JP5014683B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine and the like. Specifically, a variable display device is provided that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and derives and displays a display result, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is obtained.

  What is conventionally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, is provided with a variable display device for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information such as symbols that can be identified, and for deriving and displaying the display result When the display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (a jackpot display result), it is controlled to a specific gaming state (a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player. There is a gaming machine.

  In such a gaming machine, a command for controlling the variable display device is transmitted from the game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game to the effect control microcomputer for controlling the effect device including the variable display device. In some cases, the effect control microcomputer that has received the command is configured to control the variable display device in accordance with the command.

In addition, in a gaming machine that controls the fluctuation display device using such a command, a command that designates a fluctuation pattern could not be received, but a command that indicates a stop symbol and a command that indicates a stop of all symbols could be received. In some cases, control is performed to derive and display a symbol designated by a command indicating a stop symbol when a command indicating symbol stop is received without changing the symbol (Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-317092 A (FIG. 26, paragraph number 0106)

  However, if the command to specify the variation pattern (variation pattern command) as described above cannot be received, the command indicating the stop symbol (display result command) and the command indicating all symbol stop (all symbol stop command) can be received. In addition, in the gaming machine in which control is performed to derive and display the display result designated by the command indicating the stop symbol when the command indicating the stop of all symbols is received without changing the symbol, the following problems occur. there were. If the control that derives and displays the display result when the command that specifies the variation pattern is not received and the command that indicates all symbol stops is received, the displayed symbol is cut without any forehead. Since the display result is suddenly displayed, such as when it is changed, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable with respect to the performance at that time.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a player with a display of a variation display when a command indicating a display result is received without receiving a command indicating a variation pattern. It is to reduce the sense of incongruity.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display device (variable display device 9) is provided for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying a display result of the variable information display of the identification information. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result) 1)
Game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command (effect control command) for controlling the variable display device;
Receiving the command from the recreation control means, presentation control means (presentation control microcomputer 800) for controlling the presentation apparatus including the variable display device based on the command received and provided with,
The game control means includes
Predetermining means (S35 in FIG. 21) for determining whether or not the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result before deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display of the identification information ;
A variation pattern for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying a variation display time from the start of variation display of the identification information to the time of derivation display of the display result of the variation display of the identification information based on a determination result by the prior determination unit Determining means (S70 in FIG. 24);
A variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern determined (variation pattern command of FIG. 9) by the change pattern determination unit, display result command indicating variable display displaying a result of said identification information determined by pre-determining means (Symbol information command in FIG. 9) and a command transmission means (S108 in FIG. 19) for sequentially transmitting a confirmation command (design symbol stop command in FIG. 25) indicating that the display result of the variation display of the identification information is confirmed. Including
The production control means includes
Run the effect of the variable display of the identification information in the variation pattern corresponding to said received variation pattern command, at a timing according to prior Symbol confirmation command, before Symbol display results the variable display of identification information corresponding to the command Including variable display execution means (S400 to S406 in FIG. 32) for executing an effect of deriving and displaying the display result of
The variable display execution means, the variation pattern command the display result command is received is not received, and will be the specific display result display result of variable display of the identification information by the display command results shown in when it is to perform specialized variation effect when the display result command is received (S333～S337 in Fig 36, S255 of FIG. 34), on the basis of the reception of the confirmation command, the special change effect is to derive displays the specific display results from the state running with (S271 in FIG. 38, S273, (c) in FIG. 11, (d), FIGS. 13 to 16), the later the specific game state End A high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result is higher than the normal state different from the specific gaming state When it is controlled with a high probability state), as a display result variable display of the identification information, the special display results (probability variation jackpot display result) to derive display the predetermined among said specific display result,
The pre-decision means further determines whether to control the high probability state before deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display of the identification information (S42 in FIG. 22),
The command transmission means includes the high probability state as the fluctuation pattern command to be transmitted based on the decision result by the prior decision means being determined that the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information is the specific display result. Specific variation pattern commands used for both the variation display of the identification information when it becomes and the variation display of the identification information when it does not (specify the big hit A variation pattern, big hit B variation pattern, and big hit E variation pattern designation in FIG. 9 , Big hit F fluctuation pattern designation),
The variation display executing means determines a display result of the variation display of the identification information to be derived and displayed in the variation display of the identification information based on the received command (S500 to S512 in FIG. 35). Including
When the variation pattern command received is the specific variation pattern command when the variation pattern command is received without the display result command being received, the display result determination means The display result of the variable display is determined as the specific display result other than the special display result (S511, S512, S504 in FIG. 35),
The command transmission means further includes a high-probability state designation command (a jackpot in FIG. 10) indicating whether or not the high-probability state is reached after the variation pattern command is transmitted and before the specific gaming state is terminated. Start command, ending display command) (S87 in FIG. 25, S160 in FIG. 27, S108 in FIG. 19),
The variation display execution means includes:
Based on the reception of the specific variation pattern command, the specific display result other than the special display result is determined as the display result of the variation display of the identification information by the display result determining means, and the determined specific display result Is derived and displayed, a high-probability notification effect for notifying that the high-probability state will be reached based on the reception of the high-probability state designation command (a re-lottery display with a big hit mid-rise, at the end of the big hit) Further included is a notification effect executing means (S295a, S295b, S296, S301, S302, S305, S309 to S311, S316, S317 in FIG .

According to such a configuration , in the effect control means, the display result command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, and the display result of the variation display of the identification information is set as the specific display result by the display result command. in case shown is not possible to specify the variable display time runs special variation effect upon receiving a display result command, based on the reception of the confirmation command, special variation effect is running state to a specific display result is to derive display. Thus, since the special variation effect is executed, when the variation pattern command is not received, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling of the effect when the specific display result is derived and displayed based on the reception of the confirmation command.
Further, in the variation display of identification information performed when the variation pattern command is received without receiving the display result command, when the received variation pattern command is a specific variation pattern command, the variation display of the identification information is displayed. The display result is determined as a specific display result other than the special display result. Thus, even when a variation pattern command is received without receiving a display result command, the variation display of the identification information can be performed. Based on the variation pattern command, the display result of the variation display of the identification information is displayed. Since it is shown whether or not the specific display result is obtained, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result. Furthermore, when the variation pattern command is received on the side of the effect control microcomputer even if the display result command is not received, the display result of the variation display of the identification information can be derived and displayed. Since it is not necessary to repeatedly send the same command from the side, the control burden on the game control microcomputer can be reduced.
Furthermore, after the specific display result other than the special display result is determined as the display result of the variation display of the identification information based on the reception of the specific variation pattern command, the determined specific display result is derived and displayed. Based on the reception of the high-probability state designation command indicating the high-probability state, a high-probability notification effect for informing that the high-probability state is to be performed is performed. The state that is actually controlled inside the gaming machine and the state that the player can recognize from the outside can be matched.

(2) A variable display device (variable display device 9) is provided for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying the display result of the variable information identification display. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result) 1)
Game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command (effect control command) for controlling the variable display device;
Receiving the command from the recreation control means, based on the command thus received, a sound output means for outputting sound with the game (the speaker 27), emitting means for emitting light in accordance with the game (Decorative lamps 25 Etc.) and production control means (sound / lamp control microcomputer 700, display control microcomputer 800a in FIG. 42) for controlling a plurality of production devices including the variable display device,
The game control means includes
Predetermining means (S35 in FIG. 21) for determining whether or not the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result before deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display of the identification information ;
A variation pattern for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying a variation display time from the start of variation display of the identification information to the time of derivation display of the display result of the variation display of the identification information based on a determination result by the prior determination unit Determining means (S70 in FIG. 24);
A variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern determined (variation pattern command of FIG. 9) by the change pattern determination unit, display result command indicating variable display displaying a result of said identification information determined by pre-determining means (Symbol information command in FIG. 9) and a command transmission means (S108 in FIG. 19) for sequentially transmitting a confirmation command (design symbol stop command in FIG. 25) indicating that the display result of the variation display of the identification information is confirmed. Including
The production control means includes
Receiving the command transmitted from the command transmitting means, in response to the command received, sound lamp control of the first presentation control means (Fig. 42 for controlling at least one of the sound output means and said light emitting means Microcomputer 700),
And means for controlling the variable display device based on the information output from the first presentation control means in response to said command received in said first presentation control means (command for display control), the first 1 presentation control means the variation pattern commands received, the display result command, and, based on the information indicated by the determined command, the after starting the variable display of the identification information, variable display of the display results of the identification information Second presentation control means (display control microcomputer 800a in FIG. 42) for performing control for deriving and displaying
The second effect control means includes:
Run the effect of the variable display of the identification information in the variation pattern corresponding to said received variation pattern command indicates information (variation pattern command from sound lamp control microcomputer 700), indicating the previous SL determined command information at a timing corresponding to (symbol information command from the sound lamp control microcomputer 700), before symbol display result the identification in accordance with the (symbol stop command from the sound lamp control microcomputer 700) the command indicates information Including variable display execution means (S400 to S406 in FIG. 32) for performing an effect of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display of information ,
The variable display execution means, the variation pattern command the display result command is received is not received, and will be the specific display result display result of variable display of the identification information by the display command results shown in case that is, the display result command executes a special variation effect when received (S333～S337 in Fig 36, S255 of FIG. 34), based on said determined command is received, the special variation effect is to derive displays the specific display results from a state that is running (S271 in FIG. 38, S273, in FIG. 11 (c), (d), FIGS. 13 to 16) with Ru, the specific gaming state ends A high probability state (probability change) in which the probability that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result later than the normal state different from the specific game state State, when it is controlled with a high probability state), as a display result variable display of the identification information, the special display results (probability variation jackpot display result) to derive display the predetermined among said specific display result,
The pre-decision means further determines whether to control the high probability state before deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display of the identification information (S42 in FIG. 22),
The command transmission means includes the high probability state as the fluctuation pattern command to be transmitted based on the decision result by the prior decision means being determined that the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information is the specific display result. Specific variation pattern commands used for both the variation display of the identification information when it becomes and the variation display of the identification information when it does not (specify the big hit A variation pattern, big hit B variation pattern, and big hit E variation pattern designation in FIG. 9 , Big hit F fluctuation pattern designation),
The variation display executing means determines a display result of the variation display of the identification information to be derived and displayed in the variation display of the identification information based on the received command (S500 to S512 in FIG. 35). Including
When the variation pattern command received is the specific variation pattern command when the variation pattern command is received without the display result command being received, the display result determination means The display result of the variable display is determined as the specific display result other than the special display result (S511, S512, S504 in FIG. 35),
The command transmission means further includes a high-probability state designation command (a jackpot in FIG. 10) indicating whether or not the high-probability state is reached after the variation pattern command is transmitted and before the specific gaming state is terminated. Start command, ending display command) (S87 in FIG. 25, S160 in FIG. 27, S108 in FIG. 19),
The variation display execution means includes:
Based on the reception of the specific variation pattern command, the specific display result other than the special display result is determined as the display result of the variation display of the identification information by the display result determining means, and the determined specific display result Is derived and displayed, a high-probability notification effect for notifying that the high-probability state will be reached based on the reception of the high-probability state designation command (a re-lottery display with a big hit mid-rise, at the end of the big hit) Further included is a notification effect executing means (S295a, S295b, S296, S301, S302, S305, S309 to S311, S316, S317 in FIG .

According to such a configuration, the first effect control means for receiving the command transmitted from the command transmitting means and controlling at least one of the sound output means and the light emitting means in accordance with the received command. And means for controlling the variable display device based on information output from the first effect control means in response to the command received by the first effect control means, the change pattern received by the first effect control means. And a second effect control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display of the identification information after starting the variation display of the identification information based on the information indicated by the command, the display result command, and the confirmation command. in the configuration, in effect control unit, display result without being received variation pattern command command is received, and the display result command by the display change of the identification information In case that the shown results be specific display results shown are can not be identified variation display time, display results special variation effect when receiving a command is executed, based on the reception of the confirmation command , state to a specific display results special variation effect is running is allowed to derive the display. Thus, since the special variation effect is executed, when the variation pattern command is not received, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling of the effect when the specific display result is derived and displayed based on the reception of the confirmation command.
Further, in the variation display of identification information performed when the variation pattern command is received without receiving the display result command, when the received variation pattern command is a specific variation pattern command, the variation display of the identification information is displayed. The display result is determined as a specific display result other than the special display result. Thus, even when a variation pattern command is received without receiving a display result command, the variation display of the identification information can be performed. Based on the variation pattern command, the display result of the variation display of the identification information is displayed. Since it is shown whether or not the specific display result is obtained, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result. Furthermore, when the variation pattern command is received on the side of the effect control microcomputer even if the display result command is not received, the display result of the variation display of the identification information can be derived and displayed. Since it is not necessary to repeatedly send the same command from the side, the control burden on the game control microcomputer can be reduced.
Furthermore, a specific display result other than the special display result is determined as a display result based on the reception of a specific variation pattern command, and after the determined specific display result is derived and displayed, a high probability state is obtained. Based on the reception of the high-probability state designation command indicating the high-probability state, a high-probability notification effect is provided to notify that the high-probability state is reached. It is possible to match the state controlled by the player with the state that the player can recognize from the outside.

(3) The special variation effect is a high-speed variation display effect in which the identification information is variably displayed at a speed that makes it difficult for a player to visually recognize the type of the identification information during the variation display of the identification information (the high-speed variation display effect in FIGS. Production).

According to such a configuration, as the special variation effect, a high-speed variable display effect is performed in which the identification information is variably displayed at a speed at which it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the type of identification information during the variation display of the identification information. When the specific display result is derived and displayed based on the reception of the player, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize which identification information is derived and displayed in the high-speed fluctuating display effect, so the specific display can be easily performed without increasing the sense of discomfort The result can be derived and displayed at an arbitrary timing.

(4) The special variation effect is a concealment display effect that conceals at least a part of the identification information during the variation display of the identification information (an effect such as concealment by the curtain 906 in FIG. 13 or concealment by the bomb 907 in FIG. 15). Including.

According to such a configuration, as a special variation effect, since concealment display effect to conceal at least part of the identification information in the variable display of the identification information is performed, deriving display specific display results based on the reception of the confirmation command The player can hardly see which identification information is derived and displayed in the concealed display effect, so that the specific display result can be easily derived and displayed at any timing without increasing the sense of incongruity of the effect. .

(5) The game control means further includes:
The specific gaming state is started when the prior determination means determines that the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result and the control is performed to the high probability state. After, including whether or not to execute the high probability notification effect, and high probability notification effect execution determining means for determining the execution timing of the high probability notification effect,
The command transmission means further transmits a high probability notification effect designation command indicating a determination result by the high probability notification effect execution determination means,
The display result determining means determines a display result of the variable display of the identification information as the specific display result other than the special display result when the high probability notification effect designation command is received,
The variable display execution means, when the high probability notification effect designation command is received, the specific display result determined by the display result determination means before the execution timing indicated by the high probability notification effect designation command. Derived and displayed
When the high-probability notification effect designation command is received, the notification effect execution means is after the specific display result determined by the display result determination means is derived and displayed, and the high-probability notification effect designation The high-probability notification effect is performed at the execution timing indicated by the command .

According to such a configuration, when the game control means determines that the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result, and determines that the control result is in a high probability state, the specific game state Is started, whether or not to execute the high-probability notification effect and the execution timing of the high-probability notification effect are determined, and a high-probability notification effect designation command indicating the determination result is transmitted. When a high-probability notification effect designation command is received by the effect control means, the display result of the variation display of the identification information is determined as a specific display result other than the special display result, and the execution timing indicated by the high-probability notification effect designation command Previously, the determined specific display result is derived and displayed, and after the determined specific display result is derived and displayed, the high probability notification effect is performed at the execution timing indicated by the high probability notification effect designation command. .

(6) said command transmission means, before Symbol specific game mode when it is started, sends the said high probability state specified command showing also start a particular gaming state (jackpot start command of FIG. 10) (FIG. 25 S87, S108 of FIG. 19) .
According to such a configuration, the specific display result other than the special display result is determined as the display result of the variation display of the identification information based on the reception of the specific variation pattern command, and the determined specific display result is derived. After being displayed, when a high-probability state designation command indicating that a high-probability state is to be received is received, a high-probability notification effect that notifies that a high-probability state is to be performed is performed. As to whether or not, the state that is actually controlled inside the gaming machine and the state that the player can recognize from the outside can be matched.

(7) said command transmission means, when the front Symbol specific game state is completed, and transmits the specific game state termination command also indicate termination of a specific game state (ending display command of FIG. 10) (S160 in FIG. 27 , S108 in FIG.

According to such a configuration, the specific display result other than the special display result is determined as the display result of the variation display of the identification information based on the reception of the specific variation pattern command, and the determined specific display result is derived. After being displayed, when a high-probability state designation command indicating that a high-probability state is to be received is received, a high-probability notification effect that notifies that a high-probability state is to be performed is performed. As to whether or not, the state that is actually controlled inside the gaming machine and the state that the player can recognize from the outside can be matched.

(8) said command transmission means, before SL when a specific game state is started, and the high probability state specified command showing also start of the specific gaming state (jackpot start command of FIG. 10), the specific game state Is transmitted, the high probability state designation command (ending display command in FIG. 10) indicating the end of the specific gaming state is transmitted (S87 in FIG. 25, S160 in FIG. 27, S108 in FIG. 19),
The notification effect executing means includes
The specific variation pattern command the particular display result other than the special display result on the basis of the reception of the is determined by the display result determining means as the display result variable display of the identification information, the specific display results determined the first high-probability but to inform after the derived displayed, when the high probability state specified command showing also start before Symbol particular game state is received in the in the specific game state to be a the high probability state First notification effect execution means (S295a, S295b, S296, S301, S302 in FIG. 40) for performing a notification effect (a re-lottery display with a big success during the big hit) as the high-probability notification effect ;
The specific variation pattern command the particular display result other than the special display result on the basis of the reception of the is determined by the display result determining means as the display result variable display of the identification information, the specific display results determined after the but derived displayed, when the high probability state specified command showing also the end of the previous SL particular game state is received, the second to notify that the the high probability state at the end of the specific game state Second notification effect execution means (S305, S309 to S311, S316, S317 in FIG. 40) for performing a high-probability notification effect (a re-lottery display at the end of the big hit) as the high-probability notification effect ;
High probability notification effect prohibiting means for prohibiting the second high probability notification effect from being performed by the second notification effect executing means when the first high probability notification effect is performed by the first notification effect executing means. (S296, S310 in FIG. 40).

According to such a configuration, after the specific display result other than the special display result is determined as the display result based on the reception of the specific variation pattern command, the determined specific display result is derived and displayed. When a high-probability state designation command that also indicates the start of a specific gaming state is received, the first high-probability notification effect is performed during the specific gaming state to notify that the high-probability state is entered. As to whether or not, the state that is actually controlled inside the gaming machine and the state that the player can recognize from the outside can be matched. Further, after the specific display result other than the special display result is determined as the display result based on the reception of the specific variation pattern command, the end of the specific gaming state may be performed after the determined specific display result is derived and displayed. When the high probability state designation command shown is received, the second high probability notification effect that notifies that the high probability state is reached at the end of the specific gaming state is performed. Thus, the state controlled inside the gaming machine can be matched with the state that the player can recognize from the outside. Since the second high-probability notification effect is prohibited from being performed when the first high-probability notification effect is performed, it is possible to prevent the high-probability notification effect from being performed repeatedly, and wasteful control. Can be prevented.

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

[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing the front of the game board.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be 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, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 for storing game balls (hit balls) as game media. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the game balls. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the variable display device 9 uses a liquid crystal display device will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display device 9 may be a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or FED (Field Emission Display). ), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix, LED (Light Emitting Diode) such as 7-segment LED, electroluminescence, and other image display type display devices such as a fluorescent display tube. The fluctuation display device 9 may be a mechanical display device such as a rotary drum display device.

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

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

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. Of the winning balls that are won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) is detected by the V winning switch 22 and then counted by the count switch 23. The game ball that has been detected and entered the other region is detected by the count switch 23 as it is. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 21A for switching the path in the special winning opening is also provided.

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

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, and 39. The winning of the game balls to the winning ports 29, 30, 33, 39 is detected by the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, respectively. Each winning opening 29, 30, 33, 39 constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning. Around the left and right of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decorative LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

  The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins. Then, when the game ball is won in the V winning area and is detected by the V winning switch 22 while the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. In addition, you may control not to provide V winning area but to generate a continuation right unconditionally in each round.

