JP5037064B2 - 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, or 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 to derive and display 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 includes, for example, a variable display device that performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and derives and displays a display result. Some display devices are controlled to a specific gaming state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (hit game symbol). .

As such a gaming machine, by operating a mode changeover switch or the like, an effect mode selected by a player from a plurality of types of effect modes is set, and a variable display of symbols is displayed in a manner corresponding to the set effect mode. There is a game machine to be performed that automatically changes the currently set performance mode to another type of performance mode selected from a plurality of types of performance modes (Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-43438 A

  A conventional gaming machine performs a variable display of symbols in a manner corresponding to a set production mode. That is, the conventional gaming machine is not intended to provide the player with an effect corresponding to the set effect mode during a period other than during the symbol variation display. For this reason, in the period other than during the symbol variation display, a specific effect according to the effect mode cannot be performed, and the interest cannot be improved.

  Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is no relation between the effect provided in the period during which the symbol variation display is performed and the effect provided in the period other than during the symbol variation display. For this reason, there is a possibility that a difference between an effect performed during the period during which the symbol variation display is performed and an effect performed during a period other than during the symbol variation display may make the player feel uncomfortable. Specifically, for example, there is a difference between the effect provided in the period when the symbol variation display is performed and the effect performed after the start of the big hit game, which may make the player feel uncomfortable. was there.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to produce an effect with a sense of unity between the variable display period and the effect performed after the start of the big hit game while preventing the effect from becoming monotonous. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be performed.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display device (variable display device 9) for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (space, marine, and land symbols) each identifiable and deriving and displaying a 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 (big hit symbol (non-probable variable big hit symbol, first positive variable big hit symbol, second positive variable big hit symbol)) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Control of the progress of the game, and the effect device including the variable display device (light effect device for generating light such as the decoration lamp 25, the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, the sound of the speaker 27, etc. A game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for transmitting a command (production control command) for controlling the sound production device to be generated;
Production control means (production control microcomputer 800, sound / lamp control board and display control board in a modified example) for controlling the production device based on the command from the game control means,
Operation receiving means (operation button 88) for receiving an operation by a player,
The production control means includes
Derived display means for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display in the variable display device (S503);
Based on the operation received by the operation accepting means (when it is determined YES in S714), a continuous effect mode (space mode, sea mode, (Land mode) and a switching effect mode in which an effect based on one effect mode (space, sea, land) is performed, the effect mode is switched at a predetermined timing, and an effect based on the switched effect mode is performed. Effect mode setting means (S715) for setting one effect mode (effect flag) from a plurality of types of effect modes including auto mode),
An effect execution means (S501 to S503, S722) that specifies an effect mode based on the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means and performs an effect based on the specified effect mode in the effect device;
When the switching effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means (when the auto flag is set), when a specific condition is satisfied as the predetermined timing (when it is determined YES in S706) Switching means (S701 to S710) for switching the effect mode performed in the effect device,
Before the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result after the specific game state ends is higher than the normal state different from the specific game state High-probability notification effect determining means (S721a) for determining whether or not to perform a high-probability notification effect (high-accuracy re-lottery display) for notifying that a high-probability state (high-accuracy state, probability-change state) is achieved
On the condition that the high-probability notification effect determining means determines that the high-probability notification effect is to be performed, a plurality of high-probability notification effects (high accuracy for space use) are set based on the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means. A high-probability notification effect is specified from among the re-drawing, marine high-precision re-drawing, and land-use high-precision re-drawing, and the specified high-probability notification effect is started after the specific gaming state is started (during a big hit game) High-probability notification effect execution means (S501, S505, S506) performed at the end of the big hit,
The derivation display means is a specification for deriving and displaying the specific display result in an unspecified manner as to whether or not the high-probability notification effect is determined by the high-probability notification effect determination means. Including disabling derivation display means (S503, S720),
The high probability notification effect executing means is
When the switching effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means and the high probability notification effect determining means determines that the high probability notification effect is to be performed, the effect mode performed by the effect executing means is A switching setting effect mode specifying means (S721a) to be specified;
Among the plurality of high-probability notification effects, a high-probability notification effect corresponding to the effect mode specified by the switching-setting effect mode specifying means is specified (S721a), and the specified high-probability notification effect is specified as the specified game. Switching setting high probability notification effect executing means (S747, S734) performed after the state is started.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to set an effect mode by an operation from a plurality of types of effect modes including the continuous effect mode and the switching effect mode, and an effect based on the effect mode specified from the set effect mode Is performed in the production device. Even if the switching effect mode is set, the high-probability notification effect corresponding to the effect mode performed by the effect executing means is performed after the start of the specific gaming state. As a result, it is possible to advance the game while providing the player with an effect based on a plurality of types of effect modes, so that the effect becomes monotonous, which makes the player tired and lowers interest. Occurrence can be prevented. In addition, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the effect mode of the effect performed in the effect device including the high-probability notification effect performed after the start of the specific gaming state while preventing the occurrence of such inconvenience.

  In addition, since the high-probability notification effect is performed after the start of the specific gaming state, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled to the high-probability state after the timing when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. Can do. Furthermore, when a high-probability notification effect is performed, it is impossible to specify whether or not a high-probability state is to be obtained during the specific display result derivation display. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that a higher-probability notification effect is performed in spite of being notified of the fact.

  (2) Based on the fact that the switching means has received a predetermined command (a symbol command corresponding to jackpot, a variation pattern command corresponding to super reach) from the game control means, an effect mode performed in the effect device Switching is performed (S701 to S706, S710).

  According to such a configuration, the effect mode can be switched based on the reception of the predetermined command, and the process of determining the timing at which the effect control unit switches the effect mode and the need to hold data for performing the process are required. Therefore, there is no need to significantly increase the processing load and data capacity on the side of the production control means.

(3) The command transmitted from the game control means includes a specific display result command (a symbol command corresponding to jackpot) indicating that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result,
The switching means is
An effect mode performed in the effect device according to a predetermined first order (space mode → sea mode → land mode → space mode → sea mode →...) Based on the establishment of the specific condition. ("Regular change" is determined based on the value from RS3 in S705),
Assuming that the specific condition is satisfied when the specific display result command is received, the effect mode performed in the effect device is switched without following the first order (space mode → land mode → sea mode → space mode → .., An order different from the first order and cannot be shifted in the first order, and “irregular change” is determined based on the value from RS3 in S702).

  According to such a configuration, when the production mode is switched without following the first order, the player has a sense of expectation that the display result of the switched variable display may be the specific display result. You can make it.

(4) The game control means
Before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display, whether to control to the specific gaming state, whether to control to the high probability state after the specific gaming state ends, or whether to perform the high probability notification effect Pre-determining means (S383 to S388, S390 to S392, S396, S401, S405) for determining
It said predetermination means result for identifying the determined result by the command (symbol Command: see FIG. 10) results to send a command transmitting means (S397, S402, S406, S27) and wherein the
The high probability notification effect determination means determines whether or not to perform the high probability notification effect based on the result command from the result command transmission means (S214, S721a).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the high-probability notification effect based on the result command, and the processing for determining whether or not the effect control means performs the high-probability notification effect and the process are performed. Therefore, it is not necessary to significantly increase the processing load and the data capacity on the side of the production control means.
(5) The game control means, at a different rate depending on which of a plurality of types of game states including at least the normal state and the high probability state are controlled, after the end of the specific game state, Control is made to a predetermined gaming state among a plurality of types of gaming states.

( 6 ) The gaming machine described above further includes a start area (variable winning ball apparatus 15) that is provided in the game area (game area 7) and that satisfies a predetermined start condition when a game medium (game ball) enters. It may be a thing.

In such a gaming machine, the effect control means is
Before the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result after the end of the specific gaming state is the same as the high probability state and the high Whether or not to perform a high-accuracy high-entry notification effect (high-base re-lottery display) for notifying that the game medium is likely to enter the starting area from the probability state and entering a high-accuracy high-entry state (high-accuracy high-base state) A high-accuracy high-entry notification effect determining means (S721a) for determining;
A plurality of high accuracy high approach notifications based on the performance mode set by the performance mode setting means on condition that the high accuracy high approach notification effect determination means determines that the high accuracy high approach notification effect is to be performed. A high-accuracy high-entry notification effect is specified from the effects (space high-base re-lottery, marine high-base re-lottery, land-based high-base re-lottery), and the specified high-accuracy high-entry notification effect is specified as the specified game. Including high-accuracy high-entry notification effect executing means (S501, S505, S506) performed after the state is started (during the big hit, at the end of the big hit),
The switching setting effect mode specifying means is further determined that the switching effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means and the highly accurate approach notification effect is performed by the highly accurate approach notification determining means. When specifying the effect mode being performed by the effect execution means,
The switching setting time high-probability notification effect specifying means further specifies from the plurality of high-accuracy approach notification effect aspects,
The switching probability high-probability notification effect executing means further specifies a high-accuracy high-notification notification effect corresponding to the effect mode specified by the switching-setting effect mode specifying unit among the plurality of high-accuracy high-level notification notification effects. In addition, the specified high-accuracy approach notification effect may be configured to be performed after the specific gaming state is started.

  According to such a configuration, even when the switching effect mode is set, the high-accuracy approach notification effect corresponding to the effect mode performed by the effect executing means is performed after the start of the specific gaming state. As a result, it is possible to advance the game while providing the player with an effect based on a plurality of types of effect modes, so that the effect becomes monotonous, which makes the player tired and lowers interest. Occurrence can be prevented. In addition, while preventing the occurrence of such inconvenience, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the performance mode of the performance performed in the production device including the high-probability notification effect and the high-accuracy high-entry notification effect performed after the start of the specific gaming state. it can.

  In addition, since the high-accuracy and high-entry notification effect is performed after the start of the specific gaming state, the player has a sense of expectation for being controlled to the high-accuracy and high-entry state after the timing when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. Can be held in. Further, when the high-accuracy approach notification effect is performed, it becomes impossible to specify whether or not the high-accuracy and high-entry state is entered during the specific display result derivation display. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the highly accurate and high approach notification effect is performed even though it is already notified that the highly accurate and high approach state is controlled.

( 7 ) Further, the above-described predetermining means further determines whether to control the high-accuracy approach state before deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display,
The pre-determining means, when being controlled to the high probability state and when being controlled to the high probability high approach state, the ratio to control to the high probability state after the end of the specific gaming state, After the specific gaming state is finished, it is determined by changing the ratio of controlling to the high-probability high-entry state (see FIG. 9, when the current gaming state is the high-probability low base state, The rate of control to 20% is controlled to 50%, and the rate of control to the highly accurate and high base state is 50%. The controlled ratio is 10%, and the controlled ratio to the highly accurate base state is 70%).

  According to such a configuration, as the gaming state to be transferred after the specific gaming state is finished, the normal state, the high probability state, and the high probability that the ease of entering the starting area or the probability of the specific display result is different. A high approach state is provided. Also, the ratio of controlling to the high probability state after the end of the specific gaming state, and the state of high probability and high entrance state after the end of the specific gaming state, when the state is controlled to the high probability state and when controlled to the high probability high approach state The ratio to be controlled can be made different. For this reason, the player can be strongly interested in which gaming state is controlled.

( 8 ) The pre-determining means is controlled to the normal state after the specific gaming state is ended when the high probability state is controlled and when the high probability high approach state is controlled. , And determining the ratio of controlling to the high-accuracy high-entry state after the specific gaming state ends (see FIG. 9, when the current gaming state is a high-probability low-base state, The rate of control to the base state is 30% and the rate of control to the high-accuracy base state is 50%, while the current gaming state is the high-accuracy and high-base state, The ratio controlled to the state is 20%, and the ratio controlled to the highly accurate base state is 70%).

  According to such a configuration, when being controlled to a high probability state and when being controlled to a high probability high approach state, the ratio of controlling to the normal state after the end of the specific gaming state, and after the end of the specific gaming state It is possible to vary the ratio of controlling to the highly accurate high approach state. For this reason, the player can be strongly interested in which gaming state is controlled.

( 9 ) The pre-determining means has a higher rate after the end of the specific gaming state when controlled to the high-accuracy and high-entry state than when controlled to the normal state or the high-probability state. It is determined to control the high-accuracy and high-entry state (see FIG. 9, when the current gaming state is the normal state, the percentage that is controlled to the high-accuracy and base state is 10%, and the current gaming state When the current gaming state is the high-accuracy base state, the proportion that is controlled to the high-accuracy-base state is 50%. That is, when the current gaming state is the normal state or the high-accuracy low base state, the rate of control to the high-accuracy high-base state is higher in the high-accuracy high-base state. high).

  According to such a configuration, once controlled to the high-accuracy and high-entry state, the ratio of being controlled again to the high-accuracy and high-entry state after the specific gaming state is high. For this reason, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation and to improve the interest of the game in contrast to being controlled from the normal state or the high probability state to the highly accurate and high approach state.

( 10 ) The pre-determining means controls the high probability state after the specific gaming state when the normal state is controlled and when the high probability state is controlled, and After the specific gaming state is finished, it is determined by changing the ratio of controlling to the high-probability high-entry state (see FIG. 9, when the current gaming state is the low-probability low-base state, The rate of control to 40% is controlled to 10%, and the rate of control to the highly accurate and high base state is 10%. The percentage controlled is 20%, and the percentage controlled to the high-accuracy base state is 50%).

  According to such a configuration, when the normal state is controlled and when the high probability state is controlled, the ratio of the control to the high probability state after the end of the specific gaming state and the high probability after the end of the specific gaming state. The rate of control to the high approach state can be made different. For this reason, the player can be strongly interested in which gaming state is controlled.

(1 1 ) The pre-determining means controls the normal state after the specific gaming state ends when the normal state is controlled and when the high probability state is controlled, and After the specific gaming state ends, it is determined by changing the control ratio to the high probability high approach state (see FIG. 9, when the current gaming state is the low probability low base state, the low probability low base state The rate of control to 50% is controlled to 10%, and the rate of control to the highly accurate and high base state is 10%. The percentage controlled is 30%, and the percentage controlled to the high-accuracy base state is 50%).

  According to such a configuration, when the normal state is controlled and when the high probability state is controlled, the ratio of controlling to the normal state after the end of the specific gaming state, and the high probability after the specific gaming state ends It is possible to vary the rate of controlling the approach state. For this reason, the player can be strongly interested in which gaming state is controlled.

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

  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 a game board described later). Is a structure including

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 for storing game balls (hit balls) as game media. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching game balls, and an operation that can be operated by the player. A button 88 is provided. The operation button 88 receives an operation for setting one production mode from a plurality of types of production modes as will be described later. 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 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. In the variable display device 9, three display areas (symbol display areas) are formed. As will be described later, the variable display device 9 according to the present embodiment includes a case in which display areas are formed on the left, middle, and right depending on the type of effect that is actually executed based on the set effect mode. In some cases, display areas are formed in the middle and lower stages.

  The variation display device 9 is a decoration (production) symbol in each display area formed during the variation display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8, and a plurality of types of identification that can identify each of them. The display of decorative symbols as information is displayed. The variation display device 9 that performs variation display of decorative symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 800 (see FIG. 5) 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 from 0 to 7, 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 a specific stop symbol. The variable display device 9 is realized by an image display device including a liquid crystal display device. The variable display device 9 serves as a decorative (production) symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified in each of the three display areas during the special symbol variable display period by the special symbol display 8. Decorative display composed of numbers 1 to 9 is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the liquid crystal display device is used as the variable display device 9 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display device 9 may be a CRT, plasma display, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display. Other image display type display devices such as those using the above may be used.

  Below the variable display device 9 are four special symbol hold memory indicators 18 for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered into the start winning opening 14, that is, the number of hold memories (also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). Is provided. 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.

  Below the variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 that forms a start winning opening 14 is provided. 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. In this way, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. The winning ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 20 is detected by the count switch 23.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display of the normal symbol display 10 that displays the normal symbols as a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner 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, 39, and winning of game balls to the winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39 is performed by winning hole switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, respectively. Detected. Each winning opening 29, 30, 33, 39 constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game media and allowing winning. The start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game media 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. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects according to the game, such as whether or not the game state is a big hit or will be described later, are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. ing. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are an example of a decoration light-emitting body provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and change whether or not the gaming state is a big hit, which will be described later. It emits light along with the game, such as whether or not it is inside.

  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 top frame lamp 28a. 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 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 big hit and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined opening end condition is satisfied. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit value. Control in which the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is continuously repeated in this way 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. The upper limit value of the number of times the continuation right is generated is set to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds).

  If the display result of the special symbol when the variable symbol display on the special symbol indicator 8 is stopped is a jackpot symbol accompanied by a probability variation, the player is further in a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state). It is controlled to an advantageous state. When controlled to the probability variation state, the probability of the next big hit is higher than the probability of the normal state. The normal state refers to a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state and other than the probability variation state. In the present embodiment, a jackpot symbol with a probability variation is referred to as a probability variation jackpot symbol, and a jackpot symbol without a probability variation is referred to as a non-probable variation jackpot symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display result of the special symbol when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped is a big hit symbol with variable time reduction control for reducing the fluctuation time among the probability variable big hit symbols. In some cases, the state is controlled to the probability variation state and the variation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as the time shortening state) in which the variation time shortening control is performed. Compared to the normal state, the time-short state is the variation time (time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) of the special symbol display 8, the variation display device 9, and the normal symbol display 10 described later. ) Is a control state in which display results are derived and displayed at an early stage. In the present embodiment, the probability variation big hit symbol that is controlled in the probability variation state but not in the short time state is referred to as the first probability variation big hit symbol, and the probability variation big hit symbol that is controlled in the probability variation state and controlled in the time reduction state is the second. It is called the probable big hit symbol.

  In the short-time state, the variation time of the symbol is shortened, so that the number of reserved memories is digested early, and the start winning that occurred exceeding the upper limit of the number of reserved memories (for example, “4”) becomes invalid. The display result can be derived and displayed frequently in a short time, and the winning display result can be easily derived and displayed at an early stage. For this reason, the display result of the variable display is likely to be the display result of the big hit symbol from the viewpoint of time efficiency, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  Further, when the time-short state is controlled, the following control is further performed. In the short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to that in the non-time-short state, and the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. The opening time is increased, and control is performed to increase the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of winning. For this reason, since the variable winning ball device 15 is more likely to be in the open state during the short-time state than in the non-time-short state, from the viewpoint of paying out the game ball according to the winning, Including both cases where the start winning is valid and invalid). As a result, the number of game balls to be paid out as award balls according to the winnings (in the number of shots) in the short-time state is less than the non-time-short state in relation to the number of game balls that have been struck into the game area 7 The ratio of the number of balls to be paid out can be increased. 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 for 100 shots, 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 state is also referred to as a high base state, and conversely, such a normal state has a lower base compared to such a high base state. Such a non-time-short state is also referred to as a low base state.

  The normal state that is controlled when the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 8 at the time of stoppage becomes the non-probable variation big hit symbol is called the low probability low base state or the normal state, and is controlled when it becomes the first positive probability big hit symbol. The probability variation state that is performed is referred to as a high probability low base state, and when the second probability variation big hit symbol is reached, the state that is controlled to the probability variation state and the short-time state is referred to as the high probability high base state.

  The decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 is a decorative symbol that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variable display in order to enhance the decorative effect of the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8. There are implications. The predetermined relationship with respect to such a symbol includes, for example, a relationship in which the variation display of the decorative symbol is started when the variation display of the special symbol is started, the variation display of the special symbol is finished, and the display result is displayed. In some cases, the display of the display result is displayed after the decorative symbol variation display ends.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the relationship between the special symbol in the special symbol display device 8 and the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9 will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between a special symbol and a decorative symbol.

  The non-probable big hit symbol for the special symbol corresponds to “0” or “1”. Further, the non-probable big hit symbol for the decorative symbol corresponds to a set of three “2” or “6”. When “0” or “1” is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8, the set of three “2” or “6” is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9. .

  “2” or “3” corresponds to the first probability variation jackpot symbol for the special symbol. Further, the first probability variation big hit symbol for the decorative symbol corresponds to a set of three “4” or “8”. When “2” or “3” is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8, the set of three “4” or “8” is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9. .

  The second probability variation jackpot symbol for the special symbol corresponds to “4” or “5”. Further, the second probability variation jackpot symbol for the decorative symbol corresponds to a set of three odd numbers “1, 3, 5, 7, 9”. When “4” or “5” is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8, three sets of odd symbols “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” are displayed on the variable display device 9. Derived and displayed as a display result.

  For the special symbol, “6” or “7” corresponds to the off symbol. Moreover, all the combinations other than a set of three correspond to the outliers for the decorative symbols. When “6” or “7” is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8, a combination other than the three is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 as the display result.

