JP4786729B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

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

  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 describes a treasure chest when a battle with a monster is won 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. A gaming machine is disclosed that is configured to notify whether or not the state of the treasure chest is opened and whether or not to shift to a certain change state.

JP-A-5-177041 (paragraph 0015, etc.) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-304312 (paragraphs 0044-0049)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the big hit is completed, it is notified whether or not to shift to the probable change state by a specific symbol displayed on the probability variation display, so that the big hit The player can have a sense of expectation for the transition to the probabilistic state only after completion. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, since an effect related to the transition to the probability change state is executed during the jackpot control, the player's expectation for the transition to the probability change state is maintained during the jackpot control. However, the player can have a sense of expectation for the transition to the probabilistic change state only during the big hit control.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can maintain a player's sense of expectation for transition to a probabilistic state over a long period of time by not knowing when notification of the occurrence of a special gaming state is performed. The purpose is to do.

A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable display device (for example, a variable display device 9) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can be identified, and displays and displays a display result. When a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed, a transition is made 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, the variable display device 9 When the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed, or when the result of the internal lottery to determine whether or not the probability variation big hit is made regardless of the type of the symbol derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 When a certain variation re-drawing effect is executed at the timing of a certain character and a specific character appears in the effect or a battle is won, etc., the player enters a specific game state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, after the specific gaming state is ended, a game machine that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probable variation state) in which the variable display of the identification information is more likely to be a specific display result compared to the normal state (for example, the normal gaming state) ( For example, in a pachinko gaming machine 1), a launching means for launching a game medium to the game area, an operating means that can be operated by a player separately from the launching means, and a variable display device that displays variable identification information. Variable display execution means for executing and displaying the display result, notification means for performing notification effect for notifying that a predetermined transition condition has been established, and notification effect execution time determination for determining the execution time of the notification effect And the specific display result includes a special display result indicating a transition to the special gaming state and a non-special display result different from the special display result, As execution time of notification effect, and before the start of a particular game state, and in particular gaming state, one of the timing of the running of the end effect of notifying that a specific game state has ended determined, The variable display execution means derives and displays the non-special display result on the variable display device when the notification effect execution time determination means determines to execute the notification effect during the specific gaming state or during the execution of the end effect. In the case where the notification means notifies before the start of the specific gaming state, the notification means notifies that a predetermined transition condition is established in the derivation display of the special display result, and notifies during the specific gaming state or during the execution of the end effect. In the case of performing, the notification effect is performed by the effect using the operation means during the specific game state or during the execution of the end effect .

In the first aspect of the present invention, the notification effect execution time determining means is an end effect for notifying that the specific game state has ended, before the start of the specific game state, and during the specific game state as the notification effect execution time . When one of the execution times is determined, and the variable display execution means is determined to execute the notification effect during the specific gaming state or during the execution of the end effect by the notification effect execution time determination means. The non-special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, and the informing means informs that a predetermined transition condition is established in the special display result derivation display when informing before the start of the specific gaming state. In the case of notification during the specific game state or during the execution of the end effect , the player is configured to perform the notification effect with the effect using the operating means during the specific game state or during the execution of the end effect. Nito Not know how notification effect is when to perform, it is possible to maintain the expectations for the transition to the probability variation state of the player over a long period of time.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big prize opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during big prize opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during big prize opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. 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 a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol performed in a 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 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. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol setting process in the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol setting process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a 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. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol setting process in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the third embodiment. 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. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of an effect control command in Embodiment 5. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol setting process in the fifth embodiment. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing in the fifth embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Below the variable display device 9, there is provided a start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. The game ball won in the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a. The start winning opening 14 is provided with a variable winning ball device 15 that performs an opening / closing operation. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16 (not shown in FIG. 1). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player.

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

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

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

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

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

  In 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 (see FIGS. 37 to 38) of a jackpot 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 100 (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 striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. If the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol display device is in a state in which the variable symbol special display can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variable display). 8, variable display (variation) of the special symbol is started, and variable display of the decorative symbol is started in the variable display device 9. If the variable symbol special display cannot be started, the reserved memory number for the special symbol storage memory display 18 is increased by one.

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

  In this embodiment, 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 special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8 is synchronized with the decorative symbol variable display on the variable display device 9. Here, synchronization means that the variable display period is the same. When the special symbol display 8 stops and displays the big hit symbol (“7”), the variable display device 9 stops when the left, middle and right decorative symbols are aligned (for example, “222” and “777”). Is displayed. Hereinafter, the stop display in the state in which the left, right, and right decorative symbols are aligned on the variable display device 9 is expressed as a big hit symbol (specific display result) of the decorative symbol is displayed.

  When the variable display device 9 is stopped and displayed in an odd number of left and right decorative symbols (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) (for example, “777”), it is a big hit game In addition to the transition to the state, when the jackpot game state ends, the probability change state (refers to the probability variation state, which means that the jackpot is determined with a higher probability (ratio) than the normal gaming state when the jackpot determination is made, both high probability state and Control). That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state.

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

  The variable symbol display unit 8 displays the same jackpot symbol ("7") when the probability variation symbol is displayed as the jackpot symbol or when the non-probability variation symbol is displayed.

  In this embodiment, in the probability variation state, the normal symbol display 10 has a higher probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol than the normal gaming state, and of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball device 15 One or both will be in an advantageous state for the player. Further, in the probability variation state, the variable symbol display time (variation time) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 may be shorter than that in the normal gaming state, thereby making it more advantageous for the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 inputs an ON signal from the symbol promotion button 120 via the input port 108. As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes control of a plurality of types of effect devices (variable display device 9, various lamps, and speakers 27) in response to an ON signal from the symbol promotion button 120.

  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 560: 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 560 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the timer interruption occurs, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control process of steps S21 to S31 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the game control microcomputer 560 first inputs detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the input driver circuit 58, and determines their states (switches). Process: Step S21).

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 560 performs normal symbol process processing (step S26). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 10 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the value of the hold storage counter is incremented by 1, the game control microcomputer 560 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 for generating a jackpot determination random number and the like and a holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

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

  Decoration symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): If the big hit flag is not set, an effect control command (offset designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a loss symbol is given to the effect control board 80. Send. If the big hit flag is set, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display device 9 is a special display result (probability variable symbol) (whether it is a normal big hit (non-probable variable big hit) or a probable variable big hit). When it is decided to make a big hit, it is decided whether or not to execute a lottery effect of a big hit symbol (details will be described later) on the variable display device 9 after the big hit game is finished. When it is decided not to execute the re-lottery effect, an effect control command (usually big hit designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is an uncertain variable symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 80. When it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect, it is specified that the display result of the variable display device 9 is an uncertain variable design, and an effect control command for specifying that the re-lottery effect is executed (normal jackpot with re-lottery) (Designation command) is transmitted to the effect control board 80. When it is decided to make a promising big hit, 2 rounds or 15 rounds are decided as the number of rounds that can be continued in the big hit game. When the number of rounds is determined to be 2 rounds, an effect control command (suddenly probable change jackpot designation command) is designated that designates that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probability variable design and that the number of rounds is 2 rounds. It transmits to the production control board 80. When the number of rounds is determined to be 15 rounds, it is determined whether or not to execute the lottery effect of the big hit symbol on the variable display device 9 after the big hit game is finished. When it is decided not to execute the re-lottery effect, an effect control command (probable change big hit designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probable variable symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 80. When it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect, it is specified that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probability variable design, and an effect control command for specifying that the re-lottery effect is to be executed (probable big hit specification with re-lottery designation) Command) to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S302.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302): Depending on the value of the variation pattern determination random number (one of the display random numbers) extracted when the start winning occurs, the variation pattern of variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation time here) To select from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns. Further, based on the determined variation pattern, after setting the variable display time (variation time) until the special symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed in the special symbol process timer, the special symbol process timer is started. At this time, information (variation pattern command) for instructing the variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing elapses (the special symbol process timer set in step S302 times out), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed. The value is updated according to step S304. In this process, a process for controlling the display state of the special symbol display 8 (special symbol display control process) is also executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The command 8100 (H) is an effect control command (offset designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is an outlier symbol. Command 8101 (H) is an effect control command (normal jackpot designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal jackpot symbol (that is, a non-probable variation of the jackpot symbol). The command 8102 (H) is an effect control command (probability variable jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probability variation jackpot symbol (that is, a probability variation symbol of the jackpot symbol). Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 derives and displays a probability variation symbol as a jackpot symbol before the start of the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot designation command to notify that the probability variation jackpot is reached.

  The command 8103 (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 8104 (H) specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal jackpot symbol, and an effect control command (re-lottery) that specifies that a re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the 15-round jackpot game. With normal jackpot designation command). The command 8105 (H) specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probabilistic big hit symbol, and an effect control command (re-lottery) that specifies that a re-lottery effect is to be executed after the end of the 15 round jackpot game. Command). In addition, in the effect control microcomputer 100, it is promoted to a promiscuous big hit by deriving and displaying a probable change symbol as a big win symbol in the redraw lottery effect after the end of the big win game based on a probable big hit designation command with re-lottery. Inform.

  Since the commands 8100 (H) to 8105 (H) are effect control commands for designating the contents of the decorative design and designating execution / non-execution of the re-lottery effect, the commands 8100 (H) to 8105 (H) ) Is called a symbol / effect designation command.