  If the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 at the time of stoppage is a predetermined special big-hit symbol (probable variation big-hit symbol) among the big-hit symbols (probability big-hit symbol) ) Becomes a more advantageous state for the player, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) that becomes higher than the normal gaming state, which is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probable change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  The short time state over a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state is the earlier, until the next jackpot gaming state occurs or until the special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed a predetermined number of times (100 times). Continue until either condition is met.

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

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

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

  In addition, in the state that is not controlled to the above-mentioned time-short state, every time the number of special symbols on-hold storage exceeds a predetermined number, the memory that controls the memory variation shortened state that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there is a case where the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the variable display device 9 are variably displayed in a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variation display in order to enhance the decoration effect of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display 8. It is a symbol with a special meaning. For example, the predetermined relationship with respect to the symbol includes, for example, the relationship in which the variation display of the decorative symbol starts when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the display result of the special symbol at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. This includes a relationship in which the decorative symbol display result is derived and displayed and the decorative symbol variation display is terminated. When the special symbol display unit 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the variable display device 9 derives and displays a combination of the jackpot symbol having left, middle and right symbols as a display result. The Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the case of this embodiment, as a big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit and a probable big hit are provided. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Usually, the big hit is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and being in a short time state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probable big hit is a big hit that becomes a probable state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period, and a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the lottery display may be performed on the variable display device 9 in the big hit gaming state. The re-lottery display is, for example, after a display result (for example, a normal jackpot display result) in which a decorative symbol is not in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a gaming state such as a high probability state or a high base state) is stopped and displayed. After the big hit game state is started, until the big hit game state is finished, an image indicating that a predetermined game state is drawn or not is displayed again. In such a re-lottery display, when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, it is possible to give the player an enjoyment whether or not the probability change state (including the short-time state) is set. The re-lottery display may or may not be performed when the display result of the variable display becomes a jackpot display result. In this embodiment, the re-lottery display is performed during the big hit gaming state such as during a predetermined round and at the end of the big hit gaming state such as during ending display. The re-lottery display performed during the big hit gaming state is called a re-lottery display during the big hit gaming state, and the re-lottery display performed at the end of the big hit gaming state is called the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit gaming state.

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

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

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

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

  An electrical component control means including an electrical component control microcomputer is mounted on the electrical component control board. The electrical component control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, variable display device 9, lamp) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. And light emitters such as LEDs, speakers 27, etc.). Hereinafter, description may be made by including the main board 31 in the electric component control board. In that case, the electrical component control means mounted on the electrical component control board includes a game control means and means for controlling the electrical components provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a command signal from the game control means and the like. Each of them. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 4 also shows a payout control board 37, a lamp driver board 35, an audio output board 70, an interface board 66, a relay board 77, and an effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. . The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 560 serving as a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, V An input driver circuit 58 for supplying signals from the winning switch 22, count switch 23, winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a and all winning counting switches 34 to the game control microcomputer 560, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 A solenoid 16 that opens and closes, a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, an output circuit 59 that drives a solenoid 21A for switching a path in the special winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560, and a game Control microcomputer 560 An information output circuit 53 for outputting various information signals to a device provided outside the pachinko game machine 1 such as a hall computer are mounted in accordance with a command al.

  It should be noted that switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the V winning switch 22, the count switch 23, the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, the all winning count switch 34, and the like may be referred to as sensors. . That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. Each of the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a for detecting the winning is also a winning detecting means for detecting the winning of the game ball in the winning area.

  Even if a pass gate such as the gate 32 is used, a game ball enters the pass gate if the prize ball is paid out, and a switch (for example, a switch provided in the pass gate (for example, The gate switch 32a) becomes a winning detection means. In addition, a game ball won in the V winning area is detected by the V winning switch 22 and also by the count switch 23. Therefore, the number of game balls won in the special winning opening corresponds to the number detected by the count switch 23. Further, the game balls won in the V prize area are detected only by the V prize switch 22, and the number of game balls won in the big prize opening is determined by the number detected by the V prize switch 22 and the number detected by the count switch 23. You may make it become the sum. Further, the V winning area may not be provided, and the continuation right may always be generated in rounds other than the final round. Also, a V winning area is provided so that the continuation right is generated unconditionally (regardless of the winning in the V winning area) in the first round, and the continuation right is generated by winning in the V winning area in the second and subsequent rounds. May be.

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

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part of the RAM 55 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Or the entire contents are preserved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire storage area of the RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board 910 is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. The reset signal from the power supply board 910 is also input to the reset terminal of the payout control microcomputer. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer stop operating. It becomes a state. Therefore, during the period in which the reset signal is at a high level, an allowance signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer is output, and during the period in which the reset signal is at a low level, An operation stop signal for stopping the operations of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer is output. A reset circuit may be mounted on each electrical component control board (including the main board 31), or a reset circuit is mounted on one or more of the plurality of electrical component control boards, and a reset signal is output therefrom. You may make it supply to another electric component control board.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 910 has dropped to a predetermined value or less is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560 via the payout control board 37. In addition, a clear signal indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  The clear signal is branched in the main board 31 and is also supplied to the payout control board 37. Note that the state of the clear signal input by the game control microcomputer 560 via the input port may be output to the payout control board 37 via the output port.

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

  The effect control microcomputer 800 includes a ROM 84 that stores a display control program, a RAM 85 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 86 that performs a display control operation according to the program, and an I / O port 87. This effect control microcomputer 800 controls various display effects such as the variable display of the variable display device 9 in response to the effect control command, the prize ball lamp 51, the ball-out lamp 52, the decoration lamp 25, and the ceiling lamp. Control relating to various effects including control of 28a, left frame lamp 28b and right frame lamp 28c (lamp control) and game sound generation control (sound control) using the speaker 27 is performed.

  In addition to the effect control microcomputer 800, the effect control board 80 is mounted with a VDP, a character ROM, and a VRAM (not shown). The VDP is a processing device having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function, and performs display control of the variable display device 9. The CPU 86 transmits control data for displaying an image according to the display control command to the VDP according to the received effect control command. Then, in order to display an image according to the control data transmitted as described above, the VDP reads necessary data from the character ROM. The character ROM is for storing image data to be displayed on the decoration variation display device 90 in advance.

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

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

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a detailed circuit configuration of the main board 31.
As shown in FIG. 5, wiring from the start port switch 14a is connected to the main board 31. The main board 31 is also provided with wiring from a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 having a large winning opening, and various switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a for detecting a winning of a game ball to other winning holes. Connected (not shown). Further, the main board 31 is connected to a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, and a wiring to the solenoid 21A for switching the path in the special winning opening. .

  A game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 includes a clock circuit 501, a reset controller 502 functioning as a system reset means, random number circuits 503a and 503b, a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, and a RAM 55 used as a work memory. A CPU 56 that operates according to a program, a CTC 504 that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU, and an I / O port 506 are incorporated.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is equipped with two random number circuits 503a and 503b having different ranges of values of random numbers that can be generated. The random number circuit 503a is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 12-bit random number circuit) that generates a 12-bit pseudo-random number. The 12-bit random number circuit 503a has a function of generating a random number having a value in a range that can be generated by 12 bits (that is, a range from 1 to 4095). The random number circuit 503b is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 16-bit random number circuit) that generates a 16-bit pseudo-random number. The 16-bit random number circuit 503b has a function of generating a random number having a value in a range that can be generated by 16 bits (that is, a range from 1 to 65535). One of the two random number circuits 503a and 503b selected in advance is used for generating a random number.

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

  Between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, eight signal lines for transmitting an effect control command and a signal line for an effect control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal are provided.

  The effect control microcomputer 800 receives the effect control command from the eight signal lines for transmitting the effect control command at the capture timing indicated by the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 800 performs display control of the variable display device 9 and speaker 27 in order to perform display control, sound control and lamp control to be performed in response to the effect indicated by the received effect control command. Drive signals and various lamp drive signals. In such a configuration, when effect control is performed based on the effect control command, sound control and lamp control are performed by the effect control microcomputer 800 in accordance with the display control of the variable display device 9. That is, in the effect control microcomputer, the display control of the variation display device 9 is performed based on the effect control command, and the sound control and the lamp control corresponding to the display control content are performed, whereby the display control of the variation display device 9 is performed. The sound control and the lamp control are performed in accordance with the production of (synchronized).

  In addition, as a signal line for transmitting the effect control command, a configuration using one signal line, that is, a serial signal line is adopted instead of the configuration using the parallel signal lines such as the above-mentioned eight. Also good. When the serial signal line is used, the production control command is serial data, the start bit of the low level signal is transmitted before the transmission of the serial data, and the stop bit of the high level signal is transmitted after the transmission of the serial data. Since the start control command is taken in by the start bit and the stop bit, the effect control microcomputer 800 receives serial data transmitted between the start bit and the stop bit as the effect control command. .

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

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

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

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

  Next, a random counter as numerical value updating means for updating numerical data to generate random numbers used for control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a random counter used by the game control microcomputer 560 to generate random numbers used for game control. FIG. 6 shows random counters R1 to R7 as an example of the random counter.

  As described above, whether or not to make a big hit (hit determination) is performed using R1 that is a random value generated by the random number circuit 503 that is a hardware circuit. The random numbers R2 to R7 used are generated using numerical values updated by software executed by the game control microcomputer 560. R1 is updated between “0” and “256”.

  R2 is a jackpot type determination as to which type of big hit or normal jackpot or probability variable jackpot is to be determined and a jackpot symbol determination when the jackpot determination using R1 is determined in advance. Numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating random numbers used for R2 is configured to count up from “0” to “4” which is the upper limit thereof, and to count up again from “0”. This R2 is added and updated by 1 every 2 msec.

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

  The value of R2 is allocated and associated with the type of jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol as follows, for example. When the value of R2 is “0”, it is determined that the normal big hit and the special big hit symbol is “1”. When the value of R2 is “1”, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot and the special symbol jackpot symbol are “3”. When the value of R2 is “2”, it is determined that the normal big hit and the special big hit symbol is “5”. When the value of R2 is “3”, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is set and that the special symbol jackpot symbol is “7”. When the value of R2 is “4”, it is determined that the normal big hit and the special big hit symbol is “9”. Therefore, either the normal big hit or the probable big hit is selected and determined according to the extracted value of R2, and the special big hit symbol is also selected and determined. Data indicating the relationship between the value of R2 and the determined type of jackpot gaming state and the type of jackpot symbol is stored in the ROM 54.

  R3 causes the special symbol display 8 to display any type of outlier symbol when it is determined that no big hit is generated by the jackpot determination using R1, that is, when it is determined in advance that it will be out of date. It is a numerical data update means (random counter) for generating a random number used to determine whether or not. R3 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “4”, and then count up again from “0”, and add 1 every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Updated. The value of R3 is allocated and associated with each of the special symbol outlier symbols (“0” symbol and “2, 4, 6, 8” even symbol). R3 is extracted at a predetermined timing before starting the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the value of R3 selected by lottery is determined as the off symbol.

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

  R4 is a numerical data update means (random) used to generate random numbers used to randomly select and determine a variation pattern that is a variation display pattern of the special symbol display 8 and the variation display device 9 (referred to as variation pattern determination). Counter). R4 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “99”, and count up again from “0”, and once every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Added and updated. Based on the value of the counter extracted from R4 at a predetermined timing such as at the start of special symbol variation, based on the relationship between the predetermined count value and the variation pattern, from among a plurality of predetermined variation patterns The variation pattern used for variation display is selected and determined. Each fluctuation pattern has a predetermined fluctuation display time (the time from the start of fluctuation display until the display result is derived and displayed, also called the fluctuation time). The variable display time is selected and determined. Data that defines the relationship between the count value of R4 and a plurality of types of variation patterns is set in a variation pattern data table stored in the ROM 54.

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

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

  R7 is a random number used to make a determination regarding re-lottery display including determination of whether or not to execute the re-lottery display described above and determination of the type of re-lottery display when it is determined to be a big hit. Numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating. R7 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit of “49”, and then count up again from “0”, adding 1 every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Updated. R7 is extracted at a predetermined timing before starting the special symbol variation display, and the relationship between the presence / absence of re-lottery display (whether or not to execute) and the type of re-lottery display to be executed is determined from the extracted value. Whether or not to perform re-lottery display and the type of re-lottery display when executing the re-lottery display are determined at random using a predetermined re-lottery display selection table. The re-lottery display selection table is stored in the ROM 54.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of various random counters used by the effect control microcomputer 800 for effect control. FIG. 7 shows, as an example of a random counter, a random counter RV for determining the contents of effects, and random counters RU-1 to RU-3 for determining decorative symbols to be stopped.

  RU-1 to RU-3 are numerical value updating means for determining a decorative symbol stop symbol for generating a random number used to randomly determine a stop symbol of the decorative symbol in advance for the variable display device 9 (random Counter). RU-1 is used to determine the stop symbol of the left symbol. RU-2 is used to determine the stop symbol of the middle symbol. RU-3 is used to determine the stop symbol of the right symbol. For each of RU-1 to RU-3, RU-1 is updated every 33 msec, RU-2 is updated every carry of RU-1, and RU-3 is added and updated every carry of RU-2. After being updated and updated to 9 which is the upper limit, it is updated again from 0.

  The decorative symbol is composed of, for example, ten symbols 0 to 9, and is displayed in a variable (updated) manner in accordance with a predetermined symbol arrangement order such as 0, 1, 2,... To go. In the predetermined lost symbol determination data table, numerical data for determining a decorative symbol stop symbol is associated with each of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, and the game control microcomputer 560 determines a big hit (by R1). In the case where it is determined not to be a big hit in the determination), and it is determined that it will not be reached by the reach determination, and it is determined not to reach the reach state, the RU-1 to RU-1 at a predetermined timing. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from each of RU-3 is determined as a stop symbol that is a variation display result of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols. When the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the symbol of the big hit by chance, correction is performed so that the symbol becomes a loss symbol (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) to stop each symbol. The symbol is determined. In addition, in the case of such non-reach shift, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, the correction is made so that the non-reach shift symbol becomes (for example, the right design is changed). Each symbol is determined by one symbol shift correction).

  Further, when it is determined that the reach state is reached by the reach determination, the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from RU-1 among the random numbers extracted at the above-described timing is reached. The symbols for the left and right decorative symbols forming the state are determined as stop symbols, and the symbol corresponding to the numerical data matching the counter value extracted from RU-2 is determined as the stop symbol for the middle symbol. Also in this case, when the combination of the big hit symbol is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the symbol so that it becomes an off symbol (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  Further, when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determination by the game control microcomputer 560 and the normal big hit is determined by the big hit type / hit symbol determination (determination by R2), a predetermined Based on the random numbers extracted from RU-1 at the timing, the variation display results of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are randomly determined as a combination of jackpot symbols that will become doublet.

  Specifically, the combination of the jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot is a doublet of either symbol of 0 or an even number of decorative symbols. The relationship between the value of RU-1 and the normal jackpot symbol is stored in the normal jackpot symbol determination data table in the ROM 54. When it is determined that a normal jackpot is selected, either a 0 or an even decorative pattern corresponding to the random number extracted from RU-1 is selected as a normal jackpot using the normal jackpot symbol determination data table. The slot of the symbol is determined as the normal jackpot display result of the left, middle and right symbols. The combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot is set to a doublet of any of the odd symbols. The relationship between the value of RU-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol is stored in the data table for probability variation jackpot symbol determination in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined, one of odd-numbered decorative symbols corresponding to the random number extracted from RU-1 is selected as the probability variation jackpot symbol using the data table for probability variation jackpot determination. The doublet of the symbol is determined as the probability variation jackpot display result for the left, middle, and right symbols.

  Further, as will be described later, RU-1 to RU-3 are also used to determine a variable display result that is derived and displayed before the big hit gaming state when the re-lottery display is performed.

  RV is a numerical data updating means (random counter) for determining the contents of effects for generating random numbers used to randomly determine the contents of various effects performed by the variable display device 9. RV is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “256” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”, and is incremented and updated by 1 every 33 msec. Based on the value of the counter extracted from the RV at a predetermined timing, the production content is selected and determined based on the relationship between the predetermined counter value and the production content. For example, the selection of the type of the hit display result and the type of the off display result when the re-lottery display is performed is performed using RV.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a data table for selecting a variation pattern in which determination values used for selecting and determining a variation pattern in the variation display unit (special symbol display 8, variation display device 9) are stored. The variation pattern selection data table is used to select and determine a shortened time variation pattern used in the time-short state and the memory variation shortened state (hereinafter, these states may be collectively referred to as a shortened time variation mode). A shortened time fluctuation pattern data table and a normal time fluctuation pattern data table used for selecting and determining a normal time fluctuation pattern used in a normal time fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is not shortened are stored in the ROM 54 in advance. Yes.

  FIG. 8A is a normal time variation pattern data table looked up in the normal time variation mode in which the variation time is not shortened. In the normal time variation pattern data table, based on the result of jackpot determination using R1, the result of determination of jackpot type using R2, and the result of reach determination using R5, the non-reach out-of-place data table, reach A data table for determining a loss, a data table for determining a normal jackpot, and a data table for determining a probable jackpot are properly used.

  When the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of the range and the reach determination result using R5 is a non-reach out determination that does not cause reach, it is selected as the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern used for variation display A non-reach deviation determination data table is used in which the relationship with the determined variation pattern is determined as follows. The information referred to as the variation pattern in this case includes information that can specify the type of the variation pattern and the time for performing the variation display (variation display time).

  When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “normal A fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal B fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined.

  In addition, when the big hit determination result using R1 is out of reach and the reach determination result using R5 is at the time of reach reach determination for generating reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation pattern used for fluctuation display are as follows. A reach-offset data table is used in which the relationship with the variation pattern to be selected is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “0 to 49”, the “reach A fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 79”, the “reach B fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “80 to 89”, the “reach C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “90 to 99”, the “reach D fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit and the determination result of the big hit type using R2 is the normal probability variable big hit, it is selected and determined as the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation pattern used for the fluctuation display. A normal jackpot determination data table in which the relationship with the fluctuation pattern is defined as follows is used. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 19”, the “big hit A fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “20 to 79”, the “big hit B fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “80 to 99”, the “big hit C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit and the determination result of the big hit type using R2 is a probabilistic big hit, the variation selected as the variation value used for the extracted value of R4 and the variation display A probability variation jackpot determination data table whose relationship with the pattern is determined as follows is used. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 19”, the “big hit A fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. The big hit A fluctuation pattern is the same fluctuation pattern as the big hit A fluctuation pattern normally selected in the big hit determination data table. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “20 to 79”, the “big hit B fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. This big hit B fluctuation pattern is the same fluctuation pattern as the big hit B fluctuation pattern normally selected in the data table at the time of big hit determination. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “80 to 99”, the “big hit D fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined.

  FIG. 8B is a shortened time variation pattern data table that is looked up when the above-described variation time is shortened and the storage variation shortened state is controlled. In the shortened time variation pattern data table, as in the case of the normal time variation pattern data table, based on the result of jackpot determination using R1, the determination result of the jackpot type using R2, and the result of reach determination using R5. The non-reach miss determination data table, the reach miss determination data table, the normal jackpot determination data table, and the probability variable jackpot determination data table are used properly.

  When the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of the range and the reach determination result using R5 is a non-reach out determination that does not generate reach, it is selected and determined as the fluctuation pattern used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display. A non-reach deviation determination data table is used in which the relationship with the variation pattern is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, a “normal C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal D fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the big hit determination result using R1 is out of reach and the reach determination result using R5 is at the time of reach reach determination for generating reach, it is selected as the fluctuation pattern used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display. A reach error determination data table in which the relationship with the determined variation pattern is determined as follows is used. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “reach E fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “50 to 79”, the “reach F fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “80 to 89”, the “reach G fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “90 to 99”, the “reach H fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit and the determination result of the big hit type using R2 is a normal probability variable big hit, the fluctuation selected as the fluctuation pattern used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display A normal jackpot determination data table whose relationship with the pattern is defined as follows is used. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 19”, the “big hit E fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “20 to 79”, the “big hit F fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “80 to 99”, the “big hit G fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit and the determination result of the big hit type using R2 is a probabilistic big hit, the variation selected as the variation value used for the extracted value of R4 and the variation display A probability variation jackpot determination data table whose relationship with the pattern is determined as follows is used. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 19”, the “big hit E fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. This big hit E fluctuation pattern is the same fluctuation pattern as the big hit E fluctuation pattern normally selected in the big hit determination data table. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “20 to 79”, the “big hit F fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. This big hit F fluctuation pattern is the same fluctuation pattern as the big hit F fluctuation pattern normally selected in the big hit determination data table. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “80 to 99”, the “big hit H fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  The variation pattern selected in this way is indicated to the production control microcomputer 800 by transmitting a variation pattern command specifying the variation pattern from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 800. The variation pattern command is a command for instructing the start of variation display of the variation display device 9 and the contents of effects including the variation pattern in the variation display.