  In the present embodiment, even when a combination of non-probable big hit symbols is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display in the fluctuation display device 9, the non-probable change is made during the big hit or when the big hit ends after that. A re-lottery display that informs the player that the game state is controlled to the high-accuracy low base state or the high-accuracy high base state, which is more advantageous to the player than the low-accuracy low base state controlled after the combination of the big hit symbols May be done. Even if the combination of the first probability variable big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display in the variable display device 9, the first probability variable big hit symbol will be displayed at the time of the subsequent big hit game or at the end of the big hit. In some cases, a re-lottery display for notifying that the high-accuracy high-base state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player over the high-accuracy low-base state controlled after the combination, is controlled. Thus, the re-lottery display in the present embodiment may be performed during the big hit game or at the end of the big win. The term “in jackpot game” refers to the period from when the combination of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed until the number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released reaches the upper limit and the release ends. The end of the big hit means the time from when the number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released reaches the upper limit and the opening is completed until the variable display is started on the variable display device 9 or the like. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game state and the end of jackpot are collectively referred to as a jackpot game state.

  A re-lottery display that may switch from a low-probability state to a high-probability state during a big hit game is referred to as a big hit medium-high-reproducibility re-lottery display. A re-lottery display that may switch from a low base state to a high base state during a big hit game is referred to as a big hit middle / high base re-lottery display. A re-lottery display that may switch from a low-accuracy state to a high-accuracy state at the end of a big hit is called a high-precision re-lottery display at the end of a big hit. A re-lottery display that may switch from a low base state to a high base state at the end of a big hit is called a high base re-lottery display at the end of a big hit. Further, the re-lottery display for performing the high-base re-lottery display at the end of the big hit after performing the above-mentioned jackpot medium / high-precision re-lottery display is referred to as a composite re-lottery display. The high-accuracy re-lottery display may be a re-lottery display that may switch from the low-accuracy state to the high-accuracy state. Includes a re-lottery display that switches to In addition, the high base re-lottery display only needs to be a re-lottery display that may switch from the low base state to the high base state. For example, the low base low state or the high accuracy low base state to the high accuracy high base state Includes a re-lottery display that switches to

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

  For example, in the variable display device 9, when the decorative line stops, an effective line to be won is determined in advance, and the predetermined decorative pattern is still stopped in a part of the display area on the effective line. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that is not stopped (for example, the same decorative design is displayed in the left and right display areas of the left, middle, and right display areas in the variable display device 9. The display area in the stopped state is still in the display of variation display), and all or part of the display area on the active line constitutes all or part of the jackpot symbol. However, the display is changing in synchronization (for example, the change display is performed in all of the left, middle and right display areas in the change display device 9, and the same decorative pattern is always provided. The state) variable display in status is performed 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, among reach, normal reach (normal reach) that is selected at a higher rate than when it is a big hit, and a higher rate when it is a big hit than when it is lost The special reach (super reach) selected in is set. Thereby, when super reach appears, it is possible to notify the player that the ratio of occurrence of jackpots is higher than when normal reach appears, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, for the variable display device 9, a big hit notice may be executed by the appearance of a character, background screen switching, or the like in a variable display that triggers a big hit. The advance notice refers to an effect that informs that there is a higher probability of being a big hit when it is executed than when it is not executed.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 10 is in a state where the normal symbol is variably displayed. Further, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In other words, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probable big hit symbol, etc., which is disadvantageous for the player. Changes to an advantageous state. It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer 800 for controlling the variable display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, etc. A game control board (main board) 31 on which is mounted, a sound output board 70, a lamp driver board (not shown), a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control, and the like are mounted. A board 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 balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rail 39 and reach the ball payout device covered with the payout case 40A via the 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 (storage tank 38). In the vicinity of the head). 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. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 5 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 that are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. . The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 560 that is 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, a count An input driver circuit 58 for supplying a signal from the switch 23 and winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 15, and a special variable winning ball device 20 And an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the game machine according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560, and various information signals according to the command from the game control microcomputer 560. The device installed in An information output circuit 53 which is mounted.

  Note that the switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means 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. Further, the number of game balls won in the big winning opening is detected 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.

  The game control microcomputer 560 is a control means for controlling the progress of the game, and includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, and a storage means (variation data is stored as work memory). It includes a RAM 55 as a variable data storage means), a CPU 56 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, and an I / O port 506. 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 production control microcomputer 800 includes a production control program including a display control program and various information such as various control data, a ROM 84, a RAM 85 used as a work memory, and display control according to the program. A CPU 86 for performing the operation and an I / O port 87 are included. 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 effect control commands from the eight signal lines at the capture timing indicated by the effect control INT signal. Then, the production control microcomputer 800 performs display control, sound control, and lamp control to be performed in accordance with the type of production performed based on the received production control command and the production mode set as described later. The display control of the variable display device 9 is performed, and a driving signal for the speaker 27 and driving signals for various lamps are output. Thereby, when effect control according to the effect type performed based on the effect control command and the set effect mode is performed, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs sound control in accordance with the display control of the variable display device 9. Control and lamp control are performed. In other words, the display control microcomputer 800 performs display control of the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command, and performs sound control and lamp control corresponding to the display control content, thereby displaying the display of the variable display device 9. Sound control and lamp control in accordance with the control effects are performed. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 800 controls the various display effects such as the variable display of the variable display device 9 according to the type of the effect performed based on the effect control command and the set effect mode, and the decoration. Control related to various effects including control of the lamp 25, top frame lamp 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. CPU 86 transmits control data for displaying an image to VDP in accordance with the type of effect performed based on the received effect control command and the set effect mode. 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 variable display device 9 in advance. The image data is data for displaying various images made up of, for example, a person, an animal, a character (number), a figure or a symbol.

  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.

  In addition, an operation signal from the operation button 88 is input to the effect control microcomputer 800. The production control microcomputer 800 sets the production mode according to the operation signal from the operation button 88. Here, the effect mode refers to the type of character, background screen, effect content, etc. displayed on the variable display device 9.

  The production mode in the present embodiment includes a space mode, a sea mode, a land mode, and an auto mode. When the space mode is selected as the production mode, a character related to the universe, a background screen, production contents, and the like are set. When the sea mode is selected as the effect mode, a character related to the sea, a background screen, contents of effects, and the like are set. When the land mode is determined as the effect mode, a character related to the land, a background screen, contents of effects, and the like are set. When the auto mode is selected as the effect mode, the same effect type as when the space mode is selected is selected, and then the effect type performed in a predetermined order at a predetermined timing is automatically changed. . The predetermined timing refers to a time when it is determined to change the type of effect using RS3 in response to reception of a predetermined command (a symbol command corresponding to jackpot, a variation pattern command corresponding to super reach, etc.) described later, or a predetermined period This means when the type of effect is not changed (for example, while the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times).

  The predetermined order includes a first order and a second order that is different from the first order. The first order refers to the order of space mode → sea mode → land mode → space mode → sea mode →. The second order is an order different from the first order, and cannot be shifted in the first order. Specifically, the second order refers to the order of space mode → land mode → sea mode → space mode →. The second order may be any order that is different from the first order and cannot be shifted in the first order, and is not limited to the order that changes in a certain order. A mode may be selected at random. For example, the next production mode may be selected at random from the production mode that cannot be shifted from the current production mode in the first order. Specifically, as a result of random selection, the order of the space mode → the space mode → the land mode → the space mode →.

  Image data for space effects (effects including space fluctuation display, space re-lottery display, etc.), marine effects (sea change display, sea re-lottery display, etc. ) And image data for performing a land effect (effects including land fluctuation display, land re-lottery display, etc.) are stored in the character ROM. In addition, control data for rendering using space image data, control data for rendering using marine image data, and control data for rendering using land image data Is stored in the ROM 84.

  The production control microcomputer 800 inputs control data for displaying an image according to the type of production performed based on the set production mode to the VDP based on the signal inputted from the operation button 88, and Information signals corresponding to types of effects performed based on the set effect mode are input to the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35. The VDP reads out image data from the character ROM based on the input control data, develops the image data in the VRAM, and displays an image corresponding to the type of effect performed based on the set effect mode (variable display according to the type). The image and the image of the re-lottery display according to the type) are displayed on the variable display device 9. The audio output board 70 drives and controls the speaker 27 based on the input information signal. Similarly, the lamp driver board 35 drives and controls the decoration lamp 25, the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c based on the input information signal.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a detailed circuit configuration of the main board 31. In addition to the ROM 54, RAM 55, CPU 56, and I / O port 506, the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 includes a clock circuit 501, a reset controller 502 that functions as system reset means, random number circuits 503a and 503b, and A CTC 504 for sending an interrupt request signal to the CPU is 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. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 is equipped with two random number circuits 503a and 503b having different ranges of random number values 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 within a range that can be generated by 12 bits (that is, a range from 0 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 in 16 bits (that is, a range from 0 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.

  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 is within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 3599 (the jackpot probability in the low probability state is 1/300 from the relationship with FIG. 8)) are set. Then, the numerical data is updated according to the set update rules, and the numerical data to be read is disturbed based on the fact that the start winning time that occurs at random timing is the time of reading (extraction) of the numerical data. Has a function to generate a random number.

  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 determination for determining whether or not to make a probable change and a short time, and a random number for determining a variation pattern 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.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 is stored in a predetermined read-only storage medium such as the ROM 54. A numerical value that the random number circuit 503 updates numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the ID number of the microcomputer 560 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). Set as the initial value of the data. 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, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in this embodiment, a determination about the gaming state after the big hit, determination of a variation pattern in the variation display (whether to reach the reach state) And the processing procedure for the control contents such as the determination of the special symbol stop symbol will be briefly described.

  The determination whether to win or not (big hit determination) is performed using the random number circuit 503 (also referred to as random R or random R1) as described above. The random number circuit 503 is a circuit that adds and updates the count value at an extremely high speed (for example, 10 MHz) based on the reference clock signal CLK output from the clock circuit 501 regardless of the timer interrupt. The random number circuit 503 is mounted on the game control microcomputer 560. When a signal is input from the start port switch 14a, the count value at that time is latched (temporarily held), and a start prize is received. When the determination is made (for example, when the input signal is in an on state while the timer interruption count is performed for a predetermined number of times), the latched count value is stored in the storage area of the RAM 55 as start winning storage data.

  When it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determination, the determination (gaming state determination) of the low probability low base state, the high probability low base state, or the high probability high base state is as follows. This is performed using a count value (random number value) of a random counter (also referred to as random R2) for determining the gaming state. This random counter controls the gaming state after the big hit game to a low probability low base state by deriving and displaying the non-probable big hit symbol when the big hit decision is made in the big hit determination, or the first probability variable big hit symbol is Randomly decide whether to control the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability low base state by derivation display, or to control the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability high base state by deriving and displaying the second probability variable big hit symbol A numerical data updating means for updating numerical data within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 19), and a counter value extracted at a predetermined timing such as at the time of starting winning A state specified from a predetermined gaming state determination value is determined as a gaming state to be controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, such a determination is not performed when it is determined that the big hit is out of place.

  In addition, the symbol determination in the special symbol variation display is performed using a count value (random number value) of a random counter for special symbol determination (also referred to as random R3). This random counter is for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol, and is a numerical data updating means for updating numerical data within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 5). The stop symbol of the special symbol is determined based on the counter value extracted from the random R3 at a predetermined timing (for example, at the time of starting winning a prize) before the start of variation. When the non-probable variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined from the non-probable variation jackpot symbols based on the counter value extracted from the random R3. When the first probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined from the first probability variation jackpot symbol based on the counter value extracted from the random R3. When the second probability variable jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined from the second probability variable bonus symbol based on the counter value extracted from the random R3. Further, when it is determined that the winning is determined by the big hit determination, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined from the missing symbols based on the value of the counter extracted from the random R3.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the gaming state determination is performed using the random R2 count value, and the special symbol determination is performed using the random R3 count value to determine the special symbol stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game state determination and special symbol determination may be performed using the count value of one random counter. When it is determined that a big hit is determined by the big hit determination, a special symbol determination is made to determine a stop symbol from the big hit symbol based on the count value from the random counter, and the determined stop symbol is the first probability variable big hit symbol. It may be configured that the gaming state determination is performed according to whether it is a second probability variation big hit symbol or a non-probability variation big hit symbol.

  The variation pattern for specifying the variation display variation time in the special symbol display 8 and the variation display mode in the variation display device 9 is a count value of a variation pattern determining random counter (also referred to as random R4). Random number) is selected and determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns. This random counter is for determining a fluctuation pattern at random, and is a numerical data updating means for updating numerical data within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 99). Are extracted at a predetermined timing. There are multiple types of variation patterns for when a big hit is determined by the big hit determination and when it is determined that a big hit is determined to be a big hit. Based on the relationship between the type and numerical data, the variation executed by the variation pattern corresponding to the numerical data that matches the counter value extracted from the random counter at a predetermined timing before starting the variation of the special symbol, such as at the time of starting winning It is determined as a pattern. In addition, when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determination, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be out of reach by the big hit determination, and when the reach state is determined by the reach determination (reach out of reach). A plurality of types are provided for each of a case where it is determined that a loss is determined by the jackpot determination and that a reach state is not determined by the reach determination (when the reach is not reached). The plurality of types of variation patterns include variation patterns that specify variation times during which a reach state can be generated in variation display on the variation display device 9. Such a variation pattern is called a reach variation pattern.

  When it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determination, in the variable display device 9, the count value of the random counter for random determination (also referred to as random R5) used for determining whether or not the random determination is performed (random) Using the numerical value), the above-mentioned big hit medium / high-precision re-lottery display, the big hit middle / high base re-lottery display, the high-precision re-lottery display at the end of big hit, or the high-base re-lottery display at the end of big hit is performed. It is determined whether the composite re-lottery display is performed. This random counter is a numerical data updating means for updating numerical data within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 19), and is extracted at a predetermined timing such as before the start of fluctuation of a special symbol.

  As described above, it has been described that the game state determination and special symbol determination may be performed using the count value of one random counter. However, the game state determination is performed using the count value of one random counter. The special symbol determination and the re-lottery determination may be performed.

  As described above, the big hit determination function is realized by a numerical data update function using the random number circuit 503 as a hardware circuit built in the game control microcomputer 560. The gaming state determination function, reach determination function, variation pattern determination function, stop symbol determination function, and re-lottery determination function are realized by a numerical data update function using software of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, each memory provided in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining each memory provided in the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special figure holding memory 570, a jackpot determination table memory 571, a flag memory 572, a start winning port switch timer memory 573, and a variation pattern determination table memory. 574.

  In the special figure holding memory 570, the game ball wins the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the execution condition for the special symbol variation display is established, but the variation display start condition is not yet established (for example, the special symbol display device 8 is a memory for storing pending data including the number of times the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied. The special figure holding memory 570 has four entries, and each entry is read from the random number storage circuit of the random number circuit 503a according to the winning number in the order in which the game balls are won in the variable winning ball device 15. Random R values are stored in association with each other. In addition, whenever the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 8 is finished once or the big hit gaming state is terminated, the variation display start condition based on the top information of the special symbol holding memory 570 is set. The change display based on the top information of the special figure holding memory 570 is executed. In this case, when the start condition for the special symbol variation display is satisfied, the information registered in the second or lower place in the special figure holding memory 570 is advanced by one place. In addition, when a game ball newly wins the variable winning ball device 15 during the special symbol variation display, the random R value read from the random value storage circuit based on the new winning is the special figure pending. It is registered in an empty entry in the memory 570.

  The big hit determination table memory 571 stores a big hit determination table and other tables used by the CPU 56 for determining whether or not the display result of the special symbol display 8 is a big hit symbol. Specifically, the big hit determination table memory 571 includes a normal big hit determination table used in the normal state shown in FIG. 8, a positive change big hit determination table used in the probability change state, and the gaming state determination shown in FIG. 10 is a game state determination table and a table used for determining whether or not the re-lottery shown in FIG. 10 is performed, and a transition time table provided for each game state to be transferred (low probability low Base state transition table, high accuracy low base state transition table, high accuracy high base state transition table). Here, the various tables stored in the big hit determination table memory 571 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, referring to FIG. 8, the normal big hit determination table is a value for determining that a value that can be extracted from random R1 is different from a value for determining a big hit as a value that is normally looked up. The symbol contents can be specified in correspondence with the distribution. The normal-time big hit determination table performs a determination to make a big hit when the value from the random R1 is “0 to 11”, and makes a determination to make a shift when the value is other than “0 to 11”. Sorting is set to do.

  In addition, the probability change big hit determination table is assigned in advance to a value that can be extracted from the random R1 as a value that is determined to be a big hit as a value that is looked up at the time of probability change, Corresponding to the distribution, the symbol contents can be specified. The probability change big hit determination table makes a decision to make a big hit when the value from the random R1 is “0 to 59”, and makes a decision to make a shift when the value is other than “0 to 59”. Sorting is set to do.

  When it is determined that a big hit is made, the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to. As the gaming state determination table in the present embodiment, a table corresponding to each gaming state that can be controlled in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. When the gaming state is the low probability low base state, the low probability low base state table is referred to. The low probability low base state table determines that control is made to the low probability low base state after the big hit game ends when the value from the random R2 is “0-9”, and the big hit when it is “10-17” The distribution is set so that it is determined to control to the high probability low base state after the game ends, and when it is “18 to 19”, it is determined to control to the high probability high base state after the big hit game ends.

  For this reason, when the current gaming state is the low probability low base state, the low probability low base state is controlled after the big hit at a rate of 50%, and the high probability low base state is controlled after the big hit at the rate of 40%. It is controlled to a highly accurate base state after the big hit at the rate of 10%.

  When the gaming state is the high probability low base state, the high probability low base state table is referred to. When the value from the random R2 is “0 to 5”, the high probability low base state table determines that the control is made to the low probability low base state after the big hit game ends, and when the value is “6 to 9”, the big hit The distribution is set so that it is determined to control to the high probability low base state after the game ends, and when it is “10 to 19”, it is determined to control to the high probability high base state after the big hit game ends.

  For this reason, when the current gaming state is the high probability low base state, it is controlled to the low probability low base state after the big hit at a rate of 30%, and is controlled to the high probability low base state after the big hit at the rate of 20%. The base state is controlled to be highly accurate after the big hit at the rate of 50%.

  When the gaming state is the highly accurate high base state, the high accurate high base state table is referred to. When the value from the random R2 is “0 to 3”, the high probability and high base state table determines that the control is made to the low probability and low base state after the big hit game is finished, and when the value is “4 to 5”, the big hit The distribution is set so that it is determined to control to the high probability low base state after the game ends, and when it is “6 to 19”, it is determined to control to the high probability high base state after the big hit game ends.

  For this reason, when the current gaming state is the high probability high base state, the low probability low base state is controlled after the big hit at a rate of 20%, and the high probability low base state is controlled after the big hit at the rate of 10%. , After the big hit at the rate of 70%, it is controlled to a highly accurate base state.

  As described above, the gaming state determination table according to the present embodiment has a ratio of being controlled to the low probability low base state after the big hit game, depending on which gaming state the current gaming state is. The distribution is set so that the ratio controlled to the low accuracy base state and the ratio controlled to the high accuracy base state are different.

  For example, depending on whether the current gaming state is a high probability low base state or a high probability high base state, the ratio that is controlled to the high probability low base state after the big hit game ends, and the high probability high after the big hit game ends The ratio controlled to the base state is set to be different.

  In addition, depending on whether the current gaming state is a high probability low base state or a high probability high base state, the ratio that is controlled to the low probability low base state after the big hit game ends, and the high probability high after the big hit game ends The ratio controlled to the base state is set to be different.

  In addition, depending on whether the current gaming state is a low probability low base state or a high probability low base state, the ratio that is controlled to the high probability low base state after the big hit game ends, and the high probability high after the big hit game ends The ratio controlled to the base state is set to be different.

  Also, depending on whether the current gaming state is a low probability low base state or a high probability low base state, the ratio of being controlled to the low probability low base state after the big hit game ends, and the high probability high after the big hit game ends The ratio controlled to the base state is set to be different.

  Furthermore, when the current gaming state is the high-probability base state, the distribution is made so that the ratio of being controlled to the high-probability base state after the big hit game is the highest compared to the other gaming state states. Is set.

  When it is determined in the gaming state determination that the low probability low base state is to be controlled, the low probability low base state transition table shown in FIG. The low probability low base state transition table determines that there is no re-lottery when the value from the random R5 is “0-9”, and when the value is “10-11”, the big hit medium-high reproducibility lottery display Is determined to execute the jackpot medium high base re-lottery display when it is “12 to 13”, and is determined to execute the high-precision re-lottery display at the end of jackpot when it is “14 to 15”. So that when it is “16 to 17”, it is determined to execute the high base re-lottery display at the time of the big hit, and when it is “18 to 19”, it is determined to execute the combined re-lottery display. Is set.

