JP4717516B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of variable display devices that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and derive and display the display results, and the specific display results are derived and displayed on any of the plurality of variable display devices. Sometimes, the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result as compared to when the normal game state is different from the specific game state when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied when the state is shifted to the specific game state advantageous to the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is easily shifted to a special gaming state.

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

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

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

  In addition, if a special condition such as a display result of variable display of identification information becomes a special specific display result (special display result) of the specific display results in the variable display device, the jackpot is subsequently obtained. Some are configured to shift to a high-probability state (also referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability of occurrence of the occurrence is high.

  The following Patent Document 1 is provided with an indicator for probability variation, and is configured to notify whether or not to shift to a probability variation state by displaying a specific symbol on the probability variation indicator when the jackpot ends. An improved gaming machine is disclosed.

  Patent Document 2 below discloses a treasure chest when winning a battle with a monster or when a hero arrives at a predetermined place in an adventure story in an effect executed on the display screen of the variable display unit during jackpot control. Is disclosed, and a gaming machine configured to notify whether or not the state of the treasure box is changed to a certain change state is disclosed.

  Furthermore, in Patent Document 3 below, two specific variable display portions that perform variable display of identification information (symbols) are provided, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on any of the specific variable display portions, A gaming machine configured to enter a gaming state is disclosed. In this gaming machine, in order to prevent a big win from occurring simultaneously in a plurality of specific variable display units, when a specific display result is derived and displayed in one variable display unit or one special variable winning device is controlled to a specific game state Control is performed so as to delay the time until the variable display of the identification information on the other variable display unit is started.

JP-A-5-177041 (paragraph 0015, etc.) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-304312 (paragraphs 0044-0049) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-62080 (page 9-10, FIG. 10)

  Even if the configuration of the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 and the configuration of the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 2 are combined with the gaming machine provided with two variable display portions described in Patent Literature 3, The player cannot have a sense of expectation for the transition to the probabilistic state over a long period of time. That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, whether or not to shift to a probable change state is notified by a specific symbol displayed on the probability variation display when the big hit ends, and Patent Document 2 In the gaming machine described in (2), since an effect related to the transition to the probability change state is executed during the big hit control, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the probability change state during the big hit control or at the end of the big hit. Expectation cannot be sustained for a long period from the start to the end of the jackpot.

  Also, if there are multiple (two) chances (progress) to shift to the probabilistic state, it is unnatural that the chance to shift to the probabilistic state is given even though it has shifted to the probable state in the first chance. There is also a risk that a serious situation will occur.

  Accordingly, the present invention provides a game machine that performs variable display of identification information on a plurality of variable display units, thereby making it difficult to know when a special gaming state will occur, thereby changing the probability of a player over a long period of time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can maintain a sense of expectation for transition to a state.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention , after the first execution condition for variable display is established, the first identification information (for example, decorative symbols) is variably displayed based on the establishment of the first start condition for variable display, and the display result is derived. The first variable display device (for example, the variable display device 9a) to be displayed and the second identification information (for example, decorative design) based on the establishment of the second start condition for variable display after the second execution condition for variable display is established. ) And a second variable display device (for example, a variable display device 9b) that derives and displays the display result, and the specific display result ( one of the first variable display device and the second variable display device ) For example, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the game is shifted to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, one of the variable display devices 9a and 9b). When the variable symbol is derived and displayed, or regardless of the type of symbol derived and displayed on the variable display devices 9a and 9b, the result of the internal lottery to determine whether or not to make a probable big hit or the like is the probable big hit or the like Compared to when the game state is a normal game state different from the specific game state (for example, when a re-drawing effect of the game state is executed at a predetermined timing and a specific character appears in the effect or a battle is won) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probability variation state or a short time state) in which the display result of the variable display of identification information is likely to be a specific display result, and the game that controls the progress of the game a control microcomputer (e.g., a game control microcomputer 60), effect control for Ma that controls the display state of the first variable display device and the second variable display device A game computer (for example, the production control microcomputer 101), and the game control microcomputer uses state data (for example, state data shown in FIG. 22) indicating whether or not the game state is a special game state. State data setting that is set in the special state data indicating that the special gaming state is in effect when transitioning to the gaming state, and is set in the non-special state data indicating that the special gaming state is not in effect when the special gaming state ends. Means (for example, a part for executing steps S454, S458, S460, S206, S209, S211, and S63 in the game control microcomputer 60) and a predetermined state for ending the special game state when the special game state is entered. An end condition determining means for determining whether an end condition is satisfied, and a first start condition or a second The display result derived and displayed on the first variable display device or the second variable display device based on the determination result of whether or not the state data is set to the special state data when the start condition is satisfied Whether to make a specific display result (for example, whether to make a big hit symbol), and whether to establish a predetermined transition condition (for example, if it is a big hit, whether to make a promising big hit (or a short time big hit or a promising time big hit) Whether or not the jackpot symbol is a probable change symbol (or whether or not a short-time symbol or a probabilistic short-term symbol) and a predetermined timing (for example, during a round or after the end of the jackpot game) after transition to a specific gaming state Whether or not to execute a post-transition notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game) for notifying whether or not the transition condition is satisfied is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The front determination means (for example, portions for performing the steps S65, S105 in the gaming control microcomputer 60), based on the determination result by the pre-determination means, the identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device Variable display data (for example, variation patterns) that can specify the variable display time (for example, variation time) from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed from among a plurality of types of variable display data that have been determined in advance Variable display data selection means to be selected (for example, a part for executing step S212 in the game control microcomputer 60), and variable display commands (for example, variation pattern commands) indicating the variable display data selected by the variable display data selection means. Variable display command transmission means (for example, game control) Portion executes step S213 in the microcomputer 60: The process of setting the variation pattern command in step S213 is performed, the processing to be actually transmitted the command in special symbol command control processing (step S29) is performed. The same applies to other commands below. ) And a display result command (for example, indicating whether or not a specific display result is obtained, whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, and whether or not a post-transition notification effect is executed) Display result command transmission means for transmitting a symbol / effect designation command (see FIG. 8) (for example, a part for executing steps S104, S108, S109, S114, S115, S120, S121, S127, S128 in the game control microcomputer 60) ) And a notification effect start command transmitting means (for example, an ending command) for transmitting a notification effect start command (for example, an ending command) indicating the start of execution of the notification effect after the transition when the predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state is reached. And a part for executing S443 in the game control microcomputer 60). The effect control microcomputer, based on the variable display command, notifies whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the start of the specific game state (for example, a re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game). A variable display mode selection means for selecting a variable display mode to be executed from among a plurality of types of variable display modes including the variable display mode for executing (for example, a part for executing step S813 in the production control microcomputer 101); Variable display execution means for executing variable display of identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device based on the variable display mode selected by the variable display mode selection means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) 101) and a notification effect start command. A first variable display device or a second transition after notification effect execution means for executing the variable display device notification effect after migration Te (e.g., portions for performing the steps S971~S976 in effect control microcomputer 101), variable When the variable display mode for executing the notification effect before transition is selected by the display mode selection means and the display result command from the display result command transmission means indicates the execution of the notification effect after transition, the notification effect before transition Notification prohibiting control means (for example, in step 862 in the production control microcomputer 101, the occurrence of a predetermined big hit is recognized and a big hit is recognized by a predetermined big hit production flag in step 862 in the production control microcomputer 101). Re-lottery execution flag confirms that the re-lottery effect will be executed after the game ends When it is recognized, in step S863, the symbol indicating the occurrence of the predetermined jackpot recognized by the predetermined jackpot effect flag (for example, the probability variable symbol indicating the occurrence of the probability variable jackpot when the probability variable jackpot effect flag is set) is displayed as a jackpot. The variable display executing means variably displays the first identification information in the first variable display device when the second identification in the second variable display device is performed. The variable display of information can be executed, and the state data setting means is when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied when the state is shifted to the special gaming state, before determination process is performed, the non-special state data state data based on the predetermined termination condition is determined to have been met by end condition determination means Constant (for example step S 60, S63) that it is characterized.

First variable display variable display first execution condition derives displays the variable display was carried out display result of the first identification information based on the establishment of the variable display first start condition after established (e.g. decorative symbol) The second identification information (for example, a decorative symbol) is variably displayed based on the satisfaction of the second start condition for variable display after the second execution condition for variable display is satisfied with the device (for example, the variable display device 9a). A second variable display device (for example, a variable display device 9b ) for deriving and displaying the result, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on either the first variable display device or the second variable display device ; When a certain game state (for example, big hit game state) advantageous to the player is made and a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, a probability variation symbol is derived and displayed on one of the variable display devices 9a and 9b). If the result of the internal lottery for determining whether or not to make a probable big hit, etc., regardless of the type of symbol derived and displayed on the variable display devices 9a, 9b, etc., or at a predetermined timing When a re-drawing effect in the game state is executed and a specific character appears in the effect or a battle is won, the identification information is variably displayed as compared to when the normal game state is different from the specific game state. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state or a short time state) in which a display result is likely to be a specific display result, and a gaming control microcomputer (for example, a game) that controls the progress of the game the control microcomputer 60), the first variable display device and the effect control microcomputer for controlling a display state of the second variable display device (for example And the game control microcomputer transfers state data (for example, the state data shown in FIG. 22) indicating whether or not the game state is the special game state to the special game state. State data setting means (for example, a game) that is set to special state data indicating that the game is in a special gaming state, and is set to non-special state data indicating that the game is not in a special gaming state when the special gaming state ends. Steps S454, S458, S460, S206, S209, S211, and S63 in the control microcomputer 60) and a predetermined end condition for ending the special gaming state when the special gaming state is entered. When the end condition determining means for determining whether or not the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied Whether the display result derived and displayed on the first variable display device or the second variable display device is set as the specific display result based on the determination result of whether the state data is set as the special state data. (For example, whether or not to make a big hit symbol), and whether or not to establish a predetermined transition condition (for example, if it is a big hit, whether to make a probable big hit (or a short time big hit or a promiscuous change big hit), Whether or not a certain transition condition is met at a certain timing (for example, during a round or after the end of a big hit game) after transition to a specific gaming state (whether to use a probability variation symbol (or whether it is a time variation symbol or a certain variation variation short symbol)) Whether to execute a post-transition notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game) or not before derivation display of the display result (for example, a game) A portion) for performing the steps S65, S105 in the control microcomputer 60, based on the determination result by the pre-determination means, to start variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device Variable display data (for example, variation pattern: see FIG. 48) that can specify whether to perform variable display time (for example, variation time) until display result is derived and displayed and whether notification effect after transition is to be executed or not. Variable display data selection means (for example, a part for executing step S212 in the game control microcomputer 60) to be selected from the types of variable display data, and variable display indicating the variable display data selected by the variable display data selection means Variable display command transmission means for transmitting a command (for example, variation pattern command) For example, a part of the game control microcomputer 60 that executes step S213: In step S213, a process of setting a variation pattern command is performed, and a process of actually transmitting a command in the special symbol command control process (step S29) Done. The same applies to other commands below. ) And a display result command indicating whether or not a specific display result is set based on the determination result by the pre-determining means and whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, symbol / effect designation command: see FIG. 48) Display result command transmission means for transmitting (for example, a portion for executing steps S104, S108, S114, S120, and S127 in the gaming control microcomputer 60) and a predetermined timing after shifting to the specific gaming state. A notification effect start command transmission means for transmitting a notification effect start command (for example, an ending command) indicating the start of execution of the notification effect after the transition (for example, a part for executing S443 in the game control microcomputer 60), The production control microcomputer is specified based on the variable display command. A plurality of types of variable display modes including a variable display mode for executing a pre-transition notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game) for notifying whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the start of the skill state The variable display mode selection means for selecting the variable display mode to be executed (for example, the part for executing step S813 in the production control microcomputer 101) and the variable display mode selected by the variable display mode selection means. Based on the variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device or the second variable display device (for example, the portion executing steps S801 to S803 in the production control microcomputer 101), and notification post-migration notification effect based on the presentation start command first variable display device or the second variable display device smell The variable display mode for executing the pre-transition notification effect is selected by the post-transition notification effect executing means (for example, the portion for executing steps S971 to S976 in the effect control microcomputer 101) to be executed, and the variable display mode selection means, and The notification prohibition control means for controlling not to notify that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the notification effect before transition when the variable display command from the variable display command transmission means indicates execution of the notification effect after transition. (For example, in step 862 in the production control microcomputer 101, when the occurrence of a predetermined big hit is recognized by a predetermined big hit effect flag and the re-lottery execution flag is recognized to be executed after the big hit game is ended) Is recognized by a predetermined jackpot effect flag in step S863. And a variable indicating the occurrence of a predetermined jackpot (for example, a control that does not determine a jackpot display symbol for a probability variation jackpot that indicates the occurrence of a probability variation jackpot when the probability variation jackpot effect flag is set). The display execution means can execute variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display device when the first identification information in the first variable display device is variably displayed . When the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied when the game state is shifted to the special gaming state, the predetermined condition is ended by the end condition determination unit before the determination process by the prior determination unit is performed. condition sets the state data based on that it is determined to be satisfied in a non-special state data (for example, step S 60, S63) that is characterized.

First variable display variable display first execution condition derives displays the variable display was carried out display result of the first identification information based on the establishment of the variable display first start condition after established (e.g. decorative symbol) The second identification information (for example, a decorative symbol) is variably displayed based on the satisfaction of the second start condition for variable display after the second execution condition for variable display is satisfied with the device (for example, the variable display device 9a). A second variable display device (for example, a variable display device 9b ) for deriving and displaying the result, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on either the first variable display device or the second variable display device ; When a certain game state (for example, big hit game state) advantageous to the player is made and a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, a probability variation symbol is derived and displayed on one of the variable display devices 9a and 9b). If the result of the internal lottery for determining whether or not to make a probable big hit, etc., regardless of the type of symbol derived and displayed on the variable display devices 9a, 9b, etc., or at a predetermined timing When a re-drawing effect in the game state is executed and a specific character appears in the effect or a battle is won, the identification information is variably displayed as compared to when the normal game state is different from the specific game state. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state or a short time state) in which a display result is likely to be a specific display result, and a gaming control microcomputer (for example, a game) that controls the progress of the game the control microcomputer 60), the first variable display device and the effect control microcomputer for controlling a display state of the second variable display device (for example And the game control microcomputer transfers state data (for example, the state data shown in FIG. 22) indicating whether or not the game state is the special game state to the special game state. State data setting means (for example, a game) that is set to special state data indicating that the game is in a special gaming state, and is set to non-special state data indicating that the game is not in a special gaming state when the special gaming state ends. Steps S454, S458, S460, S206, S209, S211, and S63 in the control microcomputer 60) and a predetermined end condition for ending the special gaming state when the special gaming state is entered. When the end condition determining means for determining whether or not the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied Whether the display result derived and displayed on the first variable display device or the second variable display device is set as the specific display result based on the determination result of whether the state data is set as the special state data. (For example, whether or not to make a big hit symbol), and whether or not to establish a predetermined transition condition (for example, if it is a big hit, whether to make a probable big hit (or a short time big hit or a promiscuous change big hit), Whether or not a certain transition condition is met at a certain timing (for example, during a round or after the end of a big hit game) after transition to a specific gaming state (whether to use a probability variation symbol (or whether it is a time variation symbol or a certain variation variation short symbol)) Whether to execute a post-transition notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game) or not before derivation display of the display result (for example, a game) A portion) for performing the steps S65, S105 in the control microcomputer 60, based on the determination result by the pre-determination means, to start variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device Variable display data (for example, variation pattern: refer to FIG. 53) that can specify whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied and a variable display time (for example, variation time) from when the display result is derived and displayed. Variable display data selection means (for example, a part for executing step S212 in the game control microcomputer 60) to select from the variable display data of the type, and variable indicating the variable display data selected by the variable display data selection means Variable display command transmission that transmits display commands (for example, variation pattern commands) Step (for example, part of the game control microcomputer 60 for executing step S213: In step S213, the process of setting the variation pattern command is performed, and the command is actually transmitted in the special symbol command control process (step S29). Processing is performed. The same applies to other commands below. ), And a display result command (for example, a symbol / effect designation command: see FIG. 53) indicating whether or not a specific display result is to be used and a notification effect after transition is executed based on the determination result by the prior determination means. Display result command transmission means (for example, a part for executing steps S104, S108A, S109A, S114A, S115A, S120A, S121A, S127A, S128A in the gaming control microcomputer 60) and a predetermined timing after shifting to the specific gaming state Notification effect start command transmitting means for transmitting a notification effect start command (for example, an ending command) indicating the start of execution of the notification effect after the transition (for example, a part for executing S443 in the game control microcomputer 60). Production control micro Based on the variable display command, the computer executes a pre-transition notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game) for notifying whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the start of the specific game state. Variable display mode selection means for selecting a variable display mode to be executed from among a plurality of types of variable display modes including the display mode (for example, a part for executing step S813 in the production control microcomputer 101), and the variable display mode Based on the variable display mode selected by the selection means, variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device (for example, step S801 in the effect control microcomputer 101) a portion) to perform ～S803, a post-migration notification effect based on the notification effect start command 1 of the variable display device or the second variable display transition after notification effect execution means for executing the device (e.g., portions for performing the steps S971~S976 in effect control microcomputer 101), shifts the variable display mode selection means When a variable display mode for executing the previous notification effect is selected, notification prohibition control means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 101) that controls not to notify that a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the notification effect before the transition is selected. In step 862, when it is recognized by the re-lottery execution flag that the occurrence of the predetermined big hit is recognized by the predetermined big hit effect flag and the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit game is completed, the predetermined big hit effect is generated in step S863. A symbol that indicates the occurrence of a predetermined jackpot recognized by a flag (for example, And the variable display executing means controls the first variable display so as not to determine the probability variation symbol indicating the occurrence of probability variation big hit when the probability variation big hit effect flag is set). The variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display device can be executed when the first identification information in the device is variably displayed, and the state data setting means is in the state of being shifted to the special gaming state . When the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied and before the determination process by the prior determination means is performed, it is determined that the predetermined end condition is satisfied by the end condition determination means. based sets the state data to the non-special state data (for example, step S 60, S63) that is characterized.

Numerical value updating means for updating numerical data used when determining whether or not the predetermined determination result is a specific display result within a predetermined numerical value range, and the numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means is a first variable display device. The first extraction condition determination means for determining whether or not the first extraction condition to be extracted as numerical data used by the prior determination means is satisfied, and the first extraction condition determination means satisfies the first extraction condition The first extraction means for extracting the numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means on the condition that it is determined that the second variable display device is preliminarily determined with respect to the second variable display device Second extraction condition determination means for determining whether or not a second extraction condition to be extracted as numerical data used by the means is satisfied, and the second extraction condition determination means Second extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value update means on the condition that it is determined that the extraction condition is satisfied, the numerical value update means, the first extraction condition determination means, The first extraction means, the second extraction condition determination means, and the second extraction means execute processing in an interrupt process that is periodically executed, and the first extraction means and the second extraction means update numerical values. The numerical data updated by the means is shared, and the first extracting means extracts the numerical data before the numerical data updating by the numerical value updating means is executed while the interrupt processing is executed once. The updating means executes the updating of the numerical data after the extraction of the numerical data by the first extracting means during the interruption process being executed once, and the second extracting means executes the interrupt processing once. Numerical data by means of numerical updating during After the update has been executed, it may be configured to extract numerical data updated by numerical updating means.
The notification effect start command transmission means transmits the notification effect start command after the specific gaming state is completed (for example, the game control microcomputer 60 is in the process of opening the big prize opening (the first big prize opening opening process or the second big). In the process of winning prize opening opening), an ending command for designating whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect may be transmitted in step S443).

  When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the game control microcomputer does not execute the notification effect after the transition (for example, N in step S107, N in S113, N in S119, or N in step S126), a notification effect start command ( For example, a specific game state end command (for example, an ending 1 command) indicating execution of a specific game state end effect (for example, an ending effect that does not execute a re-lottery effect) indicating the end of a specific game state different from the ending 5 command to the ending 8 command) Specific gaming state end command transmission means for transmitting (for example, a portion for transmitting the ending 1 command to the ending 4 command in step S443 in the gaming control microcomputer 60), and a microcomputer for effect control A configuration including specific game state end effect execution means for executing a specific game state end effect in the variable display device based on the specific game state end command (for example, a part for executing steps S971 to S976 in the effect control microcomputer 100). It may be said.

  The execution time of the specific game state end effect executed by the specific game state end effect executing means is shorter than the execution time of the post-transfer notification effect executed by the post-transfer notification effect executing means (for example, executing the re-lottery effect). The execution time of the ending effect when the ending effect is made is 15 seconds, and the execution time of the ending effect when the re-lottery effect is not executed is 6 seconds.

In the invention described in claim 1, in the effect control microcomputer, based on a variable display command from the game control microcomputer, a transition for notifying whether or not a predetermined transition condition is established before the start of the specific gaming state is made. The variable display mode to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of variable display modes including the variable display mode for executing the previous notification effect, and the first variable display device or the second variable display device is selected based on the selected variable display mode. In the variable display device, variable display of identification information is executed at a predetermined timing after transition to a specific gaming state based on a notification effect start command from the game control microcomputer. Therefore, after the specific display result is displayed, the player does not know when the notification effect will be executed. Also because there is a possibility that notification effect can (after completion of the example before the start jackpot gaming jackpot game) a plurality of times is performed, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the transition to probability variation state of the player for a long period of time. Further, in the production control microcomputer, when it is decided to execute the notification effect before the transition and the display result command specifies the execution of the notification effect after the transition, the predetermined transition in the notification effect before the transition is performed. Since the control is performed so as not to notify that the condition is established, it is possible to prevent an unnatural situation in which the notification effect after the transition is executed even if the predetermined transition condition is established. it can. Furthermore, when the state data setting means is shifted to the special gaming state, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied and before the determination process by the prior determination means is performed, since predetermined termination condition by end condition judgment means is been configured to set the state data to the non-special state data based on it has been determined to be satisfied, in the other of the variable display device to the end of the special game state The game control can be immediately reflected, and as a result, a fair game machine can be provided.

