JP4628903B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and derives and displays a display result, and is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. When a predetermined transition condition is established, a transition is made to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the identification information is variable compared to the normal state after the specific gaming state ends. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state in which display tends to give a specific display result.

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

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

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

  In Patent Document 1 below, when a special condition is established such that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a special specific display result (special display result) of the specific display results in the variable display device, the jackpot is subsequently obtained. A gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability state (also referred to as a probabilistic variation state) in which the probability of occurrence of the occurrence is high is disclosed.

  Further, in Patent Document 2 below, a gaming machine (slot machine) that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a specific game after completion of a specific introduction game and shifts to a specific game if the lottery result shifts to a specific game. ) Is disclosed.

  Patent Document 3 below discloses a gaming machine in which a plurality of notification timings for notifying a player of an internal winning state are provided, and the notification timing is randomly determined by lottery.

JP-A-5-277249 JP 2004-671 A JP 2000-296199 A

  However, the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 are not configured to execute an effect for notifying whether or not a special gaming state (for example, a high probability state) continues at a suitable timing. Therefore, the player cannot maintain a sense of expectation that the special gaming state will continue for a long period of time.

  Therefore, the present invention can maintain the player's sense of expectation that the special game state will continue over a long period of time by performing an effect to notify whether or not the special game state will continue at a suitable timing. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable display device (for example, a variable display device 9) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can be distinguished from each other and displays and displays a display result (for example, a stopped symbol). When a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the player shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, a probable change) Compared to when the game is shifted to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the big hit has occurred (which may include the case where a short and big jackpot has occurred) and when the specific gaming state ends and is in the normal state A gaming machine that is advantageous to the player and that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probable variation state, which may include a short-time state) different from the specific gaming state. Predetermining means (for example, a game) for deciding whether or not a display result derived and displayed on the variable display device is a specific display result and whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. A portion of the control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S56 and S104) and a predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state when it is determined by the pre-determining means that the specific display result is obtained (for example, Y in step S57) In the post-transition notification effect determining means (for example, determining whether or not to execute the post-transition notification effect (for example, the second re-lottery effect) for notifying whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied) , A part for executing step S114 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the post-transition notification effect determining means for the post-transition notification effect. And a post-transition notification effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps S805 and S807 in the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes the post-transition notification effect using a predetermined effect device when it is determined to be performed. In order to determine the execution timing of the transition condition establishment effect (for example, a successful effect) that is executed as the notification effect after the transition only when the predetermined determination condition is determined to be satisfied by the prior determination unit. Numeric data updating means (for example, a part for executing step S22 in the game control microcomputer 560) for updating the numerical data to be used (for example, second random selection random number value) within a predetermined range, and the numerical data updating means Numerical data extraction means for extracting updated numerical data (for example, a game control micro The portion of the computer 560 that executes step S313) and the specific display result is derived and displayed in the special gaming state, and when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, Y in step S101, N in S120) The number-of-establishment storage means (for example, the part that executes step S125 in the game control microcomputer 560) that stores the number of times (for example, the probability variation continuous number) can be specified, and a plurality of timings (for example, the execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction effect) R5, R8, R12, END) are set, and numerical data is assigned to each of a plurality of timings, and the number of numerical data assigned to the same timing differs according to the number of establishments stored by the establishment number storage means A plurality of table data (for example, FIG. 1) Table data is selected based on the table storage means (for example, the table storage area in the RAM 55) for storing the second variation selection table (1) to (4) for probability change shown in FIG. Execute S113), and execute timing determination means for determining the execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction effect corresponding to the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means (for example, execute steps S107 to S114 in the game control microcomputer 560) Part).

  The execution timing determination means executes the transition condition satisfaction effect execution timing when the number of establishment is greater than the predetermined number compared to when the number of establishment is less than a predetermined number (for example, 2, 5, or 10). As a transition condition is established by using table data (for example, the second re-lottery selection table (4)) to which numerical data is assigned so that a later time (for example, R12 or END) in a specific gaming state is selected with high probability You may be comprised so that the execution timing of an effect may be determined.

  The post-transition notification effect execution means can execute the post-transition notification effect multiple times (for example, three times, five times, eight times, or nine times) after the transition to the specific gaming state, In the table storage means, a plurality of timings (for example, R5, R8, R12, END) are set as the execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction effect, and the number of executions of the post-transition notification effect is associated with each of the plurality of timings (for example, 3 , 5 times, 8 times or 9 times), numerical data is assigned to each of the number of executions, and numerical data assigned to the same number of executions according to the number of establishments stored by the establishment number storage means A plurality of table data (for example, the second re-lottery selection tables (1) to (4) for probability variation shown in FIG. 14) set so that the number of data is different is stored, and the execution timing is stored. The determination means has a higher number (for example, 8 times or 9 times) as the number of executions of the notification effect after the transition when the number of establishments is larger than the predetermined number, compared to when the number of establishments is smaller than the predetermined number. Even if it is configured to select the table data (for example, the second re-lottery selection table (4)) to which the numerical data is assigned so as to be selected by probability, and determine the number of executions of the post-transition notification effect. Good.

  The post-transition notification effect execution means can execute the post-transition notification effect multiple times (for example, three times, five times, eight times, or nine times) after the transition to the specific gaming state, The post-transition notification effect execution means selects the content of the post-transition notification effect according to whether or not the transition condition establishment effect is executed (for example, steps S408 and S409 in the game control microcomputer 560, It may be configured to include a portion that executes S411.

  The effect content selection means selects the content of the post-transition notification effect to be executed this time according to the content of the post-transition notification effect that was executed last time when selecting the content of the post-transition notification effect (for example, steps S407, S409, and S411). Execute).

  As a special gaming state, when a first transition condition is satisfied (for example, when a probability variation big hit occurs), a first special gaming state (for example, a probability variation state), and when a second transition condition is satisfied (for example, The first special gaming state is provided with a second special gaming state (for example, a shortening state) different in game value given to the player, and the predetermining means is the first transitioning state. Whether the condition is satisfied and whether the second transition condition is satisfied are determined before derivation display of the display result (for example, step S104 is executed), and the post-transition notification effect executing means determines the post-transition notification effect. The first transition condition is determined by the predetermining means on the condition that the notification effect after the transition is determined to be executed by the means (for example, on the condition that the second re-lottery effect is determined in step S114). When it is determined that the first transition condition is established, a first transition condition establishment effect that notifies that the first transition condition is satisfied is executed as a post-transition notification effect (for example, a successful effect that informs the success to the probable big hit), and is determined in advance. When it is determined by the means that the second transition condition is satisfied, a second transition condition satisfaction effect that informs that the second transition condition is satisfied as a post-transition notification effect (for example, a successful effect that informs the success of the rise to the short-term jackpot) ) May be executed.

  Whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the transition to the specific gaming state when it is determined by the prior determination means that the specific display result is determined (for example, when it is confirmed in step S201 that the big hit flag is set) Whether or not to execute a pre-transition notification effect (for example, the first re-lottery effect) for determining whether or not to execute before the derivation display of the display result (for example, step S202 in the game control microcomputer 560) ) And a notification pattern determining means before transition is determined to execute the notification effect before transition (for example, when a variation pattern including the first re-lottery effect is determined in step S202). The transition notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect before transition using the effect device (for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control). And the notification effect executing means before transition is determined by the notification effect determining means after transition to execute the notification effect after transition (for example, the second re-lottery in step S631). When the execution flag is set), transition condition establishment prohibiting means (for example, steps S640 and S641 in the production control microcomputer 100) that prohibits notification that a predetermined transition condition is established in the pre-transition notification effect is performed. (Execution part) may be included.

  A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) and an effect control microcomputer for controlling a predetermined effect device (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) are provided. The microcomputer includes a pre-transition notification effect presence / absence information (for example, a variation pattern command) indicating whether or not to execute a pre-transition notification effect when variable display of identification information is started on the variable display device, and a post-transition notification effect. The post-transition notification effect presence / absence information (for example, a symbol / effect designation command) indicating whether or not to execute and determination result information (for example, the symbol / effect designation command) indicating the determination result of the predetermining means are transmitted (for example, step) (S202, S119, S124, 129 are executed) and after the transition to the specific gaming state When the predetermined timing is reached (for example, Y in step S402), the post-transition notification is performed on the condition that the post-transition notification effect determining means determines to execute the post-transition notification effect (for example, Y in step S404). Execution start information (for example, a display command during opening of the big prize opening) indicating the start of the execution of the performance is transmitted (for example, step S413 is executed), and the effect control microcomputer indicates that the notification effect information before the transition is the notification effect before the transition. (For example, specifying that the first re-lottery effect is included in the variation pattern command), and indicating that the post-transfer notification effect presence / absence information is to be executed (for example, design / effect designation) The command specifies execution of the second re-lottery effect), and the determination result information indicates that a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, a symbol / effect indicator) When the command specifies a probable big hit), the execution start information is made without notifying that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the pre-migration notification effect (for example, without determining the probable symbol as the big win display symbol in step S641). Is notified that a predetermined transition condition has been established in the post-transition notification effect executed on the basis of the reception of the event (for example, in step S960 or step S935, the process data for executing the successful effect is selected as the second re-drawing effect) , A successful effect may be executed in step S953 or step S973).

  A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning device having an opening / closing plate 20) that changes between a first state (for example, an open state) advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous, is provided. The control microcomputer performs round execution means (for example, step S306 in the game control microcomputer 560) that executes the round in which the variable winning device is controlled to the first state up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). ) And end time selection means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for selecting a game end time (for example, jackpot end time) from the end of a predetermined number of rounds until variable display starts from a plurality of types of times. In step S435, the process of selecting the big hit end time and setting it in the big prize opening control timer Information transmitting means (for example, an ending command) for transmitting end effect execution information (for example, an ending command) for notifying the end of the specific gaming state at the time selected by the end time selecting means. The stage control microcomputer executes an end notification effect based on the reception of the end effect execution information (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). When step S807 is executed based on Y in step S921), the information transmitting means causes the end effect execution information to start the post-transition notification effect when it is determined to execute the post-transfer notification effect during the game end time. (For example, specify the execution of the second re-drawing effect) The ending command is transmitted), and the end time selection means has a longer game end time when the execution start information is included in the end effect execution information than when the execution start information is not included in the end effect execution information. (For example, in step S435, when the second re-lottery effect is executed with the ending effect, the longer time is spent as the big hit end time than when the second re-lottery effect is not executed with the ending effect.) It may be configured to be set in the mouth control timer.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, the post-transition notification effect determining means determines the execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction effect that is executed as the post-transition notification effect only when the predetermined determination condition is determined to be satisfied by the prior determination means. Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data used for the purpose within a predetermined range, numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, and a specific display result derived and displayed in a special gaming state When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, a number-of-satisfaction storage means for memorizing the number of times the transition condition is satisfied and a plurality of timings are set as execution timings of the transition condition satisfaction effect, and each of the plurality of timings Numerical data is assigned and assigned at the same timing according to the number of establishments stored by the establishment number storage means. The table storage means for storing a plurality of table data set so that the number of numerical data to be obtained is different, and the transition corresponding to the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means by selecting the table data based on the number of establishments Since the execution timing determining means for determining the execution timing of the condition fulfillment effect is included, the execution timing of the post-transition notification effect for notifying whether or not the special gaming state continues is random, and the special gaming state is given to the player. Can maintain a sense of expectation for continuing for a long time.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the execution timing determining means specifies the specific game as the execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction effect when the number of establishment is greater than the predetermined number compared to when the number of establishment is less than the predetermined number. Since it is configured to determine the execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction effect using table data to which numerical data is assigned so that the late time in the state is selected with high probability, the special number increases as the number of establishment times increases. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the gaming state will continue for a long period of time.

  In the invention according to claim 3, the table storage means sets a plurality of timings as the execution timing of the transition condition establishment effect, and sets the number of times of execution of the post-transition notification effect in association with each of the plurality of timings. A plurality of table data set so that the number of numerical data assigned to the same number of executions differs according to the number of establishments stored by the establishment number storage means, The execution timing determining means is more likely to select a higher number of times as the number of executions of the notification effect after the transition when the number of establishments is greater than the predetermined number compared to when the number of establishments is less than the predetermined number. In addition, the table data to which the numerical data is assigned is selected, and the number of executions of the notification effect after the transition is determined. It will be able to inspire a lot of expectation for that as the established number of times increases the special game state to continue.

  In the invention according to claim 4, since the post-transition notification effect executing means includes effect content selecting means for selecting the content of the post-transition notification effect depending on whether or not the transition condition establishment effect is executed. The degree of expectation for establishment of a predetermined transition condition can be changed depending on the content of the post notification effect, and the content of the post notification effect can be made interested.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the content selection means selects the content of the post-transition notification effect that is executed this time according to the content of the post-transition notification effect that was executed last time when selecting the content of the post-transition notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to match the post-transition notification effect that is executed a plurality of times.

  In the invention according to claim 6, the predetermining means determines whether or not the first transition condition is satisfied and whether or not the second transition condition is satisfied before the display result is derived, and executes the post-transition notification effect. When the means is determined to execute the post-transition notification effect by the post-transition notification effect determination unit, the first transition is performed as the post-transition notification effect when the prior determination unit determines that the first transition condition is satisfied. When the first transition condition satisfaction effect that informs that the condition is satisfied is executed and the second transition condition is determined to be satisfied by the predetermining means, the fact that the second transition condition is satisfied as the notification effect after the transition is notified Since the second transition condition establishment effect is performed, the player can be interested in the contents of the transition condition establishment effect.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, a pre-transition notification effect for informing whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the transition to the specific gaming state is executed when it is determined by the prior determination means that the specific display result is obtained. Whether or not before the derivation display of the display result is determined, and when it is determined to execute the notification effect before transition by the notification effect determination means before transition, before the transition using a predetermined effect device Pre-transition notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect, and when the pre-transition notification effect execution means is determined to execute the post-transition notification effect by the post-transition notification effect determination means, The transition condition establishment prohibiting means for prohibiting the notification that the transition condition is established is included, so that the notification effect before the transition and the notification effect after the transition can be matched, and the player's The expectation for the different game state continues can be further sustained over a long period of time.

  In the invention according to claim 8, the game control microcomputer includes pre-transition notification effect information indicating whether or not to execute the pre-transition notification effect when variable display of identification information is started on the variable display device. The post-transition notification effect presence / absence information indicating whether or not to execute the post-transition notification effect and the determination result information indicating the determination result of the predetermining means are transmitted and at a predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state. On the condition that the post-transition notification effect determining means has decided to execute the post-transition notification effect, the execution start information indicating the start of execution of the post-transition notification effect is transmitted, and the effect control microcomputer Indicates that the pre-transition notification effect presence / absence information executes the pre-migration notification effect, the post-transfer notification effect presence / absence information indicates that the post-migration notification effect is executed, and the determination result information is A predetermined transition condition that is executed based on reception of the execution start information without notifying that a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the pre-transition notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to reliably match the control states of the game control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the game control microcomputer includes a round execution means for executing the round in which the variable winning device is controlled to the first state up to a predetermined number of times, and after the predetermined number of rounds have been completed. End time selection means for selecting a game end time until the variable display starts from a plurality of types of time, and an end notification effect for notifying the end of the specific gaming state at the time selected by the end time selection means Information transmission means for transmitting the end effect execution information, and the effect control microcomputer executes the end notification effect based on the reception of the end effect execution information, and the information transmission means shifts between the game end times. When it is decided to execute the post-notification effect, the end effect execution information including the execution start information for starting the post-transition notification effect is transmitted, and the end time is selected. The stage is configured to select a longer time as the game end time when the execution start information is included in the end effect execution information than when the execution start information is not included in the end effect execution information. In addition, it is possible to secure a sufficient execution time of the post-transition notification effect, and the end notification effect is unnecessarily long when the post-transition notification effect is not executed after the round ends and there is no possibility of transition to the special gaming state. It can be avoided that it is executed.