  The game control microcomputer 560 makes a decision to make an uncertain change big hit by big hit determination to the effect control microcomputer 800, and when the re-lottery is not executed, the symbol command “8100h” is transmitted. When the determination to execute the big hit medium / high-precision re-lottery display is made, the symbol command “8101h” is transmitted as the effect control command, and when the determination to execute the big hit middle / high base re-lottery display is made, the effect control command The symbol command “8102h” is transmitted, and when the decision to execute the high-precision re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is made, the symbol command “8103h” is transmitted as the effect control command, and the high base re-lottery at the end of the big hit When the determination to execute the display is made, “8 04h "symbol command is sent in the symbol commands" 8105h "is transmitted as the effect control command when it is determined that the composite redrawing the display is executed has been performed. The symbol command of “8101h to 8105h” specifies that it is determined to control to the low probability low base state by the non-probable big hit by the big hit determination, executes the re-lottery display, and specifies the type of the re-lottery display to be executed. It is a multi-command.

  When any one of “8100h” to “8105h” is received, the effect control microcomputer 800 stops the non-probable large hit symbol as a stop symbol to be stopped when the variable display is ended. In addition, when any of “8101h” to “8105h” is received, the production control microcomputer 800 has failed to be promoted to the highly accurate low base state and the highly accurate high base state as a re-lottery display. The failure production which shows is performed.

  When it is determined in the gaming state determination that control is to be performed in the high and low base state, the high and low base state transition table shown in FIG. When the value from the random R5 is “0 to 1”, the high accuracy low base state transition table determines that there is no re-lottery, and when it is “2 to 6”, the big hit medium / high accuracy re-lottery display Is determined to execute the big hit base high base re-lottery display when it is “7-9”, and is determined to execute the high-precision re-lottery display at the end of big hit when it is “10-14” To determine whether to execute the high base re-lottery display at the end of the big hit when it is “15-17”, and to perform the determination to execute the composite re-lottery display when it is “18-19” Is set.

  The game control microcomputer 560 determines that the first positive variation big win is made by the big hit decision to the production control microcomputer 800, and when the re-lottery is not executed, the symbol command “8107h” is transmitted. When the determination to execute the big hit middle / high accuracy re-lottery display is made, the symbol command “8108h” is transmitted as the production control command, and when the determination to execute the big hit middle / high base re-lottery display is made, the effect control is performed. The symbol command “8109h” is transmitted as a command, and the symbol command “810Ah” is transmitted as an effect control command when it is determined that the high-precision re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is performed. When the determination to execute the lottery display is made, “ 10Bh "symbol command is sent in the symbol commands" 810Ch "is transmitted as the effect control command when it is determined that the composite redrawing the display is executed has been performed. The symbol command of “8108h to 810Ch” specifies that it is determined to control to the high probability low base state with the first probability variation big hit by the big hit determination, the re-lottery display is executed, and the type of the re-lottery display to be executed is specified It is a multicommand.

  When receiving any one of “8107h”, “8109h”, and “810Bh”, the effect control microcomputer 800 stops the first probability big hit symbol as a stop symbol to be stopped at the end of the variable display. In addition, when receiving “8109h” or “810Bh”, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs a failure effect indicating that the promotion to the high base state has failed as a re-lottery display.

  In addition, when any of “8108h”, “810Ah”, and “810Ch” is received, the production control microcomputer 800 stops the non-probable large hit symbol as a stop symbol to be stopped when the variable display ends. In addition, when “8108h” or “810Ah” is received, the production control microcomputer 800 performs a successful production indicating that the promotion to the high-accuracy state has been successful as a re-lottery display. In addition, when receiving the “810Ch”, the production control microcomputer 800 performs a successful production indicating that the promotion to the high-accuracy state has been successful as a big hit middle / high accuracy re-lottery display, and the high-base re-lottery at the end of the big hit As a display, a failure effect indicating that the promotion to the high base state has failed is performed.

  When it is determined in the gaming state determination that the high-accuracy base state is controlled, the high-accuracy base state transition table shown in FIG. The high-accuracy base state transition table determines that there is no re-lottery when the value from the random R5 is “0”, and executes a big hit medium-high-precision re-lottery display when the value is “1-2”. When it is “3 to 6”, it is determined to execute the big hit middle / high base re-lottery display, and when it is “7 to 9”, it is determined to execute the high-precision re-lottery display at the time of big hit. , “10-14”, the allocation is set so that the determination is made to execute the high base re-lottery display at the time of the big hit, and when it is “15-19”, the determination to execute the composite re-lottery display is performed. Has been.

  The game control microcomputer 560 determines that the second positive variation big hit is made by the big hit decision with respect to the production control microcomputer 800, and when the re-lottery is not executed, the symbol command “810Dh” is transmitted. The symbol command “810Eh” is transmitted as an effect control command when it is determined to execute the big hit middle / high probability re-lottery display, and the effect control is performed when the determination to execute the big hit middle / high base re-lottery display is made. The symbol command “8110h” is transmitted as a command, and the symbol command “8111h” is transmitted as an effect control command when it is determined to execute the high-precision re-lottery display at the end of the big hit. When the determination to execute the lottery display is made, “ 112h "symbol command is sent in the symbol commands" 8113h "is transmitted as the effect control command when it is determined that the composite redrawing the display is executed has been performed. The symbol command of “810Eh to 8113h” specifies that it is determined by the big hit determination that the second probability variable big hit is controlled to the high-accuracy high-base state, the re-lottery display is executed, and the type of the re-lottery display to be executed is specified. It is a multicommand.

  When receiving “810 Dh”, the production control microcomputer 800 stops the second probability variation big hit symbol as a stop symbol to be stopped when the variable display ends.

  When receiving “8110h” or “8112h”, the effect control microcomputer 800 stops the big hit symbol other than the second probability variable big hit symbol as a stop symbol to be stopped at the end of the variable display. In addition, when receiving “8110h” or “8112h”, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs a failure effect indicating that the promotion to the high base state has succeeded as a re-lottery display.

  In addition, when any one of “810Eh”, “8111h”, and “8113h” is received, the effect control microcomputer 800 stops the non-probable large hit symbol as a stop symbol to be stopped when the variable display ends. In addition, when the production control microcomputer 800 receives “810Eh” or “8111h”, the re-lottery display indicates that the promotion from the low probability low base state to the high accuracy high base state is successful. To do. In addition, when the effect control microcomputer 800 receives “8113h”, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs a successful effect indicating that the promotion to the high-accuracy state has succeeded as a big hit medium-high-precision re-lottery display. As a display, a successful performance is shown indicating that the promotion to the high base state has been successful.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the rate at which the re-lottery display is performed at the time of the transition to the high-accuracy low base state or the transition to the high-accuracy high-base state is higher than at the transition to the low-accuracy low-base state. The distribution is set to be higher. Further, the distribution is set so that the ratio of the high-accuracy re-lottery display is higher in the high-accuracy low base state transition than in the high-accuracy low-base state transition. Further, the allocation is set so that the ratio of the high base re-lottery display is higher in the transition to the high-accuracy and high-base state than in the transition to the high-accuracy and low-base state.

  When it is determined that the game is lost due to the jackpot determination, a symbol command “8120h” is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 800 as an effect control command for specifying that the game is to be lost.

  Returning to FIG. 7, various flags used in the game control process for controlling the progress of the game are set in the flag memory 572. For example, the flag memory 572 indicates a first probability variation flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability and low base state, a second probability variation flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability and high base state, and a big hit state. A jackpot flag is set.

  The start port switch timer memory 573 stores a timer value that is added or cleared in accordance with the winning detection signal SS input from the start port switch 14a.

  The variation pattern determination table memory 574 stores a variation pattern determination table used by the CPU 56 to determine a variation pattern for specifying the variation display variation time in the special symbol display 8 and the variation display device 9. The variation time is a time for performing variation display on the special symbol display 8 and the variation display device 9.

  Here, the variation pattern determination table stored in the variation pattern determination table memory 574 will be described with reference to FIG. As the variation pattern in the present embodiment, one variation pattern is determined based on the state of the big hit flag and the value of the random R4 that are set when it is determined that the big hit is made by the big hit determination.

  When the big hit flag is set to the ON state, the big hit hour variation pattern determination table is referred to. The big hit hour fluctuation pattern determination table is determined as a fluctuation pattern in which one fluctuation pattern per normal reach having a fluctuation time of “20 seconds” is executed when the value of the random R4 is in the range of “0 to 9”. When the variation time is within the range of “19 to 19”, two variation patterns per normal reach having a variation time of “25 seconds” are determined as the variation pattern to be executed, and when within the range of “20 to 39”, the variation time is “35 seconds”. One variation pattern per super reach is determined as a variation pattern to be executed, and two variation patterns per super reach with a variation time of “45 seconds” are determined as a variation pattern to be executed when in the range of “40 to 99”. In addition, distribution is set. In this way, the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table is executed in the order of two fluctuation patterns per normal reach, one fluctuation pattern per super reach, and two fluctuation patterns per super reach, rather than the ratio at which one fluctuation pattern per normal reach is determined. The distribution is set so that the ratio determined as the fluctuation pattern is high.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set to the on state, the loss variation pattern determination table is referred to. The deviation variation pattern determination table is determined as a variation pattern to be executed by a normal deviation variation pattern having a variation time of “10 seconds” when the value of the random R4 is within the range of “0 to 79”. The normal reach where the fluctuation time is “15 seconds” when within the range of “87” is determined as the fluctuation pattern to be executed, and the normal reach where the fluctuation time is “20 seconds” when within the range of “88 to 92”. The deviation pattern 2 is determined as the variation pattern to be executed, and when it is within the range of “93 to 96”, the super reach with the variation time “30 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern to be executed. If it is within the range of “99”, the fluctuation time is “40 seconds”. As described above, the allocation has been set. In this way, the deviation variation pattern determination table has the highest ratio of determining the deviation deviation from the normal, the normal reach deviation 1 fluctuation pattern, the normal reach deviation 2 fluctuation pattern, the super reach deviation 1 fluctuation pattern, and the super reach deviation deviation 2 fluctuation pattern. In this order, the distribution is set so that the ratio determined as the variation pattern to be executed becomes lower. Note that the normal deviation variation pattern refers to a variation pattern in which a combination of deviation symbols is displayed without causing the above-described reach state during variation display.

  The game control microcomputer 560 uses a deviation variation pattern determination table, and a variation pattern command of “8000h” is transmitted as an effect control command when a variation variation pattern of normal is determined as a variation pattern. A variation pattern command of “8001h” is transmitted as an effect control command when the normal reach deviation 1 variation pattern is determined, and a variation pattern command of “8002h” is transmitted as an effect control command when the normal reach deviation 2 variation pattern is determined. Then, when the super reach deviation 1 variation pattern is determined, the variation control command “8003h” is transmitted as the effect control command, and when the super reach deviation 2 variation pattern is determined, 8004h "variation pattern command of is sent.

  The game control microcomputer 560 uses a big hit hour variation pattern determination table, and when one variation pattern per normal reach is determined as a variation pattern, a variation pattern command of “8010h” is transmitted as an effect control command. When two variation patterns per normal reach are determined, a variation pattern command “8011h” is transmitted as an effect control command. When one variation pattern per super reach is determined, a variation pattern command “8012h” is defined as an effect control command. Is transmitted, and a variation pattern command of “8013h” is transmitted as an effect control command when two variation patterns per super reach are determined.

  When controlled to the high-accuracy base state, that is, when controlled to the short-time state, as described above, the display time is shortened by shortening the variation time of the variation display in the special symbol display 8 or the like. Short time control for deriving and displaying is performed. In this case, for example, when the hit variation pattern determination table is used and the hit variation pattern is determined, the variation time is determined as “15 seconds”, and the loss variation pattern determination table is used to determine the shift variation pattern. In such a case, it is also possible to perform the time reduction control by configuring so that “5 seconds” is set as the fluctuation time.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIGS. 12 and 13 show main processing 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, an 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 to the mode that indicates the included 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 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), and the process proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  When the power-off signal is in the on state, software delay processing for delaying the start timing of the gaming device control processing (game control processing) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which another control board cannot receive a command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) with respect to another control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  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.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the clear switch is on, that is, whether or not the clear switch is operated (S7). 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 returns the game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. To do. 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. Further, the start 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.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503a (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). The display random numbers are random R3, which is a random counter for determining special symbols, random R4, which is a random counter for determining variation patterns, and random R5, which is a random counter for re-lottery determination. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  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.

  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.

  Next, the game control process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, during a period when interrupts are permitted during the execution of the loop process of S17 to S19, the game control microcomputer 560 causes the timer interrupt to occur. The game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process activated in response to the occurrence of the game. 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) ( S20). Next, detection signals from 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 through the switch circuit 58, and the state of these is determined (switches). Process: S21). 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.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether the initial value is updated when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value in the random number circuit setting process (see S15), and the random number is set. Processing for updating the initial value input to the counter of the circuit 503 is performed (initial value updating processing: S22). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: S23). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of updating the count value of the game state determination counter used for the game state determination when it is determined that the game is a big hit (game state determination random number update process: S23a). In S22, processing for updating the initial value input to the gaming state determination counter may be performed. In this case, the initial value input to the gaming state determination counter may be configured to be updated in the loop process of the main process such as S18, for example. The random R3 to R5 are updated by S18 and S23 described above, and the random R2 is updated by S23a.

  When the initial value update process and the display random number update process are performed, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a special symbol process (S25). In the special symbol process control, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, the normal symbol process is performed (S26). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. 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 a process of sending an effect control command by setting an effect control command related to the effect in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 in synchronization with the change of the special symbol (effect control command control process: S27). In addition, that the effect is synchronized with the change of the special symbol means, for example, that the change time (variation display period) of the decorative symbol is the same.

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, etc. (S29). 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. . The payout control microcomputer 370 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 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of reserved memories (S30). 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 (S31). Further, in this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 2. Is output to the output port (S32: solenoid output processing). In order to put the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20 into an open state or a closed state, the output circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16 and 21 in accordance with a drive command. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the interrupt permitted state (S33), and ends the process.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started periodically (for example, every 2 msec). 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 processes of S21 to S32 (except S28 and S31) correspond to a game control process for controlling the progress of the game.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a process of counting the number of times the timer interrupt process is executed while the start port switch 14a is continuously turned on. The game control microcomputer 560 counts up an interrupt count counter indicating the number of times the timer interrupt process has been executed each time the timer interrupt process is executed while the start port switch 14a is continuously turned on. To do. For example, if the start port switch 14a is turned on after completing the solenoid output process in S32, the game control microcomputer 560 adds 1 to the value of the interrupt counter indicating the number of times the timer interrupt process has been executed. On the other hand, if the start port switch 14a is not turned on after completing the solenoid output processing in S32, the game control microcomputer 560 resets the value of the interrupt counter.

  Further, for example, in the timer interrupt process, only the switch process (see S21), the effect control command control process (see S27), and the interrupt count process are executed in the game control process. Other processes may be executed in the main process. In this case, in the loop process from S17 to S19 in the main process, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes the processes of S22 to S26 and S29 to S33 (except S31) in the game control process. (The above interrupt count processing is not included). Further, when the CPU 56 detects that the number of timer interruptions reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3 times) in the timer interruption process (see S322), the CPU 56 determines that the condition for reading the random number value from the random number circuit 503a is satisfied. Then, a random number read flag indicating that the random value read condition is satisfied is set. In the main process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the random number read flag is set when executing the start port switch passing process (see S312) in the special symbol process (see S25). Is set, the output control signal SC is output to the random value storage circuit of the random number circuit 503a (see S323), and the value of the random R1 stored as the random value in the random value storage circuit is read (see FIG. (See S324). 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 the special symbol normal process (see S300) in the special symbol process (see S25). Become.

  Next, the special symbol process (S25) in the main process will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560. When the game control microcomputer 560 performs the special symbol process, if the start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. That is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (S311), after performing the start opening switch passing process (S312), any one of S300 to S308 is performed according to the internal state. Perform the following process.

  Special symbol normal processing (S300): State in which special symbol variation display can be started (for example, since 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 ended) Wait until the predetermined period has passed and the game is not in a big hit game. When the special symbol variation display can be started, the start winning memory number for the special symbol is confirmed. If the start winning memorization number is not 0, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol variation display is a big hit based on the random R1 generated by the random number circuit 503. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S301.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301): A special symbol stop symbol after the change display of the special symbol is determined. Then, the symbol command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 800, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S302.

  Fluctuation time setting process (S302): A fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display) is determined as the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. . In addition, a variation pattern command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 800, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol (elapsed time from the start of variation display) is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S303.

  Special symbol variation process (S303): When a predetermined time (time indicated by the variation time timer in S302) elapses, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S304.

  Special symbol stop process (S304): A symbol determination command used to instruct the stop of the decorative symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Moreover, the special symbol in the special symbol display 8 is stopped. If the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S305. Otherwise, the internal state is updated to shift to S300. It should be noted that the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. In this case, the effect control board 80 sets the fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer based on the fluctuation pattern command from the main board 31, and updates the fluctuation time timer to uniquely change the decoration pattern fluctuation time. It is only necessary to monitor and perform a process of stopping the decorative symbol when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): Control for opening the large winning opening is started. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening) and a flag (a flag used when detecting winning in the winning opening) are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven. Open the big prize opening. Also, the process timer sets the execution time of the big prize opening opening process and sets the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S306.

  Processing for opening a special prize opening (S306): Control for sending a round start command indicating that the above-described round has started to the production control board 80 at the start of each round, and conditions for closing the special prize opening (for example, in the special prize opening) Processing for confirming the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls has been performed. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is established, control is performed to send a round end command indicating that the round has ended to the effect control board 80, and the internal state is updated to shift to S307.

  Big hit end determination process (S307): The number of rounds is monitored to check whether the big hit game state end condition is satisfied. When the big hit gaming state end condition is satisfied by finishing all rounds, the internal state of the big winning opening round end is updated to shift to S308. If there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to S305.

  Big hit end process (S308): Control is performed to cause the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated to shift to S300. In the big hit end process, when the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the high probability low base state, the first probability change flag is set to an on state. Thereby, the control to a highly accurate low base state can be started. In the big hit ending process, when the gaming state after the big hit ends is controlled to a high-accuracy high-base state, a process for setting the second probability change flag to an ON state is performed. Thereby, the control to a highly accurate base state can be started. The flag set to the ON state in S308 in the present embodiment is maintained until it is controlled to another gaming state by the next big hit. Therefore, the high-accuracy state is maintained until it is controlled to the low-accuracy state by the next big hit. Also, the high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs to shift to the low base state.

  Note that the high probability state and the high base state may be configured to be controlled continuously until another game state is controlled by the next big hit or until a predetermined number of times of fluctuation display is performed. In this case, in S308, a predetermined value may be set as the value of the end determination counter used for the end determination of the state. Then, the value of the set end determination counter is decremented by 1 each time a variable display is performed. When the value of the end determination counter after the subtraction reaches 0, it may be determined that the state has ended and control to end the state may be performed. For example, when the high base state is ended by the fluctuation display 100 times, “100” is set as the value of the end determination counter in S308, and is subtracted by 1 every time the fluctuation display is performed and reaches 0. In this case, the second probability variation flag may be turned off, and the first probability variation flag may be turned on.

  In the big hit end process of S308 in the present embodiment, the first positive change is used as a flag for specifying whether the gaming state after the big hit game is the high probability low base state or the high probability high base state. The example in which the flag or the second probability variation flag is set to the on state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a high-accuracy flag or a high-base flag is set to an on state as a flag for specifying whether the gaming state after the big hit game is a high-probability state or a high-base state. You may comprise. For example, if the gaming state after the big hit game is a high probability low base state, only the high probability flag is set to the on state, and if the gaming state is a high probability high base state, the high probability flag and the high base flag are turned on. You may comprise so that it may set to a state. As described above, in a gaming machine in which the high base state is shifted to the low base state by performing the fluctuation display for a predetermined number of times, to specify whether the gaming state is the high probability state or the high base state. The flag is set to the on state, so that the high base is used when the high accuracy low base state is controlled by performing the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times when the high accuracy base state is controlled. Since it is possible to specify that the control is in the highly accurate and low base state only by resetting only the flag, it is possible to reduce the processing load at the transition of the gaming state.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process (S312). In the start-port switch passing process, the game control microcomputer 560 has reached the maximum value of 4, which is the start-winning memory number indicated by the start-winning counter (or the start-winning memory number stored in the special figure holding memory 570). (S321). If the start winning memory number has not reached 4, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the number of executions of the timer interruption process indicated by the interruption execution number counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 3 times). Is confirmed (S322). When it is detected that the game ball has won the start winning opening 14, the game control microcomputer 560 resets the interrupt execution counter. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the interrupt execution number counter has reached a predetermined number after the game ball has won the start winning opening 14.