In the second aspect of the invention, similarly to the first aspect of the invention, after the specific display result is displayed, the player does not know when the notification effect is executed, and the notification effect is executed a plurality of times. Since there is a possibility, the player's expectation for the transition to the probable change state can be maintained for a long period of time. Moreover, it is possible to prevent an unnatural situation in which a post-transition notification effect is executed even when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Furthermore, when the state data setting means is shifted to the special gaming state, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied and before the determination process by the prior determination means is performed, since predetermined termination condition by end condition judgment means is been configured to set the state data to the non-special state data based on it has been determined to be satisfied, in the other of the variable display device to the end of the special game state The game control can be immediately reflected, and as a result, a fair game machine can be provided.

In the invention according to claim 3, as in the inventions according to claim 1 and claim 2, after the specific display result is displayed, the player does not know when the notification effect is executed and the notification effect is not displayed. Since there is a possibility of being executed a plurality of times, it is possible to maintain a player's expectation for the transition to the probability change state over a long period of time. Moreover, it is possible to prevent an unnatural situation in which a post-transition notification effect is executed even when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Furthermore, when the state data setting means is shifted to the special gaming state, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied and before the determination process by the prior determination means is performed, since predetermined termination condition by end condition judgment means is been configured to set the state data to the non-special state data based on it has been determined to be satisfied, in the other of the variable display device to the end of the special game state The game control can be immediately reflected, and as a result, a fair game machine can be provided.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the game control microcomputer transmits the notification effect start command after the specific game state is completed, so that the variable display of the next identification information is started even after the specific game state is ended. Since there is a possibility that the notification effect is executed, the expectation for the transition to the probability change state can be maintained for a longer period of time.

In the invention according to claim 6, the specific game indicating the end of the specific game state different from the notification effect start command when the game control microcomputer determines by the prior decision means not to execute the notification effect after the transition. Since the specific game state end command indicating the execution of the state end effect is transmitted, the effect control microcomputer is configured to execute the specific game state end effect on the variable display device based on the specific game state end command. Then, the player can easily recognize that the notification effect is not performed after the transition, and the player can easily grasp the gaming state after the specific gaming state.

In the seventh aspect of the invention, the execution time of the specific gaming state end effect is configured to be shorter than the execution time of the post-transition notification effect, so the notification effect is not executed in the specific game state end effect. When there is no possibility of transition to a state, it can be avoided that the presentation is unnecessarily executed for a long time.

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

Embodiment 1 FIG.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and 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). Is a structure including

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

  Two variable display devices 9a and 9b that variably display a plurality of types of decorative designs for presentation as identification information that can be identified each other and display and display the display results are arranged on the left and right in the vicinity of the center of the game area 7. ing. In this embodiment, each of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and display control of decorative symbols is performed in three display areas (decorative symbol display areas) of left, middle, and right. It is configured as follows. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol is stopped and displayed (except for the stop before the so-called re-variation).

  In this embodiment, the symbols “0” to “9” “A” “B” “C” are used as decorative symbols displayed in the three display areas of the variable display devices 9a and 9b. During the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols “0” to “9”, “A”, “B”, and “C” are displayed in numerical order.

  Two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b for variably displaying special symbols as identification information are provided on the upper portions of the variable display devices 9a and 9b, respectively. Each of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is realized by a simple and small indicator (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers “0” to “9”, for example. The special symbol indicators 8a and 8b may be configured to variably display a larger number of numbers such as “0” to “99” in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp a specific stop symbol. . The variable display devices 9a and 9b are provided corresponding to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, respectively.

  A start winning port 13a is provided below the variable display device 9a. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a (see FIG. 2).

  Further, below the variable display device 9b, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 as a start winning opening 13b. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 13b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14b (see FIG. 2). A variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes is provided below the start winning opening 13b. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  As described above, in this example, two start winning openings 13a and 13b are provided corresponding to the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In this example, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only at the lower portion of one of the starting winning ports 13b is provided. However, the variable winning ball device that performs the opening and closing operations at the lower portions of both of the starting winning ports 13a and 13b. It is good also as a structure which provides. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not provide a variable winning ball apparatus in the lower part of any start winning opening 13a, 13b. Further, in this example, two start winning holes 13a and 13b are provided, but one starting pay hole is provided, and a winning game ball is detected by one of the two start opening switches 14a and 14b. It is good.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which detects the game ball which won each at the two start winning opening 13a, 13b with one start opening switch. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which provides one start winning opening and one start opening switch. In these cases, whether to win a prize corresponding to the first special symbol or a prize corresponding to the second special symbol may be determined by a lottery such as a random number.

  Between the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, there are four LEDs for displaying the number of effective winning balls, that is, the starting memory number, in which the game balls are placed in any of the starting winning ports 13a and 13b. A special symbol start memory indicator 18 is provided. In other words, up to four of the starting memory numbers are displayed in the winning order. The special symbol start memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning in either of the start winning openings 13a, 13b. The special symbol start memory display 18 indicates the number of LEDs to be lit when the start memory number becomes 3 or less every time variable display is started by either of the variable display devices 9a and 9b. Decrease by 1 (ie turn off one LED). In this example, the special symbol start memory display 18 uses an LED capable of displaying two colors of lighting, and can identify which of the start winning ports 13a and 13b has been started by the lighting color. To display. For example, if it is a start memory for the start winning port 13a, it is lit red, and if it is a start memory for the start winning port 13b, it is lit in green. Each time variable display is started in either of the variable display devices 9a and 9b, the lighting state is shifted.

  Two special symbol start memory displays may be provided corresponding to the start winning ports 13a and 13b. Further, in this example, the upper limit number (up to 4 each) is provided for the starting memory number by winning in each of the start winning ports 13a and 13b, but the upper limit number may not be provided.

  Below the start winning opening 13a, a specific game that occurs when a special display result (a jackpot symbol: for example, a symbol "7" of "0" to "9") is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8a. A special variable winning device that is opened by the solenoid 21a in the state (big hit game state) is provided. The special variable winning device includes an opening / closing plate 20a and forms a big winning opening. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23a.

  Similarly, a specific display result (a jackpot symbol: for example, symbol “7” out of “0” to “9”) is displayed on the special symbol display 8 b below the start winning opening 13 b (that is, the variable winning ball device 15). There is provided a special variable winning device that is opened by a solenoid 21b in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed. The special variable winning device includes an opening / closing plate 20b and forms a large winning opening. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23b.

  As described above, in this example, two large winning openings having the same shape are provided corresponding to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, but there may be one large winning opening. Moreover, two large winning openings having different shapes may be provided.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, 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 (X lamp) is lit, it is 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. In the vicinity 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 into 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.

  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. A decorative lamp 25 for decoration is provided around the left and right sides of 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 decorative lamp 25, the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decorative LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  Note that a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, but is not shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, a button 120 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided directly above the hitting operation handle 5. This button 120 is operated by the player during execution of a re-lottery effect for a big hit symbol, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the button 120 is called a symbol promotion button. When the symbol promotion 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, the effect control board 80). Is output to the production control microcomputer 101 (see FIG. 3). In the example shown in FIG. 1, the symbol promotion button 120 is provided directly above the hitting operation handle 5, but may be provided at another location (for example, the hitting ball supply tray 3).

  In the gaming machine, a ball hitting device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7.

  If the game ball enters the start winning port 13a and is detected by the start port switch 14a, the special symbol display unit 8a starts variable display and the variable display device 9a as long as the variable display of the symbol can be started. The decorative pattern starts variable display. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, the number of start winning memories, which is a reserved storage of the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol) on the special symbol display 8a, is increased by one.

  If the game ball enters the start winning opening 13b and is detected by the start opening switch 14b, the special symbol starts variable display on the special symbol display unit 8b as long as variable display of the symbol can be started. In the device 9b, the decorative symbol starts variable display. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, the number of start winning memories which is a reserved storage of the variable display of the special symbol (second special symbol) on the special symbol display 8b is increased by one.

  The special symbol variable display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is stopped when a predetermined time elapses. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, a large symbol corresponding to a special symbol display that displays and wins a big hit symbol until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls wins a big winning opening. The winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus) is opened. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is a period until a certain period of time has elapsed after the big winning opening is opened or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins the big winning opening.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are a normal jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot gaming state is continued for 15 rounds and a special jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot gaming state is continued for only two rounds.

  The variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the variable display of the decorative symbols on the variable display devices 9a and 9b are synchronized with each other. Here, synchronization means that the variable display period is the same.

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

  Further, in the variable display device 9a, specific odd-numbered symbols (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”) and alphabetic symbols (“A”, “B”, “C”) are used as stop symbols for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols. ) Are displayed in a stopped state (for example, “555”), the game shifts to the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state ends, the normal gaming state and the time saving state (to be described later) It is controlled to a probability variation state (referred to as a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) that is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability (ratio) than a time shortened state. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state. Similarly, in the variable display device 9b, specific odd-numbered symbols (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”) and alphabetic symbols (“A”, “B”, “C”) are used as stop symbols for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols. )) Is displayed in a stopped state (for example, “555”), it shifts to the big hit gaming state, and when the big hit determination is made after the big hit gaming state ends, the normal gaming state and the short time state are set. It is controlled to a probability variation state in which it is determined that the jackpot is a high probability (ratio).

  In this way, among the decorative patterns of “0” to “9”, “A”, “B”, and “C”, specific odd-numbered decorative patterns (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”) that cause the probability variation state are generated. ) And alphabetic symbols (“A”, “B”, “C”) are called probabilistic symbols (Note that if the number of rounds to be described later is a sudden probable big hit of two rounds, the gaming state suddenly shifts to the probable state) In order to make it look like this, symbols other than “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “A”, “B”, and “C” may be used as probability variation symbols). In addition, the variable display devices 9a and 9b display that the probability variation symbols (special display results) are displayed in a state where the probability variation symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the probability variation symbols are aligned as the stop symbols of the left, middle and right decoration symbols. Express as a big hit.

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

  In addition, when the variable display device 9a is stopped and displayed in an odd number of symbols ("9") other than the probability variation symbol ("999") as a stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol, it is in a big hit gaming state. At the same time, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variable display time (variation time) of the special symbol (and decoration symbol) on the special symbol display 8a (and variable display device 9a) is shortened compared to the normal gaming state and the probability variation state. It is controlled to the time-short state (time shortening state). Similarly, when the variable display device 9b is stopped and displayed in a state (“999”) where an odd number of symbols (“9”) other than the probability variation symbols are arranged as a stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol, the big hit gaming state And the variable display time (variation time) of the special symbol (and decoration symbol) on the special symbol display 8b (and the variable display device 9b) after the end of the big hit gaming state is shortened compared to the normal gaming state and the probability variation state. It is controlled to the short state when doing.

  As described above, among the decorative symbols “0” to “9”, “A”, “B”, and “C”, a symbol (“9”) that causes a short-time state is referred to as a short-time symbol. In addition, the variable display devices 9a and 9b display that the stop symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol in a state in which the short time symbol is aligned, the short time symbol (special display result) of the decorative symbol is displayed, or Express as a big hit.

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

  In addition, in the variable display device 9a, the predetermined symbols (“3” “7”) of the probability variation symbols (“1” “3” “5” “7” “A” “B” “C”) are aligned. When the stop display is made (for example, “777”), the game shifts to the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to a promiscuous state and a short time state. In other words, when the big hit is determined, the probability change state is determined to be a big hit with high probability, and the variable display time (variation) of the special symbol (and the decorative symbol) in the special symbol display 8a (and the variable display device 9a) is controlled. When the time is shortened, it is controlled to the short state. Similarly, in the variable display device 9b, predetermined symbols (“3” and “7”) out of the probability variation symbols (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “A”, “B”, and “C”) are aligned. When the stop display is made in a state (for example, “777”), the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to a probable change state and a short time state. Note that a gaming state that is in a probability variation state and in a short time state is referred to as a probability variation short state.

  As described above, among the probability variation symbols, the symbols ("3" and "7") that cause the probability variation time short state are referred to as probability variation time short symbols (or simply probability variation symbols). In addition, the variable display devices 9a and 9b display that the short and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the short and right decorative symbols are aligned as a stop symbol of the left and right decorative symbols. Alternatively, it is expressed such that it will be a big hit when the probability changes.

  As in the case of the probability variation state described above, in this embodiment, when the probability variation time is short, the normal symbol display 10 has a higher probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol than the normal gaming state, and a variable winning ball. One or both of the opening time and the number of opening times in the device 15 are increased, which is advantageous for the player. In addition, the normal symbol variable display time (fluctuation time) on the normal symbol display 10 in the probability variation state is shorter than that in the normal gaming state, so that it is more advantageous for the player. Good.

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

  As long as the jackpot symbol is displayed as the jackpot symbol on the variable display devices 9a and 9b, the special symbol display is performed when the probability variable symbol, the time symbol, and the normal symbol are displayed. The same jackpot symbol ("7") is displayed on the devices 8a and 8b.

  In this embodiment, the transition (transition) of the gaming state among the normal gaming state, the short time state, the probability variation state, and the certain variation time short state is performed as follows. When the probability change big hit (including sudden probability change big hit) or the probability change big hit short hit in the normal gaming state or the time short state, the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state (in the case of the probability change short big hit, the probability change short time state) after the big hit game ends. As described above, the transition to the probability variation state is only performed when a big hit is made in the probability variation symbol or the probability variation short symbol. There is no limit on the number of fluctuations in the continuation of the probability variation state.

  When the time-hit big hit in the normal game state, the game state is shifted to the time-short state after the big-hit game ends. Also, when the normal big hit or the short time big hit in the probability changing state, the probability changing state is ended, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state or the time saving state. Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined in the probability variation state or the probability variation short time state that the probability variation state is to be terminated by lottery (determination of probability variation state termination: see steps S58 and S59), the probability variation state ends. The gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state or the short time state. In this embodiment, the time reduction state continues for a predetermined number of fluctuations (variable display times). Specifically, after the end of the big hit game, if the two variable display devices 9a and 9b (that is, the special symbol displays 8a and 8b) are subjected to 100 symbol variations, the time-short state is terminated and the normal gaming state is reached. Transition. This is the same in the short-term probability change state. When 100 symbols are changed after the end of the big hit game, only the short-time state in the short-term probability change state is ended, and the state changes to the probability change state. In addition, when the normal big hit is reached before the predetermined number of fluctuations in the short time state, the short time state ends and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram 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 is based on signals from the basic circuit (game control microcomputer 60) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the program, the gate switch 32a, the start port switches 14a and 14b, and the count switches 23a and 23b. An input driver circuit 58 applied to the circuit 53, a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and a solenoid circuit 59 that drives the solenoids 21a and 21b that open and close the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b according to instructions from the basic circuit 53 are mounted. Has been.

  The switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switches 14a and 14b, and the count switches 23a and 23b may be what are called sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. Each of the start port switches 14a and 14b and the count switches 23a and 23b for detecting a winning is also a winning detecting 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, jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot, effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning balls used for starting the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, probability variation An information output circuit 64 is provided for outputting an information output signal such as probability variation information indicating that the error occurred 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. Since the game control microcomputer 60 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 60 will hereinafter execute (or perform processing), specifically, 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 is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. is there.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the frame side lamp driver board 35, and the sound control board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the frame side lamp driver board 35 and the sound control 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. In the effect control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 101 operates according to 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 effect control microcomputer 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the variable display devices 9a and 9b using the LCD based on the effect control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the 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.

  A relay board that relays a signal sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 is provided between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, and the relay board receives an input from the main board 31. A unidirectional circuit may be mounted as a signal direction regulating means that allows a signal to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (no signal passes in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit is composed of, for example, a diode or a transistor. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 101 outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port 104 and the output driver 110. A bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line such as a write / read signal) input / output to / from the production control microcomputer 101 is extended to the frame side lamp driver board 35 via the bus driver 105. ing.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 inputs an ON signal from the symbol promotion button 120 via the input port 108. As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes control of a plurality of types of effect devices (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) in response to an ON signal from the symbol promotion button 120.

  In the frame side 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 such as the decorative lamp 25, the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. A signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED drive circuit 355 and supplied to various LEDs.

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

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

  In the voice control 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 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.

  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) in 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 a clear switch (not shown) input via the input port only once (step S7). If 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, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the game control microcomputer 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 game state restoration 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 an initialization command, there is a command (for the effect control board 80) indicating an initial design of a decorative design displayed on the variable display devices 9a and 9b.

  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 displays 8a and 8b, and the display random number update process is to update the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. It is processing. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). In a game control process described later, when the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

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

  When the timer interruption occurs, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control processes of steps S21 to S36 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 switches 14a and 14b, and the count switches 23a and 23b via the switch circuit 58, State determination is performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol displays 8a and 8b, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol start memory display 41 (step S22). In the display control process, control for outputting a drive signal to each display device is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S34 to S36.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (step S23). , S24).

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the first special symbol process (step S25). In the first special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control (step S26).

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)
(2) Random 2: Determines the special symbol detachment symbol (for special symbol determination)
(3) Random 3: Type of jackpot, that is, regular jackpot that executes a re-lottery effect after the jackpot game ends, short-time jackpot, probability variable jackpot and short-term bonus jackpot at the time of jackpot game, normal jackpot that does not perform a lottery game after the jackpot game ends, hourly jackpot , Determine whether to change probability jackpot, probability change jackpot, or sudden change jackpot suddenly (for determining jackpot type)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the random 1 initial value)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Decide whether to end (puncture) the probability variation state (for lottery determination). Random 8 takes a value in the range of 0-49. In the probability changing state, the game control microcomputer 60 ends the probability changing state, for example, when the random number 8 matches one predetermined value. Therefore, the probability variation state ends (probability variation puncture) with a probability of 1/50. It should be noted that a determination value table in which one value to be compared with random 8 is set and a determination value table in which two or more values are set are prepared, and any determination is made when deciding whether to end the probability variation state. It may be determined whether to use the value table, and the probability variation state may be terminated when the value set in the determined determination value table matches the random 8. Specifically, for example, a determination value table in which one value to be compared with random 8 is set and a determination value table in which two values are set may be prepared, selected, and used. In this case, the probability variation state ends (probability variation puncture) with a probability of 1/50 or 1/25, depending on the determination value table used. Further, a determination value table to be used may be determined depending on the probability variation symbol, and the probability of probability variation puncture may be varied depending on the probability variation symbol. Then, depending on the probability of probability variation puncture, the background symbols and background colors displayed on the variable display devices 9a and 9b or the characters displayed on the variable display devices 9a and 9b are made different so that the probability variation probability probability is increased. You may make it alert | report a state to a player.

  In step S23 of the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 60 determines (1) big hit determination random number, (3) big hit type determination random number, and (5) normal symbol hit 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 (8) are also used.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the second special symbol process (step S27). In the second special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the second 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 S28). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a process of sending an effect control command by setting an effect control command related to the decorative symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (decorative symbol command control process: step S29).

  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 S30).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signal of the prize opening switch (step S31). Specifically, a prize is awarded to the payout control board 37 in response to detection of a prize based on the fact that any of the prize opening switches (the switches such as the start opening switches 14a and 14b, which are the conditions for paying out the prize balls) is turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of balls is output. The payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 according to 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 S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is established, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S33). In order to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning opening, the solenoid circuit 59 is operated according to a drive command to the solenoids 16, 21a, 21b. , 24a, 24b are driven.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the normal symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the storage state of the start winning memory number of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol reserved memory number data, and starts the special symbol. The special symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the storage state of the winning memory number is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol reserved memory number data (storage process: step S34). Here, the normal symbol start memory indicator 41 and the special symbol start memory indicator 18 are turned on / off by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the reserved memory number data set in the output buffer. Control is executed.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the first special symbol display control data for setting the first special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. The second special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the second special symbol in accordance with the value of the second special symbol process flag is set in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data. A special symbol display control process to be set is performed (step S35). In addition, according to the display control data set here in the output buffer, a special signal effect display is executed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b by outputting a drive signal in step S22.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the normal symbol display control data for displaying the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data. A control process is performed (step S36). In addition, according to the display control data set to the output buffer here, a drive signal is output in step S22, whereby the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is executed.

  Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S37), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S38).

  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.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b respectively execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. And control which transfers to a big hit game state is performed when a specific display result is derived and displayed by either of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In a gaming machine that includes a plurality of special symbol displays 8a and 8b and displays special symbols on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b, there is a risk that a big hit will occur simultaneously. Therefore, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit gaming state does not occur simultaneously with the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. Hereinafter, these controls will be described. In the following description, the process for controlling the special symbol display 8a will be described, but the same control is executed for the process for controlling the special symbol display 8b. In the process of controlling the special symbol display 8a, the special symbol display 8b is controlled for the part that performs the process based on the display control state of the special symbol display 8b (for example, the process based on the state of the second big hit execution flag). When applied to the processing, processing based on the display control state of the special symbol display 8a (for example, processing based on the state of the first big hit execution flag) is performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S25) executed by the game control microcomputer 60 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8a is executed.

  When the game control microcomputer 60 performs the first special symbol process, the start opening switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 13a provided in the game board 6 is turned on. If it is, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 13a has occurred (step S311), the number of reserved memories is indicated on condition that the upper limit value has not been reached (step S312). The value of the hold storage counter is incremented by 1 (step S313). Thereafter, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag).

  When the value of the hold memory counter is incremented by 1, the game control microcomputer 60 extracts the counter value for generating the big hit determination random number and the like, and uses them as the extracted random number value. The process of storing in the storage area in the pending storage buffer corresponding to the value of is executed. In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number are secured. Note that a counter and a reserved storage buffer for generating a big hit determination random number and the like are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): When the microcomputer 60 for game control is in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory buffer (the number of reserved memories) Confirm. The number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the hold storage counter. If the count value of the hold storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is the specific display result (whether or not it is a big hit). In the case of a specific display result, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S301.