  The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for designating stop of variable display (variation) of decorative symbols on the variable display device 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. The commands D000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the display state of the variable display device 9 that is not related to the variation of the decorative symbols 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 winning detections of the count switch 23) to the big prize opening during each round. The number of winning balls (count number) is set in “XX”. The command 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 command) for designating the display state (for example, background or color) of the variable display device 9 when the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state (low probability state). The command E402 (H) is an effect control command (high probability display designation command) for designating the display state (for example, background or color) of the variable display device 9 when the gaming state is changed to a probability change state (high probability state). The command E403 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction display designation command) for designating the display state (for example, background or color) of the variable display device 9 when the gaming state becomes the time reduction state (time reduction state). ).

  The short time state means that the variable symbol display time (variation time) of the special symbol (and decoration symbol) on the special symbol indicator 8 (and the variable display device 9) is longer than the normal gaming state (or the normal gaming state and the probability variation state). A game state controlled to be shortened. In this embodiment, the normal big hit is made during the probability variation state, and after the normal big hit is finished, the time is controlled to be reduced by a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times). In the short time state, the normal symbol variable display time (fluctuation time) on the normal symbol display 10 is shorter than that in the normal gaming state. Furthermore, in the variable winning device 15, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening becomes an advantageous state for the player.

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

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 8, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  In this example, each variation pattern of special symbols is out of the game or a big hit, whether to reach, whether to reach, whether to give a notice effect, whether to make a big hit A plurality of types are prepared according to the difference in various types of effects, such as whether or not to perform 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 variable display device 9 that is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

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

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

  In addition, the “re-lottery effect” means that when the variable display device 9 is determined in advance to derive and display a jackpot symbol (non-probability variable symbol or probability variable symbol), the variable display device 9 Decorative symbols are displayed in a temporary stop state with the same non-probable variation (generally non-probabilistic variation, but may be disjoint), The effect of deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol (non-probability variation symbol or probability variation symbol). 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. 7 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 (see FIGS. 37 to 38).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 can start the variation of the special symbol (when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300, that is, the special symbol indicator If the special symbol variation display is not performed in step 8 and the game is not in the big hit game (step S51), the start winning memory number (holding memory number) is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the start winning counter is confirmed.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S55), and executes the jackpot determination processing module (step S56). The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a jackpot determination value determined in advance with a random number value for jackpot determination and determining that the jackpot determination value is a jackpot if they match. Here, in the jackpot determination, when the gaming state is a probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability that a big hit will be higher than when the gaming state is a non-probable variation state (normal gaming state and short-time state). Has been. Specifically, a high-probability jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and a low-probability jackpot determination table in which the number of jackpot determination values is set smaller than the high-probability jackpot determination table are provided. Keep it. Then, the gaming control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state, and when the gaming state is a probable change state, performs a jackpot determination process using a high probability jackpot determination table, When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the low probability jackpot determination table. With such a configuration, the probability that a big hit is higher in the probability changing state than in the normal gaming state.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is set in the process of winning the big hit game with a probable variation symbol (hit end processing: step S454), and the process of starting the big hit game with a big hit with a non-probable variation symbol (large step) Pre-opening process for winning a prize opening: reset in step S400). In addition, when the probability variation state continues only while the variation of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the probability variation big hit game is over, the probability variation state is also reset when the predetermined number of variations are performed. The

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

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

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

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

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  When the jackpot flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 8 as the jackpot symbol (“7”), and also determines the probability variation determining random number from the random number storage buffer. Is determined according to the read random number for determining probability change, whether the big hit is the normal big hit (non-probable big hit) or the probable big hit (step S104).

  When it is determined that the big hit is normally made (N in step S105), the game control microcomputer 560 reads the random number for re-lottery determination from the random number storage buffer, and according to the read value of the random number for re-lottery determination, It is determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed after the end (step S106). When the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the re-lottery effect is not to be executed (N in step S107), the normal jackpot designation command (8101) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is the normal jackpot. (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S108). On the other hand, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed (Y in step S107), the display result of the variable display device 9 is designated as a normal big hit, and the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit game ends. A control for transmitting a normal jackpot designation command with re-lottery (8104 (H)) for designating to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S109). Further, a re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed is set (step S110). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  When it is determined in step S105 that the probability variation big hit is made (Y in step S105), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a probability variation big hit flag indicating that the probability variation big hit occurs (step S111).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the round number determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and determines the number of rounds executed in the big hit game (the number of round executions) according to the read round number determination random number value ( Step S112). In this embodiment, 15 rounds (15R) and 2 rounds (2R) are provided as the number of rounds.

  If the determined number of rounds is not 15 rounds but 2 rounds (N in step S113), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a 2R flag indicating that it is a two-round big hit game (step S114), 2 A control is performed to transmit a sudden probability variable big hit designation command (8103 (H)) for specifying that a round probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation big hit) occurs to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S115).

  If the determined number of rounds is 15 (Y in step S113), the game control microcomputer 560 reads the re-lottery determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and according to the read value of the re-lottery determination random number, It is determined whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect after the end of (Step S116). If the game control microcomputer 560 decides not to execute the re-lottery effect (N in Step S117), the probability change big hit designation command (8102 (H) for specifying that the display result of the variable display device 9 is the probability big hit. )) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S118). On the other hand, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed (Y in step S117), it is designated that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probable big hit, and the re-lottery effect is executed after the end of the big hit game. Is controlled to transmit the probability variation jackpot designation command (8105 (H)) with re-lottery to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S119). Further, a re-lottery execution flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is executed is set (step S120).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S201). When the big hit flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 decides to use the big hit variation pattern determination table (step S202). If the big hit flag is not set, it is decided to use the deviation variation pattern determination table (step S203).

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, the variation patterns (“02H”, “05H”, “06H”, “09H”, “0AH”, “0DH”, “0EH”) selected in advance are set in advance. A plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern determination table for deviation includes a variation pattern (“00H”, “01H”, “03H”, “04H”, “07H”, “08H”, “0BH”, “0CH”) that is selected in advance when the deviation is illustrated in FIG. ]) Is set, and a plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern. The above-mentioned variation pattern determination table for loss is a variation pattern determination table when the gaming state is the normal gaming state. When the gaming state is the certain variation state, another variation pattern determination table is used. For example, in the variation pattern determination table for deviation in the probability variation state, variation patterns (“04H”, “08H”, “0CH”, “0FH”) selected in advance in FIG. 8 are set in advance. A plurality of judgment values are assigned to the variation pattern.

  Note that the deviation variation pattern determination table in the short-time state is the same table as the deviation variation pattern determination table in the probability variation state. However, different tables may be used for the deviation variation pattern determination table in the short-time state and the deviation variation pattern determination table in the probability variation state.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and uses the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination table based on the read variation pattern determination random number value. A symbol variation pattern is determined (step S204). Specifically, the variation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random value is determined as the variation pattern of the decorative design executed by the variable display device 9.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) designating a variation pattern according to the determined variation pattern (variation time) (step S205).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation time in the special symbol process timer (step S206). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S303 (step S207).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, first, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the special symbol process timer by -1 (step S351). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special symbol process timer has expired (that is, whether or not the value of the special symbol process timer is 0). A special symbol display control process for controlling the display state during the variation of the special symbol on the symbol display 8 is executed (step S353). If the special symbol process timer has expired (Y in step S352), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S304 (step S354).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation stop process, the game control microcomputer 560 stops the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and derives and displays the stopped symbol (step S361). In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a decoration symbol variation stop designation command (A000 (H)) for designating stoppage of variation of the ornament symbols in the variable display device 9 to the effect control microcomputer 100 ( Step S362). And it is confirmed whether the big hit flag is set (step S363). If the big hit flag is not set (N in step S363), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (step S368).

  If the jackpot flag is set (Y in step S363), the game control microcomputer 560 stops the jackpot symbol in the jackpot control timer that measures the time for controlling the opening / closing of the jackpot. An execution time (big hit display time) of an effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the player that the big hit game is started after the display is set (step S364).

  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 560 determines whether the number of jackpot rounds is 15 rounds or 2 rounds by checking whether the 2R flag is set (step S365). If it is a big hit of 15 rounds (Y in step S365), a fanfare 1 command (B000 (H)) that designates starting a big hit of 15 rounds (execution of a fanfare production of 15 rounds of big hit) is effect-controlled. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S366). If it is a big hit of two rounds (N in step S365), a fanfare 2 command (B001 (H)) that designates starting a big hit of two rounds (execution of a fanfare production of two rounds of big hit) is effect-controlled. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S367). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S305 (step S369).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, the game control microcomputer 560 normally has a big hit flag set and a probability variation flag is set (when the probability variation state is a big probability with a non-probability variation symbol), The probability variation flag is reset (step S400). If the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag may be always reset. Next, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the value of the prize winning 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 game control microcomputer 560 will display the special winning opening opening display command for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big winning opening (during the round). Control is performed to transmit (B1XX (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (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 560 controls to open the special winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) by driving the solenoid 21 (step S405) and increments 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 560 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 S31 are output to the output port. As a result, a drive command signal is output from the output port to the solenoid circuit 59. The solenoid circuit 59 outputs a drive signal for driving the solenoid in response to a drive command signal to drive the solenoid. Hereinafter, in the process of opening and closing the solenoid, such an operation is performed.