  The value preset as the predetermined number of times in S322 is determined as follows. As described above, the timer circuit of the random number circuit 503 measures the time during which the winning detection signal SS is continuously input from the start port switch 14a, and detects that the measurement time has reached a predetermined period, Write capture data “01h”. In this embodiment, a predetermined period (for example, 3 msec) measured by the timer circuit is a period in which a predetermined number of timer interrupt processes are executed (for example, 6 msec when the timer interrupt process is performed three times every 2 msec). ) Is set to a predetermined number (for example, three times) used in S322. By setting in such a manner, it is possible to prevent the random number from being read again after the random number is read and before the value of the random number stored in the random value storage circuit is updated. It is possible to prevent a random number having the same value as the random number read out from being read out again.

  When the number of executions of the timer interrupt process has reached a predetermined number, the CPU 56 outputs an output control signal SC to the random number value storage circuit of the specified random number circuit 503a, so that the random number value storage circuit can be read (enabled). Control is performed (S323).

  The CPU 56 reads the value of the random R1 stored as the random value from the random value storage circuit of the random number circuit 503a (S324). At this time, the CPU 56 further reads random values R2 to R5. Further, the CPU 56 stores the random values R1 to R5 read in S324 in a predetermined buffer area provided in the RAM 55, for example (S325). Further, when the values of the random numbers R1 to R5 are stored in the buffer area, the CPU 56 stops outputting the output control signal SC to the random number value storage circuit, and controls the random number value storage circuit to an unreadable (disabled) state (S326). ). Further, the CPU 56 resets the interrupt execution number counter (S327). Then, the CPU 56 sets the random R1 to R5 values stored in the predetermined buffer area at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation memory 570 (S328), and adds 1 to the start winning counter count number. The stored number is increased by 1 (S329).

  If the start winning memorized number has reached 4 which is the maximum value in S321, and if the number of executions of the timer interrupt process has not reached the predetermined number in S322, the start port switch passing process is terminated as it is.

  As described above, the timer interrupt process has been executed a predetermined number of times in reading the random R from the random value storage circuit in the start port switch passing process (that is, continued while the timer interrupt process is executed a predetermined number of times). The random number is read from the random value storage circuit on the condition that the winning detection signal SS is input). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the random number from being read again after the random number is read and before the value of the random number stored in the random value storage circuit is updated. Further, it is possible to prevent a random number having the same value as the random number read from the previous random number value storage circuit from being read again.

  Next, the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process executed when the big hit game is finished. In the special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variation of the special symbol can be started (for example, when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating S300) (S380), The random numbers R1 to R5 stored in correspondence with the holding number “1” are read from the special figure holding memory 570 (S381). In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the count of the start prize counter by 1 to reduce the number of reserved memories by 1, and the second to fourth entries (holding number “2”) in the special figure holding memory 570. To “4”), the values of the random numbers R1 to R5 stored are shifted upward by one entry (S382).

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether the first probability variation flag or the second probability variation flag is set (S383). That is, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether or not the game state is controlled to the certain change state. As described above, in the big hit end process of S308, the flag for specifying whether the gaming state after the big hit game is the high probability state or the high base state is set to the on state. In this case, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not only the high-accuracy flag is set in S383. That is, since it is not necessary to check two types of flags, the processing load can be reduced.

  When the first probability variation flag or the second probability variation flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the gaming state is a normal state other than the probability variation state, and displays the display result of the special symbol display 8 as a jackpot symbol. As a table used for determining whether or not to set, a normal big hit determination table (see FIG. 8) is set (S384). When the first probability variation flag or the second probability variation flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the gaming state is the probability variation state, and uses the display result of the special symbol display 8 as the jackpot symbol. As a table used to determine whether or not, a probability change big hit determination table (see FIG. 8) is set (S385).

  The game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the display result of the special symbol display 8 is a jackpot symbol based on the value of the random R1 stored in the predetermined buffer area in the start port switch passing process (S386). ). In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to win, using the normal jackpot determination table set in S384 or the probability change jackpot determination table set in S385.

  When it is determined that the display result of the special symbol display unit 8 is a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 indicates that the jackpot symbol is stopped and controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the display result of the special symbol indicator 8. The big hit flag is turned on (S387). If the display result of the special symbol display 8 is determined not to be a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 turns off the big hit flag (S388). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (S389).

  Next, the special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301) in the special symbol process process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop symbol setting process. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, first, in S390, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set to the on state. When it is determined that the big hit flag is set to the on state, in S391, processing for setting a gaming state determination table corresponding to the current gaming state is performed. In S392, based on the value of the random R2, the gaming state determination table set in S391 is looked up, and processing for determining the gaming state to be controlled after the big hit gaming state is completed is performed.

  In S393, it is determined whether or not it is determined in S392 that the high-accuracy and low-base state is to be controlled. When it is determined in S393 that the high probability low base state is to be controlled, the big hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random R3 read in S381 from "2,3" which is the first probability big hit symbol in S394. For example, when the read random R3 value is either 0, 2, or 4, the first probability big hit symbol “2” is determined as the big hit symbol, and the read random R3 value is 1, 3, or 5. Sometimes, a process of determining “3”, which is the first probability variation big hit symbol, as a big hit symbol is performed.

  In S395, a process of looking up the high-precision / low-base state transition table described with reference to FIG. 10B is performed. In S396, a process of determining whether or not to execute the re-lottery according to the value of the random R5 read in S381 is performed. In S397, a process of setting a symbol command according to the determination in S396 as a symbol command to be transmitted to the effect control board 80 is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined in S393 that the high-accuracy / low base state is to be controlled, a process is performed in S398 to determine whether or not it is determined in S392 that the high-accuracy / high base state is controlled. When it is determined in S398 that the high-accuracy and high-base state is to be controlled, processing for determining a big hit symbol based on the value of the random R3 read in S381 from "4, 5" which is the second probability variable big hit symbol in S399 is performed. For example, when the value of the read random R3 is 0, 2, or 4, the second probability variable big hit symbol “4” is determined as the big hit symbol, and the read random R3 value is 1, 3, or 5 Sometimes, a process of determining “5” which is the second probability variation big hit symbol as a big hit symbol is performed.

  In S400, a process of looking up the high-accuracy base state transition table described with reference to FIG. 10C is performed. In S401, processing for determining whether or not re-lottery is executed according to the value of random R5 read in S381 is performed. In S402, a process of setting a symbol command according to the determination in S401 as a symbol command to be transmitted to the effect control board 80 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined in S398 that the high-accuracy high-base state is to be controlled, this is a case where the low-accuracy low-base state is controlled, so that the process proceeds to S403, and the non-probability large hit symbol “0, 1” is changed to S381. A process of determining a jackpot symbol based on the read value of random R3 is performed. For example, when the read random R3 value is either 0, 2, or 4, the non-probable big hit symbol “0” is determined as the big hit symbol, and the read random R3 value is 1, 3, or 5. Then, a process of determining “1”, which is a non-probable big hit symbol, as a big hit symbol is performed.

  In S404, a process of looking up the low-probability / low-base state transition table described with reference to FIG. 10A is performed. In S405, processing for determining whether or not re-lottery is executed is performed according to the value of random R5 read in S381. In S406, a process of setting a symbol command according to the determination in S405 is performed as a symbol command to be transmitted to the effect control board 80. When the first probability variation flag or the second probability variation flag is set to the on state, processing for setting the first probability variation flag or the second probability variation flag to the off state is performed in S406. As a result, the probability variation state can be terminated. Note that the timing for setting the first probability variation flag and the second probability variation flag to the OFF state is not limited to the timing at which S404 is performed, but the big winning symbol (non-probable variation large winning symbol, first certain variation) as the display result of the special symbol display 8. It may be the timing when the big hit symbol and the second probability variation big hit symbol) are stopped and the fluctuation display is finished. That is, when the first probability variation flag or the second probability variation flag is set to the on state, the first probability variation flag and the second probability variation flag that are set to the on state each time the big hit symbol is stopped and the variation display ends. The two-probability change flag may be set to an off state.

  When it is determined in S390 that the big hit flag is not set to the ON state, in S407, a process of determining a shift symbol based on the value of the random R3 read in S381 from “6, 7” which is a shift symbol is performed. For example, when the read random R3 value is 0, 2, or 4, “6” is determined as the off symbol, and when the read random R3 value is 1, 3, or 5, “7” is determined as the off symbol. Processing is performed. In S408, a process of setting a symbol command corresponding to the deviation as a symbol command to be transmitted to the effect control board 80 is performed. The setting of the symbol command in S397, S402, S406, and S408 described above specifically refers to a process of setting symbol command data in the buffer of the RAM 55. The set symbol command is output as an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 800 in S27 of FIG.

  In S409, processing for setting the symbol determined in any of S394, S399, S403, or S407 as the scheduled stop symbol is performed. When the later-described variation time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display, the scheduled stop symbol set in S409 is stopped and displayed as a display result of the special symbol variation display. When the above-mentioned jackpot re-lottery display or jackpot-end re-lottery display is performed, the display result is not stopped even if the fluctuation time described later elapses, and the jackpot re-lottery display or jackpot re-lottery display is not performed Control may be performed so that the scheduled stop symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result of the variation display of the special symbol after the display is performed. In S410, processing for updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation time setting processing is performed.

  Next, the variation time setting process (S302) in the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the change time setting process. In the variation time setting process, first, in S420, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set to the on state. When it is determined that the big hit flag is set to the ON state, in S421, a process for looking up the big hit hour variation pattern determination table described with reference to FIG. 11 is performed.

  In S422, a process of determining a variation pattern using the jackpot variation pattern determination table looked up in S421 is performed according to the value from the random R4 read in S381.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S420 that the big hit flag is not set, processing for looking up the loss variation pattern determination table described in FIG. 11 is performed in S423.

  In S424, in accordance with the value from the random R4 read in S381, processing for determining a variation pattern is performed using the loss variation pattern determination table looked up in S423.

  In S425, processing for setting a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern determined in S422 or S424 is performed as the variation pattern command transmitted to the production control microcomputer 800.

  The setting of the variation pattern command in S425 specifically refers to a process of setting variation pattern command data in the buffer of the RAM 55. The set variation pattern command is output as an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 800 in S27 of FIG.

  In S426, based on the variation pattern determined in S422 or S424, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process in order to start a new variation display on the special symbol display 8. The variable time setting process is terminated.

  Next, the jackpot end determination process (S307) in the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the big hit end determination process. In the big hit end determination process, first, in S431, a process for determining whether or not there is a remaining round is performed. When it is determined in S431 that there is a remaining round, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is performed in S432.

  On the other hand, when “NO” is determined in S431, in S433, it is determined whether or not the symbol command set in S397, S402 or S406 is a symbol command for performing re-lottery display at the end of the big hit. Done. That is, a process is performed to determine whether or not the symbol command is a high-precision re-lottery display at the end of a big hit or a high base re-lottery display at the end of a big hit. When it is determined in S433 that the big lottery end re-lottery display is to be performed, a process of setting T1 as an effect timer for performing the big hit end re-lottery display is performed in S434. On the other hand, when it is determined in S433 that the lottery end re-lottery display is not performed, a process of setting T2 as an effect timer for performing the normal ending display is performed in S435. In the normal ending display, for example, a message such as “End of jackpot! Please do your best until the next jackpot!” Is displayed on the variable display device 9 and a predetermined effect is performed by the light effect device and the sound effect device described above. Note that a value smaller than the value of T1 is set as the value of T2 in the present embodiment. Thereby, the execution time of the normal ending display can be made shorter than the execution time of the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit.

  In S436, processing for setting an ending switch command for switching to the effect of notifying that the big hit has ended is performed. In S437, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process is performed in order to end the jackpot. In the big hit ending process, the effect timer T1 or T2 set in S434 or S435 is subtracted, and when it is determined that 0 has been reached, an ending end command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 800. Then, a process for updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process is performed. In the jackpot ending process, the ending end command is not transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 800, but the effect control microcomputer 800 subtracts the effect timer and determines whether or not 0 is reached. It may be configured to end the ending when it is determined that it has been performed.

  Next, the normal symbol process (S26) in the main process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560. When the game control microcomputer 560 performs the normal symbol process, if the gate switch 32a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 provided on the game board 6 is turned on, that is, the game. If the sphere has passed through the gate 32 (S450), after performing the gate switch passage process (S451), any one of S452 to S455 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the gate switch passage process, the upper limit is the value of the gate passage storage counter that holds and stores the game balls that have passed through the gate switch 32a but are not yet used for the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 10. It is determined whether or not “4” or more. If it is less than “4”, the gate passing memory counter is updated by adding “1”, and a random counter for normal symbol determination for determining whether or not the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is made a winning symbol. The count value is extracted from and stored in the random number storage area corresponding to the added gate passage storage counter.

  In S452, normal symbol normal processing is performed. In the normal symbol normal process, a hit determination process is performed based on the count value extracted from the random counter for normal symbol determination. When the hit determination process determines that a hit is made, the hit flag is set to the on state. Then, a process of updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process of S453 is performed. In the hit determination process, the process is performed such that the hit determination ratio is higher in the high accuracy and high base state than in the low accuracy and low base state. For example, the number of hit determination values determined to be a hit is a high-accuracy and high-base state compared to a low-accuracy and low-base state or a high-accuracy and low-base state. Sometimes, it may be configured to be performed by setting a large number. Thereby, the probability of hitting the normal symbol during the time-short state can be made higher than that during the non-time-short state.

  In S453, normal symbol variation processing is performed. In the normal symbol variation process, when a predetermined variation time has elapsed, a process of updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop process is performed. The variation time is set so as to be shorter in the high accuracy and high base state than in the low accuracy and low base state or the high accuracy and low base state. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the time-short state can be shortened as compared with that in the non-time-short state.

  In S454, a normal symbol stop process is performed. In the normal symbol stop process, a process for controlling the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is performed. When the hit flag is set to the on state, processing for updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation processing is performed. On the other hand, when the hit flag is not set to the on state, a process of updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal process is performed.

  In S455, normal electric accessory operation processing is performed. In the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and a process for confirming that the closing condition of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is satisfied is performed. When the closing condition is satisfied, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58 is controlled to be in the closed state, and the normal symbol process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal process. The closing conditions are set so that the number of times of opening is higher and the opening time per opening is longer in the high-accuracy high-base state than in the low-accuracy low-base state or the high-accuracy-low base state. ing. As a result, the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened when the normal symbol is won during the short-time state can be increased, and the opening time per opening can be increased.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 800 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process 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).

  In the initialization process, a default effect mode is set, and image data corresponding to the default effect mode is read from the character ROM and developed in advance on the VRAM. Specifically, a process of setting a space mode flag corresponding to a preset space mode as an effect mode flag and setting a space execution flag as an effect execution flag is performed.

  Here, the effect mode flag is a flag for specifying the set effect mode, and is stored in a storage area provided in the RAM 85 mounted on the effect control microcomputer. When the production mode is the space mode, the space mode flag is set, when the sea mode is the sea mode flag, when the land mode is the land mode flag, and when the auto mode is the auto mode flag. Each time the operation button 88 is operated during the operation effective period, the operation mode is changed in a predetermined order such as space mode → sea mode → land mode → auto mode → space mode.

  The effect execution flag is a flag for specifying the type of effect actually performed based on the set effect mode, and is provided in the RAM 85 mounted on the effect control microcomputer. Stored in the storage area. When the production mode is the space mode, the space execution flag is set. When the production mode is the sea mode, the sea execution flag is set. When the production mode is the land mode, the land execution flag is set. In addition, when the production mode is the auto mode, when the type of production actually performed corresponds to the space mode, the space execution flag corresponds to the sea mode, the sea execution flag corresponds to the land mode, The land execution flag is set.

  Next, image data corresponding to the set effect execution flag (especially, symbol image data to be scroll-displayed when performing variable display with the effect type corresponding to the effect execution flag) is read from the character ROM and formed in the VRAM. A drawing process for developing the image data area is performed. Thereby, the expansion process by VDP is performed, and the image data corresponding to the effect execution flag can be expanded in the VRAM.

  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). In the power-off process in S204, data for specifying the control state in the effect control microcomputer 800 at the time of power-off is stored in the RAM 85 or the like. Thereafter, when the power is turned on again, a process of restoring the control state at the time of power-off is performed based on the data stored by the power-off process (not shown). 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 effect control including display control of the variable display device 9 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, an effect determination random counter (also referred to as RS1) for determining an effect to be executed from a plurality of effects, a symbol determination random counter (left) for determining a combination of stop symbols RS2-1 for determining the symbol or upper symbol, RS2-2 for determining the middle symbol or middle symbol, and RS2-3 for determining the right symbol or lower symbol), and when the auto mode is set as the production mode. Various random counters such as a random counter (also referred to as RS3) for determining the effect type change for determining whether or not to change the effect type are updated. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in S202.

  Here, the various random counters updated in the random number update process of S207 will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the effect control microcomputer 800 for effect control. FIG. 23 shows three types of random counters, random counters RS1 to RS3.

  First, the random RS1 is based on the variation pattern command among the effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, and which variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance corresponding to the variation pattern command. This is a random counter for updating the count value used for determining at random whether to execute the production. The random RS1 is updated every 33 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 99 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  Random RS2-1 to Random RS2-3 update the count value used to randomly determine which symbol is to be stopped based on the symbol command among the effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. It is a random counter for. Random RS2-1 to Random RS2-3 are updated from 0 and updated from 0 after being updated to 9 which is the upper limit thereof. RS2-1 is updated every 33 msec. Also, the random RS2-2 is incremented by one for each carry of the random R2-1. Random RS2-3 is incremented by one for each carry of random RS2-2.

  In the present embodiment, when a symbol command indicating that the decorative symbol stop symbol (see FIG. 10) is the first probability variation big hit symbol is input from the game control microcomputer 560, the ornament “4” is displayed. The stop symbol is determined so that a combination of three symbols or a combination of three “8” decorative symbols is stopped and displayed. When the symbol command indicating that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (see FIG. 10) is the second probability variation big hit symbol is input from the game control microcomputer 560, “1, 3, 5, 7, 9”. The stop symbols are determined so that the three sets of odd symbols are stopped and displayed. Further, when a symbol command indicating that the decorative symbol stop symbol (see FIG. 10) becomes a non-probable big hit symbol is input from the game control microcomputer 560, a combination of three “2” decorative symbols. Alternatively, the stop symbol is determined so that a combination of three decorative symbols “6” is stopped and displayed.

  Further, when the variation pattern command input from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 800 is a reach deviation variation pattern command for generating a reach state, the left symbol (determined using RS2-1) ( The same symbol as the upper symbol) is determined as the stop symbol of the right symbol (lower symbol), and the process of determining the stop symbol of the middle symbol (middle symbol) is performed using RS2-2.

  Whether the random RS3 changes the type of effect based on the fact that the symbol command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 are predetermined commands when the auto mode is set as the effect mode. It is a random counter for updating a count value used for randomly determining whether or not. The random RS3 is updated every 33 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated from 0 again.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of command analysis processing in which the effect control microcomputer 800 analyzes the effect control command input from the game control microcomputer 53.

  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 reception command is the above-described symbol command (S213). When it is a symbol command, a symbol command reception flag that is a reception flag that can identify the received symbol command and a re-lottery flag for specifying the type of re-lottery display are set in correspondence with the received symbol command ( S214), returning to S211.

  Specifically, in S214, a big hit flag indicating that a big hit by an uncertain variable big hit symbol is generated when the symbol command is a command indicating that the decorative symbol variation display stop symbol becomes an uncertain variable big hit symbol Is set to the on state, and when the command indicates that the first probability variation big hit symbol is to be set, the first probability variation big hit flag indicating that a big hit by the first probability variation big hit symbol is generated is set to the on state, and the second probability variation When the command indicates a big hit, a second positive variable big hit flag indicating that a big hit based on the second positive variable big hit symbol is generated is set to an on state. Further, when the command is a re-lottery display, a process for setting each corresponding re-lottery flag including whether it is a success effect or a failure effect to an ON state is performed. As a type of re-lottery flag, for example, a big hit medium / high-precision re-lottery success flag that is set when the symbol command is a command indicating that a successful presentation is executed in the big-win / medium / high-precision re-lottery display or composite re-lottery display A jackpot medium / high base re-lottery failure flag that is set when it is a command that indicates that a failure effect is to be executed in the jackpot medium / high base re-lottery display. Big hit end high flag at the end of big hit, set at a certain time, a big hit end high set when it is a command indicating that a failure effect is to be executed in the base re-lottery display or composite re-lottery display at the big hit end Information that specifies the type of re-lottery display and success / failure as a re-lottery flag, such as a base re-lottery failure flag No flag is set. Note that when the symbol command is a command indicating that the symbol symbol becomes a symbol symbol as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol variation display, the flag indicating that the symbol command is shifted is set to the on state. In addition, when the symbol command is a command for which re-lottery display is not performed, the no-re-lottery flag is set to an on state.