  First decoration symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): If the first big hit flag is not set, an effect control command (offset designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9a is a missed symbol is produced. Transmit to the control board 80. If the first jackpot flag is set, the display result of the variable display device 9a is determined to be the display result corresponding to which jackpot type among the specific display results (hit symbols). The types of jackpots include normal jackpots that do not execute re-lottery effects after the end of the big hit game, hourly jackpots, probability variable jackpots and short-term hit jackpots at the time of jackpot game, and regular jackpots that perform the re-lottery effect after the big hit game ends There are short-term jackpots and suddenly odd jackpots. When the jackpot type is determined to be a normal jackpot that does not execute a lottery effect of the jackpot symbol (details will be described later) on the variable display device 9a after the jackpot game ends, the display result of the variable display device 9a is the normal symbol. When the effect control command (ordinary jackpot designation command) for designating is sent to the effect control board 80 and the re-lottery effect is not executed, the display result of the variable display device 9a is a time-short symbol. When an effect control command (time / short jackpot designation command) that designates this is transmitted to the effect control board 80 and it is determined to be a probable big hit that does not execute the re-lottery effect, the display result of the variable display device 9a is a probable variable symbol. Produce control command (probable variation big hit designation command) is transmitted to the production control board 80, and the probable change time college does not execute the re-lottery effect When we decided to Ri, the display result of the variable display device 9a is transmitted to the probability variation time-shortening effect control commands (probability variation time reduction jackpot specifying command) the performance control board 80 which specifies that it is a symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be a normal jackpot in which the lottery symbol re-drawing effect is executed in the variable display device 9a after the jackpot game is ended, the display result of the variable display device 9a is designated as a normal symbol. When the production control command (ordinary jackpot designation command with re-lottery) that designates the execution of the re-lottery effect is transmitted to the production control board 80 and the short-and-big jackpot for executing the re-lottery effect is determined, the variable display device 9a An effect control command for designating that the display result is a short-time symbol and for executing a re-lottery effect (command for designating a short and large bonus with a re-lottery) is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and the probability change for executing the re-lottery effect is performed. When the big hit is decided, it is designated that the display result of the variable display device 9a is a probable variation and the re-lottery effect is executed. When the production control command (specific change big hit designation command with re-lottery) is transmitted to the production control board 80 and the real change lottery for executing the re-lottery production is determined, the display result of the variable display device 9a is the short time pattern of the probable change. And an effect control command (designation command with probability change time bonus with re-lottery) that specifies that the re-lottery effect is to be executed is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined to be a sudden probability variation jackpot where the number of rounds in the jackpot game is two rounds, the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probability variation symbol (may be a symbol for sudden probability variation). An effect control command (suddenly probable big hit specification command) that specifies that there are two rounds and specifies that there are two rounds is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S302.

  First variation pattern setting process (step S302): A variation pattern determining random number (one of display random numbers) obtained by extracting a variation pattern of variable display of the first special symbol (corresponding to a variation time here) when a start winning is generated. Is selected from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns according to the value of. Further, after the variable display time (variation time) until the first special symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed based on the determined variation pattern is set in the first special symbol process timer, the first special symbol process timer is set. Start. At this time, information (variation pattern command) for instructing the variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S303.

  First special symbol variation processing (step S303): After starting the variation display of the first special symbol, whether or not the big hit game (second big hit game) based on the fact that the second special symbol has become a big hit symbol is started Process to monitor. Specifically, the state of a second big hit execution flag to be described later is monitored. When the second jackpot game is started, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol (the time indicated by the first variation time timer in step S302) is interrupted and resumed after the second jackpot game ends. . When the variation time of the first special symbol elapses, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S304.

  First special symbol fluctuation stop process (step S304): The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed. In addition, an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for designating the stop of variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first variable display device 9 a is transmitted to the effect control board 80. When the first jackpot flag is set, the time from when the jackpot symbol is stopped to the start of the jackpot game (the jackpot display time) is set in the jackpot control timer, and then the jackpot control timer Start. The effect control board 80 is provided with an effect control command (fanfare command) for causing the effect control microcomputer 101 to execute an effect of a signal (fanfare effect) indicating that the jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Send. If the first big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S305. Otherwise, the internal state is updated to a value according to step S300.

  First big prize opening pre-processing (step S305): Control for opening the first big prize opening (large prize opening constituted by the opening / closing plate 20a) is started. Specifically, the solenoid 21a is driven to open the first special variable winning device (opening / closing plate 20a) to open the first big winning opening. The number of rounds is counted by a counter. Also, the execution time (round time) of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the special prize opening control timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S306.

  First big winning opening opening process (step S306): A process of confirming the closing condition of the first big winning opening is performed. When the closing condition for the first grand prize opening is established, the solenoid 21a is driven to close the first special variable prize winning device and close the first big prize opening. Also check to see if there are any remaining rounds. When there is a remaining round, the time (interval time) from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer, and the internal state is updated to a value according to step S305. In addition, when all rounds are finished, an effect control command (ending command) for causing the effect control microcomputer 101 to perform an effect (ending effect) for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is provided. After transmitting to the effect control board 80, the internal state is updated to a value according to step S307.

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

  8 and 9 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. FIG. In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration. The first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  The effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are mainly commands for causing the effect control microcomputer 101 to control the display state of the first variable display device 9a. Although not shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the command having the same content as the effect control command shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is used as a command for causing the effect control microcomputer 101 to control the display state of the second variable display device 9 b. A command is provided. It should be noted that the effect control command for controlling the display state of the second variable display device 9b and the effect control command for controlling the display state of the first variable display device 9a are produced by making the EXT data different. The control microcomputer 101 is distinguishable.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, commands 8000 (H) to 800 F (H) specify the variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the first variable display device 9 a in response to the variable display of the first special symbol. It is a control command (variation pattern command). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start.

  The command 8100 (H) is an effect control command (outgoing designation command) that designates that the display result of the first variable display device 9a is an outlier design. The command 8101 (H) is an effect control command (normal jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of the first variable display device 9a is a normal symbol. The command 8102 (H) is an effect control command (time / short / large hit designation command) for designating that the display result of the first variable display device 9a is a time / short symbol. The command 8103 (H) is an effect control command (probability variation big hit designation command) for designating that the display result of the first variable display device 9a is a probability variation symbol. The command 8104 (H) is an effect control command (probability change time big hit designation command) that designates that the display result of the first variable display device 9a is a probability change time short symbol.

  The command 8105 (H) is an effect control command (abrupt probability variation big hit designation command) for designating that the probability variation big hit is two rounds. In addition, as will be described later, unlike the case of 15 rounds, the rounds of probable big hits do not proceed in turn, but the game state suddenly shifts to the probable state. Since a special performance to be shown to a person is executed, the two-round probability change big hit is called “sudden probability change big hit” or simply “sudden probability change”. The command 8106 (H) specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal symbol, and an effect control command (with re-lottery) that specifies that a re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the 15 round jackpot game Usually a big hit designation command).

  The command 8107 (H) specifies that the display result of the first variable display device 9a is a short-time symbol, and an effect control command (re-execution) that specifies that a re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the 15 round jackpot game. The command for a short and large college hit with lottery). The command 8108 (H) specifies that the display result of the first variable display device 9a is a probable variation symbol, and an effect control command (re-execution) that specifies that a re-lottery effect is executed after the end of 15 rounds of the big hit game. Probability big hit designation command with lottery). The command 8109 (H) designates that the display result of the first variable display device 9a is a probability change short symbol, and an effect control command (designation to execute a re-lottery effect after the end of 15 rounds of big hit game) Command for probability change with big lottery with re-lottery).

  Note that the commands 8100 (H) to 8109 (H) are effect control commands that specify the contents of the first decorative design and also specify execution / non-execution of the re-lottery effect after the end of the jackpot game. 8100 (H) to 8109 (H) are referred to as symbol / effect designation commands.

  The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for designating stop of variable display (variation) of the first decorative symbol in the first variable display device 9a.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, 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. Commands D000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the display state of the first variable display device 9a not related to the variation of the first decorative symbol and the big hit game.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 1 command) that specifies that a 15-round jackpot game is to be started. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 2 command) that specifies that a two-round jackpot game is to be started.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during opening of the big prize opening) that designates display during the round during the big hit game. Note that the number of rounds displayed in “XX” is set. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (count number designation command) that designates the number of winning balls (the number of detected winnings of the count switch 23a) to the big winning opening during each round. The number of winning balls (count number) is set in “XX”. The command B3XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big prize opening) that specifies display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) during the big hit game.

  Command B400 (H) is an effect control command (ending 1 command) for designating that the normal jackpot end is displayed without executing the re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of the 15-round jackpot game (the jackpot end effect). It is. Command B 401 (H) is an effect control command (ending 2 command) that designates displaying the end of probability variable big hit without executing the re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of 15 rounds of big hit game. Command B 402 (H) is an effect control command (ending 3 command) that designates that the end of the normal jackpot is displayed after the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the end of the 15-round jackpot game. Command B 403 (H) is an effect control command (ending 4 command) that designates the end of a probable big hit after execution of the re-lottery effect in the ending effect after the end of 15 rounds of the big hit game. Command B 404 (H) is an effect control command (ending 5 command) that specifies that the end of two rounds of jackpot game is displayed in the ending effect after the end of two rounds of jackpot game.

  Command B500 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command) for designating the big hit end.

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

  When the effect control microcomputer 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 60 mounted on the main board 31, the contents shown in FIGS. Accordingly, the display state of the first variable display device 9 a is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, when displaying the start winning memory number on the first variable display device 9a, an effect control command for designating the start winning memory number is also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 10, “EXT” indicates the second byte of EXT data in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information). Note that the variation pattern shown in FIG. 10 is a variation pattern of the first decorative design executed in the first variable display device 9a.

  In this example, each variation pattern of the first special symbol is an outlier or a big hit, whether to reach, whether to reach, whether to reach, whether to give a notice effect, a big hit In this case, a plurality of types are prepared according to the difference in various effects such as whether or not to execute a lottery effect for the jackpot symbol before the start of the jackpot game. In this example, the reach effect, the notice effect, and the re-lottery effect are executed in the first variable display device 9a controlled by the effect control microcomputer 101.

  Here, the “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern without a reach mode. “Normal reach” is a variation pattern with a simple reach mode. “Reach A” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”. Further, the difference in reach form means that a change in a different form (speed, direction of rotation, etc.) is performed or a character or the like appears in the reach change time. For example, in “normal”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in “reach A”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different speeds and directions of change is realized.

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

  In addition, the “notice effect” is to notify the player in advance (before the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the first variable display device 9a) that it is a big hit or is likely to be a big hit. The production of. For example, the player is informed that there is a possibility of a big hit by changing a different mode (speed, direction of rotation, etc.) or making a character appear during the change. In this embodiment, based on the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 60 to the effect control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the notice effect at a predetermined timing. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, when the microcomputer for effect control 101 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the random number for determination of the notice and determines that the notice effect is executed. The notice effect may be executed at a predetermined timing.

  Further, the “re-lottery effect” refers to a case where it is determined in advance that a big hit symbol (normal symbol, time-short symbol, probability variation symbol or probability variation symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display device 9a. 1 In the variable display device 9a, the left, middle and right decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a state where the same symbols (normal symbol, short-time symbol or probability variable symbol) are aligned, and the symbols in the aligned state are changed again and then the big hit symbol is displayed. An effect for deriving and displaying (a normal symbol, a time-short symbol, a probability variation symbol, or a probability variation short symbol).

  Specifically, the following pattern can be considered as the re-lottery effect. First, as a re-lottery effect that does not promote the jackpot symbol, after stopping and displaying the normal symbol, the short-time symbol, and the probability variation symbol, such a symbol is changed again, and the normal symbol and the short-time symbol are again displayed. This is a pattern for deriving and displaying probability variation symbols. In this case, for example, when a normal symbol (for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, the derived symbol is the same normal symbol (“2”), but a different normal symbol (“4”). Also good. Secondly, as a re-lottery effect to promote the jackpot symbol, after stopping and displaying normal symbols, short-time symbols and probability variation symbols, such symbols are re-variable and stopped. This is a pattern for deriving and displaying the upper symbol. For example, when the normal symbol (“2”) is stopped and displayed, the time-shorter symbol, the probability variable symbol or the probability-variant short symbol that is higher than the normal symbol is derived and displayed, and the time-shorter symbol (“9”) is stopped and displayed. When the probability variation symbol or the probability variation time symbol design that is higher than the time variation symbol is derived and displayed, and the probability variation symbol (for example, “5”) is stopped and displayed, the probability variation time symbol (for example, “ 7 ”) is derived and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect may be executed twice before the start of the jackpot game and after the end. The “re-lottery effect” included in the variation pattern shown in FIG. 10 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 contents of the re-lottery effect will be described later.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table (HT) used in this example. FIG. 11 shows a variation pattern table (normal state variation pattern table) used when the gaming state is the normal state, and a variation pattern table (probability variation state variation) used when the gaming state is the probability variation state. A pattern table) and a variation pattern table (variation pattern table for time reduction state) used when the gaming state is the time reduction state are shown. Note that when the gaming state is a short state during the probability variation, a variation pattern table for the probability variation state is used.

  The normal state variation pattern table is used when the special symbol variable display result is lost. The normal state variation pattern table (TH) is used when the special symbol variable display result is a big hit. The normal state big hit hour variation pattern table (TA) is prepared in advance.

  Moreover, 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 of special symbol is out of order, and when the variable symbol display result of special symbol is a big hit A jackpot variation pattern table (KA) for probability variation state to be used is prepared in advance.

  Furthermore, as the variable pattern table for the short time state, the variable pattern result table for the short time state (JH) used when the variable display result of the special symbol is lost, and when the variable display result of the special symbol is a big hit A short hit state big hit hour variation pattern table (JA) is prepared in advance.

  In each variation pattern table, the variation pattern number shown in FIG. 10 is associated with a comparison value to be compared with a random 4 extracted value (variation pattern determining random value). FIG. 11 shows the selection probability of the variation pattern. For example, in the fluctuation pattern table for the normal state, 60 comparison values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern 1, 10 comparison values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern 2, and 5 comparison values are assigned to the fluctuation patterns 4 and 5. ... Three comparison values are allocated to the fluctuation pattern 13.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the normal state variation pattern table and the probability variation state variation pattern table are assigned the same number of comparison values to the same variation pattern. In the variation pattern table for the short time state, the table for the big hit is assigned a comparison value to each variation pattern in the same way as the variation pattern table for the normal state and the variation pattern table for the probability variation state. Is different from the normal state variation pattern table and the probability variation state variation pattern table in that a comparison value is not allocated to the variation pattern 1 but a comparison value is allocated to the variation pattern 16.

  Each variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 54. That is, six types of variation pattern tables are provided and stored in the ROM 54. Note that a time variation state variation pattern table and a variation pattern table (a variation time table for probability variation time short state) used when the gaming state is a short time state during probability change may be provided separately.

  When determining the variation pattern, a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state and whether to become “big hit” or “out of game” is used, and is associated with a comparison value of the same value as the random 4 extracted value. The selected variation pattern number is selected, and the variation pattern of the selected variation pattern number is determined.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol normal process, the gaming control microcomputer 60 does not have the second big hit execution flag set (step S50) and can start changing the first special symbol (for example, If the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300) (step S51), the value of the first start winning memorized number is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the first start winning counter is confirmed.

  The second big hit game running flag is a big hit game (second big hit game) based on the big hit (second big hit) generated when the variable display result of the second special symbol becomes the big hit display result in the special symbol display 8b. ) Is a flag that is set when the game starts, and is reset when the second jackpot game ends.

  The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the special symbol indicator 8a does not change the first special symbol and the first special symbol is variable. This is a case where the big hit game (first big hit game) based on the big hit (first big hit) generated when the display result is the big hit display result is not being executed.

  If the first start winning memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 60 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first starting winning memory number = 1, and the first random number buffer of the RAM 55. While storing in the area (step S53), the value of the first start winning memorized number is reduced by 1 and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first start winning memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first starting winning memory number = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first start winning memory numbers are extracted is always the order of the first starting winning memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match. 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. In this example, each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first start winning memory number and each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second start winning memory number The order in which and are extracted is also stored in an identifiable manner.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 60 subtracts 1 if the gaming time counter is not 0 when the gaming state is the probability change time short state (step S55) (step S56). If the gaming state is not the probability change time short state, the process proceeds to step S57. The gaming state is determined by state data described later.

  Next, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the probability variation time short state (step S57), the game control microcomputer 60 determines whether or not to end the probability variation before executing the big hit determination of steps S64 and S65. The determination is made by lottery (steps S58 to S59). If the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the process proceeds to step S64. In this example, the determination of whether or not to end the probability change is performed every time the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times). That is, for example, when lottery determination is performed every five times, after shifting to the probability variation state, the lottery is performed when variable display of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth,. Determination (processing of steps S58 to S59) is executed.

  If it is in the probability change state (step S57), the game control microcomputer 60 reads out the lottery determination random number (probability change end determination random number: random 8) from the storage area (step S58). It is determined whether or not the value matches the probability variation end value, which is a determination value for determining the end of the probability variation state (step S59). If they match, the state data is changed to the non-probability variation state and the probability variation state (probability variation (probability variation)). The time-short state is included) is terminated (step S60).

  If the hour / minute counter is not 0 (step S61), the gaming state is shifted to the hourly state, so that an effect control command (probability change end designation command) indicating that the probability change state has ended is shown. ) Is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S62). Specifically, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the probability change end designation command is set in the pointer. When the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the probability variation end designation command is set to the pointer, the probability variation termination designation command is transmitted in the decorative symbol command control process (step S27). Hereinafter, “transmit an effect control command” indicates that such processing is performed. The command transmission table is an area of the ROM 54 in which each effect control command illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9 is set. The pointer is data used for designating an address where the corresponding command is stored in the area, and is formed in the RAM 55.

  It should be noted that, based on the fact that the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the probability variation end designation command is set in the pointer, the decorative symbol command control process (step S27) is not limited to the configuration for transmitting the probability variation termination designation command. In the process of step S62, a configuration may be used in which a loss designation command is transmitted. The same applies to the following command transmission processing.

  In addition, if the time-count counter is 0 (note that the value of the time-count counter is 0 even when it is just a probability change state that is not a probability change time short state), if the state data indicates a time reduction state, that state. The data is changed to a non-time-short state (step S63).

  Therefore, when the probability variation state ends based on the random value 8, lottery based on the low probability state is executed in the jackpot determination in step S65.

  On the other hand, when the random 8 value read in step S58 does not match the probability variation end value (step S59), the process proceeds to step S64.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 reads the jackpot determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step S64), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S65). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S66), the game control microcomputer 60 sets a first big hit flag (step S67). The “first big hit flag” is referred to in the determination in step S102 described later.

  Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S68).

  In step S65, whether or not the control state is a probability change state is taken into consideration, and the determination is made based on the jackpot probability at the time of probability change or the jackpot probability at the time of non-change probability. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the control state indicated by the state data is a probabilistic state. If it is a probabilistic state, the determination is made with the big hit probability at the time of the probabilistic change. Do.

  In this example, the determination as to whether or not to end the probability change is made by lottery, but the determination as to whether or not to end the probability change may not be performed. That is, the probability change state may not be terminated by puncture. In this case, steps S57 to S63 may not be executed in the first special symbol normal process described above.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are flowcharts showing the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 first checks whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (step S101). When the second big hit execution flag is set, the processing is terminated. If the second big hit execution flag is not set, it is checked whether the first big hit flag is set (step S102). If the first jackpot flag is not set (N in step S102), the game control microcomputer 60 reads the random symbol for random symbol determination (random 2) from the first random number storage buffer, and reads the random symbol for random symbol determination. In accordance with the random number, the first special symbol display symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 8a is determined (step S103).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 performs control to transmit a loss designation command (8100 (H)) for designating that the display result of the first variable display device 9a is a loss to the effect control microcomputer 101 ( Step S104).

  Thereafter, 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 S302) (step S132).

  When the first jackpot flag is set (Y in step S102), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 8a as the jackpot symbol ("7"). At the same time, the big hit type determining random number (random 3) is read from the first random number storage buffer, and the big hit type is determined according to the read big hit type determining random number (step S105). Here, as the types of big hits, normal big hits that do not execute the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game, hourly big hits, probable change big hits, and short-hits during the probable change, normal big hits that execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game ends, short-term big hits, positive change There are big hits, short-term big hits at the time of probability change, and sudden odd-change big hits.

  For example, when the random number value is 0 to 2, it is determined as a normal jackpot that does not execute the re-lottery effect, when the random value is 3, it is determined as the normal jackpot that executes the re-lottery effect. When the lottery effect is not executed, it is determined that it is a short and big hit, and when the random number is 5, it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed. Further, when the random number value is 6, it is determined to be a promiscuous big hit that does not execute the re-lottery effect, and when the random value is 7 or 8, it is determined to be a probable big hit that executes the re-lottery effect. Further, when the random number value is 9, it is determined that the probability change time big hit that does not execute the re-lottery effect, and when the random number value is 10, the probability change time big hit that executes the re-lottery effect is determined. Further, when the random value is 11, it is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit.

  When it is determined that a normal big hit is made (Y in step S106), the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit game is over (step S107). A normal jackpot designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S108). When a re-lottery effect is executed, a normal jackpot designation command with a re-lottery is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S109). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 sets a re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the big hit game (step S110), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first variation pattern setting. Update to a value indicating the process (step S302) (step S132).

  When it is determined that the time-hit jackpot is determined (Y in step S111), the game control microcomputer 60 sets a time-hit jackpot flag indicating that the time-hit jackpot has been reached (step S112), and again after the jackpot game is over. It is confirmed whether or not a lottery effect is executed (step S113). When the re-lottery effect is not executed, a time and bonus winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S114). When the re-lottery effect is executed, a short and large bonus hit designation command with a re-lottery is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S115). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 sets a re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the big hit game (step S116), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first variation pattern setting. Update to a value indicating the process (step S302) (step S132).

  If it is determined that the probability variation big hit will be made (Y in step S117), the game control microcomputer 60 sets a probability variation big hit flag indicating that the probability variation big hit has been reached (step S118), and again after the big hit game ends. It is confirmed whether or not a lottery effect is executed (step S119). When the re-lottery effect is not executed, a probability variation jackpot designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S120). When the re-lottery effect is executed, a probable big hit designation command with re-lottery is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S121). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 sets a re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the big hit game (step S122), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first variation pattern setting. Update to a value indicating the process (step S302) (step S132).

