JP4672478B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  A gaming machine according to 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 displays and displays a display result; and an operation unit that outputs an operation signal in response to a predetermined operation. And a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, and a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state in which a display result of variable display of identification information is likely to be the specific display result compared to the normal state after the specific gaming state ends.

  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 changing the display state by variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device. In some cases, it is configured to be controllable to a specific game state advantageous to the player.

  The specific game state means a state that is given a predetermined game value and is advantageous to the player. Specifically, the specific game state is, for example, a state that is advantageous for a player who easily wins a game medium (a jackpot game state) in a state of a special variable winning device (also referred to as a “big prize opening”), and is advantageous for a player. A state in which a predetermined game value such as a state in which a right to enter a state is generated, a state in which a condition for paying out a prize game medium is easily established, or the like 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) that is determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the special variable prize-winning device is released a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a game medium is easily won. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of special variable winning devices, the special variable winning device is closed. The number of times the special variable winning device is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the special variable winning device is closed when the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in a specific area (also referred to as “V zone”) provided in the special variable winning device) is not established at the time when the special variable winning device is closed. In some cases, the big hit gaming state ends.

  Moreover, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are stopped, swung, and enlarged in a state that continues for a predetermined time and matches the specific display result. The possibility of big hits continues before the final result is displayed due to a reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol changing. An effect performed in a state in which the player is in a state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not the specific display result, it becomes “displacement” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, when a special condition is established such that the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a special specific display result (special display result) of the specific display results in the variable display device, the probability of a big hit occurring thereafter is reached. There are gaming machines configured to transition to a high probability state (also referred to as a “probability variation state”) that increases. In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with operation means that can be operated by the player and configured to execute a predetermined effect display based on the operation of the player.

In such a gaming machine, there is a game machine that stops variable display of symbols in accordance with the operation of the operation means and derives and displays the display result (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is one that determines one of the symbol variable display patterns in the variable display device in accordance with the operation of the operation means (for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2003-310948 A JP 2004-202121 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the operating means is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the symbol is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed. Moreover, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, when the operating means is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the predetermined variable display pattern is determined. Thus, even if the player does not operate the operation means, because the predetermined effect appears when the validity period has expired is performed, a possibility to lose interest and expectation for the operating means of the player there were.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to improve a sense of expectation for operation of the operation means in a gaming machine provided with the operation means.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention gives an opportunity to execute a notification effect by an operation, and if a player does not perform an operation, the specified notification effect is immediately after the effective period of operation has elapsed. Is not executed, and a specified notification effect is executed after a predetermined period of time. Specifically, in the invention of claim 1, a variable display device (for example, a display result is derived and displayed by performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them) A special symbol display 8 and a variable display device 9) and an operation means (for example, an operation button 120) for outputting an operation signal in response to a predetermined operation, and the variable display device has a specific display result (for example, a big hit) When a symbol is derived and displayed, it is shifted to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and when a predetermined transition condition (for example, a probability variation symbol is derived and displayed) is established, it is advantageous for the player. The special gaming state in which the display result of the variable display of the identification information is likely to be the specific display result as compared with the case where the specific game state is shifted to the normal state after the specific game state is ended. (E.g., a probability change state, a short time state) and whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display device is the specific display result (for example, a special symbol normal process jackpot determination process) A portion for determining whether or not to win a jackpot at step; step S56) and whether or not to satisfy the predetermined transition condition (for example, a portion for determining a big jackpot symbol of a special symbol in a special symbol stop symbol setting process; step; S104 to step S105) is a pre-determining means (for example, a function of the game control microcomputer 60 that determines the big hit in the special symbol normal processing big hit determination process). A portion for determining whether or not the special symbol jackpot symbol is determined by the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S104 to step S10) )), And when it is determined that the display result is the specific display result and the predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, Y in step S57 of the special symbol normal process). ), A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the transition condition has been established (for example, a function of the effect control microcomputer 101, and a re-lottery process table corresponding to the decorative symbol variation pattern in step S851) A portion for controlling the rendering device (for example, variable display device 9, speaker 27, lamp / LED, etc.) according to the process data set in the selected process table (step S852), and the big hit re-lottery flag in step S857 Is set and step S929 in the round process or step S9 in the post-round process is set. A part for selecting a process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation based on the input of the operation signal from the operation button 120 at 60 and controlling the effect device according to the process data set in the selected process table (step S932, S963)), and a predetermined validity in the variable display of the identification information that has been determined by the pre-determining means that the display result is the specific display result and that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Signal determination means for determining whether or not the operation signal is output from the operation means within the period (for example, the function of the production control microcomputer 101, which is within the effective period in step S850 of the decorative symbol variation processing) A portion for determining whether or not an operation signal is input from the operation button 120), and the signal determination means When serial operation signal is determined to perform the notification effect during variable display period of the identification information when it is determined that the output is made, the determination to the effect that the operation signal is not output has been made The notification effect determining means for determining that the notification effect is not executed during the variable display period of the identification information (for example, the function of the effect control microcomputer 101, the operation signal in step S850 of the decorative pattern variation process) Is selected, the process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation is selected, and it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed during the variation display. In step S850 of the decorative symbol variation process, the operation signal is determined. Is set, and the jackpot re-lottery flag is set based on the expiration of the validity period timer in step S856. A portion to be determined to perform the re-drawing effect at jackpot gaming (step S851, S857)), wherein the notification effect execution means, wherein during the variable display period of the identification information by the notification effect determination means When the decision to execute the notification effect is made, the notification effect (for example, FIG. 28 (A) to FIG. 28) is displayed during the variable display period of the identification information for which the display result is determined to be the specific display result. The first notification effect executing means (for example, the function of the effect control microcomputer 101, which is an effect shown in FIG. 28 (J)), and an operation signal is input from the operation button 120 in step S850 of the decorative symbol variation process. In step S851, a re-lottery process table corresponding to the decorative symbol variation pattern is selected and set in the selected process table. A part for controlling the effect device (for example, variable display device 9, speaker 27, lamp / LED, etc.) according to the process data; step S852), and the notification effect determining means performs the notification effect during the variable information display period. When it is determined not to execute, the notification effect is displayed during the variable display period of the identification information in which the determination that the display result is the specific display result and the determination that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied is made. Second notification effect execution means for executing the notification effect during execution of the specific game state without execution or after completion of the specific game state (for example, the function of the microcomputer 101 for effect control, When an operation signal is not input from the operation button 120 within the effective period in step S856, step S856 is performed. 57, a big hit re-lottery flag is set, and a process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery big hit operation based on the input of the operation signal from the operation button 120 in step S929 in the round process or step S960 in the post-round process is created. And a portion for controlling the rendering device according to the process data set in the selected process table; steps S932 and S963).

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, effective time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time in the effective period or the remaining time of the effective period (for example, the function of the production control microcomputer 101, which is used for the decorative pattern changing process) And subtracting 1 from the effective period timer; step S855) and effective time display means for displaying the measurement result by the effective time measuring means (for example, the function of the production control microcomputer 101, based on the process data). A step of controlling the effect device and controlling the display of the remaining time display 9b on the variable display device 9; step S920).

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the second notification effect executing means outputs the operation signal from the operating means during the specific gaming state or within a predetermined effective period after the specific gaming state ends. The notification effect is executed (for example, the result derivation effect is performed based on the input of the operation signal from the operation button 120 in step S929 during the round process, step S960 in the post-round process, and step S989 in the jackpot end effect process). Step S932, S963, S994).

  Further, in the invention of claim 4, the second notification effect executing means is in the specific game state when the operation signal is output from the operation means within a predetermined effective period in the specific game state. An in-specific notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect (for example, a function of the microcomputer 101 for effect control, in which an operation signal is input from the operation button 120 in step S929 in the round process and step S960 in the post-round process). A portion for executing a result derivation effect based on the above; steps S932, S963), and when the operation signal is not output from the operation means within the effective period in the specific game state, the specific game state ends A post-specific notification effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 10) that executes the notification effect later. A step of selecting a process table corresponding to the redraw lottery effect at the end in step S946 of the in-round process, and controlling the effect device in the jackpot end effect process based on the process data; step S980); , Including.

  Further, in the invention of claim 5, based on a game control microcomputer (for example, a game control microcomputer 60) for controlling the progress of the game and a control signal (for example, an effect control command) from the game control microcomputer. Display control microcomputer (for example, production control microcomputer 101) for controlling the display of the variable display device, the operation means to the display control microcomputer based on the operation, the operation signal (for example, , And the game control microcomputer starts variable display of the identification information on the variable display device based on the predetermining means and the determination result by the predetermining means. Variable display time from display to derivation and display of display results (example For example, variable display data selection means (for example, a function of the microcomputer 60 for game control) that selects variable display data (for example, a variation pattern) that can specify a variation time from a plurality of types of predetermined variable display data. The step of executing the variation pattern setting process; step S302) and the variable display signal (for example, the variation pattern command) that can identify the variable display data selected by the variable display data selection means are displayed on the display control microcomputer. Variable display signal transmission means (for example, a function of the game control microcomputer 60, which transmits a variation pattern command in a decorative symbol command control process; step S27), and the display control micro The computer uses the variable display signal from the variable display signal transmitting means. The variable display executing means for executing the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device based on the display, and deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display of the identification information when the variable display time specified by the variable display data has elapsed (For example, it is a function of the production control microcomputer 101, and the decorative design variation pattern is determined based on the content of the variation pattern command in step S820 of the decorative design normal processing, and the decorative design variation is performed based on the decorative design variation pattern. In step S845 of the intermediate process, the variable display device 9 performs variable display of the decorative symbol, and when the variable time timer times out in step S841, the decorative symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed), and the notification effect is executed. Means, the signal determination means, and the notification effect determination means, and the first notification effect executor The stage is an execution period adjusting means for adjusting the execution period of the notification effect according to the operation timing when the operation signal is detected by the operation detecting means (for example, the function of the effect control microcomputer 101). 37. A part for adjusting the end timing of the result derivation effect by adjusting the execution period of the tilt effect shown in 37; step S851 to step S852) is provided.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the display control microcomputer is a notification effect execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect (for example, a function of the effect control microcomputer 101, re-lottery). A determination result signal (for example, a determination result signal that can specify the determination result of the prior determination means when transmitting the variable display signal). Determination result signal transmission means for transmitting a determination result command (for example, a function of the game control microcomputer 60, which sets a determination result command in steps S103, S107, and S108 of the special symbol stop symbol setting process, A part to be transmitted in the symbol command control process; step S27), wherein the notification effect execution determination means is the variable table. Whether or not to execute the notification effect by the first notification effect execution means or the second notification effect execution means based on the variable display signal from the signal transmission means or the determination result signal from the determination result signal transmission means it is determined (e.g., determination result command performs probability variation jackpot designation command or a non-probability variation big hit whether to execute the re-drawing effect based on the reception of the specified command determined as) the characterized.

Further, in the invention of claim 7, a variable display device (for example, special symbol display) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result And a variable display device 9) and an operation means (for example, an operation button 120) for outputting an operation signal in response to a predetermined operation, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device A transition is made to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and when the first transition condition (for example, the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed) is established, the transition to the specific gaming state advantageous to the player is made. After the specific gaming state ends, the display result of the variable display of the identification information shifts to a high probability state (for example, the probability variation state) in which the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result at a higher rate than in the normal state When the second transition condition (for example, a non-probability variable symbol is derived or displayed, or a time-short-hit symbol is derived and displayed) is transferred to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and after the specific gaming state is completed, Compared to the state, the variable display time (for example, the variation time) from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the time when the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed is shortened. It is a gaming machine to be controlled, and it is determined whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display device is the specific display result (for example, whether or not a big hit is determined in the big symbol determination process of the special symbol normal process) Portion; step S56) and whether or not the first transition condition is satisfied (for example, a portion for determining the special symbol jackpot symbol in the special symbol stop symbol setting process; step S10) To step S105) and whether or not the second transition condition is satisfied (for example, a portion for determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol stop symbol setting process; step S104 to step S105) of the display result Predetermining means for determining before derivation display (for example, a function of the microcomputer 60 for game control that determines whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing big hit determination processing (step S56) and the special symbol A portion (step S104 to step S105) for determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol in the stop symbol setting process and the variable display device starts variable display of the identification information provided corresponding to the normal state. Normal variable display data set with multiple types of variable display data that can specify the variable display time from display to display of the display result Display table (for example, normal state variation pattern table (TH, TR, TA)) and a display result after starting variable display of the identification information on the variable display device, corresponding to the high probability state A high-probability variable display data table (for example, a variation pattern table for probability variation state (KH, KR, KA)) in which a plurality of types of variable display data capable of specifying variable display time until derivation display is set, and the time reduction A short time when a plurality of types of variable display data are set corresponding to a state and capable of specifying a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display device to the display of the display result. Data storage means (for example, main board 3) for storing variable display data tables (for example, time-varying state variation pattern tables (JH, JR, JA)). ROM 54) and variable display data table selection means for selecting one of variable display data tables stored in the data storage means according to the gaming state of the gaming machine (for example, effect control micro A function of the computer 101 for selecting a variation pattern table according to the game state; step S800), and the variable selected by the variable display data table selection means based on the determination result by the prior determination means Variable display data selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of variable display data set in the display data table (for example, the function of the production control microcomputer 101, the selected variation pattern table and reception The part that determines the fluctuation pattern according to the fluctuation pattern command And the variable display device executes variable display of identification information based on the variable display data selected by the variable display data selection means, and the variable display time specified by the variable display data has elapsed. Sometimes, variable display executing means for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, the function of the production control microcomputer 101, which is step S820 of the decorative design normal process) To determine the decorative pattern variation pattern based on the contents of the variation pattern command, and execute variable display of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 in step S845 of the decorative symbol variation process based on the decorative symbol variation pattern. When the variable time timer times out in step S841, a decorative symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. And the first transition condition is satisfied when the prior determination unit determines that the display result is the specific display result and determines that the first transition condition is satisfied. Notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying (for example, a function of the microcomputer 101 for effect control, selecting a re-lottery process table corresponding to the decorative symbol variation pattern in step S851, and selecting the selected process table. A portion (step S852) for controlling a rendering device (for example, variable display device 9, speaker 27, lamp / LED, etc.) according to the set process data, and a big lottery re-lottery flag is set in step S857, and a step of processing in round An operation signal is input from the operation button 120 in step S929 or post-round processing step S960. A part for selecting a process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation based on the result and controlling the effect device according to the process data set in the selected process table (steps S932, S963)), and the advance The operation signal from the operation means within a predetermined effective period in the variable display of the identification information in which the determination means determines that the display result is the specific display result and the determination that the first transition condition is satisfied. A signal determination means for determining whether or not an operation signal is input from the operation button 120 within the effective period in step S850 of the decorative design variation processing, for example, as a function of the production control microcomputer 101. A portion for determining whether or not the operation signal is output by the signal determination means. Wherein during the variable display period of identification information decided to perform the notification effect, the notification effect during variable display period of the identification information when the determination to the effect that the operation signal is not output has been made when After the re-lottery jackpot operation is performed based on the input of the operation signal in step S850 of the decorative pattern changing process, for example, the notification effect determining means for determining that the control is not executed. The process table corresponding to the effect is selected and it is determined to execute the re-lottery effect during the variation display, and an operation signal is not input in step S850 of the decorative symbol variation process. To set the jackpot re-lottery flag based on the time-out and execute the re-lottery effect in the jackpot game A portion to be determined (steps S851, S857), and the notification effect executing means is determined to execute the notification effect during the variable display period of the identification information by the notification effect determining means. The notification effect (for example, FIG. 28 (A) to FIG. 28) during the variable display period of the identification information in which the determination that the display result is the specific display result and the determination that the first transition condition is satisfied is made. The first notification effect executing means (for example, the function of the effect control microcomputer 101, which is an effect shown in FIG. 28 (J)), and an operation signal is input from the operation button 120 in step S850 of the decorative symbol variation process. In step S851, a re-lottery process table corresponding to the decorative symbol variation pattern is selected and set in the selected process table. Effect device according Rosesudeta (e.g., variable display device 9, a speaker 27, a lamp · LED, etc.) portion for controlling; step S852), the notification effect during variable display period of the identification information by the notification effect determination means When it is determined not to execute, the notification effect is displayed during the variable display period of the identification information in which the determination that the display result is the specific display result and the determination that the first transition condition is satisfied is made. Execution of the second notification effect for executing the notification effect on the condition that the operation signal is output from the operation means within a predetermined effective period after execution of the specific game state or after completion of the specific game state without executing Means (for example, the function of the production control microcomputer 101, and the effective period in step S856 of the decorative symbol variation process) When the operation signal is not input from the operation button 120, the big hit re-lottery flag is set in step S857, and the operation signal is input from the operation button 120 in step S929 during the round process or step S960 in the post-round process. A step of selecting a process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation and controlling the effect device according to the process data set in the selected process table; steps S932, S963), When the determination means determines that the first transition condition is satisfied, the variable display data table selection means, on the condition that no operation signal is output from the operation means within the effective period, The time is reduced until the variable display of the identification information is executed a predetermined number of times on the variable display device. A variable display data table is selected (for example, when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, a variation pattern to be used in the short time state by the effect control microcomputer 101 is selected. The variation pattern table to be set is set to a variation pattern table using the set variation pattern table; step S820).