  Further, the maximum time (round time for 15 rounds) in which the big prize opening can be opened in each round in the big round of 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 (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according 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 560 drives the solenoid 21 to release the big winning opening (step S408), and the value of the round number counter Is incremented by 1 (step S409). In addition, the maximum time for which the big prize opening can be opened in each round in the big hit of two rounds (round time for two rounds) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S410). The round time for two rounds is an extremely short time, for example, 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in the case of a big hit of two rounds, a game ball will not win a big winning opening during the round. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S306 (step S411).

  FIGS. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special winning opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 560 first decrements the value of the special winning prize control timer by -1 (step S421). Then, 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 560 checks whether or not the value of the big prize control timer is 0 (step S423), and the value of the big prize control timer If is not 0 (N in step S423), the process is terminated as it is. When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S423), the solenoid 21 is driven to control to close the big prize opening (opening / closing plate 20) (step S424). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter is 2 (step S425).

  If the value of the round number counter is not 2 (N in step S425), the game control microcomputer 560 sets the next round after the round ends in the big win of 2 rounds to the big prize control timer. The time until the start (interval time for two rounds) is set (step S429), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (pre-opening process for the big prize opening) (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 560 specifies an end 5 command (B404 (H)) for displaying the end of the probable big hit of 2 rounds. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (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 special symbol process flag is set in step S307 (big hit end processing) ) Is updated to a value according to (step S428).

  If it is a big hit of 15 rounds in step S422 (Y in step S422), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (step S431). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S431), it is checked whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening by checking whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on. Confirmation is made (step S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on (N in step S432), the process is terminated as it is. If the count switch 23 is ON (Y in step S432), the game control microcomputer 560 increments the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening (step S433). Then, control is performed to transmit a count number designation command (B2XX (H)) for designating the number of winning balls to the big winning opening during the round to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S434). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step 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 560 is Then, the solenoid 21 is driven to perform control for closing the special winning 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 560 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 560 specifies a display state corresponding to the number of rounds after the big winning opening is opened (after the end of the round). Control is performed to transmit the display designation command (B3XX (H)) after opening the mouth to the microcomputer 100 for effect control (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 special symbol process flag is set. Is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (pre-opening process for the big prize opening) (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 560 checks whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S442). If the probability variation big hit flag is not set (N in step S442), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the re-lottery execution flag is set (step S443).

  When the re-lottery execution flag is not set (N in step S443), the end of the normal jackpot is displayed (notified) without executing the re-lottery effect in the ending effect (effect that displays the end of the big hit). Control is performed to transmit the designated ending 1 command (B400 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S444). On the other hand, when the re-lottery execution flag is set (Y in step S443), an ending 3 command (B402 (H)) that designates that the end of the normal big hit is displayed after the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S445). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the big hit end time in the big prize opening control timer (step S449), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to step S307 (big hit end processing) (step S449). S450).

  If the probability variation big hit flag is set in step S442 (Y in step S442), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether the re-lottery execution flag is set (step S446).

  If the re-lottery execution flag is not set (N in step S446), the ending 2 command (B401 (H)) for specifying that the end of the probable big hit is displayed without executing the re-lottery effect in the ending effect. ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S447). On the other hand, when the re-lottery execution flag is set (Y in step S446), an ending 4 command (B403 (H)) for designating that the end of the probable big hit is displayed after the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S448). Thereafter, in the same manner as described above, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a big hit end time in the big prize opening control timer (step S449), and sets the value of the special symbol process flag in accordance with step S307 (big hit end processing). The value is updated (step S450).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit ending process, the game control microcomputer 560 first decrements the value of the big prize winning control timer by -1 (step S451). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0 (step S452). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S452), the process is ended as it is.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S452), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S453). If the probability variation big hit flag is set (Y in step S453), the probability variation flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability variation state is set (step S454). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 produces a high-probability display designation command (E402 (H)) that designates a display state (screen background, decorative pattern color, etc.) in the probability variation state (high-probability gaming state). Control to transmit to the control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S455).

  If the probability variation jackpot flag is not set (N in step S453), the game control microcomputer 560 is in the normal display designation command (E401 (H)) for designating the display state in the normal gaming state or in the time-shortening state. Control to transmit a short time display designation command (E403 (H)) for designating the display state to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S456). In this embodiment, when the game state is controlled to the probable change state, if a big hit is normally made, the game state is controlled to the time-saving state by a predetermined number of fluctuations after the big hit game ends. As described above, when the gaming state shifts from the probability changing state to the time saving state, a time reduction flag (not shown) indicating that the gaming state is the time reduction state is set. In step S456, when the time reduction flag is set, control for transmitting a time reduction display designation command is executed, and when the time reduction flag is not set, control for transmitting a normal display designation command is executed. When the time reduction state is configured to continue for a predetermined number of fluctuations after the big hit, a predetermined fluctuation number (for example, 100) is set in the fluctuation number counter when the time reduction flag is set. .

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 resets the jackpot flag (step S457). If the probability variation jackpot flag is set, the probability variation jackpot flag is reset (step S458). If the re-lottery execution flag is set, the re-lottery execution flag is reset (step S459). Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command (B500 (H)) for designating the end of the jackpot to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S460).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the internal state (value of the special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S300 (special symbol normal process) (step S461).

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

  FIG. 19 is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the 15-round jackpot game is executed. As shown in FIG. 19, every time a special winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 8 in the special symbol display unit 8, in the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S 301), the determination result of the big hit determination (step S 56). Determination result of whether or not normal big hit or probable big hit (whether it becomes probable big hit) (step S104), determination result of execution of re-lottery effect after completion of big hit (steps S106, S116), and number of rounds per probable big hit The symbol / effect designation command corresponding to the determination result (step S112) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Specifically, when the determination result of the big hit determination is “missing”, a missing designation command is transmitted (step S103). When the determination result of the big hit judgment is “big hit”, the determination result of the normal big hit or the probable big hit is “normal big hit” and the determination result of whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed is “re-lottery effect” When it is “not executed”, a normal jackpot designation command is transmitted (step S108). In addition, when the result of determining whether the normal big hit or the probable big hit is "normal big hit" and the result of determining whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect is "execute the re-lottery effect", the normal big hit with re-lottery designation is specified A command is transmitted (step S109).

  When the determination result of the normal big hit or the probable big hit is “probable big hit”, if the decision result of the number of rounds is “2 rounds”, the probable big hit specifying command is suddenly transmitted. When the determination result of the number of rounds is “15 rounds” and the determination result of whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed is “non-execution of the re-lottery effect”, a probability variable jackpot designation command is transmitted (step S118). ). In addition, when the result of determining the number of rounds is “15 rounds” and the result of determining whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect is “execution of the re-lottery effect”, a probability variable big hit designation command with a re-lottery effect is transmitted. (Step S119).

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

  Then, in the variation pattern setting process (step S302), a variation pattern (variation time) of the decorative symbol is determined using a predetermined variation pattern determination table (step S204), and a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern is produced. It is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100 (step S205).

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

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 measures the variation time of the special symbol and controls the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display 8 in the special symbol variation processing (step S303) (step S301). S303). When the decorative symbol variation time elapses, in the special symbol variation stop process (step S304), the special symbol change in the special symbol display 8 is stopped (step S311), and the decorative symbol stop designation command is sent to the effect control micro. It is transmitted to the computer 100 (step S312). If the determination result in the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a fanfare command corresponding to the predetermined number of rounds of the jackpot is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (steps S316 and S317). In the example shown in FIG. 19, a fanfare 1 command designating the start of 15 rounds of big hit is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In response to the reception of the fanfare 1 command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts 15 rounds of big hit using effect devices such as the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c. A fanfare effect for notifying the player of the fact is performed for a predetermined period. For example, the variable display device 9 displays a decorative jackpot symbol (such as “222” or “777”), and also displays a character (“big jackpot!”) Indicating that the jackpot has been won. Further, a sound effect when the big hit is made from the speaker 27 is emitted, or the lamps 28a to 28c and the like are turned on in a lighting pattern when the big hit.

  Thereafter, in the game control microcomputer 560, in the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305), the 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 the big hit) is started. (Steps S401 and S402). When the big hit display time has elapsed, when a big hit for 15 rounds is started, a display command for opening the big prize opening is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S404). The display state of the variable display device 9 during each round is specified by the display command during opening of the special winning opening. Further, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening (step S405). As a result, the first round in the big hit game starts.

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

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 starts measurement of the round time for 15 rounds in the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (steps S421 and S431). Each time the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 to count the number of winning balls to the big winning opening (steps S432 and S433). Also, a count number designation command for designating the count number is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S435).

  When the round time has elapsed or when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the large winning opening (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), the display command after the special winning opening is opened is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (Step S439).

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

  After that, the game control microcomputer 560 starts measuring the interval time (the time from the end of the round to the start of the next round) in the big prize opening opening pre-process (step S305) (step S401, S402). When the interval time elapses, a display command for opening the special winning opening is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S404). Further, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening (step S405).

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

  When the value of the round counter is 15 in the process during opening of the big prize opening (Y in Step S438), whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (Step S442) and the re-lottery execution flag is set. An ending command corresponding to whether or not there is (steps S443 and S446) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (steps S444, S445, S447 and S448).

