mode after the end of the jackpot gaming state is determined to be the probability change notification effect mode is the end of the jackpot gaming state, as in the case of the variable display that becomes the jackpot gaming state. It may be a timing before the hour. The condition for determining that the effect mode after the end of the jackpot gaming state is the probability change notification effect mode is that the probability change notification has been made by the end of the jackpot gaming state, but before the end of the jackpot gaming state. When determining that the effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to the probability change notification effect mode, the condition for making such a determination is that the probability change notification is performed by the end of the big hit gaming state. It will be when.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the probability change notification performed before the end of the jackpot gaming state is 1 during either the round of the jackpot gaming state (during the jackpot gaming state) or at the end of the jackpot gaming state. An example of performing this time However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability change notification performed before the end of the jackpot gaming state may be performed only during the round of the jackpot gaming state without selecting the timing as in the above-described embodiment, It may be performed only at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  (12) In the above-described first embodiment, an example is shown in which information about whether or not to make a probability change notification before the end of the big hit gaming state and information about the timing of the probability change notification is specified by a display result command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such information may be specified by a variation pattern command. In the eighth embodiment, an example in which such information is specified by a variation pattern command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such information may be specified by a display result command. Such information may be specified by both the display result command and the variation pattern command.

  (13) In the above-described eighth embodiment, an example has been shown in which both the selection determination of the probability variation effect mode and the determination regarding the transition of the probability variation effect mode are performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and either the selection decision of the probability variation effect mode or the determination regarding the transition to the probability variation effect mode may be performed on the game control microcomputer side.

  (14) The jackpot notice described in the third embodiment described above may be performed only for 15R jackpots, or for both jackpots of 15R jackpots and 2R probability variable jackpots. Also good.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, in each probability variation effect mode of the first to third probability variation effect modes, display with one type of effect (for example, a predetermined shopping street chance in the first probability variation effect mode). An example in which a display with one kind of effect) is performed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in each probability variation effect mode of the first to third probability variation effect modes, the type of effect to be executed is selected at random from a plurality of predetermined effects. It may be. If it does in this way, production contents will come to be rich in variety.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, when controlled to the probability variation effect mode, only when the 15R first probability variation big hit and the 2R first probability variation big hit are achieved (when the high probability high base state is reached). An example is shown in which the probability variation state is definitely shown by being controlled to the probability variation notification effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when either the 15R second probability variation big hit or the 2R second probability variation big hit is a big hit (when the high probability low base state is reached) when controlled to the probability variation effect mode. It is also possible to perform an effect that definitely shows that the state is in a certain change state. For such an effect, it is determined whether or not to control to the probability change notification effect mode when it becomes such a probability change big hit (for example, randomly determined), and the probability change notification effect mode is controlled based on the determination result. You may do it. That is, in such a case, there may be a case where control is made to the probability change notification effect mode and a case where control is not made to the probability change notification effect mode.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 47, the example in which different item data tables are used for the long-term variation pattern and the short-term variation pattern has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a common item data table may be used for all variation patterns. By doing so, the amount of data used for the control can be reduced, so that the control burden on the production control microcomputer 800 can be reduced.

  (18) In the above-described fourth to seventh embodiments, when performing variable display, when selecting and determining the increase / decrease number of the image to be counted, the increase / decrease is performed at a constant rate regardless of the current count value. An example of selecting and deciding the number was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the increase / decrease number of the count target image is selected and determined, the increase / decrease number may be selected and determined at a different rate according to the current count value. For example, when the count value of the count target image is smaller than a predetermined number as in the beginning of the item count game, the rate at which the count value increases because the player may not be interested in the item count. May be controlled so that the rate at which the count value increases is lowered when the count value exceeds a predetermined number.

  (19) In the fourth to seventh embodiments described above, when performing variable display, when selecting and determining the increase / decrease number of the count target image, regardless of the number of variable display times during the item counting game. An example in which the count value of the count target image increases without limitation has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an upper limit value of the count value of the count target image may be provided for each variable display count in the item counting game.