  Further, in the invention of claim 8, a variable display device (for example, special symbol display) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result And a variable display device 9) and an operation means (for example, an operation button 120) for outputting an operation signal in response to a predetermined operation, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. A specific game that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition (for example, a probability variation symbol is derived and displayed) is established by shifting to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when the derivation is displayed. The special game state (e.g., the display result of the variable display of the identification information is likely to be the specific display result compared to the normal state after the transition to the state and the specific game state ends) If, probability variation state, a game machine to transition to the time reduction state), whether or not said variable display device said specific display results display results derived displayed (e.g., the jackpot determination processing special symbol normal processing A portion for determining whether or not to make a big hit; step S56) and whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, a portion for determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol stop symbol setting process; step S104) To step S105), prior determination means (for example, a function of the game control microcomputer 60, which determines whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing big hit determination process) Part to be determined (step S56) and special symbol stop symbol setting process to determine a special symbol jackpot symbol (steps S104 to S105)) When the prior decision means decides that the display result is the specific display result and decides to establish the predetermined transition condition (for example, Y in step S57 of the special symbol normal process), Notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the transition condition has been established (for example, a function of the effect control microcomputer 101, and a process corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation in step S930 of the round process) A portion for selecting a table and controlling a rendering device (for example, variable display device 9, speaker 27, lamp / LED, etc.) according to the process data set in the selected process table (step S932), and step S961 of round post-processing To select the process table corresponding to the production after the re-lottery jackpot operation, and select the selected process table. A portion for controlling the effect device according to the process data set in the bull (step S963), and a predetermined effective period in the specific gaming state based on the determination that the display result is the specific display result by the predetermining means wherein determining signal determining means for determining whether or not the operation signal is output from the operation means (for example within, a function of the performance control microcomputer 101, at step S960 in step S929 and the round post-round during processing A portion for determining whether or not an operation signal is input from the operation button 120 within the effective period), and when the specific game state is being executed when the signal determination means determines that the operation signal has been output. When it is decided to execute the notification effect and it is determined that the operation signal has not been output. The notification effect determining means for determining that the notification effect is not to be executed during execution of the specific gaming state (for example, the function of the microcomputer for effect control 101, the operation signal being input in step S929 in the round process) Based on the above, it is determined that the process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation is selected and the re-lottery effect is executed during the jackpot gaming state, and the operation signal is not input in step S929 during the round process. And a portion for setting a re-lottery flag at the end based on the expiration of the validity period timer in step S935 and deciding to execute the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit gaming state (steps S930 and S937)). And the notification effect executing means during execution of the specific gaming state by the notification effect determining means. When the determination to execute the notification effect is made, the notification notification effect during the specific time (for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 31 (K) to 31 (M)) is executed during the execution of the specific gaming state. Execution means (for example, a function table of the production control microcomputer 101, and a process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation based on the input of the operation signal from the operation button 120 in step S929 during the round process) A part for selecting and controlling an effect device (for example, variable display device 9, speaker 27, lamp / LED, etc.) according to the process data set in the selected process table; When it is determined that the notification effect is not executed while the gaming state is being executed, the specific gaming state is being executed. The post-specific notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect after the specific gaming state is finished without executing the notification effect (for example, the function of the microcomputer 101 for effect control, and the operation button in step S960 of the round post-processing) A part for selecting a process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation based on the input of the operation signal from 120, and controlling the effector according to the process data set in the selected process table; step S963); It is provided with.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the prior determination means determines that the display result is the specific display result, the operation means within the predetermined effective period in the variable display of the identification information for which the determination has been made. When it is determined not to perform the notification effect during the variable display period of the identification information based on the fact that the operation signal is not output, the determination that the display result is the specific display result and the determination that the transition condition is satisfied In order to execute the notification effect during execution of the specific gaming state or after the completion of the specific gaming state without executing the notification effect during the variable display period of the identification information, the transition condition is established by not operating the operating means. It is possible to give an impression as if it were not, and to improve the expectation for the operation of the operation means.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, the player can easily determine whether or not the operation means is effective in order to clarify the effective period during which the operation of the operation means is effective.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the notification effect is executed based on the output of the operation signal during the specific gaming state or within the predetermined effective period after the end of the specific gaming state, the operation means must be operated. An impression that the transition condition is not satisfied can be given, and a sense of expectation for the operation of the operation means can be improved.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, when the operating signal within the valid period in a specific game state has not been output, for performing notification effect after a specific game state ends, transition condition is satisfied and does not operate the operation means Can improve the sense of expectation for the operation of the operation means, and even if the operation means is not operated during the specific gaming state, the transition condition is satisfied after the specific gaming state ends. Since it can be notified whether or not, the player is not distrusted.

  According to the invention of claim 5, in order to adjust the execution period of the notification effect according to the operation timing when the operation signal is detected by the operation detection means, for example, the variable display time measured by the game control microcomputer The end timing can coincide with the end timing of the execution period of the notification effect executed by the effect control microcomputer, and the time recognition between the game control microcomputer and the display control microcomputer can be matched.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the display control microcomputer variable display signal or the determination result based on the signal to perform the notification effect by the first notification effect execution unit and / or the second notification effect execution unit whether the Since the determination is performed, the notification effect can be executed without increasing the number of control signals, and the control burden on the game control microcomputer can be reduced.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, when the prior decision means determines that the first transition condition is satisfied, the identification information is based on the fact that the operation signal is not output from the operation means within the effective period. When it is decided not to perform the notification effect during the variable display period, the operation means is operated to select the time variable display data table until the variable display device performs variable display of the identification information a predetermined number of times. By not doing so, it is possible to give an impression that the transition condition has not been established, and it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for the operation of the operation means.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, the determination is made based on the fact that the operation signal from the operation means is not detected within the predetermined effective period in the specific game state when the determination to execute the notification effect is made. When it is decided not to execute the notification effect during execution of the gaming state, the notification effect that notifies whether the transition condition is satisfied after the specific gaming state ends without executing the notification effect during execution of the specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to give an impression that the transition condition is not satisfied by not operating the operation means, and it is possible to improve the expectation for the operation of the operation means.

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

  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 a slot machine or a pachinlot machine (a slot machine in which a game is performed using a game ball). It can also be applied to other gaming machines such as parrot machines and slit slot machines).

  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). And a structure including: In FIG. 1, the front side in the paper direction is referred to as a front surface, and the back side is referred to as a back surface.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the front surface of the front frame of the game frame located on 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 that is an area surrounded by a hitting rail standing on the surface of the game board 6 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  On the left and right sides near the center of the game area 7, there are provided variable display devices 9 each including a plurality of variable display units for variable display (variable display) of decorative symbols as identification information. In this example, the variable display device 9 has three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  The variable display device 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD). In this embodiment, the symbols “0” to “9” are used as decorative symbols displayed on the three variable display portions of the variable display device 9. Then, the decorative symbols are variably displayed by displaying the decorative symbols in order from “0” in each display area of the variable display device 9.

  Above the variable display device 9, there is provided a special symbol display 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers “0” to “9”. The variable display device 9 is provided corresponding to the special symbol display 8. In addition, 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.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a start winning opening 14 is provided below the variable display device 9. The variable winning ball device 15 can be changed between an open state in which a game ball is easily won by a solenoid 16 and a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a.

  Under the variable display device 9, special symbol start memory indicator 18 consisting of four LED for displaying the number of effective winning ball number i.e. starting winning storage containing the game ball is provided in the start winning opening 14. In other words, up to four of the starting winning memory numbers are displayed in the winning order. Special symbol start memory indicator 18, each time there is a valid start the starting winning opening 14, increasing the number of LED to be lighted state 1, 1 reduced each time the variable display by the variable display device 9 is started. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4 in this example) is provided for the number of start winning memories by winning to the start winning opening 14, but the upper limit number may not be provided.

  An open / close plate 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit state) is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The opening / closing plate 20 is means for opening and closing a special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus). The winning ball guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the count switch 23.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display for changing the display is started on the normal symbol display 10 arranged between the variable display device 9 and the special symbol display 8. To do. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, the left lamp (○ lamp) is lit at the end of variable display. If the right lamp (× lamp) lights up, it will be off. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol: ◯), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. Note that the probability of hitting a normal symbol is, for example, 1/13. On the left and right sides of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls entered in the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a prize at the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39, and winning of 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 game state notification lamp 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided around the left and right of the game area 7. That is, in this example, the gaming state notification lamp 25 is used to determine whether the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state) or a short time state (time shortening state and low probability state). The player is notified whether there is a normal state (low probability state). For example, in the probability variation state, only the gaming state notification lamp 25 located on the left side of the gaming area 7 is turned on, and in the short time state, only the gaming state notification lamp 25 located on the right side of the gaming area 7 is turned on. Good. Further, the gaming state may be notified by changing the lighting color of the gaming state notification lamp 25.

  In the lower part of the game area 7, there is an out port 26 for absorbing game balls that have not won. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  Further, in this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. It has been. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with lamps and LEDs as light emitters in various places. Further, a ball lending unit 50 (only the reference numeral shown in FIG. 2) that enables lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, an operation button 120 is provided above the hitting operation handle 5 as an operation means that can be operated by the player. This operation button 120 is operated by the player during the execution of the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol which will be described later. When the operation button 120 is pressed by the player, it is turned on when the electrode comes into contact with it, and an on signal (detection signal) is mounted on the board (in this embodiment, an effect control board described later) 80 is output to the production control microcomputer 101 (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the operation button 120 is provided above the hitting operation handle 5, but the operation button 120 only needs to be provided at a position that can be operated by the player. It may be provided at other locations.

  The gaming machine, the drive motor is driven in response to the player operates the hitting operation handle 5, is launched into play field 7 gaming balls by utilizing the rotational force of the driving motor (firing motor 94 to be described later) A ball striking device (not shown) is provided. The game balls launched from the ball hitting device are discharged above the game area 7 through a ball striking rail standing in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then flow down the game area 7.

  If the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol variable display can be started (for example, the state where the big hit gaming state has been completed or the previous variable display has been completed). In the finished state), the special symbol display 8 starts variable display (variation) of the special symbol and the variable display device 9 starts variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of start winning memories stored in the special symbol start memory display 18 is increased by one.

  The variable symbol special display on the special symbol display 8 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a specific game state, that is, a jackpot game state. In this state, it is specially variable by opening the opening / closing plate 20 until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won a big winning opening. A winning device (a winning device constituted by a large winning opening and the opening / closing plate 20, which can be changed into an open state in which a game ball can be won by the opening / closing plate 20 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won) is opened. It should be noted that until a certain period of time elapses after the open / close plate 20 is opened and the special variable winning device is opened, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins a big winning opening, One round in the state. In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state is continued for 15 rounds. It should be noted that a plurality of jackpot gaming states (for example, “7 round jackpot” for continuing seven rounds of the jackpot gaming state, “15 round jackpots” for continuing the jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds, etc.) with different rounds to be continued are provided. May be.

  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, the synchronization means that the variable display period is the same. When the special symbol display 8 stops and displays the big hit symbol (for example, “7”), the decorative symbols displayed on the left, middle, and right variable display portions of the variable display device 9 are aligned with the same symbol. The display is stopped in a state (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.). Hereinafter, the stop display in the state where the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are aligned on the variable display device 9 is expressed as a big hit symbol (specific display result) of the decorative symbols is displayed.

  In this example, the special symbol display 8 is constituted by a 7-segment display and performs segment display. The variable display of the special symbol is performed by changing and displaying “0” to “9” and “−” in order on the 7-segment display. In the special symbol display 8, when the stop symbol when the variable display is finished is "0" to "9", it means a big hit, and when it is "-", it means a loss. The probability that the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is a big hit is, for example, 2/630 (= 1/315) and the same probability. Note that the special symbol may have multiple digits.

  Moreover, in this example, the special symbol start memory | storage display 18 and the normal symbol start memory | storage display 41 are comprised by LED. Further, the normal symbol display 10 and the gaming state notification lamp 25 are constituted by lamps, and the variable display device 9 is constituted by an LCD. The decorative symbols are displayed by, for example, three symbols of left, middle, and right, and for example, ten numbers “0” to “9” are used for each of the left, middle, and right symbols. And, if the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right of the stop symbol are the same, it means that “hit” is indicated (sometimes simply called “hit”). In the case of a stop symbol, it means that “displacement” is suggested (sometimes simply referred to as “disconnection”). In addition, you may make it perform the display effect by the variable display apparatus 9 by identification information, such as a character. For example, when a display effect is performed by a character, it may be possible to suggest a big hit by, for example, displaying a baseball player and hitting a home run.

  When a predetermined transition condition (also referred to as a first transition condition) is satisfied, specifically, when the special symbol at the time of stopping in the special symbol indicator 8 is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) with a probability variation, Next, the probability of a big hit increases. In other words, it is more advantageous for a player having a certain probability change state (special game state: a state in which the probability that the display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result is improved compared to the normal state, also referred to as a high probability state). It becomes a state. In the probability variation state, for example, the probability of the next big hit is about 10/630, and is increased to about 5 times that in the normal state (about 2/630).

  In this example, when a big hit is made, the probability of being a probability big hit (probability change entry rate) is set to one half. The probability variation state continues until a predetermined probability variation termination condition is satisfied (for example, until the next big hit occurs).

  The probability variation state may be continued until the next big hit occurs or until a predetermined number of special symbols are variably displayed. Furthermore, the lottery of whether or not to end the probability variation state may be performed using a random number, and the probability variation state may be terminated according to the lottery result.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined transition condition (also referred to as a second transition condition different from the first transition condition) is satisfied, specifically, a big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8. In particular, when the big hit gaming state is finished, it is more advantageous for the player in a short time state (special gaming state: a state in which the variable display period of the variable display of the identification information of a predetermined number of times is shorter than that in the normal state). It becomes a state. In the short time state, for example, the number of times that a 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 the normal state that is not the short time state. . Accordingly, the time reduction state compared with the normal state, a state in which the number is increased the variation display of the special symbols per unit time is executed, as a result, the big hit is increased probability of occurrence per unit time It becomes a state. In order to increase the number of times that a start winning is generated per unit time, for example, one or both of the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased compared to the normal state in the short time state. Or the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display 10 may be shortened.

  After the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8, in this example, until a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) special symbols). Until the variable display is performed). Then, when the time shortening end condition is satisfied, the time shortening state is ended, and control in the normal state is started. In this embodiment, control in the short time state is also executed in the above-described certainty variation state. Note that the control in the short-time state may not be executed in the probability variation state. In this case, the probability variation state in which the control in the time-short state is executed (probability short-time state) and the probability change state in which the control in the time-short state is not executed ( (Probability non-short-time state) and a plurality of types of probability variation states may be provided.

  When the game ball wins the gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 10 is in a state where the normal symbol is variably displayed. Further, 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 time. Further, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

  For example, a decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that is a part of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the left and right display portions of the left, middle, and right variable display portions in the variable display device 9. The variable display section in the middle is still in the variable display (variation) state, and all or some of the symbols of the variable display section constitute all or part of the jackpot symbol, and the variable display (variation) is synchronized. (For example, variable display (variation) is performed on all of the left, middle, and right variable display portions in the variable display device 9, and the variable display (variation) is performed with the same symbols always present). State) is a reach mode (reach).

  Further, in the reach mode (reach), an effect different from normal is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach mode (reach) in the variable display device 9 are called reach effects. In addition, in the reach mode (reach), a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration pattern, etc.)) or a background display mode of the variable display device 9 (for example, Color).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main board 31 includes a basic circuit (game control microcomputer 60) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, a count switch 23, and winning port switches 29a, 30a, and 33a. , 39a to the basic circuit 53, an input driver circuit 58 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 20 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53, , Is installed.

  Note that the switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball is not limited. Each of the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a that perform winning detection is also a winning detection means. Note that the winning detection means may be configured to collectively detect the respective game balls that have won separately a plurality of winning openings. In addition, even if a pass gate such as the gate switch 32a is used, if a prize ball is to be paid out, a game ball enters the pass gate is a prize, and a switch ( For example, the gate switch 32a) serves as a winning detection means.

  Further, according to the data given from the basic circuit 53, the jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot, the effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning balls used to start the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8, and the probability variation are generated. An information output circuit 64 is provided for outputting an information output signal such as probability variation information indicating this to an external device such as a hall computer.

  The basic circuit 53 includes a game control microcomputer 60 and an I / O port unit 57. The game control microcomputer 60 is controlled according to a ROM 54 that stores a game control (game control) program and the like, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory (variation data storage means that stores variation data), and a program. This is realized by the CPU 56 that performs the operation. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 60. That is, the game control microcomputer 60 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 55. For this reason, the ROM 54 may be externally attached. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be built in the game control microcomputer 60.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 60 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 60 will be executed (or processed) hereinafter. The game control microcomputer 60 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the power supply of the backup power supply is disabled). At least data (special symbol process flag, state data, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control microcomputer 60 is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control microcomputer 60 is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power failure or the like is restored. is there.

  A power supply board (not shown) is a board for generating a DC power supply (DC30V, DC24V, DC12V, DC5V) obtained by rectifying and smoothing an AC power supply (AC24V). Further, the power supply board backs up (holds) the storage contents of the RAM of each of the boards 31, 37, and 80 while the drive power is not supplied to the CPUs of the main board 31, the payout control board 37, and the effect control board 80. ) Backup power is supplied to each of the substrates 31, 37, and 80 for storage. The power supply board monitors a DC power supply (for example, DC 30 V), and outputs a power-off signal when it detects that the DC power supply has become a predetermined voltage or less. Then, when the power-off signal is output from the power supply board, the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 perform processing for backup.

  In this example, a direct current power supply (DC 30 V in this example) is monitored as power supply monitoring means for detecting whether or not the supply of power is stopped (power is cut off). Exemplified what outputs a power-off signal when it is detected that the voltage is below a predetermined voltage, but is not limited to this, monitoring the presence or absence of a full-wave rectified waveform in the middle of converting alternating current (AC24V) to direct current, A power-off signal may be output when the waveform cannot be detected for a predetermined period. That is, the object to be monitored is not limited to the voltage, and may be a full-wave rectified waveform or a half-wave rectified waveform as long as it can detect that the power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reduced.

  Further, in this example, a power off signal is input from the input ports on the main board 31 and the payout control board 37, and a backup process is executed when it is determined that the power off signal is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a power-off signal may be input to the NMI terminal and a process for backing up in a non-maskable interrupt process may be executed. Also, the power interruption signal is input to the NMI terminal, the power interruption flag is set according to the input of the power interruption signal, the state of the electric interruption flag is monitored by the timer interrupt process or the main process, and the electric interruption flag is If set, a process for backing up may be executed.