  Specifically, if the probability variation big hit flag is not set (N in step S442) and the re-lottery execution flag is not set (N in step S443), the re-lottery effect is not executed and the normal An ending 1 command designating execution of an ending effect that displays the end of jackpot is transmitted. When the probability variation jackpot flag is not set (N in step S442) and the re-lottery execution flag is set (Y in step S443), an ending effect that displays the end of the normal jackpot after executing the re-lottery effect Is transmitted. When the probability variation big hit flag is set (Y in step S442) and the re-lottery execution flag is not set (N in step S446), an ending that displays the end of the probability big hit without executing the re-lottery effect An ending 2 command designating execution of the effect is transmitted. When the probable big hit flag is set (Y in step S442) and the re-lottery execution flag is set (Y in step S446), an ending effect that displays the end of the probable big hit is displayed after the re-lottery effect is executed. An ending 4 command that designates execution is transmitted.

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

  Thereafter, in the game control microcomputer 560, in the jackpot end process (step S307), the measurement of the jackpot end time (the execution time of the ending effect for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot) is started (steps S451 and S452). When the big hit end time elapses, processing for setting / resetting predetermined flags (a big hit flag, a probable variation big hit flag, a re-lottery execution flag) is performed (step S457, etc.), and a display corresponding to the gaming state after the big hit game ends A designated effect control command is transmitted (steps S455 and S456). A jackpot end designation command is transmitted (step S460). Then, the process returns to the special symbol normal process (step S300) again, and the special symbol variation is started.

  According to the above configuration, after the 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. 20 is a timing diagram showing the transmission timing of the effect control command when the 2-round jackpot game is executed. As in the case shown in FIG. 19, every time a special winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 8, the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S <b> 301) determines the jackpot determination result ( Step S56), determination result of whether or not normal big hit or probable big hit (whether it becomes probable big hit) (step S104), determination result of execution of re-lottery effect after the big hit (steps S106, S116), and probable big hit A design / effect designation command corresponding to the result of determining the number of rounds (step S112) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20, it is determined that the big hit is determined in the big hit determination (Y in step S57), and the determination result of whether the normal big hit or the probable big hit is the positive decision big win (in step S105). Y) Since the number of rounds is determined to be 2 (N in step S113), a sudden probability variation jackpot designation command designating that the probability variation jackpot of two rounds is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 ( Step S115).

  Then, in the variation pattern setting process (step S302), a variation pattern (variation time) of the decorative symbol is determined using a predetermined variation pattern determination table (step S204), and a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern is produced. It is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100 (step S205).

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

  In response to the reception of the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts the variation of decorative symbols (variable display) in the variable display device 9.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 measures the variation time of the special symbol and controls the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display 8 in the special symbol variation processing (step S303) (step S301). S303). When the decorative symbol variation time elapses, in the special symbol variation stop process (step S304), the special symbol change in the special symbol display 8 is stopped (step S311), and the decorative symbol stop designation command is sent to the effect control micro. It is transmitted to the computer 100 (step S312). If the determination result in the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a fanfare command corresponding to the predetermined number of rounds of the jackpot is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (steps S316 and S317). In the example shown in FIG. 20, a fanfare 2 command designating the start of a big hit of two rounds is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In response to reception of the fanfare 2 command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts a big round of two rounds using effect devices such as the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c. A fanfare effect for notifying the player of the fact is performed 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 the fanfare effect for the 15th round, as described above, the decorative display jackpot symbol (such as “222” or “777”) is displayed on the variable display device 9 and the character (“ In the fanfare effect for two rounds, a special character suddenly appeared on the variable display device 9 or a special movie after the decorative display stop display on the variable display device 9 Or display an image. 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 560, in the big prize opening pre-processing (step S305), the jackpot display time (in the example shown in FIG. 20, the time for executing a part of the effect of the sudden probability change effect) is displayed. Measurement 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 21 is driven to open the big winning opening (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). That is, without changing the display state of the variable display device 9 to round display, the effect for probability variation is continuously executed even during the round.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, measurement of the round time for two rounds is started in the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (steps S421 and S423). Since the round time for two rounds is extremely short as described above (for example, 0.1 second), it ends (elapses) immediately (Y in step S423), and the solenoid 21 is driven to immediately win a big prize. The mouth 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 shifts to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S305) (step S430). When the process shifts to the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the display command after opening the big winning opening is not transmitted (see steps S429 and S430). That is, without changing the display state of the variable display device 9 to the interval display, the effect for probability variation is suddenly executed continuously in the interval between rounds.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, measurement of the interval time for two rounds (the time from the end of the round to the start of the next round) is started in the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S305) (step S305). S401, S402). Since the interval time for two rounds is extremely short as described above (for example, 0.1 second), it ends (elapses) immediately (Y in step S402), and the solenoid 21 is driven and immediately receives a big prize. The mouth is opened (step S408). Also at this time, the display command during 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 process for opening the special winning opening (step S306), the round time for two rounds is measured (steps S421 and S423), and the special winning opening is immediately closed (Y and S424 in steps S423). At this time, since the number of rounds is 2 (Y in step S425), an ending 5 command for designating the end display of the probabilistic big hit for two rounds is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S426), and the big hit end processing ( The process proceeds to step S307) (step S428).

  In this way, in the big hit of 2 rounds, the player is prevented from recognizing that the 2nd round is completed by quickly opening and closing the big winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) twice.

  In response to the reception of the ending 5 command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the effect display devices such as the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a to 28c to make a probable big hit of two rounds. An ending effect (a jackpot end display) for notifying the player of the end 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 variable display device 9. New characters or special movie images. 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 560, in the jackpot end process (step S307), the measurement of the jackpot end time (the execution time of the ending effect for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot) is started (steps S451 and S452). When the jackpot end time elapses, a process for setting a probability change flag (step S454), a high probability display designation command transmission process (step S455), a jackpot end designation command transmission process (step S460), and the like are performed. Returning to the symbol normal process (step S300), the variation of the special symbol is started. At this time, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state because the probability changing flag is set. 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, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 100 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the start interval of the effect control processing (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 100 proceeds to a loop process for confirming the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interruption occurs, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a timer interruption flag in the timer interruption process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

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

  22 to 24 are flowcharts showing the command analysis process (step S704) in the main process. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 100 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612).

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

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (normal jackpot designation command: 8101 (H)) that designates that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a normal jackpot (non-probable variation jackpot) (step S617). ), The effect control microcomputer 100 sets a normal jackpot effect flag indicating that the normal jackpot has been designated (step S618), and indicates that the re-lottery effect is not executed in the ending effect after the end of the jackpot. After the big hit, the re-lottery non-execution flag is set (step 619).

  Further, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (probability variable big hit designation command: 8102 (H)) that designates that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probable big hit (step S620), for effect control. The microcomputer 100 sets a probability variation jackpot effect flag indicating that the probability variation jackpot has been designated (step S621), and redraws after the big hit indicating that the re-lottery effect is not executed in the ending effect after the end of the jackpot. A non-execution flag is set (step 622).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (sudden probability change big hit designation command: 8103 (H)) that designates that it is a two-round probability change big hit (step S623), the effect control microcomputer 100 is Then, a sudden probability variation flag indicating that sudden probability variation big hit is designated is set (step S624). Also, the jackpot display symbol determining random number is extracted (step S625), and the jackpot display symbol corresponding to the sudden probability variation jackpot is determined based on the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determining random number (step S626). 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 symbol (such as “777”) of the left middle right. However, for 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 aligned in the same symbol 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 100 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S627).

  In addition, the received effect control command specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is normally a big hit, and also specifies that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the end of the big hit game. If it is (ordinary jackpot designation command with re-lottery: 8104 (H)) (step 628), the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a normal jackpot presentation flag indicating that the normal jackpot is designated (step S629). 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 630).

  The received effect control command specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is a probable big hit, and specifies that the re-lottery effect is executed in the ending effect after the end of the big hit game. If it is (probable big hit designation command with re-lottery: 8105 (H)) (step 631), the production control microcomputer 100 sets a probable big hit effect flag indicating that the probable big hit has been designated (step S632). In addition, a re-lottery execution flag after 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 633).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (change pattern command: 8000 (H) to 800F (H)) for designating a change pattern (step S634), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the command The EXT data is stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S635), and the fluctuation pattern reception flag is set (step S636). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 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 S637), and the redrawing effect is included. If so, a temporary stop symbol determining random number is extracted (step S638), and a temporary stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined based on the extracted temporary stop symbol determining random number (step S639). Here, the temporary stop symbol is a non-probable variable symbol (which may be a disjoint symbol) displayed temporarily 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 non-probable variable that is temporarily stopped is re-variable, the non-probable variable symbol (which may be the same or different from the temporary stop symbol) or the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed. Transition to jackpot game. The effect control microcomputer 100 stores the determined temporary stop symbol in the temporary stop symbol storage area in the RAM (step S640).

  When the redrawing effect is not included in the variation pattern (N in Step S637), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern at the time of big hit (Step S641). If it is a variation pattern at the time of jackpot (Y in step S641), the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot display symbol determination random number (step S642) and based on the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determination random number. The jackpot display symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot or the probable bonus jackpot and corresponding to the execution of the re-lottery effect after the jackpot game ends is determined (step S643).