  In the normal time fluctuation pattern data table described above, the normal big hit determination data table and the probable change big hit determination data table are commonly used for the normal big hit and the probable big hit such as the big hit A fluctuation pattern and the big hit B fluctuation pattern (common). There are provided a variation pattern, a variation pattern dedicated to normal big hits such as a big hit C variation pattern, and a variation pattern dedicated to probability variation big hits such as a big hit D variation pattern. In addition, in the shortened time variation pattern data table described above, the normal big hit determination data table and the probable variation big hit determination data table are commonly used for the normal big hit and the probable variation big hit such as the big hit E fluctuation pattern and the big hit F fluctuation pattern (common) ), A variation pattern dedicated to normal big hits such as a big hit G variation pattern, and a variation pattern dedicated to probability variation big hits such as a big hit H variation pattern. As a result, a variation pattern command common to the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit, a variation pattern command dedicated to the normal big hit, and a variation pattern command dedicated to the probability big hit are also output as the variation pattern commands.

  Note that the variation pattern used for variation display in the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 24 when variation display is started in the variation display unit (special symbol display 8, variation display device 9) as will be described later. In a variation pattern setting process to be described later, it is determined by looking up the data table described with reference to FIG.

  Next, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 will be described. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the effect control command in a table format. In FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the command name and the content of the command are shown in association with each of the effect control commands.

  First, the variation pattern command will be described. Referring to FIG. 9, each variation pattern command indicates a command corresponding to each variation pattern described in FIG. 7.

  Next, the symbol information command will be described. The symbol information command is basically a command used to instruct a decorative symbol variation display result. The symbol information command indicates information on whether or not the time is short and information on the re-lottery display in addition to the determination result of the jackpot determination and the determination result of the type of jackpot. More specifically, the symbol information command is a command for designating information relating to re-lottery display as to whether to control off, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or probability variation jackpot.

  The command for specifying no out-of-time / time reduction is a symbol information command for designating that the variation display result is a combination of out-of-design and that it is not in the time-short state.

  The command to specify that there is no success after re-lottery at the end of the big hit, no shortage at the end of the big hit, that the normal hit is, not in the short-time state, to display the re-lottery at the end of the big hit after displaying the re-lottery during the big hit, and This is a symbol information command for designating that no improvement is made in the re-lottery display. Here, the term “upward” refers to a change from a normal big hit to a probable big hit (up) in the re-lottery display.

  The command for specifying the probability variation big hit, no time reduction, and no re-lottery is a symbol information command for specifying that the probability variation big hit is not in a time-short state and that the re-lottery display is not executed. Here, “no re-lottery” means that neither the re-lottery display during the big hit or the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is performed. Command with probability variation big hit, no short time, and completion after re-lottery during jackpot The specified command will be a promising big hit, a re-lottery display during jackpot, not in a short-time state, and will be completed in the re-lottery display during jackpot This is a symbol information command for designating. The commands specified for the probability change big hit, no short time, and after the lottery re-lottery are specified.The command should be a probable big hit, not in a short time state, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit after the big lottery re-display, This is a symbol information command for designating completion in the re-drawing display at the end of jackpot.

  The command to specify that there is no success after the re-lottery at the end of the big jackpot, short time, and the end of the big hit is that it is normally a big hit, that it is in a short-time state, that the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is displayed, This is a symbol information command for designating that no improvement is made in the re-lottery display. The command for specifying probable big hit, short time, and no re-lottery is a symbol information command for specifying that the probable big hit, being in a short time state, and not performing re-lottery display. Command with probability variation big hit, short time, and completion after re-lottery during jackpot The specified command will be a probability big hit, a re-lottery display during jackpot, a short-time state, and a successful lottery during the jackpot re-lottery display This is a symbol information command for designating. The commands specified for the probability change big hit, short time, and completion after re-lottery at the end of the big hit are the probability variable big hit, the short-time state, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit after the big lot re-lottery display, and This is a symbol information command for designating completion in the re-drawing display at the end of jackpot.

  Next, the jackpot start command will be described. Referring to FIG. 10, the jackpot start command is basically a command indicating that the jackpot gaming state starts. In this example, in addition to the information on the start of the jackpot gaming state, the information on the type of jackpot, the presence / absence of the re-lottery display, and the presence / absence of the rise is specified by the jackpot start command.

  The command to specify that there is no success after re-lottery at the normal big hit start / hit end is that the normal big hit big hit gaming state starts, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit after the big hit re-lottery display, and at the end of the big hit This is a jackpot start command for designating that the secondary re-draw display does not succeed.

  The command for specifying the probability variation jackpot start / no re-lottery is a jackpot start command for designating that the jackpot gaming state for the probability variation jackpot is started and that the re-lottery display is not executed. The command specified that there is a rise after the probabilistic jackpot start / big hit re-lottery specifies that the jackpot gaming state of the probable big hit will start, the jackpot re-lottery display, and the jackpot re-lottery display will be completed This is a jackpot start command. The command specified that there is a rise after the re-lottery at the start of the probable big hit and the end of the big hit is that the jackpot gaming state of the promising big hit starts, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit after the re-lottery display during the big hit, and the end of the big hit This is a jackpot start command for designating completion in the redraw display.

  Next, a round start command will be described. Referring to FIG. 10, the round start command is a command indicating that each round in the jackpot gaming state starts. The round start command includes a big hit first round start designation command to a fifteenth round start designation command for designating that each round of normal big hit or probable big hit with 15 rounds as the upper limit of the number of rounds starts.

  Next, the round end command will be described. Referring to FIG. 10, the round end command is a command indicating that each round in the big hit gaming state is ended. The round end command includes a first round end designation command to a fifteenth round end designation command for 15 round big hits which designates that each round of normal big hit or probable big hit with 15 rounds as the upper limit of the number of rounds ends. It is.

  Next, the ending display command will be described. Referring to FIG. 10, the ending display command is a command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is a command for designating the contents of the ending display, which is a generic term for the effect display performed at the end of the jackpot gaming state. . In this example, in addition to the information on the end of the jackpot gaming state, information on the type of jackpot, the presence / absence of the re-lottery display at the end of the jackpot, and the presence / absence of the rise is specified by the ending display command.

  The command to display the normal jackpot end / re-lottery no-probability change indication specifies that the normal jackpot big-hit gaming state ends, and that in the re-lottery display at the end of the big jackpot, the normal jackpot does not rise from the promising big hit Ending display command. End of probability variation jackpot / Display command with probability variation after re-lottery The ending display command is used to specify that the jackpot gaming state of probability variation jackpot ends, and that in the re-lottery display at the time of jackpot end, it will rise from the normal jackpot to the probability variation jackpot It is.

  End of probability variable jackpot / Big hit normal display end display designation command is to end the jackpot gaming state with probability variation jackpot, and in the big hit gaming state with probability variation jackpot, the big hit normal is not displayed at the end of the jackpot gaming state This is an ending display command for specifying end display. Here, the big hit normal end display means the end display of the big hit gaming state without re-lottery.

  In this way, in the ending display command, in addition to the information on the end of the jackpot gaming state, information on the type of the jackpot, the presence / absence of the re-lottery display at the end of the jackpot, and the presence / absence of the rise is also specified.

  When the variation display is performed in the variation display device 9, the game control microcomputer 560 sequentially transmits the variation pattern command and the symbol information command at the start of the variation display, and then the symbol stop command is issued at the end of the variation display. Sent. Therefore, when the variation display device 9 performs variation display, the effect control microcomputer 80 receives the effect control commands in the order of the variation pattern command, the symbol information command, and the symbol stop command.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation pattern command transmitted for performing variation display is not correctly received in the variation display device 9 (specifically, the symbol information command is received, but the variation pattern command is received). Even when there is no change, special variation display control is performed to execute variation display with a special variation pattern that allows the variation display device 9 to perform variation display without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

  Next, the special variation display control will be described. FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining the special variation display control. In FIG. 11, (a) and (b) show the control timings of the fluctuation display performed when the fluctuation pattern command is correctly received (indicated as “when the fluctuation pattern command is received” in the figure). c) and (d) show the control timing of the fluctuation display performed by the special fluctuation display control when the fluctuation pattern command is not received correctly (indicated as “when the fluctuation pattern command is missed” in the figure). In the following description, a variation display other than the special variation display is referred to as a general variation display, so that a general variation display and a special variation display are distinguished from each other. The general variation display is a variation pattern executed in response to the variation pattern command shown in FIG. 9, like a scroll display performed at a normal variation speed, which will be described later, and has a plurality of types as shown in FIGS. It is an effect performed in common with the variation pattern. Further, since the general variation display is a variation display performed when the variation pattern command is correctly received, it can be said that the general variation display is the same effect as the effect performed when the variation pattern command is received. A variation pattern for executing the general variation display is called a general variation pattern, and a variation pattern for executing the special variation display is called a special variation pattern. The special variation display can be defined as an effect display different from the general variation display.

  When the fluctuation pattern command is correctly received in the normal time fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is not shortened, the normal time fluctuation display of the decorative symbol is performed by the general fluctuation display at the control timing shown in FIG. When the variation pattern command is correctly received in the shortened time variation mode including the short time state where the variation time is shortened and the memory variation shortened state, the decorative symbol shortened time variation display is generally varied at the control timing shown in (b). This is done by display.

  The variation display of the decorative symbols is controlled using various timers. The timer used for controlling the variation display of the decorative design includes a variation time timer and a monitoring timer. The variation time timer is a timer that measures the elapsed time from the start of variation display when the decorative symbol variation display is performed as the variation display time, and is used for display control in variation display. The fluctuation time timer is used to determine whether or not the fluctuation display time specified by the fluctuation pattern command has elapsed in the fluctuation display by increasing the time when the fluctuation display time specified by the fluctuation pattern command has elapsed. Can do. When the variable time timer expires, a symbol stop waiting process for waiting for the reception of the symbol stop command and deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display when the symbol stop command is received is executed. When the symbol stop waiting process is being executed, it is possible to perform control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display in response to the reception of the symbol stop command after the variable time timer has expired. .

  The monitoring timer is a timer for measuring the variation display time when the decorative symbol variation display is performed in the above-described symbol stop waiting process, and after the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command has elapsed (variation variation). It is used to manage the time to wait for the symbol stop command after the time timer expires). The watch timer expires when a predetermined time elapses, but if a symbol stop command is received by that time, the decorative symbol variation display is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed at that time. If the symbol stop command is not received by the time, the decorative symbol variation display is stopped at the time up, and the display result is derived and displayed.

  In the case of FIGS. 11A and 11B, the timer value T1 for the general variation pattern, which is the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the received variation pattern command, as the timer value of the variation time timer. Is used, and a timer value T2 for a predetermined general variation pattern is used as the timer value of the monitoring timer. In the normal time variation mode, the variation display time of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8A is set as the timer value T1 of the variation time timer in accordance with the received variation pattern command. In this example, since the shortest fluctuation pattern is 10 seconds and the longest fluctuation pattern is 25 seconds, the timer value T1 is 10 seconds to 25 seconds (10 seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, or 25 seconds). The timer value within the range will be set. In the shortened time variation mode, the variation display time of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8B is set as the timer value T1 of the variation time timer in accordance with the received variation pattern command. In this example, since the shortest fluctuation pattern is 5 seconds and the longest fluctuation pattern is 10 seconds, the timer value T1 is a timer value within a range of 5 seconds to 10 seconds (5 seconds or 10 seconds). Will be set.

  A predetermined timer value of 1 second is set as the timer value T2 of the monitoring timer. As a result, after the lapse of the variation display time designated by the variation pattern command, if one second elapses without receiving the symbol stop command, the display result of the variation display is forcibly derived and displayed at that time. Therefore, in the case of FIG. 11 (a), the variation display with the general variation pattern is performed within the range of the shortest 10 seconds to the longest 26 seconds. In the case of FIG. 11B, the variation display with the general variation pattern is performed within the range of the shortest 5 seconds to the longest 11 seconds.

  In the general variation pattern, when the variation display time from the start of variation display becomes the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command, the player feels uncomfortable with the decorative combination of the predetermined stop symbols. In order to be able to display the stop without giving a signal, at the timing before the predetermined time from that point, the fluctuation speed of the symbol during the fluctuation display is decelerated from the predetermined normal fluctuation speed to the predetermined pre-stop speed, and moreover than the symbol to be stopped. The number of symbols in the display order before the symbol display (when the variable display is performed at the decelerated fluctuation speed before the symbol stops, depending on the relationship between the symbol display order (arrangement order) and the fluctuation speed, The symbol displayed before the predetermined time, for example, the symbol to be stopped in the variation display at the decelerated variation speed is, for example, “7”. If it is a pattern and it is displayed in a variable manner for three symbols within the predetermined time, for example, the symbol “4” becomes the symbol a few times before the predetermined symbol) is displayed in a manner that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. Control is performed to forcibly replace the symbol inside and continue the variable display. When symbols are replaced during such variation display, when the variation display time becomes the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command by shifting the display order of the symbols during variation display, The predetermined symbols can be stopped and displayed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

  When the fluctuation pattern command is not correctly received in the normal time fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is not shortened, the normal time fluctuation display of the decorative symbol is performed at the control timing shown in (c). When the variation pattern command is not correctly received in the shortened time variation mode including the short time state in which the variation time is shortened and the memory variation shortened state, the decorative symbol shortened time variation display is performed at the control timing shown in (d). It is.

  In the case of (c) and (d) of FIG. 11, the timer value T3 for the special variation pattern is used as the timer value of the variation time timer, and the predetermined special variation pattern is used as the timer value of the monitoring timer. The timer value T4 is used.

When the fluctuation pattern command is not correctly received, in the normal time fluctuation mode, as shown in (c), as a timer value T3 of the fluctuation time timer, a fluctuation display time for a predetermined special fluctuation pattern of 8 seconds is set. Is set. In this pachinko machine 1, the above-described symbol stop waiting process is not executed unless the variation time timer is up and the variation display is managed by the monitoring timer, so even if a symbol stop command is received. However, the control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display is not performed.
When the variation pattern command is not correctly received, the variation display time specified by the first variation pattern command cannot be grasped on the side of the production control microcomputer 800, so that any variation pattern is selected. In order to obtain and display the display result immediately when the symbol stop command is received, the fluctuation time timer is timed up before the fluctuation display time in the shortest fluctuation pattern in the normal time fluctuation mode elapses. The symbol stop waiting process needs to be in an execution state. For this reason, in this example, since the shortest fluctuation pattern is 10 seconds in the normal time fluctuation mode, the timer value T3 has a fluctuation display time of the shortest fluctuation pattern in order to be able to deal with all fluctuation patterns. Shorter than the predetermined time (8 seconds).

  Further, when the variation pattern command is not correctly received, in the variation state between the shortening, as shown in (d), as the timer value T3 of the variation time timer, the variation for a predetermined special variation pattern of 3 seconds is used. Display time is set. In the shortened time variation mode, since the shortest variation pattern is 5 seconds, in order to be able to cope with all variation patterns, the timer value T3 is a predetermined time (less than the variation display time of the shortest variation pattern). 3 seconds).

  In the variation display (general variation display) with the general variation pattern, the player can visually recognize what symbols are variably displayed in what arrangement order even at the normal variation speed described above. The symbols are displayed one after another. Therefore, if the fluctuation pattern command is not received correctly, for example, during the general fluctuation display in the general fluctuation pattern, the predetermined display result is derived and displayed immediately when the symbol stop command is received. When the display control is performed, a phenomenon may occur in which a symbol different from the symbol that is variably displayed according to the arrangement order visually recognized by the player is suddenly interrupted and displayed as a stopped symbol. It is considered that the display content may be uncomfortable. Therefore, in the special variation pattern, when the variation pattern command is not correctly received, the display control for deriving and displaying the predetermined display result is performed immediately when the symbol stop command is received. However, the variation display (special variation display) is performed in a display mode that does not give the player a sense of incongruity. Details of the variation display mode in the special variation pattern will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in (c) and (d), the range of the variation display time of the special variation pattern is matched to the range of the variation display time of the general variation pattern. Specifically, since the longest display time of the general variation pattern in the normal time variation mode is 26 seconds as shown in (a), the special variation pattern in the normal time variation mode is shown in (c). The timer value T4 of the monitoring timer for the special fluctuation pattern in the normal time fluctuation mode is set to a predetermined special fluctuation timer value of 18 seconds so that the longest time of the fluctuation display is 26 seconds. Thus, by combining the timer value T3 (8 seconds) of the variation time timer and the timer value T4 (18 seconds) of the monitoring timer, in the special variation pattern in the normal time variation mode, 8 seconds after the start of variation display. The control timing in which the display result can be derived and displayed in response to the reception of the symbol stop command is within the range of ˜26 seconds. The display can be executed.

  Further, since the longest display time of the general variation pattern in the shortened time variation mode is 11 seconds as shown in (b), the variation of the special variation pattern in the shortened time variation mode is as shown in (c). The timer value T4 of the special variation pattern monitoring timer in the shortened time variation mode is set to a predetermined special variation timer value of 8 seconds so that the maximum display time is 11 seconds. Thus, by combining the timer value T3 (3 seconds) of the above-described variation time timer and the timer value T4 (8 seconds) of the monitoring timer, the special variation pattern in the shortened time variation mode is 3 seconds after the start of variation display. The range of up to 11 seconds is the control timing at which the display result can be derived and displayed according to the reception of the symbol stop command, and the fluctuation in the fluctuation display time in the range of 5 to 11 seconds is the same as the fluctuation display in the general fluctuation pattern The display can be executed.

  As the special variation pattern, a special variation pattern randomly selected from a plurality of types of predetermined special variation patterns is executed. The special variation pattern includes a first special variation pattern and a second special variation pattern for each of the normal time variation mode and the shortened time variation mode. In each of (c) and (d), the control timing of the first special variation pattern and the control timing of the second special variation pattern are shown side by side.

  The first special variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the variation display of the same type as that of the general variation display is performed for a predetermined time from the beginning of the variation display and then the variation variation display is performed until the end of the variation display. Here, the special variation display is a variation display performed in such a manner that a predetermined display result can be derived and displayed at the time of reception of the symbol stop command at any timing during the variation display. The predetermined time for performing the same type of variation display as the general variation display in the first special variation pattern is, for example, 4 seconds in the normal time variation mode and 2 in the reduced time variation mode, as shown in (c) and (d). It is set to a time shorter than the timer value T3 of the variable time timer, such as second. As a result, in the first special variation pattern, the same variation display as the general variation display is once performed, but before the timing at which the display result can be derived and displayed, the variation display same as the general variation display is switched to the special variation display. Will be.

  As in the first special variation pattern shown in (c), in the first special variation pattern in the normal time variation mode, for example, the same type of variation as the general variation display is performed for 4 seconds after the start of the variation display. After that, a special variation display capable of deriving and displaying a predetermined display result regardless of the timing at which the symbol stop command is received is performed within a range of 6 seconds to 22 seconds. Also, like the first special variation pattern shown in (d), in the first special variation pattern in the shortened time variation mode, for example, the same type of variation display as the general variation display is performed for 2 seconds after the start of variation display. After that, the special variation display is performed within the range of 3 seconds to 9 seconds.

  As shown in (c) and (d), the second special variation pattern is a variation pattern in which only special variation display is performed from the start of variation display to the end of variation display. As a result, in the second special variation pattern, the display result determined in advance is derived and displayed at any timing over the entire period from the start of variation display to the end of variation display. It becomes possible. For each of the normal time variation mode and the shortened time variation mode, the first special variation pattern and the second special variation pattern become special variation display after general variation display, and special throughout the variation display period. Although the display mode of the image differs depending on the point of the variable display, the timer value T3 for managing the variable display time is set to the same value, and the timer value T4 of the monitoring timer for the special fluctuation pattern is the same value And control for managing the time of the variable display is performed. With such a timer setting, for example, in the second special variation pattern in the normal time variation mode, such as the second special variation pattern shown in FIG. Only the special variation display is performed within the range. Further, for example, in the second special variation pattern in the shortened time variation mode as in the second special variation pattern shown in (d), the special variation display is within a range of 5 to 11 seconds from the start of the variation display. Only will be done.