  (20) In the fourth to seventh embodiments described above, the example in which the count value of the count target image in the item counting game is increased or decreased has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the count value of the count target image in the item counting game may be increased but not decreased. In this way, it is possible to prevent a player's interest from decreasing due to a decrease in the count value of the count target image.

  (21) In the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 15, in the winning symbol determination, the winning symbol is determined depending on whether it is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit for each of the decorative symbols. The rate at which the decision to promote is made in the promotion judgment the higher the percentage selected in the promotion judgment, the higher the percentage that is selected when the probability variation big hit is determined An example is shown in which it is determined whether or not to promote using a data table that is set to be high. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol determination and promotion determination may be performed as follows. In determining the winning symbol, the winning symbol is determined using a data table in which the probability that the winning symbol is selected is the same for both the probable big hit and the non-probable big hit. In each case, it may be determined whether or not to promote using a data table that is set so that the rate at which promotion is determined differs depending on whether the probability variation big hit or not. In this way, since it is determined to shift to the second performance mode at a different rate depending on the type of winning symbol, the player should be interested in what type of symbol the winning symbol will be. Can do.

  (22) As the effect control means for controlling the effect control device including the change display device 9 (control of the effect of the game), a display control microcomputer (provided on the display control board) for performing display control of the change display device 9 ) And an effect control microcomputer (provided on the effect control board) for effect control other than display control such as sound control and lamp control, and the game control microcomputer becomes an effect control microcomputer. Give commands for effect control including display control, sound control, and lamp control, and give display control commands from the effect control microcomputer to the display control microcomputer based on the effect control commands. Good. As a method of giving a display control command from the effect control microcomputer to the display control microcomputer, a display control command is created according to the contents of the display control instructed by the effect control command from the game control microcomputer. May be output (processed and output), and among the effect control commands from the game control microcomputer, a command for display control is output to the display control microcomputer as it is (without processing) May be output). When adopting a configuration in which a display control command is generated and output according to the content of display control instructed by the effect control command, the control content related to the effect can be determined on the effect control means side, and the determination is made accordingly. Can be unified with lamp, sound and display. Then, the effect control microcomputer that receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer side makes a decision regarding the effect on the effect control means side, and the determination result is determined on the game control microcomputer side. Display control commands that collectively show the control contents can be output to the display control microcomputer in accordance with the determination result of the control contents related to the presentation indicated by the control command, so that various decisions regarding the control contents are output. Therefore, it is not necessary to increase the number of processing times. The game control microcomputer gives display control commands including display control, sound control, and lamp control to the display control microcomputer, and the display control microcomputer is based on the display control commands. Sound control / lamp control commands for performing sound control and lamp control may be given to the microcomputer for effect control.

  (23) In the above-described eighth embodiment, an example has been shown in which the game control microcomputer 560 side performs selection determination of the effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state and promotion determination in the probability variation effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when determining the effect mode after the big hit gaming state on the game control microcomputer 560 side, the promotion control in the probability variation effect mode may be performed on the effect control microcomputer 800 side. Good. In that case, you may make it perform promotion determination according to the kind of the jackpot symbol like 1st Embodiment. In that case, promotion determination may be performed according to the type of reach as in the second embodiment. In that case, promotion determination may be performed according to the type of jackpot notice as in the third embodiment. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines and determines the effect mode after the end of the big hit game state and determines the display result of the decorative symbol, and transmits the determination result to the effect control microcomputer 800 as a command. On the side of the effect control microcomputer 800, promotion determination in the probability variation effect mode may be performed based on the received determination results. In this case, as for the selection of the decorative symbol jackpot display result, the symbols are selected at different ratios based on whether or not the probable big hit is obtained as described above.

  (24) In the first embodiment described above, the basic transition of the probability variation effect mode is the transition from the first probability variation effect mode to the second probability variation effect mode, and the second probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode. An example is shown of a step-by-step transition such as transition to. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the transition control of the probability variation effect mode, control for transitioning a plurality of steps at a time is performed, such as enabling the transition from the first probability variation effect mode to the third probability variation effect mode. May be.