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

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

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

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

  Near the center of the game area 7 variably displayed and displayed a plurality of types of decorative patterns for presentation that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, the hitting of the hit ball at the start winning opening 14). A variable display device 9 for deriving and displaying the result is arranged. In this embodiment, the variable display device 9 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and is configured such that decorative symbols are displayed and controlled in three display areas (decorative symbol display areas) of left, middle, and right. Yes. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol is stopped and displayed (except for the stop before the so-called re-variation).

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

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

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

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

  Below the variable display device 9, there is provided a start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. The game ball won in the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a. The start winning opening 14 is provided with a variable winning ball device 15 that performs an opening / closing operation. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous to the player.

  Below the start winning opening 14, a specific game that occurs when a special display result (a jackpot symbol: for example, a symbol "7" out of "0" to "9") is derived and displayed on the special symbol indicator 8. A special variable winning device that is opened by the solenoid 21 in the state (big hit game state) is provided. The special variable winning device includes an opening / closing plate 20 and forms a big winning opening. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

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

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

  Also, below the left speaker 27 is provided a prize ball LED 51 that is lit while paying out the prize ball, and below the right speaker 27 is provided a ball cut LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut. Yes. Further, a prepaid card unit that enables lending of a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

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

  The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the decorative symbol of the variable display device 9 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the stop symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot game state. That is, the special variable prize-winning device is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won the big prize opening. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is a period from when the special variable winning device is opened until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins the big winning opening. In this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state is continued for 15 rounds.

  The special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 8 and the decorative symbol variable display on the variable display device 9 are synchronized. Here, synchronization means that the variable display period is the same.

  When the jackpot symbol ("7") is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 8, the variable display device 9 is in a state where the same symbols are arranged as stop symbols of the left middle right decorative symbol (for example, "222" and "777"). Etc.). Hereinafter, in the variable display device 9, the stop display in the state where the same left and right decorative symbols are aligned is expressed as a big hit symbol (specific display result) of the decorative symbol is displayed or a big hit. To do.

  Further, in the variable display device 9, specific odd-numbered symbols (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”) are arranged as stop symbols of the left middle right decorative symbol (for example, “555” or “777”). When the game is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state and is higher than the normal gaming state and the short time state (which means a time shortening state) described later when determining the big hit after the big hit gaming state ends. It is controlled to a probability variation state (referred to as a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) that is determined to be a big hit by probability (ratio). That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state.

  As described above, among the decorative symbols “0” to “9”, a specific odd number of decorative symbols (“1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”) that cause the probability variation state are referred to as probability variation symbols. In addition, the variable display device 9 is expressed in such a manner that the probability variation symbol of the decoration symbol is displayed or the probability variation big hit is displayed when the probability variation symbol is aligned as the stop symbol of the left middle right decoration symbol. To do.

  In this embodiment, in the probability changing state, the normal symbol display 10 has a higher probability that the stopped symbol will be a winning symbol than the normal gaming state, and among the opening time and the number of opening times in the variable winning ball device 15 One or both of these will be increased, which will be in a state advantageous to the player. Further, the normal symbol variable display time (fluctuation time) on the normal symbol display device 10 in the probability changing state may be made shorter than the normal gaming state, so that it may be more advantageous for the player.

  In addition, when the variable display device 9 is stopped and displayed in a state (“999”) in which an odd number of symbols (“9”) other than the probability variation symbols are arranged as the stop symbols of the left middle right decorative symbol, the big hit gaming state is set. At the same time, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the time-saving state in which the variable display time (variation time) of the special symbol (and decoration symbol) on the special symbol display 8 (and the variable display device 9) is shorter than the normal gaming state ( (Time reduction state).

  Thus, among the decorative symbols “0” to “9”, the symbol (“9”) that causes the short-time state is referred to as the short-time symbol. In addition, the variable display device 9 expresses that the stop symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the left, middle and right decorative symbols in a state in which the short symbol is aligned, such that the short symbol of the decorative symbol is displayed or the short and big hit is displayed. To do.

  In the short time state, the number of times that the start winning is generated per unit time is increased and the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol is shortened as compared to when the gaming state is the normal state. Therefore, in the short-time state, compared to the normal state, the number of times that the special symbol variation display is executed per unit time is increased, and as a result, the probability of occurrence of a big hit per unit time is increased. It becomes a state. In order to increase the number of start winnings per unit time, in the short time state, the probability that the normal symbol display symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is higher than the normal gaming state, and the variable winning ball One or both of the opening time and the number of opening times in the device 15 are increased as compared with the normal gaming state. Further, in the short time state, the variable symbol display time (variation time) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10 may be shorter than that in the normal game state, which may be more advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, not only in the time-short state but also in the probability variation state, the variable symbol display time (variation time) of the special symbol (and decoration symbol) on the special symbol display 8 (and variable display device 9). Is controlled to a short time state (time shortening state) that shortens the game time from the normal gaming state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability variation state is also called a probability variation short state because the probability of jackpot is high and the variable display time of special symbols (and decoration symbols) is shortened.

  As described above, among the decorative symbols from “0” to “9”, “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” are probability variation symbols, and “9” is a short-time symbol. On the other hand, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8”, which are neither probabilistic nor time-saving symbols, are called normal symbols. A big hit that is caused by the fact that the same normal symbols are aligned when the fluctuating left and right decorative symbols are stopped is called a normal big hit. In addition, the fact that the stop display is performed in a state where the normal symbols are aligned (for example, “222”) as the stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol is expressed as a normal big hit. The normal symbol may be referred to as a non-probable variable symbol or a non-time-short symbol.

  As long as the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol on the variable display device 9, the special symbol indicator 8 is used when the probability variation symbol is displayed, when the time symbol is displayed, and when the normal symbol is displayed. The same jackpot symbol (“7”) is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the transition (transition) of the gaming state between the normal gaming state, the short time state, and the probability changing state is performed as follows. When the probable big hit is made in the normal game state or the short time state, the game state is shifted to the probable change state after the big hit game is finished. In this way, the transition to the probability variation state is only when a big hit is made in the probability variation symbol. There is no limit on the number of fluctuations in the continuation of the probability variation state.

  When the time-hit big hit in the normal game state, the game state is shifted to the time-short state after the big-hit game ends. In addition, when the big hit or short time big hit is made in the probability change state, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state is ended and the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state. In this embodiment, the time reduction state continues for a predetermined number of fluctuations (variable display times). Specifically, when the symbol change is performed 100 times in the variable display device 9 (that is, the special symbol display device 8) after the big hit game is over, the time-short state is finished and the normal game state is entered. If the normal big hit is made before the predetermined number of fluctuations in the short time state, the short time state ends and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state after the big hit game ends.

  When a normal big hit is made in the normal gaming state, the gaming state does not change even after the big hit game is finished, and the normal gaming state remains. In addition, when the time-short hit is made in the time-short state, the time-short state continues for the predetermined number of changes (100 times) after the end of the big hit game. In addition, when a probable big hit is made in the probable change state, the game state does not change even after the big win game ends, and the probable change state remains.

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, and a game control microcomputer 560 having a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program. And an I / O port unit 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 also includes an I / O port unit.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control of the variable display device 9 that receives and variably displays the decorative design is performed.

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit is installed. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by game control means (game control microcomputer 560: CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM 54 and RAM 55) on the main board 31. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the gaming control microcomputer 560 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the state recovery process.

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

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

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

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

  When the timer interruption occurs, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control process of steps S21 to S31 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the game control microcomputer 560 first outputs detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a via the input driver circuit 58. These are input, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control, a big hit type determination random number, a second random selection random number, or the like is performed. (Random number update process for determination: step S22). The game control microcomputer 560 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: step S23, S24).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a special symbol process (step S25). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special variable winning device in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. In the special symbol process, a command setting process for the effect control board 80 is also executed. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  The game control microcomputer 560 performs normal symbol process processing (step S26). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is 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. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 10 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are executed.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the display control of the variable display device 9 (decorative symbol command control process: step S27).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S28).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a (step). S29). Specifically, the payout control mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any of the start opening switch 14a, the count switch 23 and the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a being turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a test terminal process which is a process for generating and outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the game machine to be confirmed outside the game machine (step S30). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S31). The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16 and 21 in accordance with a drive command in order to open the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plate 20 in the open state or the closed state. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S32), the interrupt permission state is set (step S33), and the process ends.

  In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol process (step S25) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 is executed.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 performs the special symbol process, if the start opening switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. That is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), the reserved memory indicating the reserved memory number is set on condition that the reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (step S312). The counter value is incremented by 1 (step S313). Thereafter, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag).

  When the value of the pending storage counter is increased by 1, the game control microcomputer 560 generates the value of the counter for generating the big hit determination random number, the big hit type determination random number, the second re-lottery selection random number, and the like. A process of extracting and storing them in the storage area in the hold storage buffer corresponding to the value of the hold storage counter as the extracted random value is executed. In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number are secured. Note that a counter and a reserved storage buffer for generating a big hit determination random number and the like are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

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

  Decoration symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): If the big hit flag is not set, the symbol symbol is determined as the symbol symbol to be stopped as the special symbol indicator 8 and the display result of the variable display device 9 is designated as a symbol symbol error. The effect control command (offset designation command) to be transmitted is transmitted to the effect control board 80. If the big hit flag is set, it determines the type of big hit, that is, whether it is a normal big hit, a short time big hit or a probability variable big hit. Also, the presence / absence of execution of the second re-lottery effect (details will be described later), the number of executions, and the like are determined. Then, when it is decided to make a normal big hit, and when it is decided not to execute the second redrawing production, an effect control command (normal big hit designation command for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal symbol) ) Is transmitted to the effect control board 80. When it is determined to be a normal big hit and the second re-drawing effect is determined to be executed, the display result of the variable display device 9 is designated as a normal symbol and the second re-drawing effect is executed. Is sent to the effect control board 80 (a second big lottery designation command with a second lottery). When it is decided to win the time and bonus, and when it is decided not to execute the second re-lottery effect, an effect control command (time and jackpot designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a time-short symbol is provided. It transmits to the production control board 80. When it is decided to win the time and big hit, and when it is decided to execute the second re-lottery effect, it is specified that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a time-short symbol and the second re-lottery effect is executed. Is sent to the effect control board 80. When it is decided to make a probable big hit, and when it is decided not to execute the second re-lottery effect, an effect control command (probable big hit designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probabilistic symbol. It transmits to the production control board 80. When it is decided to make a probable big hit, and when it is decided to execute the second re-lottery effect, it is specified that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probable variable symbol and the second re-lottery effect is executed. Is sent to the effect control board 80. Thereafter, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S302.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302): According to the value of the variation pattern determining random number (one of the display random numbers) extracted when the start winning is generated, the variation pattern of variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation time here) To select from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns. Further, based on the determined variation pattern, after setting the variable display time (variation time) until the special symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed in the special symbol process timer, the special symbol process timer is started. At this time, information (variation pattern command) for instructing the variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 80. In addition, when the current gaming state is a short-time state, it is checked whether or not the number of times of start of variable symbol special display (number of short-time times) has reached a predetermined number since the transition to the short-time state. When it is confirmed that the game state has been reached, the transition control is executed to shift the gaming state from the short-time state to the normal gaming state. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the special symbol process timer set in step S302 times out), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed. The value is updated according to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): The variable symbol display on the special symbol indicator 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. In addition, an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for designating the stop of variable display of the decorative symbols on the variable display device 9 is transmitted to the effect control board 80. If the jackpot flag is set, the time from when the jackpot symbol is stopped until the jackpot game starts (the jackpot display time) is set in the jackpot control timer, and then the jackpot control timer is started. Let In addition, the effect control board 80 is provided with an effect control command (fanfare command) for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to execute a signal effect (fanfare effect) indicating that the jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Send. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S305. Otherwise, the internal state is updated to a value according to step S300.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): When it is time to open the large winning opening, it is confirmed whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect during the round, An effect mode (content) of the second re-lottery effect is determined. Then, an effect control command (display command during opening of the big prize opening) for designating display during the round according to whether or not the second re-lottery effect is executed is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Also, the control for opening the special winning opening is started. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable prize-winning device to open the big prize opening. The number of rounds is counted by a counter. Also, the execution time (round time) of the special winning opening control process is set in the special winning opening control timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306.

  Processing for opening a special winning opening (step S306): A process for confirming the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is established, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the special winning prize opening by closing the special variable prize winning device. Also check to see if there are any remaining rounds. When there is a remaining round, the time (interval time) from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer, and the internal state is updated to a value according to step S305. In addition, when all rounds are completed, an effect control command (ending command) for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform an effect (ending effect) for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is provided. After transmitting to the effect control board 80, the internal state is updated to a value according to step S307.

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

  7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. FIG. In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration. The first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7, commands 8000 (H) to 800 F (H) are effect control commands (variation) for designating a variation pattern of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the variable display device 9 in response to variable display of special symbols. Pattern command). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start.

  The command 8100 (H) is an effect control command (offset designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is an outlier symbol. The command 8101 (H) is an effect control command (normal jackpot designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal symbol out of the jackpot symbols. The command 8102 (H) is an effect control command (time-short jackpot designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a time-short symbol among the jackpot symbols. Command 8103 (H) is an effect control command (probability variable jackpot designation command) for designating that the display result of variable display device 9 is a probability variation symbol of the jackpot symbol.

  The command 8104 (H) specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal symbol, and an effect control command (with the second re-lottery) that specifies that the second re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game Usually a big hit designation command). The command 8105 (H) specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a short-time symbol, and an effect control command (with the second re-lottery) that specifies that the second re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game Command for time and junior college). The command 8106 (H) designates that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probable variation symbol, and an effect control command (with second re-lottery) that designates execution of the second re-lottery effect during the big hit game Probable jackpot designation command).

  It should be noted that the commands 8100 (H) to 8106 (H) are effect control commands for designating the contents of the decorative symbols and designating execution / non-execution of the second re-lottery effect. (H) is called a symbol / effect designating command.

  The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for designating stop of variable display (fluctuation) of decorative symbols on the variable display device 9.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, the commands B000 (H) to CXXX (H) are effect control commands that are sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. The commands D000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the display state of the variable display device 9 which are not related to the variation of the decorative symbols and the big hit game.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare command) that specifies that a big hit game is to be started.