Next, an example of the effect display on the variable display device 9 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 12 is a display screen diagram illustrating an example of effect display when the variable display device 9 performs variable display. In FIG. 12, (a) to (j) show a series of effect displays. In FIG. 12, as an example of the effect display, the effect display when a big hit is shown.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in (a), the variable display is started simultaneously for the left symbol 91, the middle symbol 92, and the right symbol 93 of the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9 (downward in the figure). The arrow indicates that the symbol is changing in a general changing display mode such as scrolling). The left symbol 91, the middle symbol 92, and the right symbol 93 are in a predetermined order (the order of the left symbol 91, the right symbol 93, and the middle symbol 92) according to the passage of time from the start of fluctuation. Sequential stops are displayed. When the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command elapses from the start of variation display, an all symbol stop command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, and the effect control microcomputer 800 that has received the all symbol stop command is received. Thus, as shown in (b), all the symbols of the left symbol 91, the middle symbol 92, and the right symbol 93 are stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.

  When the big hit display result is derived and displayed as shown in (b), as shown in (c), the big hit start display indicating that the big hit gaming state is started is performed. Then, as shown in (d), the fact that it is the first round is displayed, the big hit gaming state is started, and the round of the big hit gaming state proceeds.

  And when it is determined that the re-lottery display during the big hit is performed, during the sixth and seventh round interval period before the seventh round in the big hit gaming state is started, ) And (f), a lottery re-lottery display is performed. Here, the inter-round interval period is a period that is an interval from the end of the previous round to the start of the next round, and the time of the period is predetermined. In the jackpot re-lottery display, as shown in (e), the fact that it is a re-lottery display is displayed, and an image of a target game in which the character 901 hits an arrow is displayed. That is, the big lot re-lottery display is performed in a mini game format, and the result of the lottery indicates the re-lottery result. Note that the re-lottery display is not limited to the display example shown in the figure, and any display that allows the player to grasp that the re-lottery display is being performed may be used. Any display may be used, such as performing an effect of deriving and displaying.

  As a result of the re-lottery display, if the arrow hits a target high-probability area as a display result of the target game, for example, “high probability confirmed” is displayed as a result of the re-lottery display during the big hit, etc. It is shown that it will rise to a promising big hit. On the other hand, if the arrow hits a low-probability area other than the high-probability area provided as a target game display result, a probable big hit such as "Sorry" shown in the figure as a result of the re-lottery display during the big hit Indicates that it will not improve.

  When the jackpot re-lottery display in the inter-round interval period between the sixth round and the seventh round is completed, the fact that the seventh round is started is displayed as shown in (g), and the seventh round is started. The Thereafter, for example, when the big hit gaming state continues until 15 rounds, which is the upper limit value of the number of rounds, and the big hit gaming state is ended, a big hit end display indicating that the big hit gaming state is ended is performed as shown in (h). . When the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is performed, as shown in (i) and (j), a hit game similar to the re-lottery display during the big win is displayed. The display result of the re-lottery display is shown in the same manner as above. As a result of the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit, when the probability rises to the probability variation big hit, for example, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, as a result of the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit, it is indicated that the probability change big hit such as “sorry” is not achieved when the probability big hit is not achieved.

  When the big win end re-lottery display is performed, the effect display including the big hit end display shown in (h) and the big hit end re-lottery display shown in (i) and (j) is performed as an ending display. When the big hit normal end display is performed, an effect display including a big hit end display shown in (h) and a predetermined big hit normal end display is performed as an ending display.

  FIG. 13 is a display screen diagram illustrating a first display example of the variation display with the first special variation pattern among the special variation patterns. In FIG. 13, (a) to (f) show a series of effect displays when the result is a display error. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns are provided as the first special variation pattern, and here, as the first display example, an example of performing an effect display that conceals a decorative design using a curtain is performed. Will be explained.

  FIG. 13A shows the display result of the decorative symbols derived and displayed in the previous variation display. Then, in order to start a new variation display, as shown in the figure, after the variation pattern command is transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560, the symbol information command is transmitted. When the variation pattern command is not received by (× in the figure), as shown in FIGS. 13 (b) and 13 (c), the decorative symbol variation display starts from the time when the symbol information command is received. Is done.

  In the case of the first special variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 13C, the same type of variation display as the general variation display is performed for a predetermined time. As shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, the time during which the same type of variation display as the general variation display is performed differs between the normal time variation mode and the shortened time variation mode. Then, after the end of the general variation display, as shown in FIGS. 13D and 13E, the special variation display is started subsequently. In the special variation display in this case, the character 905 closes the curtain 906 and displays an image that conceals the decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 by the curtain 906 so that the player cannot identify the symbol that is changing. An effect display is performed. When the symbol stop command is received or when the monitoring timer in which the timer value T4 for the special variation pattern is set up, the display result is derived and displayed as shown in (f) of FIG. . In the case of FIG. 13, as an example of the display result, a case where the display result is derived and displayed is shown. However, when the symbol information command indicates that the jackpot display result is displayed, The result is derived and displayed. When the display result is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol being variably displayed is concealed by the curtain 906. Therefore, when the display result is derived and displayed, the player does not feel uncomfortable with the derived and displayed symbol. Can be.

  FIG. 14 is a display screen diagram illustrating a second display example of the variation display with the first special variation pattern among the special variation patterns. In FIG. 14, (a) to (e) show a series of effect displays when the result is a display error. In FIG. 14, as a second display example of the variation display with the first special variation pattern, an example of performing an effect display that conceals a decorative design using a high-speed variation display that performs variation display at a predetermined high speed is performed. explain.

  The display screen diagram of FIG. 14 is different from that of FIG. 13 in place of the special variation display that hides the decorative design during the variation display as shown in FIGS. By displaying an image that displays the decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 at high speed as shown in d), an effect display in which the player cannot specify the changing symbol is performed. Here, the speed of the high-speed fluctuation display means a speed at which the player cannot specify the changing symbol. When the symbol stop command is received or when the monitoring timer in which the timer value T4 for the special variation pattern is set up, the display result is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. . In the case of FIG. 14, as an example of the display result, a case where the display result is derived and displayed is shown. However, when the symbol information command indicates that the jackpot display result is displayed, The result is derived and displayed. When the display result is derived and displayed, it is in a form in which the decorative symbol being variably displayed cannot be specified by the high-speed variation display. Therefore, when the display result is derived and displayed, the player It is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity.

  As the special variation display in the first special variation pattern, in addition to the above-described special variation display, other special variations such as a special variation display for performing an effect display for hiding a decorative design using a bomb or the like shown in FIG. A variable display is also used.

  FIG. 15 is a display screen diagram illustrating a first display example of the variation display in the second special variation pattern among the special variation patterns. In FIG. 15, (a) to (e) show a series of effect displays when the big hit display result is obtained. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns are provided as the second special variation pattern, and here, as the first display example, an example of performing an effect display that conceals a decorative design using a bomb is performed. Will be explained.

  FIG. 15A shows the display result of the decorative symbols derived and displayed in the previous variation display. Then, in order to start a new variation display, as shown in the figure, after the variation pattern command is transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560, the symbol information command is transmitted. When the variation pattern command is not received by (X in the figure), as shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C, the special variation display is started when the symbol information command is received. The As shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D, the special variation display in the second special variation pattern is continuously performed from the start of the variation display to the display of the display result.

  In the special variation display in this case, as shown in FIG. 15C, the bomb 907 explodes, and as shown in FIG. 15D, the decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 are displayed by the smoke 908 accompanying the explosion. By displaying the image to be concealed, an effect display is performed in which the player cannot specify the changing symbol. When the symbol stop command is received or when the monitoring timer in which the timer value for the special variation pattern is set up, the display result is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. In the case of FIG. 15, the case where the jackpot display result is derived and displayed is shown as an example of the display result. However, when the symbol information command indicates that the display result is out of display, the display result is out of display. The result is derived and displayed. When the display result is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol being variably displayed is concealed by the smoke 908. Therefore, when the display result is derived and displayed, the player does not feel uncomfortable with the derived and displayed symbol. Can be.

  FIG. 16 is a display screen diagram illustrating a second display example of the variation display in the second special variation pattern among the special variation patterns. In FIG. 16, (a) to (d) show a series of effect displays when the jackpot display result is obtained. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns are provided as the second special variation pattern. Here, as a second display example, a high-speed variation display that performs variation display at a predetermined high speed is provided. A description will be given of an example in which an effect display that conceals a decorative design is performed using.

  FIG. 16A shows the display result of the decorative symbol derived and displayed in the previous variation display. Then, in order to start a new variation display, as shown in the figure, after the variation pattern command is transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560, the symbol information command is transmitted. When the variation pattern command is not received by (× in the figure), the special variation display is started when the symbol information command is received, as shown in FIGS. The As shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, the special variation display in the second special variation pattern is continuously performed from the start of the variation display to the display of the display result.

  In the special fluctuation display in this case, as shown in FIG. 16C, an image for displaying the decorative symbols 91, 92, and 93 at high speed fluctuation display is displayed in the same manner as the high speed fluctuation display shown in FIG. Thereby, the effect display which makes the aspect which a player cannot specify the symbol in change is performed. When the symbol stop command is received or when the monitoring timer in which the timer value T4 for the special variation pattern is set up, the display result is derived and displayed as shown in (d) of FIG. . In the case of FIG. 16, as an example of the display result, a case where the display result is derived and displayed is shown. However, when the symbol information command indicates that the display is a jackpot display result, the jackpot display is displayed as the display result. The result is derived and displayed. When the display result is derived and displayed, it is in a form in which the decorative symbol being variably displayed cannot be specified by the high-speed variation display. Therefore, when the display result is derived and displayed, the player It is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity.

  As the special variation display in the second special variation pattern, in addition to the above-described special variation display, other special variations such as a special variation display that performs an effect display that conceals a decorative design using the curtain shown in FIG. A variable display is also used.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIGS. 17 and 18 are main processes executed by the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is a flowchart which shows. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, The main processing after S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 is started. In the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first sets the interruption prohibited (S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (S3). In S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set the mode to indicate the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the game control microcomputer 560 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (S4). By the process of S4, the CTC (counter / timer) and the PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

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

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 proceeds to a clear signal check process, and checks whether or not the clear switch-on flag is set (S7). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the clear signal is off, a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) is set, and then the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, the state of the clear signal may be reconfirmed again after a predetermined delay time. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch on flag is not set, data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) is performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. It is confirmed whether or not (S8). When power supply stops, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the power supply stop processing, that is, stores the control state at the time of power supply stop. It is determined that When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not being performed, the game control microcomputer 560 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined based on the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process depending on the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is merely an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the game control microcomputer 560 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (S9). Clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the game control microcomputer 560 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as a checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power 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 may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the processes of S10 to S14) that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped. To do.

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

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

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

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, a ball out flag, etc. Accordingly, an initial value is set in a flag for selectively performing processing. In addition, a bit corresponding to the output port that outputs the connection confirmation signal in the output port buffer is set (corresponding to the ON state of the connection confirmation signal).

  The game control microcomputer 560 sets the initial address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S13), and issues an initialization command for initializing the sub-board according to the contents. Processing to transmit to the sub-board is executed (S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the variable display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used. Here, the sub-board means a board (for example, an effect control board 80 or the like) on which a circuit that performs control in response to a control signal such as a command from the main board 31 is formed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the game control process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs during the execution of the main process, specifically, in the period when the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of S17 to S19 in FIG. 18, the game control microcomputer 560 A game control process is executed in a timer interrupt process activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt. This timer interruption process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 560 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not it is turned on) ( S101). Next, detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state of these is determined ( Switch processing: S102). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one. Each switch timer is used to determine that each switch has been normally turned on when the value of each timer has exceeded a predetermined value, that is, when each switch has been turned on continuously for a predetermined time. Used.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether the initial value is set to be updated when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value in the random number circuit setting process of S15, and the random number circuit 503 is set. The initial value input to is updated (initial value update processing: S103). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number used for the game control (random number update process: S104). Specifically, in the random number update process in S104, the values of R2 to R7 described above are updated.

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a special symbol process (S106). In the special symbol process control, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. . The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Also, normal symbol process processing is performed (S107). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs processing for setting various effect control commands including commands related to the decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the special symbols in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitting the effect control commands (decorative symbol commands). Control processing: S108). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the decorative symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variation display period) is the same.

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals from the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, etc. (S110). Specifically, a payout command signal such as a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on turning on the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a and the like. . A payout control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in response to receiving a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the increase / decrease of the reserved memory number, and when the start memory is received and the reserved memory number increases, or when the variable display is started and the reserved memory number decreases, When the number of reserved memories changes, a storage process for transmitting a reserved memory number command that can specify the number of reserved memories is executed (S111). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be confirmed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, is executed (S112). Further, a solenoid output process (S113) is executed for instructing the output circuit 59 to drive various solenoids when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In order to switch the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20 to the open state or the closed state, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning opening, the output circuit 59 is connected to the solenoids 16, 21, 21A is driven.

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started periodically (for example, every 2 ms). In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. It may be executed in the main process based on the setting. Further, the processing of S102 to S115 (excluding S109 and S112) corresponds to game control processing for controlling the progress of the game.

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

  Also, for example, in the timer interrupt process, the switch process (S102), the decorative symbol command control process (S108), and the interrupt count process (counting the number of times the timer interrupt process described above is executed) are included in the game control process. Only the process) may be executed, and other processes in the game control process may be executed in the main process. In this case, in the loop process from S17 to S19 in the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the processes of S103 to S107 and S110 to S116 (except S112) among the game control processes (described above). Does not include interrupt count processing.

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

  Next, the special symbol process (S106) in the main process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560. If the start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on, that is, the game ball is turned into the start winning opening 14 in the game control microcomputer 560. If a start winning to win a prize has occurred (S131), a start opening switch passing process (S132) is performed, and then any one of S140 to S147 is performed according to the internal state.

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

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

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141): When a big hit is made, the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined based on the extracted value of R2 for determining the big hit type / hit symbol. When it comes off, the off symbol is determined based on the extracted value of R3 for determining the off symbol. Further, when a big hit is made, a process (decorative symbol information determining process) for determining predetermined information (information regarding re-lottery display) on the variable display of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 is performed, and the decorative symbol to be derived and displayed is displayed. A symbol information command for designating information is set. The symbol information command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S142.

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (S144): Control is performed so that symbols that are variably displayed on each of the special symbol indicator 8 and the variable display device 9 are stopped. Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S114 of FIG. Then, a symbol stop command for stopping the decorative symbol is set. The symbol stop command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. If the big hit flag is set, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S145. Otherwise, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S140.

  Pre-winner opening process (S145): Data related to the control of the big hit gaming state is set, such as setting the execution time of the special prize process opening process in the special symbol process timer, and the special symbol process flag is shifted to S146. Update to More specifically, in S145, the jackpot game such as the setting of the upper limit of the number of rounds that can be continued in the jackpot gaming state, the setting of the upper limit of the opening time of the big winning opening, and the setting of the interval period between each round Data necessary for state control is set. Also, a process for transmitting a big hit start command to the effect control board 80 is performed.

  Opening process of the big winning opening (S146): Confirming the establishment of the starting condition of each round in the big hit gaming state, and performing the starting process of each round to open the big winning opening, and for each round such as a round start command A process for transmitting an effect control command for displaying the effect to the effect control board 80 is performed. Then, during each round, in-round processing such as management of the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening is performed. After that, it is confirmed that the end condition of each round in the big hit gaming state is satisfied. When the end condition is satisfied, a process for checking whether the continuous condition of the big hit gaming state is satisfied is performed and a round end command is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Process to do. If the continuation condition is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the next round. Further, when the continuation condition for the big hit gaming state is not satisfied, or when all the rounds are finished, that is, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the processing for transmitting the above-mentioned ending display command is performed. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S147.

  Big hit end processing (S147): As display control when the big hit gaming state is ended, control for causing the microcomputer 800 for effect control as described above to perform the ending display as described above is performed. Then, the special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S140.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S140) in the special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing in the special symbol normal processing.

  First, the value of the hold storage counter is checked to determine whether or not the hold storage number is “0” (S31). The special symbol normal process is executed when the special symbol display unit 8 does not display the variation of the special symbol and is not in the big hit game. If the number of reserved storage is 0, the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more (S31a). When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to S32 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved storage number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S31b). When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, the memory fluctuation that is a flag used for performing the memory fluctuation reduction control that is performed as a control for reducing the fluctuation display time of the special symbol when the number of reserved memories increases. The shortening flag is set (S31c), and the process proceeds to S32 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state is set, and the process directly proceeds to S32 so as not to perform the memory fluctuation reduction control. When the memory variation shortening flag is set in this way, a variation pattern whose variation display time is shortened in the variation pattern setting process of S142 is selected. As a result, when the number of reserved memories becomes a predetermined number or more in a state that is not in the time-saving state, the number of reserved memories can be quickly digested by reducing the special symbol variation display time.

  In S32, each random number (numerical data) stored in the reserved memory buffer corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S32). Is decremented by 1 (the count value of the pending storage counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (S33). That is, each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To do. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the numbers of reserved memories are extracted always matches the order of the numbers of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3, and 4. . That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the big hit determination random number (the extracted data of R1) is read from the random number buffer area (S34), and the big hit determination process is executed (S35). In the big hit determination process, the following process is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set. When the probability change flag is set (when the probability change state is entered, it is set in the special game process of FIG. 29 described later), the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot determination is preset as the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change. When the probability variation flag is not set, one value predetermined as a non-probability variation big hit determination value is set as the big hit determination value used for the big hit determination. Then, the big hit determination random number read in S34 and the big hit determination value are compared, and when the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit determination is performed, and when these do not match, the big hit is not determined, Decide to be out of place.

  As a result of the big hit determination process, if it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S36), a big hit flag is set (S37). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141) (S38), and the process returns.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S41). When the big hit flag is not set, a random number is extracted from R3, and a special symbol off symbol is determined based on the extracted value (S46). That is, based on the random number extracted from R3, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result is determined from the symbols “0” and the even symbols “2, 4, 6, 8” which are outliers. Then, the process proceeds to S47.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set, the big hit type of which type of big hit is selected from the normal big hit and the probable big hit based on the extracted value of R2 extracted at the time of start winning and read in S32 And a jackpot symbol are determined (S42). Then, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit in the determination of S42 (S43). When it is determined that the probability variation big hit is made, a probability variation big hit flag indicating that the probability variation big hit is determined for the variation display performed in the variation display unit is set (S44), and the process proceeds to S45. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is not made, the process directly proceeds to S45.

  In S45, a decorative symbol information determination process, which is a process for determining predetermined information related to the variable display of decorative symbols, is executed, and the process proceeds to S47. In this decorative symbol information determination process, for example, it is determined whether or not a re-lottery display is to be performed, and as the re-lottery display, only the big-hit re-lottery display, execution of the big-hit re-lottery display, and re- It is determined which of the two types of lottery display is selected. Then, when performing the re-lottery display, as a flag indicating that the re-lottery is executed, depending on the determination result, the big-hit re-lottery flag indicating that only the big-hit re-lottery display is executed, and the big-hit re-lottery display And a jackpot end re-lottery flag indicating that both of the jackpot end re-lottery display are executed are set. Details of the decorative symbol information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S47, processing for selecting a symbol information command to be transmitted is performed. In S47, the symbol information command is specifically selected as follows. When the off symbol is determined in S46, that is, when the big hit flag is not set, and the above time reduction flag or memory fluctuation reduction flag is not set, the above-mentioned command for specifying no off time / short time is used as the symbol information command. When the above-mentioned time shortening flag or the memory fluctuation shortening flag is set, the above-mentioned command with the absence / time shortening is selected as the symbol information command.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set, the symbol information command is selected as follows. If the above-mentioned probability variation big hit flag is not set, the big lottery end re-lottery flag is set, and the above-mentioned short time flag or memory fluctuation shortening flag is not set, the normal big hit, no short time, after the big lottery re-lottery Select the no finish command. In addition, when the above-mentioned probability variation big hit flag is not set, the big lottery re-lottery flag is set, and the above-mentioned short time flag or memory fluctuation shortening flag is set, the normal big hit, short time is present, and the big hit end re- After the lottery, select the no finish designation command.