  If it is determined in S213 that the command is not a symbol command, it is determined whether or not the read received command is a variation pattern command (S217). If it is a variation pattern command, data indicating information specifying the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is stored in a variation pattern data storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S218). Then, in response to the received command, a variation pattern reception flag, which is a reception flag that can identify the received command, is set (S219), and the process returns to S211. Since the fluctuation pattern reception flag can identify the received fluctuation pattern command, when the contents of the command can be identified based on the received fluctuation pattern command, the above-described S218 is not necessary. Good. On the other hand, since the data specifying the fluctuation pattern stored in S218 can specify the received fluctuation pattern command, the contents of the command can be specified based on the data specifying the fluctuation pattern stored in S218. When doing so, the aforementioned S219 may not be provided.

  Also, it is determined whether or not the read reception command is the above-mentioned ending switching command (S222). If it is an ending switch command, an ending start command reception flag, which is a reception flag that can identify the received command, is set corresponding to the received command (S223). Then, the process returns to S211. If it is determined in S222 that the received command is not an ending switch command, it is determined what other received command is, a command reception flag corresponding to the received command is set (S224), and the process returns to S211. In other words, S224 collectively indicates processing corresponding to reception of various commands other than the above-described symbol command, variation pattern command, and ending switching command.

  Next, the effect control process process by S206 of FIG. 22 is demonstrated. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, any one of S500 to S506 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 (S500): Confirms whether or not a variation pattern command has been received, and when confirming that a variation pattern command has been received, updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to S501. To do. The contents of the variation pattern command reception waiting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Symbol variation start processing (S501): For the variation display of the decorative symbol, the display result of the decorative symbol in the variation display such as the combination of the off symbol and the combination of the jackpot symbol is determined. Then, in accordance with the variation pattern command, a variation pattern that is actually used for variation display on the variation display device 9 is determined from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns of decorative patterns that can be displayed as images. Further, the variation time is set according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation of the decorative design in the variation display device 9 is started. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S502. The contents of the symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Symbol variation processing (S502): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed, etc.) constituting the variation pattern of the decorative symbol on the variation display device 9 and monitors the end of the set variation time. Then, when the set fluctuation time ends, the decorative design is stopped, and control is performed so that the display variation is not confirmed and the design is changed. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S503.

  Symbol stop waiting process (S503): If the symbol determination command for designating all symbols to be decorated has been received after the variation time specified by the variation pattern command has elapsed, the variation display device 9 performs the variation of the ornament symbol. Control is performed to stop (stop the shaking fluctuation state described above) 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 S504, 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 S500.

  Big hit display process (S504): When the non-probable big hit, the first positive big hit, and the second positive big hit, the display at the start of the big hit is performed after the variation time of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 is completed. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S505.

  Big-hit gaming processing (S505): Display control of the big-hit gaming effect, which is a display for producing an effect during the big-hit gaming state. For example, in the big hit game state, various effects during each open state in the big hit game state, and various effects during the interval period between the open states, etc., display for performing a decorated effect during the 15R big hit game state Is executed. When the big hit game processing ends (end switching command reception), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S506. In addition, when it is specified that the re-lottery display during the big hit is designated and the big lottery re-lottery flag is set, the fluctuation occurs when the inter-round effect is performed after the sixth round is completed in the big hit game processing. In the display device 9, a process of executing a lottery re-lottery display is performed. In addition, when the lottery end re-lottery display is specified and the big lottery end re-lottery flag is set, the jackpot end re-lottery display effect is set to perform the jackpot end re-lottery display as the ending display. Then, the effect timer T1 for performing the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is started. On the other hand, when the big lottery re-lottery flag is not set, in order to perform normal ending display as ending display, a normal ending effect is set, and an effect timer T2 for performing normal ending display is started.

  Big hit game end processing (S506): The ending effect set in the big hit game processing is performed. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S500. The display time of the ending display is managed using an effect timer set in the big hit game processing. When the normal ending effect is set in the big hit game process, the normal ending display is performed until the effect timer T2 elapses. In addition, when the big hit end re-lottery display effect is set in the big hit game process, the big hit end re-lottery display is performed until the effect timer T1 elapses. Thereafter, the value of the display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S700.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process in S500 of FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the following process is performed.

  In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, first, in S700, a process for determining whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set to the ON state is performed. That is, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs a process of determining whether or not a variation pattern command is newly received from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When the variation pattern command reception flag is set to the on state in S700, it is determined in S701 whether or not the rendering mode is the auto mode based on the currently set rendering mode flag. If it is determined in S701 that the effect mode is not the auto mode, the process proceeds to S712.

  If it is determined in S701 that the effect mode is the auto mode, it is determined in S702 whether or not the symbol command reception flag corresponding to the big hit is set. In the present embodiment, as shown in S702, an example of determining whether or not a big hit is made based on a symbol command reception flag set corresponding to a symbol command, that is, whether or not a big hit is determined based on a symbol command. Although not limited to this, in S702, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command, that is, whether or not it is a big hit based on the fluctuation pattern command. It may be configured to determine.

  When it is determined in S702 that the symbol command reception flag corresponding to the jackpot is set, in order to determine whether or not to change the type of effect by receiving the symbol command corresponding to the jackpot in S703 Look up the jackpot change determination table to be used, and determine the effect type when changing or changing the effect type based on the value extracted from RS3.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S702 that the symbol command reception flag corresponding to the big hit is not set, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag corresponding to the super reach is set in S704. If it is determined in S704 that the variation pattern command reception flag corresponding to super reach is set, whether or not the type of effect is changed by receiving the variation pattern command corresponding to super reach in S705 is determined. The super-reach change determination table used for determination is looked up, and based on the value extracted from RS3, the presence / absence / change of the effect type change is determined. On the other hand, if it is determined in S704 that the variation pattern command reception flag corresponding to the super reach is not set, the process proceeds to S707.

  Here, the jackpot change determination table looked up in S703 and the super reach change determination table looked up in S705 will be described. FIG. 27A is a diagram for explaining the big hit change determination table, and FIG. 27B is a diagram for explaining the super reach change determination table. The big hit change determination table and the super reach change determination table are stored in the ROM 84 mounted on the production control microcomputer 800.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the big hit change determination table and the super reach change determination table indicate “no change” indicating that the type of effect is not changed based on the value from RS3, and the types of effect in a predetermined order. “Regular change” indicating change according to (first order), and “Random change” indicating change of effect type according to an order different from the predetermined order (second order) described above. It is comprised so that either may be determined.

  In the big hit change determination table, referring to FIG. 27 (a), “no change” is indicated when the value from RS3 is “0”, and “no change” is indicated when the value from RS3 is “1-3”. The distribution is set so that “regular change” is determined when “regular change” is “4 to 9” from RS3.

  In the super-reach change determination table, referring to FIG. 27B, when the value from RS3 is “0 to 1”, “no change” and the value from RS3 is “2 to 7”. Sorting is set so that “regular change” is sometimes determined, and “irregular change” is determined when the value from RS3 is “8-9”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of effect is changed when the big hit change determination table is looked up rather than when the super reach change determination table is looked up. The distribution is set so that the ratio becomes high. Thereby, when the auto mode is set as the production mode, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that the game may be a big hit when the type of production is changed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even when the type of effect is changed, when the big hit change determination table is looked up rather than when the super reach change determination table is looked up. The distribution is set so that the ratio determined as “irregular change” becomes high. As a result, when the type of production is changed, it may be a big hit when the type of production is changed according to an order different from the predetermined order than when the type of production is changed according to the predetermined order. The expectation that it is not possible can be raised further.

  Returning to FIG. 26, in S706, it is determined whether or not to change the effect type is determined. When it is determined in S706 that the effect type is to be changed, an effect execution flag corresponding to the changed effect type is set in S710. When the effect execution flag is changed in S710, the image data of the type corresponding to the changed effect execution flag is replaced with the image data developed in each of the image data areas formed in the VRAM by VDP. An expansion process is performed for reading from the character ROM in advance and expanding it. That is, image data having a high use frequency corresponding to the changed effect type is developed in advance in the VRAM. Thus, when the VDP performs an effect corresponding to the changed effect type, the VDP uses the image data corresponding to the changed effect type already developed in the VRAM to display on the variable display device 9. Images can be generated. For this reason, it is not necessary to read out necessary image data from the character ROM every time an image to be displayed on the variable display device 9 is generated, so that the processing load of the VDP can be reduced. Similarly, the background image, character, and the like are changed to the type of background image, character, and the like corresponding to the effect execution flag. In addition, by an effect mode by a light effect device that generates light such as the decorative lamp 25, the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c described above, or by a sound effect device that generates sound such as the speaker 27 described above. Similarly, the effect mode is changed to the type of effect mode corresponding to the effect execution flag. As a result, the subsequent variation display, re-lottery display, and the like are executed in accordance with the changed effect mode.

  In S711, the non-change count for counting the number of times the variable display is performed without changing the type of effect during the auto mode is reset, and the process proceeds to S712. Note that the non-change count value may be reset every time a big hit occurs.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S706 that it is not determined to change the type of effect, and when it is determined in S704 that the variation pattern command reception flag corresponding to the super reach is not set, the change described above. Add 1 to the uncounted value. In S708, it is determined whether or not the non-change count value has reached 200. That is, in S708, it is determined whether or not the variable display has been performed 200 times without changing the type of effect during the auto mode. If it is determined in S708 that the value of no change count has reached 200, the type of effect after change is determined in accordance with a predetermined order (first order) in S709, and the process proceeds to S710 described above. . Thus, the effect type can be forcibly changed when the effect type is not automatically changed while the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times during the auto mode.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S708 that the value of no change count has not reached 200, the process proceeds to S712. In S712, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation start process, and the variation pattern command reception waiting process is terminated.

  When it is determined in S700 that the variation pattern command reception flag is not set to the on state, that is, when the variation display device 9 does not newly perform variation display, the effect mode flag currently set in S713. A process for displaying the name of an effect mode other than the effect mode corresponding to, a character appearing during variable display when the effect mode is set, and the like are performed.

  In S714, the operation button 88 is pressed and a detection signal is input, and processing for determining whether or not an effect mode is selected is performed. When it is determined in S714 that the selection operation has been performed, in S715, the next effect mode after the currently set effect mode is selected, and processing for setting the effect mode flag and the effect execution flag corresponding to the effect mode is performed. It is. The next effect mode is, for example, the sea mode when the currently set effect mode is the space mode, and the land mode when the currently set effect mode is the sea mode. The auto mode is shown when the production mode is the land mode, and the space mode is shown when the production mode currently set is the auto mode. When the auto mode is selected as the next effect mode, the space execution flag is set so as to perform the space effect as the first effect type. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be set, or a randomly selected type of performance execution flag may be set.

  Similar to S710 described above, also in S715, when the effect execution flag is changed, VDP replaces the image data developed in each of the image data areas formed in the VRAM, and executes the effect after the change. An expansion process is performed to read out and expand in advance the image data of the type corresponding to the flag from the character ROM. That is, image data having a high use frequency corresponding to the changed effect type is developed in advance in the VRAM. Thus, when the VDP performs an effect corresponding to the changed effect type, the VDP uses the image data corresponding to the changed effect type already developed in the VRAM to display on the variable display device 9. Images can be generated. For this reason, it is not necessary to read out necessary image data from the character ROM every time an image to be displayed on the variable display device 9 is generated, so that the processing load of the VDP can be reduced. Similarly, the background image, character, and the like are changed to the type of background image, character, and the like corresponding to the effect execution flag. In addition, by an effect mode by a light effect device that generates light such as the decorative lamp 25, the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c described above, or by a sound effect device that generates sound such as the speaker 27 described above. Similarly, the effect mode is changed to the type of effect mode corresponding to the effect execution flag.

  Here, an example of the display screen of the variable display device 9 generated corresponding to the effect execution flag will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an example of the display screen of the variable display device 9 generated corresponding to the effect execution flag.

  FIG. 28A shows an example of a display screen when the space execution flag is set as the effect execution flag. As the background image for space, an image that makes the image of the universe such as the moon, Mars, and stars is displayed. In addition, as a symbol for space, an outer edge image in which stars are scattered is superimposed on the back of the numeral image “7”. In addition, as a design for space, the same outer edge image is superimposed and displayed on the back of the numerical images from “0” to “9”.

  FIG. 28B shows an example of a display screen when the sea execution flag is set as the effect execution flag. As the marine background image, an image that gives the image of the seabed is displayed. In addition, as a marine design, a numerical image is added and displayed at the upper right of a character image of a creature living in the sea, such as a turtle, a harisenbon, or a whale. In addition, as a marine design, a numerical image from “0” to “9” is added and displayed on the upper right of the character images of ten kinds of creatures. In addition, as a marine design, it is comprised so that the blank design to which the number image is not attached | subjected is displayed between the designs to which the number image was attached | subjected.

  FIG. 28C shows an example of a display screen when the land execution flag is set as the effect execution flag. As the background image for land, an image that makes the image of land, such as the sun and mountains, is displayed. Further, as a land pattern, an outer edge image in which a pattern like lava is scattered is superimposed on the back of the numeral image “7”. In addition, as a design for land, the same outer edge image is superimposed and displayed on the back of the numerical images from “0” to “9”.

  When the space execution flag or the land execution flag is set as the effect execution flag, the left, middle, and right display areas for displaying the left, middle, and right symbols are formed in the display area of the variable display device 9. In each of the three display areas, the symbols are scroll-displayed from the top to the bottom in a variably displayed state, and one symbol is displayed in a stopped-displayed state. For this reason, when the space execution flag or the land execution flag is set as the effect execution flag, the effective line L1 including the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is formed as the above-described effective line.

  On the other hand, when the sea execution flag is set as the effect execution flag, the upper, middle and lower display areas for displaying the upper, middle and lower symbols are formed in the display area of the variable display device 9. In each of the three display areas, the symbols are scroll-displayed from right to left in a variably displayed state, and symbols (including blank symbols) are displayed on the left, middle, and right of each stage in a stopped display state. It is configured as follows. For this reason, when the sea execution flag is set as the production execution flag, the effective line L1 composed of the middle symbol of each stage, the effective line L2 composed of the left symbol of each stage, From the effective line L3 composed of the right design of the stage, the effective line L4 composed of the design of the upper left and middle and the lower right, and from the design of the upper right and middle and the lower left A configured effective line L5 is formed.

  Returning to FIG. 26, when it is determined that there is no selection operation in S714, a process of executing a selection instruction effect for promoting a player's selection operation is performed in S716, and the variation pattern command reception waiting process is terminated. As the selection instruction effect, for example, “Please select a favorite effect mode!” Or the like may be displayed on the variable display device 9.

  Next, the symbol variation start process in S501 of FIG. 25 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation start process (S501) of FIG. In the symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs the following process.

  In the symbol variation start processing, first, symbol determination processing, which is processing for selecting and determining decorative symbol variation display results (combination symbol combinations and jackpot symbol combinations), is performed (S720). In the symbol determination process, for example, when the symbol command reception flag corresponds to the jackpot, a process of randomly determining a combination of the jackpot symbol so as to become a stop symbol corresponding to the symbol command reception flag (see FIG. 10) is performed. It is. Therefore, when the high probability re-lottery is performed during the big hit or at the end of the big hit, in S720, the combination of the first positive variation big hit symbol and the second positive variation big hit symbol is selected and determined as the variation display result of the decorative symbol. Absent. In other words, when a high-precision re-lottery is performed after the big hit is started, the non-probable large-hit symbol is stopped so as not to confirm (specify) whether or not the high-precision state is to be established when the decorative symbol variation display is ended in S720. It is configured to be displayed. In addition, when the high base re-lottery is performed during the big hit or at the end of the big hit, the combination of the second probability variable big hit symbol is not selected and determined as the decorative symbol variation display result in S720. That is, when the high base re-lottery is performed after the big hit is started, the non-probable big hit symbol or the second symbol is determined so as not to determine (specify) whether or not the high base state will be entered when the decorative symbol variation display ends in S720. The one-probability big hit symbol is configured to be stopped and displayed. Whether to stop and display the non-probable big hit symbol or the first probable big hit symbol is determined based on the presence / absence of the high-precision re-lottery.

  Also, if the symbol command reception flag corresponds to a loss and the variation pattern command reception flag corresponds to reach, the same symbol is stopped on the active line in the left and right display areas (upper and lower display areas). A process of randomly determining a combination of outlier symbols is performed so that a symbol different from the reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the line where the reach is formed in the middle display region (middle display region). In addition, when the symbol command reception flag corresponds to a loss and the variation pattern command reception flag does not correspond to reach, the same symbol is displayed on the active line in the left and right display areas (upper and lower display areas). In order not to stop the display, a process of randomly determining the combination of the off-symbols is performed. Then, the symbol data determined in the symbol determination process is stored in the symbol data storage area provided in the RAM 85 (S721).

  Next, when the re-lottery flag is set, the type of the presently performed effect is specified based on the effect execution flag, and the re-lottery display effect corresponding to the specified type of effect is set. Setting processing is performed (S721a). In the re-lottery display effect setting process, for example, a process of setting a re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the type of re-lottery and effect specified from the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag set in S214 is performed. . Specifically, for example, when it is specified from the re-lottery flag that the type of re-lottery display is successful in the big hit medium-high accuracy re-lottery, and from the effect execution flag, it is specified that the type of production is space. A process for setting a medium-high-accuracy re-lottery success flag for space hit is performed. Further, when it is specified from the re-lottery flag that the type of re-lottery display is a failure effect in the high base re-lottery at the end of the big hit, and the effect execution flag is specified to be sea as the type of effect, Processing for setting a high base re-lottery failure flag at the end of the big hit is performed. When the re-lottery flag is not set and the re-lottery display is not performed, the process for setting the re-lottery flag is not performed.

  Next, a variation pattern determination process for setting data for performing variation display with a variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command is performed in a manner corresponding to the type of effect identified from the performance execution flag (S722). . In the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 800 in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of change patterns corresponding to the change pattern and the change time indicated by the change pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 are stored. The production control microcomputer 800 responds to the type of production specified from the production execution flag based on the value extracted from RS1 for one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Select and set the data for displaying the variation in the variation pattern of the mode. The data for performing the variable display in the present embodiment is set by selecting different types of data in S722 even if the variation pattern is the same variation pattern if the type of the effect specified from the effect execution flag is different. Is done. Thereby, effect control can be performed in the effect mode unique to the effect specified from the effect execution flag.

  Then, the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set in S722 is set in the variation time timer for measuring the variation time in the variation display device 9, and the measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is started (S723). ). Then, with the variation pattern for the effect specified from the effect execution flag set in S722, the variation display device 9 starts the variation display of the decorative symbol for deriving and displaying the display result (S724). Specifically, in S724, a process timer corresponding to the first effect control execution data in the process table selected and set as described later is started, and according to the contents of the first effect control execution data, the effect display device 9 The control of the variation display of the decorative pattern in the variation pattern for the effect specified from the effect execution flag set in S722 is started, and the control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 is started according to the variation display, etc. Production control is started. 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 process during symbol variation (S502) (S725), and the symbol variation start process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the big hit game processing (S505) in the effect control process. In the big hit game processing, first, a big hit game effect processing is performed in S730. Here, the big hit game effect processing will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the big hit game effect processing. In the big hit game effect processing, first, based on the round start command, it is determined whether or not it is the start time of each round (S740). When it is determined that it is not at the start of each round, the process proceeds to S743 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 in each round is displayed (S741), and a display for producing during each round is started (S742), and the process proceeds to S743. In addition, the display which produces during the round started in S742 is performed by the microcomputer 800 for production control until the said round is complete | finished.