  The hitting ball launching device for hitting and launching the game ball launches the game ball toward the game area 7 as the launch motor 94 rotates. A power signal for firing 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 ball lending unit 50 to the touch sensor substrate 90 via the interface substrate 66. The touch sensor mounted on the touch sensor substrate 90 detects that the player is touching the hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5. 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 ball lending unit 50 are the touch sensor. The signal is input to another AND circuit on the substrate 90, and a signal is output from the other AND circuit to the firing motor 94. Accordingly, when the detection signal is not output from the touch sensor because the VL signal from the ball lending unit 50 is not output to the touch sensor substrate 90 or the player does not touch the hitting operation handle 5, The drive of the motor 94 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 60 and variably displays the decorative symbols. Display control of the variable display device 9 is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of 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. The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 101 including an effect control CPU and RAM (not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. 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.

  In the effect control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and responds to a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31. The production control command is received via the input port 103. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the variable display device 9 using the LCD based on the production control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the main board 31 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 main board 31). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a signal direction regulating means. Incidentally, the effect control commands and effect control INT signal from the main board 31 may be input by the performance control board 80 via the relay substrate, in this case, produce a signal inputted from the main board 31 A unidirectional circuit may be mounted as a signal direction regulating means that passes only in the direction toward the control board 80 (no signal is passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board). For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 101 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output driver 104. A bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line such as a write / read signal) that is input to and output from the production control microcomputer 101 is extended to the lamp driver board 35 via the bus driver 105. .

  In the lamp driver board 35, the bus input from the effect control microcomputer 101 is connected to the output port 352 via the bus receiver 351. A signal for driving each lamp output from the output port 352 is amplified by the lamp driver 354 and supplied 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, a signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED driving circuit 355 and supplied to each LED provided on the frame side such as the award ball LED 51, the ball break LED 52, and the button built-in LED 120a. . The button built-in LED 120 a is an LED built in the operation button 120. The button built-in LED 120a may be an LED capable of emitting a plurality of types of emission colors, or an LED capable of emitting a single color.

  In this embodiment, the lamps / LEDs provided on the frame side are controlled by effect control means including the effect control microcomputer 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, data for controlling the variable display device 9 and lamps / LEDs are stored in the ROM. The production control microcomputer 101 controls the variable display device 9 and the lamps / LEDs based on the data stored in the ROM. Then, the lamp / LED is driven via the output port 352 mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and each driver or drive circuit.

  The effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 are independent boards, but are installed in a single box on the back of the gaming machine, for example.

  In the audio output board 70, the sound number data from the effect control board 80 is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 by a digital signal processor, for example, via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates a signal (a signal representing voice, sound effect, etc.) corresponding to the read data, and outputs the signal 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.

  In this embodiment, the signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are output by the unidirectional communication in the direction from the production control microcomputer 101 to the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70. The microcomputer 101 and the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 may be transmitted by bidirectional communication (communication in which a response signal is transmitted from the signal reception side to the transmission side).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by game control means (game control microcomputer 60: 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 60 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the game control microcomputer 60 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 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 60 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 60 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (not shown) input via the input port only once (step S7). When ON is detected in the confirmation, the game control microcomputer 60 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). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the game control microcomputer 60 executes initialization processing. 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 60 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, the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area based on the output of the power-off signal from the power supply board, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the game control microcomputer 60 inverts the value of each bit in the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum. Then, the data is stored in the backup RAM area, and “55H” is set in the backup flag area.

  In this example, checksum data is created and a backup flag is set as a backup process based on the output of a power-off signal from the power supply board, and power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. This is sometimes confirmed, but not limited to this, the process of clearing the output port in the backup process, the process of monitoring whether the power state has been restored (the process of returning at the momentary power failure) ) May be executed. Further, the processing order is not limited to the present embodiment.

  If the check result is normal, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. 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 60 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 left middle right symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag such as a stop flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). As the initialization command is a command for instructing the turn off of and awards commands (with respect to the performance control board 80) showing the initial design of decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 sphere LED51 and burns out LED 52.

  Then, a CTC register provided in the game control microcomputer 60 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 the initial value of the 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 60 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control processes of steps S21 to S33 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 through the input driver circuit 58, and determines their state. Performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of a writing counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S22). The game control microcomputer 60 further performs processing to update the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update processing, display random number update processing: step S23, S24).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(3) Random 3: Determine a special symbol that generates a big hit (for big hit symbol determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Decide whether or not to reach when no big hit is generated (in this example, whether or not to perform reach production with decorative symbols) (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)
In step S22 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 60 determines (1) big hit determination random number, (3) big hit symbol determination random number, and (6) normal symbol determination. The counter for generating a random number for use is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (9) are also used.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a special symbol process (step S25). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. In the special symbol process, a command (effect control 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.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs normal symbol process processing (step S26). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. 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. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a process of setting an effect control command related to display control of the variable display device 9 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command (decorative symbol command control process: step S27). .

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 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 60 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 mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any of the start opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  Then, the gaming control microcomputer 60 executes a test terminal process which is a process of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine (step S30). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (solenoid output processing: step S31). The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16 and 21 in response to a drive command in order to open the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plate 20 in an open state or a closed state.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a state display lamp control process for setting game state display control data for notifying a game state such as a probability change state or a short time state in an output buffer for setting the game state display control data. (Step S32). Here, a drive signal is output in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, and display of the gaming state notification lamp 25 for notifying the gaming state is performed, thereby displaying a display indicating that the state is in a probable change state. Or a display indicating that the time is short.

  Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S33), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S34).

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 60. The special symbol process shown in FIG. 7 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 is executed.

  When the game control microcomputer 60 performs the special symbol process, if the start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. That is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), the start opening switch passing process (step S312) is performed, and then, among the steps S300 to S308, depending on the internal state Do one of the following.

  In the start port switch passing process (step S312), the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether the start winning memory number has reached the maximum value of 4, and if the start winning memory number has not reached 4, the game is started. The winning memory number is increased by 1 (specifically, the count value of the start winning counter is incremented by 1), and the random number values such as jackpot determination random numbers are extracted, and these are determined as the starting winning memory number (starting memory number). Store in the storage area (special symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value. Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. In the start port switch passing process, random numbers 1 to 5 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waits until the variable symbol variable display can be started. When the special symbol variable display can be started, the start winning memory number for the special symbol is confirmed. If the starting winning memorization number is not 0, it is determined whether or not the result of variable symbol special display is a big hit. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): A stop symbol after variable display of the special symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302): A fluctuation pattern is determined according to the value of random 4, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: display of the display result is derived (stop display) after variable display is started). Is determined as the variation time of the variable symbol special display. In addition, a variation time timer that measures the variation time of the determined special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): The special symbol variation is displayed. When the variation time of the special symbol elapses, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): A decorative symbol stop command for instructing stop of the decorative symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Also, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 is stopped. If the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300. It should be noted that the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, the effect control board 80 sets the change time in the change time timer based on the change pattern command from the main board 31 and updates the change time timer to uniquely change the change time of the decorative pattern. What is necessary is just to perform the process which stops the decorative design when it monitors and it determines with the fluctuation | variation time having passed.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the large winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, the process timer sets the execution time of the special winning opening opening process. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.

  Special winning opening open during the processing (step S306): performs processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the control and special winning opening for delivering the effect control commands winning opening rounds displayed in the effect control board 80. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305, and if all rounds are completed, the internal state shifts to step S307. Update to do.

  Big hit end processing (step S307): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 8, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte 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 the special symbol, whether it is out of place, whether it is a jackpot, whether to reach, whether to reach, whether to reduce, etc. A plurality of types are prepared according to the difference in various production modes. In this example, the reach effect is performed using the variable display device 9 that performs variable display of decorative symbols. In addition, you may make it determine with the main board | substrate 31 about whether to perform a notice effect. In this case, the main board 31 may further determine the effect mode when the notice effect is performed.

  Note that “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern without a reach mode. “Normal reach” is a variation pattern with a 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 form (speed, rotation direction, etc.), a character, or the like of a different form 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”. Further, “reach C” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B”. “Normal reach”, “reach A”, “reach B” and “reach C” may or may not result in a big win, and in the case of a big win, a re-lottery effect is executed. There is a case where the re-lottery effect is not executed. The “re-lottery effect” means that the left, middle and right decorative symbols are displayed on the variable display device 9 when it is determined in advance that the jackpot symbol (non-probability variable symbol or probability variable symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9. Are temporarily stopped with the same non-probable symbols (generally non-probable symbols are acceptable but may be outliers) aligned, and the non-probable symbols in the aligned state are re-fluctuated and then the big hit An effect that derives and displays a symbol (non-probability variable symbol or probability variable symbol). In this embodiment, there are cases where the third floor is executed before the start of the jackpot game, during the execution of the jackpot game, or after the end of the jackpot game. The “re-lottery effect” included in the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8 refers to a re-lottery effect that is executed as part of the decoration symbol variation before the start of the big hit game. The detailed description of the re-lottery effect will be described later.

  Furthermore, the “shortening fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the identification information is extremely short. The “short reach variation” is a variation pattern in which the display result is in the reach state, but the reach time of the identification information is extremely short without performing the reach effect.

  Although a part of the variation pattern is illustrated in FIG. 8, various combinations of variation patterns such as reach modes and display results (probability big hit, non-probable big hit) are actually prepared.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table (HT) used in this example. FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern table (normal state HT; normal state variation pattern table; normal state deviation variation pattern table (TH) and normal state reach) used when the gaming state is the normal state. Fluctuation pattern table (TR), normal state big hit time variation pattern table (TA)), and variation pattern table used when the gaming state is a probability variation state (probability variation state HT; probability variation state variation pattern table; probability variation State fluctuation pattern table (KH), probability variation state reach variation pattern table (KR), probability variation state big hit time variation pattern table (KA)), and fluctuations used when the gaming state is a short-time state Pattern table (HT for short-time state; Fluctuation pattern table for short-time state; Fluctuation pattern at the time of short-time state Buru (JH) and reach during variation pattern table for time reduction state (JR) and time-reduction state for the jackpot during variation pattern table (EN)) are shown. The variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 54 in the main board 31.

  As the normal state variation pattern table, the normal state variation pattern table (TH) used when the special symbol variable display result is off, and the special symbol variable display result is off, but the reach mode is different There are three types, a normal state reach fluctuation pattern table (TR) used when it appears and a normal state big hit fluctuation pattern table (TA) used when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit. Prepared in advance.

  Also, as the variation pattern table for probability variation state, the variation pattern table for probability variation state (KH) used when the variable symbol display result for special symbol is out of sync with the variable symbol display result for special symbol variation is reached. 3 of probability variation state reach variation pattern table (KR) used when an aspect appears and probability variation state big variation pattern table (KA) used when the variable symbol display result of special symbols is a big hit. Types are prepared in advance.

  Further, as the fluctuation pattern table for time reduction state, and when out for the time-shortening conditions are used when the variable display results of the special symbols is off variation pattern table (JH), although the variable display results of the special symbols is out reach Short-time state reach fluctuation pattern table (JR) used when a mode appears, and short-time state big-hit fluctuation pattern table (JA) used when a variable symbol display result of special symbol is a big hit Types are prepared in advance.

  In each variation pattern table, the variation pattern number shown in FIG. 8 is associated with the comparison value to be compared with the random 4 extracted value. FIG. 9 shows the selection probability of the variation pattern. For example, in the fluctuation pattern table for the normal state, all 150 comparison values are set for the fluctuation pattern 1, and the fluctuation pattern 1 is selected with a probability of 150/150 (that is, 100%). Further, for example, in the normal state reach variation pattern table, 30 comparison values are allocated to the variation pattern 3, and the variation pattern 3 is selected with a probability of 30/150.

  The total of the comparison values allocated to each variation pattern table is 150 (random 4 update range). Moreover, the allocation state of the comparison value shown in FIG. 9 is an example, and it may be allocated to another state. Each variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 54. That is, nine types of variation pattern tables are provided and stored in the ROM 54.

  When determining the variation pattern, a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is used, a variation pattern number associated with a comparison value having the same value as the random 4 extracted value is selected, and the selected variation is selected. The pattern number variation pattern is determined. Whether the variation pattern is determined using the normal state variation pattern table (normal state variation pattern) or the variation pattern determined using the probability variation state variation pattern table (probability variation state variation pattern), for either a determined variation pattern (time reduction state variation pattern) using the variation pattern table for time reduction state, may be distinguished by the first byte of the MODE data in presentation control commands consisting of 2 bytes. In this case, the effect control board 80 side uses the MODE data of the first byte of the effect control command to determine whether the received effect control command is a change pattern command indicating a normal state change pattern or a change pattern command indicating a probability change state change pattern. Or a variation pattern command indicating a short-time state variation pattern, and it is possible to recognize from the variation pattern command that the control state of the gaming machine has shifted.

  In addition, without assigning the comparison value to the deviation pattern table (TH) for the normal state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation time (for example, 10 seconds) or the normal fluctuation time is shortened according to the number of start winning memories. One of the fluctuation patterns of the shortened fluctuation time (for example, 3 seconds) may be selected.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process (step S300). In the special symbol normal process, the gaming control microcomputer 60 is in a state in which the variation of the special symbol can be started (for example, when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300) (step S300). S51), the value of the start winning memorized number is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the start winning counter is confirmed.

  Note that if the value of the special symbols process flag is a value that indicates the step S300, the variation of the special symbols are not made in the special symbol display unit 8, and the variable display results jackpot display result of the special symbols This is a case where the jackpot game based on the fact that the game has become is not being executed.

  When it is determined in step S52 that the start winning memory number is “0” (step S52; Yes), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the starting winning memory number is not “0” in step S 52, the game control microcomputer 60 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting winning memory number = 1 and stores the random number in the RAM 55. Store in the buffer area (step S53). Then, the value of the start winning memory number is decreased 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. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective start winning memory numbers are extracted always matches the order of the starting winning memory numbers = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S55), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S56). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot if the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S57; YES), the game control microcomputer 60 sets a big hit flag (step S58).

  The “big hit flag” is referred to in steps S101, S111, etc., which will be described later. Thus, the big hit flag is a flag indicating that the result of variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 8 is a big hit.

  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). In step S56, whether or not the control state is a probability change state is taken into consideration, and a determination is made based on the jackpot probability at the time of probability change or the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the control state indicated by the state data is a probability variation state, and if the probability variation state, the probability variation with a higher probability of hitting the game state than the case of the non-probability variation state (the normal state and the short time state). Judgment is based on the jackpot probability at the time of the state (at the time of high probability) (specifically, judgment is made using a high probability jackpot judgment table in which a large number of jackpot judgment values are set in advance). Judgment is based on the jackpot probability in the non-probability change state (low probability) when the gaming state is lower than the probability change state (specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is higher than the high probability jackpot determination table) It is determined using a low probability big hit determination table that is set to a small number).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of 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 60 determines the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of whether or not the big hit. Specifically, if it is determined to be a big hit in step S56 (Y in step S101), the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the big hit symbol determining random number (random 3) stored in the random number storage buffer. Is determined (step S104). By determining the big hit symbol, it is determined whether it is a normal big hit, a probable big hit, or a short time big hit. If it is a probable big hit (Y in step S105), the probable big hit flag is set (step S106), and a decision result command for notifying the production control microcomputer 101 of the determination result of the variable display corresponds to the probable big hit designation command. The address of the command transmission table is set in the pointer (step S107). On the other hand, if it is not a probable big hit (N in step S105), the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the non-probable big hit designation command is set as a determination result command in the pointer (step S108).

  If it is determined in step S56 that it is determined to be a detachment (N in step S101), “−” is determined as the detachment symbol (step S102). In this embodiment, when it is determined to be a deviation in step S56, it is determined to be one predetermined symbol in step S102. It may be determined. For example, you may make it determine in any one of the predetermined | prescribed types of detachment symbols using the random symbol for losing symbol determination. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S109).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 determines which variation pattern table to use as the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 according to the determination result of whether or not the big hit. Specifically, when it is decided to make a big hit in step S56 (Y in step S111), it is decided to make a probable big hit by checking whether or not the probable variable big hit flag is set. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S112). If the probability variation jackpot flag is set (Y in step S112), the variation pattern table for probability variation jackpot is selected (step S113). If the probability variation jackpot flag is not set (N in step S112), the non-probability variation is determined. A big hit variation pattern table is selected (step S114).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S56 that a big hit is not made (N in step S111), the reach determination random number is read from the random number storage buffer and the reach determination module is executed (step S115). The reach determination module is a program that determines to reach when the reach determination random number matches a predetermined reach determination value. If it is decided to reach (Y in step S116), the variation pattern table for reach is selected (step S117), and if it is decided not to reach (N in step S116), the variation pattern table for deviation is selected. Is selected (step S118).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 is shown in FIG. 8 based on the variation pattern table selected in steps S111 to S118 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) stored in the random number storage buffer. It is determined which of the variation patterns is to be used (step S119). In this example, the variation time of the special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Note that after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  In step S119, if the variation pattern table selected in steps S111 to S118 is a big hit variation pattern table, the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability variable big hit, or short / long big hit) is selected. Accordingly, the variation pattern may be determined. Also, when selecting the variation pattern table, check the current gaming state, select the variation pattern table according to the gaming state, whether to win big hit, whether to make a promising big hit, and whether to reach You may make it do. For example, there are multiple types of variation pattern tables for probability variation big hits that are provided according to each gaming state when the probability variation big hit (for example, variation pattern table for probability variation big hit in normal state, variation pattern table for probability variation big hit in short-time state, probability variation The probability variation big hit variation pattern table corresponding to the current gaming state may be selected from among the state probability variation big hit variation pattern table.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the address of the determined variation pattern designation command transmission table in the pointer (step S120), and the variation time data indicating the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S119. The special symbol process timer is set to start measuring the variation time (step S121), and the special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 is started (step S122).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a command set process as a subroutine (step S123), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S124).