  (25) In the embodiment described above, when the probability variation effect mode is shifted based on the promotion determination result, the probability variation effect mode in which the player has a high degree of confidence that the probability variation effect mode is controlled to the probability variation state. An example is shown in which only the control to shift to is performed. However, in addition to this, when the probability variation effect mode is shifted based on the promotion determination result, the probability variation effect mode is controlled to shift to the probability variation effect mode in which the player's reliability is low with respect to being controlled to the probability variation state. May be performed. When such control is performed, it may be set so that it is easier to shift to the probability variation effect mode with lower reliability in the non-probability variation state than in the probability variation state.

  (26) In the sixth embodiment and the seventh embodiment described above, an example is shown in which the item counting game is performed as the first mini game and the Janken game is performed as the second mini game. However, conversely, a Janken game or the like may be performed as the first mini game, and an item counting game may be performed as the second mini game.

  (27) In the sixth embodiment and the seventh embodiment described above, the result of the game is advantageous to the player depending on whether or not the first minigame and the second minigame are both in a probable variation state. (For example, shifting from the first mini game to the second mini game, winning the second mini game (including winning)) are set to be different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first mini game may have the same degree of advantageous game results for the player regardless of whether or not the game is in a probable variation state. For example, in the item counting game executed as the first mini game, an example is shown in which the item acquisition table differs depending on whether or not the item data table is used, depending on whether or not the item is in a probable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the item counting game performed as the first mini game, the same item data table is used regardless of whether or not the item is in the probability variation state. The ease of acquisition may not be different.

  (28) In the sixth embodiment and the seventh embodiment described above, regarding the second mini game, even if the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time, it is determined not to promote the probability variation effect mode by the promotion determination. In the example, the probability variation mode is not promoted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for the second mini game, if the operation button 88 is operated within the operation reception time, control for always promoting the probability variation effect mode may be performed.

  (29) In the above-described eighth embodiment, an example is shown in which an effect mode such as a probability change effect mode is specified by a change pattern command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect mode such as a probability change effect mode may be designated by a display result command. In addition, an effect mode such as a probability change effect mode may be specified using a dedicated effect control command provided to specify such an effect mode.

  (30) The process related to the transition of the probability variation effect mode may be performed by a process dedicated to the determination of the probability variation effect mode transition. Others such as determination of special symbol, determination of decorative symbol, determination of jackpot notice, determination of variation pattern, etc. It may be determined according to the determination result of the determination process (using determination process together).

  (31) In the fifth to seventh embodiments described above, the example is shown in which the item image is acquired and counted as the count target image in the mission effect. However, in the mission effect, a character counting effect may be performed in which character images are counted instead of the item image as the counting target image. As the display of the character counting effect, for example, a display may be performed in which a teammate character that is a player-side character battles an enemy character that is hostile to the player and counts the enemy characters that have been defeated in the battle.