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes whether the big hit is the normal big hit or the probable big hit by checking whether the normal big hit effect flag or the probability variable big hit effect flag is set. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 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 jackpot effect flag is set, it is necessary to determine the non-probable variation symbol as the big hit display symbol regardless of whether or not the re-lottery execution flag is set after the jackpot is ended. In addition, when the probability variation big hit effect flag is set and the re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit ends, in order to avoid the probability variation big hit before the re-lottery effect is executed, It is necessary to determine a non-probable variation symbol as a jackpot display symbol. On the other hand, when the probability variation jackpot effect flag is set and the re-lottery execution flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, it is necessary to determine the probability variation symbol as the jackpot display symbol.

  Depending on the situation, a jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpots used when determining probability variation symbols, and a jackpot display symbol determination table for normal jackpots used for normal jackpots are prepared in advance. Yes. The jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpots is assigned a plurality of judgment values in association with each probability variation symbol, and the jackpot display symbol determination table for normal jackpots is associated with each non-probability variation symbol. Judgment value of is assigned. The production control microcomputer 100 selects a jackpot display symbol determination table after recognizing which of the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol should be determined as the jackpot display symbol. Then, the jackpot display symbol determination random number is extracted, and the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation 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 100 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is a fanfare-designated effect control command (fanfare command: B000 (H) to B001 (H)) (step S645), the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the EXT data of the command. Is stored in the fanfare data storage area in the RAM (step S646), and a fanfare flag indicating that the fanfare command has been received is set (step S647).

  If the received effect control command is an ending designation effect control command (ending command: B400 (H) to B404 (H)) (step S648), the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the EXT data of the command. Is stored in the ending data storage area in the RAM (step S649), and an ending flag indicating that the ending command has been received is set (step S650).

  When the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S651).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) specifying a fluctuation pattern has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (variation pattern reception flag) indicating that a variation pattern command has been received is set. The variation pattern reception flag is received by the effect control command (any one of 8000 (H) to 800 F (H)) for designating the variation pattern of the decorative pattern in the variable display device 9 in the command analysis processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100. It is set when it has been confirmed that this has been done (see step S636).

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

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. When the 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation pattern is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the change mode. The effect control microcomputer 100 refers to the process table, and performs control for variably displaying the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

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

  The process data shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the variation pattern reception flag is set (step S811). If it has been set, the flag is reset (step S812). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 is based on the design (decoration design (outlier design), jackpot display design or temporary stop design) determined in the command analysis process and the content (variation time) specified by the variation pattern command. A decorative pattern variation pattern is determined (step S813). Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S814).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first selects process data corresponding to the decorative symbol variation pattern to be used (step S821). Then, the process timer set value in the selected process data 1 is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S822). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the production device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step S823). For example, a control signal is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the variable display device 9. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform various lamp on / off control. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  29 to 31 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation processing, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (step S831). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value indicating the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S840).

  If the variation time timer has not timed out, the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the process timer by 1 (step S832) and decrements the variation time timer by 1 (step S833). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 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 variation pattern does not include the re-lottery effect, or if the variation pattern includes the re-lottery effect, but the start time of the re-lottery effect has not yet elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the process data. Control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed according to the content of n (step S835). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 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 100 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 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 non-probable variable symbol to a probable variable 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 non-probable variable symbol is promoted to a positive variable symbol. To do. When a non-probable symbol is promoted to a probabilistic symbol and the ratio of the probabilistic symbol to all the decorative symbols increases, it seems to the player that the probability of being a big hit with the probable symbol 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 to promote the non-probability variation 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 symbols changed in the promotion effect, and the jackpot symbol determined after the promotion effect is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol. is there.

  If the start time of the big hit symbol determination effect has not elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the re-lottery effect is being executed by checking the value of the 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 100 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, control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed according to the content of the process data of the promotion effect (step S843B). Moreover, the production control microcomputer 100 starts measuring the promotion effective period (step S844).

  If the re-lottery effect is being executed, the effect control microcomputer 100 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 100 executes control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data of the promotion effect (step S846). For example, a control for displaying a predetermined non-probability variable to be promoted on the variable display device 9 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 effect device is controlled in response to the symbol promotion button 120 being turned on (step S849A). Further, the ON number is counted by the ON number counter (step S849B).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the promotion condition (the number of operations of the symbol promotion button 120) in the promotion effect 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 elapsed (Y in step S845), the production control microcomputer 100 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 variable display device 9 that the non-probable variable symbol displayed in the promotion effect has been promoted to the probable variable symbol is executed (step S853). If the promoted symbol is not stored, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the demoting condition is satisfied (step S854).

  Here, the demoting condition is a condition for demoting a probability variation symbol to a non-probability variation 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 be actively participated in the game by demoting the probability variation symbol to a non-probability variation symbol. 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, the non-probability variation big hit (usually big hit) will be fixed, so there are five probability variations. At least one of the 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, “7”) may be determined in advance as not demoted to the non-probability variation symbol.

  When the demoting condition is satisfied, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the demoted decorative symbols in a predetermined storage area (demotion symbol storage area) in the RAM (step S855). Then, display control for displaying on the variable display device 9 that the predetermined probability variable symbol has been demoted to a non-probable variable symbol is executed (step S856). When the demoting condition is not satisfied, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes display control for displaying on the variable display device 9 that the non-probable variable symbol displayed in the promotion effect has not been promoted to the probabilistic symbol. (Step S857).

  If it is determined in step S839 that the start time of the jackpot symbol finalizing effect has elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the variable time timer to execute the jackpot symbol finalizing 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 100 performs a process of determining and storing the big hit display symbol of the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 (step S862).

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes whether the big hit is the normal big hit or the probable big hit by checking whether the normal big hit effect flag or the probability variable big hit effect flag is set. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 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. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms the contents described in the promoted symbol storage area and the demoted symbol storage area, thereby changing the decorative symbol, that is, the symbol promoted from the non-probable variable symbol to the positive variable symbol, and Recognize a symbol demoted from a probabilistic symbol to a non-probable symbol.

  If the normal jackpot effect flag is set, or if the probability variation jackpot effect flag is set and the re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit, the non-probable variation symbol must be determined as the jackpot display symbol There is. On the other hand, when the probability variation jackpot effect flag is set and the re-lottery execution flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, it is necessary to determine the probability variation symbol as the jackpot display symbol. Furthermore, it is necessary to determine a predetermined probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol as a jackpot display symbol by reflecting the promoted or demoted symbol.

  Depending on the situation, a jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpots used when determining probability variation symbols and a jackpot display symbol determination table for normal jackpots used for normal jackpots are prepared in advance. deep. Also, as the jackpot display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpots and the jackpot display symbol determination table for normal jackpots, the type and number of probability variation symbols or non-probability variation symbols are respectively set so that the promoted or demoted symbols are reflected. A plurality of changed tables are prepared in advance. These jackpot display symbol determination tables are assigned a plurality of determination values in association with each symbol. The production control microcomputer 100 selects a jackpot display symbol determination table after recognizing which of the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol should be determined as the jackpot display symbol. For example, when the probable big hit effect flag is set and the re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit, the non-probable variable symbol needs to be determined as the big hit display symbol, so the big hit display symbol for normal big hit Select a decision table. Then, the jackpot display symbol determination random number is extracted, and the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation 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 effect control microcomputer 100 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM.

  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 100 selects process data of the jackpot symbol finalization effect corresponding to the symbol arrangement in which the changed symbol is reflected (step SS863), and the process timer setting value in the selected process data is set as the process timer. To start the process timer (step S864). In addition, as the process data for the big hit symbol determination effect, a plurality of process data having a symbol arrangement that can correspond to all combinations of changed symbols are prepared in advance. Then, control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) is executed according to the content of the process data of the big hit symbol fixed effect (step S865).

  If the big hit symbol fixed effect is being executed in step S861, the production control microcomputer 100 executes control of the effect device according to the content of the process data of the big hit symbol fixed effect (step S866).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) for instructing the decorative symbol variation stop is received (step S871). If the decorative symbol stop designating command has been received, control is performed to stop and display the stored stop symbol (decorative symbol (offset symbol), jackpot display symbol) (step S872).

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

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

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S872 (Y in step S873), the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the fanfare flag is set (step S876). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S876), the production control microcomputer 100 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 100 determines whether or not the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the contents of the fanfare command match the number of rounds (15 rounds or 2 rounds) (step S878). Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the sudden probability change flag is set, so that whether the big hit of 15 rounds or the big hit of 2 rounds is specified in the symbol / effect designation command. Recognize Further, the production control microcomputer 100 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 100 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 the transmission of the game control microcomputer 560 to the reception of the effect control microcomputer 100 for either the symbol / effect designation command or the fanfare command. It can be considered that the command has changed to a command having a different content 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 clear whether or not the symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 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 100 determines the 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 100 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 effect control microcomputer 100 selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect for 15 rounds or the effect for sudden probability change selected in step S877 (step S880). Then, the process timer is started (step S881), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S882).

  33 and 34 are flowcharts showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not an ending flag indicating that an 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, the set state of the ending flag is normally detected based on the reception of the ending command for 2 rounds big hit (ending 5 command).

  If the ending flag is not set (N in step S900), the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received is set. Confirmation is made (step S901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S901), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S902), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S903). For example, the variable display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and produces an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred. 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 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S906).