  An effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 by executing the command set process. In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the command set process, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer as an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and sends the command. An effect control INT signal indicating transmission is output.

  In this embodiment, a control command from the game control microcomputer 60 to the effect control microcomputer 101 is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 through eight signal lines of effect control signals D0 to D7. The An effect control INT signal signal line for transmitting a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. A control command from the main board 31 to another electric component control board (the payout control board 37 in this embodiment) is also transmitted through eight signal lines and one INT signal signal line.

  In this embodiment, the production control command has a 2-byte structure, 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.

  Then, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The production control microcomputer 101 mounted on the production control board 80 detects that the production control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interruption process. Therefore, when viewed from the production control microcomputer 101, the production control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers the capture of the production control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 101 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. Note that the effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 13, an effect control command whose MODE of the first byte is “80” is an effect control command (designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9 corresponding to a special symbol ( Variation pattern command).

  The command 82XX (H) is a determination result command indicating the determination result of the prior determination in the special symbol display 8 by the game control microcomputer 60. The command 8200 (H) is an effect control command (probability change big hit designation command) for instructing the variable display device 9 to derive and display the probability variation symbol corresponding to the special symbol. The command 8201 (H) is an effect control command (non-probability variable big hit designation command) that instructs the variable display device 9 to derive and display the non-probable variation corresponding to the special symbol. Command 8202 (H) is an effect control command (offset designation command) that instructs variable display device 9 to derive and display a shifted symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command for instructing stop of variable display of decorative symbols. The command BXXX (H) is an effect control command that is sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. The commands C000 (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.

  The command D000 (H) starts a customer waiting demonstration effect which is executed on the variable display device 9 when the special symbol variable display is not executed on the special symbol display 8 for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). This is an instruction control command (demonstration start command) to be instructed.

  The command E400 (H) is a command transmitted when the high probability state is changed to the low probability state, and the command E401 (H) is transmitted when the low probability state is changed to the high probability state. It is a command. Note that when changing from a high probability state to a low probability state or from a low probability state to a high probability state, it may be recognized by the MODE data of the variation pattern command. The command E400 (H) and the command E401 (H) may not be used.

  When the effect control means of the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control means of the main board 31, the effect control means changes the display state of the variable display device 9 according to the contents shown in FIG. The display state of the LED is changed, and if necessary, the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Control commands other than the example shown in FIG. 13 are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. For example, the display state of the award ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 52 and a more detailed effect control command related to the big hit game are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 101. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the start interval of effect control (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 101 proceeds to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the production control microcomputer 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following production control process.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 2 ms. That is, the effect control process is activated every 2 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process. However, the effect control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis execution process: step S704). Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag (also referred to as a process flag)) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9 is executed. . And the process which updates a random number counter is performed (step S706). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

  Next, an effect control command reception process from the main board 31 will be described. In this embodiment, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 byte command receiving buffer) and other command storing areas for designating other variation patterns ( A buffer configuration such as (2 × 1 = 2-byte command reception buffer) may be used. Similarly, the sound control means and the lamp control means may have a buffer format other than the ring buffer format.

  An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to an interrupt terminal of the effect control microcomputer 101. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, the production control microcomputer 101 is interrupted. Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes effect control command reception processing in the interrupt processing. In the effect control command reception process, the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the received effect control command data in the reception command buffer indicated by the command reception number counter.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer corresponding to the command reception buffer. The read pointer is a pointer indicating a command reception buffer in which an effect control command read by the effect control microcomputer 101 is stored. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer corresponding to the read pointer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 1 (step S613).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (step S614), the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the variation pattern data storage area (step S615) and the variation pattern. A variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the command has been received is set (step S615a).

  If it is determined in step S614 that it is not a variation pattern command, the production control microcomputer 101 receives the probability variation big hit designation command if the received production control command is a probability variation big hit designation command (Y in step S617). A probability variation symbol display flag indicating that is set (step S618). If the received effect control command is a non-probability variable jackpot designation command (Y in step S619), a non-probability variable symbol display flag indicating that the non-probability variable big hit designation command has been received is set (step S620). If the received effect control command is a miss designation command (Y in step S621), a miss symbol display flag indicating that the miss designation command has been received is set (step S622). The production control microcomputer 101 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9 based on these flags (probability variation symbol display flag, non-probability variation symbol display flag, and off symbol symbol display flag).

  The effect control microcomputer 101 sets a command reception flag corresponding to the received command when the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, and stores the received command if necessary (step S623).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, any one of steps S800 to S807 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag (process flag). In each process, the following process is executed.

  Ornamental symbol normal processing (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command reception flag is set. If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the production control microcomputer 101 changes the value of the production control process flag (process flag) to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process.

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): The variation pattern of the decoration symbol is determined based on the storage information of the variation pattern data storage area, and control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right symbol is started.

  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. In addition, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed.

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S803): In response to the end of the variation time, the variation of the ornament symbol is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. When the display result is a jackpot display result (display result suggesting a jackpot), an effect control command (decoration pattern stop effect control command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped is received at the end of the variation time. Then, control is performed to stop the variation of the decorative pattern and display the stopped pattern.

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the variation time is over, the control of the probability change big hit display, the time short big hit display, the probability change short big hit display, or the normal big hit display is performed.

  In-round processing (step S805): Control during round execution in the jackpot game is performed. For example, display control such as the number of rounds is performed. When the block display command is received, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing, while when the jackpot end display command is received, it is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Control is performed from the end of the round in the jackpot game to the start of the next round. When the release display command is received, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): Control is performed when the big hit gaming state is ended. For example, a display indicating that the state is controlled to a certain change state, a display indicating that the state is controlled to a short time state, and the like are performed. Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol normal process.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a process table set for each decorative pattern variation pattern. The process table includes process data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values and effect control execution data (for example, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) are collected. The effect control execution data includes display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. As the display control execution data, data indicating the display state of the variable display device 9 during the decorative symbol variation period is set. For example, the display control execution data 1 is set with data indicating the display state of the variable display device 9 at the start of variable display. The lamp control execution data is set with data indicating the lamp / LED display state during the decorative symbol variation period. For example, in the lamp control execution data 1, data indicating the lamp / LED display state at the start of variable display is set. In the sound number data, data indicating the sound output mode of the speaker 27 during the decorative symbol variation period is set. When the timing for switching the display state (for example, the timing at which a new character appears on the variable display device 9 or the timing at which the lamp / LED is switched from the lit state to the unlit state) arrives during the decorative symbol variation period, the effect control means Controls the variable display device 9, the lamp / LED display state, and the sound output state of the speaker 27 according to the effect control execution data set in the next process data in the process table. In the process timer set value, a time corresponding to the switching timing is set.

  In this way, the effect control means controls the effect means based on the program and process data stored in the ROM, and a plurality of effect means (in this embodiment, variable display device 9, lamp / LED and speaker 27). A program related to the control is stored in a ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. And ROM which stores those programs can be comprised as one ROM. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced. Of the process data stored in the ROM, the process timer set value is shared. Therefore, the ROM capacity of the effect control means can be saved. Note that the effect control execution data may be one effect control execution data as long as the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data can be shared. Thus, in this embodiment, at least a part of the data related to the control of the plurality of rendering means can be stored in the same ROM.

  The process table shown in FIG. 17 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process table is prepared according to each of the decorative pattern variation patterns. Note that the decorative pattern variation pattern and the special symbol variation pattern are different. However, the variation pattern of the decorative design includes at least a variation pattern corresponding to each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol normal process (step S800) in the effect control process. When the decorative design normal process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control microcomputer 101 first checks whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set (step S811; N), the process ends. On the other hand, if the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811; Y), the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812), and the determination result command from the main board 31 is confirmed.

  That is, if the loss symbol display flag indicating that the loss designation command has been received is set (step S813; Y), whether the received variation pattern is a variation pattern with a reach mode (whether it is a reach variation pattern). Is confirmed (step S817). If the received variation pattern is the reach variation pattern (step S817; Y), the reach off symbol is used as the decorative symbol stop symbol (in this embodiment, the left ornament symbol and the right ornament symbol are the same symbol, A combination of only different decorative symbols) is determined as a decorative symbol stop symbol (step S818). On the other hand, if the received variation pattern is not the reach variation pattern (step S817; N), the decorative symbol is stopped as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the left decorative symbol, the middle decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are A combination of different symbols) is determined as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol (step S819).

  If the probability variation jackpot designation command indicating that the probability variation jackpot designation command has been received is set (step S814; Y), the probability variation symbol (in this embodiment, the left ornament symbol and the middle ornament in this embodiment) is set. The state in which the symbols and the right decorative symbols are aligned with the same odd number of symbols) is determined as the decorative symbol stop symbol. In addition, if the outlier designating command and the probability variation jackpot designation command are not received, that is, if the non-probability variation symbol display flag indicating that the non-probability variation jackpot designation command has been received is set (step S814; N), the decorative symbol is displayed. A non-probable variable symbol (in this embodiment, a state in which the left decorative symbol, the middle decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are aligned with the same odd number of symbols) is determined as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  Then, a decorative pattern variation pattern (decorative symbol variation pattern) is determined based on the decorative symbol stop symbol determined in steps S815, S816, S818, and S819 and the received variation pattern (step S820). Specifically, one of the decorative design variation patterns is determined based on the stop design of the decorative design among a plurality of decorative design variation patterns set corresponding to the EXT data stored in the variation pattern data storage area. . Note that the variation time is specified by the EXT data stored in the variation pattern data storage area, and in step S820, any one of the decorative symbol variation patterns set in accordance with the variation time designated from the main board 31 is set. When the decorative design variation pattern is determined, the variation time is set in the variation time timer. In this example, the production control microcomputer 101 uniquely determines at least a part of the decorative pattern variation pattern. For example, among a plurality of types of decorative pattern variations prepared in advance, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that match the variation time specified by the EXT data and the result of a prior determination (probability big hit, normal big hit, miss, reach, etc.) A variation pattern to be executed is selected from the variation patterns. As described above, the production control microcomputer 101 can, for example, display the content of the decorative design (for example, which character is used to produce), the presence / absence of the announcement production, the production content, the presence / absence of the mission production, At least a part of the decorative pattern variation mode, such as the contents of the production, is uniquely determined.

  When the decorative pattern variation pattern is determined in step S820, for example, a variation pattern table (decoration pattern variation pattern table for normal state) used when the gaming state is a normal state, and a gaming state is a certain variation state. Using a variation pattern table (decorative pattern variation pattern table for probability variation state) used when the game is in progress, and a variation pattern table (decoration pattern variation pattern table for short time state) used when the gaming state is a short-time state May be. In this case, a variation pattern of a plurality of types of decorative symbols may be set in each decorative symbol variation pattern table.

  When the production control microcomputer 101 determines the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the contents of the notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 101 receives the change pattern command from the main board 31. Whether or not to execute the notice effect and the contents of the notice effect are determined based on the change time and the change result shown.

  In addition, if the decorative design variation pattern determined in step S820 based on the received variation pattern is a re-lottery variation pattern indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed (step S821; Y), the combination of decorative designs to be temporarily stopped and displayed. Is determined (step S822). In this embodiment, in step S822, the temporary stop symbol is determined as a non-probable variable symbol. In other words, when the re-lottery variation pattern is determined while receiving the probable big hit designation command, after the non-probable variable symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol, the effect of stopping and displaying the probable variable symbol in the re-lottery effect is executed. Is done. When the re-lottery variation pattern is determined when the uncertain variable big hit designation command is received, the temporary stop symbol may be the same as the stop symbol determined in step S816, or the stop symbol determined in step S816. It is good also as a non-probable variation pattern different from.

  Next, a re-lottery flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is to be executed is set (step S823), and a setting is made to validate the operation of the operation button 120 in the re-lottery effect according to the decorative symbol variation pattern (step S823). S824). Specifically, a start timer for starting a period during which the operation of the operation button 120 is valid, and a valid period timer indicating a period (valid period) from when the operation of the operation button 120 becomes valid until it becomes invalid. Set according to the decorative pattern variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, since a plurality of types of decorative symbol variation patterns are provided, the timing for executing the re-lottery effect described above is different for each decorative symbol variation pattern. Therefore, in step S824, each timer is set according to the decorative symbol variation pattern. In addition, when the timing for executing the re-lottery effect is the same period for all the decorative symbol variation patterns, the same start timer may be always used. Further, when the effective period during which the operation of the operation button 120 is effective in the re-lottery effect is the same, the same effective period timer may be always used.

  Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S825). In step S825, by updating the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process, the decorative symbol variation starting process is executed in the next interruption process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the production control microcomputer 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variable pattern of the decorative symbol variable display (step S831), and in accordance with the contents of the process data (in this embodiment, The variable display device 9, the lamp / LED, and the speaker 27) are controlled (step S832). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the display control execution data 1 is given to the variable display device 9 using an LCD. Then, the variable time timer is decremented by 1 (step S833), and the process timer corresponding to the display control execution data 1 in the selected process data is decremented by 1 (step S834).

  Note that a ROM address may be set in the display control execution data, and more detailed control data may be stored in an area starting from the address, and LCD control may be performed according to the control data. In step S832, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data 1 in the process data. For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the lamp control execution data 1 is given to each lamp / LED. Note that the ROM address is set in the lamp control execution data, and more detailed control data is stored in an area starting from the address, and the lamp / LED control is performed according to the control data. Good.

  In step S832, the sound number data in the process data is output to the sound output board 70. In the voice output board 70, the voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them 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.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag (process flag) is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S835).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol changing process, the production control microcomputer 101 performs the effect control when the variable time timer has timed out due to the subtraction in the decorative symbol changing process of the previous interrupt process (step S841; Y). The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S858).

  On the other hand, until the variation time timer times out, the effect control process flag (process flag) is not updated, and the decorative symbol variation process is repeatedly executed. Specifically, if the variable time timer has not timed out (step S841; N), the variable time timer is decremented by 1 (step S842), and if the process timer has timed out (step S843; Y), the process table. Switching to the next process data is performed (step S844), and the rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the switched process data (step S845). If the process timer has not timed out in step S843 (step S843; N), the process advances to step S836 to continue to control the rendering device based on the process data being executed.

  Then, the process timer is decremented by 1, and if the re-lottery flag is not set (step S847; N), the process ends. If the re-lottery flag is set (step S847; Y), 1 is subtracted from the start timer for measuring the timing for starting the effective period of the operation button 120 (step S848), and if the start timer has not timed out (step S848). S849; N), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the start timer has timed out (step S849; Y), it is determined whether an operation signal from the operation button 120 has been input (step S850).

  In this embodiment, as the re-drawing effect, the stop symbol is derived and displayed by changing again the decorative symbol that is temporarily displayed based on the input of the operation signal from the operation button 120 within the effective period. When an operation signal from the operation button 120 is input within the effective period in step S850 (step S850; Y), a re-lottery process table corresponding to the decorative pattern variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of process tables (step S850). S851), the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of process data 1 of the selected re-lottery process table (step S852).

  As described above, based on the input of the operation signal from the operation button 120 within the effective period, the process table being executed is switched to the re-lottery process table, and the rendering device is controlled based on the process data of the re-lottery process table. As a result, a temporary lottery design is re-varied to execute a re-lottery effect for deriving and displaying the stop symbol. Then, the process timer is decremented by 1 (step S853), the re-lottery flag is reset, and the process ends (step S854).

  On the other hand, if the operation signal from the operation button 120 is not input during the effective period (step S850; N), the effective period timer is decremented by 1 (step S855), and the effective period timer times out (step S856; Y). Then, the re-lottery flag is reset and a jackpot re-lottery flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed in the jackpot game is set, and the process is terminated (step S857). If the validity period timer has not timed out in step S856 (step S856; N), the process ends. As described above, if the operation button 120 is not operated within the effective period, the jackpot re-lottery flag is set without executing the re-lottery effect. When the big hit re-lottery flag is set, a process for executing a re-lottery effect is executed in the big hit game, specifically, in the round process and / or the post-round process.

  In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect executed with the variable display of decorative symbols (before the start of the big hit gaming state) includes an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation button 120 and an operation within a predetermined effective period. A result derivation effect for informing whether the button 120 is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit based on the operation of the button 120 is included. The operation promotion effect is an effect (notification effect) that gives a player an opportunity (chance) to promote a predetermined non-probable variable symbol displayed as a temporary stop symbol to a probable variable symbol.

  In this embodiment, the operation promotion effect is executed when a variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect is received from the main board 31. Then, when the player operates the operation button 120 within a predetermined effective period in the operation promotion effect, a result derivation effect is executed. If the probability variable symbol display flag is set, the non-probable variable symbol is promoted to a probability variable symbol. Since the probability variation state is a very advantageous state for the player, the player operates the operation button 120 during the operation promotion effect in order to promote the non-probability variation symbol to the probability variation symbol. In addition, if the non-probable variable symbol display flag is set when the player operates the operation button 120 within the effective period in the operation promotion effect, the non-probable variable symbol that is temporarily displayed is not promoted to the probable variable symbol. A non-probable variable symbol that is the same as or different from the non-probable variable symbol that is temporarily displayed is derived and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the player does not operate the operation button 120 within a predetermined effective period in the operation promotion effect, the result derivation effect is not executed in the re-lottery effect to which the operation promotion effect belongs. Therefore, it is possible to assume that the user has not been promoted to a probable symbol by not operating the operation button 120, in other words, that the opportunity for promotion has been lost. In addition, the operation frequency of the operation button 120 can be increased.