  The commands B1XX (H) to BFXX (H) are production control commands for designating the production aspects of the production during the first round to the fifteenth round (the production executed during the round (that is, during the opening of the big prize opening)). (Display command when the big prize opening is open). Note that “XX” is set to a value according to the production mode. For example, as described later, in the second round, there are a case where a normal round display without executing the second re-lottery effect is performed and a case where the second re-lottery effect is executed during the round. Also, a plurality of types of effects are prepared for the second re-lottery effect executed during the round. Thus, according to the presence / absence of the second re-lottery effect and the effect mode of the second re-lottery effect, a plurality of types of effect modes are provided in advance as the effect mode of the in-round effect in each round, and “XX” Is set to a value corresponding to the production mode.

  The command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (count number designation command) that designates the number of winning balls (the number of winning detections of the count switch 23) to the big prize opening during each round. The number of winning balls (count number) is set in “XX”. The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big prize opening) that specifies display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) during the big hit game.

  Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (ending 1 command) that specifies that the end of the big jackpot is displayed without executing the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the jackpot game ends (hit end effect). is there. The command C301 (H) is an effect control command (ending 2 command) that designates displaying the end of the time and big hit without executing the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of the big hit game. Command C302 (H) is an effect control command (ending 3 command) that designates that the end of the probable big hit is displayed without executing the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of the big hit game. Command C303 (H) is an effect control command (ending 4 command) for designating that the normal jackpot end is displayed after the execution of the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of the jackpot game. Command C304 (H) is an effect control command (ending 5 command) for designating the display of the end of the time and big hit after the execution of the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of the big hit game. Command C305 (H) is an effect control command (ending 6 command) for designating that the end of a probable change big hit is displayed after the execution of the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of the big hit game.

  The command C400 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command) for designating the big hit end.

  Command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration. The command E401 (H) is an effect control command (normal display designation command) for designating the display state (for example, background or color) of the variable display device 9 when the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state (low probability state). The command E402 (H) is an effect control command (high probability display designation command) for designating the display state (for example, background or color) of the variable display device 9 when the gaming state is changed to a probability change state (high probability state). The command E403 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction display designation command) for designating the display state (for example, background or color) of the variable display device 9 when the gaming state becomes the time reduction state (time reduction state). ).

  When the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31, the contents shown in FIGS. Accordingly, the display state of the variable display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. It should be noted that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, when displaying the starting winning memory number on the variable display device 9, an effect control command for designating the starting winning memory number is also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 9, “EXT” indicates the second byte of EXT data in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  In this example, each variation pattern of special symbols is out of the game or a big hit, whether to reach, whether to reach, whether to give a notice effect, whether to make a big hit A plurality of types are prepared according to the difference in various types of effects, such as whether or not to execute a first re-lottery effect (details will be described later) of the jackpot symbol before the start of the jackpot game. In this example, the reach effect, the notice effect, and the first re-lottery effect are executed in the variable display device 9 that is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Here, the “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern without a reach mode. The “shortening variation” is a variation pattern that does not involve a reach mode, and is a variation pattern in which the variation time is shorter than the normal variation. As will be described later, the normal variation is selected when the special symbol is in the normal gaming state where the variation time is long, and the shortened variation is selected when the symbol variation time is short or the probability variation state is short (step S201, (See S202). “Normal reach” is a variation pattern with a simple reach mode. “Reach A” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”. Further, the difference in reach form means that a change in a different form (speed, direction of rotation, etc.) is performed or a character or the like appears in the reach change time. For example, in “normal”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in “reach A”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different speeds and directions of change is realized.

  Further, “reach B” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach” and “reach A”. “Reach C” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B”. Note that “normal reach”, “reach A”, “reach B” and “reach C” may or may not be a big hit.

  The “notice effect” is an effect for notifying the player in advance (before the decorative symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9) that it is a big hit or is likely to be a big hit. Say. For example, the player is informed that there is a possibility of a big hit by changing a different mode (speed, direction of rotation, etc.) or making a character appear during the change. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the notice effect at a predetermined timing based on the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, when the microcomputer 100 for effect control determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the random number for determination of the notice and determines that the notice effect is executed. The notification effect may be executed at a predetermined timing.

  In addition, the “re-lottery effect” is a notification effect that informs the player whether the type of the big hit is a normal big hit, a short-time big hit or a probable big hit after notifying that the big hit symbol has been displayed by stopping the display. That means. As will be described later, the type of jackpot is actually determined at the start of symbol variation, but in this jackpot type notification effect, it is shown to the player as if the jackpot symbol once determined has been drawn again. Therefore, the notification effect of the big hit type is called “re-lottery effect”. In this embodiment, when the re-lottery effect is executed, the probability change jackpot is the most advantageous jackpot for the player, and in order to make the player expect the occurrence of the probability change jackpot in the re-lottery effect. Before executing the lottery effect, control is performed so that the normal symbol or the short-time symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (that is, the probability variation symbol is not stopped and displayed).

  In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect may be executed before the jackpot game state transition (during symbol change) and after the transition (during the execution or termination of the jackpot game). The re-lottery effect before the transition to the big hit gaming state is referred to as “first re-lottery effect”, and the re-lottery effect after the transition to the big hit gaming state is referred to as “second re-lottery effect”.

  The “first re-lottery effect” included in the variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 is executed as part of the variation of the decorative symbol before the transition to the big hit gaming state. Specifically, when it is determined in advance that the jackpot symbol (normal symbol, short-time symbol or probability variable symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9, the left, right and right decorative symbols are displayed on the variable display device 9. Display the temporary stop when the same non-probable symbols (regular or non-probable symbols other than the probabilistic symbols: they may be out-of-order symbols) are displayed, and then change the non-probable symbols in the aligned state again. The big hit symbol (normal symbol, short time symbol or probability variation symbol) is derived and displayed.

  The “second re-lottery effect” means that during the jackpot game after the transition to the jackpot game state (specifically, during the round effect indicating that the jackpot is being opened) or after the jackpot game ends (specifically, It is executed during the ending production showing the end of the big hit game). In the second re-drawing effect, when the teammate and enemy character fight and the teammate character wins, the stage is promoted (increased) to a probable big hit (for details, see FIGS. 38 to 43). ).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 can start the variation of the special symbol (when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300, that is, the special symbol indicator If the special symbol variation display is not performed in step 8 and the game is not in the big hit game (step S51), the start winning memory number (holding memory number) is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the start winning counter is confirmed.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S55), and executes the jackpot determination processing module (step S56). The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a jackpot determination value determined in advance with a random number value for jackpot determination and determining that the jackpot determination value is a jackpot if they match.

  Here, in the jackpot determination, when the gaming state is a probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability that a big hit will be higher than when the gaming state is a non-probable variation state (normal gaming state and short-time state). Has been. Specifically, a high-probability jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and a low-probability jackpot determination table in which the number of jackpot determination values is set smaller than the high-probability jackpot determination table are provided. Keep it. Then, the gaming control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state, and when the gaming state is a probable change state, performs a jackpot determination process using a high probability jackpot determination table, When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the low probability jackpot determination table. With such a configuration, the probability that a big hit is higher in the probability changing state than in the normal gaming state.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is set in the process of winning the jackpot game with a probable variation symbol and ending the jackpot game (step S454). End processing: reset in steps S459 and S463).

  When it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination process (step S57), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a big hit flag (step S58). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S59).

  11 and 12 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S101). If the big hit flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 reads out the random symbol for determining the symbol from the random number storage buffer and displays it on the special symbol display 8 according to the read out random number for determining the symbol. A special symbol detachment symbol is determined (step S102).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a loss designation command (8100 (H)) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is wrong to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). ). Specifically, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the loss designation command is set in the pointer. When the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the miss designation command is set to the pointer, the miss designation command is sent in the decorative design command control process (step S27). Hereinafter, “transmit an effect control command” indicates that such processing is performed. The command transmission table is an area of the ROM 54 in which each effect control command exemplified in FIGS. 7 and 8 is set. The pointer is data used for designating an address where the corresponding command is stored in the area, and is formed in the RAM 55.

  It should be noted that, based on the fact that the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the loss designation command is set in the pointer, the decorative symbol command control process (step S27) is not limited to the configuration for transmitting the loss designation command. In the process of S103, a configuration may be used in which a loss designation command is transmitted. The same applies to the following command transmission processing.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S130).

  When the big hit flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 8 as the big hit symbol (“7”) and determines the big hit type from the random number storage buffer. Random numbers are read out, and according to the read value of the big hit type determining random number, it is determined whether the big hit is a normal big hit, a short time big hit or a probable big hit (step S104).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a probability variation big hit as a type of big hit (step S105), and when it is not decided to be a probability variation big hit, that is, a non-probability big hit (normal big hit or normal big hit or When it is determined that it will be a time-saving hit (N in Step S105), the second re-lottery selection table used to determine whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect, the execution timing, etc. It is decided to use the second re-lottery selection table (step S106).

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a second re-lottery selection table for non-probability change. In this embodiment, the second re-lottery effect is executed a plurality of times in one big hit game (including the ending effect). Therefore, the chance (opportunity) that the normal big hit or the short time big hit will rise (promote) to the probable big hit will be given multiple times, so that the player can have the expectation for the rise to the probable big hit multiple times. Become. If it is determined that a non-probable big hit will be made, the failure of the rise (promotion) to the probable big hit will be notified in the second re-lottery effect that is executed last in the second re-lottery effect. An effect that informs the failure of this probability change is called a failure effect. Through the failure production, the player recognizes the failure to rise to the probable jackpot. In FIG. 13, “Execution count” indicates the execution count of the second redrawing effect, and “Failure effect” indicates the execution round number of the failure effect, that is, the execution timing for notifying the failure of the rise to the probable big hit. ing.

  Specifically, the number of executions of 0 means that the second re-drawing effect is not executed. The number of executions of 3 means that the second re-drawing effect is executed in the second round, the fourth round and the fifth round in the big hit, and the failure production is R5 in the fifth round. It means that the failure production is executed. The number of executions of 5 means that the second re-drawing effect is executed in the second round, the fourth round, the fifth round, the seventh round, and the eighth round in the big hit, and the failure presentation is R8. This means that a failure effect is executed in the eighth round. The number of executions is 8 because the second redrawing effect is the second round, the fourth round, the fifth round, the seventh round, the eighth round, the tenth round, the eleventh round and the twelfth round in the big hit This means that the failure effect is R12, which means that the failure effect is executed in the twelfth round. The number of executions is 9 because the second round, the fourth round, the fifth round, the seventh round, the eighth round, the tenth round, the eleventh round, the twelfth round, and the ending stage are the second rounds of the big hit. It means that the lottery effect is executed, and the failure effects R12 and END means that the failure effect is executed in the twelfth round and the ending effect. In this case, the failure to rise to the probability variation jackpot is notified in the twelfth round, and the failure to rise to the probability variation jackpot is also notified in the ending effect.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the number of executions of the second re-lottery effect and the number of execution rounds (execution timing) of the failure effect are set in association with each other, and the random values in the range of 0 to 19 are associated with them. A predetermined random number value of (second re-lottery selection random number value) is set.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is determined (Y of step S105), confirms the number of consecutive probability variation big hits (probability variation number of times: also referred to as the number of consecutive changes) ( Steps S107, S109, S111). The probability variation continuous count is counted by a probability variation continuous count counter formed in the RAM 55. The game control microcomputer 560 recognizes the probability variation continuous count by confirming the value of the probability variation consecutive count counter. For example, when the value of the probability variation consecutive number counter is 3, it indicates that the probability variation big hit has occurred three times at this time.

  If the probability variation number of consecutive times is less than 2 (N in step S107), it is decided to use the second re-lottery selection table (1) for probability variation (step S108). If the probability variation number of consecutive times is 2 or more and less than 5 (Y in step S107, N in S109), it is determined to use the second re-lottery selection table (2) for probability variation (step S110). If the probability variation number of consecutive times is 5 or more and less than 10 (Y in step S109, N in S111), it is determined to use the second re-lottery selection table (3) for probability variation (step S112). If the probability variation number of consecutive times is 10 or more (Y in step S111), it is determined to use the second re-lottery selection table (4) for probability variation (step S113).

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a second re-lottery selection table for probability change. As shown in FIG. 14, the second re-lottery selection tables (1) to (4) for probability variation are prepared as the second re-lottery selection table for probability variation according to the number of consecutive probability variations.

  If it is determined that the probability variation big hit will be made, the success (promotion) to the probability variation big hit is notified in the second re-lottery effect that is executed last in the second re-lottery effect. An effect that informs the success of this certain change is called a successful effect. Through the successful performance, the player recognizes the success of the rise to the probable jackpot. In FIG. 14, “execution count” indicates the execution count of the second re-drawing effect, and “success effect” indicates the execution round number of the success effect, that is, the execution timing for notifying the success of the probable success. ing.

  In the second re-lottery selection tables (1) to (4) for probability variation, the number of times of execution of the second re-lottery effect and the number of execution rounds of the successful effect are set in association with each other, and 0 is associated with them. A predetermined random number value is set among random number values in the range of ˜19 (second re-lottery selection random number value).