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

  When the ending flag is set in step S900 (Y in step S900: when the ending flag is set based on the reception of the ending 5 command), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines based on the content of the ending command. The ending effect is selected (step S912). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the contents of the ending command match 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 560 to the reception by the effect control microcomputer 100 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 560, or conversely, the ending effect with a short execution time is ended. After that, since the symbol / effect designation command is not transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the ending effect end screen 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 100 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 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 can be ensured without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 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 effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (step S807) (step S918).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the ending flag is set (step S921). When the ending flag is not set (N in step S921), the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the flag for opening the big prize opening indicating that the display command for opening the big prize opening has been received is set. Is confirmed (step S922). When the flag after the big prize opening is not set (N in step S922), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S923), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S924). For example, the variable display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and executes an effect of displaying characters indicating the number of rounds, other characters, and the like. 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 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S925), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S926). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S927).

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

  When the ending flag is set in step S921 (Y in step S921), the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the 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 designated (Y in step S933), a process of determining and storing the big hit fixed symbol of the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 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.

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes whether the jackpot determined symbol should be a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol based on the contents of the ending command. Then, a jackpot fixed symbol determination table for probability variation symbols and a jackpot fixed symbol determination table for non-probable variation symbols, in which a plurality of determination values are set in association with each symbol, are prepared in advance. The production control microcomputer 100 recognizes which of the probable variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol should be determined as the big hit decision symbol, and then selects the big hit decision symbol determination table. Then, the jackpot fixed symbol determination random number is extracted, and the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol associated with the determination value that matches the extracted value of the jackpot fixed symbol determination random number is determined as the jackpot fixed symbol. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 stores the determined jackpot determined symbol in the jackpot determined symbol storage area in the RAM.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects an ending effect based on the determined jackpot decision symbol and the content of the ending command (step S935). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the contents of the symbol / effect designation command and the contents of the ending command match 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 100 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 100 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 effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (step S807) (step S941).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received is set (step S951). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S951), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S952), and the production device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S953). For example, the variable display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and produces an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like. 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 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S954), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S955). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S956).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S951), the production control microcomputer 100 produces an in-round production (round according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the special 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 effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S961).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the jackpot end flag indicating that the jackpot ends is set (step S971). The jackpot end flag is set when a jackpot end designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the command analysis process (see step S650).

  When the big hit end flag is not set (N in Step S971), the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (Step S972), and the effect device (variable display device) according to the contents of the process data n 9 and the speaker 27) are executed (step S973). For example, when the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit ends, or when 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. 37, 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 according to the player's repeated hitting of the symbol promotion button 120. Promotion promotion may be executed.

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

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

  Next, the effect aspect of the lottery symbol re-drawing effect executed in the variable display device 9 will be described. FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 are explanatory diagrams showing a display example of the re-lottery effect of the jackpot symbol executed in the variable display device. 38 and 39, the display state transitions in numerical order as (1) (2) (3). Further, the display effects as illustrated in FIGS. 38 and 39 are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the effect control command sent from the game control microcomputer 560.

  As a precondition, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 560 makes a big-hit decision (step S56) and decides that it will be a promising big-hit (step 104, Y in S105). . Further, it is assumed that 15 rounds are determined as the number of big hits (Y in steps S112 and S113). 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 116 and S117). In response to this, a probability variation jackpot designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S118). Further, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 560 determines a variation pattern including a re-lottery effect before the start of the big hit game (step S204). 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 100 (step S205).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 receives the probability variation jackpot designation command and sets the probability variation jackpot effect flag (step S621). In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command to save the variation pattern and sets the variation pattern reception flag (steps S634 to S636). 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 S637 to S640).

  As shown in FIG. 38 (1), when a predetermined time elapses after the variation of the decorative symbol (variable display) is started in the variable display device 9, the variation is temporarily stopped and the non-probability variable symbol determined in step S639 is displayed. The big hit symbol (temporary stop 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 the execution time of the big hit symbol determination effect is reached (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 (step S862). Then, the big hit symbol determination effect is started. When the big hit symbol determination effect is started, as shown in FIG. 39 (5), the variation of all symbols is started in a state in which the left, middle and right decorative symbols are aligned in the same symbol (steps S865 and S866). 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 S862 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 variation symbol on the variable display device 9 is demoted to a non-probability variation symbol. FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 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. 40 and 41, the display state transitions in numerical order as (1) (2) (3). 40 and 41 is executed based on the effect control command sent from the game control microcomputer 560 by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  As a precondition, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 560 makes a big-hit determination (step S56) and determines a non-probable variation as a big-hit symbol (N in steps S104 and S105). 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 106 and S107). In response to this, a normal jackpot designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S108). Further, it is assumed that the game control microcomputer 560 determines a variation pattern including a re-lottery effect (step S204). 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 100 (step S205).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 receives the normal jackpot designation command and sets the normal jackpot effect flag (step S618). In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command to save the variation pattern and sets the variation pattern reception flag (steps S634 to S636). 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 S639).

  As shown in FIG. 40 (1), when a predetermined time elapses after the change of the decorative design (variable display) is started in the variable display device 9, the change is temporarily stopped and the non-probable variable design determined in step S639 is displayed. The big hit symbol (temporary stop 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. 41 (5), the variation of all symbols is started in a state where the left middle right decorative symbols are aligned in the same design (step S861). S865, S866). 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, according to the first embodiment, in the production control microcomputer 100, the decorative pattern variation pattern and the big hit game are re-started based on the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is determined whether or not a lottery effect is to be executed, the decorative display pattern is changed in the variable display device 9 based on the determined change pattern, and after the big hit game is ended based on the ending command from the game control microcomputer 560 Since it is configured to execute the re-lottery effect, the player does not know when the re-lottery effect is executed after the jackpot symbol is displayed, and the re-lottery effect is executed a plurality of times (twice). As a result, the player's expectation for the transition to a probabilistic state is maintained for a long period of time. It can be.

  Further, in the effect control microcomputer 100, 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 the 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 100, it is determined whether or not the content designated by the symbol / production designation command from the game control microcomputer 560 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 560 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 100 determines whether or not the content designated by the symbol / production designation command from the game control microcomputer 560 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 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 can be ensured. That is, for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 is executing a re-lottery effect in the ending effect, a re-lottery that is being executed is suddenly performed by a variation pattern command sent from the game control microcomputer 560. 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. 42 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. 7, the change pattern commands (8000 (H) to 800 F (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 8007 (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. 8, for the variation pattern at the time of the big hit (02H, 05H, 06H, 09H, 0AH, 0DH, 0EH) It is divided into a variation pattern command without execution of a lottery effect.

  Further, in the effect control command shown in FIG. 7, as the symbol / effect designation command, the miss designation command (8100 (H)), the normal jackpot designation command (8101 (H)), the probability variation jackpot designation command (8102 (H)) There are six sudden change jackpot designation commands (8103 (H)), normal jackpot designation command with re-lottery (8104 (H)), and probability variation jackpot designation command with re-lottery (8105 (H)). In the effect control command shown in FIG. 42, as the symbol / effect designation command, the miss designation command (8100 (H)), the normal jackpot designation command (8101 (H)), the probability variation jackpot designation command (8102 (H)) and the sudden probability variation jackpot. Only four designated commands (8103 (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. 43 and 44 are flowcharts showing an example of the decorative symbol stop symbol setting process in the second embodiment. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S101). When the big hit flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 reads out the random symbol for determining the symbol from the random number storage buffer, and displays it on the special symbol display 8 according to the read out random number for determining the symbol. A special symbol detachment symbol is determined (step S102).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a loss designation command (8100 (H)) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is wrong to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). ). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  When the jackpot flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 8 as the jackpot symbol (“7”), and also determines the probability variation determining random number from the random number storage buffer. Is determined according to the read random number for determining probability change, whether the big hit is the normal big hit (non-probable big hit) or the probable big hit (step S104).

  When it is determined that the normal big hit is made (N in step S105), the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit the normal big hit designation command (8101 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S131). ). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the re-lottery determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and determines whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game according to the read value of the re-lottery determination random number. (Step S106). When it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed (Y in step S107), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a re-lottery execution flag (step S110). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  When it is determined in step S105 that the probability variation big hit is made (Y in step S105), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a probability variation big hit flag indicating that the probability variation big hit occurs (step S111).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the round number determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and determines the number of rounds executed in the big hit game (the number of round executions) according to the read round number determination random number value ( Step S112).

  If the determined number of rounds is 2 (N in step S113), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a 2R flag indicating that the game is a 2-round jackpot game (step S114), and a 2-round probability change jackpot. Control is performed to transmit the sudden probability variable big hit designation command (8103 (H)) for designating that (sudden probability big hit) occurs to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S115).

  If the determined number of rounds is 15 (Y in Step S113), the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit the probability variation big hit designation command (8102 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (Step S113). S132). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the re-lottery determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and determines whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game according to the read value of the re-lottery determination random number. (Step S116). When it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed (Y in step S117), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a re-lottery execution flag (step S120). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process process according to the second embodiment. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S201). When the big hit flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the re-lottery flag is set (step S211). When the re-lottery flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines to use the big hit variation pattern determination table at the time of re-lottery execution (step S212). If the re-lottery flag is not set, it is determined to use the big hit variation pattern determination table when the re-lottery is not executed (step S213).

  When the big hit flag is not set in step S201, the game control microcomputer 560 determines to use the deviation variation pattern determination table (step S214).

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number storage buffer and, based on the read variation pattern determination random number, uses the selected variation pattern determination table to select the variation pattern of the decorative pattern. Determine (step S204).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) designating a variation pattern according to the determined variation pattern (variation time) (step S205).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation time in the special symbol process timer (step S206). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S303 (step S207).