  In this embodiment, the temporary stop symbol displayed as temporary stop is a non-probable variable symbol, and the non-probable variable is displayed as temporary stop based on the operation button 120 being operated within the effective period in the operation promotion effect. Although the symbols are changed again, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation symbols may be displayed temporarily. In this configuration, the probability variation symbol that is temporarily stopped is re-varied based on the operation button 120 being operated within the effective period of the operation promotion effect, and the probability variation symbol is derived if the probability variation symbol display flag is set. If the non-probability variable symbol display flag is set, it may be demoted to the non-probable variable symbol and displayed. In this case, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of effects, such as an effect of promoting to a probability variation symbol in a result derivation effect, an effect of maintaining a non-probability variation symbol, an effect of demoting to a non-probability variation symbol, and an effect of maintaining a probability variation symbol Yes, but if the probability variation symbol is demoted to a non-probability variation symbol, the operation button 120 is operated and the player is given the impression that the probability variation symbol has been demoted to a non-probability variation symbol. This is not desirable because there is a possibility that the feeling of expectation for the operation button 120 may be reduced.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation stopping process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not an effect control command (design stop command) for instructing the decorative symbol stop has been received (step S861). If the symbol stop command has not been received (step S861; N), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the symbol stop command has been received (step S861; Y), the stop symbol determined by itself (the stop symbol determined in steps S815, S816, S818, and S819 based on the determination result command and the variation pattern command (re-run) When the operation button 120 is not operated in the lottery variation pattern, the temporary stop symbol determined in step S822) is controlled to stop the decorative symbol (step S862). In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 101 performs control to stop and display the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the symbol stop command from the game control microcomputer 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Instead of transmitting the symbol stop command from the game control microcomputer 60, the effect control microcomputer 101 may perform control to stop and display the decorative symbol based on the time-up of the variable time timer.

  When the jackpot symbol is displayed in step S862, that is, when the probability variation symbol display flag or the non-probability variation symbol display flag is set (step S863; N), the effect control microcomputer 101 produces the jackpot start effect. A process table corresponding to the process is selected (step S866), and the value of the effect control process flag (process flag) is set to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S867). The process table corresponding to the jackpot start effect is a program indicating the control contents of the effect device when starting the jackpot gaming state.

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed at step S862 (when the off symbol is displayed), that is, when the off symbol display flag is set (step S863; Y), the effect control microcomputer 101 displays the off symbol. The flag is reset (step S864), and the value of the effect control process flag (process flag) is set to a value corresponding to the decorative design normal process (step S800) (step S865).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display processing, if the presentation control microcomputer 101 has not received a jackpot start command (step S901; N), the processing ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot start command has been received (step S901; Y), the rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 set in the process table selected in step S866 of the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S902). . Then, the process timer is decremented by 1 (step S903). When the process timer times out (step S904; Y), the process data is switched to the process data set next to the process table (step S905), and the effect is produced according to the contents of the switched process data. The apparatus is controlled (step S906). If the process timer has not timed out in step S904, the rendering device is continuously controlled based on the selected process data.

  Next, when the presentation control microcomputer 101 receives the 1R release display command indicating that the first round (1R) in the jackpot gaming state is started (step S907), it is determined whether or not the jackpot re-lottery flag is set. Determination is made (step S908). As described above, the jackpot re-lottery flag is set when the re-lottery effect is executed with variable display but the operation button 120 is not operated, and indicates that the re-lottery effect is executed in the jackpot game state. Flag. Accordingly, if the jackpot re-lottery flag is set (step S908; Y), a process table corresponding to the pre-lottery big-hit operation effect is selected (step 909), and an effective period timer and start corresponding to the selected process table are selected. A timer is set (step S910).

  In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect executed in the big hit gaming state is a promising big hit based on the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation button 120 and the operation of the operation button 120 within a predetermined effective period. And a result derivation effect for informing whether the game is a non-probable big hit. The operation promotion effect is a probabilistic big hit that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit gaming state is changed from a non-probable big hit that is controlled to the normal state or the short time state after the big hit gaming state is ended based on the derivation display of the non-probable variation symbol This is an effect that gives the player an opportunity (promotion) to be promoted to. When the player operates the operation button 120 within the effective period in the operation promotion effect, if the probability variation symbol display flag is set, the non-probability variation jackpot is promoted to the probability variation jackpot. In this embodiment, since the re-lottery effect is executed in the big hit gaming state when the operation button 120 is not operated in the operation promotion effect of the re-lottery effect executed in the variable display of the decorative symbols, A player who believes that he / she has been promoted to a probable design by not operating the operation button 120 in the operation promotion effect of the re-drawing effect executed in the variable display of the symbol was executed in the big hit gaming state The operation button 120 is operated during the operation promotion effect of the re-lottery effect.

  In addition, if the non-probable variable symbol display flag is set when the player operates the operation button 120 within the effective period in the operation promotion effect, the non-probable variable symbol that is temporarily displayed is not promoted to the probable variable symbol. A non-probable variable symbol that is the same as or different from the non-probable variable symbol that is temporarily displayed is derived and displayed. It should be noted that when the operation button 120 is not operated within a predetermined effective period in the operation promotion effect of the redrawing effect in the variable display of the decorative symbol, the predetermined determination is made when the uncertain variable symbol display flag is set. By using a random number to determine whether to execute the re-lottery effect in the big win game state, the re-lottery effect is executed in the big hit game state at a lower rate than when the probability variation symbol display flag is set. Alternatively, the re-lottery effect may not be executed in the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, even if the player does not operate the operation button 120 within a predetermined effective period in the operation promotion effect of the re-lottery effect executed in the jackpot game state, naturally, the game is executed in the jackpot game state. The result derivation effect is not executed in the redrawing effect. For this reason, it can be assumed that the user has not been promoted to the probable big hit by not operating the operation button 120, so that an expectation for the operation of the operation button 120 can be given and the operation frequency of the operation button 120 is increased. be able to.

  If the big hit re-lottery flag is not set in step S908 (step S908; N), the probability variation symbol display flag and the non-probability variation symbol display flag are reset (step S911), and the process table corresponding to the 1R release display command is selected. (Step S912). In the process table corresponding to the 1R release display command, the control contents of the rendering device in the first round in the big hit gaming state are stored. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process, and the process ends (step S913).

  On the other hand, if the big hit re-lottery flag is set in step S908 (step S908; Y), a process table corresponding to the pre-lottery big hit operation effect is selected (step S909). The effect before the re-lottery jackpot operation is an effect that indicates a mode (operation promotion effect) before the operation button 120 is operated in the re-lottery effect executed in the jackpot gaming state. And, in response to the re-lottery jackpot pre-operation effect, the effective period from when the operation of the operation button 120 becomes valid until it becomes invalid is set in the valid period timer, and effective for the re-lottery jackpot pre-operation effect. A start timer for starting the period is set (step S910), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process, and the process ends (step S913).

  FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 are flowcharts showing the mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the round process, the effect control microcomputer 101 controls the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data (step S920), and subtracts 1 from the process timer (step S921). When the process timer times out (step S922; Y), the process is switched to the next process data in the selected process table (step S923), and the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the switched process data (step S924). If the process timer has not timed out in step S922 (step S922; N), the control of the rendering device based on the process data being executed is continued, and the process proceeds to step S925. During the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state, for example, the variable display device 9 displays the big hit symbol and also displays the characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters.

  If the big hit re-lottery flag is not set (step S925; N), the process proceeds to step S938. On the other hand, if the big hit re-lottery flag is set (step S925; Y), it is confirmed whether or not the start timer indicating the start timing of the valid period for validating the operation of the operation button 120 has timed out (step S926). . If the start timer has not timed out (step S926; N), the start timer is decremented by 1 (step S927). If the start timer has timed out (step S928; Y), whether an operation signal from the operation button 120 has been input or not. (Step S929). If the start timer has timed out in step S926 (step S926; Y), it is confirmed whether an operation signal from the operation button 120 has been input (step S929). As described above, when the operation button 120 is operated by the player, an operation signal is input to the effect control board 80. That is, when an operation signal indicating that the operation button 120 has been operated is input (step S929; Y), a process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation is selected (step S930), and the jackpot re-lottery flag is reset. In addition, a re-lottery result display flag indicating that the result derivation effect is to be executed is set (step S931). Thereafter, the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of process data 1 (step S932), and the process timer is decremented by 1 (step S933). The result derivation effect described above is executed by controlling the effect device in accordance with the content of the process data set in the process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation selected in step S930.

  On the other hand, if the operation signal from the operation button 120 is not input in step S929 (step S929; N), the effective period timer indicating the period during which the operation of the operation button 120 is valid is decremented by 1 (step S934) When the period timer times out (step S935; Y), the process table corresponding to the re-lottery big hit non-operation effect is selected (step S936), the big hit re-lottery flag is reset, and the operation button is operated in the re-lottery effect in the big hit gaming state. An end-time re-lottery flag indicating that 120 has not been operated is set (step S937). Then, control goes to a step S932. That the validity period of the operation button 120 has ended without executing the result derivation effect by controlling the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data set in the process table corresponding to the re-lottery big hit non-operation effect selected in step S936 Is notified. If the validity period timer has not timed out in step S935 (step S935; N), the process proceeds to step S938.

  Next, when the production control microcomputer 101 receives a closing display command indicating that the big winning opening is closed (step S938; Y), when the big hit re-lottery flag and the re-lottery result display flag are not set (step S938). S939; N), a process table corresponding to the round interval effect, which is an effect executed during closing of the special winning opening, is selected (step S940), and the effect device is controlled according to the contents of process data 1 of the selected process table. (Step S941), 1 is subtracted from the process timer (Step S942). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing, and the processing ends (step S943). Note that when an effect corresponding to the number of rounds is executed as the round interval effect, the process table selected according to the number of rounds may be varied. If the big hit re-lottery flag or the re-lottery result display flag is set in step S939 (step S939; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing, and the process is terminated (step S939). S943).

  If the block display command has not been received in step S938 (step S938; N), and if the jackpot end display command for instructing the end display of the jackpot gaming state has not been received (step S944; N), the processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the jackpot end display command has been received (step S944; Y), it is confirmed whether or not the re-lottery flag at the end is set (step S945). As described above, the end-time re-lottery flag is a flag indicating that the operation button 120 has not been operated in the re-lottery effect executed in the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, when the big hit re-lottery flag is not set, when the big hit gaming state is ended, specifically, when the variable display device 9 displays that the big hit gaming state has ended, A re-lottery effect is executed.

  If the end re-lottery flag is set in step S945 (step S945; Y), a process table corresponding to the end re-lottery effect is selected (step S946), and a start timer and a valid period timer are set (step S946). S947). Then, control goes to a step S949. On the other hand, if the re-lottery flag at the end is not set (step S945; N), a process table corresponding to the big hit end display command for performing the normal big hit gaming state end display is selected (step S948). Note that the jackpot gaming state end display includes a display for notifying the subsequent gaming state. In other words, if it is a probable big hit, it notifies that it will be controlled to a probable state (for example, “It is probable”), and if it is a short time big hit, it means that it will be controlled in a short time state (for example, “100 times short”) Is notified.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 101 sets the standby time measurement timer and resets the re-lottery result display flag (step S949), and updates the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end production process. The process ends (step S950). The waiting time measuring timer is a timer indicating a waiting time from the end of the big hit gaming state until the next special symbol variable display is started. The waiting time measuring timer and the game control microcomputer 60 are rendered. The control microcomputer 101 is synchronized.

  25 and 26 are flowcharts showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control microcomputer 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data (step S951), and subtracts 1 from the process timer (step S952). When the process timer times out (step S953; Y), the process is switched to the next process data in the selected process table (step S954), and the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the switched process data (step S955). If the process timer has not timed out in step S953 (step S953; N), the control of the rendering device based on the process data being executed is continued, and the process proceeds to step S956. In the round interval effect executed at the end of the round in the big hit gaming state, for example, the variable display device 9 displays the big hit symbol and displays the predetermined character.

  Next, if the big hit re-lottery flag is not set (step S956; N), the effect control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S969. On the other hand, if the big hit re-lottery flag is set (step S956; Y), it is checked whether the start timer has timed out (step S957). If the start timer has not timed out (step S957; N), the start is started. The timer is decremented by 1 (step S958), and if the start timer times out (step S959; Y), it is confirmed whether or not an operation signal from the operation button 120 is input (step S960). When an operation signal indicating that the operation button 120 is operated is input (step S960; Y), a process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery big hit operation is selected (step S961), and the big hit re-lottery flag is reset. At the same time, a re-lottery result display flag indicating that the result derivation effect is to be executed is set (step S962). Thereafter, the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of process data 1 (step S963), and the process timer is decremented by 1 (step S964). The result derivation effect described above is executed by controlling the effect device according to the contents of the process data set in the process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation selected in step S961. If the big win re-lottery flag is not set in step S956 (step S956; N), and if the start ball has not timed out in step S959 (step S959; N), the process proceeds to step S969. If the start timer has timed out in step S957 (step S957; Y), the process proceeds to step S960.

  On the other hand, if the operation signal from the operation button 120 is not input in step S960 (step S960; N), the effective period timer indicating the period in which the operation of the operation button 120 is valid is decremented by 1 (step S965) When the period timer times out (step S966; Y), the process table corresponding to the re-lottery big hit unoperated effect is selected (step S967), the big hit re-lottery flag is reset, and the operation button is operated in the re-lottery effect in the big hit gaming state. An end-time re-lottery flag indicating that 120 has not been operated is set (step S968). Then, control goes to a step S963. That the validity period of the operation button 120 has ended without executing the result derivation effect by controlling the effect device according to the contents of the process data set in the process table corresponding to the non-operation effect of the re-lottery big hit selected in step S967 Is notified. If the validity period timer has not timed out in step S966 (step S966; N), the process proceeds to step S969.

  When the presentation control microcomputer 101 receives the opening display command (step S969; Y), and if the big hit re-lottery flag and the re-lottery result display flag are not set (step S970; N), it responds to the opening display command. A process table indicating the control content of the round is selected (step S971), and the rendering device is controlled according to the content of process data 1 of the selected process table (step S972). Then, the process timer is decremented by 1 (step S973), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process, and the process ends (step S974). In this embodiment, different process tables are selected and executed differently in each round of the big hit gaming state, but when executing the round of the big hit gaming state, one process table is selected and the same An effect may be executed. If an open display command has not been received in step S969 (step S969; N), the process ends. If the big hit re-lottery flag or the re-lottery result display flag is set in step S970 (step S970; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process, and the process ends. (Step S974).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the player does not operate the operation button 120 when the variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect is received, the result derivation effect is not executed in the variable display. In the big hit game state, a re-lottery effect will be performed. Therefore, it can be assumed that the user has not been promoted to the probability variation symbol by not operating the operation button 120, and the expectation for the operation of the operation button 120 can be improved. In this embodiment, a result derivation effect is executed in response to the operation of the operation button 120 in the big hit gaming state. However, the result derivation effect may be executed regardless of the operation of the operation button 120. For example, the result derivation effect may be executed when the effective period has elapsed, or the result derivation effect may be executed without prompting the operation of the operation button 120 by executing the operation promotion effect. In this case, the re-lottery effect may not be executed after the big hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined re-drawing effect is executed regardless of whether or not the big hit gaming state is being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the big hit gaming state is currently being executed. (In this example, the re-lottery effect may be executed only during the round process (step S805), or during one interval of the big hit gaming state (in this example, the post-round process (step S806)) It is good also as a structure which performs a re-lottery effect only for. In addition, the execution period of the re-lottery effect may be a period (for example, 10 seconds) that falls within one round in the jackpot gaming state (from the open state to the closed state) (for example, 10 seconds), or a round in the jackpot gaming state From the start of the game to the start of the next round (from opening the grand prize opening to closing it again) or even during a period that spans multiple rounds Good. Specifically, by adjusting the execution time of the re-lottery effect including the start timer timeout in step S926 and the effective period timer time-out of steps S934 and S935 to a time that falls within the round, the re-lottery effect execution period is a big hit It is possible to make it a period that fits in one round in the gaming state. Similarly, by adjusting the execution time of the re-lottery effect including the start timer time-out in step S957 and the effective period timer time-out in steps S965 and S966 to be within the interval, the execution time of the re-lottery effect is set to the big hit gaming state It is possible to make the period fall within one interval.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control microcomputer 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data (step S980), and subtracts 1 from the process timer (step S981). When the process timer times out (step S982; Y), the process data is switched to the next process data in the selected process table (step S983), and the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the switched process data (step S984). If the process timer has not timed out in step S982 (step S982; N), the control of the rendering device based on the process data being executed is continued. At the end of the big hit gaming state, in the case of a probable big hit, process data corresponding to the probable big hit end display is selected in step S948 during the round process. For example, by displaying a predetermined character on the variable display device 9 The player is informed that control of the probability variation state is to be started. In the case of a non-probable big hit, process data corresponding to the non-probable big hit end display is selected in step S948 during the round process. For example, the variable display count (variable display variable) Number of times) and a predetermined character or the like is displayed to notify the player that the control in the short-time state is started.