  As shown in FIG. 14, the second re-lottery selection table with a high probability variation consecutive number has a higher probability than the second re-lottery selection table with a small probability variation continuous number. In order to be executed, a relatively small number of random values are assigned to 0 times. Specifically, in the second re-lottery selection table (1), random numbers of 0 to 5 are assigned to the number of times of execution 0, but in the second re-lottery selection table (2), the number of times of execution is 0. Only 0 to 4 random numbers are assigned to each time. Furthermore, the second re-lottery selection table (3) is assigned only random numbers from 0 to 3 for the number of executions of 0, and the second re-lottery selection table (4) is assigned 0 for the number of executions of 0. Only ~ 3 random numbers are assigned. As described above, the second re-lottery selection table (for example, the second re-lottery) when the number of consecutive times of the probable variation is larger than that of the second re-lottery selection table (for example, the second re-lottery selection table (1)) when the number of consecutive probable variations is small. In the selection table (4)), different numbers of random numbers are set so that the rate at which the second re-drawing effect is executed is higher.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the second re-lottery selection table when the number of consecutive probability changes is larger than that of the second re-lottery selection table when the number of consecutive probability changes is small. A relatively large number of random numbers are assigned to a large number of times so that a large number of times (for example, 8 or 9 times of execution) is selected with high probability. Specifically, in the second re-lottery selection table (1), only 16 to 17 random numbers (relatively few random numbers) are assigned to the number of executions 8 times, and the number of executions is 9 times. Although only random numbers 18 to 19 (relatively few random numbers) are assigned, random numbers 14 to 16 are assigned to the second redraw selection table (2) for 8 executions, Random numbers 17 to 19 are assigned to 9 executions. Furthermore, in the second re-lottery selection table (3), random numbers 12 to 15 are assigned to the number of executions 8 times, and random numbers 16 to 19 are assigned to the number of executions 9 times. Further, in the second re-lottery selection table (4), random numbers of 10 to 14 (relatively large random numbers) are assigned to the number of executions 8 times, and random numbers 15 to 19 are assigned to the number of executions 9 times. (Relatively many random numbers) are assigned. As described above, the second re-lottery selection table (for example, the second re-lottery) when the number of consecutive times of the probable variation is larger than that of the second re-lottery selection table (for example, the second re-lottery selection table (1)) when the number of consecutive probable variations is small. In the selection table (4), different numbers of random numbers are set so that the ratio of selecting a larger number of times (for example, the number of executions of 8 or 9) as the number of executions of the second re-drawing effect is higher. ing.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14, the second re-lottery selection table with a large number of probability variation consecutive times is a big hit as the execution timing of the successful performance as compared to the second re-lottery selection table with a small probability variation number of consecutive times. A relatively large number of random numbers are assigned to the late timing during the big hit game so that the late timing (for example, R12 or END) during the game is selected with high probability. Specifically, in the second redraw selection table (1), only random numbers 16 to 17 (relatively small random values) are assigned to R12, and random numbers 18 to 19 are assigned to END. (Relatively few random values) are assigned, but in the second re-lottery selection table (2), random numbers 14 to 16 are assigned to R12, and random numbers 17 to 19 are assigned to END. Assigned. Furthermore, in the second re-lottery selection table (3), random numbers 12 to 15 are assigned to R12, and random numbers 16 to 19 are assigned to END. Furthermore, in the second re-lottery selection table (4), random numbers of 10 to 14 (relatively large random numbers) are assigned to R12, and random numbers of 15 to 19 (relatively large random numbers) are assigned to END. (Numerical value) is assigned. As described above, the second re-lottery selection table (for example, the second re-lottery) when the number of consecutive times of the probable variation is larger than that of the second re-lottery selection table (for example, the second re-lottery selection table (1)) when the number of consecutive probable variations is small. In the selection table (4), different numbers of random numbers are set so that the rate at which a later timing (for example, R12 or END) is selected as the execution timing of the successful performance is higher.

  The second re-lottery selection table is stored in a predetermined storage area (for example, a table storage area) in the RAM 55.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the second re-lottery selection random number from the random number storage buffer, and determines in steps S106, S108, S110, S112, and S113 according to the read second re-lottery selection random number value. The number of executions of the second re-lottery selection corresponding to the random value in the second re-lottery selection table and the execution timing of the success / failure effect are selected (step S114). At this time, if the number of executions is 0, the second re-lottery effect is not executed. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 stores information on the presence / absence of execution of the second redrawing effect, the number of times of execution, and the number of execution rounds (execution timing) of the success / failure effect in a predetermined storage area (effect information storage area) in the RAM 55. (Step S115).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the type of jackpot determined in step S104, and if it is determined that the jackpot is normally set to be a big jackpot (Y in step S116), information stored in the effect information storage area. Confirms whether or not the second re-lottery effect has been executed (step S117). When the execution of the second re-lottery effect is indicated, control is performed to transmit a normal big hit designation command for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal big hit to the microcomputer 100 for the production control (step) S118). On the other hand, when the execution of the second re-drawing effect is indicated, the second re-drawing effect is designated to designate that the display result of the variable display device 9 is normally a big hit and to execute the second re-drawing effect. Control is performed to transmit a normal jackpot designation command with lottery to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S119). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S130).

  If the game control microcomputer 560 determines in step S104 that the time-hit jackpot is determined (Y in step S120), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a time-hit jackpot flag indicating that a time-hit jackpot is generated (step S121). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the information stored in the effect information storage area indicates the execution of the second re-lottery effect (step S122). When the execution of the second re-lottery effect is not indicated, control is performed to transmit a time / short jackpot designation command for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a time / short jackpot to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S40). S123). On the other hand, when the execution of the second re-lottery effect is indicated, the second re-rendering effect is designated to designate that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a time-short hit and to execute the second re-lottery effect. Control is performed to transmit a short and large hitting designation command with lottery to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S124). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S130).

  Further, when it is determined that the probability change big hit is determined in step S104 (N in step S116 and N in step S120), the game control microcomputer 560 increments the value of the probability change continuation counter by 1 (step S125). ), A probability variation jackpot flag indicating that probability variation jackpot is generated is set (step S126). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the information stored in the effect information storage area indicates the execution of the second re-lottery effect (step S127). When the execution of the second re-lottery effect is indicated, control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 a probability variable jackpot designation command that designates that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probability variable jackpot (step) S128). On the other hand, when the execution of the second re-lottery effect is indicated, it is designated that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probable big hit and the second re-lottery effect is designated to be executed. Control is performed to transmit a probable big hit designation command with lottery to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S129). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S130).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set, checks whether or not the probability change flag or the hourly flag is set, and sets these flags. A variation pattern determination table is selected according to the set status (step S201).

  Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set and neither the probability variation flag nor the hourly flag is set, it is decided to use the variation pattern determination table for detachment at the time of non-shortening variation (in the normal gaming state). . In the fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation at the time of non-shortening fluctuation, fluctuation patterns (“00H”, “01H”, “03H”, “04H”, “07H”, “08H”, “0BH”) selected at the time of deviation shown in FIG. “0CH”) is set, and a plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set and the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set, it is determined to use the deviation variation pattern determination table at the time of the shortening variation (at the time shortening state and the probability variation state). In the variation pattern determination table for deviation at the time of shortening variation, the variation pattern (“01H” “03H” “04H” “07H” “08H” “0BH” “0CH” “ 0FH ") is set, and a plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern. Note that the variation pattern with reach is a variation pattern of the same variation time during non-shortening variation and during shortening variation.

  When the big hit flag is set, it is decided to use the big hit variation pattern determination table regardless of whether the probability change flag or the hourly flag is set. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns (“02H”, “05H”, “06H”, “09H”, “0AH”, “0DH”, “0EH”) selected at the big hit shown in FIG. 9 are set. A plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and uses the variation pattern determination table selected in step S201 based on the read variation pattern determination random number to change the decoration pattern. A pattern (variation time) is determined (step S202). Specifically, the variation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random value is determined as the variation pattern of the symbol executed by the variable display device 9.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) designating a variation pattern according to the determined variation pattern (step S203). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation time in the special symbol process timer (step S204).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S205), and if the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S205), the symbol capable of continuing the time reduction state. The value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of time reductions, which is the number of fluctuation start times, is decremented by 1 (step S206). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (step S207). When the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (Y in step S207), it means that the number of times of start of fluctuation has become 100 after shifting to the time reduction state. In this embodiment, the time-short state continues for the number of times of 100 variations, so the time-short flag is reset (step S208), the time-short state is terminated, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state. .

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S303 (step S209).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, first, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the special symbol process timer by -1 (step S351). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special symbol process timer has expired (that is, whether or not the value of the special symbol process timer is 0), and if it has not expired (N in step S352), the processing Exit. If the special symbol process timer has expired (Y in step S352), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S304 (step S353).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation stop process, the game control microcomputer 560 stops the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and derives and displays the stopped symbol (step S361). In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a decoration symbol stop designation command for designating stoppage of the variation of the decoration symbol in the variable display device 9 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S362). And it is confirmed whether the big hit flag is set (step S363). If the big hit flag is not set (N in step S363), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (step S364).

  If the jackpot flag is set (Y in step S363), the game control microcomputer 560 stops the jackpot symbol in the jackpot control timer that measures the time for controlling the opening / closing of the jackpot. An execution time (big hit display time) of an effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the player that the big hit game is started after the display is set (step S365).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a fanfare command designating start of a big hit (execution of a big hit fanfare effect) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S366). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S305 (step S367).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big winning opening opening pre-processing, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by -1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value is not 0 (N in step S402), the process is ended as it is.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S402), the game control microcomputer 560 will perform the second re-lottery effect based on the information stored in the effect information storage area in the RAM 55. Is checked (step S403). Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect in the big hit game (step S404). When the second re-lottery effect is not executed (N in Step S404), the process proceeds to Step S411 without executing Steps S405 to S410.

  When executing the second re-lottery effect (Y in step S404), the game control microcomputer 560 first executes the second re-lottery effect based on the information stored in the effect information storage area in the RAM 55. The number of times and the number of execution rounds of the success / failure effect are confirmed (step S405). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of the next round (that is, the current round started from now) based on the value of the round number counter that counts the number of rounds (step S406). Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the effect mode (the content of the effect) of the previous second re-lottery effect based on the information stored in the effect mode storage area in the RAM 55 (step S407). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag is set, thereby confirming whether or not the probability variation jackpot is set as the jackpot type (step S408).

  Here, as described above, the round in which the second re-lottery effect is executed is determined in advance according to the number of executions of the second re-lottery effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the number of executions of the second re-drawing effect is 8, the second round, the fourth round, the fifth round, the seventh round, the eighth round, the tenth round, the eleventh round In the round and the twelfth round, the second re-lottery effect is executed. Then, the success or failure of the probability change is notified in the 12th round. In addition, when the number of executions of the second redrawing effect is 9, the second round, the fourth round, the fifth round, the seventh round, the eighth round, the tenth round, the eleventh round, the twelfth round, and the ending In the production, the second re-lottery production is executed. Then, the success or failure of the probability change is notified in the twelfth round and the ending effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of types of effect forms are prepared in advance as the effect forms of the second re-lottery effect in each round or the like. For example, there is a pattern in which an ally attacks first, and a pattern in which an enemy attacks first. There are patterns that the enemy attacks, such as punching patterns and kicking patterns. In addition, there are patterns in which allies blow off when attacked by enemies, and patterns to avoid enemy attacks.

  In the round in which the second re-lottery effect is not executed, an in-round effect that connects the already-executed second re-lottery effect and the second re-lottery effect to be executed next is executed. For example, in the second round, when a second re-lottery effect is executed in which the ally attacks and the enemy blows off and the enemy goes down, an effect during the round in which the enemy continues to be down is executed in the third round. . Further, when the second re-lottery effect in which the enemy punches in the second round and the teammates are executed is performed, the in-round effect in which the enemy and the ally face each other is executed in the third round.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the degree of expectation that rises to a probable big hit is changed according to the production mode of the second re-lottery effect. That is, among the production modes of the second redrawing production, when a certain production mode appears, the degree of expectation that rises to a probable big hit is large, and when another production mode appears, the expectation that rises to a probable big hit is moderate, and another production When the mode appears, the expectation level that rises to the probability variation jackpot is small, and when another production mode appears, the expectation level that rises to the probability variation jackpot is minimized.

  As described above, since a plurality of types of production modes are prepared for the production mode of the second re-lottery production, the production mode of the production during the current round (the production mode of the production during the round in which the second re-drawing production is executed) Alternatively, as the effect mode of the effect during the round between the second re-drawing effects, the effect mode of the effect during the previous round (the effect mode of the effect during the execution of executing the second re-draw effect or during the round between the second re-draw effect It is necessary to determine the production mode consistent with the production mode). That is, when the second re-drawing effect is executed in the previous round, for example, the ally goes down in the second re-drawing effect, but the ally does not stand up in the second re-drawing effect in the next round. Thus, suddenly attacking the enemy means that the production is not consistent, and a series of second redrawing effects cannot be executed over a plurality of rounds.

  In addition, since the degree of expectation that becomes a probable big hit is changed in accordance with the production mode of the second re-lottery effect, the specific effect in the second re-lottery effect depends on whether the already determined big hit type is probable big hit. It is necessary to change the ratio of selecting the aspect.

  Therefore, in step S405, the number of executions of the second re-lottery effect is confirmed, the round in which the second re-lottery effect is executed is recognized, and in step S406, the next round is confirmed by confirming the number of times of the next round. To recognize whether the second re-lottery effect should be executed or whether the mid-round effect between the second re-lottery effects should be executed. Further, in step S407, by confirming the effect mode of the previous second redrawing effect, a plurality of types of effect modes consistent with the previous effect mode are selected. For example, when the ally goes down in the previous production, the production mode in which the ally stands up is selected as the current production mode. Further, in step S408, it is recognized whether or not it is necessary to increase the ratio of selecting a specific effect mode by confirming whether or not it is determined that the probable big hit will be the big hit type. Then, it is determined to use an effect mode table in which a plurality of types of effect modes consistent with the previous effect mode are set and a specific effect mode is easily selected (step S409).

  The production mode table is a table for determining the production mode of the production during the current round that is consistent with the production mode of the production during the previous round, and a plurality of types of production modes consistent with the previous production mode are set, A plurality of determination values are assigned in association with these effects. In addition, a larger number of determination values are assigned to a specific effect mode than to another effect mode.

  The game control microcomputer 560 extracts the effect mode determination random number (step S410), and determines the effect mode corresponding to the determination value that matches the extracted value of the effect mode determination random number. (Step S411). And the information which shows the decided present production aspect is memorize | stored in the production aspect storage area in RAM55 (step S412).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 executes control for transmitting a display command during opening of the big prize opening designating the effect mode of the effect during the round to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S413). When the effect mode of the current round effect is determined in step S411 and the current effect mode is stored in step S412, a display command for opening the big prize opening that specifies the stored effect mode is displayed. Sent. If the effect mode of the current round effect is not determined in step S411, and the current effect mode is not stored in step S412, the big prize that designates a normal round display that does not execute the second re-lottery effect is designated. A mouth open display command is sent.

  The game control microcomputer 560 controls to open the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) by driving the solenoid 21 (step S414) and increments the value of the round number counter by 1 (step S415). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, and the game control microcomputer 560 turns on / off the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port in step S414. The content related to off is set according to the open / close state of the solenoid to be driven. Then, the contents set in the RAM area of the output port in the solenoid output process of step S31 are output to the output port. As a result, a drive command signal is output from the output port to the solenoid circuit 59. The solenoid circuit 59 outputs a drive signal for driving the solenoid in response to a drive command signal to drive the solenoid. Hereinafter, in the process of opening and closing the solenoid, such an operation is performed.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the maximum time (round time) during which the big winning opening can be opened in each round in the big winning opening control timer (step S416). The round time is, for example, 29.5 seconds. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (step S417).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special winning opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 560 first decrements the value of the special winning prize control timer by -1 (step S421). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0 (step S422). When the value of the big winning opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S422), it is checked whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening by checking whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on. Confirmation is made (step S423). If the count switch 23 is not turned on (N in step S423), the process is terminated as it is. If the count switch 23 is ON (Y in step S423), the game control microcomputer 560 increments the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening (step S424). And control which transmits the count number designation | designated command which designates the number of winning balls to the big winning opening in round to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S425). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S426). If the value of the winning number counter is not the predetermined number (N in step S426), the process is ended as it is.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S422) or the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (Y in step S426), the game control microcomputer 560 is Then, the solenoid 21 is driven to control to close the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S427). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S428).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter is 15 (step S429). When the value of the round number counter is not 15 (N in step S429), the game control microcomputer 560 specifies a display state corresponding to the number of rounds after the big winning opening is opened (after the end of the round). Control is performed to transmit the display command after opening the mouth to the microcomputer 100 for effect control (step S430). Then, the time (interval time) from the end of the round during the big hit to the start of the next round (interval time) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S431), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to step S305 (large It is updated to a value corresponding to the winning opening opening pre-processing (step S432). The interval time is 5 seconds, for example.