  Also, when the probability variation big hit flag is set, neither re-lottery flag is set, and the above-mentioned time-short flag or memory fluctuation shortening flag is not set, the probability variable big hit / no time-short / no re-lottery designation command is selected To do. Also, when the probability variation big hit flag is set, neither re-lottery flag is set, and the above-mentioned time-short flag or memory fluctuation shortening flag is set, the probability variable big-hit, short-time, no re-lottery designation command is selected To do.

  In addition, when the probability variation big hit flag is set, the big lot hitting re-lottery flag is set, and the above-mentioned time reduction flag or memory fluctuation shortening flag is not set, there is a rise after the probability variation big hit, no time reduction, big hit big re-lottery Select the specified command. In addition, when the probable big hit flag is set, the big lot re-lottery flag is set, and the above-mentioned time-short flag or memory fluctuation shortening flag is set, there is a probable big hit, short time, and big lottery after the big lot Select the specified command.

  In addition, when the probable big hit flag is set, the re-lottery flag at the end of the big hit is set, and the above-mentioned short-time flag or memory fluctuation shortening flag is not set, the probable big hit, no short-time, and the lottery end lottery Select the command that has a successor. In addition, when the probable big hit flag is set, the big lottery re-lottery flag is set, and when the above-mentioned short-time flag or memory fluctuation shortening flag is set, there is a probable big hit, short time, re-lottery at the end of big hit Select the command that has a successor.

  Next, data indicating the symbol information command selected in S47 is stored in the symbol information command storage area provided in the RAM 55 for transmission after transmission of the variation pattern command (S48). When the symbol information command is stored in this way, it is transmitted after the variation pattern command is transmitted as shown in FIG. The data indicating the symbol information command stored in this way is cleared after the setting for transmitting the symbol information command is made. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S142) (S49), and the process returns.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol information determination process (S45) in the special symbol stop symbol setting process. In the decorative symbol information determination process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, by determining whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag is set, it is determined whether or not the variable display is determined to be a probability variation jackpot (S51). When it is determined that the decision to make a promising big hit is not made, it is the case that the decision is made to make a normal big hit, and the process proceeds to S55 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the decision has been made to make a probable big hit, numerical data is extracted from R7, and based on the extracted value, the re-lottery display is displayed using the re-lottery display selection table as described above. When performing the re-lottery display, as the re-lottery display, only the jackpot re-lottery display is executed, and both the jackpot re-lottery display and the jackpot re-lottery display are executed. It is determined which one to select (S52). In the case of the present embodiment, when the big lottery re-lottery display is executed when the big hit is normal, the big lottery end re-lottery display is also executed. When it is determined that the re-lottery display is not performed, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the re-lottery display is performed, the process proceeds to S54 described later.

  In S54, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to display the lottery again at the end of the big hit. Specifically, when it is determined in S52 that the re-lottery display is made at the end of the big hit, it is necessary to perform the re-lottery display during the big hit and at the end of the big hit, so the process proceeds to S55. In S55, the big lottery re-lottery flag is set and the process returns. As a result, when it is determined that the re-lottery display will be performed at the end of the big hit when the normal big hit and when the re-lottery display is performed when the probability variable big hit is reached, A lottery display is shown. On the other hand, when it is determined in S54 that it is not necessary to display the re-lottery at the end of the big hit, it is a time to display the re-lottery only during the big hit, so the big lot re-lottery flag is set (S56) and the process returns. . As a result, when the re-lottery display is performed when the probable big hit is reached, it is indicated that the re-lottery display is performed only during the big hit when it is determined not to display the re-lottery at the end of the big hit.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S142) in the special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing in the variation pattern setting processing.

  First, by determining whether or not the big hit flag set in S37 is set, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the variable display is a big hit (S61). When it is determined that the big hit is not determined, the process proceeds to S65 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is determined, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned time reduction flag or storage fluctuation reduction flag is set (S62).

  When it is determined that the time reduction flag or the storage fluctuation shortening flag is not set, the normal time fluctuation state is set, and therefore, as a data table used for determining the fluctuation pattern, among the normal time fluctuation pattern data tables, A variation pattern data table corresponding to the type of jackpot is selected (S63), and the process proceeds to S69a described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag or the memory fluctuation shortening flag is set, the state is the state in which the shortening time fluctuation is performed. Therefore, as the data table used to determine the fluctuation pattern, the shortening time fluctuation pattern data table Among them, a variation pattern data table corresponding to the type of jackpot is selected (S64), and the process proceeds to 69a described later.

  Further, when the process proceeds to S65, since it is determined that the fluctuation display result is out of the range, a random number is extracted from R5, and the reach determination as described above is performed based on the extracted value. The reach determination result in this case is stored as data such as a reach flag. Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag or the memory fluctuation reduction flag is set (S66).

  When it is determined in S66 that the time reduction flag or the memory fluctuation shortening flag is not set, the normal time fluctuation is in a state of being performed, so that the normal time fluctuation pattern data table is used as the data table used for determining the fluctuation pattern. Among them, either the non-reach deviation determination data table or the reach deviation determination data table is selected according to the presence or absence of the reach based on the determination result of the reach determination in S65 (S67), and the process proceeds to S69a described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S66 that the time reduction flag or the storage fluctuation shortening flag is set, the reduction time fluctuation is in a state of being performed, and therefore, the shortening time fluctuation pattern data is used as a data table used for determining the fluctuation pattern. Of the tables, either the non-reach deviation determination data table or the reach deviation determination data table is selected according to the presence or absence of the reach based on the determination result of the reach determination in S65 (S68). move on.

  In S69a, it is determined whether or not the memory fluctuation shortening flag is set. When it is determined that the memory fluctuation shortening flag is set, the memory fluctuation shortening flag is reset (S69b), and the process proceeds to S70. On the other hand, when it is determined that the memory fluctuation shortening flag is not set, the process proceeds to S70 as it is. Thus, whether or not to change to the memory fluctuation shortening state is determined every time the fluctuation display is performed.

  In S70, a random number is extracted from R4, and based on the extracted value, a variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern data table selected in S63, S64, S67, and S68. Then, the special symbol display 8 performs a process for starting the variation display of the special symbol (S71). Specifically, a driving signal for starting the special symbol variation display is set on the special symbol display 8, and the driving signal is output in S114 of FIG. Then, a setting (command set) for transmitting a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern selected in S72 is performed (S72). When the variation pattern command is set in this way, the variation pattern command is output in S108 of FIG. Thereafter, a setting (command set) for transmitting the symbol information command indicated by the data stored in S48 is performed (S73). When such a setting for transmitting the symbol information command is performed, the data stored in S48 is cleared. When the symbol information command is set in this way, after the variation pattern command is output, the symbol information command is output in S108 of FIG.

  Then, based on the selected variation pattern, the special symbol display timer 8 sets the variation display time in the special symbol process timer, and then the special symbol process timer is started (S74). The special symbol process timer is a timer used for managing the variable display time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (S143) (S75), and the process returns.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S144) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, a process for stopping the special symbol variation display is performed (S80). Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the variation display of the special symbol for which the variation display is performed on the special symbol display 8 is set, and the drive signal is output in S114 of FIG. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the stop symbol determined as described above. Further, a setting (command set) for transmitting a symbol stop command is performed (S81). The symbol stop command is a command for designating (specifying) that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 is stopped. The symbol stop command set in S81 is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. When receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control microcomputer 800 executes control for stopping the variation display of the decorative symbol on the variation display device 9 and deriving and displaying the display result.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S82). When the time reduction flag is not set, that is, when it is not the time reduction state, the process proceeds to S86 described later. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is reset, that is, when the time reduction state is set, “1” is subtracted from the time reduction counter (S83). Here, the time reduction counter is a counting means used for managing the duration of the time reduction state. The time reduction counter is set to a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) in the special game processing described later with reference to FIG. 29, and is subtracted and updated one by one in S83 each time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed once. .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S84). When the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to S86 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the hour / hour counter is “0”, the termination condition for the hour / hour state is satisfied, so the hour / hour flag is reset to end the hour / hour state (S85), and the process proceeds to S86.

  In S86, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set. When the big hit flag is set in S86, a setting (command set) for transmitting a big hit start command indicating that the big hit is started is performed (S87). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S145) (S88), and the process returns. The jackpot start command set in S87 is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG. When receiving the jackpot start command, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs display control according to the jackpot start command received by the variable display device 9.

  When the big hit flag is not set in S86, the fluctuation display result is out of date, so the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S140) (S89). Return.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (S145). In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, since the big hit gaming state is when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released 15 times, the data of the number of opening times of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set to 15 times (S91), and the big winning opening in each round is set. Is set to 30 seconds (S92). As a result, the number of times of opening executed in the special winning opening opening process is 15, and the maximum time of opening in each round is 30 seconds. Then, in addition to the above-described opening number and opening time upper limit value, data necessary for controlling the big hit gaming state is set (S93). As an example, the interval period between each open state (round) in the big hit gaming state is set by S93. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S146) (S94), and the process returns.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (S146) in the special symbol process. In the special winning opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the end of the round without the continuation condition being met in the middle of the final round in the jackpot gaming state, or the end of the final round in the jackpot gaming state It is determined whether or not there is (S151). If it is determined that the big hit gaming state has ended, the process proceeds to S160 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the end of the big hit gaming state, it is determined whether or not the start condition of each round is satisfied (S152).

  In S152, for example, when the time from the start of the big hit gaming state becomes the start timing of the first round, or when the interval period between rounds in which the time is predetermined for each round ends. It is determined that the start condition for each round is satisfied when the predetermined start timing of each round is reached, as in

  When it is determined that the start condition for each round is not satisfied, the process proceeds to S155 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start condition of each round is satisfied, processing to be performed at the start of each round, such as opening the big prize opening, is executed (S153). Then, a setting (command set) for transmitting a round start command for each round (for example, a third round start command for the third round) is performed (S154). When the round start command is set in this way, the round start command is output in S108 of FIG. After S154, the process proceeds to S155.

  In the case of this embodiment, the big lottery re-lottery display as described above may be performed in the interval period between the sixth round and the seventh round. The jackpot re-lottery display is set to a display time that can be executed during the interval between the sixth round and the seventh round.

  In S155, it is determined whether or not each round is in a round state that is a state other than at the start of the round and at the end of the round. If it is in a round state, for example, processing performed during each round, such as counting the number of winning prizes in the big winning opening during the round, is executed (S156), and the process proceeds to S157. On the other hand, if not in a round state, the process proceeds to S157 as it is.

  In S157, it is determined whether or not the end condition of each round is satisfied. In S157, for example, when there is a predetermined number (10) of prizes in the big prize opening during the round as described above, or the big prize opening time set in the above-mentioned pre-opening process for the big prize opening It is determined that the end condition of each round is satisfied when the predetermined end timing of the round is reached, such as when the earlier one of the conditions when the upper limit value has passed is satisfied.

  If it is determined in S157 that the end condition of each round is not satisfied, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end condition of each round is satisfied, each of the cases such as closing the big prize opening and confirming whether the condition for continuing the big hit gaming state to the next round is satisfied, etc. Processing performed at the end of the round is executed (S158). Then, a setting (command set) for transmitting a round end command for each round (for example, a third round end command for the third round) is performed (S159). The round end command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG.

  As described above, when it is determined in S151 that the big hit gaming state is ended, the setting for transmitting an ending display command for specifying the content of the ending display performed at the end of the big hit gaming state (set of commands) (S160). Specifically, when the big hit end re-lottery flag is set and the probability variation big hit flag is not set, the setting is made to transmit the display specification command without the probability change success after the re-lottery. Further, when the big lottery re-lottery flag is set and the probability variation big hit flag is set, a setting is made to transmit a display designation command with a probability change completion after the lottery. In addition, if the big lottery re-lottery flag is not set and the probability variation big hit flag is not set, it is the end of the big hit gaming state of the probable big hit that does not display the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit gaming state , Set to send the jackpot normal end display designation command. The ending display command set in S160 is output to the effect control board 80 in S108 of FIG.

  Next, based on determining whether or not the big lottery end re-lottery flag is set, it is determined whether or not the big hit end re-lottery display is performed (S161). When it is determined that the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is to be performed, a predetermined time when the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is displayed in the big hit end timer which is a timer for managing the big hit end display as the ending display is determined. By setting, the big hit end timer is started (S162), and the big hit end display performed corresponding to the re-lottery display at the time of the big hit end is started (S163). Here, the time set in the big hit end timer when the big hit end re-lottery display is performed is set to the same time as the time set in the big hit end timer when the big hit normal end display is performed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S147) (S166), and the process returns.

  When it is determined in S161 that the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is not performed, the big hit end timer is started by setting a predetermined time when the big hit normal end display is performed in the big hit end timer (S164). ), The big hit end display corresponding to the big hit normal end display is started (S165). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S147) (S166), and the process returns.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S147) in the special symbol process. In the big hit ending process, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the following process.

  First, the big hit end timer with the time set as described above is subtracted and updated (S171). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end timer has timed out (value has reached “0”) (S172). If it is determined that the jackpot end timer has not timed out, the process returns. As a result, the big hit end timer counts the ending display by subtracting and updating each time the big hit end process is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot end timer times out, a special game process, which is a process for managing the probability change state and the short time state as the special game state, is performed (S173). The processing content of the special game processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, flags related to the big hit such as the big hit flag set in S37 and the probability variation big hit flag set in S44 are reset (S174), and the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol normal processing (S140). The value is updated (S175), and the process returns.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the special game process (S173) in the big hit game end process. The game control microcomputer 560 performs the following processing in the special game processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (S181). When it is determined that the probability variation big hit flag is set, the process proceeds to S185 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal big hit flag is not set, the probability variation flag is set to the reset state (S182), and the time reduction flag is set to the reset state (S183). Here, the reset state means that the flag state is changed to the reset state when the flag state is in the set state, and the flag state is changed to the reset state when the flag state is in the reset state. It includes both meanings of holding and indicates that a reset state is obtained as a result. The meaning of the reset state is similarly applied to the following description of the special game process. Similarly, the meaning of the set state used in the following description is that the flag state is changed to the set state when the flag state is in the reset state, and the flag state is in the set state. Sometimes includes both meanings of keeping the flag state set. Then, “0” is set in the time counter (S604), and the process returns. As a result, after the normal big hit gaming state is finished, the low probability low base state which is not controlled to the probability change state and is not controlled to the time reduction state is obtained.

  When it is determined in S181 that the probability variation big hit flag is set, the probability variation flag is set (S185) and the time reduction flag is set (S186). Then, the value of the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S187), and the process returns. As a result, when a probable big hit is achieved, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the high probable high base state controlled to the probable change state and the short time state is set. The short time state can be continued for a period until the variable display is performed 100 times by setting the value of the short time counter to “100”. When only the short-time state is completed, a highly accurate and low base state is established.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 800 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 800.

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

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

  In the effect control process, first, a power-off process for monitoring whether or not a power-off signal is output is executed (S204). Next, command analysis processing for analyzing the received effect control command is executed (S205). Next, effect control process processing is performed (S206). The contents of the effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the variable display device 9, the light emission control of various lamps, Production control including sound control by the speaker 27 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a predetermined random counter is executed (S207). In the random number update process, for example, various random counters such as random counters RU-1 to RU-3 for deciding decorative symbols and random counters RV for determining the production contents are updated. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in S202. An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to the interrupt terminal of the effect control microcomputer 800. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, an INT interrupt is generated in the production control microcomputer 800. Then, the effect control microcomputer 800 executes effect control command reception processing in the interrupt processing. In the effect control command reception process, the effect control microcomputer 800 stores the received effect control command data in a command reception buffer provided in the RAM 85.

  Next, command analysis processing in S205 of FIG. 30 will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer (S211). If there is no reception command, the process returns. On the other hand, when there is a reception command, the reception command is read (S212). The command data read here is erased in the command reception buffer.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the received command read in S212 is the above-described variation pattern command (S213). If it is a variation pattern command, the variation pattern information indicated by the variation pattern command is stored in a variation pattern information storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S214). Then, in response to the received command, a variation pattern reception flag that is a reception flag that can identify the received command is set (S215), and the process returns to S211. Note that since the fluctuation pattern reception flag can identify the received fluctuation pattern command, if the contents of the command can be identified based on the fluctuation pattern command flag, the aforementioned S214 may not be provided. .

  If the read command received is not the above-described variation pattern command, it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol information command (S216). When the received command is a symbol information command, symbol information data such as a normal big hit or a probable big hit is stored in a symbol information storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S217). Next, when the received symbol information command indicates information related to the jackpot, information on the jackpot indicated by the symbol information command (information on whether the jackpot is a normal jackpot or a probable bonus jackpot) is stored in the jackpot information storage area provided in the RAM 85. Store (S218). Then, in response to the received command, a symbol information reception flag, which is a reception flag that can identify the received command, is set (S219). Then, information about the time reduction indicated by the received symbol information command (whether it is the time reduction state or not) is stored in the time reduction information storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S220). Further, information on the re-lottery display indicated by the received symbol information command (information on the presence / absence of re-lottery, type of re-lottery, presence / absence of completion, etc.) is stored in the re-lottery information storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S221). ), The process returns to S211.

  Since the symbol information reception flag can identify the received symbol information command, when the content of the command can be identified based on the received symbol information command, the above-described S217, S218, S220, S221 may not be provided. Conversely, when it is possible to specify the type of the received symbol information command based on the information stored in S217, S218, S220, and S221, S219 need not be provided.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the read reception command is the above-described pending storage number command (S222). If it is a reserved memory number command, the information on the reserved memory number indicated by the received reserved memory number command is stored in the reserved memory number information storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S223). Then, in response to the received command, a pending storage number command reception flag, which is a reception flag that can identify the received command, is set (S224), and the process returns to S211. As a result, the production control microcomputer 800 can grasp the number of reserved memories every time the number of reserved memories increases or decreases.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the received reception command is the aforementioned jackpot start command (S225). If it is a big hit start command, a big hit start command reception flag, which is a reception flag capable of specifying the received command, is set corresponding to the received command (S226). Then, the information about the big hit indicated by the received big hit start command (information about whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit) is stored in the big hit information storage area provided in the RAM 85 separately from the aforementioned S218 (S227). . Next, information on the re-lottery display indicated by the received jackpot start command (information on the presence / absence of re-lottery, type of re-lottery, presence / absence of completion, etc.) is stored in the re-lottery information storage area provided in the RAM 85 as described above. Store separately from S221 (S228), and return to S211.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the received reception command is the above-described round start command (S229). If it is a round start command, a round start command reception flag, which is a reception flag capable of specifying the received command, is set corresponding to the received command (S230), and the process returns to S211. Further, it is determined whether or not the received reception command is the above-described round end command (S231). If the command is a round end command, a round end command reception flag, which is a reception flag that can identify the received command, is set corresponding to the received command (S232), and the process returns to S211.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the read reception command is the above-mentioned ending display command (S233). If it is an ending display command, the ending information indicated by the ending display command is stored in an ending information storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S234). Then, in response to the received command, an ending display command reception flag, which is a reception flag that can identify the received command, is set (S235), and the process returns to S211. Since the ending display command reception flag can specify the received ending display command, the above-described S234 is not provided when the content of the command can be specified based on the received ending display command. Also good. Conversely, if the type of the received ending display command can be specified based on the information stored in S234, S235 need not be provided.

  Further, when it is determined in S233 that the received command is not an ending display command (when the received command is another command other than the command described above), it is determined what other received command is, and the received command is supported. The command reception flag set is set (S236), and the process returns to S211. That is, S236 summarizes the processes corresponding to the reception of various commands other than the above-described variation pattern command, symbol information command, pending storage number command, jackpot start command, round start command, round end command, and ending display command. It is shown.

  Next, the effect control process process by S206 of FIG. 30 is demonstrated. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, any one of S400 to S406 is executed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S400): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received. When it is confirmed that a variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S401. To do.