  Next, when the end-time re-lottery flag is set (step S985; Y), the effect control microcomputer 101 checks whether the start timer has timed out (step S986), and the start timer must have timed out. If (step S986; N), the start timer is decremented by 1 (step S987), and if the start timer times out (step S988; Y), it is confirmed whether or not an operation signal from the operation button 120 is input (step S989). . When an operation signal indicating that the operation button 120 has been operated is input (step S989; Y), a process table corresponding to the post-operation effect is selected (step S990). On the other hand, if the operation signal from the operation button 120 is not input in step S989 (step S989; N), the effective period timer indicating the period in which the operation of the operation button 120 is valid is decremented by 1 (step S991) When the period timer times out (step S992; Y), a process table corresponding to the non-operation effect at the end is selected (step S993). It should be noted that the process data corresponding to the post-end operation effect selected in step S990 when the operation button 120 is operated in step S989, and that the operation button 120 is not operated in step S989 and that the validity period timer is selected in step S992. The execution period of the effect executed on the basis of the process data corresponding to the non-operation effect at the end selected in step S993 when the time-out occurs is the same. In other words, the effects executed based on the post-end operation effect and the non-end operation effect are different in form, but are executed in the same period, and the effect is ended at the same time. Therefore, even when the re-lottery effect is executed, the game control microcomputer 60 is executed by executing an effect in the same execution period as the re-lottery effect (for example, an effect congratulating a big hit, a probable big hit, a short-time big hit, etc.). Synchronization with the production control microcomputer 101 is achieved.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data 1 set in the selected process table (step S994), and subtracts 1 from the process timer (step S995). Further, the end-time re-lottery flag is reset (step S996), and the waiting time measurement timer is decremented by 1 (step S997). As described above, the standby time measurement timer is a timer indicating the standby time from the end of the big hit gaming state until the next variable symbol display is started, and therefore, when the standby time timer times out (step S998; Y ), The value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol normal process, and the process is terminated (step S999). If the standby time measurement timer times out in step S998, the standby time measurement timer is set to an initial value. Thereby, it becomes possible to measure an accurate standby time even in the next big hit gaming state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variation pattern for executing the re-drawing effect is received from the main board 31 and the operation promotion effect is performed in the variable display of the decorative design based on the variation pattern, but the operation button 120 is operated. If not, the re-lottery effect is executed in the big hit gaming state without executing the result derivation effect (specifically, during the round process (step S805) and the post-round process (step S806)). Then, when the operation promotion effect is executed in the big hit gaming state but the operation button 120 is not operated, the result derivation effect is not executed and the big hit gaming state ends (specifically, the big hit end effect processing (step In S807)), a re-lottery effect is executed. In addition, when the operation button 120 is operated in any one of the redrawing effects and the result derivation effect is executed, the redrawing effect is not executed thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the feeling of expectation for the operation button 120 from being lowered by operating the operation button 120 more than necessary.

  In the re-lottery effect executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the result derivation effect is executed regardless of the operation of the operation button 120. That is, when the operation button 120 is operated, the result derivation effect is executed to notify whether the control in the probability variation state is started or the time-short state control is started, but the operation button 120 is not operated. Also in this case, when the effective period timer times out, the result derivation effect is executed to notify whether the control in the probability variation state is started or the control in the short time state is started. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the control in the probability variation state or the short time state is started. Therefore, in the re-lottery effect executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is notified whether or not the control of the probability variation state is started by executing the result derivation effect regardless of the operation of the operation button 120. In the re-lottery effect executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the result derivation effect may be executed without executing the effect using the operation button 120. That is, in the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit gaming state, the result derivation effect is executed without executing the operation promotion effect, and it is notified whether the control of the probability variation state or the control of the short time state is started. Good.

  Next, a specific example of display control executed by the variable display device 9 will be described. FIG. 28 shows a mode example when the operation button 120 is operated in the re-lottery effect executed during variable display.

  When the variation pattern command for executing the re-lottery effect is received from the game control microcomputer 60, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines a temporary stop symbol in step S822 of the decorative symbol normal processing, and the decorative symbol variation start processing step In S831, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected, and display control of the variable display device 9 is performed in accordance with the contents of the process data set in the selected process table, thereby starting the variation display of decorative symbols (FIG. 28A). , (B)).

  Then, according to the contents of the process data set in the process table, the temporary stop symbol determined in step S822 of the decorative symbol normal process is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 28C to 28E), and the re-lottery effect is started. (FIG. 28F). In this embodiment, when the re-lottery effect is executed, the player is notified that the re-lottery effect is being executed by controlling the display of “probability change chance” as the re-lottery notification display 9a (FIG. 28 (F ) To FIG. 28 (H)). Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 starts an operation promotion effect in the re-lottery effect (FIG. 28G), controls the display of the operation promotion display 9c that prompts the operation of the operation button 120, and operates the operation button 120. Display control is performed on the remaining time display 9b indicating the remaining effective period of time (FIG. 28G). In this embodiment, “10 seconds” is set as the remaining time of the effective period. The effect control microcomputer 101 performs display control by changing the remaining time for display control on the remaining time display 9b in accordance with the elapsed time from the start of the operation promotion effect. Specifically, the remaining time display 9b is first displayed and controlled as “remaining 10 seconds”, and “remaining 9 seconds”, “remaining 8 seconds”... “Remaining 0 seconds” are displayed and controlled. As described above, the operation promotion display 9c and the remaining time display 9b are for prompting the player to operate the operation button 120 until the display content of the remaining time display 9b reaches “0 seconds remaining”.

  When the operation button 120 is operated within the effective period (FIG. 28 (G)), a result derivation effect is executed to notify whether or not it is a probable big hit. That is, in step S851 of the decorative symbol variation process, a re-lottery process table corresponding to the decorative symbol variation pattern is selected, and display control of the variable display device 9 is performed according to the contents of the process data set in the selected re-lottery process table ( FIG. 28 (G) to FIG. 28 (I)). In this embodiment, the temporary stop symbol that has been temporarily stopped is displayed again and again (FIG. 28 (H)), and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol determined in steps S813 to S816 of the decorative symbol normal process is derived and displayed. (FIG. 28 (I)). In the example shown in FIG. 28, since a determination result command (probability variation jackpot designation command) that is a probability variation jackpot is received, “777” is derived and displayed as a probability variation symbol. Then, the player is notified that the probable big hit has been won (FIG. 28J), and the control of the big hit gaming state is started.

  As described above, in the re-lottery effect executed with the decorative symbol variation display, the operation promotion effect is executed, and the result derivation effect is executed based on the operation button 120 being operated within the effective period, and the probability variation big hit. It is notified whether it is. In this example, after the non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed in FIG. 28 (E), the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed based on the operation button 120 being operated, so that the probable variation big symbol is promoted from the non-probable variation big symbol. An expectation for the operation of the button 120 can be given. On the other hand, when the operation button 120 is not operated within the effective period in the re-lottery effect executed in the decorative symbol display, the process table is not switched and the result derivation effect is not executed. In this embodiment, the contents of control when the operation button 120 is not operated are shown in the process table corresponding to the variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect. Therefore, it is not necessary to select the process table again when the valid period timer times out in step S856 of the decorative symbol variation process. It should be noted that a separate process table may be provided when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect. In this case, when the valid period timer times out in step S856, the re-lottery effect. What is necessary is just to select the process table when the operation button 120 is not operated.

  In FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed during variable display, the re-lottery effect is executed in the big hit game state and executed in the big win game state. An example of a case where the operation button 120 is operated in the re-lottery effect is shown.

  When the variation pattern command for executing the re-lottery effect is received from the game control microcomputer 60, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines the temporary stop symbol in step S822 of the decorative symbol normal processing, and the decorative symbol variation start processing step In S831, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected, and display of the variable display device 9 is controlled according to the contents of the process data set in the selected process table, thereby starting the variation display of the decorative symbols (FIG. 29A). , (B)).

  Then, according to the contents of the process data set in the process table, the temporary stop symbol determined in step S822 of the decorative symbol normal process is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 29C to 29E), and the re-lottery effect is started. (FIG. 29F). In this embodiment, when the re-lottery effect is executed, the player is notified that the re-lottery effect is being executed by controlling the display of “probability change chance” as the re-lottery notification display 9a (FIG. 29F). ) To FIG. 29 (H)). Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 starts an operation promotion effect in the re-lottery effect (FIG. 29G), controls the display of the operation promotion display 9c that prompts the operation of the operation button 120, and operates the operation button 120. Display control is performed on the remaining time display 9b indicating the remaining effective period of time (FIG. 29G).

  When the valid period elapses without the operation button 120 being operated (FIGS. 29G to 29I), the temporary stop symbol temporarily displayed in FIG. 29E without executing the result derivation effect is displayed. A confirmation display is displayed (FIG. 29 (I)), the player is informed that the opportunity for promotion has been lost and a non-probable big hit has been made (FIG. 29 (J)), and control of the big hit gaming state is started.

  In step S909 of the jackpot display process, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect before the re-lottery jackpot operation, and performs control in the jackpot gaming state according to the contents of the process data set in the selected process table. It starts (FIG. 30 (K)). Specifically, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is displayed and the number of game balls won in the big winning opening is displayed. Then, an operation promotion effect is executed based on the time-out of the start timer, and an operation promotion display 9c is displayed (FIG. 30 (L)). In this embodiment, as an operation promotion effect, an effect is displayed in which two playing cards whose back side is visible are displayed and blinked alternately, and “Choose which one!” Is displayed. When the operation button 120 is operated within the effective period of the operation promotion effect, a result derivation effect is executed to notify whether or not to promote to a probable big hit. That is, in step S930 during the round process or step S961 in the post-round process, the process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation is selected, and the variable display device 9 is displayed according to the contents of the process data set in the selected process table. Control is performed (FIG. 30M). In this embodiment, when the operation button 120 is operated, a blinking playing card is selected, and the surface of the selected playing card is displayed and promoted to the probability variation big hit (“probability variation”) or not promoted to the probability variation big hit ( "Sorry! Time is short"). In the example shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, since a determination result command (probability variation jackpot designation command) that is a probability variation jackpot is received, the player is informed that the probability variation jackpot has been reached by displaying “probability variation”. (FIG. 30M).

  In this way, in the re-lottery effect executed during the big hit gaming state, the operation promotion effect is executed and the result derivation effect is executed based on the operation button 120 being operated within the effective period, and the game is promoted to the probable big hit. Notify whether or not In this example, after the big hit gaming state is started based on the derivation and display of the non-probable variation symbol in FIG. 29 (I), the re-lottery effect is executed in the big hit gaming state, and the re-lottery effect of the big hit gaming state is obtained. Thus, the operation button 120 is promoted to a probable big hit based on the operation button 120 being operated within the effective period, so that a sense of expectation for the operation of the operation button 120 can be given. Further, since the operation button 120 was not operated in the re-lottery effect performed during the variation display of the decorative symbols, the player can be made to think that the result derivation effect was not performed and the probable big hit was not made. Since the operation button 120 can be actively operated when the re-lottery effect is executed in the gaming state, an expectation for the operation of the operation button 120 can be given.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation button 120 is not operated within the valid period in the re-lottery effect executed during the big hit gaming state, step S936 of the in-round process or step S967 of the post-round process The process table corresponding to the re-lottery non-operation effect is selected. In the process table corresponding to the re-drawing non-operation effect, the control content of the result derivation effect is not shown, and the display control in the big hit gaming state (for example, the above-mentioned display of the number of rounds and the game won in the big winning opening) Sphere number display). It should be noted that the process table corresponding to the effect before the re-lottery jackpot operation is executed with the re-lottery effect in the jackpot game state, and the process data indicating the mode when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect is provided. In this case, if the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-drawing effect, the control based on the process data set in the process table being executed is continued without switching the process table. You may make it perform.

  In FIG. 31, when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed during variable display, the re-lottery effect is executed in the jackpot gaming state, and the re-lottery executed in the jackpot gaming state. A mode example in the case where the operation button 120 is not operated in production is shown. The mode shown in FIG. 31 is an example of the mode executed in the big hit gaming state based on the fixed display of the temporary stop symbol in FIG.

  When starting the big hit gaming state, the production control microcomputer 101 selects the process table corresponding to the pre-lottery big hit operation presentation in step S909 of the big hit display process, and the contents of the process data set in the selected process table Then, control in the big hit gaming state is started (FIG. 31 (K)). Specifically, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is displayed and the number of game balls won in the big winning opening is displayed. Then, an operation promotion effect is executed based on the time-out of the start timer, and an operation promotion display 9c is displayed (FIG. 31 (L)). When the operation button 120 is not operated within the effective period in this operation promotion effect, the result derivation effect is not executed. That is, in step S936 during the round process or step S967 in the post-round process, the process table corresponding to the redraw lottery unoperated effect is selected, and the variable display device 9 is displayed according to the contents of the process data set in the selected process table. Control is performed (FIG. 31 (M)). In this embodiment, “probability end of chance” is displayed and controlled as an effective period end display 9d for informing that the effective period has elapsed. Then, when a predetermined number of rounds (15 times in this example) are executed, the big hit gaming state is terminated (FIG. 31 (N)).

  Thus, by controlling the display of “end of probability change chance” as the validity period end display 9d when the validity period ends, the probability change chance has ended because the player has not operated the operation button 120. In other words, it can be assumed that the player has not been promoted to the probable big hit, and the expectation for the operation of the operation button 120 can be improved, and the operation button 120 can be actively operated when the re-lottery effect is executed again.

  In this embodiment, when the operation button 120 is not operated in the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect, the re-lottery is performed in the big hit game state without executing the result derivation effect. Perform the production. In addition, when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed in the big hit game state, after the big hit game state ends, that is, after the big hit game state ends without executing the result derivation effect. The re-lottery effect is executed during the waiting time until the variable display of the special symbol is started on the symbol display 8 (period until the waiting time measurement timer subtracted in step S997 of the big hit end effect process is timed out).

  The effect control microcomputer 101 receives the jackpot end display command in step S944 of the in-round process, and if the end re-lottery flag is set, that is, based on having received the variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect. When the lottery effect is executed in the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display and the jackpot symbol derived and displayed in the variable display, but the result derivation effect is not executed because the operation button 120 is not operated. In step S946, a process table corresponding to the end-time re-lottery effect is selected, and the re-lottery effect is executed in the big hit end effect process (step S807) according to the contents of the process data set in the process table. Specifically, an operation promotion effect is executed, “Final Chance” is displayed as the re-lottery notification display 9a, “Residual 10 seconds” is displayed as the remaining time display 9b, and a portion is hidden as the operation promotion display 9c. The Amid lottery is displayed, the arrow is moved and displayed, and “Please press the button” is displayed (FIG. 31 (O)). Then, display control is performed by changing the remaining time display 9b in accordance with the elapsed time since the start of the operation promotion effect (FIG. 31 (P)).

  In this embodiment, “Please push the button” is displayed as the operation promotion display 9c, and “Final Chance” is displayed and controlled as the re-lottery notification display 9a, thereby further prompting the operation of the operation button 120. By displaying “final chance”, the player assumes that it is the last chance to be promoted to a probable big hit, and actively operates the operation button 120. Then, when the operation button 120 is operated, the lottery indicated by the arrow is selected, and the hidden part of the amid lottery is displayed and promoted to the probable big hit (the result of the amid lottery reaches “probable change”). The case of not being promoted to jackpot (resulting in “short time” as a result of Amida lottery) is displayed (FIG. 31 (Q)). In the example shown in FIG. 31, since a judgment result command (probability variation jackpot designation command) that is a probability variation jackpot is received, the result of Amid lottery is traced to “probability variation” to notify that the probability variation jackpot has been reached (FIG. 31). 31 (R)). Then, control of the probability variation state is started.

  In this way, in the re-lottery effect executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the operation promotion effect is executed and the result derivation effect is executed based on the operation button 120 being operated within the effective period, and the game is promoted to the probable big hit. Notify whether or not In this example, after the big hit gaming state is started based on the derivation and display of the non-probable variation symbol in FIG. 29 (I), after the big hit gaming state is finished, a re-lottery effect is executed and promoted to a probable big hit. An expectation for the operation of the button 120 can be given. Further, since the operation button 120 was not operated in the re-lottery effect performed during the variation display of the decorative symbols, the player can be made to think that the result derivation effect was not performed and the probable big hit was not made. Since the operation button 120 can be actively operated when the re-lottery effect is executed in the gaming state, an expectation for the operation of the operation button 120 can be given.

  If the operation button 120 is not operated within the effective period in the re-drawing effect executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the process ends in step S993 when the effective period timer times out in step S992 of the round process. A process table corresponding to the non-operation effect is selected. In this embodiment, the control content of the result derivation effect is also shown in the process table corresponding to the non-operation effect at the end. That is, the lottery indicated by the arrow is selected when the validity period timer has timed out, and the result of the amid lottery is displayed to notify whether or not to promote to a probable big hit. As described above, when the re-lottery effect is executed in the variable display but the operation button 120 is not operated, the re-lottery effect is executed in the big hit game state without executing the result derivation effect, and further the big hit game When the lottery effect is executed in the state but the operation button 120 is not operated, the result drawing effect is not executed, the re-lottery effect is executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished, and the re-lottery effect is executed after the jackpot game state is finished. Since the result derivation effect is executed regardless of the operation of the operation button 120, the subsequent game state can be notified to the player accurately, and the player is not distrusted.

  In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect is configured to be executed at three timings during variable display, during the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state ends, but two or more of these timings are arbitrary. A re-lottery effect may be executed in combination. For example, a re-lottery effect may be executed during the jackpot gaming state and after the jackpot gaming state ends. Further, the re-drawing effect may be executed only once in any round in the big hit gaming state, or in any plurality of rounds (for example, 7 rounds and 15 rounds, etc.) in the big hit gaming state. The re-lottery effect may be executed a plurality of times during the big hit gaming state by executing the re-lottery effect. When the re-lottery effect is executed at the plurality of timings, the re-lottery effect at the next timing is executed when the operation button 120 is operated when the re-lottery effect is executed at the previous timing. If the operation button 120 is not operated when the re-lottery effect at the previous timing is executed, the re-lottery effect at the next timing may be executed. Further, in the re-drawing effect at the last timing, the result derivation effect may be executed regardless of the operation button 120 being operated, or the result derivation effect is not executed when the operation button 120 is not operated. You may do it. If the result derivation effect is not executed when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect at the last timing, if it is reported that it is a probable big hit but a non-probable big hit, You may make it convince the player that the game is controlled in the time-short state by performing the effect display in the same manner as the time-short state in the game state after the end of the game state. That is, the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern used in the normal state is set on the effect control board 80, the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern used in the short-time state is set, and the variation pattern used in the probability variation state When a variation pattern table is selected in the decorative symbol normal process according to the current gaming state, the most likely timing is the most likely timing. When the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed in step 1, the change pattern table using the change pattern table in which the change pattern used in the short time state is set by the effect control microcomputer 101 is set. The fluctuation pattern command received from the fluctuation pattern table and the main board 31 It may be determined variation pattern according. In this case, when the short-time state ends (for example, when the number of special symbol variable display executed by the special symbol display 8 after the big hit gaming state ends reaches 100 times), the probability change state is controlled. You may make it alert | report, and the variable display frequency of the special symbol performed with the special symbol display device 8 after the end of the time saving state is completed (for example, 50 times) When it is reached, it may be notified that the control is in the certain change state. Further, after notifying the probability variation state, the effect control microcomputer 101 may change the table to the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern used in the probability variation state is set. Thereby, it can prevent giving a disadvantage to a player.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 60 determines whether to execute a re-lottery effect (whether to select a variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect). It may be determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed by the microcomputer 101. In this case, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, during the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state ends You may make it determine whether a re-lottery effect is performed at any timing. In this case, it may be determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed according to the determination result command. That is, it may be determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed when the probability variation jackpot designation command and the non-probability variation jackpot designation command are received as judgment result commands.