  In S743, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the round corresponding to each round. When it is determined in S743 that it is not at the end of each round, the big hit game effect processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end of each round is based on the round end command, it is determined whether or not the current round is the final round (15th round) (S744). If it is determined in S744 that it is the final round, the big hit game effect processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S744 that it is not the final round, it is determined in S745 whether or not it is the end of the sixth round. When it is determined that the sixth round is over, the re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the execution effect indicating that the re-lottery display is performed during the jackpot set in S721a (for example, the maritime jackpot medium / high base re-lottery failure flag, space use In S746, it is determined whether or not a big hit medium / high-precision re-lottery success flag, a land-use big hit medium / high-precision re-lottery failure flag, etc., hereinafter collectively referred to as a big hit / medium re-lottery flag). When it is determined in S746 that the big lottery re-lottery flag is set, the type corresponding to the flag in S747 (whether it is a high-precision re-lottery or a high-base re-lottery, space, marine, The lottery re-lottery display effect of the type that is specified depending on whether it is for land use or the like is started, and the effect process during the big hit game is ended. The jackpot re-lottery display effect started in S747 is executed by the effect control microcomputer 800. Thereby, when the space mode, the sea mode, and the land mode are set as the effect mode, the big lottery re-lottery display effect for the set mode is performed. Further, when the auto mode is set as the effect mode, the jackpot for the type of effect (any one of space, sea, land) based on the effect execution flag, which is the re-lottery display effect during the big hit set in S721a. Medium re-lottery display effect is performed. In this manner, the big hit re-lottery display effect started in S747 is performed for a predetermined effect time. Therefore, when the effect time is set longer than the interval period at the end of the round, the big lottery re-lottery display effect is continuously performed even when the seventh round is started. In the present embodiment, the case of starting the big lottery re-lottery display effect from the end of the round has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the big hit mid-replay is performed in S742 performed when the next round starts. You may comprise so that a lottery display effect may be started.

  On the other hand, when it is determined NO in S745 or S746, since it is not the timing to perform the re-lottery display effect during the big hit, the display for producing the effect between the rounds is started in S748, and the big hit game effect processing is ended. It should be noted that the display mode of the number of rounds displayed in S741, the effect mode of the effect during each round started in S742, and the effect mode of the effect between rounds started in S748 also include the space mode and the sea mode as the effect modes. When the land mode is set, the display mode or effect mode for the set mode may be configured to produce effects. When the auto mode is set as the effect mode, You may comprise so that an effect may be performed by the display aspect or the effect aspect for the kind of effect (any one of space, the sea, and the land) set at the time of big hit.

  Returning to FIG. 30, after the big hit game effect processing is performed in S730, in S731, processing for determining whether or not the ending start flag is set is performed. When it is determined in S731 that the ending start flag is set, a re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to an execution effect that indicates that a re-lottery display is set at the end of the big hit set in S721a (for example, a high base re- Whether or not a lottery failure flag, a space-based jackpot end high base re-lottery success flag, a land-based jackpot end high-precision re-lottery failure flag, etc., hereinafter collectively referred to as a jackpot end re-lottery flag) is set. Is determined in S732. If it is determined in S732 that the big lottery end re-lottery flag is set, the type corresponding to the flag (high-precision re-lottery or high-base re-lottery, space, marine) , A type specified by whether it is for land use, etc.) a re-lottery display effect at the end of the jackpot is set, and the effect processing during the jackpot game is ended. Thereby, when the space mode, the sea mode, and the land mode are set as the effect mode, the lottery end re-lottery display effect for the set mode is performed. Further, when the auto mode is set as the effect mode, it is a re-lottery display effect at the end of the big hit set in S721a and is for the effect type (any one of space, sea, land) based on the effect execution flag. A re-lottery display effect is performed at the end of the big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined in S732 that the big lottery end re-lottery flag is not set, a common normal ending effect is set in S735. As for the effect mode of the normal ending effect set in S735, when the space mode, the sea mode, and the land mode are set as the effect mode, the effect is performed according to the effect mode for the set mode. In addition, when the auto mode is set as the effect mode, the effect is performed according to the effect mode for the effect type (space, sea, land) set at the time of the big hit. You may comprise as follows.

  In S736, a process of updating the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit game ending process is performed, and the big hit game process is ended. The effect set in S734 or S736 is performed in the big hit game ending process in S506. Specifically, in the big hit game ending process in S506, the big lottery end re-lottery display effect set in S734 or the normal ending effect set in S736 is performed until an ending end command is received. When the ending end command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S500. If the ending end command is not transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 800 in the jackpot end process described above, in the jackpot game end process of S506, the effect timer T1 is set when the re-lottery display effect at the end of the jackpot is executed. It may be configured to perform the re-lottery display effect or the normal ending effect at the end of the big hit until the effect timer T2 elapses until the normal ending effect is executed.

  Next, an example of effect display performed in the variable display device 9 when the land execution flag is set as the effect execution flag will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a display screen diagram illustrating an example of the composite re-lottery display. Specifically, for example, a case will be described where, in S721a, a land-based jackpot medium-high-precision re-lottery success flag and a land-based jackpot end high-base re-lottery success flag are set.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in FIG. 32A, 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 (in the diagram). The downward 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 based on the variation pattern selected and determined in S722, and in a predetermined order (the left symbol 91, In the order of the right symbol 93 and the middle symbol 92), the images are sequentially stopped and displayed. When the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected and determined in S722 has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display, a symbol determination command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the production control microcomputer 800 receives the symbol confirmation command, and as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the left symbol 91, the middle symbol 92, and the right symbol 93 are landed. The symbol “2” for use is fixed and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), when a combination of jackpot symbols is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), a jackpot start display indicating that the jackpot gaming state is started. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (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.

  Then, when the land-based jackpot medium / high-precision re-lottery success flag is set, after the sixth round in the jackpot gaming state is over, the jackpot / medium-high-precision lottery success as shown in FIGS. 32 (e) and (f) is successful. Production begins. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the lottery re-lottery display is started after the sixth round is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing for starting the jackpot re-lottery display is randomly selected. It may be at the end of the selected round or at the start of the round. Moreover, the re-lottery display during the big hit may be performed a plurality of times at a plurality of timings. The plurality of timings may be a timing at which each of a plurality of rounds (for example, the fourth round and the eighth round) ends, or a timing at which each of the plurality of rounds (for example, the fourth round, the eighth round) starts. It may be a timing when a predetermined round (for example, the fourth round) ends and a timing when a predetermined round (for example, the eighth round) starts.

  In FIG. 32 (e), a message such as “big hit medium / high-precision re-lottery!” Is displayed to notify that the big hit medium-high-precision re-lottery will be performed, and also corresponds to the land-use big hit medium / high-precision re-lottery display. A volcano that is likely to erupt is displayed in the background. When the big hit middle / high base re-lottery is performed, in addition to the background of the volcano, a message such as “big hit middle / high base re-lottery!” Is displayed.

  FIG. 32 (f) is a display screen when a successful presentation is performed as a high-precision re-lottery display. As a successful production of the land-based jackpot medium / high-precision re-lottery display, the volcano shown in FIG. 32 (e) erupts, and the production of the land-use “4” symbol constituting the first certain-variable jackpot symbol is performed. . In addition, as a failure effect of the land-use jackpot medium-high-precision re-drawing display, the volcano shown in FIG. 32 (e) erupted, and the pattern “2” for land and stopped displayed in FIG. 32 (b). An effect in which a character image or the like that is completely different from that of the image is displayed.

  In FIG. 32 (g), a message such as “High probability confirmed!” Is displayed indicating that a successful presentation is performed by high-precision re-lottery and that the game is controlled to a high-accuracy state after the big hit. In addition, when failure production is performed, a message such as “Sorry!” Is displayed. As described above, the jackpot re-lottery display in the present embodiment is started after the sixth round is completed, and is continuously performed after the seventh round is started. Note that the message display described in FIG. 32G may be continuously performed from the end of the presentation described in FIGS. 32E and 32F until the end of the seventh round. .

  FIG. 32 (h) is a display screen informing that the big lottery re-lottery display is finished and the eighth round is started. Thereafter, for example, when the big hit gaming state continues until 15 rounds, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds, and the big hit gaming state is ended, as shown in FIG. 32 (i), a big hit end display indicating that the big hit gaming state is ended is displayed. Done.

  In FIG. 32 (j), a message such as "Ending medium-high base re-lottery!" Is displayed to notify that a high-base re-lottery will be performed at the end of jackpot, and a high-base re-lottery at the time of land-based jackpot end. The volcano is displayed in the background corresponding to the display. In addition, when a high-precision re-lottery at the end of the big hit is performed, a message such as “Ending medium-high re-lottery!” Is displayed in addition to the volcano background.

  FIG. 32 (k) is a display screen when a successful presentation is performed as a high base re-lottery display. As a successful production of the high-base re-lottery display at the end of the land jackpot, the volcanic eruption shown in FIG. 32 (j) erupts, and the land "7" symbol that makes up the second probable jackpot symbol pops out. Done. In addition, as a failure effect of the high base re-lottery display at the time of land jackpot end, the volcano shown in FIG. 32 (e) erupts, and a character image that is completely different from the land symbols and symbols other than the second probability variable jackpot symbol. Etc. are produced.

  In FIG. 32 (m), a message such as “high base confirmed!” Is displayed indicating that a successful presentation has been performed by the high base re-lottery and the high base state is controlled after the big hit. In addition, when failure production is performed, a message such as “Sorry!” Is displayed.

  The example of the display screen when the land re-lottery display is performed in the variable display device 9 when the land execution flag is set as the effect execution flag has been described above with reference to FIG. When the re-lottery display is performed when the space execution flag is set as the effect execution flag, the space display 9 performs the re-lottery display for the space. As the space re-lottery display, for example, a character reflecting the image of a UFO may be displayed, and an effect may be performed in which a space symbol or the like comes down from the UFO. At this time, as a successful effect in the re-lottery display, an effect is made such that the symbols constituting the first probable big hit symbol at the time of high-precision re-lottery and the second probable big hit symbol at the time of high-base re-lottery come down. The failure production may be a production in which an alien comes down. Further, when the re-lottery display is performed when the sea execution flag is set as the effect execution flag, the marine re-lottery display is performed on the variable display device 9. As a marine re-lottery display, for example, the background of the rippling is displayed and the effect of rushing the waves is performed, and when the wave is drawn, the effect of leaving the marine symbols etc. without being exposed to the waves is performed It may be. At this time, as a successful effect in the re-lottery display, an effect is made in which the symbols constituting the first probable big hit symbol at the time of high-precision re-lottery and the second probable big hit symbol at the time of high-base re-lottery remain. The failure effect may be an effect in which an empty can remains. As described above, the re-lottery display in the present embodiment is performed according to the type of re-lottery display corresponding to the type of the effect execution flag set when the big hit is made.

  Next, an example of effect display performed in the variable display device 9 when the sea execution flag is set as the effect execution flag will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 33 to 37 are display screen diagrams showing examples of effect display when a variation pattern command of a variation pattern that is not normal is received from the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 33 shows the effect display when the deviation fluctuation pattern is selected and determined in S722 based on the reception of the normal deviation fluctuation pattern, and the data used for the fluctuation display in the marine normal deviation fluctuation pattern is selected and set. It is a display screen figure which shows an example.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the variable display is started simultaneously for the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a in the decorative symbol 9 (in the diagram). The arrow pointing to the left indicates that the symbol is changing in a general changing display mode such as a scroll for sea use).

  FIG. 33B is a display screen of the timing for stopping the upper symbol 91a based on the normal deviation variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the symbol “6” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 as the upper symbol 91a.

  FIG. 33 (c) is a display screen of timing for stopping the lower symbol 93a based on the normal deviation variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 33 (c), as the lower symbol 93a, the marine "6" symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the symbol "7" is stopped on the effective line L3.

  FIG. 33 (d) is a display screen of the timing at which the symbol is fixed and stopped after the variation time specified by the normal deviation variation pattern has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display. As shown in FIG. 33 (d), as the middle stage symbol 92a, the symbol “6” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the effective line L3. As described above, when the variation display is performed based on the normal deviation variation pattern for marine use, the symbols are scrolled in the left direction in each of the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a, and predetermined. The stop display is sequentially performed in the order (the order of the upper symbol 91a, the lower symbol 93a, and the middle symbol 92a), and the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.

  In FIG. 34, based on the fact that the normal deviation variation pattern has been received, the first announcement deviation variation pattern is selected and determined in S722, and the data used for the fluctuation display in the marine shark announcement deviation pattern is selected and set. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display at the time.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the variable display is started simultaneously for the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a of the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9.

  FIG. 34 (b) is a display screen when an effect of moving a large group of characters inspired by small fish to the left immediately after the start of the variable display is performed. FIG. 34 (c) is a display screen when an effect of gathering a group of characters in the image of the small fish appearing in FIG. 34 (b) into a large shark shape is given as a notice.

  FIG. 34 (d) is a display screen for timing to stop the upper symbol 91a based on the shark notice deviation variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 34 (d), as the upper symbol 91a, the marine “7” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the “6” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L3.

  FIG. 34 (e) is a display screen for timing to stop the lower symbol 93a based on the shark notice deviation variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 34 (e), the symbol “7” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 as the lower symbol 93a.

  FIG. 34 (f) is a display screen of the timing at which the symbol is fixed and stopped after the variation time specified by the shark notice deviation variation pattern has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display. As shown in FIG. 34 (f), the symbol “1” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 as the middle symbol 92a.

  In FIG. 35, based on the reception of the normal deviation fluctuation pattern, the second notice deviation fluctuation pattern is selected and determined in S722, and the data used for the fluctuation display in the sea jellyfish notice deviation pattern is selected and set. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display at the time.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the variable display is started simultaneously for the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a of the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9.

  FIG. 35B is a display screen when an earthquake effect is performed such that the background image shakes in the vertical and horizontal directions immediately after the variable display is started. In FIG. 35 (c), a character reflecting the image of a jellyfish is displayed, and a message from the character of the jellyfish says “Dorada is a jellyfish. ♪ The sea is wide and small! It is a display screen when the effect to be displayed is performed as a notice.

  Note that a plurality of types of messages may be prepared in advance. For example, messages such as “Why are you thirsty? Are you going?”, “Which way do you want to go? Then, the message used for the variable display may be randomly determined in S722.

  FIG. 35 (d) is a display screen of the timing for stopping the upper symbol 91a based on the jellyfish advance notice variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 35 (d), the symbol “1” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 as the upper symbol 91a.

  FIG. 35 (e) is a display screen for timing to stop the lower symbol 93a based on the jellyfish advance notice variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 35 (e), as the lower symbol 93a, the marine "2" symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the symbol "3" is stopped and displayed on the effective line L3.

  FIG. 35 (f) is a display screen of the timing at which the symbol is determined and stopped after the variation time specified by the jellyfish advance notice variation pattern has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display. As shown in FIG. 35 (f), as the middle stage symbol 92a, the marine “5” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the “6” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L3.

  In FIG. 36, based on the reception of the normal deviation variation pattern, the third announcement deviation variation pattern is selected and determined in S722, and the data for use in the fluctuation display in the sea squid notice variation pattern is selected and set. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display at the time.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in FIG. 36A, the variable display is simultaneously started for the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a of the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9.

  FIG. 36B is a display screen when an earthquake effect is performed such that the background image shakes in the vertical and horizontal directions immediately after the variable display is started. FIG. 36 (c) shows a display when an effect is displayed as a notice in which a character imagining a squid is displayed, and a message such as “net-yaki-squirting!” Is displayed from the squid character. It is a screen. Note that a plurality of types of messages may be prepared in advance. As messages, for example, “I don't want to pollute the sea!” Or “I should n’t have been crazy! Then, the message used for the variable display may be randomly determined in S722. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 36D to 36F, the same display as the display screen described in FIGS. 35D to 35F is performed.

  In FIG. 37, based on the reception of the normal deviation fluctuation pattern, the first re-variation deviation fluctuation pattern is selected and determined in S722, and the data used for the fluctuation display in the deviation re-variation pattern is selected and set after the sea conversation. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display when it was made.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the variable display is started simultaneously for the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a of the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9.

  FIG. 37 (b) is a display screen for timing to stop the upper symbol 91a based on the deviation revariation pattern after the conversation. As shown in FIG. 37 (b), the symbol “6” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 as the upper symbol 91a.

  FIG. 37 (c) shows a display screen for timing to stop the lower symbol 93a based on the deviation re-variation pattern after the conversation. As shown in FIG. 37 (c), as the lower symbol 93a, the symbol “6” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the symbol “7” is stopped on the effective line L3.

  FIG. 37 (d) shows a display screen for timing to temporarily stop all symbols based on the deviation revariation pattern after the conversation. As shown in FIG. 37 (d), as the middle symbol 92a, the marine “6” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the “7” symbol is stopped on the effective line L3. Stopped display.

  In FIG. 37 (e), the symbol based on the marisenbon of “6” for sea that was stopped and displayed as the middle symbol 92a shown in FIG. The message “Turtle-kun, I can suck anything!” Will be displayed toward the symbolic image of the turtle, and the symbols that were stopped and displayed on the upper symbol 91a and the lower symbol 93a will be displayed again. It is a display screen when the effect which scrolls is performed.

  In FIG. 37 (f), after the message shown in FIG. 37 (e) is displayed, the “6” marisenbon for sea that was stopped and displayed as the middle symbol 92 a was stopped and displayed as the middle symbol 92 a. It is a display screen when the effect which tries to suck in the sea turtle "7" is performed.

  In FIG. 37 (g), the effect of sticking a starfish-like character to the maritime “6” harsenbon shown in FIG. This is a display screen when an effect is displayed in which a message such as “I can't see” is displayed.

  FIG. 37 (h) is a display screen of a timing at which the variation time specified by the deviation revariation pattern after the conversation elapses from the start of the variation display and all symbols are fixedly stopped. As shown in FIG. 37 (h), as the upper symbol 91a, the symbol “7” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the symbol “6” is stopped on the effective line L3, and the middle symbol 92a and the lower symbol 91a. The symbol “6” for marine use and the symbol “7” for marine use are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 as 93a.

  38 to 40 are display screen diagrams showing an example of effect display when a variation pattern command of a super reach variation pattern is received from the game control microcomputer 560. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 800 receives a variation pattern command of one variation pattern out of super reach or one variation pattern per super reach from the game control microcomputer 560, a fourth notice is issued in S722. One variation pattern is randomly selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns including the variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, in the production control microcomputer 800, when a super-reach out-of-reach two-variation pattern or a two-variation pattern variation pattern command per super-reach is received from the game control microcomputer 560, in S722, One variation pattern is randomly selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns including the third re-variation deviation variation pattern or a plurality of types of variation patterns including the second to third re-variation variation variations.

  38 to 40, since the variation pattern command of the super reach variation pattern is received from the game control microcomputer 560, YES is determined in S702 or S704 of FIG. 26, and the type of effect may be changed. is there. However, in FIGS. 38 to 40, the case where the type of effect is not changed will be mainly described. If the effect type is changed, the variable display is performed based on the change pattern corresponding to the changed effect type when the variable display is started.

  In FIG. 38, based on the fact that one fluctuation pattern per super reach has been received, the fluctuation pattern per fourth notice is selected and determined in S722, and the data used for the fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern per sea whale notice is selected and set. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display when it was made.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in FIG. 38A, the variable display is started simultaneously for the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a of the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9.

  FIG. 38B is a display screen when an effect of moving a large group of characters inspired by small fish to the left immediately after the start of the variable display is performed. FIG.38 (c) is a display screen when the production which the group of characters which imaged the small fish which appeared in FIG.38 (b) gathers in the shape of a big whale was performed as a preliminary announcement.

  FIG. 38 (d) is a display screen of timing for stopping the upper symbol 91a based on the fluctuation pattern per whale notice. As shown in FIG. 38 (d), the symbol “7” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 as the upper symbol 91a.

  FIG. 38 (e) is a display screen for timing to stop the lower symbol 93a based on the fluctuation pattern per whale notice. As shown in FIG. 38 (e), the marine “7” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 as the lower symbol 93a, and the reach state is generated by the marine “7” symbol.

  FIG. 38F is a display screen when an effect that a large group of characters resembling a small fish moves to the left again is performed after the reach state occurs based on the fluctuation pattern per whale notice.

  In FIG. 38 (g), based on the fluctuation pattern per whale notice, a character that imaged a whale appeared from the right side of the screen, and the effect that the character of the whale breathed on the middle stage symbol 92a during scrolling was performed. It is a display screen when.

  FIG. 38 (h) is based on the fluctuation pattern per whale notice, and as shown in FIG. 38 (g), when the middle stage symbol 92a is blown, the symbols are spirally flowed in the middle stage symbol 92a. This is a display screen when an effect of scrolling is performed.

  FIG. 38 (i) is a display screen of timing at which the variation time specified by the variation pattern per whale notice has elapsed from the start of the variation display and the symbol is confirmed and stopped. As shown in FIG. 38 (i), as the middle stage symbol 92a, the symbol “7” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and is a combination of the second probability variation big hit symbol.