  Symbol variation start processing (S401): With respect to the variation display of the ornament symbol, the display result of the ornament symbol in the variation display such as the combination of the off symbol and the combination of the jackpot symbol as the variation display result before the big hit game is determined, When the re-lottery display is performed, the display result of the re-lottery display is determined. Based on the variation pattern command, a variation pattern that is actually used for variation display in the variation display device 9 is determined from a plurality of variation patterns of decorative symbols that are predetermined as variation patterns that can be displayed. Further, the variation display time is set according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation of the decorative symbols (left, middle, right symbol) in the variation display device 9 is started. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S402. The contents of the symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Symbol variation processing (S402): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed, etc.) constituting the variation display variation pattern on the variation display device 9, and monitors the end of the set variation time. Then, when the set variation time is over, for example, the left, middle and right symbols of the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, and control is performed to change to a fluctuation variation state in which the symbols are swaying without confirming the display result. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to S403. The contents of the process during symbol variation will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Symbol stop waiting process (S403): When the symbol display command instructing all symbols to be stopped is received after the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, the variation display device 9 displays the variation display of the ornament symbol. Control is performed to stop (for example, stop the above-described fluctuation state) and derive and display a stop symbol as a fluctuation display result. After that, when the decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9 is a jackpot display result, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to S404, and the decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9 is When the result is a display error, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S400. The contents of the symbol stop waiting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Big hit display processing (S404): After the end of the variable display of decorative symbols on the variable display device 9, when the big hit gaming state is reached, display at the start of the big hit is performed. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S405.

  Big hit game processing (S405): Control for displaying the big hit game effect, which is a display for producing the big hit game state. For example, display for performing various effects during each round in the big hit gaming state and various effects during the interval period between each round is performed. When the big hit game processing ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to S406. The contents of the big hit game processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Big hit game end processing (S406): Ending display is performed as an effect when the big hit game state is ended. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S400.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process in S400 of FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the following process is performed.

  In the variation pattern command reception wait process, first, whether a variation pattern command has been received by determining whether any of the reception flags are set for the reception flag that is set when the variation pattern command is received. It is determined whether or not (S241). When it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation start process (S401) (S243), and the process returns. Thereby, when the variation pattern command is received, the effect control process shifts to the process of the symbol variation start process, and the variation display is started.

  If it is determined in S241 that the variation pattern command has not been received, it is determined whether any reception flag is set for the reception flag that is set when the symbol information command is received. Thus, it is determined whether or not a symbol information command has been received (S242). When it is determined that the symbol information command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation start process (S401) (S243), and the process returns. Thereby, even when the variation pattern command cannot be received, when the symbol information command is received, the effect control process shifts to the symbol variation start process, and the variation display is started. On the other hand, if it is determined in S242 that the symbol information command has not been received, the process returns without changing the value of the effect control process flag. In that case, the effect control process maintains the process of waiting for the variation pattern command reception, and the variation display is not started.

  Next, the symbol variation start process in S401 of FIG. 32 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation start process (S401) of FIG. In the symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs the following process.

  First, a symbol determination process, which is a process of selecting and determining a decorative symbol variation display result (combination symbol combination and jackpot symbol combination), is performed (S251). The processing content of the symbol determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the symbol data determined in the symbol determination process is stored in the symbol data storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S252).

  Next, variation pattern determination processing for setting data for performing variation display with a variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command is performed (S253). Specifically, in S253, the variation pattern such as the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command is selected and determined, and the variation pattern is determined by selecting and setting data used for variation display in the variation pattern. Is done. The variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern set in S253 is set in the variation time timer for measuring the variation display time in the variation display device 9, and the measurement of the variation display time by the variation time timer is started. (S234). Then, with the variation pattern set in S253, the variation display of the decorative symbol for deriving and displaying the display result on the variation display device 9 is started (S255). Specifically, in S255, a process timer corresponding to the first effect control execution data in the process table selected and set as described later is started, and the effect display device 9 is in accordance with the contents of the first effect control execution data. In step S253, the effect control is started such that the control of the variation display of the decorative pattern in the variation pattern set in S253 is started, and the control of various lamps and the speaker 27 is started in accordance with the variation display. For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9, a control signal is output to the VDP, and a control signal (lamp) is supplied to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In order to output the control execution data) and output the sound from the speaker 27, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70, whereby the effect control is started. Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol changing process (S402) (S256), and the process returns.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the symbol determination process (S251) in the symbol variation start process.

  In the symbol determination process, it is first determined whether or not a symbol information command has been received based on whether or not the symbol information command reception flag is set (S500). Depending on the transmission interval between the variation pattern command and the symbol information command, it may be determined that the symbol information command is not received in S500 even though the symbol information command is normally transmitted. Therefore, it is desirable that S500 be executed after a time comparable to the transmission interval between the variation pattern command and the symbol information command has elapsed. For example, S500 counts the elapsed time with a timer from the time when it is determined that the variation pattern command is received in S241 of FIG. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has been reached to the same extent, and a return process is executed until it is determined that the time has been reached. When it is determined that the time has been reached, the process proceeds to S500. To.

  When it is determined in S500 that the symbol information command has not been received, the process proceeds to S508 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S500 that the symbol information command is received, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display performed according to the received effect control command is a combination of the big hit symbol (S501). Specifically, as a symbol information command, when it receives a command that specifies an outage, it determines that it will not be a jackpot symbol combination, and when it receives a command that normally specifies a big hit or a probable big hit symbol combination Judge that.

  If it is determined not to be a jackpot symbol combination, the symbol combination is randomly determined as the display result of the variable display (S502), and the process returns. In S502, the combination of shift symbols is determined as follows.

  First, the values of RU-1 to RU-3 are extracted. When a variation pattern command designating a variation pattern that is out of reach is received as the variation pattern command, RU-1 is used by using a reach symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the reach symbol is predetermined. The corresponding reach symbols are selected from the extracted values of the above, and the combination of the reach symbols is determined as the combination of the left and right symbols (the reach symbol). Then, the middle symbol corresponding to the extracted value of RU-2 is selected using the middle symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the predetermined RU-2 and the middle symbol is predetermined. However, when the middle symbol corresponding to the extracted value of RU-2 matches the reach symbol, correction is performed to change the middle symbol so as not to match the reach symbol. In addition, when a variation pattern command specifying a variation pattern that is non-reachable is received as the variation pattern command, a left symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the left symbol is determined in advance, Using the symbol determination data table and the right symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RU-3 and the right symbol is determined in advance, the corresponding decorative symbol is extracted from each extracted value of RU-1 to RU-3. And the combination of the decorative symbols is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbols. However, when the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the extracted values of RU-1 to RU-3 matches, correction is performed to change the middle symbol so as not to match.

  In addition, when it is determined that the combination of the big hit symbol is determined in S501, it is determined whether or not the probability change big hit is set (S503). Specifically, in S503, when a symbol information command designating a probability variation jackpot is received, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined. If it is determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to S505 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is not made, the combination of the normal big hit symbols is randomly determined as a variation display result before the big hit gaming state is entered (S504), and the process returns.

  Specifically, in S504, a combination of normal jackpot symbols is determined as follows. First, the value of RU-2 is extracted. Then, using the normal big hit symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RU-2 and the normal big hit symbol (0, even number of decorative symbols) is predetermined, the corresponding normal value is extracted from the extracted value of RU-2. The jackpot symbol is selected, and the combination of the normal jackpot symbol is determined as the combination of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  Further, when it is determined that the combination of the probable big hit symbols has been reached and the process proceeds to S505, the symbol information command is used to specify that there is a rise after the big lottery re-lottery display based on the re-lottery information stored as described above. Determine if there was.

  If it is determined in S505 that there has been a designation for success after the big hit re-lottery display, since it is necessary to perform an effect that rises from a normal big hit to a promising big hit in the big hit re-lottery display, the process proceeds to S504, where As a result of the fluctuation display before, a normal jackpot symbol combination is randomly determined (S504), and the process returns. Then, the display result of the jackpot re-lottery display is determined to be a display result indicating that the jackpot will be achieved.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S505 that there has been no designation for the re-lottery display during the big hit, it is determined by the symbol information command whether or not there has been a designation for completion after the big lottery re-display (S506). When it is determined that there has been a designation after completion of the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit, since it is necessary to perform an effect that rises from a normal big hit to a promising big hit in the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit, the process proceeds to S504, where As a result of the fluctuation display before, a normal jackpot symbol combination is randomly determined (S504), and the process returns.

  When it is determined in S506 that there has been no designation for completion after the big lottery re-lottery display, neither the big lottery re-lottery display nor the big lottery end re-lottery display is performed. Since it is necessary to indicate that it becomes, the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbol is randomly determined as the variation display result before the jackpot gaming state is reached (S507), and the process returns. Specifically, in S507, a combination of probability variation big hit symbols is determined as follows. First, the value of RU-1 is extracted. Then, using the data table for determining the probability variation jackpot symbol in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol (odd decoration symbol) is predetermined, the corresponding probability variation jackpot symbol is selected from the extracted value of RU-1. Then, the combination of the probable big hit symbols is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in S500 that the symbol information command has not been received, the variation display result is determined based on the variation pattern command instead of the symbol information command in S508 to S512, S502, S504, and S507. . As described above, the fluctuation display result can be determined based on the fluctuation pattern command as described above. This is because a time-specific command is included, and the type of variation display result can be specified by determining the type of the received variation pattern command.

  When the processing proceeds to S508, it is determined whether or not the received variation pattern command is a command dedicated to probability variation big hit as described above (S508). If it is determined in S508 that the command is for a probabilistic jackpot, it is determined that the probable jackpot will be reached, and the process proceeds to the above-described S507 to randomly determine the combination of the probable jackpot symbol as a variation display result before the jackpot gaming state is entered. And return. On the other hand, if it is determined in S508 that the command is not dedicated to the probability variation jackpot, it is determined whether the received variation pattern command is a command dedicated to the normal jackpot as described above (S509).

  When it is determined in S509 that the command is a normal jackpot exclusive command, it is determined that it is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to the above-described S504, and the combination of the normal jackpot symbol is randomly determined as a variation display result before the jackpot gaming state is entered. And return. On the other hand, when it is determined in S509 that the command is not a normal jackpot-only command, it is determined whether or not the received variation pattern command is a command for specifying the above-mentioned deviation (S510).

  When it is determined in S510 that the command is a shift designation command, it is determined that it is a shift, and the process proceeds to the above-described S502. As described above, the combination of shift symbols is randomly determined and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined in S510 that the command is not a deviation designation command, it is determined whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command for both the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit as described above (S511). ).

  When it is determined in S511 that the command is a dual-purpose command, it cannot be determined whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit. However, since each of the jackpot start command and the ending display command transmitted later indicates whether or not the probability variation jackpot as shown in FIG. 10, if either of these commands can be received normally, In the re-lottery display, it is possible to notify that it is a promising big hit by performing a rising effect from a normal big hit to a probable big hit. Therefore, when the above-mentioned dual-purpose command is received, before the jackpot gaming state is entered, it is possible to produce a winning effect based on the information about the type of jackpot indicated by the jackpot start command or the ending display command. As a fluctuation display result, a combination of normal jackpot symbols is temporarily determined. For this reason, when it is determined that the command is a dual-purpose command in S511, after setting a symbol temporary determination flag which is a flag indicating that the symbol has been temporarily determined in S512, the process proceeds to the above-described S504 to enter the big hit gaming state. As the previous fluctuation display result, the combination of normal jackpot symbols is randomly determined and the process returns.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern determination process (S253) in the symbol variation start process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, first, based on whether any variation pattern command reception flag is set, it is determined whether a variation pattern command has been received (S331). When it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received, data such as process data for performing variation display with the variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command is set (S332), and the process proceeds to S339 described later. Specifically, in S332, by selecting and setting a process table in which process data as data used for variation display in the variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command is selected, variation pattern data is obtained. Is set. The process table is composed of data obtained by collecting a plurality of process timer set values and combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data (these data are collectively referred to as effect control execution data). It is a data table. Further, in S332, a general variation pattern at the time of normal time variation executed at a variation display time of 10 seconds to 25 seconds as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, or a variation of 5 seconds to 10 seconds. Data for performing variation display with a general variation pattern at the time of variation in shortening time executed in display time is selected and set. In the case of the general variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the timer value of the variation time timer is set to the timer value T1 for the general variation pattern, and the timer value of the monitoring timer is set to the general variation pattern. Set to the timer value T2 for the pattern. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern command has not been received, the process proceeds to S333.

  In S333, it is determined whether or not the time is short based on the time-saving information stored as described above (S333). When it is determined in S333 that the time is short, the special variation patterns as shown in FIGS. 13 to 16 described above, and one special variation pattern among a plurality of types of special variation patterns for variation in shortening time is provided. A variation pattern is selected at random (S334), and the process proceeds to S337 described later. Specifically, the ROM 84 stores a shortening time variation special variation pattern selection table showing the correspondence between the types of special variation patterns for variation of the shortening time and the extracted values of RV. In S334, the value of the random counter RV for effect content determination is extracted, and the special variation pattern corresponding to the extracted value of the random counter RV is selected using the special variation pattern selection table for variation of shortening time. For example, in S334, a special variation pattern such as the first special variation pattern or the second special variation pattern at the time of variation in the shortening time shown in FIG. 11D is randomly selected.

  If it is determined in S333 that the time saving state is not established, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (three) which is a set value for setting the above-described memory fluctuation shortening state (S335).

  If it is determined in S335 that the number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to S334, and one special variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of special variation patterns for shortening time variation as described above. . As a result, a special variation pattern for varying the shortening time is selected in each of the probability variation state and the memory variation shortening state. On the other hand, when it is determined in S335 that the number of reserved memories is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, it is neither the probability variation state nor the memory variation reduction state, and the special variation patterns as shown in FIGS. Thus, one special variation pattern is randomly selected from the plurality of special variation patterns for normal time variation (S336), and the process proceeds to S337. Specifically, the ROM 84 stores a normal time variation special variation pattern selection table showing the correspondence between the types of special variation patterns for a plurality of types of normal time variations and the extracted values of RV. In S336, the value of the random counter RV for effect content determination is extracted, and the special variation pattern corresponding to the extracted value of the random counter RV is selected using the special variation pattern selection table for normal time variation. For example, in S336, a special variation pattern such as the first special variation pattern or the second special variation pattern during the normal time variation illustrated in FIG. 11C is selected at random.

  In S337, data such as process data for performing variation display with the special variation pattern selected in S334 or S336 is set. Specifically, in S337, the data of the variation pattern is obtained by selecting and setting the above-described process table in which process data as data used for variation display in the selected special variation pattern is set. Is set. In S337, the general variation pattern at the time of normal time variation executed at a variation display time of 10 to 25 seconds (maximum 26 seconds) as shown in FIG. 11C, or (d) of FIG. The data for performing the fluctuation display with the general fluctuation pattern at the time of the shortening time fluctuation executed with the fluctuation display time of 5 seconds to 10 seconds (up to 11 seconds) as shown in FIG. In the case of the special variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, the timer value of the variation time timer is the timer value T3 for the special variation pattern (8 seconds when the normal time variation is selected, the shortening time The timer value of the monitoring timer is set to the timer value T4 for the special fluctuation pattern (18 seconds when normal time fluctuation is selected, and 8 seconds when short time fluctuation is selected). Is done. Then, a special variation pattern flag, which is a flag indicating that the special variation pattern has been selected, is set as the variation pattern when the variation display is performed (S338), and the process proceeds to S339.

  In S339, the timer value of the variation time timer corresponding to the variation pattern set in S332 or S337 is obtained from the variation time timer data table stored in the ROM 84 as data indicating the relationship between the variation pattern and the timer value of the variation time timer. Select and return.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation processing (S402) of FIG. In the symbol variation processing, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing.

  The production control microcomputer 800 refers to the data in the process data table by repeatedly performing the processing of S261 to S263 as shown below after the production of variation display or the like is started in S255 of FIG. The effect control is executed according to the corresponding effect control execution data for the time set in each process timer according to the execution order of the predetermined process and effect control execution data.

  First, the above-described variable time timer and the above-described process timer are updated (S261). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (S262), and if it has timed out, the effect control execution data is switched (S263), and the process proceeds to S264. If not timed out, the process proceeds to S264. By executing S261 to S263, the process timer is updated with the passage of time based on the process data set in the process data table. Are sequentially switched, thereby effect control including fluctuation display control, lamp control, and sound control proceeds. Specifically, the production control execution data is sequentially switched according to the progress of the process timer, so that the variation display state, the various lamp states, and the sound output state are sequentially switched according to the production control execution data. As a result, the presentation control mainly based on the variable display proceeds. Therefore, according to the progress of the process timer, the variation display such as the general variation display and the special variation display proceeds in the variation patterns such as the general variation pattern and the special variation pattern shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 to 16.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S264). If the variable time timer has not timed out, return. As a result, the variable display proceeds according to the progress of the process timer until the variable time timer times out. Specifically, in the general variation patterns as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command, that is, the variation in the shortening time is 10 seconds to 25 seconds at the normal time variation. Sometimes, between 5 seconds and 10 seconds, the change display proceeds as the process timer progresses. Further, in the special variation patterns such as (c) and (d) in FIG. 11, the process timer proceeds in a predetermined variation display time, that is, 8 seconds when the normal time varies, and 3 seconds when the shortened time varies. Therefore, the variable display proceeds. On the other hand, if the variable time timer has timed out, the monitoring timer for monitoring the reception period of the symbol stop command is set to start timing by the monitoring timer. As described above with reference to FIG. 11, the monitoring timer is used for the general variation pattern monitoring timer used for the general variation pattern as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, and for the special variation pattern described above. The monitoring timer for the special variation pattern is used properly. Specifically, if the variation time timer has timed out in S264, it is determined whether or not the above-described special variation pattern flag is set in order to determine whether or not the variation display being executed is a special variation pattern. Judgment is made (S265). If the special variation pattern flag is not set in S265, the monitoring by the general variation pattern monitoring timer is started by setting the general variation pattern monitoring timer (S266), and the process proceeds to S268. Specifically, in S266, a timer value of 1 second as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B is set as the timer value T2 of the general variation pattern monitoring timer.

  On the other hand, when the special variation pattern flag is not set in S265, the monitoring timer for the special variation pattern whose time varies depending on whether the variation display being executed is the normal time variation display or the shortened time variation display. Is set, the time measurement by the special variation pattern monitoring timer is started (S267), and the process proceeds to S268. Specifically, when the fluctuation display being executed is the normal time fluctuation display, the timer value T4 for the special time fluctuation as shown in FIG. 11C is used as the timer value T4 of the monitoring timer for the special fluctuation pattern. Is set. On the other hand, when the variation display being executed is the shortened time variation display, the timer value T8 for the shortened time variation of 8 seconds as shown in FIG. 11D is set as the timer value T4 of the monitoring timer for the special variation pattern. Is done.

  In S268, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol stop waiting process (S403) (S266), and the process returns.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the symbol stop waiting process (S403) of FIG. In the symbol stop waiting process, the production control microcomputer 800 performs the following process.

  First, it is determined based on the command reception flag whether or not the symbol stop command is received (S271). When it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, in order to derive and display the variation result, a display for confirming the display result is displayed by stopping the combination of the stop symbol that is the variation display result determined by the symbol determination process. (S273), the process proceeds to S274 described later. Thus, when a symbol stop command is received before the monitoring timer expires, the decorative symbol variation display result is derived and displayed at that time. On the other hand, when it is determined in S271 that the symbol stop command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the monitoring timer that has started timing in the symbol changing process has timed out as described above (S272). As described above, the monitoring timer is a timer for monitoring the end timing of the decorative symbol variation display. If a symbol stop command is received before the monitoring timer expires, the decorative symbol variation display is stopped at that time, and the display result is derived and displayed. When the symbol stop command is not received by the time when the monitoring timer expires, when the monitoring timer expires, the decorative symbol variation display is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed.

  If the watchdog timer has not timed out, return. When the monitoring timer has not timed out, based on the presentation control execution data used last in the presentation control in the symbol variation processing of FIG. 37 until the monitoring timer times out, the state of the variable display, various lamps By controlling the state and the sound output state, the production control mainly based on the variable display proceeds. Thus, in the general variation pattern as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the variation display with the general variation is performed for a maximum of 1 second. Further, in the special variation pattern at the normal time variation as shown in FIG. 11C, the variation display with the special variation is performed for a maximum of 18 seconds. Further, in the special variation pattern at the time of shortening time variation as shown in FIG. 11D, the variation display with the special variation is performed for a maximum of 8 seconds. On the other hand, when the monitoring timer has timed out, in order to derive and display the variation result, the combination of the stop symbol that becomes the variation display result determined by the symbol determination process is stopped and displayed to confirm the display result. (S273), it progresses to S274 mentioned later. Thereby, when the symbol stop command is not received by the time when the monitoring timer expires, the variation display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed when the monitoring timer expires.