  Further, when it is configured to determine whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 101, a variation pattern (a variation pattern number 7 to a variation pattern in FIG. 9 in this embodiment) is a big hit. In all the variation patterns of number 14) (may be a part), a predetermined period may be provided after the symbol is stopped and displayed until the control of the big hit gaming state is started. When it is determined that the lottery effect is to be executed, the re-lottery effect may be executed in a predetermined period from when the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the control of the big hit gaming state is started. Further, it may be determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game state by the production control microcomputer 101. In this case, the determination that the re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game state. When is performed, a non-probable variable symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, in this case, when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed during the big hit game state, the re-lottery effect may be executed after the end of the big hit game state. In addition, the re-lottery effect is executed at any timing (either variable display, during the big hit gaming state, or after the big hit gaming state is finished) at a higher rate in the case of a probable big hit than in the case of a non-probable big hit. The determination to this effect may be performed, and by configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent the discouragement more than necessary by executing the re-lottery effect and not being promoted to the probable big hit. In addition, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed when the uncertain change big hit, the subsequent timing (for example, during variable display) even if the operation button 120 is not operated in the executed re-lottery effect. If the operation button 120 is not operated during the big hit gaming state or after the big hit gaming state, or after the big hit gaming state if the operating button 120 is not operated during the big hit gaming state May not be executed.

  Further, when a re-lottery effect is executed during variable display, for example, when an operation signal for the operation button 120 is input in step S850 of the decorative symbol variation process, or an operation signal for the operation button 120 is input in step S856. When the validity period has passed without being determined, it may be determined whether to execute the re-lottery effect even during the big hit gaming state or after the big hit gaming state using a predetermined determination table, In this case, the big hit gaming state or the big hit game based on the determination table (the operation no big hit re-lottery determination table) selected when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed during the variable display. The ratio at which it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed after the state ends is determined by the operation button 120 being operated by the re-lottery effect executed during the variable display. Higher than the rate at which it is determined that the re-lottery effect will be executed during the big hit gaming state or after the big hit gaming state ends based on the determination table (operation big hit re-lottery determination table) selected when May be. Thus, when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed during the variable display, compared to when the operation button 120 is operated in the re-lottery effect, the big hit game state or the big hit game The ratio of executing the redrawing effect after the end of the state becomes high, and the opportunity to promote again to the discouraged player who has not been promoted due to not operating the operation button 120, in other words, lost the opportunity to promote (chance) ) Can be further improved in expectation for the operation of the operation button 120.

  Similarly, when a re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit gaming state, for example, when an operation signal for the operation button 120 is input in step S929 during the round process, or an operation signal for the operation button 120 is input in step S935. When the validity period has passed without being determined, it may be determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is to be executed even after the big hit gaming state is ended using a predetermined determination table. The re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit gaming state is ended based on the determination table (the re-lottery determination table after no operation big hit) that is selected when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed during the gaming state. A determination that the proportion of the determination to be made is selected when the operation button 120 is operated in the re-lottery effect executed during the big hit gaming state Buru based on (operation chromatic big hit after redrawing determination table) determination that performing the redrawing effect after the jackpot gaming state ends may be higher than the ratio to be made. As a result, when the operation button 120 is not operated in the re-lottery effect executed during the jackpot gaming state, it is re-started after the jackpot gaming state is finished as compared with when the operation button 120 is operated in the re-lottery effect. The ratio of executing the lottery effect increased, and it was not promoted because the operation button 120 was not operated, in other words, the opportunity (chance) to be promoted again to the discouraged player who lost the opportunity to promote This makes it possible to further improve the expectation for the operation of the operation button 120.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation button 120 is operated in the re-lottery effect, the original result (for example, “probability change” for the probability variation big hit, “time reduction” for the short time big hit) is displayed. However, when there is a timing at which the re-lottery effect can be executed next, a false (dummy) result is displayed, and the re-lottery effect is executed at the subsequent timing to display the original result. Good. For example, when a promising big hit is made, a re-lottery effect is executed during variable display, and when the operation button 120 is operated, it is informed that it is a “short-time big hit”, and a re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit gaming state. May be promoted to “probable big hit”.

  Also, in this embodiment, whether or not to promote to the probable big hit based on the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation button 120 as the re-lottery effect is executed and the operation button 120 is operated within the effective period. Although the result derivation effect to be notified is configured to be executed, the result derivation effect is executed in a predetermined manner as the re-lottery effect without executing the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation button 120 to be surely changed. You may make it alert | report whether it is promoted to jackpot. In this case, the result derivation effect is executed in a predetermined manner as the re-lottery effect and a false result is displayed, and then the operation promotion effect is executed and the operation button 120 is operated. The original result may be displayed. Hereinafter, an example in which the result derivation effect is executed in a predetermined manner in the re-lottery effect in the big hit gaming state will be described as an example.

  FIG. 32 shows a specific example of a modification of the present invention. In this example, the re-lottery effect is executed across a plurality of rounds in the big hit gaming state. That is, the character 9g is displayed in one round of the big hit gaming state (FIG. 32 (1)), and the character 9h is displayed in two rounds of the big hit gaming state (FIG. 32 (2)). The character 9g and the character 9h fought and the character 9h won (or the character 9h did not lose). A re-lottery effect for informing this is executed.

  Specifically, after the display control of the mode in which the character 9g and the character 9h are confronted in the 3 rounds of the big hit gaming state (FIG. 32 (3)), the mode in which the character 9g or the character 9h attacks the other character is displayed. Control display. For example, a mode in which a punch is fed out from the character 9g to the character 9h is displayed (FIG. 32 (4A)), a mode in which a kick is fed out from the character 9g to the character 9h is displayed (FIG. 32 (4B)), A mode in which punching is performed from the character 9h to the character 9g is displayed (FIG. 32 (4C)).

  Further, in this embodiment, a round is executed in the big hit gaming state, for example, the first big hit gaming state that can be executed seven times, and the round in the big hit gaming state is executed more than the first big hit gaming state, for example, 14 times. Control to one of the possible second big hit gaming states. When the second big hit gaming state in which 14 rounds can be executed in the big hit gaming state (for example, whether or not the first big hit gaming state is set in the big hit determination processing by the game control microcomputer 60 and the second big hit gaming is performed). It is determined whether or not to enter the gaming state, and when it is determined to enter the second big hit gaming state; in step S56), a predetermined false notification effect is produced by the effect control microcomputer 101 or the game control microcomputer 60. (For example, the game control microcomputer 60 selects a variation pattern for executing a false notification effect in the variation pattern setting process; received by the effect control microcomputer 101) Normal pattern processing step based on the changed pattern command When determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol at 820, it is determined to be the decorative symbol variation pattern that executes the false notification effect) and the fact that it is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state is notified, and the lottery effect is performed in the jackpot gaming state. Is executed to promote to the second big hit gaming state. Further, when it is determined by the effect control microcomputer 101 or the game control microcomputer 60 that a predetermined false re-lottery effect is to be executed, a result derivation effect in a predetermined manner predetermined by the re-lottery effect Is executed to derive a false (dummy) result, and then an operation promotion effect is executed to determine the original result (whether it is a probable big hit or the second big hit based on the operation button 120 being operated). Or not).

  That is, if the game is in the non-probable big hit or first big hit game state, the character 9h is defeated (for example, in FIG. 33 (5A) and FIG. 33 (6A), the punch drawn out from the character 9g to the character 9h The character 9h is defeated by hitting (hit) the character 9h and displaying “KO” in FIG. 35 (7A), or from the character 9g to the character 9h in FIGS. 34 (5C) and 34 (6C). On the other hand, the kick kicked out hits the character 9h (hits) and the character 9h is defeated by displaying “KO” in FIG. 35 (7A)) or the character 9g is not defeated (for example, A punch (or kick) drawn from the character 9h to the character 9g to the character 9g is the character. By not displaying (avoiding) 9g and displaying the character 9g's dialogue as "How is your ability?" Notify that you have not been promoted to a state.

  On the other hand, if the game is in the probable big hit or second big hit game state, the character 9h has won (for example, the punches drawn from the character 9h to the character 9g in FIG. 36 (5E) and FIG. 36 (6E)) (or Kick) hits (hits) the character 9g, and “KO” is displayed in FIG. 36 (7B) or “I'm out of luck ...” in FIG. 36 (7C). A mode in which the character 9h has not been defeated (for example, a punch that has been drawn from the character 9g to the character 9h in FIGS. 33 (5B) and 33 (6B) does not hit the character 9h (avoidance is avoided). ), A mode in which the character 9g is not defeated by displaying "I've got my punch ..." as the dialogue of the character 9g 34 (5D) and FIG. 34 (6D), the kick drawn out from the character 9g to the character 9h does not hit the character 9h (avoidance), and the character 9g's dialogue is “Avoid my kick”. "Done ..." is displayed, and the character 9h is not defeated). And the probability variation state continues (it is a probability variation big hit) (FIG. 33 (10), FIG. 34 (10), FIG. 36 (7C) and FIG. 36 (10)) or the second big hit gaming state (FIG. 36 (7B) and FIG. 36 (11)) are displayed.

  If it is determined that the false re-lottering effect is to be executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 or the game control microcomputer 60 in the case of the probable big hit or second big hit game state, A mode in which the character 9h has not lost is displayed. By this display, it is determined that the player has not been promoted to the promising big hit or second big hit gaming state, and the interest is lowered.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the false change lottery effect is to be executed by the production control microcomputer 101 or the game control microcomputer 60 in the case of the probability variation big hit or second big hit game state, and When a non-probable big hit is made (when it is determined that the non-probable big hit is generated by the game control microcomputer 60), the production control microcomputer 101 or the game control microcomputer 60 makes a false re-lottery effect. The same effect (in this example, a re-lottery effect is executed in a predetermined manner to indicate that it is a non-probable big hit, and then the non-probable big hit is based on the operation of the operation button 120. When it is determined that the display effect is to be executed, “KO” is displayed in FIG. 35 (7A). Operation facilitate display 9c controls display prompting the operation of the operation button 120 after (FIG. 35 (8)).

  When the operation button 120 is operated within a predetermined effective period, the character 9h is restored when the probability variation big hit is determined (when the game control microcomputer 60 determines that the probability variation big hit is generated). The controlled mode is displayed (FIG. 35 (9A)), and it is notified that the probability variation is a big hit or the probability variation state continues (FIG. 35 (10)). In addition, when the operation button 120 is operated within a predetermined effective period, when the second big hit game state is set, the display control is performed in a state where the character 9h is restored (FIG. 35 (9A)). It is notified that the round is added seven times, that is, the second big hit gaming state (FIG. 36 (11)). In this way, after the player's profit value is in a low state (for example, a time bonus or a first big game state), the profit value is higher (for example, a probable big hit or a second big hit). In order to notify the gaming state), it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for the operation of the operation button 120 by being discouraged once, and by notifying that the profit value is high by operating the operation button 120 In order to give an impression like a loser revival game, it is possible to improve the interest even more than when the original result is immediately notified.

  In the case of a non-probable big hit, it is notified that the character 9h is not revived even when the operation button 120 is operated, and the control is performed in a time-saving state (FIG. 35 (9B)). Further, in this embodiment, when a false re-lottery effect is executed and the operation button 120 is not operated within the effective period in the case of a promising big hit, the character 9h is not revived and is controlled to be in a short time state. Notification is made (FIG. 35 (9B)). Then, after the big hit gaming state ends, the same effect display as in the time-short state is performed (actually controlled to the probability variation state), and when the time-short state end condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, control of the time-short state is started) After that, when the number of variable displays on the special symbol display 8 reaches 100), the fact that it is in the probability variation state (“actually it was probability variation”) is notified.

  Specifically, a decorative symbol variation pattern table selected when the decorative symbol variation pattern is determined in accordance with the variation pattern command received from the game control microcomputer 60 in the decorative symbol normal processing by the effect control microcomputer 101. Depending on the game state (for example, normal state, short-time state, probability variation state), a plurality of (for example, normal-time decoration symbol variation pattern table, short-time ornament symbol variation pattern table, probability variation ornament symbol variation pattern table, etc.) In the configuration that sets the decorative pattern variation pattern table to be used according to the state, when the fact that the false notification effect is executed and the control is made to the time-short state is notified, the decoration corresponding to the time-short state is performed in the decorative pattern normal processing. Variations using the symbol variation pattern table (decorative pattern variation pattern table) Executing the same control as time reduction state by determining the decorative symbol variation pattern according to the set on the turntable by variation pattern command received in step S820. As shown in FIG. 9, the main board 31 also has a short-time variation pattern table used in a short-time state and a certain variation variation pattern table used in a certain variation state. When the effect similar to the time-short state is executed by setting the variation pattern table using the symbol variation pattern table (decorative pattern variation pattern table), the time variation pattern table and the variation with certain variation on the main board 31 are performed. The condition is that the same variation pattern is set in the pattern table. In other words, there is a possibility that a variation pattern that cannot correspond to the variation time due to the variation pattern being set may be selected.For example, the variation time of the decorative symbol variation pattern determined based on the short-time ornamental symbol variation pattern table There is a risk of a deviation from the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined by the main board 31. In addition, when the fact that the control to the time reduction state is notified by executing the false notification effect, unlike the probability variation decorative symbol variation pattern table and the time variation decorative symbol variation pattern table, it is set in the time variation decorative symbol variation pattern table. The same effect as the time-short state is executed by selecting another variation pattern table in which the variation pattern of the same variation time as the probability variation variation pattern table on the main board 31 is set while showing the same mode as the variation pattern. In this case, the game control microcomputer 60 and the effect control microcomputer 101 can be reliably synchronized.

  When the probable big hit or second big hit game state is set and the false re-drawing effect is executed and the operation button 120 is not operated within the effective period, the character 9h is restored based on the expiration of the effective period. It is possible to display the controlled mode (FIG. 35 (9A)) and notify that it is a probable big hit or the second big hit gaming state, or whether or not to notify when the effective period has passed. If it is determined that notification is made, it may be notified that the game is in the probable big hit or second big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the modification, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball has not won a predetermined period in the start winning opening 14), any one of a plurality of types of characters can be selected as the character 9h. In this case, by selecting a variation pattern table corresponding to the character selected on the effect control board 80, an effect corresponding to the selected character may be executed. Since the operation signal of the operation button 120 is not input to the main board 31, the same variation pattern table is always used on the main board 31, but for example, when the character B1 is selected, A variation pattern table in which a variation pattern 5 (character B1) of a decorative pattern corresponding to the variation pattern 5 is set, and a variation pattern 5 of a decorative pattern corresponding to the variation pattern 5 on the main board 31 when the character B2 is selected. And a variation pattern table in which (character B2) is set. That is, a plurality of tables having the same variation time are provided for each selected character. Further, a plurality of characters can be selected. In this case, you may make it select the character of arbitrary combinations (for example, 2-3 persons) from many characters.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example of notifying whether or not a promising big hit or a short time big hit is shown in the re-lottery effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the re-drawing effect, it may be notified whether the time-hit big hit or the normal big-hit (not the time-hit big hit or the probability variable big hit).

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution period of the result derivation effect is adjusted according to the operation timing of the operation button 120. In this embodiment, an operation signal from the operation button 120 is input to the effect control board 80. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 60 cannot grasp whether or not the operation button 120 has been operated. However, since the game control microcomputer 60 starts the next process when the predetermined fluctuation time ends, the effect control microcomputer 101 needs to adjust the effect time to synchronize with the game control microcomputer 60. There is. Therefore, in this embodiment, for example, the execution period of the result derivation effect to be executed is adjusted according to the timing at which the operation signal indicating that the operation button 120 has been operated in step S850 is input (the remaining time of the effective period). By doing so, the end timing of the variation time measured by the game control microcomputer 60 is synchronized with the end timing of the result derivation effect. FIG. 37 shows a mode example when the operation timing of the operation button 120 is different.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in this embodiment, the execution start timing of the result derivation effect is set at the same time regardless of the operation timing of the operation button 120. In this embodiment, when the operation signal is input from the operation button 120 in the re-lottery effect, a process table corresponding to the timing at which the operation signal is input (the remaining time of the valid period) is selected (for example, in step S851). The re-lottery process table is selected, the process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation is selected in steps S930 and S961, the process table corresponding to the post-operation effect at the end is selected in step S990), and the operation button 120 is operated. For a predetermined period of time (until the effective period elapses in this embodiment), for example, an effect of irritating the player by performing an effect as to whether or not to execute a result derivation effect, etc. The result derivation effect is started when a predetermined timing is reached (in this embodiment, when the valid period has elapsed). Then, by adjusting the execution period of the tilt effect, the end timing of the result derivation effect and the end timing of the fluctuation time are synchronized regardless of the operation timing of the operation button 120.