  If the super-reach miss 1 fluctuation pattern is received and the fourth notice-offset fluctuation pattern is selected and determined in S722, the data for use in displaying the fluctuation in the sea-whale notice-offset fluctuation pattern is selected and set. After the effects similar to the effects shown in FIG. 38 (a) to FIG. 38 (h) are performed, the combination of outlier symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In FIG. 39, based on the reception of the two fluctuation patterns per super reach, the second re-variation deviation fluctuation pattern is selected and determined in S722, and the data used for the fluctuation display in the re-variation pattern after the octopus ink for the marine use is displayed. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display when it is selected and set.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), the variable display is started simultaneously for the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a of the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9.

  FIG. 39B is a display screen for timing to stop the upper symbol 91a based on the re-variation pattern after the octopus ink notice. As shown in FIG. 39 (b), as the upper symbol 91a, the marine "3" symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the symbol "2" is stopped on the effective line L3.

  FIG. 39 (c) is a display screen for timing to stop the lower symbol 93a based on the re-variation pattern after the octopus ink notice. As shown in FIG. 39 (c), as the lower symbol 93a, the marine “2” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the “3” symbol is stopped on the effective line L3. The reach state is generated by the marine “3” symbol and the marine “2” symbol on the effective line L5.

  FIG. 39 (d) is based on the re-variation pattern after the octopus ink foreseeing an image of the “3” octopus for sea that was stopped and displayed as the upper symbol 91a and the lower symbol 93a shown in FIG. 39 (c). This is a display screen when an effect of applying ink is performed as a notice toward a symbol that is an image of a tsunoda of “2”.

  In FIG. 39 (e), based on the re-variation pattern after the octopus ink notice, the symbol “2” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L5 as the middle symbol 92a, and the combination of the non-probable large hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Has been.

  FIG. 39 (f) is a display screen when an effect in which a character that represents a large octopus appears from the right side of the screen after the combination of the non-probable big hit symbols shown in FIG. 39 (e) is stopped and displayed. is there.

  In FIG. 39 (g), the character inspired by the large octopus that appeared in FIG. 39 (f) is blacked out on the symbols that were stopped and displayed as the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a. It is a display screen when the concealment effect which conceals a symbol is performed. While such a concealment effect is being performed, a process of replacing the symbol that was stopped and displayed in FIG. 39E with a symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped is performed.

  FIG. 39 (h) is a display screen at a timing when the variation time specified by the re-variation pattern after the octopus ink notice has elapsed from the start of the variation display and all symbols are fixedly stopped. The concealment effect performed in FIG. 39 (g) is completed, and as shown in FIG. 39 (h), as the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a, the marine “ The symbol “3” is stopped and displayed, and the combination of the second probability variation big hit symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the variation pattern per second re-variation is selected and determined in S722, the data used for displaying the variation in the re-variation pattern after the sea octopus ink notice is selected. Thus, the same effects as the effects shown in FIGS. 39 (a) to 39 (d) are performed, the combination of outlier symbols is temporarily stopped, and the same as in FIGS. 39 (f) and (g). After the effect is performed, the combination of outlier symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, as an example of the notice, the description has been given with reference to FIG. 34 (c), FIG. 35 (c), FIG. 36 (c), FIG. 38 (c), FIG. The notice is also performed in different production modes depending on the production execution flag.

  In FIG. 40, based on the reception of the two fluctuation patterns per super reach, the third re-variation deviation fluctuation pattern is selected and determined in S722, and the data used for the fluctuation display in the re-variation pattern after the marine turtle rotation notice is obtained. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display when it is selected and set.

  When the variable display is performed, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the variable display is started simultaneously for the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a of the decorative symbol in the variable display device 9.

  FIG. 40B is a display screen for timing to stop the upper symbol 91a based on the re-variation pattern after the turtle rotation notice. As shown in FIG. 40 (b), as the upper symbol 91a, the symbol “7” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the symbol “6” is stopped on the effective line L3.

  FIG. 40 (c) is a display screen for timing to stop the lower symbol 93a based on the re-variation pattern after the turtle rotation notice. As shown in FIG. 40 (c), as the lower symbol 93a, the marine “6” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the “7” symbol is stopped on the effective line L3. Reach states are generated by the marine “7” symbol and the marine “6” symbol on the effective line L5.

  In FIG. 40 (d), based on the re-variation pattern after the turtle rotation notice, “6” for sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L5 as the middle stage symbol 92a, and the combination of the non-probable large hit symbol is stopped. Has been.

  FIG. 40 (e) shows a re-fluctuation pattern after the notice of turtle rotation, and after the combination of non-probable big hit symbols shown in FIG. 40 (d) is stopped, a character that looks like a big turtle appears from the right side of the screen. It is a display screen when the effect to perform is performed.

  FIG. 40 (f) shows the symbol displayed on the effective line L 1 as the middle symbol 92 a when the character imaged in FIG. 40 (e) rotates with the head hidden in the center of the screen. It is a display screen when a concealment effect such as concealment is performed. While such a concealment effect is being performed, a process of replacing the symbol that was stopped and displayed in FIG. 40D with a symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped is performed.

  FIG. 40 (g) is a display screen of a timing at which the variation time specified by the re-variation pattern after the turtle rotation advance notice has elapsed from the start of the variation display and all symbols are fixedly stopped. As shown in FIG. 40 (g), as the upper symbol 91a, the middle symbol 92a, and the lower symbol 93a, the symbol “7” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L5, and the combination of the second probability variation big hit symbol Is displayed.

  In addition, when the variation pattern per third re-variation is selected and determined in S722, data to be used for displaying the variation in the re-variation pattern after the sea turtle rotation advance notice is selected. Thus, the same effects as the effects shown in FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (c) are performed, the combination of outlier symbols is temporarily stopped, and the same as in FIGS. 40 (e) and (f). After the effect is performed, the combination of outlier symbols is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, the case where the sea execution flag is set as the effect execution flag has been described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 40. However, when the space execution flag is set as the effect execution flag, the effect by the space-specific effect mode is performed. When the land execution flag is set as the effect execution flag, an effect in the land-specific effect mode is performed.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) A plurality of types of effect modes including a space mode, a sea mode, a land mode, and an auto mode for switching the type of effect based on an operation on the operation button 88. Thus, in S715 of FIG. 26, one effect mode is set, and the types of effects specified from the set effect mode are performed in various effect devices including the variable display device 9. When the auto mode is set, the type of effect specified from the effect execution flag set in S710 or S715 is performed as the effect used for the variable display. Furthermore, when the auto mode is set, the type of effect currently being performed is specified based on the effect execution flag in S721a of FIG. 29 as the effect used for the re-lottery display performed during the big hit or at the end of the big win, A re-lottery display effect of a type corresponding to the type of effect is executed in S505 or S506. As a result, it is possible to advance the game while providing a plurality of types of effects to the player, thereby preventing the occurrence of inconvenience that the effect becomes monotonous and tires the player and reduces the interest. be able to. In addition, while preventing such inconvenience, for example, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the type of effect performed during the variable display and the type of re-lottery display effect performed after the start of the big hit.

  In addition, since the re-lottery display is performed after the start of the big hit, the player has a sense of expectation for controlling to the high-accuracy state or the high-base state after the timing when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. be able to. In addition, when a high-precision re-lottery is performed after the big hit is started, the non-probable large-hit symbol is stopped so as not to determine (specify) whether or not the high-precision state is to be established when the decorative symbol variation display is ended in S720. Since it is configured to be displayed, there is an inconvenience that even if the fact that the control to the high-accuracy state has already been notified before the high-accuracy re-lottery is performed, the higher-accuracy re-lottery will be performed. Occurrence can be prevented. In addition, when the high base re-lottery is performed after the big hit is started, the non-probable big hit symbol or the second symbol is determined so as not to determine (specify) whether or not the high base state is entered when the decorative symbol variation display is ended in S720. Since the one-probability big hit symbol is configured to be stopped and displayed, the high base re-lottery will be executed even though the high base re-lottery has already been notified before the high base re-lottery is performed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience.

  (2) When the auto mode is set, as shown in S702 and S704 of FIG. 26, based on the fact that the symbol command corresponding to the big hit or the variation pattern command corresponding to the super reach is received as the predetermined command, The type of production can be changed. This eliminates the need for the ROM 84 to hold in advance the timing determination process for determining the timing at which the effect control microcomputer 800 changes the type of effect and the data for performing the timing determination process. For this reason, the type of effect can be changed when the auto mode is set without significantly increasing the processing load and the data capacity on the effect control microcomputer 800 side.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 26, FIG. 27, etc., when the symbol command corresponding to the jackpot is received, the “irregular change” is performed than when the variation pattern command corresponding to the super reach is received. Since the ratio of the display is high, when the auto mode is set and the production type is irregularly changed, the display result of the changed variable display may be a big hit. Can be held by the player.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 18 and the like, it is determined whether or not the re-lottery display is performed by the game control microcomputer 560, whether or not the re-lottery display is performed, the type of the re-lottery display, and the re-lottery A symbol command for specifying the timing of display is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 800. The effect control microcomputer 800 sets the corresponding re-lottery flag in S214 of FIG. 24 based on the symbol command received from the game control microcomputer 560, and the re-lottery flag is set in S721a of FIG. The type of effect currently being performed can be specified based on the effect execution flag, and the process of setting the re-lottery display effect corresponding to the specified type of effect can be performed. Thereby, it is not necessary for the ROM 84 to store in advance the determination process for determining whether or not the production control microcomputer 800 performs the re-lottery display and the data for performing the determination process. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the re-lottery display without significantly increasing the processing load and the data capacity on the side of the production control microcomputer 800.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 9 and the like, a low-accuracy low base state, a high-accuracy low base state, and a high-accuracy high-base state are provided as the game states that are shifted when controlled to the big hit game state. Therefore, there are a plurality of gaming states with different bases based on different settings of the ease of starting winning. In this way, by having a plurality of gaming states with different bases, the player can realize whether the gaming state is advantageous or unfavorable in the game until the big hit gaming state occurs. Become.

  (6) In FIG. 9, when a big hit occurs in the highly accurate and low base state, the ratio of the highly accurate and low base state is 20%, and the ratio of the highly accurate and high base state is 50%. On the other hand, when a big hit occurs in the highly accurate and high base state, the ratio of the highly accurate and low base state is 10%, and the ratio of the highly accurate and high base state is 70%. In this way, the ratio of determining to control to the high-accuracy low base state after the big hit gaming state and the big hit game when the high-accuracy low base state is controlled and when the high-accuracy high base state is controlled. It is possible to change the ratio determined to be controlled to the high-accuracy base state after the state ends. For this reason, it is possible to give a strong interest to the player as to how the gaming state shifts. And by obtaining such an effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the transition of the gaming state due to the big hit gaming state.

  (7) In FIG. 9, when a big hit occurs in the high-accuracy and low base state, the ratio of the low-accuracy and low-base state is 30%, and the ratio of the high-accuracy and high-base state is 50%. On the other hand, when a big hit occurs in the highly accurate and high base state, the proportion of the low accuracy and low base state is 20%, and the proportion of the highly accurate and high base state is 70%. In this way, the ratio of determining to control to the low-accuracy low base state after the big hit gaming state ends when the high-accuracy low base state is controlled and when controlled to the high-accuracy high base state, and the big hit game It is possible to change the ratio determined to be controlled to the high-accuracy base state after the state ends. For this reason, it is possible to give a strong interest to the player as to how the gaming state shifts. And by obtaining such an effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the transition of the gaming state due to the big hit gaming state.

  (8) Referring to FIG. 9, after the big hit game is finished, the rate of control to the high-accuracy high-base state is higher than when the game state is controlled to the low-accuracy low-base state or the high-accuracy low-base state. It is set to be higher when it is controlled to the high-accuracy base state. For this reason, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation and to improve the interest of the game in contrast to being controlled from the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy low base state to the high accuracy high base state. .

  (9) In FIG. 9, when a big hit occurs in the low-accuracy and low base state, the ratio of the high-accuracy and low-base state is 40%, and the ratio of the high-accuracy and high-base state is 10%. On the other hand, when a big hit occurs in the highly accurate and low base state, the ratio of the highly accurate and low base state is 20%, and the ratio of the highly accurate and high base state is 50%. In this way, when the control is made to the low probability low base state and when the control is made to the high probability low base state, the ratio of determining to control the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state, and the big hit game It is possible to change the ratio determined to be controlled to the high-accuracy base state after the state ends. For this reason, it is possible to give a strong interest to the player as to how the gaming state shifts. And by obtaining such an effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the transition of the gaming state due to the big hit gaming state.

  (10) In FIG. 9, when a big hit occurs in the low probability and low base state, the ratio of the low probability and low base state is 50%, and the ratio of the high probability and high base state is 10%. On the other hand, when a big hit occurs in the high accuracy and low base state, the ratio of the low accuracy and low base state is 30%, and the ratio of the high accuracy and high base state is 50%. In this way, when the control is made to the low probability low base state and when the control is made to the high probability low base state, the ratio of determining to control the low probability low base state after the big hit gaming state ends, and the big hit game It is possible to change the ratio determined to be controlled to the high-accuracy base state after the state ends. For this reason, it is possible to give a strong interest to the player as to how the gaming state shifts. And by obtaining such an effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the transition of the gaming state due to the big hit gaming state.

  (11) As described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 32, the high-accuracy re-lottery display and the high-base re-lottery display can be executed separately, so that either the high-accuracy re-lottery display or the high-base re-lottery display is performed. The expectation that the player has can be made different depending on whether or not the game is enjoyed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (12) As described in S722 of FIG. 29, the effect control microcomputer 800 responds to the effect type specified from the effect execution flag that is set even when the same variation pattern command is received. Thus, data for performing different types of variation display is selected and set. This makes it possible to provide the player with a variation display effect using a plurality of types of variation patterns on the side of the effect control microcomputer 800 without increasing the types of variation pattern commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. .

  (13) The re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is performed after it is determined that the ending switch command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 at the end of the big hit game has been received in S222, and the ending start flag is set in S223. . As a result, when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the player can have a sense of expectation that the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit will be performed, so that the player can continue for a long time until the end of the big hit. It can enhance interest.

  (14) As described with reference to FIGS. 10A to 10C, the ratio of the high-accuracy re-lottery display is higher in the high-accuracy low base state transition than in the high-accuracy high base state transition. The distribution is set so as to be. In other words, the notification effect determining means configured by S396, S401, and S405 in FIG. 18 uses the specific game by the predetermining means, rather than when the predetermining means determines to control the high-accuracy and high-entry state after the specific game state ends. When it is decided to control to a high probability state after the end of the state, a high probability notification effect indicating whether to control to a high probability state that is a high probability state or a high probability high approach state is executed at a higher rate It is configured as follows. Further, the distribution is set so that the ratio of the high base re-lottery display is higher in the transition to the high accuracy and high base state than in the transition to the high accuracy and low base state. That is, the notification effect determining means configured by S396, S401, and S405 in FIG. 18 ends the specific gaming state by the predetermining means, rather than when the predetermining means determines to control to the high probability state after the specific gaming state ends. When it is decided to control to the high-accuracy and high-entry state later, the high-accuracy and high-entry notification effect indicating whether or not to control to the high-accuracy and high-entry state is executed at a higher rate. Thereby, depending on the type of notification effect, it is possible to vary the expectation that the player has to control whether it is controlled to a high probability state or to a high probability high approach state, and the interest of the game Can be improved.

Next, a modification of the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a 15-round jackpot is provided as a type of jackpot, in which the continuation right is unconditionally established until the 15th round becomes the final round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other types of jackpots having different numbers of rounds may be provided. For example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be released twice, and a two-round jackpot is further provided in which the continuation right is established unconditionally until the second round is the second round. It may be a thing. In addition, the release end condition at the time of 2R big hit is one of the two conditions, that is, until 1 second (predetermined time) elapses after the release, or until 10 (predetermined number) game balls are won. You may comprise so that it may be materialized when it is materialized. Further, the 2R big hit may be configured to be controlled to a highly accurate base state after the big hit ends. Note that an example in which the above-described high-accuracy and high-base state is controlled by becoming the second accurate variation big hit has been described. However, when the 2R big hit is provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the gaming state is controlled to the high accuracy low base state, the high accuracy high base state is controlled only when the 2R big hit is achieved. You may comprise.

  If the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the 2R jackpot is to be a 2R jackpot, a 2R jackpot variation pattern is set and a 2R jackpot variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 800. In addition, when the 2R big hit is controlled to the high-accuracy base state after the end of the 2R big hit, a variation pattern command after the 2R big hit is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 800. The fluctuation pattern command after 2R big hit is a command for specifying the fluctuation pattern used for the fluctuation display that starts when the 2R big hit ends and is controlled to a highly accurate base state. Although the variation pattern command has been described with reference to FIG. 11, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern command and the variation pattern command after 2R big hit in the above-described embodiment, for example, have a rough type in the first byte. The MODE data may be composed of 2 bytes of EXT data indicating the detailed designation content. The MODE data is roughly classified into, for example, that the current gaming state is a fluctuation pattern command in a low probability low base state after a non-probable change big hit by 80H, and the current gaming state is the first after the first probable big hit by 81H. It is a variation pattern command in the high probability low base state, the current gaming state is a variation pattern command in the high probability high base state after the second probability variation big hit by 82H, and the current gaming state is 2R big hit by 83H Each of them may indicate a variation pattern command in the subsequent high-accuracy base state. The EXT data may indicate the type of variation pattern determined in S422 or S424 of FIG. 19 as detailed designation content, for example. These two-byte variation pattern commands may be configured to set MODE data corresponding to the current gaming state and EXT data indicating the type determined in S422 or the like in S425 of FIG. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 800 that has received the variation pattern command can identify the type of variation pattern and the current gaming state.

  Here, the effect display when the 2R big hit fluctuation pattern command and the 2R big hit fluctuation pattern command are received from the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. 41 and 42 show examples of effect display when the 2R big hit variation pattern command and the 2R big hit variation pattern command are received from the game control microcomputer 560 when the sea execution flag is set as the effect execution flag. FIG. Even when the 2R jackpot variation pattern command and the 2R jackpot variation pattern command are received, the data used for variation display in the corresponding variation pattern in S722 and specified for the performance execution flag. Data for performing the variable display is selected and set.

  First, referring to FIG. 41 (a), when the variation display is performed based on the 2R jackpot variation pattern for marine use, as described with reference to FIGS. 91a, middle stage symbol 92a, and lower stage symbol 93a are simultaneously displayed in a variable display (the arrow pointing to the left in the figure indicates that the symbol is changing in a general variable display mode such as a scroll for the sea. ).

  FIG. 41 (b) is a display screen of the timing at which the upper symbol 91a is stopped based on the marine 2R big hit variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the symbol “6” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 as the upper symbol 91a.

  FIG. 41 (c) is a display screen of the timing at which the lower symbol 93a is stopped based on the marine 2R big hit fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 41 (c), as the lower symbol 93a, the symbol “7” for the sea is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1.

  FIG. 41 (d) is a display screen of a timing at which a symbol is stopped after a predetermined time specified by the marine 2R big hit variation pattern has elapsed since the start of the variation display. As shown in FIG. 41 (d), as the middle stage symbol 92a, the marine “6” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L2, and the “7” symbol is stopped on the effective line L3. Stop is displayed.

  FIG. 41 (e) shows an effect in which some symbols are scroll-displayed from the top to the bottom in the upper right corner of the display area of the variable display device 9, and the sea turtle “7” is stopped and displayed. This is the display screen when an effect is made to turn around when he talks to Harisenbon with the design of “6” for marine use.

  In FIG. 41 (f), an earthquake effect is performed such that the background image fluctuates in the vertical and horizontal directions, and the message “7!” Is displayed as a message “What! It is a display screen when production is performed.

  FIG. 41 (g) is a display screen when a fall effect is performed in which a character that looks like a large hibiscus is dropped from the upper part of the screen by the earthquake effect performed in FIG. 41 (f). In FIG. 41 (h), an effect is displayed in which a harisenbon and a turtle are displayed in front of a character that looks like a hibiscus, and a message such as “Churashima Mode Let's GO!” Is displayed in the upper left. In the 2R big hit fluctuation pattern for marine use, the effects shown in FIGS. 41 (g) and (h) are performed, so that it is notified that the 2R big hit will be made and then controlled to a high-accuracy high base state. In addition, since the variable display started in FIG. 41A is completed at the timing of FIG. 41H, the scroll display effect performed in the upper right corner is ended. Note that, at the timing of FIG. 41 (h), not only the scroll display effect performed in the upper right corner is terminated, but a predetermined combination of 2R big hit symbols may be stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, the fluctuation display shown in FIGS. 41 (i) to 42 (m) is performed based on the fluctuation pattern after the 2R big hit in the high-accuracy base state after the 2R big hit. As shown in FIGS. 41 (i) to 42 (m), in the high-accuracy base state after 2R big hit, the background image is changed from an image of the sea bottom to an image of the beach. The horizontal scroll is changed to the vertical scroll with a perspective.