  Next, the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 42 will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. FIG. 46 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 23 in the first embodiment. Since FIG. 22 (steps S611 to S627) and FIG. 24 (steps S645 to S651) are the same in the second embodiment, the drawings are omitted.

  In the command analysis process, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (variation pattern command: 8000 (H) to 8007 (H)) for designating a variation pattern (step S634), the effect control microcomputer 100 will: The EXT data of the command is stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S635), and the fluctuation pattern reception flag is set (step S636). Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not execution of the re-lottery effect is designated by the variation pattern command (step S660). When execution of the re-lottery effect is designated, a re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit is over (step S661). 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 S662).

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 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 S637), and the redrawing effect is included. If so, a temporary stop symbol determining random number is extracted (step S638), and a temporary stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined based on the extracted temporary stop symbol determining random number (step S639). The effect control microcomputer 100 stores the determined temporary stop symbol in the temporary stop symbol storage area in the RAM (step S640).

  When the redrawing effect is not included in the variation pattern (N in Step S637), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern at the time of big hit (Step S641). If it is a variation pattern at the time of jackpot (Y in step S641), the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot display symbol determination random number (step S642) and based on the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determination random number. The jackpot display symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot or the probable bonus jackpot and the presence / absence of execution of the re-lottery effect is determined (step S643). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S644).

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

  Even in such a configuration, as in the 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. Furthermore, since the variation pattern command is a command that can specify whether to execute not only the variation time but also the re-lottery effect after the big hit game, the game control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer 100 can transmit and receive commands. The control burden involved can be reduced.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the third embodiment. In the effect control command shown in FIG. 7, the change pattern commands (8000 (H) to 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 8007 (H)) not only specify the fluctuation time, but also specify whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit. That is, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern at the big hit (02H, 05H, 06H, 09H, 0AH, 0DH, 0EH) is divided into a variation pattern command for normal big hit and a variation pattern command for probability variation big hit. ing.

  Further, in the effect control command shown in FIG. 7, as the symbol / effect designation command, the miss designation command (8100 (H)), the normal jackpot designation command (8101 (H)), the probability variation jackpot designation command (8102 (H)) There are six sudden change jackpot designation commands (8103 (H)), normal jackpot designation command with re-lottery (8104 (H)), and probability variation jackpot designation command with re-lottery (8105 (H)). In the effect control command shown in 47, as a symbol / effect designation command, a miss designation command (8100 (H)), a no-lottery designation command (8101 (H); designation of non-execution of a lottery effect after the end of a big hit), Re-lottery designation command (8102 (H); designation of execution of re-lottery effect after jackpot end) and sudden probability change jackpot designation command ( 103 (H)) not only four provided.

  In Embodiment 1, the presence / absence of execution of re-lottery effect is specified by the symbol / effect designation command, and whether it is a normal big hit or a probable variation big hit. Is specified.

  Next, processing for transmitting the above command will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol setting process according to the third embodiment. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S101). When the big hit flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 reads out the random symbol for determining the symbol from the random number storage buffer, and displays it on the special symbol display 8 according to the read out random number for determining the symbol. A special symbol detachment symbol is determined (step S102).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a loss designation command (8100 (H)) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is wrong to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). ). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  When the jackpot flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 8 as the jackpot symbol (“7”), and also determines the probability variation determining random number from the random number storage buffer. Is determined according to the read random number for determining probability change, whether the big hit is the normal big hit (non-probable big hit) or the probable big hit (step S104).

  When it is determined that the big hit is normally made (N in step S105), the game control microcomputer 560 reads the random number for re-lottery determination from the random number storage buffer, and according to the read value of the random number for re-lottery determination, After the end, it is determined whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect (step S116). When it is determined that the re-lottery effect is not to be executed (N in step S117), the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a no-lottery designation command (step S141). On the other hand, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed (Y in step S117), control for transmitting a re-lottery designation command is performed (step S142). Then, a re-lottery execution flag is set (step S142). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  When it is determined in step S105 that the probability variation big hit is made (Y in step S105), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a probability variation big hit flag indicating that the probability variation big hit occurs (step S111).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the round number determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and determines the number of rounds executed in the big hit game (the number of round executions) according to the read round number determination random number value ( Step S112).

  If the determined number of rounds is 2 (N in step S113), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a 2R flag indicating that the game is a two-round jackpot game (step S114), and then a sudden probability change jackpot designation command is set. Control for transmitting (8103 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S115).

  If the determined number of rounds is 15 (Y in Step S113), the game control microcomputer 560 executes the processes of Steps S116, S117, S141, S142, and S120 described above. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process process according to the third embodiment. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S201). When the big hit flag is set, it is checked whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S221). When the probability variation jackpot flag is set, it is determined to use the variation pattern determination table for probability variation jackpot (step S222). If the probability variation big hit flag is not set, it is decided to use the normal big hit variation pattern determination table (step S223). When the big hit flag is not set in step S202, it is determined to use the deviation variation pattern determination table (step S224).

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number storage buffer and, based on the read variation pattern determination random number, uses the selected variation pattern determination table to select the variation pattern of the decorative pattern. Determine (step S204).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) designating a variation pattern according to the determined variation pattern (variation time) (step S205).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation time in the special symbol process timer (step S206). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S303 (step S207).

  Next, the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 47 will be described. 50 and 51 are flowcharts showing an example of command analysis processing in the third embodiment. 50 and 51 correspond to FIGS. 22 and 23 in the first embodiment. Since FIG. 24 (steps S645 to S651) is the same in the third embodiment, the drawing is omitted.

  In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 100 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612).

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

  Further, if the received effect control command is an effect control command with re-lottery designation after the jackpot ends (design command with re-lottery) (step S670), the effect control microcomputer 100 executes re-lottery after the big hit ends. A flag is set (step S671).

  Further, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (designation command without re-lottery) after the big hit is finished (step S672), the effect control microcomputer 100 does not re-draw after the big hit. An execution flag is set (step S673).

  Also, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (sudden probability change big hit designation command) that specifies that it is a 2-round probability change big hit (step S623), the effect control microcomputer 100 has a sudden probability change big hit. A sudden probability change flag indicating that it has been designated is set (step S624). Also, the jackpot display symbol determining random number is extracted (step S625), and the jackpot display symbol corresponding to the sudden probability variation jackpot is determined based on the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determining random number (step S626). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S627).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern (step S634), the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the EXT data of the command as the variation pattern data storage area in the RAM. (Step S635), and a variation pattern reception flag is set (step S636). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the probable big hit is specified by the variation pattern command (step S674). If the probability variation big hit is specified, the probability variation big hit effect flag is set (step S675). On the other hand, if the probability variation big hit is not specified and the normal big hit is specified, the normal big hit effect flag is set (step S676).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 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 S637), and the redrawing effect is included. If so, a temporary stop symbol determining random number is extracted (step S638), and a temporary stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined based on the extracted temporary stop symbol determining random number (step S639). The effect control microcomputer 100 stores the determined temporary stop symbol in the temporary stop symbol storage area in the RAM (step S640).

  When the redrawing effect is not included in the variation pattern (N in Step S637), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern at the time of big hit (Step S641). If it is a variation pattern at the time of jackpot (Y in step S641), the production control microcomputer 100 extracts a jackpot display symbol determination random number (step S642) and based on the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determination random number. The jackpot display symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot or the probable bonus jackpot and the presence / absence of execution of the re-lottery effect is determined (step S643). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S644).

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

  Even in such a configuration, as in the 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 the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit, it is possible to reduce a control burden related to command transmission / reception in the game control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer 100. it can.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 52 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. 52, in addition to designating the display during the round according to the number of rounds in the display command (B10X (H), B11X (H)) during the opening of the special winning opening, re-lottery during the round The execution / non-execution of the production is specified.

  In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether or not the re-lottery execution flag is set in the big winning opening release pre-processing (step S305) when the big hit 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 100 receives the display command during opening of the big prize opening, it analyzes the contents of the command by the command analysis process, and according to the contents of the command, the jackpot display process (step S804) and after the round In the process (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 round process (step S805) (steps S923 to S927). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the re-lottery effect even during the round in addition to 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.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
In the first to fourth embodiments described above, the re-lottery effect may be executed after the big hit ends not only in the case of the probable big hit but also in the case of the normal big hit. That is, even if the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit, there is a case where it is not promoted to a probable big hit. In the fifth embodiment, the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit is completed only in the case of the probable big hit, so that the re-lottery effect is always promoted when the re-lottery effect is executed after the big hit. .

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the fifth embodiment. In the effect control command shown in FIG. 47, as a symbol / effect designation command, a miss designation command (8100 (H)), a no-lottery designation command (8101 (H); designation of non-execution of a re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit) 52, there are provided a re-lottery designation command (8102 (H); designation of execution of a re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit) and a sudden probability variable big hit designation command (8103 (H)). In the control command, as a symbol / effect designating command, a miss designation command (8100 (H)), a post-hit notification designation command (8101 (H); designation for notifying that a promising big hit has been made after the big hit is finished) and a sudden probable change Only three jackpot designation commands (8102 (H)) are provided.

  In the third embodiment, the execution of the re-lottery effect is specified by the symbol / effect designation command. In the fifth embodiment, only the execution of the re-lottery effect is specified by the symbol / effect designation command. It will be.