  When the value of the round number counter is 15 (Y in step S429), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability variable big hit flag or the short time big hit flag is set, and stores the effect information in the RAM 55. Based on the information stored in the area, the presence / absence of execution of the second re-lottery effect is confirmed (step S433). And control which transmits the ending command according to such a flag setting situation etc. to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control is performed (step S434).

  Specifically, when neither the probability variation big hit flag nor the short time big hit flag is set and the second re-lottery effect is not executed, the end of the normal big hit is displayed without executing the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect. Send an ending 1 command designating. When the hour / short jackpot flag is set and the second re-lottery effect is not executed, an ending 2 command is transmitted to specify that the time / short-hit end is displayed without executing the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect. When the probability variation big hit flag is set and the second re-lottery effect is not executed, an ending 3 command for designating that the end of the probable big hit is displayed without executing the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect is transmitted. When neither the probability variable big hit flag nor the short-time big hit flag is set and the second re-lottery effect is executed, an ending 4 command for designating that the normal big hit end is displayed after the second re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect Send. When the time and bonus hit flag is set and the second re-lottery effect is executed, an ending 5 command is transmitted to specify that the end of the time and bonus hit is displayed after the execution of the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect. When the probability variation big hit flag is set and the second re-lottery effect is executed, an ending 6 command is transmitted to designate that the end of the probable big hit is displayed after the execution of the second re-lottery effect in the ending effect.

  After that, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the big hit end time (execution time of the ending effect for notifying the player of the end of the big hit) in the big prize opening control timer (step S435). Here, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the second re-lottering effect is executed in the ending effect rather than the second re-drawing effect is determined in the ending effect. Set a long time in the big prize opening control timer. According to such a configuration, the execution time of the second re-lottery effect can be secured in the ending effect, and the execution time of the ending effect when the second re-lottery effect is not executed becomes uselessly long. Can be avoided. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to step S307 (big hit end processing) (step S436).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit ending process, the game control microcomputer 560 first decrements the value of the big prize winning control timer by -1 (step S451). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0 (step S452). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S452), the process is ended as it is.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S452), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S453). If the probability variation big hit flag is set (Y in step S453), the probability variation flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability variation state is set (step S454). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 gives a high-probability display designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 for designating a display state (screen background, decoration pattern color, etc.) in the probability variation state (high-probability game state). Transmission control is performed (step S455).

  If the probability variable big hit flag is not set (N in step S453), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the time-short hit big flag is set (step S456). If the time-saving big hit flag is set (Y in step S456), the time-saving flag indicating that the gaming state is the time-saving state is set (step S457). Further, 100 times is set in the time reduction number counter as the time reduction number that is the number of fluctuation start times in which the time reduction state can be continued (step S458). At this time, if the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (step S459). Then, the value of the probability variation continuous number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S460). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a time-short display designation command for designating the display state in the time-short state to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S461).

  If the time and big hit flag is not set (N in step S456), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability change flag is set (step S462). If the probability change flag is set (Y in step S462), it means that the game state is normally a big hit when the game state is the probability change state, so the game control microcomputer 560 resets the probability change flag ( In step S463), the value of the probability variation continuation counter is cleared (step S464). Further, the time reduction flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S465). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the time reduction count to 100 in the time reduction count counter (step S466). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a time-short display designation command for designating the display state in the time-short state to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S467).

  If the probability change flag is not set (N in step S462), the game control microcomputer 560 resets the time flag if the time flag is set (step S468). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a normal display designation command for designating the display state in the normal game state to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S469).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 resets the jackpot flag (step S470). If the probability variation big hit flag or the hour / short flag is set, the probability variation big hit flag or the hour / short flag is reset (step S471). In addition, information such as the presence / absence of execution of the second re-lottery effect stored in the effect information storage area in the RAM 55 and the number of execution times of the second re-lottery effect is erased, and the effect stored in the effect mode storage area Information indicating the mode is deleted (step S472). Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 560 executes control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command for designating end of jackpot to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S473).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the internal state (the value of the special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S300 (special symbol normal process) (step S474).

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

  FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the big hit game is executed. As shown in FIG. 23, every time a special winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 8 in the special symbol display 8, the special symbol normal processing (step S300) is executed to determine the big hit (step S56). In the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301), the symbol / corresponding to the determination result of the big hit determination, the determination result of the big hit type (step S104), and the determination result of whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect (step S114) An effect designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (steps S118, S119, S123, S124, S128, S129).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 selects a stop symbol of a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the symbol / effect designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Then, in the variation pattern setting process (step S302), a variation pattern (variation time) of the decorative symbol is determined using a predetermined variation pattern determination table (step S202), and a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern is produced. It is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100 (step S203).

  In response to the reception of the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts the variation of decorative symbols (variable display) in the variable display device 9. As described above, the variation of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8. As shown in FIG. 9, when the variation pattern includes “first re-lottery effect”, the variable display device 9 performs the first re-lottery before the start of the big hit game as part of the variation of the decorative design. Production is performed.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 measures the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol variation processing (step S303) (steps S351 and S352). When the decorative symbol variation time elapses (Y in step S352), in the special symbol variation stop processing (step S304), the special symbol variation in the special symbol display 8 is stopped (step S361), and the decorative symbol stop designation is made. The command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S362). On the other hand, if the determination result in the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a fanfare command designating the start of the jackpot is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S366).

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

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 starts measuring the big hit display time (the time from when the big hit symbol is stopped to the start of the first round of the big win) in the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305). (Steps S401 and S402). When it is determined that the second re-lottery effect is to be executed after the jackpot display time has elapsed (Y in step S404), the effect mode of the mid-round effect including the second re-lottery effect in each round or the like is determined (step In S405 to S411), a display command during the opening of the big prize opening corresponding to the effect mode of the effect during the round is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S413). In this way, the display state of the variable display device 9 during each round is designated by the display command for opening the special winning opening. Further, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening (step S414). Thereby, the first round in the big hit game is started.

  In response to the reception of the large winning opening opening display command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 generates an effect during the round of the effect mode specified by the command (that is, during the big hit game round) For the player) is executed by using the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c and the like.

  After that, the game control microcomputer 560 starts round time measurement (steps S421 and S422) in the special winning opening opening process (step S306). Each time the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1, thereby counting the number of winning balls to the big winning opening (steps S423 and S424). Also, a count number designation command for designating the count number is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S425).

  When the round time has elapsed or when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the big winning opening (step S427). Thus, the first round during the big hit game is completed. At this time, since the number of rounds is not 15 (N in Step S429), a display command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (Step S430).

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

  After that, the game control microcomputer 560 starts measuring the interval time (the time from the end of the round to the start of the next round) in the big prize opening opening pre-process (step S305) (step S401, S402). When it is determined that the second re-lottery effect is to be executed after the interval time has elapsed (Y in step S404), the effect mode of the mid-round effect including the second re-lottery effect in each round or the like is determined (step S405). To S411), a display command during opening of the big prize opening corresponding to the effect mode of the effect during the round is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S413). Further, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening (step S414).

  In response to the reception of the special winning opening opening display command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect during the round of the effect mode specified by the command on the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the like. This is performed using an effect device such as the lamps 28a to 28c. At this time, when the second re-lottery effect of the predetermined effect mode is included as the effect during the round, the second re-lottery effect of the predetermined effect mode is executed during the round. For example, in the variable display device 9, the effects as shown in FIGS. 38 to 41 are executed, and the sound effect in the second re-drawing effect is sounded from the speaker 27, and the lamps 28 a to 28 c and the like are in the second re-drawing effect. Or turn on with the lighting pattern.

  The pre-opening pre-opening process and the pre-opening process are repeatedly executed until the 15th round is completed.

  When the value of the round number counter becomes 15 in the process during opening of the big prize opening (Y in step S429), whether or not the probability variable big hit flag or the short time big hit flag is set and the execution of the second re-lottery effect is executed. An ending command corresponding to the presence / absence is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (steps S433 and S434).

  In response to the reception of the ending command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the effect display devices such as the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c to end the big hit. An ending effect (a jackpot end display) to notify the person is executed for a predetermined period. For example, a character indicating the end of a big hit (“See you !!”) or the like is displayed on the variable display device 9, a sound effect for the ending effect is sounded from the speaker 27, or the lamps 28 a to 28 c are used for the ending effect. Light up with a lighting pattern. At this time, when the second re-lottery effect is specified in the ending command, the variable display device 9 executes the re-lottery effect.

  Thereafter, in the game control microcomputer 560, in the jackpot end process (step S307), the measurement of the jackpot end time (the execution time of the ending effect for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot) is started (steps S451 and S452). When the big hit end time elapses, predetermined flags (big hit flag, probability variation big hit flag, re-lottery execution flag) are set / reset (steps S454, S457, etc.), and depending on the gaming state after the big hit game ends A display-designated effect control command is transmitted (steps S455, S461, S467, and S469). Further, the information stored in the effect information storage area and the effect mode storage area in the RAM 55 is deleted (step S472). Further, a jackpot end designation command is transmitted (step S473). Then, the process returns to the special symbol normal process (step S300) again, and the special symbol variation is started.

  According to the above configuration, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player does not know whether the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol is executed before or after the start of the jackpot game. It may be executed at any timing before and after the start of the big hit game, and the re-lottery effect (second re-lottery effect) after the start of the big hit game may be executed multiple times. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the transition to the probabilistic state over a period of time.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 100 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the start interval of the effect control processing (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 100 proceeds to a loop process for confirming the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interruption occurs, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a timer interruption flag in the timer interruption process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

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

  25 to 27 are flowcharts showing the command analysis process (step S704) in the main process. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 60 is stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 100 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is out of place (outgoing designation command: 8100 (H)) (step S613), the effect control microcomputer 100 will Then, a decorative design determining random number is extracted (step S614), and a stop symbol of the left, middle and right decorative symbols corresponding to the deviation is determined based on the extracted decorative design determining random number (step S615). The decorative design determining random numbers are provided corresponding to the left, middle, and right decorative designs. Then, the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol is stored in the decorative symbol storage area in the RAM (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (ordinary big hit designation command: 8101 (H)) that designates that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal big hit (step S617), for the effect control. The microcomputer 100 sets a normal big hit effect flag indicating that the normal big hit is designated (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (time / time / hit hit designation command: 8102 (H)) that designates that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a time / hit / hit (step S619), for effect control. The microcomputer 100 sets the hour / hit big hit effect flag indicating that the time / hit big hit is designated (step S620).

  Further, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (probability variable big hit designation command: 8103 (H)) that designates that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probable big hit (step S621), for effect control. The microcomputer 100 sets a probability variation jackpot effect flag indicating that probability variation jackpot has been designated (step S622).

  In addition, the received effect control command specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal jackpot and specifies that the second re-lottery effect is executed (normal jackpot with the second re-lottery) (Designation command: 8104 (H)) (step 623), the production control microcomputer 100 sets a normal big hit effect flag indicating that the normal big win has been designated (step S624), and the second replay A second re-lottery execution flag indicating execution of the lottery effect is set (step 625).

  In addition, the received effect control command specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a time and bonus, and specifies that the second re-lottering effect is to be executed (time and bonus with the second re-lottery. (Designation command: 8105 (H)) (step 626), the microcomputer 100 for effect control sets the hour / hit bonus effect flag indicating that the time / hit bonus has been designated (step S627). A second re-lottery execution flag indicating execution of the lottery effect is set (step 628).

  In addition, the received effect control command specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probable big hit, and specifies an execution of the second re-lottery effect (a promiscuous big win with the second re-lottery). (Designation command: 8106 (H)) (step 629), the production control microcomputer 100 sets a probability variation big hit effect flag indicating that the probability variation big hit has been designated (step S630), and the second replay A second re-lottery execution flag indicating execution of the lottery effect is set (step 631).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (variation pattern command: 8000 (H) to 800F (H)) for designating a variation pattern (step S632), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the command The EXT data is stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S633), and the fluctuation pattern reception flag is set (step S634). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the first re-lottery effect (here, the re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game) is included in the variation pattern (step S635), and the first re-lottery If the effect is included (Y in step S635), the temporary stop symbol determination random number is extracted (step S636), and the temporary stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined based on the extracted temporary stop symbol determination random number. Determine (step S637). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the determined temporary stop symbol in the temporary stop symbol storage area in the RAM (step S638).

  Here, the temporary stop symbol is a symbol (for example, a normal symbol or a short-time symbol) that is temporarily stopped before the first re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game is executed. In the first redrawing effect, after the symbol that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied, the symbol is equivalent to the symbol (it may be the same symbol as the temporary stop symbol or a different symbol) or the symbol that is stopped and displayed The symbols of the symbol (the symbols above the normal symbol are the hourly symbol and the probability variation symbol, and the symbols above the time symbol are the probability variation symbol) are stopped and displayed, and the game shifts to the jackpot game.

  When the first re-lottery effect is not included in the variation pattern (N in Step S635), the process proceeds to Step S639 without executing the processes in Steps S636 to S638.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern at the time of a big hit (step S639). If it is the variation pattern at the time of jackpot (Y in step S639), the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot display symbol determination random number (step S640), and based on the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determination random number. Then, the jackpot display symbol corresponding to the normal big hit, the short time big hit or the probability variation big hit, and the presence or absence of execution of the second re-lottery effect is determined (step S641). The jackpot display symbol refers to a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed when the variation of the decorative symbol is stopped.

  Specifically, the microcomputer 100 for effect control confirms whether or not the normal big hit effect flag, the short-time big hit effect flag or the probability variable big hit effect flag is set, thereby determining whether the big hit is a normal big hit or a short time big hit probable big hit. Recognize. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes whether or not the second re-lottery effect is executed by checking whether or not the second re-lottery execution flag is set.

  When the normal jackpot effect flag is set, it is necessary to determine the normal symbol as the jackpot display symbol regardless of whether or not the second re-lottery execution flag is set. In addition, when the hourly and big hit effect flag is set and the second re-lottery execution flag is set, the probability change that is higher than the hourly and junior big hit or the hourly and jackpot bonus before the second re-lottery effect is executed. In order to avoid a big hit, it is necessary to determine a normal symbol lower than the short-time symbol as a big hit display symbol. Further, when the probability variation big hit effect flag is set and the second re-lottery execution flag is set, in order to avoid the probability variation big hit before the second re-lottery effect is executed. Therefore, it is necessary to determine a normal symbol or a short-time symbol which is lower than the probability variation symbol as the jackpot display symbol. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of symbols that can be determined as jackpot display symbols as described above, it is conceivable to select a predetermined case using a predetermined method or a random number.

  When the second re-lottery execution flag is not set, it is necessary to determine a symbol of a case corresponding to the set jackpot effect flag. For example, when the hour / short jackpot effect flag is set, it is necessary to determine the hour / short symbol as the jackpot display symbol, and when the probability variable jackpot effect flag is set, it is necessary to determine the probability variation symbol as the jackpot display symbol. is there.