  In S274, based on the jackpot information stored in the jackpot information storage area as described above, it is determined whether or not to win the jackpot based on the display result of the current variation display. If it is determined in S274 that the game is a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S404) (S276). On the other hand, when it is determined in S275 that a big hit is not made, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S404) (S275).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (S404) of FIG. In the big hit display process, the production control microcomputer 800 performs the following process.

  Based on determining whether it is the timing immediately after receiving the jackpot start command, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the jackpot gaming state (S280). When it is not the start timing of the big hit gaming state, that is, when the timing is later than the start timing of the big hit gaming state, the process proceeds to S282 described later. On the other hand, when it is the start timing of the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot start display which is a display for informing that the jackpot gaming state starts is started (S281), and the process returns.

  In addition, when it is determined by S280 described above that it is not the start timing of the big hit gaming state, that is, the timing after the start timing of the big hit gaming state, the round start command reception flag corresponding to the first round is set. It is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the round (first round) of the big hit gaming state by checking whether or not it has been (S282). If it is determined that it is not the start timing of the round, the process returns to continue the jackpot display processing. In order to perform the process, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S405) (S283), and the process returns.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the big hit game processing (S405) of FIG. In the big hit game processing, the production control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the big hit gaming state is over (S290). Specifically, in S290, when the ending display command reception flag is set, it is determined that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  If it is determined that the big hit gaming state has ended, the process proceeds to S305 described below. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the end of the big hit gaming state, it is determined whether or not it is the permissible period of the re-lottery display during the big hit (S291). Here, the permissible period of the jackpot re-lottery display is permitted as a period for executing the jackpot re-lottery display in the jackpot gaming state when an instruction to execute the jackpot re-lottery display is instructed by the effect control command. For example, an inter-run interval period between the sixth round and the seventh round in the jackpot gaming state corresponds. In S291, the permissible period of re-lottery display during big hits from when the round end command reception flag corresponding to the sixth round is set to when the round start command reception flag corresponding to the seventh round is set It is judged that.

  When it is determined that it is not the permissible period for the big lot re-lottery display, the big hit game effect as described above is executed (S294), and the process returns. Specifically, in S294, various effects during each round in the jackpot gaming state, and during the interval period between each round (excluding the permissible period of the jackpot re-lottery display when the jackpot re-lottery display is executed) The display for performing effects during the big hit game such as various effects is performed. The processing content of the big hit game effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the permissible period for the jackpot re-lottery display, it is determined whether or not the combination of the normal jackpot symbol is tentatively determined as a variable display result because the symbol information command has not been received correctly. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the above-described symbol temporary determination flag is set (S292). If it is determined in S292 that the symbol temporary determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S295a described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S292 that the symbol temporary decision flag is not set, whether or not to execute the lottery re-lottery display is specified by at least one of the symbol information command and the big hit start command It is determined whether or not (S293). In S293, for example, based on the re-lottery display information stored in the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not execution of the jackpot re-lottery display is designated. If it is determined by any command that execution of the lottery re-lottery display is not specified, the process proceeds to the above-described S294, and the big hit game effect is executed. As a result, during the big hit gaming state in which execution of the big hit re-lottery display is not specified, the big hit re-lottery display is not executed during the interval period between the sixth and seventh rounds.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that execution of the big lottery re-lottery display is specified by at least one command, whether or not it is the start timing of the big lottery re-lottery display, that is, the round corresponding to the sixth round It is determined whether an end command reception flag is set (S297). When it is determined that it is not the start timing of the re-lottery display during the big hit, the process proceeds to S303 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the big lot re-lottery display, the big hit is determined by the command (at least one command) that is determined to execute the big hit re-lottery display in S293 described above. It is determined whether or not there is a completion after the medium re-lottery display (S298). In S298, for example, based on the re-lottery display information stored in the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not there is a designation for completion in the jackpot re-lottery display.

  In S298, when it is determined that there is no completion after the big lottery display, that is, there is no completion after the big lottery display, or there is a completion after the big lottery display. When it is determined that the lottery re-lottery display is performed, the big lottery re-lottery display timer used for managing the time of performing the big lottery re-lottery display, the re-lottery display time predetermined as the time for executing the big jackpot re-lottery display And the operation of the big lottery re-lottery display timer is started (S299). Then, the re-lottery display during the big hit that does not rise to the probable big hit is started (S300), and the process returns. As a result, the re-lottery display during the big hit that does not increase to the probable big hit is performed over the set re-lottery display time.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the completion of the big hit re-lottery display has been specified, the above-mentioned re-lottery display time is set in the above-mentioned big hit mid-lottery display timer, and the operation of the big lottery re-lottery display timer is performed. Is started (S301). Then, the re-lottery display during the big hit that will be made to the probability big hit is started (S302), and the process returns. As a result, the re-lottery display during the big hit that is made to the probable big hit is performed over the set re-lottery display time.

  Further, in S303 which is determined not to be the start timing of the big-hit re-lottery display in S297 described above, the value of the aforementioned big-hit re-lottery display timer is updated. As a result, after the big hit re-lottery display start timing, the value of the big hit re-lottery display timer is updated each time the big hit game processing is executed. Then, based on the value of the big-hit re-lottery display timer, it is determined whether or not the big-hit mid-re-lottery display end timing (timing when the big-hit re-lottery display timer times out) is reached (S304). When it is determined that it is the end timing of the re-lottery display during the big hit, the process proceeds to the aforementioned S294, and the big hit game effect is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the re-lottery display during the big hit, the process returns. As described above, when it is determined in S297 that it is not the start timing of the big hit re-lottery display, display control is performed until the big hit re-lottery display is terminated, after the big hit re-lottery display is started. .

  As described above, the big lottery re-lottery display is basically executed when execution of the big hit mid-relottery display is designated by at least one of the symbol information command and the big hit start command. The Thus, for example, even when the symbol information command cannot be received or when the power is turned off after receiving the symbol information command, the lottery re-lottery is performed based on the fact that the jackpot start command is received. Display can be performed.

  If it is determined in S292 that the symbol temporary determination flag is set, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the big lottery re-lottery display as in S297 described above (S295a). If it is determined in S295a that it is not the start timing of the big lot re-lottery display, the process proceeds to S303 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined in S295a that the start time of the big hit re-lottery display is reached, the received big hit start command is surely changed based on the big hit information stored based on the big hit start command received at the start of the big hit gaming state. It is determined whether or not a big hit is designated (S295b).

  When it is determined in S295b that the received big hit start command does not specify that the probable big hit is specified, that is, when it is specified that the normal big hit is specified, the process proceeds to S299 described above, and S299 and S300 are executed. By doing so, the re-lottery display during the big hit that does not rise to the probable big hit over the set re-lottery display time is started. On the other hand, if it is determined in S295b that the received jackpot start command is designated to be a promiscuous jackpot, an end time rise prohibition flag is set (S296). Here, the end rise prohibition flag is a flag that is set when prohibiting the display of rising to a probable big hit in the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit. And it progresses to above-mentioned S301, and by executing S301 and S302, the re-lottery display during the big hit which rises to a probable big hit is started over the set re-lottery display time.

  As described above, when the symbol combination command is normally received as a variation display result because the symbol information command has not been correctly received, and the jackpot start command specifies that the probability variation big hit is specified, Regardless of whether or not the start command indicates that re-lottery display is to be executed, the re-lottery display during big jackpot that rises to probable big hit is started. When the re-lottery display during the big hit that rises to such a probable big hit is performed, it is the case that the probable big hit is specified by the ending display command by setting the rising prohibition flag at the end. However, it is prohibited to display the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit that will be made to the probability big hit. Thereby, when the combination of the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily determined as a variable display result because the symbol information command could not be received correctly, the big lottery re-lottery display and the big lottery end re-lottery display overlap, It is possible to prevent the display from occurring at the probable big hit.

  If it is determined at S295a that it is not the timing for starting the big lottery re-lottery display, the process proceeds to S303, and S303 and S304 are executed, so that the timing for starting the big lottery re-lottery display is determined at S295a. Then, after the jackpot re-lottery display is started, display control is performed until the jackpot re-lottery display ends.

  In S305, which is determined to be the end of the jackpot gaming state in S290, the combination of the normal jackpot symbol as a temporary variation display result based on the variation pattern command because the symbol information command was not correctly received. In order to determine whether or not the symbol has been determined, it is determined whether or not the above-described symbol temporary determination flag has been set (S305).

  When it is determined in S305 that the symbol temporary determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S309 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S305 that the symbol temporary decision flag is not set, the lottery end re-lottery display is executed by at least one of the symbol information command, the jackpot start command, and the ending display command. Is determined (S306).

  In S306, for example, based on the re-lottery display information stored in the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not execution of the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is specified. When it is determined that the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is not specified, the big end normal end which is an effect display in which the re-lottery display is not performed in the end display timer used for managing the ending display time The end display timer is started by setting a predetermined display time as the time for executing the display (S307). Then, the jackpot normal end display is started (S308), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot game end process (S406) (S318), and the process returns. Thereby, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit without the re-lottery display is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S306 that execution of the lottery end re-lottery display is designated, the command (S306) determined to designate that the big lottery end re-lottery display is executed ( At least one command) determines whether or not there is a completion in the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit (S313). In S313, for example, based on the re-lottery display information stored in the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not there is a designation for completion in the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit.

  When it is determined that the completion is designated in the re-lottery display at the time of the big hit, the process proceeds to S316 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the completion is not specified in the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit, the re-lottery display time set in advance as the time when the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is executed in the above-mentioned end display timer Is set to start an end display timer (S314). Then, a re-lottery display at the end of the big hit that does not rise to the probable big hit is started (S315), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game end processing (S406) (S318), and the process returns. Thereby, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit without displaying the completion is executed. Here, the execution time of the re-lottery display set in S306 and S308 is set to be the same as the execution time of the big hit normal end display set in S307 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the completion is specified in the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit and the process proceeds to S316, the end display timer sets a predetermined time as the time for executing the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit. The end display timer is started by setting the re-lottery display time (the same time as the re-lottery display execution time set in S306 and S308) (S316). Then, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit that will be achieved in the probable big hit is started (S317), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game end processing (S406) (S318), and the process returns. Thereby, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit that displays the completion is executed.

  As described above, the big lottery end re-lottery display is executed when the big lottery end re-lottery display is designated by at least one of the symbol information command, the big hit start command, and the ending display command. Executed. Thus, for example, even when the symbol information command cannot be received or when the power is turned off after receiving the symbol information command, at least one of the big hit start command and the ending display command is received. Based on this, the re-lottery display at the end of the jackpot can be executed.

  If it is determined in S305 that the symbol temporary determination flag has been set and the process proceeds to S309, the temporary symbol determination flag is reset (S309). Then, it is determined whether or not the above-described completion flag is set (S310).

  When it is determined in S310 that the completion flag is not set at the end, it is designated based on the jackpot information stored based on the received ending display command that the received ending display command is a probabilistic jackpot. It is determined whether or not (S311).

  If it is determined in S311 that the received ending display command does not specify that it is a probable big hit, that is, if it is specified that it is a normal big hit, the process proceeds to S314 described above, and S314 and S315 are executed. By doing so, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit that does not increase to the probability big hit as described above is started. On the other hand, if it is determined in S311 that the received ending display command designates that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to the above-described S316, and by executing S316 and S317, the probable big hit as described above is performed. The re-lottery display will start at the end of the successful jackpot.

  If it is determined in S310 that the end-time rise prohibition flag is set, the set end-time rise prohibition flag is reset (S312), and the process proceeds to S307 described above. Is executed, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit as described above is started.

  As described above, when a combination of normal jackpot symbols is temporarily determined as a variable display result because the symbol information command has not been correctly received, and when it is specified that a promiscuous jackpot is specified by the ending display command, the process ends. Regardless of whether or not the time rise prohibition flag is set, the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit that will rise to the probable big hit is started, regardless of whether the ending display command indicates execution of the re-lottery display. The As a result, when a combination of normal jackpot symbols is temporarily determined as a variation display result because the symbol information command has not been correctly received, it is basically specified that the jackpot start command is a promising variable jackpot. Sometimes, in the big win re-lottery display, a display that rises to a promising big hit is displayed, but for example, a display that rises to a promising big hit based on the big hit start command, such as when the power is turned off after receiving the big hit start command In the case where it is not possible to perform the game, when it is specified that the probability variation big hit is specified by the ending display command, the display which rises to the probability variation big hit is performed in the re-lottery display at the time of the big hit end.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the big hit game effect processing (S294) in the big hit game processing. In the big hit game effect processing, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing.

  First, based on determining whether or not a round start command reception flag corresponding to each round is set, it is determined whether or not it is the start of each round (S601). When it is determined that it is not at the start of each round, the process proceeds to S604 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the start time of each round, a display indicating the number of rounds of each round is displayed (S602), a display for producing each round is started (S603), and the process proceeds to S604.

  In S604, based on determining whether the round end command reception flag corresponding to each round is set, it is determined whether it is the end of each round. If it is determined that it is not the end of each round, the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined that each round ends, it is determined whether or not the current round is the final round (the 15th round) based on the number of rounds indicated by the received round end command (S605). When it is determined that it is not the final round, display for producing between rounds is started (S606), and the process returns. Here, the display for producing between the rounds is started in S606. As described above, when the big lottery re-lottery display is performed between the sixth and seventh rounds, the process proceeds from S292 in FIG. 40 to S295a. Or, by proceeding from S293 to S297, the big lottery re-lottery display is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current round is the last round, the process does not proceed to the next round, so the process returns without starting the display for producing the effect between the rounds.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, instead of the production control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 shown in FIG. 4, the production control device including the variable display device 9 is controlled (game production control). As the effect control means to be performed, for example, a first effect control microcomputer that performs effect control other than display control such as sound control and lamp control, and a second effect control microcomputer that performs display control of the variable display device 9. A computer is provided on a separate control board, and the game control microcomputer gives display control, sound control and lamp control commands including lamp control to the first effect control microcomputer. Display control command from the first effect control microcomputer to the second effect control microcomputer. And configured to provide a command, the display control, sound control, and to describe the configuration of performing an effect control including ramp control.

  FIG. 42 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board 31 and other control boards according to the second embodiment. With respect to FIG. 42, the same reference numerals are assigned to portions common to those in FIG. 4, and redundant description is avoided.

  The configuration of FIG. 42 differs from the configuration of FIG. 4 in that a sound / lamp control board 70a and a display control board 80a are used instead of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 of FIG. Is a point provided.

  The game control microcomputer 560 provides an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for specifying display control, sound control, and effect control (effect) including lamp control on the sound / lamp control board 70a. Send. In the second embodiment, among the effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the sound / lamp control board 70a, the commands related to the variation display of the decorative symbols are the same as the commands shown in the first embodiment. Command. The sound / lamp control board 70a receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77, and performs a sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 for effect control including sound control and lamp control. And electric parts, such as I / O port part 78, are connected.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 includes a ROM 74 that stores programs for sound control and lamp control, a RAM 75 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 76 that performs sound control and lamp control control operations according to the program. including. This sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 is based on a presentation control command transmitted from the main board 31, and a prize ball lamp 51, a ball break lamp 52, a decoration lamp 25, a game effect lamp 40, a top frame lamp 28a, and a left frame. Various effects such as control (lamp control) of the lamp 28b and the right frame lamp 28c and game sound generation control (sound control) using the speaker 27 are specified and effect control is performed. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 also performs control for transmitting a display control command for controlling the variable display device 9 to the display control board 80 based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31. Do.

  As a method of giving a display control command from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 to the display control microcomputer 800a, display control is performed according to the contents of display control instructed by the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is also possible to create and output a command for processing (process and output it), and among the effect control commands from the game control microcomputer 560, the command for display control is directly used as the display control microcomputer 800a. May be output (output without processing).

  The display control board 80a receives a display control command from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 and performs display control in the variable display device 9, and an I / O port section 87a. Etc. are mounted. The display control microcomputer 800a includes a ROM 84a that stores a display control program and the like, a RAM 85a that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 86a that performs a display control operation according to the program.

  The display control microcomputer 800a performs control related to various display effects such as the variable display of the variable display device 9 as described above in accordance with the display control command transmitted from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700. Specifically, the following control is performed. In addition to the display control microcomputer 800a, a VDP, a character ROM, and a VRAM (not shown) are mounted on the display control board 80a. The VDP is a processing device having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function, and performs display control of the variable display device 9. The CPU 86a reads necessary data from the character ROM in accordance with the received display control command. The same control as in the first embodiment is performed.

  In the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 according to the present embodiment, the sound output means and the light emission means are controlled in response to the effect display on the variation display device 9 performed in this way. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 is not limited to this, and only controls the sound output means or controls the light emitting means in response to the effect display on the variable display device 9. There may be.

  When the presentation control command received by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 is not processed and is output to the display control microcomputer 800a as a display control command, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 and the display control microcomputer 700 are output. In the computer 800a, the following control is performed.

  In the display control microcomputer 800a, the same control as the control of the variable display device 9 shown in the first embodiment is performed by executing the same processing as the processing shown in FIGS. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 performs a process of outputting the received effect control command to the display control microcomputer 800a and performs the following processes related to sound control and lamp control.

  As the process related to the sound control and the lamp control, a process for grasping the progress status of the effect control (except for the part that directly executes the fluctuation display device 9) is executed among the processes shown in FIGS. At the same time, according to the progress of the effect control, a sound control process for performing sound control based on a predetermined relationship between the progress of the effect control and the sound control (select a process corresponding to the control state and Control process), and a lamp control process process for performing lamp control based on a predetermined relationship between the progress of the effect control and the lamp control (selecting a process corresponding to the control state and executing the lamp control) Process). As a result, the effect by the sound that is consistent (synchronized) with the effect by the display on the variable display device 9 and the effect by the lamp are performed.

  When processing the effect control command received by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 and outputting it as a display control command to the display control microcomputer 800a, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 and the display control command are output. In the microcomputer 800a, the following control is performed.

  Further, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 performs the same processing as the processing shown in FIGS. 30 to 41 in order to execute the same control as the control of the variable display device 9 shown in the first embodiment. By executing, a process for grasping the progress of the production control is executed. The display necessary for performing the display control as described above based on the relationship between the progress of the effect control determined in advance and the display control of the variable display device 9 according to the progress of the effect control. A display control command output process for creating a control command and outputting it to the display control microcomputer 800a is performed. Then, in accordance with the grasped progress status of the production control, a sound control process for performing sound control based on a predetermined relationship between the progress status of the production control and the sound control (select a process corresponding to the control state). Sound control) and lamp control process processing (control for performing lamp control based on a predetermined relationship between the progress of the effect control and the lamp control in accordance with the grasped progress of the effect control) The process corresponding to the state is selected and the lamp control is executed). As a result, the effect by the sound that is consistent (synchronized) with the effect by the display on the variable display device 9 and the effect by the lamp are performed.