  In addition, a process table indicating the aspect of the orientation effect according to the timing (operation remaining time) when the operation signal is input when the operation signal is input from the operation button 120 in the re-lottery effect is selected (for example, step Y in S850, Y in step S929, Y in step S960, and Y in step S989 (select a process table showing the aspect of the tilt effect according to the remaining time) and execute the effect control based on the process data, Process data corresponding to the result derivation effect is selected at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, when the effective period has elapsed) (for example, a re-lottery process table is selected in step S851, and in steps S930 and S961) Select the process table according to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation, when finished in step S990 By selecting the process table corresponding to the post-production effect) and executing the effect control based on the process table, the end timing of the result derivation effect and the end time of the variation time are synchronized regardless of the operation timing of the operation button 120. You may do it.

  Further, when an operation signal is input when an operation signal is input from the operation button 120 in the re-lottery effect (for example, Y in step S850, Y in step S929, Y in step S960, Y in step S989). Display that the operation button 120 has been operated without switching the process table, and select the process data corresponding to the result derivation effect when the valid period has elapsed (for example, select the re-lottery process table in step S851) By selecting a process table corresponding to the effect after the re-lottery jackpot operation in steps S930 and S961, and selecting the process table corresponding to the post-operation effect at the end in step S990, and executing the effect control based on the process table Regardless of the operation timing of the operation button 120, the result derivation end timing And end timing of the ring and variable time may be synchronized.

  Specifically, when the operation button 120 is operated at a relatively early stage (the elapsed time from the execution of the operation promotion effect is short), the execution period of the tilt effect is lengthened and the predetermined timing is reached. The result derivation effect is executed. On the other hand, when the operation button 120 is operated at a relatively late stage (the elapsed time from the execution of the operation promotion effect is long), the execution period of the tilt effect is shortened and the predetermined timing is reached. A result derivation effect is executed. Thereby, the start timing of the result derivation effect and the end timing of the result derivation effect can be made at the same time, and the end timing of the variation time measured by the game control microcomputer 60 and the end timing of the result derivation effect are synchronized. Can be made.

  Further, in this embodiment, the button built-in LED 120a incorporated in the operation button 120 when the operation promotion effect is executed in the re-lottery effect can be configured to be lit (blinking display) in a predetermined manner. When the re-lottery effect is executed, a predetermined determination is made to determine the lighting mode of the button built-in LED 120a, and the button built-in LED 120a is lit and displayed (flashing display may be performed) in the determined mode. Specifically, in this embodiment, lighting patterns 1 to 4 are provided as lighting modes, and one of the lighting patterns is determined by determination. The lighting pattern of this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the lighting pattern 1, the button built-in LED 120a is turned on at the start of the re-lottery effect, and the button built-in LED 120a is turned on in the order of the lighting pattern 1, the lighting pattern 2, the lighting pattern 3, and the lighting pattern 4. Slow timing. In addition, a period in which the operation of the operation button 120 is valid is started together with the lighting display of the button built-in LED 120a.

  In this embodiment, when the game is promoted to a promiscuous big hit or second big hit game state in the re-lottery effect, the lighting pattern 1 has a second ratio (for example, 20%) at a first ratio (for example, 65%). ), The lighting pattern 2 is selected at a third ratio (for example, 10%), and the lighting pattern 3 is selected at a fourth ratio (for example, 5%). On the other hand, in the case of not being promoted to the probable big hit or second big hit game state in the re-lottery effect, the lighting pattern 1 is turned on at the fifth rate (for example, 88%) and at the sixth rate (for example, 10%). As for the pattern 2, the lighting pattern 3 is selected at a seventh ratio (for example, 2%). Therefore, a different sense of expectation can be given depending on the lighting pattern. For example, when the lighting pattern 4 is executed, it is a state in which promotion is confirmed, so that the interest of the player can be improved. On the other hand, when the lighting pattern 2 and the lighting pattern 3 are executed, the promotion is not confirmed, but the promotion is executed at a higher rate than the case where the promotion is not promoted. Expectation for the big hit or second big hit gaming state can be increased.

  When the button built-in LED 120a is configured by a multicolor light emitting LED, the lighting color may be varied according to the lighting pattern. In this case, the lighting timing of the button built-in LED 120a may be varied. However, the expectation for the probable big hit or the second big hit gaming state may be made different only by the lighting color of the button built-in LED 120a without changing the lighting timing. Further, the blinking pattern of the button built-in LED 120a may be made different as the lighting pattern. In this case, the lighting timing of the button built-in LED 120a may be made different, or the button built-in LED 120a may be made different without making the lighting timing different. The expectation for the probable big hit or the second big hit gaming state may be varied only by the blinking mode.

  Further, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that can execute a plurality of modes as the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a gaming machine that can execute a plurality of modes, for example, there is a gaming machine that can execute a plurality of modes in which only the variation pattern selection table is changed in the main board 31 without changing the probability of a big hit. In such a gaming machine, for example, when the special symbol display 8 starts variable display of the special symbol, it is determined whether or not to change the mode based on the mode random number.

  In such a gaming machine, if the mode is frequently changed, the player may be confused. Therefore, when variable display is continuously executed on the special symbol display 8, it is desired to stay in the mode to some extent. For example, as a variation pattern, mode A and variation pattern having normal variation of variation time of 10.000 seconds, reach variation of variation time of 30.000 seconds, and mode transition variation of variation time of 15.010 seconds As an example, a gaming machine having two modes, a mode B having a normal variation of a variation time of 10.000 seconds and a mode transition variation of a variation time of 15.010 seconds will be described. In this gaming machine, reach variation is not performed when the mode B is entered.

  Therefore, as a mode random number, a random number in the range of “0” to “1” is updated every 10 ms, and the mode is changed when a variation pattern with an even multiple of the mode random number update period (10 ms) is selected. Let the mode stay without. On the other hand, when a variation pattern having a variation time that is an odd multiple of the mode random number update period (10 ms) is selected, the mode is changed to change the mode. Therefore, the mode random number and the variation time are synchronized, and an effect of staying in the same mode can be executed.

  In this example, there is a possibility that mode transition (falling down; transition to mode A) may occur at a rate of 50% when the number of start winning memories is zero. This is because the table selected when the start winning memory number is 0 is provided separately, and the variation pattern is selected from the mode in which the user stayed until the last time, so that the special symbol display 8 continuously Even when the variable display of the special symbol that has been executed is interrupted, it is possible to stay in the same mode. Further, in this case, it may be configured to always start from a predetermined mode when the number of start winning memories becomes 0, and when the mode is a disadvantageous mode (in this case, mode A). Does not give a feeling of unfairness when the number of start winning memories is zero because the player has been replaced.

  In addition, while staying in the same mode, sound output (BGM) in a mode corresponding to each mode is performed as an effect (a song is played over the same mode without being divided for each variation), or the variable display device 9 The player may be actively notified of which mode he / she is staying in by displaying a background image (background color) corresponding to each mode. In addition, the player does not actively inform the player of which mode he / she is staying in, but suggests which mode he / she is in at a predetermined timing (display of characters or the like having different appearance rates depending on the mode) ) May be executed.

  In the above-described example, a gaming machine having two modes, mode A and mode B, is shown, but it may have three or more modes as modes. In addition, although an example of staying in one of the mode for executing reach variation and the mode for not executing reach variation by changing the variation pattern table is shown, a specific effect pattern such as reach variation is set as a condition that varies depending on the mode. The selection ratio may be different depending on the mode. Further, in addition to the mode random number, the variation pattern may be determined using a random number for selecting whether or not there is a reach and a random number for selecting the type of variation. In addition, if the transfer lottery is performed simply by random number lottery using random numbers as the mode lottery, it is necessary to store a lottery determination value for each of a plurality of distributions for each mode, which may increase the data capacity. . In the above example, it is sufficient to have the same random number as the number of modes, so the storage capacity is reduced.

In the embodiment described above, microcomputers are mounted on the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, respectively, and control signals (from the game control microcomputer 60 mounted on the main board 31 to the effect control microcomputer 101). The control of the effect device (for example, display control of the variable display device 9, sound output control of the speaker 27, lamp / LED light emission control, etc.) is executed by the effect control microcomputer 101. Although shown, it is not limited to this, it may be shown below.
That is, the display control microcomputer for controlling the display of the variable display device 9, the sound control microcomputer for controlling the sound output of the speaker 27, and the lamp control microcomputer for controlling the light emission of the lamp / LED are provided. It is also possible to collectively control a plurality of types of electrical components (for example, the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamp / LED), such as a sound lamp control microcomputer for controlling the speaker 27 and the lamp / LED. It may be.

  Also, a sub-microcomputer (primary sub-microcomputer) that receives signals (control signals, command signals, commands) from the game control microcomputer 60, and signals (control signals, command signals) from the primary sub-microcomputer. , Command) may be provided. (Secondary sub-microcomputer) may be provided. An instruction (instruction) specified by a signal from the main microcomputer may be instructed to the secondary sub-microcomputer by a newly generated signal (data converted signal).

  Also, a relay board may be interposed between microcomputers that transmit and receive signals (control signals, command signals, commands), and signals (control signals, command signals, commands) are converted by predetermined calculations during the process. Even if it is transmitted, it is sufficient if it has a function of transmitting a command (instruction) on the side of sending a signal (control signal, command signal, command).

  As described above, in the present invention, the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation button 120 in the re-lottery effect is executed, and the result derivation effect is executed based on the operation button 120 being operated within the effective period. On the other hand, when the operation button 120 is not operated within the effective period in the operation promotion effect, the result derivation effect is not executed. Then, the operation promotion effect is executed again at a later timing, and the result derivation effect is executed based on the operation button 120 being operated within the effective period, so that a sense of expectation for the operation of the operation button 120 is given. And the interest of the player can be improved.

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 main board | substrate. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is an example of the aspect of the display control performed with a variable display apparatus. It is an example of the aspect of the display control performed with a variable display apparatus. It is an example of the aspect of the display control performed with a variable display apparatus. It is an example of the aspect of the display control performed with a variable display apparatus. It is an example of the aspect of the display control performed with a variable display apparatus. It is an example of the aspect of the display control performed with a variable display apparatus. It is an example of the aspect of the display control performed with a variable display apparatus. It is an example of the aspect of the display control performed with a variable display apparatus. It is an example of the aspect of the display control performed with a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows adjustment of production time. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a lighting pattern.

1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Variable display 31 Main board 56 CPU
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Claims (8)

A variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result, and an operation means that outputs an operation signal according to a predetermined operation, the variable display device When the specific display result is derived and displayed, the game is shifted to a specific game state advantageous to the player, and when a predetermined transfer condition is satisfied, the game is shifted to the specific game state advantageous to the player and the specific game state is ended. A gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state in which the display result of the variable display of identification information is likely to be the specific display result later than in the normal 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 the pre-determining unit determines that the display result is the specific display result and determines that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, a notification effect for notifying that the transition condition is satisfied is executed. Notification production execution means;
In the predetermined effective period in the variable display of the identification information in which the determination that the display result is the specific display result and the determination that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied is made by the prior determination unit from the operation unit Signal determining means for determining whether or not the operation signal is output;
When it is determined that the operation signal is output by the signal determination means, it is determined that the notification effect is executed during the variable display period of the identification information, and the operation signal is not output. Notification effect determining means for determining that the notification effect is not executed during the variable display period of the identification information when the determination is made,
The notification effect executing means includes
When the notification effect determining means determines that the notification effect is to be executed during the variable information display period of the identification information, the variable display of the identification information is determined so that the display result is the specific display result. First notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect during the period;
When the notification effect determining means determines that the notification effect is not executed during the variable display period of the identification information, the determination that the display result is the specific display result and the predetermined transition condition are satisfied. Second notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect during execution of the specific gaming state or after the end of the specific gaming state without executing the notification effect during the variable display period of the identification information determined to be performed; A gaming machine characterized by comprising: Effective time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time in the effective period or the remaining time of the effective period;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising valid time display means for displaying a measurement result by the valid time measuring means.   The second notification effect executing means executes the notification effect when the operation signal is output from the operation means within a predetermined effective period during the specific game state or after the end of the specific game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The second notification effect executing means is
A specific medium notification effect execution means for executing the notification effect in the specific game state when the operation signal is output from the operation means within a predetermined effective period in the specific game state;
And a post-specific notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect after the specific gaming state ends when the operation signal is not output from the operation means within the valid period in the specific gaming state. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game;
A display control microcomputer for controlling display of the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control microcomputer;
The operation means outputs the operation signal to the display control microcomputer based on the operation,
The game control microcomputer is:
The pre-determining means;
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, variable display data capable of specifying a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display device to the display display of the display result is determined in advance. Variable display data selection means for selecting from a plurality of types of variable display data;
Variable display signal transmitting means for transmitting to the display control microcomputer a variable display signal capable of specifying the variable display data selected by the variable display data selecting means,
The display control microcomputer is
Based on the variable display signal from the variable display signal transmission means, variable display of identification information is executed by the variable display device, and the variable of the identification information is changed when the variable display time specified by the variable display data has elapsed. Variable display execution means for deriving and displaying the display result of the display;
The notification effect executing means;
The signal determination means;
The notification effect determining means,
The first notification effect executing unit includes an execution period adjusting unit that adjusts an execution period of the notification effect according to an operation timing when the operation signal is detected by the operation detection unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The display control microcomputer further includes notification effect execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect.
The variable display signal transmitting means includes a determination result signal transmitting means for transmitting a determination result signal capable of specifying the determination result of the prior determination means when transmitting the variable display signal,
The notification effect execution determination unit is configured to execute the first notification effect execution unit or the second notification effect based on the variable display signal from the variable display signal transmission unit or the determination result signal from the determination result signal transmission unit. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein it is determined whether or not to execute the notification effect by means. A variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result, and an operation means that outputs an operation signal according to a predetermined operation, the variable display device When the specific display result is derived and displayed, a transition is made to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the first transition condition is satisfied, a transition is made to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player and the specific gaming state is terminated. Identification that is advantageous to the player when the second transition condition is satisfied when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is shifted to the high probability state where the specific display result becomes the specific display result at a higher rate than in the normal state. After the transition to the gaming state and after the specific gaming state has ended, the variable identification information display is started as compared to when the identification information display result is derived and displayed as compared with the normal state. A gaming machine to control the time reduction state variable display time is shortened,
Whether the display result derived and displayed on the variable display device is the specific display result, whether the first transition condition is satisfied, and whether the second transition condition is satisfied, A pre-determining means to determine before the derivation display
A plurality of types of variable display data are set corresponding to the normal state and capable of specifying a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display device to the display and display of the display result. The normal variable display data table and the variable display time provided for the high probability state can be specified from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed. A high-probability variable display data table in which a plurality of types of variable display data are set, and a display result is derived and displayed after starting variable display of the identification information on the variable display device, corresponding to the time-short state. A time storage variable display data table in which a plurality of types of variable display data capable of specifying the variable display time is set, and data storage means for storing
Variable display data table selection means for selecting any one of the variable display data tables stored in the data storage means according to the gaming state of the gaming machine;
Variable display data for selecting any one of a plurality of types of variable display data set in the variable display data table selected by the variable display data table selection unit based on the determination result by the prior determination unit A selection means;
Based on the variable display data selected by the variable display data selection means, the variable display device performs variable display of identification information, and the prior determination is performed when the variable display time specified by the variable display data has elapsed. Variable display executing means for deriving and displaying a display result of variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the means;
A notification effect for notifying that the first transition condition is satisfied when the prior determination means determines that the display result is the specific display result and determines that the first transition condition is satisfied. A notification effect executing means for executing
From the operation means within a predetermined effective period in the variable display of the identification information in which the determination result that the display result is the specific display result and the determination that the first transition condition is satisfied is made by the prior determination means Signal determining means for determining whether or not the operation signal is output;
When it is determined that the operation signal is output by the signal determination means, it is determined that the notification effect is executed during the variable display period of the identification information, and the operation signal is not output. Notification effect determining means for determining that the notification effect is not executed during the variable display period of the identification information when the determination is made,
The notification effect executing means includes
When the notification effect determining means determines that the notification effect is to be executed during the variable display period of the identification information, the determination that the display result is the specific display result and the first transition condition are satisfied First notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect during the variable display period of the identification information determined to be performed;
When the notification effect determining means determines that the notification effect is not executed during the variable display period of the identification information, the determination that the display result is the specific display result and the first transition condition are satisfied. The operation signal from the operation means during execution of the specific gaming state or within a predetermined effective period after the end of the specific gaming state without executing the notification effect during the variable display period of the identification information determined to be performed. Second notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect on the condition that is output,
The variable display data table selection means, on condition that an operation signal is not output from the operation means within the effective period when it is determined by the prior determination means that the first transition condition is satisfied. The game machine is characterized in that the variable time display data table is selected until the variable display device performs variable display of identification information a predetermined number of times. A variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result, and an operation means that outputs an operation signal according to a predetermined operation, the variable display device When the specific display result is derived and displayed, the game is shifted to a specific game state advantageous to the player, and when a predetermined transfer condition is satisfied, the game is shifted to the specific game state advantageous to the player and the specific game state is ended. A gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state in which the display result of the variable display of identification information is likely to be the specific display result later than in the normal 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 the pre-determining unit determines that the display result is the specific display result and determines that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, a notification effect for notifying that the transition condition is satisfied is executed. Notification production execution means;
From the operation means within a predetermined effective period in a specific gaming state to be executed when the prior determination means determines that the display result is the specific display result and determines that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Signal determining means for determining whether or not the operation signal is output;
When it is determined that the operation signal is output by the signal determination means, it is determined that the notification effect is executed during execution of the specific gaming state, and a determination that the operation signal is not output is made. A notification effect determining means for determining that the notification effect is not executed during execution of the specific gaming state when it is made,
The notification effect executing means includes
When the notification effect determining means determines that the notification effect is to be executed during execution of the specific gaming state, the specific notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect during execution of the specific gaming state;
When the notification effect determining means determines that the notification effect is not executed during execution of the specific gaming state, the notification is performed after the specific gaming state ends without executing the notification effect during execution of the specific gaming state. A gaming machine comprising: a post-specific notification effect executing means for executing an effect.

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