  Depending on the situation, a big jackpot display symbol determination table for normal jackpots used when determining normal symbols and a jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variable jackpots used when determining probability variation symbols are prepared in advance. Has been. A plurality of judgment values are assigned to the normal jackpot display symbol determination table in association with each normal symbol, and the jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variable jackpot has a plurality of determination values in association with each probability variation symbol. Judgment value is assigned. The effect control microcomputer 100 selects a jackpot display symbol determination table after recognizing which symbol should be determined as the jackpot display symbol. Then, the jackpot display symbol determination random number is extracted, and the symbol associated with the determination value that matches the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determination random number is determined as the jackpot display symbol. In this embodiment, there is only one type of “9” for the time-saving symbol. Therefore, when the microcomputer 100 for effect control recognizes that the time-saving symbol should be determined, it automatically becomes a jackpot display symbol. “9” is determined.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S642).

  Further, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (display command during opening of the big prize opening: B1XX (H) to BFXX (H)) designated for display during the opening of the big prize opening (step S643), The microcomputer 100 stores the EXT data of the command in the data storage area for opening the big prize opening in the RAM (step S644), and displays a big prize opening opening display flag indicating that the big prize opening opening display command has been received. Set (step S645).

  If the received effect control command is an ending-designated effect control command (ending command: C300 (H) to C305 (H)) (step S646), the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs the EXT data of the command. Is stored in the ending data storage area in the RAM (step S647), and an ending flag indicating that the ending command has been received is set (step S648).

  If the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S649).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs one of steps S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) specifying a fluctuation pattern has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (variation pattern reception flag) indicating that the variation pattern command has been received is set. The variation pattern reception flag is received by the effect control command (any one of 8000 (H) to 800 F (H)) for designating the variation pattern of the decorative pattern in the variable display device 9 in the command analysis processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100. It is set when it is confirmed that it has been done (see step S634).

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

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the first re-lottery effect is executed, the first re-lottery effect is executed as part of the decorative pattern variation pattern at the time of the big win in the decorative symbol variation processing.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation pattern is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the change mode. The effect control microcomputer 100 refers to the process table, and performs control for variably displaying the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

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

  The process data shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the variation pattern reception flag is set (step S811). If it has been set, the flag is reset (step S812). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 is based on the design (decoration design (outlier design), jackpot display design or temporary stop design) determined in the command analysis process and the content (variation time) specified by the variation pattern command. A decorative pattern variation pattern is determined (step S813). Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S814).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first selects process data corresponding to the decorative symbol variation pattern to be used (step S821). Then, the process timer set value in the selected process data 1 is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S822). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the production device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step S823). For example, a control signal is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the variable display device 9. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform various lamp on / off control. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 starts a variation time timer (a timer according to the variation time of the decorative symbol) (step S824), and the value of the effect control process flag indicates the decorative symbol variation process (step S802). The value is updated (step S825).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative pattern changing process, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the production device (variable display device 9, various lamps, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n, lamp control execution data n, sound number data n). The control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S831). At this time, when the first re-lottery effect is included in the variation pattern, the first re-lottery effect is executed using the effect device. For example, in the variable display device 9, after the non-probability variable symbol “222” is temporarily stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol, the variation of all symbols is started in a state where the left middle right decorative symbols are aligned in the same symbol, In the variable display device 9, the jackpot display symbol (non-probability variation symbol or probability variation symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the process timer (step S832), and checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S833). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S834). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S835).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S836). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S837). If the variation time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is, and if the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value indicating the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S803). S838).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for instructing the decorative symbol variation stop is received (step S871). If the decorative symbol stop designating command has been received, control is performed to stop and display the stored stop symbol (decorative symbol (offset symbol), jackpot display symbol) (step S872).

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

  Then, when the jackpot display symbol is not displayed in step S872 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed: N in step S873), the production control microcomputer 100 responds to a predetermined flag (for example, a decorative symbol stop designation command). When the flag is set, the flag is reset (step S874), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S875).

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S872 (Y in step S873), the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the fanfare flag is set (step S876). The fanfare flag is set in response to the reception of the fanfare command in the command analysis process (see step S649). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S876), the effect control microcomputer 100 selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S877), and starts a process timer (step S878). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S879).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received is set (step S901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S901), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S902), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S903). For example, the variable display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and produces an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

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

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S901), the production control microcomputer 100 selects the round production based on the contents of the big prize opening open display command (step S907). . Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S908), and process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S909). Then, the process timer is started (step S910), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the mid-round process (step S805) (step S911).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the ending flag is set (step S921). When the ending flag is not set (N in step S921), the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the flag for opening the big prize opening indicating that the display command for opening the big prize opening has been received is set. Is confirmed (step S922). Note that the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in response to the reception of the display command after opening the big prize opening in the command analysis process (step S649).

  When the flag after the big prize opening is not set (N in step S922), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S923), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S924). At this time, when the second re-lottery effect is included in the effect during the round, the second re-lottery effect is executed using the effect device. For example, in the variable display device 9, when an enemy and a friend character appear and the enemy and a friend character fight each other and the friend character wins, the rise (promotion) to the probable big hit is notified.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S925), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S926). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S927).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S922 (Y in step S922), the production control microcomputer 100 performs interval production (according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the display command after opening the big prize opening. The effect for performing the interval display is selected (step S928). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 resets the flag after the special winning opening is opened (step S929), and selects process data corresponding to the selected interval production (step S930). Then, the process timer is started (step S931), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S932).

  When the ending flag is set in step S921 (Y in step S921), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not execution of the second re-lottery effect is specified in the ending command (that is, there is a second re-lottery effect). (Step S933), and if execution of the second re-lottery effect is designated (Y in step S933), the jackpot confirmed symbol of the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 is determined. Processing to determine and store is performed (step S934). Note that the jackpot determined symbol refers to a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol that is finally stopped (derived and displayed) after the second re-lottery effect is executed.

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes whether the jackpot determined symbol should be a normal symbol, a short-time symbol, or a probability variable symbol based on the content of the ending command. Then, a jackpot fixed symbol determination table for a normal symbol and a jackpot fixed symbol determination table for a probability variable symbol, in which a plurality of determination values are set in association with each symbol, are prepared in advance. The production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the type of the jackpot determined symbol and then selects the jackpot determined symbol determination table. Then, the jackpot fixed symbol determination random number is extracted, and the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol associated with the determination value that matches the extracted value of the jackpot fixed symbol determination random number is determined as the jackpot fixed symbol. In this embodiment, there is only one type of “9” time-shortening symbol. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the time-shortening symbol should be determined, it is automatically set as the big hit decision symbol. “9” is determined. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 stores the determined jackpot determined symbol in the jackpot determined symbol storage area in the RAM.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects an ending effect based on the determined jackpot decision symbol and the content of the ending command (step S935).

  Here, when the execution of the second re-lottery effect is specified in the ending command, the gaming control microcomputer 560 executes when the second re-lottery effect is not specified in the ending command. Run a longer ending effect. In this way, the execution time of the second re-lottery effect can be ensured during the ending effect, and the second re-lottery effect is not executed in the ending effect and there is no possibility of transition to the probable state. , It can be avoided that the production is wasted for a long time.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the ending flag (step S936), and selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S937). Then, the process timer is started (step S938), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (step S807) (step S939).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received is set (step S951). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S951), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S952), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S953). For example, the variable display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and produces an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S954), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S955). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S956).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S951), the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the big prize opening open display command stored in the big prize opening open data storage area in the RAM. On the basis of the EXT data, it is confirmed whether or not execution of the second re-lottery effect is designated in the display command for opening the special winning opening (step S957). When execution of the second re-lottery effect is specified (Y in step S957), execution of the success / failure effect for notifying the success or failure of the rise to the probable big hit is specified in the display command for opening the winning prize opening. It is confirmed whether or not (step S958). If execution of the success / failure effect is designated (Y in step S958), a process for determining and storing the big hit fixed symbol or the big hit display symbol of the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 is performed (step S959).

  As described above, the jackpot confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol that is finally stopped (derived display) after the second re-drawing effect is executed, and the jackpot displayed symbol is still finally confirmed. It is a big hit design of decorative designs that are not. Here, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the fifth round, the eighth round, the twelfth round, and the ending presentation are determined as the execution timing of the success / failure presentation. There is a case where it is determined whether or not it will be a big hit and a case where it is not determined. That is, when the number of executions is 9, the success / failure effect is executed at any timing of the 12th round and the ending effect, so it is not determined whether or not it will rise to a probable big hit in the 12th round. It will be. In this case, the jackpot confirmed symbol cannot be displayed, and the jackpot display symbol is displayed. Therefore, only in this case, the jackpot display symbol is determined in step S959.

  Note that the method for determining the jackpot determined symbol is the same as that described in step S934. The method of determining the jackpot display symbol is the same as that described in steps S640 and S641.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects an effect during the round based on the contents of the display command for opening the special winning opening (step S960). Then, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S961), and the process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S962). Then, the process timer is started (step S963), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S964).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the jackpot end flag indicating that the jackpot ends is set (step S971). The jackpot end flag is set when a jackpot end designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the command analysis process (see step S649).

  When the big hit end flag is not set (N in Step S971), the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (Step S972), and the effect device (variable display device) according to the contents of the process data n 9 and the speaker 27) are executed (step S973). For example, when the end of the normal big hit, the short-time big hit or the probability variation big hit is displayed, or the execution of the second re-lottery effect is specified in the ending command, the second re-lottery effect is executed.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S974), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S975). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S976).

  When the big hit end flag is set (Y in step S971), the production control microcomputer 100 resets predetermined flags such as the normal big hit production flag and the short-time big hit production flag (step S977), and the production control process flag. Is set to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S978).

  Next, the effect aspect of the second re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol executed in the variable display device 9 will be described. FIGS. 38 and 39 are explanatory diagrams showing a display example (1) of the second re-lottering effect of the big hit symbol executed in the variable display device. The display effects as exemplified in FIGS. 38 and 39 are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the effect control command sent from the game control microcomputer 560.

  The second re-lottery effect illustrated in FIGS. 38 and 39 is an effect in which the number of executions is 8 and the execution timing of the success / failure effect is the 12th round. Note that “1R, 2R...” Indicates the number of rounds, and “count” indicates the number of game balls that have won a big winning opening during the round.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the first round, enemies and friendly characters face each other and face each other. In the second round, an ally character attacks, an enemy character blows away, and an enemy character goes down. This is the first second lottery effect. In the third round, the enemy character continues to go down. In the fourth round, the enemy character stands up, the ally character attacks again, the enemy character blows away, and the enemy character goes down. This is the second second lottery effect. In the fifth round, the enemy character stands up again. Illustrations of effects from the sixth round to the tenth round are omitted.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39, in the eleventh round, the ally character attacks again, the enemy character blows away, and the enemy character goes down. This is the seventh second lottery effect. In the twelfth round, the enemy character is knocked out, and then the success to the probable big hit is announced. This is the 8th second redrawing effect and also a successful effect informing the success of the probable change.

  From the thirteenth round to the fifteenth round, an ally character performs a victory dance, a champion belt is awarded, and an effect that the ally character is pleased with the victory is executed. After the round, the end of the probable big hit is displayed in the ending effect.

  The production mode as described above is a production that has a high expectation level for a probable big hit.

  40 and 41 are explanatory diagrams showing a display example (2) of the second re-lottering effect of the big hit symbol executed in the variable display device. The second re-lottery effect illustrated in FIGS. 40 and 41 is an effect in which the number of executions is 8 and the execution timing of the success / failure effect is the 12th round.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in the first round, enemies and friendly characters face each other and face each other. In the second round, the enemy character attacks (kicks), the ally character blows away, and the ally character goes down. This is the first second lottery effect. In the third round, the ally character's down continues. In addition, illustration of the effects of the fourth round is omitted. In the fifth round, a friendly character stands up. Note that illustration of the effects of the sixth round is also omitted.

  In the seventh round, the enemy character attacks (punches) again, the ally character blows away, and the ally character goes down. This is the fourth second lottery effect. In the 8th round, an ally character stands up again. The illustration of the 9th round effect is also omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the tenth round, the enemy character attacks (kicks) again, but the ally character avoids the attack. This is the sixth second redrawing effect. In the eleventh round, an ally character attacks (punches), an enemy character blows away, and an enemy character goes down. This is the seventh second lottery effect. In the twelfth round, the enemy character is knocked out, and then the success to the probable big hit is announced. This is the 8th second redrawing effect and also a successful effect informing the success of the probable change.

  Although not shown in FIG. 41, as shown in FIG. 39, from the 13th round to the 15th round, the ally character dances to win, the champion belt is awarded, and the ally character wins. A rejoicing performance is performed. After the round, the end of the probable big hit is displayed in the ending effect.

  The production mode as described above is a production with a medium degree of expectation of the rise to the probability big hit.

  In FIGS. 38 to 41, since the example of the second re-lottery effect with the number of executions of 8 is shown, the success / failure effect (success effect in the example in the figure) was executed in 12 rounds. In the second re-drawing effect with three executions, the success / failure effect is executed in the fifth round, and in the second re-drawing effect with five executions, the success / failure effect is executed in the eighth round, In the second re-lottery effect with 9 executions, the success / failure effect is executed in the twelfth round and the ending effect.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (3) of the second re-lottering effect of the jackpot symbol executed in the variable display device. The second re-lottery effect illustrated in FIG. 42 is an effect in which the number of executions is 9 and the success / failure effect is executed in the 12th round and the ending effect. Illustrations of effects from the first round to the eleventh round are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the twelfth round, the ally character is knocked out, and thereafter, the failure to rise to the probability big hit is reported. This is the eighth second re-drawing effect, and is also a failure effect informing the failure of the probable rise. Then, from the 13th round to the 15th round, an effect is performed in which the enemy character dances to win and the enemy character is delighted to win.

  However, in the ending production after the round, the success of the probable jackpot is announced when the ally character revives and attacks the enemy character, the enemy character goes down, and the enemy character knocks out. The This is the ninth second re-drawing effect, and is also a successful effect informing the success of the probability change.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (4) of the second re-lottering effect of the jackpot symbol executed in the variable display device. The second re-lottery effect illustrated in FIG. 43 is an effect in which the number of executions is nine and the success / failure effect is executed in the twelfth round and the ending effect. Illustrations of effects from the first round to the eleventh round are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the twelfth round, the ally character is knocked out, and thereafter, the failure to rise to the probable big hit is reported. This is the eighth second re-drawing effect, and is also a failure effect informing the failure of the probable rise. Then, from the 13th round to the 15th round, an effect is performed in which the enemy character dances to win and the enemy character is delighted to win.