  If it is determined that the probability change jackpot is determined (Y in step S123), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the probability variable jackpot flag indicating that the probability change jackpot is reached and the time bonus flag indicating that the time bonus is hit. At the same time (steps S124 and S125), it is confirmed whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the big hit game (step S126). When the re-lottery effect is not executed, a probability change time big hit designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S127). When executing the re-lottery effect, a command for specifying a change in probability with a re-lottery is sent to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S128). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 sets a re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the big hit game (step S129), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first variation pattern setting. Update to a value indicating the process (step S302) (step S132).

  If it is not determined that the winning time is a big hit (N in step S123), the game control microcomputer 60 sets a 2R flag indicating that it is a two round big hit game (step S130), and two rounds. Control is performed to transmit a sudden probability variation big hit designation command designating that a probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation big hit) will occur to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S131). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S132).

  In this embodiment, as described above, as the types of big hits, the normal big hit, the time short hit, the probability variation big hit, and the probability change big hit are provided. However, it is possible not to distinguish the probability variation big hit from the probability variation short and big hit. In other words, when the probability variation big hit is always in the probability variation state and the time reduction state, the type of big hit may be three types of normal big hit, time short hit and probability variation big hit. Further, the types of big hits may be two types of normal big hits and probability variation big hits, or two types of normal big hits and short-time big hits.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 first checks whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (step S201). If the flag is set, the process ends. To do. If the second big hit execution flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 60 selects a variation pattern table based on the state data and the first big hit flag set state (step S202).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the state data is in the time-short state (step S203), and if it is in the time-short state and the uncertain change state, decrements the value of the time-count counter by −1 (step S204). ). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (step S205), the state data is changed from the time reduction state to the non-time reduction state (step S206).

  Next, when the status data indicates the probability change state, the time reduction state, or the probability change time reduction state (step S207), the game control microcomputer 60 usually displays the current variable display result as a big hit (non-probability and non-changeable and non-changeable). Short-term big hit: If it is a big hit that satisfies the end condition of the probability change state or the time-short state (step S208), the state data is changed to the non-probable change / non-time-short state (step S209).

  In addition, when the state data indicates the probability change state, the time reduction state, or the probability change time reduction state (step S209), the game control microcomputer 60 displays the current variable display result as the time reduction big hit (non-probability and time reduction big hit). : If it is in the probable state, the end condition is satisfied and the time is changed to the short time state, and if it is in the short time state, the control state is maintained (big hit that will maintain the control state) (step S210) In addition to changing to the state, an initial value (for example, “100”) is set in the time reduction counter (step S211).

  As described above, in this example, when a time-short hit occurs in the probability variation state, the state data is changed from the probability variation state to the time-short state before the variable display in which the display result becomes the time-short symbol is started. At the same time, an initial value is set in the time-count counter. In addition, when a time and big hit occurs when the probability change time is short, the state data is changed from the probability change state to the time reduction state before the variable display in which the display result becomes a time reduction symbol is started. The initial value is set in the counter. In addition, if a time and big hit occurs in the time-short state, the initial value is set in the time-count counter without changing the state data before starting the variable display where the display result becomes the time-short symbol. The

  As described above, when the time and big hit occurs in the probability variation state, the state data is changed from the probability variation state to the time reduction state before the variable display in which the display result becomes the time reduction symbol is started. Since the initial value is set in the counter, after the variable display in which the display result is a short-time symbol is started, the big hit determination process in the other special symbol (for example, the process corresponding to step S65 in the second special symbol) , It is possible to make a judgment with a low probability jackpot judgment probability in the short-time state instead of a high probability jackpot judgment probability in the probabilistic state, and after the variable display in which the display result becomes a short-time symbol is started. When the special symbol fluctuation display is executed, the change in the short-time state is obtained by subtracting the short-time number set in the short-time number counter. It is possible to count the number of times.

  If the display result of this variable display is a probabilistic big hit (probable and non-temporal big hit) when the status data indicates the time-short state (non-probable and time-short state), the display result will be a probabilistic symbol. The state data may be changed from the short-time state to the probabilistic state before the variable display is started, or after the display result of the variable display that becomes the probable variable symbol is derived and displayed, the state data is changed from the short-time state to the probable state. You may make it change to.

  In addition, if the display result of the variable display this time is the odd hit at the time of probability change when the status data indicates the time-short state (non-probable and time-short state), the variable display that the display result becomes the time-stability symbol of the probability change is started. The state data may be changed from the short-time state to the probable change time-short state before the change is made, or the state data is changed from the short-time state to the probable-change time-short state after the display result of the variable display that becomes the probable change symbol is derived and displayed. You may do it.

  In addition, if the display result of the variable display this time is the probability change time short hit when the status data shows the probability change state (probability and non-time reduction state), the variable display that the display result becomes the probability change time short symbol is started. The state data may be changed from the probabilistic state to the probable change time short state before the change is made, or the state data is changed from the probabilistic state to the probable change time short state after the display result of the fluctuation display as the probability change symbol is derived and displayed. You may do it.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in step S202 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. Then, it is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 10 is to be used (step S212). In this example, the variation time of the first 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 S212, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit variation flag is set, and if it is set, the variation in which the notice effect is performed except when the variation display result of the first special symbol this time is a big hit. It may be determined to be a pattern.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 60 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S213).

  When the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step S212, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first special symbol process timer and varies. Time measurement is started (step S214), a measurement execution flag to be described later is set, and the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 8a is started to be displayed (step S215). Further, when the variable display result of the first special symbol that has been started becomes the big hit display result (step S216), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the first big hit fluctuation flag (step S217). The first jackpot variation flag is a flag indicating whether or not variable display in which the variation display result becomes the jackpot display result is executed by the first special symbol. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (step S218).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol changing process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether the measurement time of the first special symbol variation time using the first special symbol process timer is being executed (step S351). This confirmation is performed based on whether or not a measurement execution flag indicating whether or not the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is being executed is set.

  When measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is being executed (when it is not interrupted), the game control microcomputer 60 performs measurement if the second big hit execution flag is set. The flag is reset and the measurement of the variation time is interrupted (steps S354 and S355). When the measurement execution flag is reset, the game control microcomputer 60 performs control so that variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a is not performed in the display control process (step S22). Thereby, the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted.

  On the other hand, when the variation time measurement of the first special symbol is not executed (if it is interrupted), the gaming control microcomputer 60 will reset the second big hit running flag, The measurement execution flag is set and measurement of the variation time is resumed (steps S352 and S353). When the measurement execution flag is in the reset state, the game control microcomputer 60 controls to execute variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a in the display control process (step S22). Thereby, the variable display of the first special symbol is resumed.

  When the variation time of the first special symbol advances and it is determined that the variation time indicated by the variation time data set in the first special symbol process timer has passed (determined that the variation time has ended) (Y in step S356), The game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation stop process (step S357).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation stop process (step S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation stop process, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (step S361), and if it is set, the process ends. When the second jackpot executing flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 60 stops the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 and derives and displays the stop symbol (step S362). ). In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 resets the first big hit variation flag (step S363), and also designates a decorative symbol variation stop designation command (A000) for designating the stop of the variation of the first decorative symbol in the first variable display device 9a. (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S364). And it is confirmed whether the 1st big hit flag is set (step S365). If the first big hit flag is not set (N in step S365), the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (step S372).

  If the first big hit flag is set (Y in step S365), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the first big hit execution flag (step S366). In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 indicates that the jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the jackpot control timer that measures the time for controlling the opening / closing of the jackpot. The execution time (big hit display time) of the effect (fanfare effect) to be notified to is set (step S367).

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 determines whether the number of big hits is 15 rounds or 2 rounds by checking whether or not the 2R flag is set (step S368). If it is a big hit of 15 rounds (Y in step S368), the fanfare 1 command (B000 (H)) for designating the start of the big hit of the 15th round (to execute the fanfare production of the big hit of the 15th round) is controlled. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 101 is performed (step S369). If it is a big hit of two rounds (N in step S368), a fanfare 2 command (B001 (H)) that designates starting a big hit of two rounds (executing a fanfare production of two rounds of big hit) is effect-controlled. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 101 is performed (step S370). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S305 (step S371).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) in the first special symbol process. In the pre-opening process for the first big winning opening, the gaming control microcomputer 60 normally has the big hit flag set and the probability variation flag is set (when the probability variation state is a big hit with an uncertain variation symbol). Resets the probability variation flag (step S400). If the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag may be always reset. Next, the game control microcomputer 60 decrements the value of the special winning opening control timer by -1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value is not 0 (N in step S402), the process is ended as it is. If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S402), it is confirmed whether or not the number of big hits is 15 by checking whether or not the 2R flag is set. (Step S403).

  If it is a big hit of 15 rounds (Y in step S403), the gaming control microcomputer 60 is in the middle of opening the big prize opening that designates the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the first big prize opening (during the round). Control is performed to transmit the display command (B1XX (H)) to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S404). The number of rounds is recognized by checking the value of a round number counter that counts the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 performs control to drive the solenoid 21a to open the first prize winning opening (opening / closing plate 20a) (step S405), and to increment the value of the round number counter by 1 (step S406). . In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. In step S405, the game control microcomputer 60 turns on / off the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port. The content related to off is set according to the open / close state of the solenoid to be driven. Then, the contents set in the RAM area of the output port in the solenoid output process of step S33 are output to the output port. As a result, a drive command signal is output from the output port to the solenoid circuit 59. The solenoid circuit 59 outputs a drive signal for driving the solenoid in response to a drive command signal to drive the solenoid. Hereinafter, in the process of opening and closing the solenoid, such an operation is performed.

  In addition, the maximum time for which the first big prize opening can be opened in each round in the big hit of 15 rounds (round time for 15 rounds) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S407). The round time for 15 rounds is, for example, 29.5 seconds. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (step S411).

  When it is a big hit of two rounds in step S403 (N in step S403), the game control microcomputer 60 drives the solenoid 21 to open the first big winning opening (step S408), and the round number counter Is incremented by 1 (step S409). In addition, a maximum time (round time for two rounds) in which the first big winning opening can be opened in each round in the big hit of two rounds is set in the big winning prize control timer (step S410). The round time for two rounds is an extremely short time, for example, 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in the big round of two rounds, the game ball does not win the first big winning opening during the round. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (step S411).

  FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are flowcharts showing the first big prize opening opening process (step S306) in the first special symbol process. In the first big prize opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 60 first decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S421). Then, by confirming whether or not the 2R flag is set, it is confirmed whether the number of jackpot rounds is 15 rounds (whether it is a jackpot of 15 rounds or a jackpot of 2 rounds) (step S422). ).

  If it is a big hit of two rounds (N in step S422), the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S423), and the value of the big prize opening control timer If is not 0 (N in step S423), the process is terminated as it is. When the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S423), the solenoid 21a is driven to control to close the first big winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S424). Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter is 2 (step S425).

  If the value of the round counter is not 2 (N in step S425), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the next round after the round has ended in the big win of 2 rounds to the big prize opening control timer. The time until the start (interval time for two rounds) is set (step S429), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (first big winning opening release pre-processing) ( Step S430). Note that the interval time for two rounds is an extremely short time, for example, 0.1 seconds.

  If the value of the round number counter is 2 (Y in step S425), the gaming control microcomputer 60 specifies an ending 9 command (B408 (H)) for displaying the end of the probable big hit of 2 rounds. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S426). Then, the execution time (big hit end time) of the effect (ending effect) for notifying the player of the end of the big hit is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S427), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in step S307 (big hit) The value is updated according to the (end process) (step S428).

  If it is a big hit of 15 rounds in step S422 (Y in step S422), the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S431). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S431), whether or not the game ball has won the first big prize opening by checking whether or not the count switch 23a is turned on. Whether or not is confirmed (step S432). If the count switch 23a is not turned on (N in step S432), the process is terminated as it is. If the count switch 23a is on (Y in step S432), the game control microcomputer 60 increments the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the first big winning opening (step S433). ). Then, control is performed to transmit a count number designation command (B2XX (H)) for designating the number of winning balls to the first big winning opening in the round to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S434). Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S435). If the value of the winning number counter is not the predetermined number (N in step S435), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S431) or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (Y in step S435), the game control microcomputer 60 is Then, the solenoid 21a is driven to perform control for closing the first big prize opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S436). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S437).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter is 15 (step S438). When the value of the round number counter is not 15 (N in step S438), the game control microcomputer 60 designates a display state corresponding to the number of rounds after the first big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). Control is performed to transmit the display designation command (B3XX (H)) after opening the big prize opening to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S439). Then, a time (interval time for 15 rounds) from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big winning opening control timer (step S440), and the first special symbol is set. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (preliminary winning opening opening process) (step S441). The interval time for 15 rounds is, for example, 5 seconds.

  When the value of the round number counter is 15 (Y in step S438), the game control microcomputer 60 checks the set status of the probability variable big hit flag, the short time big hit flag, and the re-lottery execution flag (step S442). Control is performed to transmit an ending command (effect control commands for endings 1 to 8) corresponding to the flag setting status to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S443).

  For example, when the probability variable big hit flag is not set, but the hour / short big hit flag is set and the re-lottery execution flag is not set, the end of the hour / short big hit is displayed (notified) without executing the re-lottery effect. Control to transmit the ending 2 command to be specified. In addition, when the probability variation big hit is set, the hour / short big hit flag is set, and the re-lottery execution flag is also set, the ending that specifies that the end of the probability variation big / short jackpot is displayed (notified) after the re-lottery effect is executed Control to send 8 commands.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the big hit end time in the big prize opening control timer (step S444), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to step S307 (first big hit end processing). Update (step S445).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first jackpot ending process, the game control microcomputer 60 first decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1 (step S451). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0 (step S452). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S452), the process is ended as it is.

  If the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (Y in step S452), the game control microcomputer 60 recognizes the set state of the probability variable big hit flag and the short time big hit flag, so that the big hit becomes the big hit when the positive change occurs. (Step S453). If it is a short hit at the time of probability change (Y in step S453), the state data is changed to the short state at time of probability change (step S454), and a predetermined value is set in the time count counter (step S455). In this embodiment, 100 is set in the time reduction counter. The game control microcomputer 60 uses a high-probability display designation command (E402 (H)) for designating the display state (screen background, decoration pattern color, etc.) in the probability variation state (high-probability game state) for effect control. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 101 is performed (step S455).

  If it is not a short hit at probability change, it is confirmed whether or not a big hit at probability change (step S457). If it is a probable big hit (Y in step S457), the state data is changed to a probable change state (step S458), and a high probability display designation command (E402 (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101. Is performed (step S456).

  If it is not a promising big hit, it is checked whether or not it is a time and big big hit (step S459). If it is a time-saving hit (Y in step S457), the status data is changed to the time-saving status (step S460), and a predetermined value (for example, 100) is set in the time-saving count counter (step S461). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits to the effect control microcomputer 101 a time reduction display designation command (E403 (H)) for designating a display state (screen background, decoration pattern color, etc.) in the time reduction state. Control is performed (step S462).

  If it was n’t a short or big hit, it would normally be a big hit. In this case, since the state data is in a non-probability / non-time-short state by steps S207 to S209, the game control microcomputer 60 displays the display state in the normal game state (screen background, decorative pattern color, etc.). The normal display designation command (E401 (H)) for designating is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S462).

  After the processes of steps S456, S462, and S463, the game control microcomputer 60 resets the first big hit flag (step S464). Then, if the probability variation big hit flag or the short time big hit flag is set, these flags are reset (step S465). If the re-lottery execution flag is set, the re-lottery execution flag is reset (step S466). Further, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command (B500 (H)) for designating the end of the jackpot to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S467).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the internal state (value of the special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S300 (special symbol normal process) (step S468).

  In this embodiment, 100 is set in the time reduction counter, but the time reduction number may be another number (for example, 50 times, 120 times, etc.). In addition, the number of hours and hours may be selected from a plurality of types of times (for example, 20 times, 50 times, and 100 times). In this case, the number of times selected by lottery is set in the time and number of times counter. Is done. The selection by lottery here is, for example, extracting a random number for determining the number of times for a short time, and using a table for determining the number of times for a short time in which the extracted value and the number of times are associated with each other. What is necessary is just to make it perform by performing the process which selects the frequency | count.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of state data. As shown in FIG. 22, the status data is composed of 2 bits, used as a probability change flag indicating whether or not bit 0 is in a probability change state, and as a time reduction flag indicating whether or not bit 1 is in a time reduction state. Used. In this example, when bit 0 (probability change flag) is “0”, it means a non-probability change state, and when it is “1”, it means a probability change state. When bit 1 (time reduction flag) is “0”, it means a non-time reduction state, and when it is “1”, it means a time reduction state. That is, when both the bit 0 and the bit 1 in the state data are “1”, it means that the probability change time short state is established. Therefore, in this example, “change the gaming state indicated by the state data” means that the value of each bit constituting the state data is changed.

  Next, the transmission timing of each effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 60 to the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the 15-round jackpot game is executed. As shown in FIG. 23, the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) is performed every time when there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. ) Or in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process, the symbol / effect designation command corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination (step S65) and the determination result of the jackpot type (step S105) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101. .

  Specifically, when the determination result of the big hit determination is “missing”, a missing designation command is transmitted (step S104). When the determination result of the big hit determination is “big hit”, the normal big hit designation command is transmitted when the big hit type is “normal big hit” and the re-lottery effect is not executed as the determination result of step S105. (Step S108). When the big hit type is “normal big hit” and the re-lottery effect is executed as a result of the determination in step S105, a normal big hit designation command with re-lottery is transmitted (step S109).

  As a result of the determination in step S105, when the big hit type is “time / big hit big hit” and the re-lottery effect is not executed, a time / short big hit designation command is transmitted (step S114). Further, when the big hit type is “time and big big hit” and the re-lottery effect is executed as a result of the determination in step S105, a time and big hit designated command with re-lottery is transmitted (step S115). As a result of the determination in step S105, if the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot” and the re-lottery effect is not executed, a probability variation jackpot designation command is transmitted (step S120). Further, when the big hit type is “probable big hit” and the re-lottery effect is executed as the determination result in step S105, a probable big hit designation command with re-lottery is transmitted (step S121).

  As a result of the determination in step S105, if the big hit type is “probable change short big hit” and the re-lottery effect is not executed, a probable change short big hit designation command is transmitted (step S127). Further, when the big hit type is “probable change short / big hit” and the re-lottery effect is executed as a result of the determination in step S105, a probable change short / long big hit designation command with re-lottery is transmitted (step S128). Note that FIG. 23 shows the transmission timing of the effect control command when the 15-round jackpot game is executed, so it is assumed that “suddenly promiscuous jackpot” is not determined as the jackpot type.

  The effect control microcomputer 101 selects the stop symbol of the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b based on the symbol / effect designation command from the game control microcomputer 60. .

  Then, in the variation pattern setting process (step S302), the variation pattern (variation time) of the decorative design is determined using a predetermined variation pattern table (step S212), and the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern is effect control. Is transmitted to the microcomputer 101 (step S213).

  In response to the reception of the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 60, the effect control microcomputer 101 starts variation of the decorative symbols (variable display) in the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b. . As described above, the variation of the decorative symbol in the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. . As shown in FIG. 10, when the variation pattern includes “re-lottery effect”, the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display is displayed before the start of the big hit game as part of the variation of the decorative symbol. A re-lottery effect is executed in the device 9b.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 60 measures the variation time of the special symbol in the first special symbol changing process (step S303) or the second special symbol changing process, and also uses the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8a. 2 The special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8b is controlled (step S22). When the decorative symbol variation time has elapsed, in the first special symbol variation stop process (step S304) or the second special symbol variation suspension process, the special symbol variation in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Is stopped (step S362), and a decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S364). If the determination result in the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a fanfare command corresponding to a predetermined number of rounds of the jackpot is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (steps S360 and S370). In the example shown in FIG. 23, a fanfare 1 command designating the start of 15 rounds of big hit is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101.

  In response to the reception of the fanfare 1 command from the game control microcomputer 60, the effect control microcomputer 101 generates effects such as the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c. A fanfare effect for informing the player that a big hit of 15 rounds starts using the device is executed for a predetermined period. For example, on the first variable display device 9a, a big hit symbol (“222”, “777”, etc.) of a decorative symbol is displayed, and a character (“big hit!”) Indicating that a big hit is displayed. Further, a sound effect when the big hit is made from the speaker 27 is emitted, or the lamps 28a to 28c and the like are turned on in a lighting pattern when the big hit.

  Thereafter, in the game control microcomputer 60, in the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305), measurement of the big hit display time (the time from when the big hit symbol is stopped to the start of the first round of big hit) is measured. Is started (steps S401 and S402). When the big hit display time has elapsed, when a big hit of 15 rounds is started, a display command during the big prize opening opening is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S404). The display state of the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b during each round is designated by the display command during the big prize opening opening. Further, the solenoid 21a or the solenoid 21b is driven to open the first grand prize winning port or the second grand prize winning port (step S405). As a result, the first round in the big hit game starts.

  The production control microcomputer 101 responds to the display of the special winning opening opening display command from the game control microcomputer 60, and the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28a. A round effect (round display) for notifying the player that a big hit game is in a round is executed using an effect device such as 28c. For example, a big hit symbol (“222”, “777”, etc.) of a decorative symbol is displayed on the first variable display device 9a, and characters indicating the current round (“first round”), other characters, and the like are displayed. . Further, a sound effect during the round is emitted from the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c and the like are lit in the lighting pattern during the round.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 60 starts measuring the round time for 15 rounds in the first big prize opening opening process (step S306) or the second big prize opening opening process (steps S421 and S431). . Each time the count switch 23a or 23b is detected to be turned on, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1, thereby counting the number of winning balls in the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening (steps S432 and S433). Further, a count number designation command for designating the count number is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S434).

  When the round time has elapsed or when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, the solenoid 21a or the solenoid 21b is driven to close the first big winning port or the second big winning port (step S436). Thus, the first round during the big hit game is completed. At this time, since the number of rounds is not 15 (N in Step S438), a display command after the special winning opening is opened is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (Step S439).

  The production control microcomputer 101 responds to the display command after the special winning opening is opened from the game control microcomputer 60, the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28a. An interval effect (interval display) for notifying the player that the interval is between rounds is performed for a predetermined period using an effect device such as 28c.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 60 starts measuring the interval time (the time from the end of the round to the start of the next round) in the first grand prize opening opening pre-process (step S305) (step S305). S401, S402). When the interval time elapses, a display command during opening of the special winning opening is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S404). Further, the solenoid 21a or the solenoid 21b is driven to open the first grand prize winning port or the second grand prize winning port (step S405).