  41 (i), on the basis of the 2R jackpot variation pattern for marine use, the variation display is started simultaneously for the left symbol 91, the middle symbol 92, and the right symbol 93 of the decorative symbol in the variation display device 9 (FIG. 41). The arrow pointing down in the middle indicates that the symbol is changing in a general changing display mode such as scrolling for sea use and high-accuracy base state after 2R big hit).

  FIG. 41 (j) is a display screen of the timing at which the left symbol 91 is stopped based on the marine 2R big hit after fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 41 (j), as the left symbol 91, the marine “6” symbol is stopped and displayed at the upper level, and the marine “7” symbol is stopped at the lower level.

  FIG. 42 (k) is a display screen of the timing for stopping the right symbol 93 based on the marine 2R big hit after fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 42 (k), the symbol “7” for the sea is stopped and displayed in the middle as the right symbol 93.

  FIG. 42 (m) is a display screen of the timing at which the symbol is determined and stopped after the variation time specified by the variation pattern after the 2R big hit for marine has elapsed since the start of the variation display. As shown in FIG. 42 (m), as the middle symbol 92, the symbol “6” for the sea is stopped and displayed in the middle, and the combination of the off symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, the fluctuation display shown in FIGS. 41A to 41H is performed based on the 2R big hit fluctuation pattern command, and FIGS. 41I to 42M are shown based on the fluctuation pattern command after the 2R big hit. The change display shown in FIG. As described above, the case where the sea execution flag is set as the effect execution flag has been described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42. However, when the space execution flag is set as the effect execution flag, the effect based on the space-specific effect mode. When the land execution flag is set as the effect execution flag, an effect in the land-specific effect mode is performed.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, YES is determined in any of S702, S704, and S708 in FIG. 26 as a condition for changing the type of effect when the auto mode is set. This is explained as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and even if the decision process for determining whether or not to change the production type at random is performed by random lottery, the production type is changed when it is decided to change the decision process. Alternatively, a determination process for determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed may be performed, and the type of effect may be changed when it is determined that the determination process has elapsed. Further, when the variation pattern corresponding to the normal reach is received, that is, when the variation pattern command reception flag corresponding to the normal reach is set, the presence / absence / change of the effect type change described in S703, S705, etc. You may comprise so that the process which determines about production type may be performed. In this case, the normal reach change determination table (see FIG. 27) for determining the presence / absence / change of the production type based on the value extracted from RS3, and the variation pattern corresponding to the normal reach has been received. It may be configured to sometimes look up and determine.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the presence / absence of the re-lottery display, the timing for executing the re-lottery display, and the type of the re-lottery display, in addition to the jackpot determination. The example in which the symbol command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 800 as a multi-command including information has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a big hit determination, transmits a command including information for specifying the determination result to the effect control microcomputer 800, and the effect control microcomputer based on the command. The computer 800 may be configured to determine the presence / absence of the re-lottery display, the timing for executing the re-lottery display, and the type of the re-lottery display. In addition to the big hit determination by the game control microcomputer 560, the presence / absence of a re-lottery display is determined, a multi-command including these pieces of information is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 800, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the command. You may comprise so that the timing which performs a re-lottery display with the computer 800, and the kind of re-lottery display may be determined.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, among the image data developed in the image data area formed in the VRAM, the pattern image data from “0” to “9” used for the variable display is used. When the effect execution flag is changed in S710 or S715 of FIG. 26, instead of the image data of the symbol, the image data of the symbols from “0” to “9” corresponding to the changed effect execution flag As a result of the drawing process for reading out and developing the image data, the image data of the type corresponding to the changed type of effect is generated, and variable display is performed using the image data of the generated symbol. A possible example has been described. That is, the example in which the image data of the type corresponding to the changed effect execution flag is developed in the image data area each time the effect execution flag is changed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, by developing image data of all types of symbols in the image data area in advance, and changing the area for reading the image data that has already been developed every time the effect execution flag is changed, You may comprise so that a variable display can be performed using the image data of the kind of symbol corresponding to an effect execution flag.

  (5) When configured as described in (4) above, not all symbols from “0” to “9” are changed according to the effect execution flag, but some The symbol (for example, the symbol constituting the combination of the second probability variation jackpot symbol) is configured to be changed according to the effect execution flag, and the remaining symbols (for example, the combination of the non-probability variation jackpot symbol and the first probability variation jackpot symbol) You may comprise so that a common symbol may be used, without changing the symbol which comprises a combination) according to an effect execution flag. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the above-described capacity of the image data area from being extremely increased.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, when the auto mode is set before the variable display is started, the operation to the operation button 88 is detected in S714 in the variable pattern command reception waiting process of FIG. As a result, an example has been described in which the effect mode flag and the effect execution flag are set in S715 and the type of effect can be changed. However, the configuration as described in the above (4) or (5) is not limited to this, and it is possible to produce an effect by operating the operation button 88 until a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started. You may comprise so that a kind can be changed. Specifically, processing similar to S714 and S715 of FIG. 26 may be performed in S501 and S502. In this case, the processing similar to S714 and S715 in FIG. 26 performed in S502 may be performed until a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started. Moreover, when comprised in this way, you may comprise so that the re-lottery display effect setting process of S721a of FIG. 29 may be performed after predetermined time passes after a variable display is started. Thus, even when the timing at which the effect mode can be changed is expanded until the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, since it is configured as described in (4) or (5) above, Each time the effect mode is changed, the VDP changes the area from which the image data already developed in the image data area is read out, thereby performing variable display with the type of symbol corresponding to the changed effect mode. Can do. Therefore, the timing at which the player can intervene in the game can be expanded without extremely increasing the processing load of the VDP, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the case where the period during which the operation type can be changed by operating the operation button 88 is expanded, for example, a predetermined time after the start of the variable display is scrolled at a speed at which it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the symbol. The time required for switching from so-called high-speed fluctuation to so-called low-speed fluctuation in which the player scrolls at a speed at which the player can easily recognize the symbols may be set. In other words, the period during which the type of effect can be changed by operating the operation button 88 may be expanded from when the variable display is started until the state of the variable display is switched to the low-speed fluctuation. When the operation button 88 is operated and the type of effect is changed during the period from the start of the variable display to the time when the state of the variable display is switched to the low speed change, the VDP is in the changed effect because the VDP is changing at high speed. By performing the process of switching to the background image corresponding to the type, it is possible to perform an effect display corresponding to the type of effect after the change. For this reason, compared with the case where it is comprised so that the kind of effect can be changed until it switches to low speed fluctuation | variation so that it may mention later, a processing burden can be reduced. In the case where the type of effect can be changed after switching to the low speed fluctuation, the processing load of the VDP is extremely increased as follows. For example, when the VDP is executing a process with a heavy processing load, such as a process in which a reach state occurs and an image is combined, or a composite process of a movie, image data corresponding to the type of effect after the change is obtained from the character ROM. It is necessary to simultaneously execute processing such as reading and expanding into VRAM. For this reason, the processing load of VDP increases extremely.

  (7) In the re-lottery display effect setting process of S721a in the above-described embodiment, for example, the re-execution response corresponding to the type of re-lottery and effect specified from the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag set in S214 is performed. The example in which the process of setting the lottery display effect flag is performed and the re-lottery display of the type corresponding to the effect execution effect corresponding re-lottery display effect flag is performed in S505 and S506 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the re-lottery display effect setting process, in addition to the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag set in S214, depending on whether the set effect mode flag is an auto mode flag or not. Alternatively, a process for setting a re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the execution effect may be performed. That is, even if the state of the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag is the same, different types of re-lottery display may be performed depending on whether or not the effect mode flag is an auto mode flag. For example, even if the state of the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag is the same, when the auto mode flag is set as the effect mode flag, it is a type dedicated to the auto mode and corresponds to the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag. When a flag other than the auto mode flag is set, a re-lottery display of a type corresponding to the non-automatic mode and corresponding to the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag is performed. As a result, even if the same re-lottery and the same type of production are used, different execution-effect-related re-lottery display effect flags are set depending on whether or not the auto mode is selected, and different types of re-lottery display can be performed in S505 and S506. it can.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, an example in which the gaming state is controlled to one of the low probability low base state, the high probability low base state, and the high probability high base state after the big hit gaming state has been described. . However, the gaming state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state is not limited to these, and may be controlled to one of a low probability low base state and a high probability high base state, for example.

  In addition, the gaming state is controlled to any one of a low-accuracy and low-base state, a high-accuracy and low-base state, and a low-accuracy and high-base state that is controlled only in the short-time state in addition to the high-accuracy and high-base state. Also good. As a result, a combination of non-probable variable jackpot symbols is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, and when the high base re-lottery display is performed during the jackpot gaming state started thereafter, the high probability high base state is controlled. In addition to the expectation that it may be, the player has the expectation that it may be controlled to a low-accuracy high-base state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the high-accuracy-high base state but is more advantageous than the low-accuracy low-base state be able to.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the symbol command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 800 is a big hit, the first probability variation big hit, or the second probability variation big hit. In the above description, the case is a multi-command for specifying a plurality of pieces of information, such as a determination result of whether to make a non-probable big hit, a determination result of whether to perform re-lottery display, or the like. However, the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 800 is a multi-command for specifying the variation pattern and the result of determining whether to perform the re-lottery display. It may be configured.

  (10) In the above-described embodiments, the low probability base state is shown as the normal state, the high probability low base state is shown as the high probability state, and the high probability high base state is shown as the high probability high approach state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high-accuracy and high-entry state may be any gaming state as long as the degree of advantage for the player is greater than that controlled to the high-probability state. For example, the high-accuracy and high-entry state may be a state in which the probability of a specific display result is further improved than the high-probability state. In addition, the high-accuracy and high-entry state is a state that is controlled to the second short-time state, which is more advantageous to the player than the first short-time state when the first short-time state is controlled even in the high-probability state. May be. In this case, the second time-short state is not limited to improving the probability of a specific display result as compared to the first time-short state, and the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is further increased. A state in which the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of winning is further increased, or a state in which the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of hitting is increased, or these are selectively selected. It may be in a combined state.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the decorative symbol is specified based on the fact that the symbol determining command for specifying that the decorative symbol variation display is to be stopped is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 800. An example of stopping the fluctuation display of was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that the decorative symbol variation display is stopped without using the symbol confirmation command. In that case, the production control microcomputer 800 monitors whether or not the variation time specified by the variation pattern command has elapsed after the start of the variation display, and when the variation time has elapsed, Control to stop the display.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which it is determined whether or not re-lottery display is executed using the table described in FIG. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a re-lottery display may always be executed when the big hit determination is made. For example, the table may be configured such that “no re-lottery” described in FIG. 10 is not selected.

  (13) The example in which the re-lottery display effect setting process shown in S721a of FIG. 29 in the above-described embodiment is performed before starting the variable display has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-lottery display effect setting process may be performed during the big hit game or at the end of the big hit. Specifically, when it is determined YES in S745, a re-lottery flag indicating that the re-lottery display is already executed during the big hit in S214 (a big hit medium / high-precision re-lottery success flag, a big hit middle / high base re-lottery flag, etc.) Is set, and when it is set, the re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the type of re-lottery and effect specified from the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag (here, A process of setting a re-lottery and a big hit re-lottery flag corresponding to the type of effect) may be performed, and the process may proceed to S747. Further, in this configuration, when it is determined YES in S731 of FIG. 30, a re-lottery flag indicating that a re-lottery display is already executed at the end of the big hit in S214 (a high-precision re-lottery success flag at the end of the big hit, Whether or not a big hit end high base re-lottery failure flag, etc.) is set, and when set, execution corresponding to the type of re-lottery and effect specified from the re-lottery flag and effect execution flag It may be configured to perform a process of setting an effect corresponding re-lottery display effect flag (here, a re-lottery and a re-lottery flag at the end of jackpot corresponding to the type of effect), and proceed to the process of S734. As described above, the re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the execution effect is set immediately before the re-lottery display is actually performed. In other words, since the period for storing the flag is shortened, it is possible to reduce the risk of inconvenience that the flag is garbled due to the influence of noise or the like.

  In the case where the re-lottery display during the big hit is performed at the start of a predetermined round (for example, the seventh round), when it is determined YES in S745, the re-lottery display during the big hit is already executed in S214. It is determined whether or not a lottery flag is set. When the lottery flag is set, a re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the type of re-lottery and effect specified from the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag is set. In place of the processing to be performed, when YES is determined in S740, it is determined whether or not the seventh round is started, and when it is determined that the seventh round is started, the lottery is already performed in the big hit in S214. It is determined whether or not the re-lottery flag for executing the display is set. The process of setting the re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the re-lottery and effect types specified from the row flag is performed, and the type of big hit corresponding to the re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the execution effect set in S742 Even if it is configured to start the re-lottery display effect, the same effect is obtained.

  (14) The example in which the re-lottery display during jackpot in the above-described embodiment is started when the sixth round is completed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery re-lottery display may be started when a predetermined round ends, when a predetermined round starts, or the like. The timing for starting the re-lottery display during the big hit is configured to be determined as the type of the re-lottery display shown in FIG. 10, that is, determined in S396, S401, and S405 in FIG. As a result, a re-lottery display is executed, and a design command for specifying the type of re-lottery display to be executed (including the timing for starting the re-lottery display during the big hit) is sent from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 800. You may comprise so that it may transmit to. The effect control microcomputer 800 may be configured to set a re-lottery flag for specifying the type of re-lottery display (including the timing for starting the big lottery re-lottery display) in S214.

  Even in such a configuration, the re-lottery display effect setting process may be performed during the big hit game or at the end of the big win. Specifically, when it is determined YES in S740, a determination process is performed to determine whether or not it is at the start of the round to start the big lottery re-lottery display based on the re-lottery flag already set in S214. After the process of setting the re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the re-lottery and the type of effect specified from the effect execution flag at the start of the round for starting the re-lottery display, the process proceeds to the process of S741. Alternatively, the process may proceed to S741 when it is not at the start of the round for starting the big lottery re-lottery display. If the execution effect compatible re-lottery display effect flag is set, a process of starting the type of jackpot re-lottery effect corresponding to the execution effect compatible re-lottery display effect flag is performed in S742.

  Further, when it is determined YES in S743, a determination process for determining whether or not the round end time for starting the big lottery re-lottery display based on the re-lottery flag already set in S214 is performed. Good. Then, a process of setting a re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the re-lottery and the type of effect specified from the effect execution flag at the end of the round for starting the big lot re-lottery display is performed, in S747 It may be configured to proceed to the processing, and may be configured to proceed to the processing of S748 when it is determined that it is not at the end of the round for starting the big lottery re-lottery display.

  Furthermore, in the case of such a configuration, when it is determined YES in S731 in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the re-lottery flag for executing the re-lottery display at the end of the big hit is set in S214. When set, a process for setting a re-lottery display effect flag corresponding to the type of re-lottery and effect specified from the re-lottery flag and the effect execution flag is performed, and the process proceeds to S734 May be.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80 that performs effect control including display control, sound control, and lamp control has been described as an example of effect control means. That is, the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the main board 31, performs display control of the variable display device 9 based on the received command, and outputs sound to the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35. The configuration for giving commands for controlling and controlling the lamp has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and there are provided two boards, a sound / lamp control board and a display control board, for performing presentation control including display control, sound control, and lamp control, and presentation control from the main board 31. The sound / lamp control board receives the command, performs sound control and lamp control based on the received command, and performs display control of the variable display device 9 from the sound / lamp control board to the display control board. You may comprise so that a display control command may be transmitted. In this case, the production control means corresponds to a sound / lamp control board and a display control board.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, using FIG. 10 or the like, look up a table in which the ratio of the re-lottery display is different according to the type of jackpot, and determine whether to perform the re-lottery display. An example of determination has been described. However, it is not limited to determining whether to perform re-lottery display by looking up tables with different ratios of re-lottery display depending on the type of jackpot. It may be configured to look up a table having the same ratio and determine whether to perform re-lottery display.

  (17) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points 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 a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a special design and a decoration design. It is the rear view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the back. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a game control board (main board). 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed circuit configuration in a main board 31. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows each memory with which the microcomputer for game control is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table for jackpot determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table for game state determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table for re-lottery determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table for fluctuation pattern determination. 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 a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for production control uses for production control. 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. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a big hit time change determination table, (b) is a figure for demonstrating a super reach change change determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the display screen of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus produced | generated corresponding to an effect execution flag. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows processing during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows effect processing during a big hit game. An example of the effect display performed in the variable display device when the land execution flag is set as the effect execution flag will be described. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when the variation pattern command of a normal deviation variation pattern is received from the game control microcomputer. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when the variation pattern command of a normal deviation variation pattern is received from the game control microcomputer. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when the variation pattern command of a normal deviation variation pattern is received from the game control microcomputer. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when the variation pattern command of a normal deviation variation pattern is received from the game control microcomputer. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when the variation pattern command of a normal deviation variation pattern is received from the game control microcomputer. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display when the variation pattern command of a super reach variation pattern is received from the microcomputer for game control. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display when the variation pattern command of a super reach variation pattern is received from the microcomputer for game control. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the effect display when the variation pattern command of a super reach variation pattern is received from the microcomputer for game control. It is a display screen figure showing an example of the effect display when the 2R big hit variation pattern command and the 2R big hit variation pattern command are received from the game control microcomputer when the sea execution flag is set as the effect execution flag. It is a display screen figure showing an example of the effect display when the 2R big hit variation pattern command and the 2R big hit variation pattern command are received from the game control microcomputer when the sea execution flag is set as the effect execution flag.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 31 Game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 503a 12-bit random number circuit, 560 Game control microcomputer, 800 Production control microcomputer, 910 Power supply board.

Claims (5)

A variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified to derive and display a display result, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device is a predetermined specific display result A gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command for controlling the effect device including the variable display device;
Effect control means for controlling the effect device based on the command from the game control means;
Operation receiving means for receiving an operation by a player,
The production control means includes
Derived display means for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display in the variable display device;
Based on the operation received by the operation accepting means, a continuous effect mode in which an effect based on one effect mode is continuously performed among a plurality of effect modes and an effect based on one effect mode among a plurality of effect modes are performed. Effect mode setting means for setting one effect mode from a plurality of types of effect modes including an effect mode switching at a timing of
An effect execution unit that specifies an effect mode based on the effect mode set by the effect mode setting unit and performs an effect based on the specified effect mode in the effect device;
Switching means for switching an effect mode performed in the effect device based on the fact that a specific condition is established as the predetermined timing when the switching effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means;
Before the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result after the specific game state ends is higher than the normal state different from the specific game state A high-probability notification effect determining means for determining whether or not to perform a high-probability notification effect for notifying that a high-probability state has been achieved;
High probability among a plurality of high probability notification effects based on the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means, provided that the high probability notification effect determination means determines that the high probability notification effect is to be performed. A high-probability notification effect executing means for specifying the notification effect and performing the specified high-probability notification effect after the specific gaming state is started,
The derivation display means is a specification for deriving and displaying the specific display result in an unspecified manner as to whether or not the high-probability notification effect is determined by the high-probability notification effect determination means. Including disabling derivation display means,
The high probability notification effect executing means is
When the switching effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means and the high probability notification effect determining means determines that the high probability notification effect is to be performed, the effect mode performed by the effect executing means is A switching setting effect mode specifying means for specifying,
Among the plurality of high-probability notification effects, a high-probability notification effect corresponding to the effect mode specified by the switching-setting effect mode specifying means is specified, and the specified gaming state starts the specified high-probability notification effect And a switching setting high-probability notification effect executing means to be performed after the game is performed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the switching unit switches an effect mode performed in the effect device based on reception of a predetermined command from the game control unit. The command transmitted from the game control means includes a specific display result command indicating that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result,
The switching means is
Based on the establishment of the specific condition, the effect mode performed in the effect device is switched according to a predetermined first order,
The game according to claim 2, wherein an effect mode performed in the effect device is switched without following the first order, assuming that the specific condition is satisfied when the specific display result command is received. Machine. The game control means includes
Before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display, whether to control to the specific gaming state, whether to control to the high probability state after the specific gaming state ends, or whether to perform the high probability notification effect A pre-determining means for determining
And a result command transmitting means for transmitting a result command for specifying the determination result by the pre-determination means,
4. The high-probability notification effect determination unit determines whether or not to perform the high-probability notification effect based on the result command from the result command transmission unit. The gaming machine described in Crab. The game control means is configured to change the plurality of types after completion of the specific game state at a different rate depending on which of the plurality of types of game states including at least the normal state and the high probability state is controlled. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is controlled to a predetermined gaming state among gaming states.

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