  Then, in the ending production after the round, the ally character revives and attacks the enemy character, but the enemy character avoids the attack, and the enemy character attacks (kicks), and the ally character Goes down. Then, a failure to rise to a probable big hit is notified. This is the 9th second re-drawing effect, and is also a failure effect informing the failure of the probability change.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, a plurality of timings (R5, R8, R12, END) are set as the execution timing of the successful performance, and a plurality of random values (second re-transmission values) are set at each of the plurality of timings. A plurality of second lotteries that are set such that the number of random number values assigned to the same timing differs according to the value of the probability variation consecutive number counter (probability variation number of times). The selection tables (1) to (4) are stored (see FIG. 14), and the game control microcomputer 560 selects the second re-lottery selection table based on the value of the probability variation continuation counter (steps S107 to S107). S113), using the selected second re-lottery selection table, the execution timing of the successful performance corresponding to the random value extracted at the time of starting winning is determined (step S). 14) is configured as described above, the execution timing of the second re-drawing effect for informing whether or not the probability variation state continues is random, and the player maintains a sense of expectation that the probability variation state will continue for a long period of time. Can be made.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a slower timing during the big hit game (for example, the twelfth round or the ending effect) when the probability variation consecutive number is larger than when the probability variation consecutive number is smaller. ) Is selected with a high probability, a second re-lottery selection table (for example, the second re-lottery selection table (4)) assigned with a large number of random values at a later timing is selected. Therefore, as the number of consecutive probability changes increases, a sense of expectation that the probability change state continues can be maintained for a long period of time.

  In addition, the plurality of second re-lottery selection tables (1) to (4) are associated with a plurality of execution timings (R5, R8, R12, END) in the successful performance, and have different execution times (3 times, 5 times, 8 times). 9 times), a plurality of random values are assigned to each of the number of executions, and the number of random values to be assigned to the same number of executions according to the value of the probability variation consecutive number counter (probability variation number of times) The game control microcomputer 560 is set differently, and the game control microcomputer 560 has a larger number of times (for example, eight times) as the number of times of execution of the second re-lottery effect when the number of times of probability variation is larger than when the number of times of probability variation is smaller. (9 times) is selected with a high probability, and is configured to select a second re-lottery selection table (for example, the second re-lottery selection table (4)) assigned a large number of random numbers. Since it is, it is possible to inspire a number of expectation for that continues probability variation state The more probability variation consecutive times.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to select a specific effect mode with a high probability as an effect mode of the second redrawing effect depending on whether or not the successful effect is executed (steps S408 and S409). Therefore, the degree of expectation for the probability change rise can be changed depending on the production mode (contents) of the second re-lottery effect, and the production mode of the second re-lottery effect can be made interested.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 selects the second re-lottery effect presentation mode before the round is started, and the second re-lottery effect performed last time when selecting the second re-lottery effect mode. The second re-lottery effect to be executed this time is selected according to the second re-drawn effect mode (steps S407 and S409), so that the second re-lottery effect that is executed a plurality of times is matched. Can do.

  Further, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines to execute the first re-lottery effect (step S202) and determines to execute the second re-lottery effect (step S114), the effect control is performed. Since the microcomputer 100 is configured not to notify the probability change in the first re-drawing effect (step S641), the first re-lotting effect and the second re-drawing effect can be matched. The expectation that the player's probability change state can be continued for a longer period of time.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 indicates a variation pattern command indicating whether or not to execute the first re-lottery effect at the start of the variation, indicates whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect, and determines the type of jackpot The symbol / effect designation command shown is transmitted (steps S203, S118, S119, etc.), and the second re-lottery effect is executed when it is determined to execute the second re-lottery effect at the start of the big hit round. Is displayed (step S413), and the effect control microcomputer indicates that the variation pattern command executes the first re-lottery effect (Y in step S635). The effect designation command indicates that the second re-lottery effect is executed (Y in step S629), and the symbol / effect designation command is highly variable. (Y in Step S629), the first change in the first re-drawing effect is not notified (Step S641), and is executed in response to the reception of the display command during opening of the special winning opening. (2) Since it is configured to notify the probability variation in the re-drawing effect (steps S960, S924, S935, and S973), the matching of the control state between the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 is ensured. Can be taken.

  Further, when execution of the second re-lottery effect is specified in the ending command, an ending effect longer than the ending effect that is executed when execution of the second re-lottery effect is not specified in the ending command is executed. As a result, it is possible to secure the execution time of the second re-lottery effect during the ending effect, and when the second re-drawn effect is not executed in the ending effect, there is no possibility of shifting to the probable state. In addition, it is possible to avoid that the production is unnecessarily performed for a long time.

  In the first embodiment, both the first re-lottering effect and the second re-lottering effect are effects that notify whether or not the non-probable big hit (normal big hit or short-time big hit) will rise to the probable big hit. However, it is good also as an effect which alert | reports whether a normal jackpot will rise to a time-short jackpot. Specifically, in step S105 of FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit, and if it is not the probability variation big hit, it is decided to use the second re-lottery selection table for non-probability variation (step S106). Is determined to use the second re-lottery selection table for probability variation according to the number of times of probability variation (steps S107 to S113). The second re-lottery selection table is determined to be used, and in the case of the time-short hit, it is determined to use the second re-lottery selection table for the time-saving corresponding to the number of time-short consecutive times. Then, the presence / absence of execution of the second redrawing effect, the number of executions, and the execution timing of the success / failure effect are determined using the determined table. Also, for the first re-lottery effect, a variation pattern including the first re-lottery effect for notifying whether or not it will rise to a time-saving hit is set (see FIG. 9), and the variation pattern is determined (step S202). ), Whether to execute the first re-lottery effect is determined. In addition, about the structure of the production | generation aspect of a 2nd re-lottery effect, etc. can be implement | achieved by the process similar to the process shown in said Embodiment 1. FIG. The above configuration can also be applied to a gaming machine in which the gaming state has only a normal gaming state and a short time state.

  In addition, a first re-lottery effect and a second re-lottery effect for probability change and a first re-lottery effect and a second re-lottery effect for time saving may be provided. In other words, the first re-lottery effect and the second re-lottery effect for probability change are both effects that notify whether or not the non-probable big hit (ordinary big hit or short-time big hit) will rise to the probable big hit. Each of the re-lottery effect and the second re-lottery effect is an effect that notifies whether or not the normal big hit becomes a short-time big hit. In order to realize such a configuration, it is determined in step S105 of FIG. 11 whether or not the probability variation big hit, and when it is not the probability variation big hit, it is decided to use the second re-lottery selection table for non-probability variation (step S106). ) In the case of the probability variation big hit, it is decided to use the second re-lottery selection table for probability variation corresponding to the number of consecutive probability changes (steps S107 to S113). If it is not, it is decided to use the second re-lottery selection table for non-time savings, and when it is a time-saving big hit, it is decided to use the second re-drawing selection table for time savings according to the number of consecutive time-shortenings. Then, using the determined table, the execution / non-execution of the second re-lottering effect for probability change, the number of executions, the execution timing of the success / failure effect are determined, and the execution / non-execution of the second re-lottering effect for time reduction The number of executions and the execution timing of the success / failure effect are determined.

  In the first embodiment described above, the probability variation consecutive number means the number of times the probability variation big hit has occurred continuously, that is, the number of times the probability variation big hit has occurred when the probability variation state is continuously generated without interruption. . However, it should not be limited to such a meaning. For example, a normal big hit or a short-time big hit occurs in the probability change state, and the short-time state is continued after the big hit game is ended, but the short-time state continues. When the probability variation big hit is pulled back again (when the fluctuation start count has not reached 100 times), either the normal big hit or the short time big hit that caused the end of the probability variation state, or the probability variation big hit returned to the probability variation state It may be included in the number of consecutive probability changes. In order to realize such a configuration, the value of the probability variation continuity counter is incremented by 1 when the normal big hit or the short time big hit in the probability variation state, and the step of the probability variation continuity counter is incremented in steps S460 and S464. The value is not cleared, and the value of the probability variation consecutive number counter is incremented by 1 even when the probability variation big hit is reached by the time when 100 fluctuations are started after shifting to the time-short state. In this case, the fluctuation of 100 times is started after shifting to the time reduction state, and when the time reduction state ends, the value of the probability variation continuous number counter is cleared.

  In the first embodiment, the timing for notifying the success of probability variation and the timing for notifying the failure of probability variation are the same timing (R5, R8, R12, END). If the failure is notified at an early timing, the player will be disappointed sooner. Therefore, the timing (R12 and END) may be set later by the timing at which the probability change failure is notified.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the above-described first embodiment, the second re-lottery selection table is selected according to the number of consecutive probability changes. However, in this second embodiment, the execution timing of the successful performance at the time of the last chance of big change in probability is determined. In response, the second re-lottery selection table is selected.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop symbol setting process in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 44, when it is determined in step S105 that the probability variation big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of execution rounds (execution timing) of the successful effect in the previous probability variation big hit (step). S131).

  In the first embodiment, as shown in step S472 of FIG. 22, the presence / absence of execution of the second re-lottery effect stored in the effect information storage area, the number of times of execution, and the execution timing of the success / failure effect are shown. Although the process of deleting the information has been performed, in the second embodiment, the process of deleting the information is not performed. Therefore, based on the information stored in the effect information storage area, it is possible to confirm the execution timing of the successful effect at the time of the last probable big hit. When the previous big hit is not a promising big hit, or when the second re-lottery effect is not executed at the previous big hit, whether or not the second re-lottery effect is executed, the number of executions, and the success / failure effect The process of deleting the information indicating the execution timing may be executed. In the case of such a configuration, based on the fact that no information is stored in the effect information storage area, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the previous big hit is not a probable big hit or the second big hit is the previous big hit. It can be recognized that the re-lottery effect has not been executed.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 selects the second re-lottery selection table in accordance with the number of execution rounds (execution timing) of the successful performance at the time of the last chance of big change (steps S132, S107A to S113A). Specifically, when the successful performance is not executed at the previous big hit (Y in Step S132), it is determined to use the second re-lottery selection table for non-probability change (Step S106). When a successful presentation is executed at the previous big hit (N in Step S132) and the number of execution rounds of the successful presentation at the previous big chance big hit is the fifth round (R5) (Y at Step S107A), the second for probability change is used. It is decided to use the re-lottery selection table (A) (step S108A). When the number of execution rounds of the successful performance at the time of the last chance of winning big change is the eighth round (R8) (Y in step S109A), it is decided to use the second re-lottery selection table (B) for probability changing (step S110A). ). When the number of execution rounds of the successful performance at the time of the last chance of big change is the 12th round (R12) (Y of step S111A), it is decided to use the second re-lottery selection table (C) for probability change (step S112A). ). When the number of execution rounds of the successful production at the time of the last chance of winning big change is the ending production (END) (N in Step S111A), it is decided to use the second re-lottery selection table (D) for probability variation (Step S113A). .

  FIG. 45 shows second re-lottery selection tables (A) to (D) for probability variation. As shown in FIG. 45, as the second re-lottery selection table, the table (A) when the success effect was executed at the previous R5, the table (B) when the success effect was executed at the last R8, and the success. A table (C) when the effect is executed at the previous R12 and a table (D) when the successful effect is executed at the previous END are prepared.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines to use the second re-lottery selection table (B) if the execution round of the successful performance at the previous big hit is the eighth round. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the determined second re-lottery selection table to determine the presence / absence of the second re-lottery effect, the number of executions, and the execution timing of the successful effect (step S114).

  Here, in each of the tables (A) to (D), only a smaller number of random values than the other timings are assigned to the timing at which the successful performance was executed last time. In table (A), only a random value “6” is assigned to R5, in table (B), only a random value “8” is assigned to R8, and in table (C), Only the random value “10” is assigned to R12, and only the random value “19” is assigned to END in the table (D). In this way, since a small number of random values are assigned to the timing when the successful performance was executed last time, the timing of the successful performance this time is different from the timing of the successful performance executed last time. It will be decided by probability.

  Further, in each of the tables (A) to (C), random values are assigned so that the timing after the timing when the successful performance is executed last time is selected with a high probability (high ratio). For example, in table (A), R8, R12, and END after R5 executed last time are assigned more random values, and in table (B), R12 and R12 after R8 executed last time are assigned. A larger number of random values are assigned to END, and in table (C), a larger number of random values are assigned to END after R8 executed last time. In the table (D), the timing executed last time is the last timing (END), and thus does not conform to the above-described random value assignment rule.

  Further, in each of the tables (A) to (C), random numbers are assigned so that the number of times greater than the number of times the second re-lottery effect has been executed last time is selected with a high probability (high ratio). For example, in the table (A), a larger number of times (5 times, 8 times, 9 times) than the previous number of times of execution (3 times) is assigned more random values, and in the table (B), the previous number of times of execution is assigned. More random numbers are assigned to the number of times (8 times or 9 times) than the number of times (5 times). In the table (C), the number of times (9 times) is larger than the previous number of times of execution (8 times). More random numbers are assigned. In the table (D), since the previous execution count is the maximum execution count (9), it does not conform to the random value assignment rule as described above.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the current successful performance based on the information on the execution timing of the previous successful performance stored in the performance information storage area. Since it is comprised so that timing may be determined, the execution timing of a successful production can be made random, As a result, the execution frequency of a 2nd re-lottery production can also be made random.

  In addition, in the second re-lottery selection table, since only a smaller number of random values than the other timings are assigned to the timing when the successful performance was executed last time, it was executed last time as the execution timing of the current successful performance. A timing different from the timing of the successful performance will be determined with high probability. As a result, the execution timing of the second re-drawing effect that informs whether or not the probability variation state will continue is random, and the player has a probability variation state. Expectation to continue can be maintained over a long period of time.

  In addition, in the second re-lottery selection table, since the random value is assigned so that the timing after the last successful execution is selected with high probability, the execution timing of the current successful production is high. The timing is later than the execution timing of the previous successful performance, and the expectation that the probability variation state will continue can be maintained for a long period of time.

  Further, since the random number value is assigned so that the number of times the second re-lottery effect is executed more frequently than the number of times that the second re-lottery effect was previously executed is selected in the second re-lottery selection table, the second re-lottery effect of this time The number of executions is higher than the number of executions of the previous second redrawing effect with a high probability, and it is possible to have a lot of expectation that the probability variation state will continue.

  In step S115, information indicating the execution timing of the successful effect is stored in the effect information storage area. If there is information already stored in the effect information storage area, it may be overwritten, for example.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the third embodiment. In the effect control command shown in FIG. 7, the change pattern commands (8000 (H) to 800 F (H)) are effect control commands that specify only the change time, but in the effect control command shown in FIG. 46, the change pattern command The commands (8000 (H) to 8007 (H)) not only specify the variation time, but also specify whether or not to execute the second re-drawing effect. That is, for the variation pattern (02H, 05H, 06H, 09H, 0AH, 0DH, 0EH) at the time of the big hit among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern command with execution of the second re-lottery effect and the second re- It is divided into a variation pattern command without execution of a lottery effect.

  Further, in the effect control command shown in FIG. 7, as the symbol / effect designation command, the miss designation command (8100 (H)), the normal jackpot designation command (8101 (H)), and the short and long jackpot designation command (8102 (H)) , A promiscuous jackpot designation command (8103 (H)), a normal jackpot designation command with second re-lottery (8104 (H)), a normal jackpot designation command with second re-lottery (8105 (H)), and a probabilistic change with second re-lottery The jackpot designation command (8106 (H)) is provided. However, in the effect control command shown in FIG. 46, as the symbol / effect designation command, the miss designation command (8100 (H)), the normal jackpot designation command (8101 (H) )), Hourly jackpot designation command (8102 (H)), probability variation jackpot designation command (8103 (H)) only There.