  The process for opening the first grand prize opening and the process for opening the first big prize opening as described above are repeatedly executed until the 15th round is completed.

  When the value of the round number counter becomes 15 in the first big prize opening opening process (Y in step S438), whether or not the probability variable big hit flag, the short time big hit flag, and the re-lottery execution flag are set (step An ending command corresponding to S442) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S443).

  For example, when the probability variable big hit flag and the short time big hit flag are not set and the re-lottery execution flag is not set, the ending effect that displays the normal big hit end is executed without executing the re-lottery effect. The designated ending 1 command is transmitted. If the probability variation jackpot flag is set but the hourly / temporary jackpot flag is not set, and if the re-lottery execution flag is set, the ending effect is displayed to display the end of the probability variable jackpot after the re-lottery effect is executed. An ending 7 command designating this is transmitted.

  In response to the reception of the ending command from the game control microcomputer 60, the effect control microcomputer 101 is an effect device such as the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c. Is used to execute an ending effect (a jackpot end display) for notifying the player that the jackpot ends. For example, the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b displays a character indicating the end of the big hit (“See you!”) Or the like, sounds a sound effect for an ending effect from the speaker 27, 28a-28c etc. are lit with the lighting pattern for the ending effect. At this time, when the re-lottery effect is specified in the ending command, the re-lottery effect is executed in the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b.

  Thereafter, in the game control microcomputer 60, in the first jackpot end process (step S307), the measurement of the jackpot end time (the execution time of the ending effect for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot) is started (steps S451 and S452). . When the big hit end time elapses, processing for setting / resetting predetermined flags (big hit flag, probability variation big hit flag, re-lottery execution flag) is performed (step S464, etc.), and display according to the gaming state after the big hit game is finished The designated effect control command is transmitted (steps S456, S462, S463). A jackpot end designation command is transmitted (step S467). Then, the process returns to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) or the second special symbol normal process again, and the variation of the special symbol is started.

  According to the above configuration, after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player does not know whether the big lottery symbol redrawing effect is executed before or after the big hit game is started. Since there is a possibility that the re-lottery effect is executed twice, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation for the transition to the probability change state over a long period of time.

  FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the 2-round jackpot game is executed. Similarly to the case shown in FIG. 23, the first special symbol stop symbol setting process is performed every time the start winning is received and the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. In step S301 or in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process, the symbol / effect designation command corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination (step S65) and the determination result of the jackpot type (step S105) is an effect control microcomputer. 101.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24, it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination (Y in step S66), and the jackpot type is determined to be a probability variation jackpot (sudden probability variation jackpot) of 2 rounds as the type of jackpot. As a result (step S105), a sudden probability variation big hit designation command designating that the probability variation big hit is two rounds is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S130).

  In the first variation pattern setting process (step S302), a variation pattern (variation time) of the decorative symbol is determined using a predetermined variation pattern table (step S212), and a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern is obtained. It is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S213).

  The effect control microcomputer 101 selects the stop symbol of the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b based on the symbol / effect designation command from the game control microcomputer 60. .

  In response to the reception of the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 60, the effect control microcomputer 101 starts variation of the decorative symbols (variable display) in the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b. .

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 60 measures the variation time of the special symbol in the first special symbol changing process (step S303) or the second special symbol changing process, and also uses the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8a. 2 The special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8b is controlled (step S22). When the decorative symbol variation time has elapsed, in the first special symbol variation stop process (step S304) or the second special symbol variation suspension process, the special symbol variation in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Is stopped (step S362), and a decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S364). If the determination result in the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a fanfare command corresponding to a predetermined number of rounds of the jackpot is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (steps S369 and S370). In the example shown in FIG. 24, a fanfare 2 command designating the start of a big hit of two rounds is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101.

  In response to the reception of the fanfare 2 command from the game control microcomputer 60, the effect control microcomputer 101 generates effects such as the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c. A fanfare effect for informing the player that a big round of two rounds starts using the device is executed for a predetermined period. This 2-round fanfare effect is preferably a special effect that is different from the 15-round fanfare effect. For example, in a fanfare effect for 15 rounds, as described above, a big hit symbol (such as “222” or “777”) of a decorative symbol is displayed on the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b, and a big hit However, in the fanfare effect for two rounds, after the decorative symbols on the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b are stopped and displayed, Suddenly, a special character appears on the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b, or a special movie image is displayed. In this embodiment, the special effect that appears suddenly in this way is referred to as “a sudden effect change effect”. When the effect for sudden change is executed suddenly, a sound effect at the time of the effect for sudden change is sounded from the speaker 27, or the lamps 28a to 28c and the like are turned on with the lighting pattern at the time of sudden change for the effect. Done.

  Thereafter, in the game control microcomputer 60, in the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) or the second big winning opening opening pre-processing, in the example shown in FIG. 24, in the example shown in FIG. Measurement of the time for performing the production of the part is started (steps S401 and S402). When the big hit display time elapses (Y in step S402), even when two rounds of big hit are started (N in step S403), the solenoid 21a or the solenoid 21b is driven, and the first big winning port or the second big winning port is opened. It is opened (step S408). However, when starting the big round of two rounds, the special winning opening open display command is not transmitted (see steps S408 to S410). In other words, the effect for probability variation is suddenly continuously executed during the round without switching the display state of the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b to the round display.

  In the game control microcomputer 60, in the first grand prize opening opening process (step S306), measurement of the round time for two rounds is started (steps S421 and S423). Since the round time for two rounds is extremely short (for example, 0.1 second) as described above, the round time ends (elapses) immediately (Y in step S423), and the solenoid 21a or the solenoid 21b is driven. Immediately, the first grand prize opening or the second big prize opening is closed (step S424). Therefore, the game ball does not win the big winning opening within such a short time (the possibility is low).

  At this time, since the number of rounds is not yet 2 (N in step S425), the process proceeds to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) or the second big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S430). When the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the first big winning opening or the pre-opening process for the second big winning opening, the display command after opening the big winning opening is not transmitted (see steps S429 and S430). In other words, the probability variation effect is suddenly executed continuously in the interval between rounds without switching the display state of the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b to interval display.

  In the game control microcomputer 60, in the first grand prize opening opening pre-processing (step S305) or the second big winning opening opening pre-processing, the interval time for two rounds (after the round is over, the next round starts). (Time until) is started (steps S401 and S402). Since the interval time for two rounds is extremely short (for example, 0.1 second) as described above, it ends immediately (elapses) (Y in step S402), and the solenoid 21a or the solenoid 21b is driven. Immediately, the first grand prize winning opening or the second big winning prize opening is opened (step S408). Also at this time, the display command during the opening of the special winning opening is not transmitted (see steps S408 to S410), and the effect for probability variation is continuously executed.

  Again, in the first grand prize opening opening process (step S306) or the second grand prize opening pre-processing, the round time for two rounds is measured (steps S421 and S423), and immediately the first big prize opening or The second big prize opening is closed (Y in step S423, S424). At this time, since the number of rounds is 2 (Y in step S425), an ending 9 command for designating the end display of the probabilistic big hit for two rounds is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S426), and the first big hit is finished. The process (step S307) or the second big hit end process is entered (step S428).

  In this way, in the big round of 2 rounds, the player can be informed that the 2nd round has been completed by quickly opening and closing the first big winning opening (opening / closing plate 20a) or the second big winning opening (opening / closing plate 20b) twice. It is made not to recognize.

  In response to the reception of the ending 9 command from the game control microcomputer 60, the effect control microcomputer 101 generates effects such as the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c. An ending effect (a jackpot end display) for notifying the player that the two-round probability variation jackpot has ended using the apparatus is executed for a predetermined period. The ending effect for two rounds is preferably a special effect that is different from the ending effect for 15 rounds. For example, in the ending effect for 15 rounds, a character indicating the end of the big hit (“See you!”) Or the like is displayed on the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b. In the production, a special character appears in the first variable display device 9a or the second variable display device 9b, or a special movie image is displayed. This ending effect for two rounds may be a sudden probability change effect and a continuous effect that are executed based on the reception of the fanfare 2 command. When the ending effect is being executed, a sound effect for the ending effect is sounded from the speaker 27, or the lamps 28a to 28c and the like are turned on with the lighting pattern for the ending effect.

  Thereafter, in the game control microcomputer 60, in the first jackpot end process (step S307) or the second jackpot end process, measurement of the jackpot end time (the execution time of the ending effect for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot) is started. (Steps S451 and S452). When the jackpot end time elapses, processing for changing the state data to a value indicating a probable change state (step S458), transmission processing for a high probability display designation command (step S456), transmission processing for a jackpot end designation command (step S467), and the like. After being performed, the process returns to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) and the variation of the special symbol is started. At this time, since the state data is set to a value indicating the probability variation state, the gaming state has shifted to the probability variation state. As described above, the game state shifts to the probability change state without passing through the 15-round big hit game, so that the player suddenly recognizes that the game has changed to the probability change state.

  Next, an effect aspect executed in the first variable display device 9a and the second variable display device 9b will be described.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to display the decorative symbols in parallel on the two variable display devices of the first variable display device 9a and the second variable display device 9b. That is, when the variable display of the first decorative symbols 9r to 9t is executed on the first variable display device 9a, the variable display of the second decorative symbols 9u to 9w is executed in parallel on the second variable display device 9b. Sometimes. In FIG. 25, the display state transitions in numerical order, such as (1) (2) (3). In FIG. 25, an arrow as a decorative design indicates that the decorative design is changing. FIG. 25 also illustrates the state of the special symbol start memory display 18. The display effect as illustrated in FIG. 25 is executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 based on the effect control command sent from the game control microcomputer 60.

  In FIG. 25, as shown in (1), the fluctuating display of decorative symbols is executed in parallel on the two variable display devices 9a and 9b. At this time, in the first variable display device 9a, the left and right first decorative symbols 9r and 9t stop at the same symbol "7", and the first decorative symbol 9s in the middle is in a reach state. After that, as shown in (2), stop symbols of the first decorative symbols 9r, 9s, and 9t are derived and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop symbol ("777") is a big hit. At this time, the second variable display device 9b is still changing the second decorative symbols 9v and 9w.

  When the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol in the first variable display device 9a, the first big hit execution flag is set (step S366) in the first special symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S304). Thereby, in the second special symbol changing process, measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b is interrupted (steps S354 and S355). When the second decorative display 9v and 9w are changed in the second variable display device 9b, the big hit game is started in the first variable display device 9a and the big hit game is being played in the first variable display device 9a. While the display effect is being performed, the variation of the second decorative symbols 9v and 9w in the second variable display device 9b is interrupted (see (3) to (5)).

  When the first big hit game is finished, the first variable display device 9a starts to change (variable display) the first decorative symbols 9r, 9s, and 9t (see (6)). When the first big hit game is finished, the fluctuation of the second decorative symbols 9v and 9w in the second variable display device 9b which has been interrupted is resumed (see (6)).

  In this way, when the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the first variable display device 9a, the variation of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display device 9b is interrupted, so that the big win symbol is displayed on the plurality of variable display devices 9a and 9b. It is possible to prevent a big hit based on the symbols being derived and displayed from occurring simultaneously. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gambling feeling of the player from being unreasonably raised.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 101 temporarily stops and displays the symbols when the fluctuation is interrupted by the second variable display device 9b (see (3) in FIG. 25). Ornamental symbols that were visible (for example, displayed in the center of the variable display device) at the time of stop display may be stopped as they are (if the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, You can shift any of the symbols), generate random numbers and determine the interrupted symbols according to the random numbers, or select the interrupted symbols in a predetermined order. The method of selecting a symbol is arbitrary.

  In addition, when the variation of the second decorative symbols 9v and 9w is interrupted by the second variable display device 9b, as in the display of “continuing variation” in (4) and (5) of FIG. A display is made to notify the player that the variation of the decorative symbols 9v, 9w has only been interrupted and that the variation is still continuing. By performing such display, there is no misunderstanding that the stop symbol is confirmed in the second variable display device 9b, and it is possible to prevent distrust to the player.

  Also, like the character images in FIGS. 25 (4) and 25 (5), when the first big hit game is executed and the display effect during the big hit game is being performed on the first variable display device 9a, the variable display is performed. In the second variable display device 9b, the predetermined guidance information is displayed. The guidance information is, for example, information for teaching a player the type of reach, game information, the type of character, the effect of the appearance of the character, and the like. Moreover, you may make it display the information regarding a 1st big hit game in the 2nd variable display apparatus 9b which has interrupted the variable display. For example, you may make it display the number of rounds regarding a 1st big hit game, and the number of winning balls to a 1st big winning opening.

  In addition, when the display effect during the big hit game is being executed on the first variable display device 9a, the second variable display device 9b in which the variable display is interrupted may be stopped and displayed only. Only a display for notifying the player that the change is continuing ("change is continuing") may be displayed, or only the guidance information may be displayed. Moreover, you may display combining these displays arbitrarily.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the production 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 production control microcomputer 101 performs a first production control process (step S705). In the first effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9a is executed. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs the second effect control process (step S706). In the second effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9b is executed. And the process which updates a random number counter is performed (step S707). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

  27 to 30 are flowcharts showing the command analysis process (step S704) in the main process. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 60 is stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (displacement designation command: 8100 (H)) that designates that the display results of the variable display devices 9a and 9b are out of place (step S613), the effect control microcomputer 101 extracts a decorative design determining random number (step S614), and determines a stop symbol of the left, middle and right decorative symbols corresponding to the deviation based on the extracted decorative design determining random number (step S615). The decorative design determining random numbers are provided corresponding to the left, middle, and right decorative designs. Then, the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol is stored in the decorative symbol storage area in the RAM (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (normal jackpot designation command: 8101 (H)) that designates that the display result of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is a normal jackpot (step S617) The control microcomputer 101 sets a normal big hit effect flag indicating that the normal big hit has been designated (step S618), and after the big hit indicating that the re-lottery effect is not executed in the ending effect after the big hit ends. A re-lottery non-execution flag is set (step 619).

  Further, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (time and time big hit designation command: 8102 (H)) that designates that the display result of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is a time and big hit (step S620), the production The control microcomputer 101 sets a time-hit jackpot effect flag indicating that a time-hit jackpot has been designated (step S621), and after the jackpot is completed indicating that the re-lottery effect is not executed in the ending effect after the jackpot is finished. A re-lottery non-execution flag is set (step 622).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (probability variable jackpot designation command: 8103 (H)) that designates that the display result of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is a probable big hit (step S623) The control microcomputer 101 sets a probability variation jackpot effect flag indicating that the probability variation jackpot has been designated (step S624), and after the jackpot end indicating that the re-lottery effect is not executed in the ending effect after the end of the jackpot. A re-lottery non-execution flag is set (step 625).

  In addition, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (probability change time big hit designation command: 8104 (H)) that designates that the display result of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is a probability change time big hit (step S626). The production control microcomputer 101 sets a probability variation jackpot effect flag indicating that the probability variation jackpot has been designated (step S627), and also sets a time bonus feature flag indicating that the time bonus is designated (step S628). ). In addition, a re-lottery non-execution flag after the big hit is set, which indicates that the re-lottery effect is not executed in the ending effect after the big hit (step 629).

  In addition, the received effect control command specifies that the display result of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is normally a big hit, and specifies that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the big hit game ends. If it is a control command (ordinary jackpot designation command with re-lottery: 8106 (H)) (step 630), the production control microcomputer 101 sets a normal jackpot presentation flag indicating that the normal jackpot has been designated (step 630). In S631), a re-lottery execution flag after the big hit indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the big hit ends is set (step 632).

  In addition, the received effect control command specifies that the display result of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is a short and big hit, and specifies that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the big hit game is ended. If it is a control command (temporary jackpot designation command with re-lottery: 8107 (H)) (step 633), the production control microcomputer 101 sets the hour / long jackpot effect flag indicating that the hour / long jackpot has been designated (step 633). In step S634, a re-lottery execution flag after the big hit indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the big win ends is set (step 635).

  The received effect control command specifies that the display result of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is a probable big hit, and specifies that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the big hit game ends. If it is a control command (probable big hit designation command with re-lottery: 8108 (H)) (step 636), the production control microcomputer 101 sets a probable big hit effect flag indicating that the probable big hit has been designated (step 636). In S637), a lottery re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the end of the big hit is set (step 638).

  In addition, the received effect control command specifies that the display result of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is a chance big hit at the time of probability change, and specifies that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the end of the big hit game. If it is an effect control command (probable change time big hit designation command with re-lottery: 8109 (H)) (step 639), the production control microcomputer 101 sets a probable big hit effect flag indicating that the probable big hit has been designated. At the same time (step S640), a time and big hit effect flag indicating that the time and big hit is designated is set (step S641). In addition, a re-lottery execution flag after completion of the big hit indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the end of the big hit is set (step 642).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (sudden probability change big hit designation command: 8105 (H)) that designates that it is a two-round probability change big hit (step S643), the effect control microcomputer 101 has Then, a sudden probability change flag indicating that sudden probability change big hit is designated is set (step S644). Also, a jackpot display symbol determination random number is extracted (step S645), and a jackpot display symbol corresponding to the sudden probability variation jackpot is determined based on the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determination random number (step S646).

  Here, the jackpot display symbol refers to a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed when the variation of the decorative symbol is stopped. In addition, since the transition to the probability variation state is caused by the occurrence of sudden probability variation big hit, the big hit display symbol corresponding to the sudden probability variation big hit may be the same odd number symbol (such as “555”) of the left middle right. However, with respect to the jackpot display symbol corresponding to the sudden probability variation jackpot, it is particularly desirable that the left, middle and right decorative symbols are not arranged in the same pattern so that the occurrence of the jackpot is not easily recognized. For example, it is a state in which an odd number of specific symbols such as “357” are arranged. In this case, the left, middle and right big hit display symbols corresponding to the sudden probability change big hit are determined based on the value of the random number for determining the big hit display symbols. Is done. Thus, by displaying a specific odd number of symbols in an aligned state, it is possible to eliminate distrust to the player. Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 101 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S647).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (variation pattern command: 8000 (H) to 800F (H)) for designating a variation pattern (step S648), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines that the command The EXT data is stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S649), and the fluctuation pattern reception flag is set (step S650). Then, the production control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the redrawing effect (here, the redrawing effect before the start of the big hit game) is included in the variation pattern (step S651), and the redrawing effect is included. If so, the temporary stop symbol determining random number is extracted (step S652), and the decorative symbol temporary stop symbol is determined based on the extracted temporary stop symbol determining random number (step S653). Here, the temporary stop symbol is a symbol (for example, a normal symbol or a short-time symbol) that is temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game is executed. As will be described later, in the redrawing effect, after the symbol that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied, the symbol is equivalent to the symbol (the symbol may be the same symbol as the temporary stop symbol or a different symbol) or the symbol that is stopped and displayed Stop and display the upper symbol of the case, and shift to jackpot game. The effect control microcomputer 101 stores the determined temporary stop symbol in the temporary stop symbol storage area in the RAM (step S654).

  When the variation pattern does not include the re-lottery effect (N in step S651), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether the variation pattern is a variation pattern at the time of big hit (step S655). If it is a variation pattern at the time of jackpot (Y in step S655), the production control microcomputer 101 extracts a jackpot display symbol determination random number (step S656) and based on the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determination random number. The jackpot display symbol corresponding to the normal big hit, the short-time big hit, the probable big hit, the short-time big hit for the probable change, and the presence / absence of execution of the re-lottery effect after the big hit game is finished is determined (step S657).

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the normal big hit effect flag, the short time big hit effect flag or the probability variable big hit effect flag is set, thereby determining whether the big hit is the normal big hit or the short time big hit or the probable big hit. It recognizes whether or not the probability change hits the junior large. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 recognizes whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the end of the big hit game by checking whether or not the re-lottery execution flag after the big hit is set. To do.

  When the normal big hit effect flag is set, it is necessary to determine the normal symbol as the big hit display symbol regardless of whether or not the re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit. Also, if the hourly / hit bonus game flag is set but the probability variation bonus game flag is not set and the re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit is finished, the time In order to avoid the probability change big hit or the probability change short and big hit, it is necessary to determine a normal symbol lower than the short time symbol as the big hit display symbol.

  Also, if the probable big hit effect flag is set but the short-and-time big hit effect flag is not set, and the re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit, the probable big hit effect is executed before the re-lottery effect is executed. In order to avoid short- and big-profits for probability changes, it is necessary to determine a normal symbol or a time-short design that is lower than the probability-variable symbols as the jackpot display symbol. In addition, if the probability variation big hit effect flag is set, the hourly / hit big hit effect flag is also set, and the re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit ends, the probability change time / hit big hit will be made before the re-lottery effect is executed. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to determine a normal symbol, a short time symbol, or a probable variation symbol that is lower than the probability variation time short symbol as the jackpot display symbol. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of symbols that can be determined as jackpot display symbols as described above, it is conceivable to select a predetermined case using a predetermined method or a random number.

  When the big lottery re-lottery execution flag is not set (that is, when the big lottery end re-lottery non-execution flag is set), it is necessary to determine the symbol according to the set big hit effect flag. is there. For example, if only the hour / short jackpot effect flag is set, it is necessary to determine the hour / short symbol as the jackpot display symbol. It is necessary to determine the probability variation time-short design.

  Depending on the situation, the jackpot display symbol determination table for the normal jackpot used for determining the normal symbol, the jackpot display symbol determination table for the short and big jackpot used for the short and long jackpot, and the probability variable jackpot A jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpots used for the above and a jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpots used for probability variation jackpots are prepared in advance. A plurality of judgment values are assigned to the normal jackpot display symbol determination table in association with each normal symbol, and the jackpot display symbol determination table for a short-time jackpot has a plurality of determination values in association with each short-time symbol. Judgment values are assigned, and the jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpots is assigned a plurality of judgment values in association with each probability variation symbol. Similarly, the jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation short-term jackpots Are assigned a plurality of judgment values in association with each probability variation time-short symbol. The effect control microcomputer 101 recognizes which symbol should be determined as the jackpot display symbol, and then selects the jackpot display symbol determination table. Then, the jackpot display symbol determination random number is extracted, and the symbol associated with the determination value that matches the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determination random number is determined as the jackpot display symbol.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 101 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S658).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command specified by a fanfare (fanfare command: B000 (H) to B001 (H)) (step S659), the effect control microcomputer 101 uses the EXT data of the command. Are stored in the fanfare data storage area in the RAM (step S660), and a fanfare flag indicating that the fanfare command has been received is set (step S661).