  The display control microcomputer 800a receives the display control command output and transmitted from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700, and according to the display control command, the progress status of the presentation control and the display control determined in advance. The variation shown in the first embodiment by executing the display control indicated by the display control process (the process of selecting the process corresponding to the control state and executing the display control) that performs display control based on the relationship between Control similar to that of the display device 9 is performed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the production control microcomputer 800 shown in FIG. 4 of the first embodiment, the display result command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, and the display result of the variation display is displayed as a jackpot by the symbol information command. When the result is shown, the fluctuation display time cannot be specified, but as shown in S333 to S337 in FIG. 36 and S255 in FIG. 34, the special fluctuation display is executed when the symbol information command is received. Then, as shown in S271 and S273 of FIG. 38, (c) and (d) of FIG. 11, and FIGS. 13 to 16, the special variation display is executed based on the reception of the symbol stop command. The jackpot display result is derived and displayed from the current state. As described above, since the special variation display is executed, when the variation pattern command is not received, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity when the big hit display result is derived and displayed based on the reception of the symbol stop command. . In the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 and the display control microcomputer 800a shown in FIG. 42 of the second embodiment, the display result command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, and the symbol information command is used. When it is indicated that the display result of the variable display is the jackpot display result, the same control as in the first embodiment is performed, and thus the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  (2) In the production control microcomputer 800 shown in FIG. 4 of the first embodiment, the symbol information command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, and the display result of the variation display is displayed in a different manner by the symbol information command. When the result is shown, the variable display time cannot be specified, but when the symbol information command is received, S336 and S337 in FIG. 36, S263 in FIG. 37, S255 in FIG. 11 (c), (d), and FIGS. 13 and 14, an effect performed when a variation pattern command is received for a time determined according to whether or not it is in the reduced time variation mode. After the general variation display for variably displaying the decorative design with the same type of effect is performed, (c) and (d) in FIG. 11, S3 in FIG. 13, FIG. 14, and FIG. 4, S337, S255 in FIG. 34, S267 in FIG. 37, S271 and S273 in FIG. 38, the special fluctuation display is executed, and the special fluctuation display is executed based on the reception of the symbol stop command. A display result that is a display result out of the displayed state is derived and displayed. As described above, since the special variation display is performed after the general variation display is performed, when the variation pattern command is not received, the effect of deriving and displaying the display error result based on the reception of the symbol stop command Can reduce the sense of incongruity. In the sound / lamp control microcomputer 700 and the display control microcomputer 800a shown in FIG. 42 of the second embodiment, the display result command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, and the symbol information command is used. When it is shown that the display result of the variable display is an off-display result, the same control as in the first embodiment is performed, so that the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  (3) The time-short flag is set when the gaming state is set to the time-short state, and as shown in S333 of FIG. 36, when the time-short flag is set, it is determined that the time-short state is set. Then, as shown in S334 and S337 of FIG. 36, the symbol information command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, and the symbol information command indicates that the display result of the variation display is changed to the display result. When it is determined by the time reduction flag that the time is short, the general variation display is executed only for a time determined according to the time reduction state, as shown in FIG. Thereby, when it is in the short time state, since the general variation display is executed after the general fluctuation display is executed for a time determined according to the short time state, when the fluctuation pattern command is not received in the short time state, It is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort in rendering when the display result is derived and displayed based on the reception of the symbol stop command.

  (4) When the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the memory fluctuation reduction state is established. Then, as shown in S334 and S337 of FIG. 36, the symbol information command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, and the symbol information command indicates that the display result of the variation display is changed to the display result. When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, as shown in FIG. 11D, the general variation display is performed for the time determined according to the memory variation shortened state. Is executed. As a result, when the memory fluctuation reduction state is set, the special fluctuation display is executed after the general fluctuation display is executed for a time determined in accordance with the memory fluctuation reduction state, so that the fluctuation pattern command is received in the memory fluctuation reduction state. When it is not done, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling of rendering when the display result is derived and displayed based on the reception of the symbol stop command.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 16, as the special variation display, high-speed variation display is performed in which identification information is variably displayed at a speed that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the type of identification information being variably displayed. When deriving and displaying the jackpot display result or out-of-order display result based on reception of the stop command, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize which symbol is derived and displayed in the high-speed fluctuation display, so without increasing the sense of discomfort in the production, The big hit display result or the off-line display result can be easily derived and displayed at an arbitrary timing.

  (6) As shown by effects such as concealment by the curtain 906 in FIG. 13 and concealment by the bomb 907 in FIG. 15, concealment display is performed as a special variation display to hide at least a part of the identification information during the variation display. When the specific display result is derived and displayed based on the reception of the confirmation command, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize which symbol is derived and displayed in the concealment display, so it is easy to display the big hit without increasing the sense of discomfort A result or a display error result can be derived and displayed at an arbitrary timing.

  (7) As shown in S508 to S510, S502, S504, and S507 of FIG. 35, with respect to the decorative symbol variation display that is performed when the variation pattern command is received without receiving the symbol information command, the received variation is displayed. When the pattern command is a variation pattern command dedicated to probability variation jackpot or a variation pattern command dedicated to normal jackpot, the display result of variation display is determined based on the display result specified by the received variation pattern command, and S511 in FIG. , S512, and S504, when the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command for both probabilistic big hit and normal big hit, the display result of the variable display is determined as the normal big hit display result. As described above, even when a variation pattern command is received without receiving a symbol information command, it is possible to display the variation of the decorative symbol, and based on the variation pattern command, whether the display result is a jackpot display result. Since it is shown whether or not, the player can recognize whether or not the display result is a jackpot display result. Further, when the variation pattern command is received even if the symbol information command is not received, the display result of the variation display can be derived and displayed, so that the same command is repeatedly sent from the game control microcomputer 560 side. Since it is not necessary, the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  (8) Regarding the decorative pattern variation display performed when the variation pattern command is received without receiving the symbol information command, when the variation pattern command received is a variation pattern command for both probable big hit and normal big hit After the determined normal jackpot display result is derived and displayed, when a jackpot start command indicating a probability variable jackpot is received, as shown in S295a, S295b, S296, S301, and S302 in FIG. Since a lottery with a big hit is made and a re-lottery display is made, whether or not it will be in a probable change state matches the state that is actually controlled inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the state that the player can recognize from the outside Can be made.

  (9) With respect to the decorative pattern variation display performed when the variation pattern command is received without receiving the symbol information command, when the variation pattern command received is a variation pattern command for both probable big hit and normal big hit. When the ending display command indicating the probability variation jackpot is received after the determined normal jackpot display result is derived and displayed, as shown in S305, S309 to S311, S316, and S317 in FIG. Since there is a re-lottery display at the end of the big jackpot that will be completed, whether or not it will be in a probable change state, the state that is actually controlled inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the state that the player can recognize from the outside Can be matched.

  (10) With respect to the decorative symbol variation display performed when the variation pattern command is received without receiving the symbol information command, the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command for both probable big hit and normal big hit. After the determined normal jackpot display result is derived and displayed, when a jackpot start command indicating a probability variable jackpot is received, as shown in S295a, S295b, S296, S301, and S302 in FIG. When a winning lottery, mid-rising and re-lottery display is performed, and an ending display command indicating a probable big hit is received, as shown in S305, S309 to S311, S316, and S317 in FIG. There will be a lottery at the end of the jackpot and a re-lottery will be displayed. As shown in S296 and S310 of 40, when a re-lottery display with a big hit that is achieved for a probable big hit is performed, it is prohibited to display a re-lottery display with a finish during the big hit that is for a promising big hit. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effects that are achieved at the probable big hit from being repeated, and to prevent waste of control.

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

  (2) The configuration of the device for effect control is not limited to that described above, and the following configuration may be employed. A microcomputer for performing display control, a microcomputer for performing sound control, and a microcomputer for performing lamp control are provided, and a microcomputer for game control includes a display control command, a sound control command, and Alternatively, a configuration may be employed in which a lamp control command is given and each microcomputer individually executes each control according to the command.

  (3) A display control board provided with a display control microcomputer for performing display control of the variable display device 9 and a sound / lamp control board provided with a sound / lamp microcomputer for performing sound control and lamp control, for example, are provided. The display control microcomputer receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 provided on the main board 31, and the display control microcomputer performs display control based on the received command. -Sound control and lamp control command for commanding sound control and lamp control to the lamp control microcomputer are transmitted, and the sound / lamp control microcomputer receives the sound / lamp control command, and performs sound control and lamp control. May be performed. In this case, the sound / lamp control microcomputer includes a sound control microcomputer (provided on the sound control board) for performing sound control and a lamp control microcomputer (provided on the lamp control board) for performing lamp control. A sound control command for instructing sound control may be transmitted to the sound control microcomputer, and a lamp control command for instructing lamp control may be transmitted to the sound control microcomputer.

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

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

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which a lottery result is displayed by executing a mini game such as a hitting game without variably displaying decorative symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-lottery display during the big hit and the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit, and the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit are displayed again by variably displaying the decorative symbols and displaying the display results. You may make it show a lottery result by performing both or one about re-lottery display.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which both the big lot re-lottery display and the big hit end re-lottery display are always performed when the big hit is made. By doing in this way, the frequency that a re-lottery display is performed increases, and a player's interest can be improved further. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit is normal, the control for performing only one of the big lottery re-lottery display and the big lottery re-lottery display may be selected and executed at a predetermined ratio. Good. The selection in that case may be performed at random using a random counter or the like. In addition, when a big hit is made, either the re-lottery display during the big hit or the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit may be necessarily performed.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the lottery re-lottery display is executed during the interval period between rounds in the big hit gaming state is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing for executing the big lot re-lottery display may be during a run-around period from the start to the end of a predetermined round. Also, the timing for executing the big hit re-lottery display may be at the start of the big hit gaming state.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number of re-lottery display that can be executed in association with one change display is two is shown. However, the number of executions of the re-lottery display that can be executed in association with one variation display is not limited to this, and may be a predetermined number of times of three or more.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the type of jackpot is indicated by the type of jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) derived and displayed by the special symbol indicator 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a symbol derived and displayed by the special symbol display device 8, a jackpot symbol whose type of jackpot is not specified may be used. In that case, the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 8 is composed of a jackpot symbol for which the type of jackpot is not specified and an off symbol.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an example of transmitting a symbol information determination command for designating a jackpot determination result and a jackpot type selection result as a command used to instruct a variation display result of a decorative symbol. Indicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a command that directly designates the display result of the decorative symbol (combination of stop symbols) may be used as a command for instructing the variable symbol display result. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 800 recognizes the determination result of the big hit determination and the selection result of the big hit type based on the combination of the stop symbols designated by the command.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, regarding the variation display of the decorative symbol performed when the variation pattern command is received without receiving the symbol information command, the received variation pattern command is used for both the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit. In the case of the variation pattern command, the example of performing the re-lottery display with a rise when the jackpot start command indicating the probability variation jackpot is received after the determined normal jackpot display result is derived and displayed. As such a re-lottery display, an example is shown in which one of the re-lottery display during the big hit and the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-lottery display at such time may be performed only by the re-lottery display during the big hit. In addition, the re-lottery display at such time may be performed only by the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as the special variation display, an example in which the decorative design is changed at high speed and an example in which the decorative design is hidden is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variation display is a variation display in which a decorative symbol is circulated and displayed in a manner different from the high-speed variation display pattern in such a manner that the engineer cannot easily confirm the symbol. Alternatively, it may be displayed in such a manner that the decorative symbol during the variable display is temporarily stopped. In other words, as a special variation display, regardless of the timing at which a symbol stop command is received during variation display, any variation display that is performed in such a manner that a predetermined display result can be derived and displayed at the time of reception will be accepted. Such an effect may be performed.

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

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view which shows the front surface of the game board in the state which removed the glass door frame. It is the rear view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the back. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a figure for demonstrating the random counter used in order that the microcomputer for game control may generate the random numbers used for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the various random counters which the microcomputer for effect control uses for effect control. It is a figure for demonstrating the data table for the fluctuation | variation pattern selection which memorize | stored the judgment value used in order to select and determine the fluctuation | variation pattern in a fluctuation | variation display part. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect control command in a table form. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect control command in a table form. It is a timing chart for demonstrating special fluctuation display control. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display when a variable display is performed with a variable display apparatus. It is a display screen figure which shows the 1st display example of the fluctuation display by the 1st special fluctuation pattern among special fluctuation patterns. It is a display screen figure which shows the 2nd display example of the fluctuation | variation display by the 1st special fluctuation pattern among special fluctuation patterns. It is a display screen figure which shows the 1st display example of the fluctuation display by the 2nd special fluctuation pattern among special fluctuation patterns. It is a display screen figure which shows the 2nd display example of the fluctuation display by the 2nd special fluctuation pattern among special fluctuation patterns. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop symbol setting process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration symbol information determination process in a special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening pre-processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special prize process opening process in a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the special game process in a big hit game end process. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol determination process in a symbol fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern determination process in a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol stop waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows processing during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game effect production process in the big hit game process. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board | substrate by 2nd Embodiment, and another control board.

Explanation of symbols

  9 Variable display device, 1 Pachinko machine, 560 Game control microcomputer, 800 Production control microcomputer, 27 Speaker, 25 Decoration lamp, 70 Sound / lamp control microcomputer, 80a Display control microcomputer.

Claims (8)

Comprises a variable display device, each of which derives displays the variable display of the display results of the identification information by performing variable display of identification information of plural types can be identified, variable display of the display results of said identification information in said variable display device A gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is obtained,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command for controlling the variable display device;
Receiving the command from the recreation control means, and a presentation control means for controlling the presentation apparatus including the variable display device based on the command received,
The game control means includes
Predetermining means for determining whether the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result or not before derivation display of the display result of the variation display of the identification information ;
A variation pattern for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying a variation display time from the start of variation display of the identification information to the time of derivation display of the display result of the variation display of the identification information based on a determination result by the prior determination unit A determination means;
A variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern determined by the change pattern determination means, a display result command indicating variable display of the display results of said identification information determined by pre-determining means, variable display of the identification information Command transmission means for sequentially transmitting a confirmation command indicating that the display result of
The production control means includes
Run the effect of the variable display of the identification information in the variation pattern corresponding to said received variation pattern command, at a timing according to prior Symbol confirmation command, before Symbol display results the variable display of identification information corresponding to the command Including variable display execution means for performing an effect of deriving and displaying the display result of
The variable display execution means, the variation pattern command the display result command is received is not received, and will be the specific display result display result of variable display of the identification information by the display command results shown in case that is, the display result command executes a special variation effect when it is received, based on said determined command is received, the specific display results from a state in which the special change effect is running When the display result of the variation display of the identification information is controlled to a high-probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result is higher than the normal state that is different from the specific game state after the specific game state ends. In addition, as a display result of the variation display of the identification information, a special display result determined in advance among the specific display results is derived and displayed,
The pre-decision means further determines whether to control the high probability state before deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display of the identification information,
The command transmission means includes the high probability state as the fluctuation pattern command to be transmitted based on the decision result by the prior decision means being determined that the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information is the specific display result. There is a specific variation pattern command that is used as a variation display of the identification information when it becomes and a variation display of the identification information when it does not,
The variation display execution means includes display result determination means for determining a display result of the variation display of the identification information to be derived and displayed in the variation display of the identification information based on the received command.
When the variation pattern command received is the specific variation pattern command when the variation pattern command is received without the display result command being received, the display result determination means The display result of the variable display is determined as the specific display result other than the special display result,
The command transmission means further transmits a high-probability state designation command indicating whether or not the high-probability state is reached after the variation pattern command is transmitted and before the specific gaming state ends.
The variation display execution means includes:
Based on the reception of the specific variation pattern command, the specific display result other than the special display result is determined as the display result of the variation display of the identification information by the display result determining means, and the determined specific display result And a notification effect executing means for performing a high-probability notification effect for notifying that the high-probability state is entered based on the reception of the high-probability state designation command. A gaming machine. Comprises a variable display device, each of which derives displays the variable display of the display results of the identification information by performing variable display of identification information of plural types can be identified, variable display of the display results of said identification information in said variable display device A gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is obtained,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command for controlling the variable display device;
Receiving the command from the recreation control means, based on said command received, and sound output means for outputting a sound in accordance with the game, the light emitting means for emitting light in accordance with the game, and the variable display device An effect control means for controlling a plurality of effect devices including,
The game control means includes
And pre-determining means for determining whether the variable display of the display results of the identification information and the specific display results in the derivation display varying display of the display results of the identification information,
A variation pattern for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying a variation display time from the start of variation display of the identification information to the time of derivation display of the display result of the variation display of the identification information based on a determination result by the prior determination unit A determination means;
A variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern determined by the change pattern determination means, a display result command indicating variable display of the display results of said identification information determined by pre-determining means, variable display of the identification information Command transmission means for sequentially transmitting a confirmation command indicating that the display result of
The production control means includes
Receiving the command transmitted from the command transmitting means, in response to the command received, the first performance control means for controlling at least one of said light emitting means and the sound output means,
And means for controlling the variable display device based on the information output from the first presentation control means in response to said command received in said first presentation control means is received in the first presentation control means the variation pattern command, the display result command, and, based on the information indicated by the confirmation command after starting the variable display of the identification information, performs control to derive displaying the variable display of the display results of the identification information Second production control means,
The second effect control means includes:
Run the effect of the variable display of the identification information in the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the received the variation pattern command indicates information, at a timing according to information indicated by the pre-Symbol confirm commands, information indicated by the pre-Symbol display result command A variation display executing means for performing an effect of deriving and displaying a display result of the variation display of the identification information according to
The variable display execution means, the variation pattern command the display result command is received is not received, and will be the specific display result display result of variable display of the identification information by the display command results shown in case that is, the display result command executes a special variation effect when it is received, based on said determined command is received, the specific display results from a state in which the special change effect is running When the display result of the variation display of the identification information is controlled to a high-probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result is higher than the normal state that is different from the specific game state after the specific game state ends. In addition, as a display result of the variation display of the identification information, a special display result determined in advance among the specific display results is derived and displayed,
The pre-decision means further determines whether to control the high probability state before deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display of the identification information,
The command transmission means includes the high probability state as the fluctuation pattern command to be transmitted based on the decision result by the prior decision means being determined that the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information is the specific display result. There is a specific variation pattern command that is used as a variation display of the identification information when it becomes and a variation display of the identification information when it does not,
The variation display execution means includes display result determination means for determining a display result of the variation display of the identification information to be derived and displayed in the variation display of the identification information based on the received command.
When the variation pattern command received is the specific variation pattern command when the variation pattern command is received without the display result command being received, the display result determination means The display result of the variable display is determined as the specific display result other than the special display result,
The command transmission means further transmits a high-probability state designation command indicating whether or not the high-probability state is reached after the variation pattern command is transmitted and before the specific gaming state ends.
The variation display execution means includes:
Based on the reception of the specific variation pattern command, the specific display result other than the special display result is determined as the display result of the variation display of the identification information by the display result determining means, and the determined specific display result And a notification effect executing means for performing a high-probability notification effect for notifying that the high-probability state is entered based on the reception of the high-probability state designation command. A gaming machine. 2. The special variation effect includes a high-speed variable display effect that variably displays the identification information at a speed at which it is difficult for a player to visually recognize the type of the identification information during the variation display of the identification information. Or the gaming machine of 2. The special variation effect is characterized in that it comprises a hiding display effect to conceal at least part of the identification information in the variable display of the identification information, gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The game control means further includes:
The specific gaming state is started when the prior determination means determines that the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result and the control is performed to the high probability state. After, including whether or not to execute the high probability notification effect, and high probability notification effect execution determining means for determining the execution timing of the high probability notification effect,
The command transmission means further transmits a high probability notification effect designation command indicating a determination result by the high probability notification effect execution determination means,
The display result determining means determines a display result of the variable display of the identification information as the specific display result other than the special display result when the high probability notification effect designation command is received,
The variable display execution means, when the high probability notification effect designation command is received, the specific display result determined by the display result determination means before the execution timing indicated by the high probability notification effect designation command. Derived and displayed
When the high-probability notification effect designation command is received, the notification effect execution means is after the specific display result determined by the display result determination means is derived and displayed, and the high-probability notification effect designation The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the high-probability notification effect is performed at the execution timing indicated by the command . Said command transmission means, when the front Symbol specific game state is started, and transmits the high probability state specified command showing also start of the specific game state, one of claims 1 to 5 The gaming machine described in 1. Said command transmission means, when the front Symbol specific game state is completed, and transmits the high probability state specified command showing also terminate the specific game state, in any one of claims 1 to 5 The gaming machine described. It said command transmission means, when the front Symbol specific game state is started, and the high probability state specified command showing also start of the specific game state, when the specific game state is completed, the specific game state sends a the high probability state specified command showing also exit,
The notification effect executing means includes
The specific variation pattern command the particular display result other than the special display result on the basis of the reception of the is determined by the display result determining means as the display result variable display of the identification information, the specific display results determined the first high-probability but to inform after the derived displayed, when the high probability state specified command showing also start before Symbol particular game state is received in the in the specific game state to be a the high probability state First notification effect executing means for performing a notification effect as the high probability notification effect ;
The specific variation pattern command the particular display result other than the special display result on the basis of the reception of the is determined by the display result determining means as the display result variable display of the identification information, the specific display results determined after the but derived displayed, when the high probability state specified command showing also the end of the previous SL particular game state is received, the second to notify that the the high probability state at the end of the specific game state Second notification effect executing means for performing a high probability notification effect as the high probability notification effect ;
High probability notification effect prohibiting means for prohibiting the second high probability notification effect from being performed by the second notification effect executing means when the first high probability notification effect is performed by the first notification effect executing means. and further comprising a preparative, gaming machine according to any of claims 1 to 5.

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