  In Embodiment 1, the presence / absence of execution of the second re-lottery effect is specified by the symbol / effect designation command. In Embodiment 3, the presence / absence of execution of the second re-lottery effect is specified by the variation pattern command. Will be.

  Processing for transmitting the above command will be described. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop symbol setting process in the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 47, when the big hit type is a normal big hit, a normal big hit designation command is transmitted (steps S116, S118), and when the big hit is a short hit big hit, a short time big hit designation command is transmitted (steps S120, S123). When the probability variation jackpot is received, a probability variation jackpot designation command is transmitted (steps S120 and S128).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process process according to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the variation pattern (02H, 05H, 06H, 09H, 0AH, 0DH, 0EH) at the big hit among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 9 designates the execution of the second re-lottery effect. It is assumed that the variation pattern is divided into a variation pattern that does not designate execution of the second re-lottery effect.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is set, whether or not the probability variation flag or the hourly flag is set, and whether or not the second re-drawing effect is executed. Confirm. Then, the variation pattern determination table is selected in accordance with the setting status of these flags and the presence / absence of execution of the second re-lottery effect (step S201A). For example, when the big hit flag is set and the second re-lottery effect is executed, it is decided to use the big hit variation pattern determination table at the time of the second re-lottery execution. When the big hit flag is set and the second re-lottery effect is not executed, it is decided to use the big hit variation pattern determination table when the second re-lottery is not executed. The subsequent processing in steps S202 to S209 is the same as the processing shown in FIG.

  Next, command analysis processing will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the third embodiment. In the command analysis process, the processes in steps S611 to S631 are the same as the processes in the first embodiment, and are not shown.

  In the command analysis process, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (variation pattern command: 8000 (H) to 8007 (H)) for designating a variation pattern (step S634), the effect control microcomputer 100 will: The EXT data of the command is stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S635), and the fluctuation pattern reception flag is set (step S636). Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not execution of the second re-lottery effect is designated by the variation pattern command (step S650). When execution of the second re-lottery effect is designated, a second re-lottery execution flag is set (step S651). In addition, since the process of step S635-S649 is the same as the process of Embodiment 1, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The configurations other than those shown above are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  Even in such a configuration, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is possible to reliably instruct the production control microcomputer 100 as to whether or not to execute the first re-lottery effect and whether or not to execute the second re-lottery effect. it can. Further, since the variation pattern command is a command that can specify whether to execute the second re-lottery effect as well as the variation time, the control burden related to command transmission / reception in the game control microcomputer 100 and the effect control microcomputer 100 Can be reduced.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
In each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the number of executions of the second re-lottering effect in the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S114) and the second in the pre-opening process for the big prize opening. It was configured to determine an effect mode of the re-lottery effect, and to send a display command during opening of the big prize opening designating the effect mode to the effect control microcomputer 100 (steps S411 and S413). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. In the fourth embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the number of executions of the second re-lottery effect in the special symbol stop symbol setting process. The effect control microcomputer 100 is configured to determine the effect mode of the 2 re-drawing effect.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the fourth embodiment. In the effect control command shown in FIG. 8, the special winning opening open display commands (B1XX (H) to BFXX (H)) are effect control commands for specifying the effect mode of the second re-lottery effect. In the effect control command shown in 50, the special winning opening open display command (B1XX (H)) is an effect control command for designating display of each round. In addition, in the effect control command shown in FIG. 50, an effect control command (execution count designation command: A1XX (H)) for newly specifying the number of executions of the second re-lottery effect is also added.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop symbol setting process in the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 51, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the presence / absence and the number of executions of the second re-lottery effect (step S114), and then executes the number-of-execution designation command for designating the number of executions of the second re-lottery effect. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 53, unlike the configuration of the first embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 does not determine the production mode of the second re-lottery effect (see steps S404 to S412 in FIG. 18) and rounds. A process of transmitting the corresponding winning prize opening opening display command to the production control microcomputer 100 is executed (step S413). Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 54, in the effect control microcomputer 100, if the received effect control command is an execution count designation command (Y in step S660), it is designated by the execution count designation command in a predetermined storage area in the RAM. A process of storing the number of executions is performed (step S661). Note that the processing in step S644 in FIG. 27 is not executed in the fourth embodiment. Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing during a round according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 54, when it is determined that the second re-lottery effect is being executed (Y in step S933), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the effect mode of the second re-lottery effect in each round. (Steps S940 to S947). Note that the processing in steps S940 to S947 is the same as the processing in steps S405 to S412 in FIG.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating an example of post-round processing according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 55, when it is determined that the second re-lottery effect is executed (Y in step S957), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines and stores the effect mode of the second re-lottery effect in each round. (Steps S959A to S959H). Note that the processing in steps S959A to S959H is the same as the processing in steps S405 to S412 in FIG.

  As described above, also in the fourth embodiment, the effect mode consistent with the effect mode executed last time can be determined as the effect mode of the second re-lottery effect to be executed this time, and the expectation of the probable rise is determined. The production mode can also be determined. Furthermore, the number of commands transmitted and received between the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 can be reduced, and the control burden related to command transmission and reception between the game control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer 100 is reduced. Can be reduced.

  In the fourth embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the effect of the second re-lottery effect. However, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the second re-lottery effect. Alternatively, the execution timing of the success / failure effect may be determined. For example, the processes in steps S105 to S115 in FIG. 11 may be executed in the command analysis process. In this case, since it is necessary to take control timings in the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the ending effect is the same whether or not the second re-lottery effect is executed. Need to be on time.

  In each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the symbol / effect designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 before transmitting the variation pattern command. / It may be configured to determine the variation pattern before transmitting the effect designating command and transmit the variation pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In each of the above embodiments, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a signal from the game control microcomputer 560 (in the above embodiment, the effect control command is referred to as a control signal and a command signal). Display control, audio output control, and lamp lighting / extinguishing control are executed based on the above. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the following configuration may be used. An electric component control microcomputer may be provided for each type of electric component (also referred to as a production device) such as the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and a lamp. For example, a display control microcomputer that performs display control of the variable display device 9, a sound control microcomputer that performs sound output control of the speaker 27, and a lamp control microcomputer that performs on / off control of lamps and the like And may be provided. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 displays a signal (for example, a display control command, a sound control command, and a lamp control command) instructing execution of predetermined control for each type of electrical component. To the microcomputer for controlling the lamp and the microcomputer for controlling the lamp, and causing each microcomputer to execute control of the electrical components according to the type.

  Further, a display / sound control microcomputer that executes display control of the variable display device 9 and sound output control of the speaker 27, and a sound / lamp control micro that executes sound output control of the speaker 27 and lamp on / off control. A microcomputer that collectively controls a plurality of types of electrical components (also referred to as effect devices), such as a computer, may be provided. Also in this case, the game control microcomputer 560 displays a signal (for example, a display / sound control command or a sound / lamp control command) for instructing execution of predetermined control, and a sound / lamp control microcomputer. The data is transmitted to a microcomputer or the like to cause each microcomputer to collectively control a plurality of types of electrical components.

  Also, a sub-microcomputer (primary sub-microcomputer) that receives signals (control commands, control signals, command signals) from a game control microcomputer 560 (also referred to as a main microcomputer), and a primary sub-microcomputer. A sub-microcomputer (secondary sub-microcomputer) that receives the above signals (control command, control signal, command signal) may be provided. In this case, the primary sub-microcomputer generates a new signal based on a command (instruction) specified by the signal from the main microcomputer, and generates the generated signal (data-converted signal) as the secondary sub-microcomputer. To cause the secondary sub-microcomputer to execute a command (instruction) from the main microcomputer. The primary sub-microcomputer may execute control of predetermined electrical components by itself, or may have only a function of transmitting (relaying) a signal.

  Further, a relay board may be provided between microcomputers that transmit and receive signals (control command, control signal, command signal). In this case, in the relay board, even if the signal (control command, control signal, command signal) is converted and transmitted by a predetermined calculation or the like in the middle, the signal is transmitted through without being converted as it is. It may be.

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

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

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the 2nd re-lottery selection table for non-probability change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the 2nd re-lottery selection table for probability change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big prize opening opening pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the production | presentation aspect of a 2nd re-lottery effect, and a probable rise expectation degree. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during big prize opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end process. It is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the big hit game is executed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display (1) of the 2nd re-lottery effect of the big hit symbol performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display (1) of the 2nd re-lottery effect of the big hit symbol performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display (2) of the 2nd re-lottery effect of the big hit symbol performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display (2) of the 2nd re-lottery effect of the big hit symbol performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example (3) of the 2nd re-lottery effect of the big hit symbol performed in a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example (4) of a display of the 2nd re-lottering effect of the jackpot symbol performed in a variable display apparatus. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol stop symbol setting process in the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the 2nd re-lottery selection table for probability change in Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of content of an effect control command in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol stop symbol setting process in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the third embodiment. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of content of an effect control command in the fourth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol stop symbol setting process in the fourth embodiment. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a pre-opening process for a special winning opening in the fourth embodiment. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the fourth embodiment. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing during a round according to the fourth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of round post-processing in the fourth embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Variable display device 14 Start winning opening 17 Variable winning device 31 Main board 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 560 Game control microcomputer

Claims (9)

A specific gaming state that includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and that displays and displays a display result, and that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device To a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition is established, and is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state after the specific gaming state ends, A gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state different from the specific gaming state,
Whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display device is the specific display result and whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied;
When it is determined by the prior determination means that the specific display result is obtained, a post-transition notification effect for informing whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied at a predetermined timing after transition to the specific gaming state is executed. A post-transition notification effect determining means for determining whether or not the display result is derived and displayed before,
A post-transition notification effect executing means for executing the post-transition notification effect using a predetermined effect device when the post-transition notification effect determining means determines to execute the post-transition notification effect;
The post-transition notification production determining means is
Numeric data used to determine the execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction effect executed as the post-transition notification effect only when the predetermined determination condition is determined to be satisfied is updated within a predetermined range. Numeric data update means,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical data update means;
The number-of-establishment times storage means for storing the number of times the transition condition is established when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the special gaming state and the predetermined transition condition is satisfied;
A plurality of timings are set as execution timings of the transition condition satisfaction effect, the numerical data is assigned to each of the plurality of timings, and the same timing is assigned according to the number of establishments stored by the establishment number storage means. Table storage means for storing a plurality of table data set so that the number of numerical data is different;
And an execution timing determining means for selecting table data based on the number of establishment times and determining an execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction effect corresponding to the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means. Machine. The execution timing determination means has a higher probability that the late timing in the specific gaming state is the execution timing of the transition condition establishment effect when the number of establishment is greater than the predetermined number compared to when the number of establishment is less than the predetermined number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction effect is determined using table data to which numerical data is assigned so as to be selected. The post-transition notification effect execution means can execute the post-transition notification effect multiple times after the transition to the specific gaming state,
In the table storage means, a plurality of timings are set as the execution timing of the transition condition establishment effect, the number of executions of the post-transition notification effect is also set in association with each of the plurality of timings, and numerical data is assigned to each of the execution times And storing a plurality of table data set so that the number of numerical data assigned to the same number of executions differs according to the number of establishments stored by the establishment number storage means,
The execution timing determination means is more likely to select a larger number of times as the number of executions of the notification effect after the transition when the number of establishments is greater than the predetermined number compared to when the number of establishments is less than the predetermined number. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: selecting table data to which numerical data is assigned, and determining the number of executions of the post-transition notification effect. The post-transition notification effect execution means can execute the post-transition notification effect multiple times after the transition to the specific gaming state,
The post-transition notification effect executing means includes effect content selection means for selecting the content of the post-transition notification effect depending on whether or not the transition condition establishment effect is executed. The gaming machine described. The game machine according to claim 4, wherein the effect content selecting means selects the content of the post-transition notification effect that is executed this time according to the content of the post-transition notification effect that was executed last time when selecting the content of the post-transition notification effect. As the special gaming state, the first special gaming state that is shifted when the first transition condition is satisfied and the first special gaming state that is transitioned when the second transition condition is satisfied are given to the player. A second special gaming state with a different gaming value is provided,
The predetermining means determines whether or not the first transition condition is satisfied and whether or not the second transition condition is satisfied before displaying and displaying the display result,
The post-transition notification effect executing means is after the transition when the pre-determination means determines that the first transition condition is satisfied on the condition that the post-transition notification effect determination means determines to execute the post-transition notification effect. When the first transition condition establishment effect that notifies that the first transition condition is satisfied is executed as the notification effect and the second transition condition is determined to be satisfied by the predetermining means, the first notification condition after the transition is determined as the notification effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a second transition condition satisfaction effect that notifies that the two transition conditions are satisfied is executed. Derivation of the display result whether or not to execute a pre-transition notification effect for informing whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the transition to the specific gaming state when it is determined to be the specific display result by the pre-determining means Before-display notification effect determining means to determine before display;
A pre-transition notification effect executing means for executing the pre-transition notification effect using a predetermined effect device when the pre-transition notification effect determination means determines to execute the pre-transition notification effect;
The pre-transition notification effect executing means notifies that the predetermined transition condition is established in the pre-transition notification effect when the post-transition notification effect determining means determines to execute the post-transition notification effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising prohibition means for prohibiting transition conditions to be established. A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect control microcomputer for controlling a predetermined effect device;
When the variable display device starts variable display of identification information, the game control microcomputer displays pre-transition notification effect presence / absence information indicating whether or not to execute the pre-transition notification effect and post-transition notification effect. While transmitting post-transition notification effect presence / absence information indicating whether to execute and determination result information indicating the determination result of the pre-decision means,
When the predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state is reached, the start of the post-transition notification effect is indicated on the condition that the post-transition notification effect determination means has decided to execute the post-transition notification effect. Send execution start information,
The effect control microcomputer indicates that the pre-transition notification effect presence / absence information executes the pre-transition notification effect, the post-transition notification effect presence / absence information indicates that the post-transfer notification effect performs, and When the determination result information indicates that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the notification is executed based on the reception of the execution start information without notifying that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the notification effect before transition. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein a notification is made that a predetermined transition condition is established in the post-transition notification effect. A variable winning device that changes between a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous;
The game control microcomputer
Round execution means for executing the round controlled by the variable winning device in the first state up to a predetermined number of times;
An end time selecting means for selecting a game end time from a plurality of types of time until the variable display starts after the predetermined number of rounds have ended;
Information transmitting means for transmitting end effect execution information for executing the end notification effect for notifying the end of the specific gaming state at the time selected by the end time selecting means,
The effect control microcomputer executes an end notification effect based on the reception of the end effect execution information,
When it is determined that the post-transition notification effect is executed during the game end time, the information transmitting means transmits the end effect execution information including the execution start information for starting the post-transfer notification effect,
The end time selection means has a longer time as the game end time when the execution start information is included in the end effect execution information than when the execution start information is not included in the end effect execution information. The gaming machine according to claim 8 to be selected.

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