  If the received effect control command is the ending designation effect control command (ending command: B400 (H) to B408 (H)) (step S662), the effect control microcomputer 101 outputs the EXT data of the command. Is stored in the ending data storage area in the RAM (step S663), and an ending flag indicating that the ending command has been received is set (step S664).

  When the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S665).

  Although not shown in FIGS. 27 to 30, various flags set in the command analysis process are a flag for performing display control of the first variable display device 9 a and a display control of the second variable display device 9 b. Must be divided into flags to do Therefore, for example, in the case of the probability variable big hit effect flag or the fanfare flag, the first probability variable big hit effect flag or the first fanfare flag corresponding to the first variable display device 9a and the second probability variable big hit effect corresponding to the second variable display device 9b. Assume that it is divided into a flag and a second fanfare flag. Incidentally, in the following first effect control process, for example, when the probability variation big hit effect flag and the fanfare flag are referred to, the first probability change big hit effect flag and the first fanfare flag are mentioned.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the first effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation effect control command (variation pattern command) has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (variation pattern reception flag) indicating that the variation pattern command has been received is set. The variation pattern reception flag is an effect control command (any of 8000 (H) to 800 F (H)) for designating a variation pattern of decorative symbols in the variable display devices 9a and 9b in command analysis processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 101. Is set when it has been confirmed that has been received (see step S650).

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

  First decorative symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. When the re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game is executed, the re-lottery effect is executed as a partial effect of the decorative pattern change pattern at the time of the big win in the decorative symbol changing process.

  First decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803): Control is performed to stop the decorative symbol variation and derive and display a stopped symbol (determined symbol) in response to the time-out of the variation time timer.

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

  First round processing (step S805): Display control during the round is performed. For example, when a display command indicating that the first prize winning opening is being opened is received, a display control of the number of rounds is performed.

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

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

  Although the above has described the first effect control process (step S705) in the main process, the same process is performed for the second effect control process (step S706) in the main process.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation pattern is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the change mode. The effect control microcomputer 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative symbols in a varying manner set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  Similarly to the control based on the display control execution data, the effect control microcomputer 101 controls the lighting state of various lamps based on the lamp control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and the sound number Data is output to the audio output board 70.

  The process data shown in FIG. 32 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the first effect control process. In the first variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern reception flag is set (step S811). If it has been set, the flag is reset (step S812). Then, the production control microcomputer 101 is based on the design (decoration design (outlier design), jackpot display design or temporary stop design) determined in the command analysis process and the content (variation time) specified by the variation pattern command. A decorative pattern variation pattern is determined (step S813). Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 101 changes the value of the first effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S814).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a first decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the first effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 101 first selects process data corresponding to the decorative symbol variation pattern to be used (step S821). Then, the process timer set value in the selected process data 1 is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S822). Next, the production control microcomputer 101 produces the production device (first variable display device 9a, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control is executed (step S823). For example, a control signal is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern in the first variable display device 9a. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform various lamp on / off control. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 101 starts a variation time timer (a timer corresponding to the variation time of the decorative design) (step S824), and sets the value of the first production control process flag to the first decorative design variation processing (step S824). S802) is updated to a value indicating (step S825).

  FIGS. 35 to 37 are flowcharts showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the first effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the production control microcomputer 101 performs the second big hit effect during the second decorative symbol variation stop process when the second variable display device 9b starts the big hit game effect. It is confirmed whether or not the flag (see step S881) is set (step S830A). If the second big hit effect flag is set (Y in step S830A), the update of the process timer and the variable time timer is interrupted unless the process timer and variable time timer update process is interrupted (step S830A). S830B).

  When the update of the timer is interrupted, the process timer and the variable time timer are not updated and the time-out does not occur. Is done. That is, when the big hit game effect is started in the second variable display device 9b during the execution of the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display device 9a, the first decorative symbol on the first variable display device 9a is displayed. The progress of the measurement of the variable display fluctuation time is interrupted, and the state of the stop display of the first decorative symbol when it is interrupted is apparently continued. In addition, when the progress of the variable time of variable display of the first decorative symbol is interrupted, the shift symbol may be stopped and displayed on the first variable display device 9a.

  When the second big hit effect flag is not set (N in step S830A), if the effect control microcomputer 101 interrupts the update process of the process timer and the variable time timer, the process timer and the variable time The timer update is resumed (step S830C). In other words, when the progress of variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display device 9a is interrupted, when the big hit game effect on the second variable display device 9b ends, the first variable display device 9a The progress of the variable display of one decorative design is resumed, and the variable display of the first decorative design is resumed from the state where it was interrupted.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S831). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value indicating the first decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S840).

  If the variation time timer has not timed out, the production control microcomputer 101 decrements the process timer by 1 (step S832) and decrements the variation time timer by 1 (step S833). Then, the production control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the redrawing effect is included in the variation pattern from the EXT data stored in the variation pattern data storage area, and the redrawing effect is included in the variation pattern. When the start time of the re-lottery effect has passed after confirming the start time of the re-lottery effect in the change pattern recognizable from the EXT data, and further checking the value of the change time timer It is determined whether or not there is (step S834). If the re-lottery effect is not included in the variation pattern, or if the re-lottery effect is included in the variation pattern but the start time of the re-lottery effect has not yet elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 101 will process data Control of the effect device (first variable display device 9a, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed according to the contents of n (step S835).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S836), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S837). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S838).

  If the variation pattern includes a re-lottery effect, and the time after the start of variation has passed the start time of the re-lottery effect (Y in step S834), the effect control microcomputer 101 changes the variation pattern data. Confirm the start time of the jackpot symbol determination effect in the variation pattern recognizable from the EXT data stored in the storage area, and check the value of the variation time timer, the time after the start of the variation It is determined whether or not the start time has elapsed (step S839).

  In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect before the start of the jackpot game includes a promotion effect and a jackpot symbol determination effect. The promotion effect is an effect that gives the player an opportunity (chance) to promote a predetermined symbol to a symbol higher than the symbol. As will be described later, when the promotion effect is being executed, if the player operates the symbol promotion button 120 within the promotion effective period and clears (establishes) a predetermined condition, the normal symbol, the short-time symbol, etc. It is promoted to a probabilistic design or a probabilistic short-time design. For example, when a normal symbol is promoted to a probability variation symbol and the ratio of the probability variation symbol to the total decoration symbol is increased, it seems to the player that the probability that the probability variation symbol is a big hit increases. Since the probability variation state is a very advantageous state for the player, the player operates the symbol promotion button 120 during the promotion effect in order to promote the normal symbol to the probability variation symbol. The jackpot symbol determination effect is an effect in which the decoration symbol is re-varied by a specific symbol arrangement reflecting the symbol changed in the promotion effect, and the jackpot symbol determined after the promotion effect is executed is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol. is there.

  If the start time of the big hit symbol fixed effect has not elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the re-lottery effect is being executed by checking the value of the variable time timer. (Step S841). At this time, the fact that it is determined that the re-lottery effect is not being executed means that it is immediately after the re-lottery effect is started. If the re-drawing effect is not being executed, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects the process data of the promotion effect (step SS842), and sets the process timer set value in the selected process data to the process timer. The process timer is started (step S843A). Then, the control of the effect device (first variable display device 9a, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed according to the content of the process data of the promotion effect (step S843B). In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 starts measuring the promotion effective period (step S844).

  If the re-lottery effect is being executed, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the promotion valid period has elapsed by checking the value of the variable time timer (step S845). . If the promotion effective period has not elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes control of the effect device according to the content of the process data of the promotion effect (step S846). For example, a control for displaying a predetermined symbol to be promoted (for example, a normal symbol or a short-time symbol) on the first variable display device 9a is performed. Next, it is confirmed that the symbol promotion button 120 is on (the state where the symbol promotion button 120 is pressed) (step S847). When it is confirmed that the symbol promotion button 120 is turned on (step S848), the rendering device is controlled in accordance with the turning on of the symbol promotion button 120 (step S849A). Further, the ON number is counted by the ON number counter (step S849B).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the promotion condition for the promotion effect (the number of operations of the symbol promotion button 120) is satisfied (cleared) (step S850). When the promotion condition is satisfied, the promoted decorative symbol is stored in a predetermined storage area (promotion symbol storage area) in the RAM (step S851).

  If the promotion effective period has passed (Y of step S845), the production control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the promoted symbol is stored in the promoted symbol storage area (step S852), and the promoted symbol is confirmed. Is stored, the display control for displaying on the first variable display device 9a that the symbol displayed in the promotion effect has been promoted to a symbol higher than that is executed (step S853). If the promoted symbol is not stored, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the demoting condition is satisfied (step S854).

  Here, the demoting condition is a condition for demoting a symbol to a symbol lower than that. For example, it is a condition for demoting a probability variation symbol or a probability variation short time symbol to a normal symbol or a time short symbol. In this embodiment, when it is not possible to confirm that the symbol promotion button 120 has been pressed once by the player during the promotion effective period, it is determined that the demoting condition is satisfied. In this way, a player who is not willing to participate in a game can actively participate in the game by demoting the symbol. For example, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit will be demoted, if all probability variation symbols are demoted to non-probability variation symbols (normal symbols and short-time symbols), the non-probability variation big hits (normal big hits and short-time big hits) Since it will be decided, at least one of the plurality of probability variation symbols must not be demoted to a non-probability variation symbol. In order to realize this, for example, at least one of the probability variation symbols (for example, “5”) may be determined in advance as not demoted to the non-probability variation symbol.

  When the demoting condition is satisfied, the production control microcomputer 101 stores the demoted decorative symbol in a predetermined storage area (degraded symbol storage area) in the RAM (step S855). Then, display control for displaying on the first variable display device 9a that the predetermined symbol has been demoted is executed (step S856). When the demoting condition is not satisfied, the production control microcomputer 101 informs the first variable display device 9a that the predetermined symbol displayed in the promotion production has not been promoted to a symbol higher than that. Display control is executed (step S857).

  If it is determined in step S839 that the start time of the jackpot symbol determination effect has elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms the value of the variable time timer to execute the jackpot symbol determination effect. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S861). At this time, the fact that it is determined that the big hit symbol finalizing effect is not being executed means that it is immediately after the big hit symbol finalizing effect is started. If it is not in the middle of executing the big hit symbol determination effect, the production control microcomputer 101 confirms the contents of the big hit effect flag and the re-lottery execution flag (step S862) and displays them on the first variable display device 9a. A process of determining and storing the big hit display symbol of the decorative symbol is performed (step S863).

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the big hit is a normal big hit or a short time big hit by confirming the set state of the big hit effect flag (normal big hit effect flag, hourly / hit big hit effect flag, probability variable big hit effect flag). It is recognized whether it is a big hit or a short hit at the time of probability change (step S862). Further, the production control microcomputer 101 recognizes whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the end of the big hit game by checking whether or not the re-lottery execution flag after the big hit is set. (Step S862). Further, the production control microcomputer 101 recognizes the decorative symbol whose rank has been changed, that is, the promoted symbol and the demoted symbol by confirming the contents described in the promoted symbol storage area and the demoted symbol storage area. To do.

  Depending on the situation, the jackpot display symbol determination table for the normal jackpot used for determining the normal symbol, the jackpot display symbol determination table for the short and big jackpot used for the short and long jackpot, and the probability variable jackpot A jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpots used for the above and a jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpots used for probability variation jackpots are prepared in advance. Further, in order to reflect the promoted or demoted symbols, each of the above jackpot display symbol determination tables is prepared in advance with a plurality of tables in which the types and numbers of the promoted and demoted symbols are changed. These jackpot display symbol determination tables are assigned a plurality of determination values in association with each symbol.

  The production control microcomputer 101 recognizes what kind of symbol should be determined as the jackpot display symbol, and then selects the jackpot display symbol determination table. For example, when only the probabilistic jackpot effect flag is set and the re-lottery execution flag is set after the jackpot is ended, it is necessary to determine the non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol or short-time symbol) as the jackpot display symbol Then, the big hit display symbol determination table for the normal big hit or the big hit display symbol determination table for the short time big hit is selected. In addition, when there are a plurality of tables that can be selected in this way, the tables may be selected according to a predetermined rule, or may be selected using a random number. Then, the jackpot display symbol determination random number is extracted, and the symbol associated with the determination value that matches the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determination random number is determined as the jackpot display symbol. Then, the production control microcomputer 101 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S863).

  It should be noted that by setting a large number of determination values in advance for the changed symbols (the promoted symbols or the demoted symbols), the changed symbols can be determined to be jackpot display symbols at a high rate.

  Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects process data of the jackpot symbol finalization effect corresponding to the symbol arrangement in which the changed symbol is reflected (step S864), and the process timer setting value in the selected process data is set as the process timer. To start the process timer (step S865). In addition, as the process data for the big hit symbol determination effect, a plurality of process data having a symbol arrangement that can correspond to all combinations of changed symbols are prepared in advance. Then, the control of the effect device (first variable display device 9a, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed according to the contents of the process data of the big hit symbol fixed effect (step S866).

  If the big hit symbol fixed effect is being executed in step S861, the production control microcomputer 101 executes the control of the directing device according to the content of the process data of the big hit symbol fixed effect (step S867).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation stopping process (step S803) in the first effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for instructing the decorative symbol variation stop is received (step S871). If the decorative symbol stop designating command has been received, control is performed to stop and display the stored stop symbol (decorative symbol (offset symbol), jackpot display symbol) (step S872).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 101 performs control to stop and display the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the decorative symbol stop designation command from the game control microcomputer 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and control for stopping and displaying decorative symbols may be performed based on the time-up of the variable time timer.

  Then, when the jackpot display symbol is not displayed in step S872 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed: N in step S873), the production control microcomputer 101 responds to a predetermined flag (for example, a decorative symbol stop designation command). When the flag is set, the flag is reset (step S874), and the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S875). ).

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S872 (Y in step S873), the effect control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the fanfare flag is set (step S876). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S876), the production control microcomputer 101 produces a fanfare effect for a big hit of 15 rounds or a sudden probability change effect (2 rounds) based on the contents of the stored fanfare command. Is selected (step S877).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether the contents of the symbol / production designation command and the fanfare command coincide with each other regarding the number of rounds (15 rounds or 2 rounds) (step S878). Specifically, the production control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the sudden probability change flag is set, thereby determining whether a big hit of 15 rounds or a big hit of 2 rounds is designated in the symbol / effect designation command. Recognize Further, the production control microcomputer 101 recognizes whether the start of the big hit of 15 rounds or the start of the big hit of 2 rounds is specified based on the contents of the stored fanfare command. Then, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot round numbers designated by the symbol / production designation command and the fanfare command match.

  Normally, the content of the symbol / effect designating command and the content of the fanfare command should match. However, it may happen that the contents of the symbol / effect designation command do not match the contents of the fanfare command. In this case, garbled data or the like occurs in the process from transmission from the game control microcomputer 60 to reception by the effect control microcomputer 101 for either the symbol / effect designation command or the fanfare command. It is conceivable that the command has changed to a content different from the original command. At this time, it is not known which of the symbol / effect designation command and the fanfare command is incorrect. As a result, not only do you not know whether to produce a 15-round jackpot or a 2-round jackpot as a post-decoration effect stoppage (fanfare production, round display during a big hit, etc.) It is not known whether or not the symbol displayed on the first variable display device 9a is a correct symbol.

  Therefore, when it is determined that the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the fanfare command do not match (N in step S878), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines a jackpot display symbol (for example, predetermined) (for example, “777”, “222”, etc.) are changed to a specific symbol (for example, “???”) (step S879). This eliminates the possibility of displaying an incorrect symbol as a jackpot display symbol during the jackpot game.

  As for the effect after the decorative pattern fluctuation is stopped, the effect based on the content of the fanfare command which is the latest command received by the effect control microcomputer 101 is executed. That is, a fanfare effect for 15 rounds of big hit is executed for a fanfare 1 command, and a fanfare effect for suddenly 2 rounds (a sudden probability change effect) is executed for a fanfare 2 command. Such an effect is not necessarily a correct effect, but at this point in time, the correct effect is not known, so the effect is executed based on the latest effect control command, and is correct according to the contents of the effect control command received thereafter. Switch to production and execute.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 selects process data corresponding to the fanfare production for 15 rounds or the sudden probability change production selected in step S877 (step S880). Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the effect flag during the first big hit (step S881). Thereby, when the variable display of the 2nd decoration symbol is performed in the 2nd variable display apparatus 9b, the variable display will be interrupted (step S830A, S830B). Thereafter, the process timer is started (step S882), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first big hit display process (step S804) (step S882).

  39 and 40 are flowcharts showing the first jackpot display process (step S804) in the first effect control process. In the first jackpot display process, the production control microcomputer 101 first checks whether an ending flag indicating that the ending command has been received is set (step S900).

  The ending flag is set in the command analysis process based on the reception of the ending command when the 15th round ends when the ending flag is 15 rounds. It is set in the command analysis process based on the command received. In step S900, normally, the ending flag set state is detected based on the reception of the ending command for 2 rounds big hit (ending 9 command).

  If the ending flag is not set (N in step S900), the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big prize opening opening flag indicating that the big prize opening opening display command has been received is set. Confirmation (step S901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S901), the production control microcomputer 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S902), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the first variable display device 9a, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S903). For example, the first variable display device 9a displays a jackpot display symbol and produces an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred. At this time, if the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the fanfare command do not match, a specific symbol (“???”) is displayed as the jackpot display symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S906).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S901), the production control microcomputer 101 produces an in-round production (round according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the big prize opening open display command. An effect for executing display is selected (step S907). Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S908), and process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S909). Then, the process timer is started (step S910), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first round process (step S805) (step S911).

  When the ending flag is set in step S900 (Y in step S900: when the ending flag is set based on reception of the ending 9 command), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines based on the content of the ending command. The ending effect is selected (step S912). Then, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the contents of the ending command are the same with respect to the execution / non-execution of the re-lottery effect after the end of the jackpot game ( Step S913).

  Normally, the contents of the symbol / effect designating command and the contents of the ending command should match. However, it may happen that the content of the symbol / effect designating command does not match the content of the ending command. In this case, garbled data or the like has occurred in the process from the transmission from the game control microcomputer 60 to the reception of the effect control microcomputer 101 for either the symbol / effect designation command or the ending command. It can be considered that the command has changed to a command having a different content from the original command.

  At this time, if the ending effect is executed based on the wrong ending command, the re-lottery effect is not performed or the re-lottery effect is executed although the re-lottery effect should have been originally executed in the ending effect. Although it shouldn't, the re-drawing effect will be executed. In this embodiment, the execution time of the ending effect when the re-lottery effect is not executed is set to be shorter than the execution time of the ending effect when the re-lottery effect is executed. Therefore, when an ending effect with a long execution time is being executed, a symbol / effect designation command or a variation pattern command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 60, or conversely, the ending effect with a short execution time is ended. After that, since the symbol / effect designation command or the like is not transmitted from the game control microcomputer 60, the end screen of the ending effect is displayed for a while.

  Therefore, in order to avoid such a situation, when it is determined that the contents of the symbol / effect designation command do not match the contents of the ending command (N in step S913), the effect control microcomputer 101 The ending effect selected in step S914 is changed to a special ending effect prepared in advance (step S914). This special ending effect is an effect that does not give the player a sense of incongruity and can be finished at any timing. Further, it is preferable not to indicate whether the big hit is a probable big hit or a normal big hit. Thereby, the consistency of control between the game control microcomputer 60 and the effect control microcomputer 101 can be ensured without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 resets the ending flag (step S915), and selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S916). Then, the process timer is started (step S917), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first big hit end effect process (step S807) (step S918).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the first round process (step S805) in the first effect control process. In the process during the first round, the production control microcomputer 101 first checks whether or not the ending flag is set (step S921). When the ending flag is not set (N in step S921), the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the display command after opening the big prize opening is received is set. Is confirmed (step S922). When the flag after the big prize opening is not set (N in step S922), the production control microcomputer 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S923), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) The control of the first variable display device 9a, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S924). For example, the first variable display device 9a displays a jackpot display symbol and produces an effect of displaying characters indicating the number of rounds, other characters, and the like. At this time, if the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the fanfare command do not match, a specific symbol (“???”) is displayed as the jackpot display symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S925), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S926). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S927).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S922 (Y in step S922), the production control microcomputer 101 performs interval production (according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the display command after opening the big prize opening. The effect for performing the interval display is selected (step S928). Then, the production control microcomputer 101 resets the flag after the special winning opening is opened (step S929), and selects process data corresponding to the selected interval production (step S930). Then, the process timer is started (step S931), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first round post-processing (step S806) (step S932).

  When the ending flag is set in step S921 (Y in step S921), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not execution of the re-lottery effect is specified in the ending command (that is, the ending command with the re-lottery effect). If the execution of the re-lottery effect is specified (Y in step S933), the process of determining and storing the big hit fixed symbol of the decorative symbol displayed on the first variable display device 9a is performed ( Step S934). Note that the jackpot confirmed symbol means a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed (derived display) after the re-lottery effect during the ending effect is executed.

  More specifically, the production control microcomputer 101 recognizes what symbol should be used as the jackpot determined symbol based on the content of the ending command. A jackpot fixed symbol determination table for a short-time symbol, a jackpot fixed symbol determination table for a probability variable symbol, and a jackpot fixed symbol determination table for a probability variable short symbol, in which a plurality of judgment values are set in association with each symbol. Is prepared in advance. The production control microcomputer 101 selects a jackpot fixed symbol determination table after recognizing what kind of symbol should be determined as the jackpot fixed symbol. Then, the jackpot fixed symbol determination random number is extracted, and the symbol associated with the determination value that matches the extracted jackpot fixed symbol determination random number is determined as the jackpot fixed symbol. Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the determined jackpot determined symbol in the jackpot determined symbol storage area in the RAM.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects an ending effect based on the determined jackpot decision symbol and the content of the ending command (step S935). Then, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the contents of the ending command are the same with respect to the execution / non-execution of the re-lottery effect after the end of the jackpot game ( Step S936).

  When it is determined that the contents of the symbol / effect designating command do not match the contents of the ending command (N in step S936), the effect control microcomputer 101 prepares the ending effect selected in step S935 in advance. The special ending effect is changed (step S937). As described above, this special ending effect is an effect that does not give the player a sense of incongruity and can be finished at any timing. Further, it is preferable not to indicate whether the big hit is a probable big hit or a normal big hit.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 resets the ending flag (step S938), and selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S939). Then, the process timer is started (step S940), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first big hit end effect process (step S807) (step S941).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the first round post-processing (step S806) in the first effect control process. In the first round post-processing, the production control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received is set (step S951). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S951), the production control microcomputer 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S952), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the first variable display device 9a, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S953). For example, the first variable display device 9a displays a jackpot display symbol and produces an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like. At this time, if the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the fanfare command do not match, a specific symbol (“???”) is displayed as the jackpot display symbol.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S954), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S955). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S956).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S951), the production control microcomputer 101 produces an in-round production (round according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the big prize opening open display command. An effect for executing display is selected (step S957). Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S958), and process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S959). Then, the process timer is started (step S960), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first round process (step S805) (step S961).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the first jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the first effect control process. In the first jackpot end effect process, the effect control microcomputer 101 first checks whether or not the jackpot end flag indicating that the jackpot ends is set (step S971). The jackpot end flag is set when a jackpot end designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 60 in the command analysis process.

  When the big hit end flag is not set (N in step S971), the effect control microcomputer 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S972), and the effect device (first variable) according to the contents of the process data n. Processing for controlling the display device 9a, the speaker 27, etc.) is executed (step S973). For example, when it is displayed that the normal big hit, the time big hit, the probability change big hit or the probability change big hit is completed, or the execution of the re-lottery effect is specified in the ending command, the re-lottery effect is executed. When the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the contents of the ending command do not match, the special ending effect described above is executed. Although not shown in FIG. 43, in the re-lottery effect, as in the re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game, the non-probable variable symbol is promoted to a probable variable symbol in response to the player's repeated stroke of the symbol promotion button 120. Promotion promotion may be executed.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S974), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S975). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S976).

  When the big hit end flag is set (Y in step S971), the effect control microcomputer 101 resets predetermined flags such as the big hit effect flag (step S977), and sets the value of the first effect control process flag to the first value. A value corresponding to the one variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) is set (step S978).

  Next, the effect aspect of the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol executed in the first variable display device 9a will be described. 44 and 45 are explanatory diagrams showing a display example of the re-lottering effect of the big hit symbol executed in the variable display device 9 (for example, the first variable display device 9a). 44 and 45, the display state transitions in numerical order as (1) (2) (3). 44 and 45 is executed based on the effect control command sent from the game control microcomputer 60 by the effect control microcomputer 101.

  As a precondition, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 60 makes a big-hit decision (step S65) and decides to make a promising big-hit (Y in steps 104 and S105). . Further, it is assumed that 15 rounds are determined as the number of big hits (Y in steps S105 and S116). Further, it is assumed that it is determined not to execute the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game (N in Step 105, S118). In response to this, a probability variation big hit designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S119). Further, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 60 determines a variation pattern including a re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game (step S212). In response to this, an effect control command (variation pattern command) of a variation pattern including a re-lottery effect is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S213).

  The production control microcomputer 101 receives a probability variation jackpot designation command and sets a probability variation jackpot presentation flag (step S624). In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 receives the variation pattern command, thereby saving the variation pattern and setting the variation pattern reception flag (steps S648 to S650). Furthermore, since the variation pattern is a variation pattern including a re-lottery effect, a temporary stop symbol for the decorative symbol is determined (steps S651 to S654).

  As shown in FIG. 44 (1), when a predetermined time has elapsed after the decorative symbol variation (variable display) is started in the variable display device 9, the variation is temporarily stopped and the non-probable variation symbol (determined in step S653) ( The big hit symbol (temporary stop symbol) of the normal symbol) is displayed temporarily. In the example shown in (1), the non-probable variation pattern “222” is displayed temporarily. Thereafter, the re-lottery effect for the big hit symbol is started (Y in step S834, N in step S839).

  When the big win symbol re-lottery effect is started and the promotion effect is started (N in step S841), a meter is displayed on the screen of the variable display device 9, as shown in (2). In addition, if you want to promote “2” and “4” to a probable symbol on the screen of the variable display device 9, press the button repeatedly! ! Is displayed (steps S842, S843A, S843B). Measurement of the promotion effective period (for example, 5 seconds) is started from this point (step S844). In accordance with the sentence with the content shown in (2), the player hits the symbol promotion button 120 repeatedly.

  As shown in (3), in response to the player pressing (operating) the symbol promotion button 120, display is performed such that the meter level gradually increases (steps S847 to S849A). As shown in (4), when the level of the meter rises to the maximum within the promotion effective period (for example, 5 seconds) (that is, when the symbol promotion button 120 that is the promotion condition is pressed 10 times; steps S850, S851) After the validity period has elapsed, a sentence ““ 2 ”and“ 4 ”are promoted to a probable symbol” is displayed on the screen of the variable display device 9 (steps S852 and S853). Such a display corresponds to a display of symbol promotion. Note that the color of the non-probable variation symbol may be changed to approach the color of the probability variation symbol in accordance with the meter level. According to such a configuration, it becomes easier for the player to recognize whether or not the symbol is likely to be promoted.

  Thereafter, when it is time to execute the big hit symbol determination effect (Y in step S839, N in step S861), the big hit display symbol of the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed as the stop symbol is determined (steps S862 and S863). Then, the big hit symbol determination effect is started. When the big hit symbol determination effect is started, as shown in FIG. 45 (5), the variation of all symbols is started with the decorative symbols on the left, middle and right aligned in the same symbol (steps S866 and S867). At this time, the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol are displayed separately so that the player can clearly see the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol. For example, the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol are displayed in different forms, or the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol are displayed in different colors (for example, the probability variation symbol is red and the non-probability variation symbol is blue). The symbol promoted in the promotion effect is displayed as a probability variation symbol. Specifically, the symbols “2” and “4” that have been promoted to probability variation symbols in the promotion effect are displayed as probability variation symbols.

  Thereafter, as shown in (6), the jackpot display symbol determined in step S863 is stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9 (step S872). In this embodiment, the left middle right symbol “222” promoted to the probability variation symbol is displayed in a state of being aligned. Thereby, as shown in (7), the probability variation big hit is fixed. Then, after the big hit game is over, the game state is controlled to the probability change state.

  Next, a description will be given of the effect of the re-lottering effect on the jackpot symbol when the probability variable symbol on the variable display device 9 is demoted to a non-probable symbol. 46 and 47 are explanatory diagrams showing a display example of the re-lottering effect of the jackpot symbol when the probability variation symbol is demoted to a non-probability variation symbol. 46 and 47, the display state transitions in numerical order as (1) (2) (3). 46 and 47 is executed based on the effect control command sent from the game control microcomputer 60 by the effect control microcomputer 101.

  As a precondition, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 60 determines that a big hit is made in the jackpot determination (step S65), and determines a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol) as the big hit symbol (steps S105, S106). N). Further, it is assumed that it is determined not to execute the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game (N in Step 105 and S107). In response to this, a normal jackpot designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 101 (step S108). In addition, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 60 determines a variation pattern including a re-lottery effect (step S212). In response to this, an effect control command (variation pattern command) of a variation pattern including a re-lottery effect is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 (step S213).

  The effect control microcomputer 101 receives the normal jackpot designation command and sets the normal jackpot effect flag (step S618). In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 receives the variation pattern command, thereby saving the variation pattern and setting the variation pattern reception flag (steps S648 to S650). Furthermore, since the variation pattern is a variation pattern including a re-lottery effect, a temporary stop symbol for the decorative symbol is determined (step S653).

  As shown in FIG. 46 (1), when a predetermined time elapses after the variation (decorative display) of the decorative symbol is started in the variable display device 9, the variation is temporarily stopped and the non-probable variable symbol (determined in step S653) ( The big hit symbol (temporary stop symbol) of the normal symbol) is displayed temporarily. In the example shown in (1), the non-probable variation pattern “222” is displayed temporarily. Thereafter, the re-lottery effect for the big hit symbol is started (Y in step S834, N in step S839).

  When the big win symbol re-lottery effect is started and the promotion effect is started (N in step S841), a meter is displayed on the screen of the variable display device 9, as shown in (2). In addition, if you want to promote “2” and “4” to a probable symbol on the screen of the variable display device 9, press the button repeatedly! ! Is displayed (steps S842, S843A, S843B). Measurement of the promotion effective period (for example, 5 seconds) is started from this point (step S844). If the probability variation symbol to be demoted is also determined, the probability variation symbol “7” to be demoted is also displayed on the screen of the variable display device 9 as a display symbol. For example, press the button if you do not want to demote “7” to a non-probable variable on the variable display 9 screen! "Is displayed.

  Here, as shown in (3), when the player does not press the symbol promotion button 120 at all, not only the promotion condition is not satisfied but the demotion condition is satisfied because the promotion valid period has passed (step) Y in S845, N in Step S852, Y in Step S854). As a result, as shown in (4), after the promotion valid period has elapsed, a sentence “Time over, unfortunate!“ 7 is demoted to an uncertain variable ”is displayed on the screen of the variable display device 9 (step S855, S856). Such a display corresponds to the display of symbol demotion.

  Thereafter, the big hit symbol determination effect is started (Y in step S839). When the big hit symbol determination effect is started (N in step S861), as shown in FIG. 47 (5), the variation of all symbols is started in a state where the left, middle and right decorative symbols are aligned with the same symbol (step S861). S866, S867). At this time, the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol are displayed separately so that the player can clearly see the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol. In addition, in the promotion effect, a symbol that has not been promoted and that has been demoted and is demoted to a non-probable variable symbol is displayed as a non-probable variable symbol. Specifically, the symbol “7” demoted to the non-probable variable in the promotion effect is displayed as the non-probable variable symbol.

  Thereafter, as shown in (6), the jackpot display symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9 (step S872). In this embodiment, the left middle right symbol “777” demoted to the non-probable variation symbol is displayed in a state of being aligned. As a result, as shown in (7), a non-probable variation big hit (normal big hit) is established. Then, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state after the big hit game is finished.

  As described above, when it is not possible to confirm that the symbol promotion button 120 has been pressed once by the player during the promotion effective period, it is determined that the demotion condition is satisfied (Y in step S854). When it is determined that a probable big hit will be made (Y in step S117 or Y in step S123), if all of the probable symbols are demoted to non-probable symbols, the non-probable big hit (usually big win) is confirmed. Therefore, at least one of the probabilistic symbols must not be demoted to a non-probable symbol. In order to realize this, for example, at least one of the probability variation symbols (for example, “5”) may be determined in advance as not demoted to the non-probability variation symbol.

  As described above, when a variable display of identification information is performed using a plurality of display devices (for example, special symbol displays 8a and 8b or variable display devices 9a and 9b), one display device (for example, a special symbol) When the big hit game effect is being executed on the display device 8a and the variable display device 9a), the measurement of the variable display execution period on the other display device (for example, the special symbol display device 8b and the variable display device 9b) is interrupted. Since the configuration is adopted, even if the variable display that is a big hit is executed on one display device, the variable display on the other display device can be started without delay. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from predicting that the display result of the other display device is derived from the display of the jackpot display result on one display device, and improve the interest of the game. be able to.

  Further, as described above, when the state data is set to the probability variation state, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table for the probability variation state, and when the state data is set to the normal state, the variation for the normal state When the variation pattern is determined using the pattern table and the state data is set to the probability variation state, when the variable display determined to be the big hit by the prior determination is started (Y in step S208) Since the configuration is such that it is determined that the probability variation state has ended and the state data is set to the non-probability variation state (see step S209), the player is prevented from having an advantage or disadvantage by selecting the variation time of the identification information. be able to.

  That is, for example, a variation pattern of a long time (for example, 38 seconds) is selected by a variation in which the probability variation state in one identification information ends, and during the variation of one identification information in which the certain probability variation state ends, the other When the variation display is performed a plurality of times with the identification information, since the prior determination with the other identification information is performed in a probabilistic state, the number of variations of the other identification information during the variation of one identification information is Depending on whether it is more or less, there will be a disadvantage to the player. On the other hand, in the above-described embodiment, when the variation in which the probability variation state ends is started, the probability variation state is internally terminated and changed to the normal state. The prior determination with the other identification information during the fluctuation of one identification information to be terminated can be performed in a non-probable variation state, and the variation pattern can be determined using the variation pattern table for normal state become. Therefore, by selecting the variation time of the identification information in the variation in which the probability variation state ends, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage.

  Further, as described above, when the state data is set to the time reduction state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the time reduction state change pattern table, and when the state data is set to the normal state, the fluctuation for the normal state is set. When the variation pattern is determined using the pattern table and the state data is set to the time reduction state, when the variable display determined to be the normal big hit by the prior determination is started (Y in step S208) Since the time data is determined to have ended and the state data is set to the non-time reduction state (see step S209), the player is prevented from having an advantage or disadvantage by selecting the variation time of the identification information. be able to.

  That is, for example, when a variation pattern for a long time (for example, 38 seconds) is selected as a variation in which the time-short state ends in one identification information, a variation pattern for a short time (for example, 5 seconds, 11 seconds) is selected. In some cases, the pre-determination with the other identification information during the change of one identification information that ends the short-time state will be performed in the short-time state, so there is a large difference in the number of changes in the other identification information. Is likely to occur, and a time-efficient advantage / disadvantage will occur for the player. On the other hand, in the above-described embodiment, when the fluctuation that ends the time reduction state is started, the time reduction state is internally ended and changed to the normal state. It is possible to make a pre-determination with the other identification information during the fluctuation of one identification information to be terminated in a non-time-short state, and to determine the fluctuation pattern using the normal state fluctuation pattern table become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage by selecting the variation time of the identification information in the variation in which the short-time state ends.

  Further, in the effect control microcomputer 101, based on the change pattern command from the game control microcomputer 60, it is determined whether or not to execute the redrawing effect before the start of the big hit game based on the change pattern of the decorative pattern, Based on the determined variation pattern, the variable display devices 9a and 9b execute the variation of the decorative symbols, and based on the ending command from the game control microcomputer 60, the lottery game is executed after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player does not know when the re-lottery effect will be executed, and the re-lottery effect may be executed multiple times (twice). It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the transition to the probable state.

  Further, in the effect control microcomputer 101, it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed before the start of the big hit game, and the symbol / effect designation command specifies execution of the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game. When it is, it is configured so that it will not be a promising big hit in the re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game (so that the big hit symbol is not changed into a probable symbol), so the probable big hit in the re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game It is possible to prevent the occurrence of an unnatural situation in which a re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game is executed despite the occurrence of the game.

  Further, in the production control microcomputer 101, it is determined whether or not the content designated by the symbol / production designation command from the game control microcomputer 60 matches the content designated by the fanfare command. When it is determined that the jackpot display symbol displayed during the jackpot game is changed to specific information ("???"), the wrong jackpot symbol is displayed during the jackpot game. No fear.

  In addition, since the game control microcomputer 60 transmits the ending command after the big hit game (all rounds) is finished, the re-lottery effect is executed until the next decorative pattern change starts even after the big hit. Therefore, the expectation for the transition to the probabilistic state can be maintained for a longer period of time.

  In addition, the ending effect in which the re-lottery effect is not executed is shorter than the ending effect in which the re-lottery effect is executed. When there is no, it can be avoided that the production is unnecessarily executed for a long time. For example, the execution time of the ending effect when the re-lottery effect is executed is 15 seconds, the execution time of the ending effect when the re-lottery effect is not executed is 6 seconds, and the suddenly changing ending effect is executed. The time is 3 seconds.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the content designated by the symbol / production designation command from the game control microcomputer 60 matches the content designated by the ending command. Since it is configured to execute a special ending effect when it is determined, the consistency of control between the game control microcomputer 60 and the effect control microcomputer 101 can be ensured. That is, for example, when the effect control microcomputer 101 is executing a re-lottery effect in the ending effect, a re-lottery that is being executed is suddenly performed by receiving a variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 60. It is possible to prevent an unnatural effect such as stopping the effect and starting the change.

  In addition, since the effect control microcomputer 560 executes different fanfare effects when starting the 15th round jackpot and when starting the 2nd round jackpot, it is possible to widen the variations of effects that notify the start of the jackpot, Amusement interest can be improved.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the second embodiment. In the effect control command shown in FIG. 8, the change pattern commands (8000 (H) to 800F (H)) are effect control commands that specify only the change time. However, in the effect control command shown in FIG. The commands (8000 (H) to 8016 (H)) not only specify the variation time but also specify whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit. That is, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern at the time of big hit (02H, 05H, 06H, 09H, 0AH, 0DH, 0EH) It is divided into a variation pattern command without execution of a lottery effect.

  Correspondingly, for the variation pattern table, the variation pattern table at the time of big hit is set with a variation pattern table in which a variation pattern designating non-execution of the re-lottery effect is set and a variation pattern designating execution of the re-lottery effect. Divided into a variation pattern table.

  Further, in the effect control command shown in FIG. 8, as the symbol / effect designation command, the miss designation command (8100 (H)), the normal jackpot designation command (8101 (H)), and the short and long jackpot designation command (8102 (H)) , Probability variation jackpot designation command (8103 (H)), probability variation short-term big hit designation command (8104 (H)), sudden probability variation jackpot designation command (8105 (H)), normal jackpot designation command with re-lottery (8106 (H)), There were 10 short and big hits designation commands with re-lottery (8107 (H)), 10 probability change big hits designation command with re-lottery (8108 (H)), and 10 times long and short hits with re-lottery command (8109 (H)). In the effect control command shown in FIG. 48, as the symbol / effect designation command, the detachment designation command (8100 (H)). , Normal jackpot designation command (8101 (H)), hourly jackpot designation command (8102 (H)), probability variable jackpot designation command (8103 (H)), probability variation jackpot designation command (8104 (H)) and sudden probability variation jackpot designation Only six commands (8105 (H)) are provided.

  In the first embodiment, the execution of the re-lottery effect is specified by the symbol / effect designating command. In the second embodiment, the execution of the re-lottery effect is specified by the variation pattern command. become.

  Processing for transmitting the above command will be described. FIGS. 49 and 50 are flowcharts showing an example of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process in the second embodiment. The second special symbol stop symbol setting process has the same contents as those shown in FIGS. 49 and 50.

  The first special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50 is different from the first special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 with re-lottery in steps S109, S115, S121, and S128. The point is that control for sending the jackpot designation command is not executed. Other processes are the same as the first special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process process according to the second embodiment. The second variation pattern setting process is the same as that shown in FIG.

  The first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 51 differs from the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 15 in step S202 in FIG. 15 in which the variation pattern is changed according to the state data and the first big hit flag set state. Although the table has been selected, in step S202A in FIG. 51, not only the state data and the first big hit flag set state but also the re-lottery execution flag set state is recognized and the variation pattern table is selected. That is, in step S202A in FIG. 51, the gaming state is recognized based on the state data, whether it is a big hit based on the first big hit flag, and if it is recognized that the big hit is determined, the re-lottery execution flag is set. Based on the recognition of whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the big hit game, the variation pattern table is selected.

  For example, when the state data recognizes that the gaming state is the normal gaming state, recognizes that the first big hit flag is a big hit, and further recognizes that the re-lottery effect will be executed after the big lottery game is ended by the re-lottery execution flag. Then, the variation pattern table in the case of the re-drawing execution at the time of the big hit for the normal gaming state is selected. Then, using this variation pattern table, a variation pattern designating execution of the re-lottery effect is determined (step S212), and the determined variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S213).

  Next, the analysis process of the effect control command will be described. FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. FIG. 52 corresponds to FIG. 30 in the first embodiment. In FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 in the first embodiment, the processes of steps S630 to S642 are not executed. This is because the jackpot designation command with re-lottery is not transmitted from the game control microcomputer 60 as described above.

  In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 52, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (change pattern command: 8000 (H) to 8016 (H)) for specifying a change pattern (step S648), the effect control micro is set. The computer 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S649), and sets the fluctuation pattern reception flag (step S650). Next, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not execution of the re-lottery production is designated by the variation pattern command (step S670). When execution of the re-lottery effect is designated, a re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit is ended (step S671). If execution of the re-lottery effect is not designated, a re-lottery non-execution flag is set after the big hit is over (step S672). Then, the process of step S651-S665 is performed. Note that the processing in steps S651 to S665 is the same as the processing shown in FIG.

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

  Even in such a configuration, as in the first embodiment, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player does not know when the re-lottery effect is executed, and the re-lottery effect is performed a plurality of times (twice). ) Since there is a possibility of being executed, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the transition to the probable state for a long period of time. In addition, it is possible to prevent an unnatural situation such that a re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game is executed despite the occurrence of a probable big hit in the re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game. it can. In addition, there is no possibility of erroneously displaying a big hit symbol during the big hit game. Further, since the variation pattern command is a command that can specify not only the variation time but also whether to execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game, the game control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer 101 can transmit and receive commands. The control burden involved can be reduced.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the third embodiment. In the effect control command shown in FIG. 8, the change pattern commands (8000 (H) to 800F (H)) are effect control commands that specify only the change time. However, in the effect control command shown in FIG. The commands (8000 (H) to 8024 (H)) not only specify the variation time, but also specify the big hit type (normal big hit, short-time big hit or probable big hit, etc.). That is, among the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 10, the fluctuation patterns at the big hit (02H, 05H, 06H, 09H, 0AH, 0DH, 0EH) and the fluctuation pattern command at the time of the normal big hit and the fluctuation pattern command at the time of the short and big hit are surely changed. It is divided into a variation pattern command for big hit and a variation pattern command for short and large hits at the probability change.

  Correspondingly, for the variation pattern table, the variation pattern table for the big hit is usually the variation pattern table for which the variation pattern for the big hit is set, the variation pattern table for which the variation pattern for the short and long-term hit is set, and the probability variation big hit. The variation pattern table in which the variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern at the time of probability change is set.

  Further, in the effect control command shown in FIG. 8, as the symbol / effect designation command, the miss designation command (8100 (H)), the normal jackpot designation command (8101 (H)), and the short and long jackpot designation command (8102 (H)) , Probability variation jackpot designation command (8103 (H)), probability variation short-term big hit designation command (8104 (H)), sudden probability variation jackpot designation command (8105 (H)), normal jackpot designation command with re-lottery (8106 (H)), There were 10 short and big hits designation commands with re-lottery (8107 (H)), 10 probability change big hits designation command with re-lottery (8108 (H)), and 10 times long and short hits with re-lottery command (8109 (H)). In the effect control command shown in FIG. 53, as the symbol / effect designation command, the detachment designation command (8100 (H)). , No re-lottery designation command (8101 (H); designation of non-execution of re-lottery effect after jackpot), re-lottery designation command (8102 (H); designation of execution of re-lottery effect after jackpot) and Suddenly, only four of the probable big hit designation commands (8103 (H)) are provided.

  In the first embodiment, the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect and the type of jackpot are specified by the symbol / effect designation command. In this third embodiment, the type of jackpot is specified by the variation pattern command. become.

  Next, processing for transmitting the above command will be described. 54 and 55 are flowcharts showing an example of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process in the third embodiment. Note that the second special symbol stop symbol setting process has the same contents as those shown in FIGS.

  The first special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in FIGS. 54 and 55 is different from the first special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 in the process of transmitting a jackpot designation command (steps S108 and S114). , S120, S127), instead of a re-lottery designation command is transmitted (steps S108A, S114A, S120A, S127A), and a jackpot designation command with a re-lottery is transmitted (steps S109, S115, S121, S128). ) Is sent (step S109A, S115A, S121A, S128A). Other processes are the same as the first special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process process according to the third embodiment. The second variation pattern setting process is the same as that shown in FIG.

  The first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 56 differs from the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 15 in step S202 in FIG. 15 according to the state data and the set state of the first big hit flag. Although the table has been selected, in step S202B of FIG. 56, not only the status data and the first big hit flag set state, but also the big hit flag (time and short big hit flag, probability variable big hit flag) set state is recognized, and the fluctuation pattern table It is a point to select. That is, in step S202B of FIG. 56, when the gaming state is recognized based on the state data, whether the big hit is recognized based on the first big hit flag, and if the big hit is recognized, the big hit flag is set. The variation pattern table is selected after recognizing the jackpot type based on the above.

  For example, if it is recognized from the state data that the gaming state is a normal gaming state, the first big hit flag is recognized as a big hit, and the big hit flag is recognized as a probable big hit, the big hit for the normal gaming state A variation pattern table in the case of a probable big hit is selected. Then, using this variation pattern table, a variation pattern that designates the probability variation jackpot is determined (step S212), and the determined variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S213).

  Next, the effect control command analysis process will be described. 57 and 58 are flowcharts showing an example of command analysis processing in the third embodiment. 57 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 27 in the first embodiment, and FIG. 58 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 30 in the first embodiment. 27 to 29 in the first embodiment, the processes in steps S617 to S642 are not executed. This is because, as described above, the game control microcomputer 60 does not transmit a symbol / effect designation command such as a normal jackpot designation or a short-time jackpot designation.

  In the command analysis processing shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the processing in steps S611 to S616 is the same as the processing shown in FIG. If the received effect control command is an effect control command designated with re-lottery (designation command with re-lottery: 8102 (H)) (step S680), a re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit is over (step S681). If the received effect control command is an effect control command for specifying no re-lottery (no re-lottery specifying command: 8101 (H)) (step S682), a re-lottery non-execution flag is set after the end of the big hit (step S683). . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S643.

  Following the processing in step S647, the following processing is performed. If the received effect control command is an effect control command (variation pattern command: 8000 (H) to 8024 (H)) for designating the change pattern (step S648), the effect control microcomputer 101 uses the EXT data of the command. Is stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S649), and the fluctuation pattern reception flag is set (step S650). Next, if the variation pattern is the variation pattern at the time of the big hit, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines the type of the big hit based on the variation pattern command (step S690). Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot effect flag corresponding to the jackpot type (step S691). For example, if it is a variation pattern command that specifies a normal big hit, the normal big hit effect flag is set, and if it is a variation pattern command that specifies a short-range big hit at the time of probability change, a probability change big hit effect flag is set and Set the production flag. Then, the process of step S651-S665 is performed. Note that the processing in steps S651 to S665 is the same as the processing shown in FIG.

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

  Even in such a configuration, as in the first embodiment, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player does not know when the re-lottery effect is executed, and the re-lottery effect is performed a plurality of times (twice). ) Since there is a possibility of being executed, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the transition to the probable state for a long period of time. In addition, it is possible to prevent an unnatural situation such that a re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game is executed despite the occurrence of a probable big hit in the re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game. it can. In addition, there is no possibility of erroneously displaying a big hit symbol during the big hit game. Further, since the variation pattern command is a command that can specify not only the variation time but also whether to execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game, the game control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer 101 can transmit and receive commands. The control burden involved can be reduced.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the fourth embodiment. In the effect control command shown in FIG. 59, in addition to designating the display during the round according to the number of rounds in the winning opening opening display commands (B10X (H), B11X (H)), the re-lottery during the round The execution / non-execution of the production is specified.

  In this case, the game controlling microcomputer 60 determines whether or not the re-lottery execution flag is set in the first big prize opening pre-processing (step S305), when the big round of 15 rounds (Y in step S403). At the same time, the number of rounds to be started next is confirmed based on the value of the round number counter. When the re-lottery execution flag is set, the display during the round according to the number of rounds and the re-lottery during the round according to the contents of the table in which the presence / absence of execution of the re-lottery effect is predetermined for each round. Control is performed to transmit a display command during opening of the special winning opening that designates execution / non-execution of the performance. When the presentation control microcomputer 101 receives the display command during opening of the big prize opening, it analyzes the content of the command by command analysis processing, and according to the content of the command, first jackpot display processing (step S804) and In the first round post-processing (step S806), an effect during the round is selected (steps S907 and S957). Then, a re-lottery effect is executed during a predetermined round in the first round processing (step S805) (steps S923 to S927). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the re-lottery effect even during the round other than before the start of the big hit game or when the ending effect is executed. Accordingly, the player becomes even less aware of when the re-lottery effect will be performed, and as a result, the player can always have a sense of expectation for the execution of the re-lottery effect (that is, the transition to the probable change state). .

  In the fourth embodiment, the re-lottery effect can be executed during the round. However, the re-lottery effect can be executed during the interval between rounds. May be. Specifically, in the display command after opening the big prize opening, not only the display during the interval according to the number of rounds but also the execution / non-execution of the re-lottery effect during the interval may be specified.

  Furthermore, execution / non-execution of the re-lottery effect may be specified in all of the display command during the opening of the special winning opening, the display command after the opening of the special winning opening and the ending command, or any two of these commands may be designated. In this case, execution / non-execution of the re-lottery effect may be designated. According to such a configuration, the player is further unaware of when the re-lottery effect is performed, and the player can always have a sense of expectation for the execution of the re-lottery effect.

  In the first and third embodiments, the design / effect designation command specifies whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit ends, and the ending command also specifies whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit ends. It is specified. According to such a configuration, even if a garbled data or the like occurs in the symbol / effect designating command and the game control microcomputer 60 and the effect control microcomputer 101 cannot be matched in control, the ending command Thus, the correct designation as to whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit can be performed again. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the ending effect based on the ending command, so that the game control microcomputer 60 and the effect control microcomputer 101 are restored from the inconsistent control state. be able to. It is also possible to prevent the re-drawing effect from being interrupted as much as possible by sending a variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 60 during execution of the re-drawing effect after the big hit.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the big hit symbol displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is the same symbol “7” in the case of the normal big hit, the time big hit, the probability variable big hit, and the probability change short big hit. Therefore, the player does not recognize the type of jackpot by the symbols displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. Therefore, the expectation for the promotion of the symbol in the re-lottery effect is not impaired.

  Note that the “special gaming state” is not only probabilistically prone to be a big hit probabilistically compared to the normal gaming state or the short-time state, but also because the symbol variation time is shorter than the normal gaming state or the probable state. It also includes a short-time state that tends to be a big hit (of course, a short-time state is also included in the probability variation). That is, a gaming state that is likely to be a big hit than the normal gaming state is referred to as a special gaming state.

  In addition, the “predetermined transition condition” is not limited to the case where the probability variation symbol or the time-short symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display devices 9a and 9b, and is independent of the type of the symbol derived and displayed on the variable display device 9, If the result of the internal lottery to determine whether to make a promising big hit or a short-time big hit is that the probable big hit or the hourly / temporary big hit, or execute a probable re-lottery effect or a short-time re-lottery effect at a predetermined timing, It may be when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific character appears or a battle is won). Moreover, the conditions of these arbitrary combinations may be sufficient.

  In each of the above embodiments, in the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (FIG. 13, FIG. 14, FIG. 49, FIG. 50, FIG. 54, FIG. 55), the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination random number. (In addition to the determination of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, it also includes whether or not a re-lottery effect is performed) (step S105). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and it may be configured to determine whether to determine a normal big hit or a probable big hit and to determine whether to execute the re-lottery effect using different random numbers.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, even when it is determined that a normal big hit is made, there are cases where a re-lottery effect after a big hit game is executed or not executed, but it is determined that a normal big hit is made. In such a case, the re-lottery effect after the big hit game may not always be executed (or executed). In this case, it is not necessary to distinguish between the case where the re-lottery effect is executed and the case where it is not executed in the effect control command for designating the normal jackpot. Similarly, when it is determined that the time-hit big hit is made, the re-lottery effect after the big hit game may not always be executed (or executed).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 is configured to transmit the symbol / effect designation command to the effect control microcomputer 101 before transmitting the variation pattern command, but before transmitting the symbol / effect designation command. The variation pattern may be determined and the variation pattern command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when it is determined that the game control microcomputer 60 suddenly becomes a probable big hit (two round big hit), it produces a display command during the big prize opening opening and a display command after the big prize opening is opened. The ending command is not transmitted to the control microcomputer 101, and the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the fanfare effect for two rounds based on the fanfare command, and then does not execute the effect during the round and the interval effect. It was configured to perform the ending production based on the above. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and even when it is determined that a sudden probability change is a big win, the game control microcomputer 60 controls the display commands for the special prize opening opening command and the special prize opening opening display command. The effect control microcomputer 101 may be configured to execute the effect during the round and the interval effect based on those commands.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, whether or not to execute a re-lottery effect is specified in the symbol / effect designating command (or variation pattern command), and the re-lottery effect is also specified in the ending command (or the big prize opening display command). Whether to execute was specified. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the execution / non-execution of the re-lottery effect may be specified only by the symbol / effect designation command (or the variation pattern command). In this case, when the execution of the re-lottery effect is designated by the symbol / effect designating command or the like, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the re-lottery effect based on the ending command (or the winning prize opening display command). Will do. Accordingly, in such a configuration, the ending command (or the special winning opening release display command) serves as a command indicating the execution timing of the re-lottery effect.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the time-short state is controlled to continue for a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the big hit, but the probability variation state also has a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the big hit. ) May continue to be continued. In addition, the transition conditions and end conditions of each game state such as the normal game state, the short time state, and the probability change state are not limited to the conditions shown in the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, when a normal big hit is made in the probability changing state, the control is performed so as to shift to the normal gaming state, but the control may be performed so as to shift to the time-saving state.

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

  The present invention can be applied to a game such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, can be applied to a game of a gaming machine that includes a plurality of display devices and can be controlled to a special gaming state such as a probable gaming state.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st decoration symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st decoration symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during the 1st special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st grand prize opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st big winning opening opening process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st big winning opening opening process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the relationship between state data and a game state. It is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the 15-round jackpot game is executed. It is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the two round jackpot game is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in a 1st variable display apparatus and a 2nd variable display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st jackpot display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st jackpot display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process in 1st round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol performed in a 1st variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol performed in a 1st variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol in the case of demoting a probability variation symbol to a non-probability variation symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol in the case of demoting a probability variation symbol to a non-probability variation symbol. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of content of an effect control command in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first decorative symbol stop symbol setting process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first decorative symbol stop symbol setting process in the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first variation pattern setting process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of content of an effect control command in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first decorative symbol stop symbol setting process according to Embodiment 3. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first decorative symbol stop symbol setting process according to Embodiment 3. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first variation pattern setting process in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the third embodiment. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of content of an effect control command in the fourth embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a, 8b Special symbol display device 9a, 9b Variable display device 13a, 13b Start winning opening 15 Variable winning device 31 Main board 60 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 101 Production control microcomputer 101

Claims (7)

A first variable display device for performing variable display of the first identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition for variable display after the first execution condition for variable display is satisfied; second execution condition and a variable display second variable display device for variably displaying a performed display result of the second identification information to derive the display based on the establishment of the second start condition after establishment of the first When a specific display result is derived and displayed on either one of the variable display device and the second variable display device , a transition is made to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the specific 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 as compared to a normal gaming state different from a gaming state,
A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect control microcomputer for controlling the display state of the first variable display device and the second variable display device ;
The game control microcomputer is:
The state data indicating whether or not the gaming state is the special gaming state is set to the special state data indicating that the special gaming state is in effect when the special gaming state is entered, and the special gaming state is ended. State data setting means for setting non-special state data indicating that it is not in a special gaming state,
Ending condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined ending condition for ending the special gaming state is satisfied when the special gaming state has been transferred;
When the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, based on the determination result of whether or not the state data is set in the special state data, the first variable display device or the Whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the second variable display device is the specific display result, whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, and the predetermined timing at the predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state Prior determination means for determining whether or not to execute post-transition notification effect for informing whether or not the transition condition is satisfied, before derivation display of the display result,
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed Variable display data selection means for selecting variable display data capable of specifying from a plurality of predetermined variable display data;
Variable display command transmitting means for transmitting a variable display command indicating the variable display data selected by the variable display data selecting means;
A display result command indicating whether or not to make the specific display result based on the determination result by the prior determination means, whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, and whether or not to execute the post-transition notification effect Display result command transmission means for transmitting
A notification effect start command transmitting means for transmitting a notification effect start command indicating the start of execution of the post-transfer notification effect at a predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state,
The production control microcomputer is:
Among a plurality of types of variable display modes including a variable display mode for executing a pre-transition notification effect for informing whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied before starting the specific gaming state based on the variable display command. From the variable display mode selection means for selecting the variable display mode to be executed,
Variable display execution means for performing variable display of identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device based on the variable display mode selected by the variable display mode selection means;
A post-transition notification effect executing means for executing the post-transition notification effect in the first variable display device or the second variable display device based on the notification effect start command;
When the variable display mode for executing the notification effect before transition is selected by the variable display mode selection means, and the display result command from the display result command transmission means indicates execution of the notification effect after transition A notification prohibition control means for controlling not to notify that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the notification effect before transition,
The variable display execution means can execute variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display device when the first identification information in the first variable display device is variably displayed.
The state data setting means is the time when the first start condition or the second start condition is established when the state is shifted to the special game state, and the determination process by the prior determination means is performed. before dividing, game machine and sets the state data based on said predetermined termination condition is determined to be satisfied in the non-special state data by the end condition judgment means. A first variable display device for performing variable display of the first identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition for variable display after the first execution condition for variable display is satisfied; second execution condition and a variable display second variable display device for variably displaying a performed display result of the second identification information to derive the display based on the establishment of the second start condition after establishment of the first When a specific display result is derived and displayed on either one of the variable display device and the second variable display device , a transition is made to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the specific 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 as compared to a normal gaming state different from a gaming state,
A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect control microcomputer for controlling the display state of the first variable display device and the second variable display device ;
The game control microcomputer is:
The state data indicating whether or not the gaming state is the special gaming state is set to the special state data indicating that the special gaming state is in effect when the special gaming state is entered, and the special gaming state is ended. State data setting means for setting non-special state data indicating that it is not in a special gaming state,
Ending condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined ending condition for ending the special gaming state is satisfied when the special gaming state has been transferred;
When the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, based on the determination result of whether or not the state data is set in the special state data, the first variable display device or the Whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the second variable display device is the specific display result, whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, and the predetermined timing at the predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state Prior determination means for determining whether or not to execute post-transition notification effect for informing whether or not the transition condition is satisfied, before derivation display of the display result,
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed And variable display data selection means for selecting variable display data that can specify whether to execute the post-transition notification effect from a plurality of types of predetermined variable display data,
Variable display command transmitting means for transmitting a variable display command indicating the variable display data selected by the variable display data selecting means;
Display result command transmission means for transmitting a display result command indicating whether or not the specific display result is based on the determination result by the prior determination means and whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied;
A notification effect start command transmitting means for transmitting a notification effect start command indicating the start of execution of the post-transfer notification effect at a predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state,
The production control microcomputer is:
Among a plurality of types of variable display modes including a variable display mode for executing a pre-transition notification effect for informing whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied before starting the specific gaming state based on the variable display command. From the variable display mode selection means for selecting the variable display mode to be executed,
Variable display execution means for performing variable display of identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device based on the variable display mode selected by the variable display mode selection means;
A post-transition notification effect executing means for executing the post-transition notification effect in the first variable display device or the second variable display device based on the notification effect start command;
When the variable display mode for executing the notification effect before transition is selected by the variable display mode selection means, and the variable display command from the variable display command transmission means indicates the execution of the notification effect after transition. A notification prohibition control means for controlling not to notify that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the notification effect before transition,
The variable display execution means can execute variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display device when the first identification information in the first variable display device is variably displayed.
The state data setting means is the time when the first start condition or the second start condition is established when the state is shifted to the special game state, and the determination process by the prior determination means is performed. before dividing, game machine and sets the state data based on said predetermined termination condition is determined to be satisfied in the non-special state data by the end condition judgment means. A first variable display device for performing variable display of the first identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition for variable display after the first execution condition for variable display is satisfied; second execution condition and a variable display second variable display device for variably displaying a performed display result of the second identification information to derive the display based on the establishment of the second start condition after establishment of the first When a specific display result is derived and displayed on either one of the variable display device and the second variable display device , a transition is made to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the specific 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 as compared to a normal gaming state different from a gaming state,
A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect control microcomputer for controlling the display state of the first variable display device and the second variable display device ;
The game control microcomputer is:
The state data indicating whether or not the gaming state is the special gaming state is set to the special state data indicating that the special gaming state is in effect when the special gaming state is entered, and the special gaming state is ended. State data setting means for setting non-special state data indicating that it is not in a special gaming state,
Ending condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined ending condition for ending the special gaming state is satisfied when the special gaming state has been transferred;
When the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, based on the determination result of whether or not the state data is set in the special state data, the first variable display device or the Whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the second variable display device is the specific display result, whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, and the predetermined timing at the predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state Prior determination means for determining whether or not to execute post-transition notification effect for informing whether or not the transition condition is satisfied, before derivation display of the display result,
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed Variable display data selection means for selecting variable display data that can specify whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied from a plurality of predetermined variable display data;
Variable display command transmitting means for transmitting a variable display command indicating the variable display data selected by the variable display data selecting means;
Display result command transmission means for transmitting a display result command indicating whether to perform the post-transition notification effect, based on the determination result by the prior determination means,
A notification effect start command transmitting means for transmitting a notification effect start command indicating the start of execution of the post-transfer notification effect at a predetermined timing after the transition to the specific gaming state,
The production control microcomputer is:
Among a plurality of types of variable display modes including a variable display mode for executing a pre-transition notification effect for informing whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied before starting the specific gaming state based on the variable display command. From the variable display mode selection means for selecting the variable display mode to be executed,
Variable display execution means for performing variable display of identification information in the first variable display device or the second variable display device based on the variable display mode selected by the variable display mode selection means;
A post-transition notification effect executing means for executing the post-transition notification effect in the first variable display device or the second variable display device based on the notification effect start command;
Notification prohibition control for controlling not to notify that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the notification effect before transition when the variable display mode for executing the notification effect before transition is selected by the variable display mode selection means. Means,
The variable display execution means can execute variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display device when the first identification information in the first variable display device is variably displayed.
The state data setting means is the time when the first start condition or the second start condition is established when the state is shifted to the special game state, and the determination process by the prior determination means is performed. before dividing, game machine and sets the state data based on said predetermined termination condition is determined to be satisfied in the non-special state data by the end condition judgment means. Numerical value updating means for updating numerical data used when determining whether or not the pre-determining means is a specific display result within a predetermined numerical range;
First extraction for determining whether or not a first extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means as numerical data used by the pre-determining means for the first variable display device is satisfied Condition judging means;
First extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means on the condition that the first extraction condition determination means determines that the first extraction condition is satisfied;
A second extraction condition for determining whether or not a second extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means as numerical data used by the predetermination means for the second variable display device is satisfied A determination means;
Second extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means on condition that the second extraction condition determination means determines that the second extraction condition is satisfied,
The numerical value updating means, the first extraction condition determination means, the first extraction means, the second extraction condition determination means, and the second extraction means are processed by interrupt processing that is periodically executed. Run
The first extraction means and the second extraction means share numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means,
The first extracting means extracts numerical data before the numerical data is updated by the numerical updating means while the interrupt process is executed once.
The numerical value updating means performs numerical data updating after the numerical data extraction by the first extraction means is performed while the interrupt process is executed once.
The second extracting unit extracts the numerical data updated by the numerical value updating unit after the numerical data is updated by the numerical value updating unit while the interrupt process is executed once.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the notification effect start command transmitting means transmits the notification effect start command after the specific gaming state is ended. The game control microcomputer, when it is determined by the predetermining means that the notification effect after the transition is not to be executed, is a specification indicating the execution of the specific game state end effect indicating the end of the specific game state different from the notification effect start command A specific gaming state end command transmission means for transmitting a gaming state end command;
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the effect control microcomputer includes specific game state end effect execution means for executing the specific game state end effect in a variable display device based on the specific game state end command. The gaming machine according to claim 6 , wherein an execution time of the specific game state end effect executed by the specific game state end effect executing unit is shorter than an execution time of the post-transfer notification effect executed by the post-transfer notification effect executing unit.

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