  Next, processing for transmitting the above command will be described. FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol setting process according to the fifth embodiment. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S101). When the big hit flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 reads out the random symbol for determining the symbol from the random number storage buffer, and displays it on the special symbol display 8 according to the read out random number for determining the symbol. A special symbol detachment symbol is determined (step S102).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a loss designation command (8100 (H)) for designating that the display result of the variable display device 9 is wrong to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). ). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  When the jackpot flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 8 as the jackpot symbol (“7”), and also determines the probability variation determining random number from the random number storage buffer. Is determined according to the read random number for determining probability change, whether the big hit is the normal big hit (non-probable big hit) or the probable big hit (step S104).

  When it is determined that a normal big hit is made (N in step S105), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  If it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is to be made (Y in step S105), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a probability variation jackpot flag indicating that a probability variation jackpot will occur (step S111).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the round number determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and determines the number of rounds executed in the big hit game (the number of round executions) according to the read round number determination random number value ( Step S112).

  If the determined number of rounds is 2 (N in step S113), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a 2R flag indicating that the game is a two-round jackpot game (step S114), and then a sudden probability change jackpot designation command is set. Control for transmitting (8103 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S115).

  If the determined number of rounds is 15 (Y in step S113), the game control microcomputer 560 reads the re-lottery determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and according to the read value of the re-lottery determination random number, It is determined whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect after the end of (Step S116). When the game control microcomputer 560 decides to execute the re-lottery effect (Y in step S117), the game control microcomputer 560 executes the re-lottery effect after the big win ends and promotes it to a probable big hit to notify that it is a probable big hit. In order to make this happen, control is performed to transmit a post-hit notification designation command (step S151). Then, a re-lottery execution flag is set (step S120). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S121).

  The variation pattern setting process in the fifth embodiment is the same as the variation pattern setting process in the third embodiment shown in FIG.

  Next, the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 53 will be described. FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 55 corresponds to FIG. 50 in the third embodiment. About FIG. 51 of Embodiment 3, since it is the same also in Embodiment 5, drawing is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 100 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display device 9 is out of place (outgoing designation command: 8100 (H)) (step S613), the effect control microcomputer 100 will Then, a decorative design determining random number is extracted (step S614), and a stop symbol of the left, middle and right decorative symbols corresponding to the deviation is determined based on the extracted decorative design determining random number (step S615). 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 (post-hit notification designation command) for notification after jackpot (step S680), the effect control microcomputer 100 notifies that it is a promising big hit after the jackpot ends. There is a need to. In other words, it is necessary to notify that the player has been promoted to a promising big hit by executing a re-lottery effect after the big hit. In this case, in order to execute a re-lottery effect as an ending effect, a re-lottery execution flag is set after the big hit (step S681).

  Also, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (sudden probability change big hit designation command) that specifies that it is a 2-round probability change big hit (step S623), the effect control microcomputer 100 has a sudden probability change big hit. A sudden probability change flag indicating that it has been designated is set (step S624). Also, the jackpot display symbol determining random number is extracted (step S625), and the jackpot display symbol corresponding to the sudden probability variation jackpot is determined based on the extracted value of the jackpot display symbol determining random number (step S626). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the determined jackpot display symbol in the jackpot display symbol storage area in the RAM (step S627).

  The configurations other than those shown in the above are the same as those shown in the first and third embodiments.

  Even in such a configuration, as in the case of the third 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. Furthermore, since the re-lottery effect after the big hit ends is executed only when the probable big hit is reached, the number of symbols / effect designation commands can be reduced, and the game control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer 100 The control burden related to command transmission / reception can be reduced.

  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 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 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 100 executes the ending effect based on the ending command, so that the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 are restored from the inconsistent control state. be able to. Further, it is possible to prevent the re-lottery effect from being interrupted in the middle by sending a variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560 during the execution of the re-lottery effect after the big hit.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the big symbol displayed on the special symbol display 8 is the same symbol “7” at both the normal big hit and the probable big hit, so that it is displayed on the special symbol display 8. Depending on the design, the player will not realize whether it is a normal big hit or a promising big hit. Therefore, the expectation for the transition to the probable change state in the re-lottery effect is not impaired.

  The “predetermined transition condition” is not limited to the case where the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9, but is the probability variation big hit regardless of the type of symbol derived and displayed on the variable display device 9. If the result of the internal lottery is to be a promising big hit, or if the probabilistic re-lottery effect is executed at a predetermined timing and a specific condition is satisfied within the effect (for example, a specific character appears, For example, when a battle is won. Moreover, the conditions of these arbitrary combinations may be sufficient.

  In each of the above embodiments, in the special symbol stop symbol setting process (FIGS. 10, 11, 43, 44, and 48), the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit is determined according to the value of the probability variation determining random number. Whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the lottery, and the number of rounds for the big hit is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the number of rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Depending on the value of one random number (symbol for design / effect determination), whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, whether or not a re-lottery effect after a big hit game is executed, whether or not a big hit The number of rounds may be determined. For example, when the extracted random number value is 1 to 10, it is normally a big hit, when the random number value is 11 to 20, it is a probable big hit that does not execute the lottery after the big hit game, and the random value is 21 to 30 May be configured to be a probable big hit that executes a re-lottery after the big hit game, and suddenly a probable big hit when the value of the random number is 31 to 35.

  Also, a modified example different from the above-described third and fourth embodiments (an example in which the re-lottery effect after the big hit game is not always executed (or executed) when it is determined that the normal big hit is determined)) Is also possible.

  Specifically, the change pattern command specifies not only the change time, but also whether it is out of place, normal hit or probable hit, similarly to the one shown in FIG. In addition, the symbol / effect designation command includes an outlier designation command, a probability change big hit designation command without re-lottery (specify a probability variation big hit that does not execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit ends), a sudden probability variation big hit designation command, and a common command (normal big hit or big hit 4) are specified, which specifies a probable jackpot to execute a re-lottery effect after completion.

  In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the symbol / effect designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as follows. In the case of detachment, a detachment designation command is transmitted. In the case of a big win, if the big hit is a 15-round probability variable big hit and it is determined not to execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game is finished, a probable big hit designation command without re-lottery is transmitted. In the case of two rounds of probability variation jackpots, a probability variation jackpot designation command is suddenly transmitted. A common command is transmitted at the time of a normal big hit, or when it is determined to execute a re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game with 15 rounds of probability variation big hit. In the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern command is transmitted by the same process as the process shown in FIG.

  When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol / effect designation command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 stores them in a predetermined area of the RAM in the command analysis process. Then, if the symbol / effect designation command is an outlier designation, and the variation pattern command is a variation pattern at the time of an outage, it is determined that the variable symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 as a stop symbol of the ornament symbol. If the symbol / effect designating command is the probability variation big hit designation without re-lottery and the variation pattern command is the variation pattern when the probability variation big hit, it is determined that the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed before the big hit game is started. If the symbol / effect designation command is sudden probability change jackpot designation and the variation pattern command is a variation pattern when probability variation big hit is determined, it is determined that a probability variation symbol for sudden probability variation is derived and displayed. If the symbol / effect designating command is a common command and the variation pattern command is a variation pattern when the probability change big hit, it is decided to derive and display a non-probable variation symbol when the variation is stopped, and in the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game It is determined that the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed. The symbol / effect designating command is a common command, and the variation pattern command is a variation pattern when the normal big hit, and it is decided to always execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game when it is determined that the normal big hit will occur. In this case, it is determined that the non-probable variation symbol is derived and displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, and it is determined that the non-probability variation symbol is derived and displayed without being promoted to the probability variation symbol in the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game. Or, when it is decided not to always execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game when it is decided that the big hit is normal, it is decided to display and display the uncertain variable symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop, and the re-lottery effect after the big hit ends It is decided to display the end of the big hit without executing.

  The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the symbol / effect designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 before transmitting the variation pattern command, 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 100.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when it is determined that the game control microcomputer 560 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 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 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 this configuration, and even when it is determined that the probability sudden hit is suddenly large, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the display commands for the special prize opening opening command and the special prize opening opening display command. The effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute a round effect and an interval effect based on those commands.

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A specific gaming state that includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and that displays and displays a display result, and that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device When the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the transition is made to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the variable display of the identification information is more specific than when the specific gaming state is finished and then the normal state. A gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state that is likely to result in display,
Launching means for launching game media into the game area;
Operation means operable by a player provided separately from the launching means,
Variable display executing means for performing variable display of identification information in the variable display device to derive and display a display result;
Informing means for executing an informing effect for informing that the predetermined transition condition is established;
A notification effect execution time determining means for determining the execution time of the notification effect;
The specific display result includes a special display result indicating a transition to the special gaming state and a non-special display result different from the special display result,
The notification effect execution time determination means includes, as the notification effect execution time, before the start of the specific game state, during the specific game state, and during execution of an end effect that notifies that the specific game state has ended. Decide one of the times,
If the variable display execution means is determined to execute the notification effect during the specific gaming state or the execution of the end effect by the notification effect execution time determination means, the non-special display result is displayed. Derived and displayed on the variable display device,
When notifying before the start of the specific gaming state, the notifying means notifies that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the derivation display of the special display result, and during the specific gaming state or the end effect When notifying during execution, the notification effect is performed by the effect using the operation means during the specific game state or during execution of the end effect .

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