  (32) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view which shows the front surface of the game board in the state which removed the glass door frame. It is the rear view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the back. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the detailed circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a figure for demonstrating the random counter used in order that the microcomputer for game control may generate the random numbers used for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the various random counters which the microcomputer for effect control uses for effect control. It is a figure which shows each characteristic of various jackpots in a tabular form. It is a figure which shows the data table for determining the display result of the decoration symbol when it becomes 15R big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, and small hit in a table format. It is a figure which shows an example of the display result command in an effect control command in a table format. It is a display screen figure which shows a display example when the production | generation in the probability variation production mode performed after completion | finish of a big hit game state is performed. It is a display screen figure which shows a display example when the production | generation in the probability variation production mode performed after completion | finish of a big hit game state is performed. It is a display screen figure which shows a display example when the production | generation in the probability variation production mode performed after completion | finish of a big hit game state is performed. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the production | presentation display in a fluctuation | variation display apparatus when losing to the Janken game as a promotion game. It is a figure which shows a promotion determination data table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop symbol setting process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening pre-processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the hit | end process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special game process in a winning end process. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the display result and production | presentation determination process in a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect mode promotion determination process in a display result and effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows a change promotion effect process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows a hit game end process. It is a flowchart which shows the production mode management process in the winning game end process. It is a figure which shows the promotion determination data table by 2nd Embodiment in a table format. It is a figure which shows the promotion determination data table by 3rd Embodiment in a table format. It is a display screen figure which shows a display example when the production | generation in the probability variation production mode performed after completion | finish of a big hit game state is performed. It is a figure which shows an item data table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol variation start process by 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the display result and effect determination process by 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode promotion determination process by 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the item count effect determination process in a display result and effect determination process. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display when the production | generation in the probability variation production mode performed after completion | finish of the big hit game state by 5th Embodiment is performed. It is a figure which shows the item data table by 5th Embodiment in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows the item count effect determination process in the display result and effect determination process by 5th Embodiment. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display when the production | generation in the probability variation production mode performed after the end of the jackpot game state by 6th Embodiment is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the display result and effect determination process by 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the item count effect determination process in the display result and effect determination process by 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode promotion determination process in the display result and presentation determination process by 6th Embodiment. It is a display screen figure which shows a display example when the production | generation in the probability variation production mode performed after completion | finish of the big hit game state by 7th Embodiment is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the item count effect determination process in the display result and effect determination process by 7th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the random counter used in order that the microcomputer for game control by 8th Embodiment may generate | occur | produce the random number used for game control. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern command in an effect control command in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process by 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode determination process in the fluctuation pattern setting process by 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the completion | finish process in the special symbol process process by 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation management process (S174a) in the winning completion | finish process by 8th Embodiment.

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  9 variation display device, 1 pachinko machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 800 effect control microcomputer, 7 game area, 15 variable winning ball device, 31 main board, 80 effect control board.

Claims (4)

A variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified to derive and display a display result, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device is a predetermined specific display result A gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Whether to control to the specific gaming state, and control to a high probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result is higher than the normal state different from the specific gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to derive and display the display result of the variable display;
An effect mode determining means for determining an effect mode of an effect performed in an effect device including the variable display device over a plurality of variable displays from among a plurality of types of effect modes having different effect modes;
An effect mode executing means for selecting an effect mode based on the determination result by the effect mode determining means and performing an effect according to the effect mode;
The production mode determining means includes
An after-finishing effect mode determining means for determining that the effect mode after the end of the specific gaming state is the first effect mode;
The higher the level than when the high-probability state is not controlled based on a predetermined condition that can be satisfied regardless of the determination result by the prior determination means in the first production mode. A first transition effect mode determining means for determining to shift to the second effect mode at a higher rate when controlled to the probability state ;
It is higher than when it is controlled to the high-probability state based on a predetermined condition that can be satisfied regardless of the determination result by the prior determination means in the second production mode. A gaming machine comprising: a second transition effect mode determining means for determining to shift to the first effect mode at a higher rate when the probability state is not controlled . Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command for controlling the variable display device;
Effect control means for controlling the effect device including the variable display device based on the command from the game control means,
The game control means includes
The pre-determining means;
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern in the variation display of the identification information based on a determination result by the prior determination means;
A high-probability notification effect for determining whether or not the high-probability notification effect is to be performed at least by the end of the specific gaming state. A determination means;
A command transmission means for transmitting a result command for specifying the determination result by the prior determination means and a variation pattern command for specifying the determination result by the variation pattern determination means;
At least one of the result command and the variation pattern command is a command that can specify the determination result of the high probability notification effect determining means,
The production control means includes
Based on the result command and the variation pattern command, variation display execution means for deriving and displaying a display result after starting variation display of the identification information;
High probability notification effect execution means for performing the high probability notification effect based on a determination result of the high probability notification effect determination means specified by at least one of the result command and the variation pattern command;
The effect mode determining means;
The production mode execution means,
The effect mode after the end of the specific gaming state when the high probability notification effect determining means is not determined to perform the high probability notification effect is changed to the first effect mode by the after-end effect mode determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: When the reach is established as a predetermined condition, the first transition effect mode determination means determines to shift to the second effect mode at a different rate depending on the type of the reach. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The first transition effect mode determining means determines to shift to the second effect mode at a different rate depending on the type of the predetermined notice when the predetermined notice is established as a predetermined condition. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: