JP5416393B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a variable display start condition, and the display result of the identification information in the variable display device is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is obtained.

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

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). In addition, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, if a variable display has already been performed or if a new variable display cannot be started, such as when a big hit game is being performed, the start win is limited to a predetermined number. It is remembered that a game ball won in the mouth. This memory is called hold memory (start winning memory). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time (the reach is reached). State)), stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are switched, and the final result is displayed. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit before continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  As described above, in recent gaming machines, various effects are performed using a symbol combination game. However, an operating means that can be operated by a player is provided in the gaming machine, and an operating means is provided to the player during the symbol combination game. There has been proposed a gaming machine capable of executing a selection effect for selecting an effect type (effect type) of a display effect that is performed in association with the game by operating (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is considered that the player can be given a sense of actively participating in the symbol combination game, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

JP 2007-37849 A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 simply selects the type of display effect. That is, during the display effect, the effect according to the effect type selected by the player is executed, but only a predetermined effect mode is executed. When the player repeats the number of games, the operation of selecting the effect type is performed. There is a problem of losing motivation for.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can perform an effect of operating the operation means during the re-drawing effect, and can increase the interest in the game by making the player have a motivation to participate in the game. With the goal.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a variable display device that variably displays identification information (for example, decorative symbols) when a variable display start condition (for example, the end of the previous variable or the end of jackpot game) is satisfied. An effect display device 9) and an operation means (for example, an operation button 150) that can be operated by the player, and a display result of the identification information displayed on the variable display device is a predetermined specific display result (for example, The game is controlled to a specific game state when the game is a big win symbol) and the display result of the identification information displayed on the variable display device is a special display result (for example, a probable big bonus symbol) that is predetermined among the specific display results. A gaming machine that is controlled to a special gaming state having a higher gaming value than the state (for example, a probability change state after a big hit game), and the special display result is different from the special display result. Special display result (e.g., non-probability variation big hit symbol) and contains, in the variable display before the identity of the variable display device, the gaming state to determine whether or not to control to any particular game state or the special gaming state determining means (for example, portions for performing the process of step S54, S73 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) and, when it is controlled to a specific game state is determine by gaming state determining means, a non-special display result After the temporary display on the variable display device, the identification information displayed on the temporary display is further variably displayed, and then a re-lottery effect is executed to derive and display either the special display result or the non-special display result on the variable display device Re-lottery effect means (for example, the part of step S846H in the effect control microcomputer 100) and a re-lottery effect And a plurality of effect pattern storage means (for example, ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means include the player's A player participation effect pattern (for example, see FIG. 49, FIG. 51) whose effect mode changes according to the operation is included, and the re-lottery effect means has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means. One of the effect patterns selected according to the player's operation on the operation means when the identification information is not variably displayed is displayed on the variable display device, and the selected effect pattern is the effect for player participation. When the pattern is a pattern, a change in the effect mode of the player participation effect pattern displayed on the variable display device is controlled according to the player's operation on the operation means. This is characterized in that it is controlled (see, for example, FIGS. 49D to 49G and FIGS. 51D to 51H).

In the gaming machine according to the present invention , a plurality of player participation effect patterns (see, for example, FIG. 49 and FIG. 51) are stored in the effect pattern storage means (for example, ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100). Thus, the player's operation mode with respect to the operation means (for example, the operation button 150) in which the effect mode of the player participation effect pattern changes differs for each player participation effect pattern, and the re-lottery effect means (for example, the effect) The ratio at which the special display result (for example, the probable big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device (for example, the effect display device 9) by the control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S846H is the effect pattern storage means. Production pattern stored in (for example, ROM in the production control microcomputer 100 ) (For example, see FIGS. 49 to 51).

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is brought into a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state after a big hit game) by a gaming state determination means (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S54 and S73 in the gaming control microcomputer 560). When it is determined to be controlled, after the non-special display result (for example, non-probability variable big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device (for example, the effect display device 9), the player is controlled to the special game state. Informing means (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S992B).

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is brought into a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state after a big hit game) by a gaming state determination means (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S54 and S73 in the gaming control microcomputer 560). When it is determined to be controlled, the re-lottery effect means (for example, the part that executes the process of step S846H in the effect control microcomputer 100) is operated by the player with respect to the operation means (for example, the operation button 150). Until there is, a special display result (for example, probability variation big hit symbol) is not derived and displayed on the variable display device.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a player participation effect pattern (for example, see FIGS. 49 and 51) stored in the effect pattern storage means (for example, the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100). A predetermined number (for example, 10 times) of player operations on the operation means (for example, the operation button 150) is set, and the game state determination means (for example, the processing of steps S54 and S73 in the game control microcomputer 560) Is determined to be controlled to a special game state (for example, a probability change state after a big hit game), the re-lottery effect means (for example, the process of step S846H in the effect control microcomputer 100) is performed. The part to be executed) is special when the player's number of operations on the operation means reaches the specified number. It shows a result (e.g., probability variation big hit symbol) the variable display device (e.g., performance display device 9) is derived displayed, characterized in that.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the re-lottery effect means (for example, the part that executes the process of step S846H in the effect control microcomputer 100) temporarily displays the non-special display result (for example, the non-probability variable big hit symbol) After that, the choice of the effect pattern (for example, see FIGS. 49 to 51) stored in the effect pattern storage means (for example, the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100) is displayed as a variable display device (for example, the effect display device 9). 48 (D) to (D) in the production control microcomputer 100 (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100), which causes the player to select the production pattern for the re-lottery production by operating the operation means (for example, the operation button 150). F) is executed.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is specially used only when a special display result (for example, a probable big hit symbol) is derived and displayed in the effect pattern storage means (for example, ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100). 52, for example, a re-lottery effect means (for example, a part for executing the process of step S846H in the effect control microcomputer 100) is a gaming state determination means (for example, In the selection effect, only when it is determined that the game control microcomputer 560 is controlled to the special game state (for example, the probable change state after the big hit game) by the part that executes the processes of steps S54 and S73). A variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) can be used to select an option indicating a special effect pattern. It is displayed (e.g., see FIG. 48 (F)), characterized in that.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the operation mode of the operation means for changing the effect pattern is an effect for player participation stored in effect pattern storage means (for example, ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100). Different for each pattern, the re-lottery effect means (for example, the part for executing the process of step S846H in the effect control microcomputer 100) is for player participation displayed on the variable display device (for example, the effect display device 9). The change of the production mode of the production pattern is controlled according to the player's operation mode with respect to the operation means corresponding to the player participation production pattern (for example, see FIGS. 49 and 51).

  According to the present invention, before the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device, the game state determining means for determining whether or not to control either the specific gaming state or the special gaming state, and the game state determining means specify When it is determined in advance that the game state is to be controlled, the non-special display result is temporarily displayed on the variable display device, and then the temporarily displayed identification information is further variably displayed and the special display result and the non-special display result are displayed. A re-lottery effect means for executing a re-lottery effect for deriving and displaying either one of the display results on the variable display device; and an effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of effect patterns of the re-lottery effect. The effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage means includes a player participation effect pattern whose effect mode changes according to the player's operation on the operation means. One effect pattern selected according to the player's operation on the operation means from among the plurality of effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means is displayed on the variable display device, and the selected effect pattern is the player. When it is an effect pattern for participation, the operation means is controlled during the re-lottery effect by controlling the change of the effect mode of the effect pattern for player participation displayed on the variable display device according to the operation of the player with respect to the operation means. It is possible to perform effects that are operated by the player, and the player can be motivated to participate in the game.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the ratio at which the special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device by the re-lottery effect means is different for each effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage means. Can improve the willingness to choose.

  Further, according to the present invention, when it is determined by the game state determination means that the special game state is controlled, the player is controlled to the special game state after the non-special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. Since it is provided with an informing means for informing that the game is being performed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the chance of informing that it is controlled to the special gaming state.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, when it is determined that the game state determination means is controlled to the special game state, the re-lottery effect means is displayed on the variable display device until the player operates the operation means. Since the special display result is not derived and displayed, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the re-lottery effect.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, the player participation effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage means is set with a prescribed number of player operations for the operation means, and is specially set by the game state determination means. When it is determined that the game state is controlled, the re-lottery effect means causes the variable display device to derive and display a special display result when the number of player operations on the operation means reaches a specified number. It is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the redrawing effect.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, the re-lottery effect means temporarily displays the non-special display result, and then displays the effect pattern choices stored in the effect pattern storage means on the variable display device, to the player. Since the selection effect for operating the operation means and selecting the effect pattern for the re-lottery effect is executed, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the re-lottery effect.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, the effect pattern storage means stores a special effect pattern used only when the special display result is derived and displayed, and the re-lottery effect means is determined by the game state determination means. Only when it is determined to be controlled in the special gaming state, in order to display the option indicating the special performance pattern in the selection effect on the variable display device, the player's expectation to the special gaming state is promoted, The fun of gaming can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, the operation mode of the operating means for changing the effect pattern differs for each player participation effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage means, and the re-lottery effect means is variably displayed. In order to control the change of the effect mode of the player participation effect pattern displayed on the apparatus according to the player's operation mode with respect to the operation means corresponding to the player participation effect pattern, It is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the re-lottery effect.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.

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

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

  A special symbol display 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided at the lower part of the game board 6. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the special symbol display 8 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display, for example, a number from 00 to 99 (or a two-digit symbol).

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols in synchronization with variable symbol special display. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. In the decorative symbol display area, for example, three pieces of decoration (production) identification information “left”, “middle”, and “right” are variably displayed so as to move from top to bottom, for example. The symbol display area includes symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the special control indicator 8 performs variable display of the special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be grasped. Can be easier.

  The effect display device 9 performs variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) as a symbol for decoration (effect) during the variable symbol display time of the special symbol indicator 8. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the special symbol display 8 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the effect display device 9 stops and displays the combination of decorative symbols reminiscent of the big hit.

  In the display area of the effect display device 9, on the basis of the start condition being satisfied, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. For example, “left” → The stop symbols of the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the order of “right” → “middle”. The decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, or simultaneously in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. The stop symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the stop symbol is derived and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (variable display period = variable time). The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display state in which the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  On the lower left side of the game board 6 is a special symbol hold comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening, that is, the number of reserved memories (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting prize memory). A storage indicator 18 is provided. The special symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the special symbol display 8 is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area for displaying the number of reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as a reserved storage display unit 18c). In addition, since the special symbol reservation memory | storage display 18 is provided, the reservation memory | storage display part 18c does not need to be provided.

  The special symbol variable display is a variable display start condition after the start condition which is the variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the special symbol variable display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) When the display time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding a stop before so-called re-variation).

  In the special symbol display 8, when a predetermined time (fluctuation time) elapses after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is stopped (derived display). If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. When it is decided to make a small hit, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “5” are small hit symbols, and the symbol indicating “−” is an off symbol. To do.

In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the 15 round jackpot symbols. . The special symbol indicating the number “1” is made a big hit symbol for two rounds. When the special symbol display unit 8 stops and displays the 15-round big hit symbol, the open / close plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. During the period until the occurrence of the game, a round is started in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of rounds is the first number (for example, 15). Hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds is the first number is also referred to as 15 rounds jackpot state.

Further, when the two-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the game proceeds to the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) in which the number of rounds is the second number (for example, “2”). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the period of each round is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) which is smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. It suffices to be controlled. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round is changed from the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to the first state that is advantageous to the player. It is possible to return to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  When the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are displayed in a stopped manner, the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state after reaching the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the reach is not reached. A combination of predetermined decorative designs may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order design.

  When the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed in a stopped state, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable symbol display is started. After the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a combination of predetermined decorative symbols that do not become reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the variable effect display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is executed. Instead, the decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  Further, in this embodiment, a combination of a stop pattern of a jackpot decoration symbol when it is controlled to a probability variation state (probability variation symbol) and a combination of a stop symbol of a jackpot decoration symbol when it is not controlled to a probability variation state (non-probability variation). Separate from the design. However, both when not controlled to the probable state and when controlled to the probable state, the effect device (effect display) provided in the gaming machine uses a combination of stoppage designs of the big hit decoration symbol (hit design) The device 9, various LEDs, the speaker 27, etc.) may be used to notify the occurrence of the probability variation big hit. Further, the combination of the stop symbol of the big hit decoration symbol may be used in the same manner when the probability change state is not controlled or when the probability change state is controlled. That is, the combination of the stop pattern of the jackpot decoration symbol when controlled to the probability variation state and the combination of the stop pattern of the jackpot decoration symbol when not controlled to the probability variation state are common, and whether or not the probability variation state is reached. The recognition pattern may not be recognized from the variable display result.

  When “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state in the effect display device 9, and the stop becomes a chance of a sudden chance. The symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the chance of chance is determined in advance. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “1”, which is the two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 8 is “surprise” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”). This is referred to as a variable display mode.

  When “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, in the effect display device 9, the decorative symbol variable display is performed in the same manner as when the decorative symbol variable display mode is “accuracy”. Is performed, a stop symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination (for example, the stop symbols in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R do not match) is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, and a variable display mode of “small hit”.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is controlled to the short time state. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state (the state that is not the probability variation state or the short time state). The time-short state is, for example, when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, the variable display of a special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

  When it is determined to control the gaming state to the probability changing state, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation state continues until, for example, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. A special symbol stop symbol derived and displayed when it is determined to control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state is referred to as a big hit symbol. The special symbol stop symbol that is derived and displayed when it is determined not to control the gaming state to the big hit state is referred to as an outlier symbol.

  Even after the two-round big hit state is over, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state (high probability state). The probability variation state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state is also referred to as a sudden probability variation (surprise) state.

When the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the gaming state is controlled to a small winning gaming state different from the big winning gaming state. In the small hit gaming state, as in the two round big hit state, the open / close plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for the second period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the big winning opening is opened. The number of rounds is the second number (for example, 2). However, unlike the two round big hit state, the gaming state is not changed. That is, the gaming state before being controlled to the small hit gaming state continues. However, the game state is controlled to the normal state when the time-short state termination condition is satisfied. When the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, even in the small hit gaming state, in the case of the two round big hit state Similarly, the winning ball apparatus is changed to the first state.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining a big hit is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). For example, it is 10 times. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a big hit when it matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination is 10 times that in the normal state. In addition, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. That is, the second start winning opening 14 is easy to open, and a start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a hit when it matches the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is larger than that in the normal state. Further, in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of opening and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may increase. Further, even in the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the number of opening and opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may spend more time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is opened by the solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8. By controlling to the state, the big winning opening which becomes the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

The game area 7 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Opening time and opening times are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a, it is in a state where variable symbol display can be started ( For example, when the special symbol variable display is completed and the start condition is satisfied), the decorative display variable display is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning at the start winning opening. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

  Further, an operation button 150 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation button 150 is provided with a pressing operation unit 151 that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 150 is provided with not only the pressing operation unit 151 but also a rotation operation unit 152 that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the rotation operation unit 152.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  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 if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means 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 occurs. 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 RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  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 a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, 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, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Also, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a and 39a to the game control microcomputer 560. 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols (variable display), a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18 and a normal symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 performs display control of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board, the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, and the like via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative symbols), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation signal (press signal) from the operation button 150 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation on the operation button 150 by the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM 55 is accessible. (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) 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. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). 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. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery to the effect control board 80 (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Also, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 55 (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a special symbol process flag.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. Display, that is, initialization notification. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration) command.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S15). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern or the like, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. . The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process to transmit, a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of a random number generation counter for normal symbol determination is one round (a value that can be taken by a random number). When the number of steps between the minimum value and the maximum value is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determining normal winning symbols used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding symbol is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in the process of step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  In step S32, instead of starting the variation of the special symbol based on the start flag being set, the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating the special symbol variation processing after the variation pattern is determined (specifically 3) (or a value indicating the display result specifying command transmission process (specifically, 2)), the change of the special symbol may be started. Then, the variation of the special symbol may be stopped based on the value of the special symbol process flag being a value indicating the special symbol stop process (specifically, 4). In that case, the start flag and the end flag are not used.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  In step S33, instead of starting the change of the normal symbol based on the start flag being set, the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value indicating the normal symbol changing process. Ordinary symbol variation may be started. Then, the fluctuation of the normal symbol may be stopped based on the value of the normal symbol process flag being a value indicating the normal symbol stop process. In that case, the start flag and the end flag are not used.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the cases where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach” when the variable display result is an out-of-order symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-7, non-reach PB1- 1 and non-reach PB1-2, non-reach PC1-1 and non-reach PC1-2 variation patterns are prepared. In addition, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-8, super PB3-1 to super PB3− are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. 5. Fluctuation patterns of Super PC 3-1 to Super PC 3-4 are prepared.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8, super PA4-1 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. ~ Super PA4-8, Super PA5-1 to Super PA5-4, Super PB4-1 to Super PB4-4, Super PB5-1 to Super PB5-4, Super PD1-1 and Super PD1-2, Special PG1-1 ~ Special PG1-4, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-3, Special PG3-1 to Special PG3-3 variation patterns are prepared.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2-1) Random 2-1 (MR2-1): Determines the type of jackpot (probability big hit, sudden probability change big hit, normal big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2-2) Random 2-2 (MR2-2): Determines whether or not to reach (for reach determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 generates (2-1) a big hit type determination random number and (5) a normal symbol determination random number. The counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2-2, random 3, random 4) or initial value random numbers (random 6). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing a hit determination table. The hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value and a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R are set. As the hit determination tables, there are a big hit determination table shown in FIG. 10A and a small hit determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 10A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. Each numerical value described in FIG. 10B is set in the small hit determination table. The numerical values described in FIGS. 10A and 10B are the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIGS. If any of the big hit judgment values or small hit judgment values shown in B) is met, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (probable big hit, normal big hit or sudden big hit) or small hit. Note that “probability” shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit or small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. Alternatively, it is also determined whether or not to make a small hit.

  FIG. 10C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. When the determination that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol is made, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets the jackpot type as “normal jackpot”, “probability change” based on the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 2-1). This table is referred to in order to determine either “big hit” or “successful big hit”. The big hit type determination table 131 is a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random 2-1, and corresponding to each of “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “crash big hit” (big hit type determination value) Is set. When the random value 2-1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIGS. 11A to 11F and FIG. 12G are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, according to the determination result of the jackpot type, the variation pattern type is changed to a random number for variation pattern type determination ( It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on random 3). Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. In other words, the game state is selected according to whether the game state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short time state, and the determination result of the jackpot type.

  In each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G, depending on whether the determination result of the big hit type is “normal”, “probability variation”, or “surprise probability”, random numbers for variation pattern type determination (random 3) Which is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the normal CA3-1, super CA3-2 to super CA3-4, super CB3-1, super CB3-2, special CA4-1, special CA4-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of special CB4-1, special CB4-2, special CC4-1, and special CC4-2 is set.

  As an example, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the big hit type is “normal” and the big hit type is The assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation value type of the super CA3-3. The judgment value is not assigned. Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4 is not assigned. Judgment value is assigned.

  As described above, when the gaming state is one of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type in the gaming state (when in the normal state) When the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132D to 132F (selected when the probability variation state is selected) and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A, 132B and 132G (selected during the short time state) are compared, Accordingly, the assignment of the judgment value to each variation pattern type is different. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F, 132G used when the big hit type is “surprise”, for example, special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-1, special CB4-2, When the big hit type such as special CC4-1 or special CC4-2 is other than “surprise”, the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type to which the determination value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “surprise”, when the control is made to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short-time state. With the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132E shown in FIG. 11D used when the gaming state is a probable variation state, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2. Is different. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132D, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3. It is not done. As described above, when the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132D (“normal”) selected according to the gaming state. ), The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132B and 132E (selected when “probability change”), and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F and 132G (selected when “probability”) are compared. Depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state, or a probable variation state, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type differently. In addition, determination values may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state or a probable variation state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. it can.

  FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns type determination tables 133A to 133C for small hits stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C for small hits have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number for random variation pattern determination (random 3) when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of the types. Each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected, for example, according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected according to whether it is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. Each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and includes special CA4-1, special CB4-1, and special CB4-1. The determination value corresponding to one of the variation patterns of CC4-1 is included.

  The variation pattern type of special CA4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. The variation pattern type of the special CB4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133B shown in FIG. 13B is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132F shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. The variation pattern type of the special CC 4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133C shown in FIG. 13C is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132G shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. As described above, the variation pattern types of the special CA 4-1, the special CB 4-1, and the special CC 4-1 are common variations when the big hit type is “surprise” and when the variable display result is “small hit”. It is a pattern type. That is, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11 (C), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132F shown in FIG. 11 (F), and FIG. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132G shown in G) is set so as to include a variation pattern type that is common to the variation pattern type determined when the variable display result is “small hit”.

  14A to 14C are explanatory diagrams showing reach determination tables 134A to 134C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach determination tables 134A to 134C indicate whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when it is determined that the variable display result is “off”. It is a table referred to for determination based on 2). Each of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected according to whether it is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. Each reach determination table 134A to 134C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-. 1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, non-reach HC1-2 determination results indicating that the reach state is not reached, reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1, etc. A determination value corresponding to one of the determination results indicating the reach state is included.

  For example, in the setting of the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. 14A, the value in the range of “1” to “204” is set to the non-reach HA 1-1 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0”. Assigned, a value in the range of “205” to “239” is assigned to the reach HA 2-1. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “1”, a value in the range of “1” to “217” that is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 is non-reach HA 1-2. Assigned to. Furthermore, the value in the range of “1” to “220”, which is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 and the non-reach HA 1-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “2”, Allocated to non-reach HA1-3. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “3” or “4”, “1” to “1”, which are larger than the number of determination values assigned to each of the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-3. 230 ”is assigned to non-reach HA1-4 and non-reach HA1-5. With such a setting, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more, it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The ratio is lower. If the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. When the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIGS. 15A to 15C are explanatory diagrams showing reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C indicate the variation pattern type based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of a plurality of types. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected as a use table in accordance with a determination result indicating reach state such as reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1. The That is, the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, and for reach according to the determination result indicating reach HB2-1. The variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected as the use table, and the reach variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected as the use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach HC2-1 is selected. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C has a determination result indicating that the reach state is set to reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, or reach HC2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 3), which is normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2. Data (determination value) for determining one of the variation pattern types is included.

  For example, in the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 15A, the value (determination value) in the range of “1” to “128” corresponds to the determination result indicating that the reach is HA2-1. It is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1, and other values are assigned to the variation pattern types of super CA2-2 and super CA2-3. Corresponding to the determination result to reach reach 2-2, a value in the range of “1” to “170” is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. Further, in response to the determination result that the reach HA2-3 is selected, a value in the range of “1” to “182” is assigned to the variation pattern type of the normal CA2-1. The reach HA 2-1 is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2) by the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. A judgment value is assigned. A determination value is assigned to the reach HA 2-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “1” or “2”. The reach HA2-3 is assigned a determination value corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “3” or “4”. With these settings, the fluctuation pattern of the normal CA 2-1 in which the “normal” reach effect is executed when the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (eg, “1”) compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The rate determined for the type increases. And, the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the “normal” reach effect is shorter than the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the reach effect other than “normal”. If the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIGS. 16A to 16C are explanatory diagrams showing non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C indicate the variation pattern type based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) when it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is not set to the reach state. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C include non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, and non-reach HC1-2. The table is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set. That is, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A is selected as a usage table according to the determination results of the non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, and the determination results of the non-reach HB1-1 and non-reach HB1-2 are obtained. Accordingly, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136B is selected as the use table, and the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136C is selected as the use table according to the determination results of the non-reach HC1-1 and non-reach HC1-2. The In each of the non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C, the determination result indicating that the non-reach state is not set is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1. -1 or non-reach HC1-2, it is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type, and non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach It includes data (determination value) corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for use (random 4). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is either normal CA3-1 or super CA3-2 to super CA3-4, and the variation pattern type is selected as the super table. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result to select one of CB3-1 to super CB3-2, and the variation pattern type is special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-. 1, the hit variation pattern determination table 137C is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that any one of the special CB4-2, the special CC4-1, and the special CC4-2 is selected. Each variation pattern determination table 137A to 137C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4) according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  FIGS. 19 and 20 are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation patterns 138A and 138B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B determine the variation pattern according to whether or not to reach the reach state and the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for use (random 4). Each deviation variation pattern determination table 138A, 138B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3. Accordingly, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the usage table, and the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, and super CB2-2. Depending on the determination result, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is selected as the usage table.

  The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4) according to the variation pattern type, and the decorative symbol variable display result is “out of”. It includes data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach”. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) according to the variation pattern type, and the decorative symbol variable display result is “out of”. It includes data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach”.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 19, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach PA1-7 corresponding to the case of non-reach variation pattern types such as non-reach CA1-4 and non-reach CC1-3. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for random pattern determination (random 4) is assigned to the dynamic pattern for executing the specific effect. With such a setting, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach corresponds to the determination that the decorative symbol variable display result is “out” and the determination that the decorative symbol variable display state is not the reach state. It is possible to make a decision to be one of the variation patterns of reach PA1-7 and execute a production operation as a specific production. Also, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-1 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-1, and assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-2 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-2. It has been.

  Then, for the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4, a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 3) in the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A shown in FIG. (Determination value), a determination value in the range of “217” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1, and a determination value of “230” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-2. A determination value is assigned, a determination value in the range of “237” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA1-3, and a determination value in the range of “239” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA1-4. Is assigned. For the non-reach HA 1-1, the reach determination random number (random 2-2) corresponds to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0” in the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value, and a determination value in the range of “1” to “204” is assigned. For non-reach HA1-2, in the reach determination table 134A, the reserved storage number corresponds to “1” and is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2). Thus, determination values in the range of “1” to “217” are assigned. For non-reach HA1-3, in the reach determination table 134A, the reserved storage number corresponds to “2” and is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the reach determination random number (random 2-2). Thus, determination values in the range of “1” to “220” are assigned. For the non-reach HA1-4, in the reach determination table 134A, corresponding to the hold storage numbers “3” and “4”, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the reach determination random number (random 2-2) And a determination value in the range of “1” to “230” is assigned. Accordingly, when the number of reserved memories is “1” or “2”, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 is lower than when the number of reserved memories is “0”. . Further, when the reserved storage number is “3” or “4”, the non-reach CA1-4 is compared to the case where the reserved storage number is “0” or “1” or “2”. The ratio determined for the variation pattern type becomes lower.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. 20, the variation pattern for executing the “normal” reach effect such as normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4 corresponding to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) is assigned. Corresponding to the case of the change pattern type of super CA2-2, the change pattern for executing reach effect α1 such as super PA3-1 to super PA3-4 and the reach effect such as super PA3-5 to super PA3-8. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 4) is assigned to the variation pattern for executing α2. Corresponding to the case of the variation pattern types of super CA2-3, super CB2-1, and super CB2-2, the variation pattern for executing the reach effect β1, such as super PB3-1 to super PB3-5, and super PB3-3 A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4) is assigned to the variation pattern that executes the reach effect β2 such as super PB3-4.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 11 to 16 and the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 17 to 20 are provided, and the CPU 56 first determines the variation pattern type determination table. And the variation pattern type determination random number are used to determine the variation pattern type, and then the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table and the variation pattern determination random number. Therefore, if you want to partially change the distribution pattern distribution rate (appearance rate) from the existing distribution rate (for example, the distribution rate of existing models), change the distribution pattern type distribution rate. (The distribution rate of the variation pattern is not changed), or the distribution rate of the variation pattern in the related variation pattern type only needs to be changed (in this case, the distribution rate of the variation pattern type is not changed). It is easy to change the design from the model. When the concept of the variation pattern type is not included, the distribution rate for all the variation patterns is changed even when it is desired to partially change the distribution rate of the variation pattern.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Note that the variation pattern XX (XX is an integer) corresponds to one of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. The variation pattern command is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols. The variation time can be specified by the variation pattern, and the variation pattern command corresponds to a command that can identify the variation time of the decorative symbol.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big win game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the decoration pattern and the display result of the decoration pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display result. It is called a command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game or the start of a jackpot game (a jackpot start designation command or a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command). is there. The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot (sent at a time other than the sudden probability change big hit) and a jackpot start designation 2 designation command (sent at the sudden probability change big hit). . The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command) for designating display of a jackpot end screen at a time other than a sudden probability variation jackpot. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command) for designating display of a jackpot end screen at the time of sudden probability variation jackpot. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command: ending 3 specifying command) for displaying the small hit end screen, that is, specifying the end of the small hit game.

  Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (pending storage number designation command) for designating the number of holding memories. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the number of reserved memories. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (pending storage count subtraction designation command) that specifies that the reserved storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a reserved memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the reserved memory number, but subtracts the reserved memory number without using the reserved memory number subtraction designation command. In this case, the reserved memory number after subtraction may be designated by a reserved memory number designation command.

  The command E400 (H) is a command transmitted when a high probability state (probability variation state) is changed to a low probability state (normal state), and the command E401 (H) is a low probability state to a high probability state. This command is sent when

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG.

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a variation pattern command, a display result specifying command, and a reserved storage number subtraction designation command at the start of variation. When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of special symbols can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored (the number of reserved memories) stored in the reserved memory number buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display is a big hit or a small hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. In the case of a small hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag and the small hit flag are reset when the big hit game or the small hit game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result specifying command transmission process (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result specifying command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 or 8 in this example) corresponding to step S305 or step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit game state or the small hit game to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming that the closing condition of the big prize opening is established, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). It should be noted that although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the small hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved memory number counter for counting the reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (step S211). If the value of the pending storage number counter is the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the reserved memory number counter is not the upper limit value, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S212). Further, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers (random 2, 5, 6: see FIG. 9), and converts them into the value of the pending storage number counter as the extracted random number value. A process of storing in the storage area in the corresponding reserved storage buffer is executed (step S213). In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number are secured. Note that a counter for generating software random numbers, a reserved storage buffer, and a reserved storage number counter are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the number of displays on the special symbol reserved memory display 18 by 1 (step S214), and performs control to transmit a reserved memory number designation command (step S215).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 checks the value of the number of reserved memories (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S52). Then, the value of the reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To store. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the random R stored in the random number buffer area matches any of the jackpot determination values (see FIG. 10A). If they match, the process proceeds to step S71 (step S54). The process of step S54 is a big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, the probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 10A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). .

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, when it is decided to be a jackpot game or a sudden chance jackpot game, it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and when it is decided to a jackpot game, it is reset when the jackpot game is started. .

  If the random R value does not match any of the big hit determination values, it is checked whether or not the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 10B (step S55). If not, the process proceeds to step S75. If they match, the small hit flag is set (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10C is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). The type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2-1) stored in the random number buffer area ("normal", "probability" or "surprise") is determined as the jackpot type (step S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, When the big hit type is “probable”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, “1”, which is the two round big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal” or “probability change”, “3” or “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91).

  When the jackpot flag is set, the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types is used as the table according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the use variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S101. The CPU 56 can determine the gaming state based on the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

  When the small hit flag is set, the small hit variation pattern is used as a table used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected (steps S93 and S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the table selection rule shown in FIG. 14 (D) is based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state. Accordingly, one of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected as a table used for determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state (step S95). Further, random 2-2 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 2-2 (step S96). Then, the CPU 56 is in the reach state corresponding to the value that matches the value of random 2-2 in the area corresponding to the reserved storage number (the value of the reserved storage number counter) in any of the selected reach determination tables 134A to 134C. Based on the data indicating presence / absence, whether or not to reach, the type of effect when not reaching or the type of reach when reaching is determined (step S97). Note that the value before being decremented by -1 in the process of step S53 may be used as the reserved storage number used in the process of step S97.

  If it is determined to reach, the variation pattern type is determined according to the reach type (reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, or reach HC2-1) determined in the process of step S97. One of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types (step S99). If it is decided not to reach, the types of effects determined in the process of step S97 (non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1- 1 or non-reach HC1-2), one of non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C is selected as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  In step S101, the CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 3. Then, based on the extracted random 3 value, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S99 or S100 (step S102). .

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C as the tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. One of the determination tables 138A and 138B is selected (step S103). Further, the value of random 4 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 4 (step S104). Then, based on the extracted random 4 value, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103 (step S105).

  Next, control is performed to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 21) of one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the determined big hit type is “probable change”, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When the determined big hit type is “surprise”, control for transmitting a display result 4 designation command is performed (steps S113 and S114). If it is neither “probability change” nor “surprise”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115). The CPU 56 can determine the type of jackpot based on the data set in the jackpot type buffer.

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the small hit flag is set in the process of step S116, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, control for transmitting a display result 1 designation command is performed (step S118).

  Then, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the reserved memory number is subtracted by 1 is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the reserved memory number subtraction designation command, a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number after the subtraction may be transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the display result specifying command storage area in the RAM 55.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S120).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display unit 8. (Step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit is not set, the process proceeds to step S138 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (step S134), and performs control to transmit the big hit start designation command (step S135). Specifically, if it is determined to suddenly be a promiscuous big hit, a big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted, otherwise a big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not it is suddenly determined to be a promising big hit is determined by data indicating the big hit type.

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (time for notifying the fact that the big hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  In step S138, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S139). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset in order to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display ends (steps S140 and S141).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S142). If the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S143). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S308) (step S145). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by 1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S403). Note that the CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) by driving the solenoid 21 (step S404) and decrements the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S405).

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). For example, in the case of 15 round big hits, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, the maximum time is 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S407).

  FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 are flowcharts showing the special prize opening process during the special symbol process (step S306). In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (step S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by 1 (step S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (step). S435). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S439). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S440), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big prize opening. The value is updated according to the pre-opening process (step S305) (step S441). The interval period is, for example, 5 seconds. In the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, it may be shorter than 15R big hit.

  When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit end 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the data showing the big hit type is data showing sudden probability change big hit. It performs (steps S442, S444). Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (time for notifying in the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot control timer (step S445), and sets the special symbol process flag. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S446).

  When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the big hit end 1 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S444). Then, control goes to a step S445.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1 (step S451). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (step S452), the process is terminated. When the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0, if the data indicating the big hit type is the data indicating the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set to shift the gaming state to the probability change state ( Steps S453 and S454). Moreover, control which transmits a high probability state designation | designated command with respect to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S455).

  When the data indicating the big hit type is neither the probability change big hit nor the data showing sudden probability change big hit, the time reduction flag is set in order to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S456), and the time reduction counter is set to 100 (step S457). ). Moreover, control which transmits a low probability state designation | designated command with respect to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S458). In the processing of steps S456 and S457, when the game state is the short-time state (when the short-time flag is set), when the sudden change is a big chance, the probability change flag and the short-time flag are set. In the case of a non-time-short state (when the time-short flag is not set), if the probability sudden hit is abrupt, only the probability change flag may be set.

  Further, the big hit flag is reset (step S459), and the data indicating the big hit type in the RAM 55 is cleared (set to 0) (step S460). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S461).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S706.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Then, control goes to a step S702.

  34 and 35 are flowcharts showing a specific example of command analysis processing (step S705). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read out.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (one of display result 1 specifying command to display result 7 specifying command) in the RAM. The displayed display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S624). If the received effect control command is a small hit start specifying command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit start specifying command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined decorative symbols.

  Also, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery 1 designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (a screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) Is displayed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit end specifying command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit end specifying command reception flag (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S646). Further, if the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S647), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S648).

  If the received effect control command is a low probability state designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 resets the high probability state flag (step S652). If the received effect control command is a high probability state designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 sets a high probability state flag (step S654).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step S659). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1 to SR3, the re-lottery effect execution determination random number SR4, and the promotion effect execution determination. A random number SR5, a stop symbol determining random number SR6, and a display mode change determining random number SR7 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random numbers SR1 to SR3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols. This is a random number used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. The final stop symbols are three decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. That is.

  The random determination SR4 for determining the re-drawing effect execution determines whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect (the effect of notifying the player by the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that it is a promising big hit) from the time when the variation ends in the decorative symbol variation period. It is a random number used to determine The promotion effect execution determination random number SR5 is used to determine whether or not to execute the promotion effect (the effect of notifying the player that the game is a promising big hit) during the jackpot game or during the ending effect after the jackpot game ends. The random number used. The stop symbol determination random number SR6 is a random number used to determine a stop symbol (combination of decorative symbols displayed when the variation time of the decorative symbol ends) when executing the re-lottery effect or the promotion effect. .

  A counter for generating each random number is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by a random number update process (step S702) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. Then, when the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 36), it is returned to the lower limit value (minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 36). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  Further, in the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, a final stop symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 37A to 37C is used as a table for determining a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination. 160A to 160D are stored. The final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 37 (A) is a left final stop that becomes a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the fixed ornament symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-1 based on the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1. The final stop symbol determination table 160A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1, and the symbol numbers “1” to “1” of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. Data (determination value) corresponding to “8” is included. The final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 37 (B) is a right final stop that becomes a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R among the fixed ornament symbols that are a predetermined non-reach combination. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-2 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the second final stop symbol determination random number SR2. The final stop symbol determination table 160B is compared with the value of the second final stop symbol determination random number SR2 according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. It is a numerical value (determination value), and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 37C is a medium final stop that becomes a fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C among predetermined decorative symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the third final stop symbol determination random number SR3.

  Further, the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100 stores a left / right outcome determination table 161 as shown in FIG. 38A, and a combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. Therefore, it is determined whether the left / right output type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR14. The final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 37 (C) has a third final stop symbol determination random number SR3 according to the determination result of whether the left / right outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0 or LR11 to LR14. Including the data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3.

  FIG. 38B is an explanatory diagram showing a chance of chance of hitting. The chance of randomness is a final stop symbol in the variation of the decorative symbol that is executed when it is decided to make a suddenness (abrupt probability variation big hit). The “left symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L (stop display or temporary stop display (not the final stop, for example, a state in which the left middle right symbol fluctuates). The “middle symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C, and the “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. In this embodiment, even when a small hit is made, the chance eye shown in FIG. 38B is used as the final stop symbol.

  In the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 37 (C), the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 is the combination of the odd chance. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the third final stop symbol determining random number SR3 is not assigned to the portion. That is, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the third final stop symbol determining random number SR3 is assigned to the portion that becomes the chance of chance TC1 to TC4 even if the combination is not the reach combination or the big hit combination. Absent. With such an assignment, when a finalized symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the finalized symbol can be prevented from being a combination of the chance chances.

  In the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B shown in FIG. 39A and FIG. Is remembered. The final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 39 (A) has a left final stop symbol FZ2- that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the finalized decorative symbols that are out of reach. 1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2, which is a confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R, are referred to based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1. It is a table. The final stop symbol determination table 162A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1, and is the same as the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2). The final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 39B is a final final stop symbol FZ2- that is a finalized symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C among the finalized symbols that are out of reach. 3 is a table referred to for determining 3 based on the third final stop symbol determining random number SR3.

  The middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that constitutes the out-of-reach combination is specified by the symbol difference that is the difference between the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. . That is, in the variable display of decorative symbols, the variation of decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and “left” → “right” → “middle”. When the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the order of “left” and “right” symbols other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed last. After the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are stopped and displayed in the areas 9L and 9R are determined using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the "medium" symbol display is performed using the final stop symbol determination table 162B. A difference (design difference) between the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 stopped and displayed in the area 9C and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 is determined. In accordance with the determined symbol difference, the final decorative symbol that is the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C is determined. The final stop symbol determination table 162B is a variation pattern of normal PA2-1, normal PA2-2, special PG2-1, special PG2-2, or one of normal PA2-3 and normal PA2-4. If it is one of the fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-1 to PB3-5, Super PC3-1 to Super PC3-4, Special PG2-3, Super PA3- 5 is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the third final stop symbol determining random number SR3 according to any of the fluctuation patterns of the super PA 3-8, and the symbol difference “−2”, Data (determination values) corresponding to “−1”, “+1”, and “+2” are included.

  For example, the final stop shown in FIGS. 40 (A) and 40 (B) is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100 as a table for determining a definite decorative symbol to be one of the big hit combinations and the chances of success TC1 to TC4. Symbol determination tables 163A and 163B are stored. The final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 40A is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as finalized symbols that are big hit symbols. This table is referred to for determining the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1. The final stop symbol determination table 163A includes a table (left column in FIG. 40 (A)) that is normally used when making a big hit and a table (right column in FIG. 40 (A)) that is used when making a probable big hit. Including. The table used when making a big hit in the final stop symbol determination table 163A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1, and the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3. -1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3, the data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” (normal jackpot symbols) of the normal symbols that are the same. The table used when making a probable big hit in the final stop symbol determination table 163A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1, and the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3. -1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 are included as data (determination values) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” (probability big hit symbol) of the normal symbols that are the same.

  In addition, the final stop symbol determination table 163B shown in FIG. 40B includes a left middle right final stop symbol FZ4-1 in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that become FZ4-2 and FZ4-3 as one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 based on the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1. The final stop symbol determination table 163B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1, and includes data (determination values) corresponding to the chances of success TC1 to TC4.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 stores a stop symbol determination table 163C for determining a stop symbol when executing the re-lottery effect or the promotion effect. In the stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 40 (C), the determination values to be compared with the stop symbol determination random number SR6 are the decorative symbols whose left middle right stop symbols FZ5-1, FZ5-2, and FZ5-3 are displayed. It is set corresponding to the combination. In this embodiment, the temporary stop symbol when executing the re-lottery effect or the stop symbol when executing the promotion effect is a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are even-numbered (normal jackpot symbol) It is.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 stores a symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 41 and various effect control pattern tables 182 shown in FIG. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 41, the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the reach rendering in the period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the stop display of the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol. The data indicating the control content is stored according to the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, a plurality of control data for controlling various presentation operations according to variable display of decorative symbols such as process timer set values, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data in time series. Is set to

  In the various effect control pattern table 182 shown in FIG. 42, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored according to rounds or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

  A collection of control data for each of the symbol variation control pattern and the various effect control patterns is referred to as a process table.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 stores a re-lottery effect execution determination table 172 shown in FIG. In the re-lottery effect execution determination table 172, a determination value to be compared with the re-lottery effect execution determination random number SR4 is set corresponding to whether or not the re-lottery effect is performed. The re-lottery effect execution determination table 172 includes a table that is used when it is determined to be a normal jackpot and a table that is used when it is determined to be a promiscuous jackpot. As shown in FIG. 43, in the case of a promising big hit, the re-lottery effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of the normal big hit.

  A promotion effect execution determination table 173 shown in FIG. 44 is stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. In the promotion effect execution determination table 172, a determination value to be compared with the promotion effect execution determination random number SR5 is set corresponding to whether or not the promotion effect is performed. The promotion effect execution determination table 172 includes a table that is used when it is determined to be a normal jackpot and a table that is used when it is determined to be a promiscuous jackpot. As shown in FIG. 44, in the case of the probable big hit, the promotion effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of the normal big hit.

  Here, the re-lottery effect and the promotion effect will be described.

  The redrawing effect and promotion effect are the effects of changing the non-probable big hit (symbol) to the probable big hit (symbol), as well as the player's expectation of whether or not it will change from the non-probable big hit to the probable big hit. is there. The re-lottery effect and the promotion effect may be executed after the probable big hit symbol is stopped. In that case, the symbols in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the middle left and right are changed from “333” to “777”, for example. It can also be changed. Moreover, it is not limited to the one that changes the jackpot symbol, but may simply notify that the odd hit jackpot has been reached.

  FIG. 45 is a timing diagram showing an example of the timing of execution of a reach effect, a re-lottery effect, and a jackpot game from the start of decorative symbol variation (variable display start). FIG. 45A shows that after the reach effect is executed during the change of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and temporarily displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, it is shown that after the re-lottery selection effect is executed after the temporary display of the decorative symbols, the re-lottery effect is executed, the derivation of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. Here, the re-lottery selection effect is an effect that causes the player to select an effect pattern of the re-lottery effect. Furthermore, it is shown that after the big hit game is executed after the decorative symbol derivation display, the big hit effect is executed.

  In FIG. 45, the re-lottery selection effect time, that is, the period from the end of the temporary display of the decorative design to the start of the re-lottery effect is time T1, and the re-lottery effect time, that is, the re-lottery effect It is shown that the period from the start to the stop of the decorative symbol derivation is time T2. These times T1 and T2 are set in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100 as part of process data to be described later. Since the re-lottery selection time T1 is a fixed time, the start timing of the re-lottery effect can be made the same regardless of the timing of selecting the effect pattern of the re-lottery effect within the re-lottery selection effect. As a result, it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of effect patterns having different times according to the timing of the selection operation, and the data capacity stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100 can be reduced. The start timing of the re-lottery effect may be changed according to the timing of the selection operation, but in this case, by providing an effect period for time adjustment, the data volume is reduced as described above. This is desirable.

  Note that the re-lottery selection effect execution timing may be executed, for example, during a customer waiting demonstration, in addition to the case in which the decorative symbol shown in FIG. . In that case, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), after the temporary display of the decorative design, the re-lottery effect is executed using the effect pattern selected during the customer waiting demonstration. The customer waiting demonstration is a new variation even if a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the production control microcomputer 100 receives the customer waiting demonstration designation command (“9F00”) from the game control microcomputer 560. Is executed, that is, when a variation pattern command (“8001” to “80xx”) is not received, and a demonstration image waiting for a customer is displayed on the effect display device 9. That is, the customer waiting demonstration is executed when the game is stopped (that is, when the gaming machine is in a non-operating state). Therefore, by making it possible to select the re-lottery effect pattern during the customer waiting demonstration, it is possible to pre-select the re-lottery effect effect pattern before the player who wants to start the game starts. There is no need to provide a selection time for the redrawing effect production pattern during the change of the symbol.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, after the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed, the decorative symbol may be derived and displayed without executing the re-lottery effect. The variation time in this case, that is, the time from the start of variation of the decorative design to the stop of derivation is set to the same time as when the re-lottery effect shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B) is executed. Show. In this way, regardless of whether there is a re-lottery selection effect or a re-lottery effect, if the variable time is set to the same time, for example, until the start of the re-lottery effect (in the case of FIG. 45 (B)), or Until the decoration symbol derivation is stopped (in the case of FIG. 46), the decoration display is executed only for the re-lottery selection time T1 or the re-lottery effect time T2, such as performing an effect of displaying a specific image on the effect display device 9 while temporarily displaying the decorative symbol. Extend the temporary display time of the symbol. As will be described later, the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect is determined by the effect control microcomputer 100 (see step S721 in FIG. 64). Instead, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes it. The presence / absence of a re-lottery effect may be determined in the main process, and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect may be indicated to the effect control microcomputer 100 by a variation pattern command. When determining the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect in the main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is not present (not executed), the variation time is shortened, resulting in increased time efficiency and waste. Lead to a shortened production time.

  FIG. 47 shows a classification (whether or not) indicating whether the big hit (probable big hit or non-probable big hit) is off, the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect, the type of symbol that is temporarily displayed, and the symbol that is derived and displayed. It is a figure which shows the combination (Pattern (1)-(8)) of a kind and the presence or absence of the alert (promotion effect) of the probability variation big hit after derivation display. In FIG. 47, for example, when the re-lottery effect is “Yes”, the combination of the temporarily displayed symbol type, the derived symbol type, and the presence / absence of the probable big hit notification after the derivation display is as follows: This shows that there are patterns (1) to (3) that are determined to be probable big hits in advance and patterns (6) that are decided to be non-probable big hits in advance.

  In pattern (1), after a non-special display result (non-probable variation big hit symbol) is temporarily displayed, a special display result (probable variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed through a re-drawing effect, and there is no notification of the probable variation big hit after derivation display. ("None").

  In pattern (2), after the non-special display result (non-probable big hit symbol) is temporarily displayed, the non-special display result (non-probable big hit symbol) is derived and displayed through the redrawing effect, and the probable big hit after notification is displayed. ("Yes"). That is, the pattern (2) is displayed on the effect display device 9 after the non-probable big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, and after the effect during the big hit game or after the big hit game. When performing a promotion effect that informs the player that it is a probable big hit, such as by displaying "probable big hit", that is, the gaming machine is controlled to a state advantageous to the player (probable change state) It is.

  For pattern (3), after the non-special display result (non-probable big hit symbol) is tentatively displayed, the non-special display result (non-probable big hit symbol) is derived and displayed through the redrawing effect, and the probable big hit after notification is displayed. This indicates that no ("no") is performed, that is, no promotion effect is performed. That is, in the case of this pattern, the gaming machine is controlled to a state advantageous to the player (probability change state), but the player is not notified that the gaming machine is controlled to the probability change state.

  On the other hand, in the pattern (6), after the non-special display result (non-probable change big hit symbol) is temporarily displayed, the non-special display result (non-probable change big win symbol) is derived and displayed through the re-drawing effect, and the probabilistic big hit after derivation display Is not notified ("No").

  Note that, in any of the patterns (1) to (5) in which it is determined in advance that it is a probable big hit, the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for the player after the big hit game, that is, a non-probable big hit (pattern (6) to (7)) and a game state (probability change state) having a higher game value than that in the case where it is determined in advance that the pattern is out of place (pattern (8)).

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the re-lottery selection effect. In the effect display device 9, in the left and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the decorative symbols start to change (FIG. 48 (A)). This indicates that the vehicle stops and reaches a reach state (FIG. 48 (B)), and thereafter, a non-probable large hit symbol “666” is temporarily displayed (FIG. 48 (C)). After the non-probable big hit symbol “666” is temporarily displayed, a re-lottery selection effect is executed, and the effect display device 9 operates the operation button 150 to prompt the player to select an effect pattern (FIG. 48 (D )) Is displayed. 48 (E) and 48 (F) are images showing the options of the effect pattern displayed on the effect display device 9 after the image shown in FIG. 48 (D) is displayed or together with the image shown in FIG. 48 (D). It is an example.

  In FIG. 48E, an effect pattern “cannon” option P1, an effect pattern “scroll” option P2, and an effect pattern “sumo” option P3 are displayed. It shows that one effect pattern can be selected from the inside. In the initial display arrangement of the options, the option P1 of the effect pattern “cannon” becomes the selection position, and the option P3 of the effect pattern “sumo” becomes the selection position when the rotation operation unit 152 of the operation button 150 is rotated to the left. Is shown. That is, the effect pattern “cannon” option P1, the effect pattern “scroll” option P2, and the effect pattern “sumo” option P3 are displayed on the effect display device 9 so as to rotate counterclockwise. On the other hand, when the rotation operation unit 152 is rotated to the right, the option P2 of the effect pattern “scroll” becomes the selection position. That is, the effect pattern “cannon” option P1, the effect pattern “scroll” option P2, and the effect pattern “sumo” option P3 are displayed on the effect display device 9 so as to rotate clockwise. When the predetermined re-lottery selection effect time expires, the option effect pattern displayed at the selected position is selected and used in the re-lottery effect.

  In addition, as a configuration in which the gaming machine specifies the effect pattern selected by the player, an operation button is used instead of the configuration in which the effect pattern of the option displayed at the selection position is selected when the re-lottery selection effect time expires. It is good also as a structure which selects the production pattern of the option currently displayed on the selection position at the time of 150 pressing operation parts 151 being pressed. In addition, as a configuration for allowing the player to select an option for the production pattern, instead of the rotation operation of the rotation operation unit 152, a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit 151 may be used. That is, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 48E, when the pressing operation unit 151 is pressed once, the effect pattern “sumo” option P3 is displayed at the selected position, and when the pressing operation is performed once again, the effect is displayed. Each time the pressing operation unit 151 is pressed once so that the pattern “scroll” option P2 is displayed at the selected position, the effect pattern “cannon” option P1, the effect pattern “scroll” option P2, and the effect pattern The option P3 “sumo” option P3 may be displayed on the effect display device 9 so as to rotate counterclockwise (or clockwise).

  In FIG. 48F, an option P1 of the effect pattern “cannon”, an option P4 of the effect pattern “premier”, and an option P3 of the effect pattern “sumo” are displayed, and the player can select one of these three types of effect patterns. It shows that one effect pattern can be selected from the inside. In the initial display arrangement of the options, the option P1 of the effect pattern “cannon” is the selection position, and the operation pattern 150 is operated to select the option P4 of the effect pattern “premier” and the option P3 of the effect pattern “sumo”. It is displayed as follows. Here, the production pattern “premier” is determined to be a probable big hit in advance, and only when the probable big win symbol is determined to be derived and displayed as a result of the redrawing production. This is a special effect pattern displayed on the selection screen. In the re-lottery selection effect, the interest of the game is improved by producing an unexpectedness by setting the ratio of the effect pattern “Premier” option P4 to be displayed as a smaller effect pattern option. May be. Further, when the choice P4 of the production pattern “Premier” is displayed on the selection screen, the choice of the production pattern other than the production pattern “Premier” is the selection position in the initial display arrangement of the choices, that is, for example, FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 48 (F), the effect pattern “cannon” option P1 may be displayed at the selected position of the initial display arrangement. By adopting such an initial display arrangement, it is possible to give the player a sense that the gaming machine will not be controlled in a probable state unless the performance pattern “Premier” with a low display frequency is selected. . As a result, it can be expected that the player operates the operation button 150, and the player's willingness to participate in the redrawing effect can be improved.

  Thus, there are a plurality of effects pattern options displayed on the effect display device 9 in the re-lottery selection effect, and there are also a plurality of combinations of effect pattern options displayed on the effect display device 9. The gaming machine specifies one effect pattern selected according to the player's operation on the operation button 150 from among the plurality of effect patterns, and executes a re-lottery effect using this effect pattern. In addition, the gaming machine controls the change in the rendering mode of the redrawing effect according to the player's operation on the operation button 150. Note that the gaming machine determines in advance which option from among multiple options will be displayed at which position (such as which option will be displayed at the selected position in the initial display arrangement) before the decorative pattern starts to change. It is configured to be determined based on whether or not it is determined (probable big hit / non-probable big hit / displacement), different decorative symbols to be derived and displayed (probable big hit symbol / non-probable big hit symbol), and the like.

  49 to 51 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of effects of the re-lottery effect effect patterns “cannon”, “scroll”, and “sumo”. Hereinafter, effects of each effect pattern will be described.

  FIG. 49 shows an effect example of the effect pattern “cannon”. The non-probable big hit symbol “666” is temporarily displayed (FIG. 49A), the cannon image is displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 49B), and the player is prompted to operate the operation button 150. An image is displayed (FIG. 49C). Further, when the player presses the pressing operation portion 151 of the operation button 150, an image (FIG. 49 (D)) in which a ball is fired from the cannon toward the non-probable variable symbol is displayed, and then the non-probable variable symbol is smoke. This shows that the hidden image (FIG. 49E) is displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, after that, the smoke is cleared, and the effect display device 9 is made to display and display the probability variation big hit symbol “777” (FIG. 49 (F)) or the non-probability variation big hit symbol “666” (FIG. 49G). ))It is shown that. Note that the jackpot symbol to be derived and displayed (probable big hit symbol / non-probable big hit symbol) is determined in advance before the re-lottery effect (more specifically, before the change display of the decorative symbol before the reach effect). . However, even if it is decided to derive and display the probable big hit symbol in advance, the operation button 150 is operated when the player does not operate the operation button 150 within the predetermined re-lottery effect time (T2). Up to now, the effect display device 9 does not display the probability variation big hit symbol while the image shown in FIG. 49C is displayed. By not changing the display mode of the image shown in FIG. 49C until the operation button 150 is operated, the player feels that the gaming machine will not be controlled to the certain change state unless the display mode is changed. Can have. As a result, it can be expected that the player operates the operation button 150, and the player's willingness to participate in the game can be enhanced. Even if it is decided to derive and display the probability variation big hit symbol in advance, if the operation button 150 is not operated within the predetermined re-lottery effect time (T2), the non-probability big hit symbol “666” is displayed. The derivation display (FIG. 49G) may be performed to notify the probable change big hit during the big hit game after the derivation display or during the big hit effect, or the gaming machine is in a state advantageous to the player without notification ( (Probable change state).

  FIG. 50 shows an effect example of the effect pattern “scroll”. The non-probable big hit symbol “666” is temporarily displayed (FIG. 50A). In the effect display device 9, after the decorative symbols in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R are changed again (FIG. 50). (B) and (C)) indicate that the probability variation big hit symbol “777” is derived and displayed (FIG. 50D), or the non-probable variation big hit symbol “666” is derived and displayed (FIG. 50E). Yes. Note that the jackpot symbol to be derived and displayed (probability variation jackpot symbol / non-probability variation jackpot symbol) is determined in advance before the re-lottery effect.

  FIG. 51 shows an effect example of the effect pattern “sumo”. The non-probable big hit symbol “666” is temporarily displayed (FIG. 51 (A)), and the effect display device 9 displays an image for explaining to the player the contents of the effect such as “Probably change if 7 wins!” FIG. 51 (B)). After that, the sumo game is announced with an image on the ring that has a number “7” reminiscent of a wrestler, reminiscent of the probable big hit symbol for the player, and a number “2” reminiscent of the player for the non-probable big hit symbol It is displayed together with the characters “START” on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 51C). Thereafter, the effect display device 9 displays an image prompting the player to operate the operation button 150 (continuous hitting) (FIG. 51D). In addition, when the player presses the pressing operation unit 151 of the operation button 150, the display on the effect display device 9 is changed so that the wrestler with the number “7” becomes dominant over the wrestler with the number “2”. Finally, after displaying the image in which the wrestler with the number “7” has won the wrestler with the number “2”, the probability variation big hit symbol “777” is derived and displayed (FIGS. 51 (E) and (F)). It shows that the wrestler with the number “7” displays the image defeated by the wrestler with the number “2”, and then displays the non-probable large hit symbol “666” (FIGS. 51G and 51H). Note that the jackpot symbol to be derived and displayed (probability variation jackpot symbol / non-probability variation jackpot symbol) is determined in advance before the re-lottery effect. However, when it is determined to derive and display a probable big hit symbol in advance, a predetermined number of times that the player presses the pressing operation unit 151 within a predetermined re-lottery effect time (T2) (for example, When “10 times”) is reached, a probable big hit symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, even if it is determined to derive and display a probabilistic big hit symbol in advance, a predetermined number of times (for example, “10”, in which a player sets the pressing operation unit 151 within a predetermined re-lottery effect time (T2). If not pressed), the non-probable big hit symbol “666” is derived and displayed (FIGS. 51 (G) (H)), and the probable big hit is announced during the big hit game or after the big hit after the derived display. Alternatively, the gaming machine may be controlled to a state advantageous to the player (probability change state) without notification.

  Here, as in the effect pattern “sumo” shown in FIG. 51, in addition to the case where the change in the effect pattern of the effect pattern in which the operation button 150 is repeatedly operated is made constant for each operation, the number of operations is The relationship between the operation of the operation button 150 and the change in the production mode may be set such that the degree of change increases as the number increases. That is, for example, in the first few operations (for example, 1 to 5 times), the production mode is not changed (for example, it is not changed as in FIG. 51D), and the number of operations is a predetermined number (for example, 6). You may control to change the production mode from the stage exceeding (times). In this way, by controlling the change in the production mode of the production pattern that requires a plurality of operations, the production mode does not change (too much) in the first few operations, and the player It cannot be determined whether the display mode is the final display mode. Therefore, the operation button 150 is provided to a player who expects the gaming machine to be controlled to a certain change state by further changing the display mode (for example, the wrestler with the number “7” wins the wrestler with the number “2”). It is possible to give a sense that if it is not operated more, it will not be controlled to a certain change state. As a result, it can be expected that the player continues to operate the operation button 150 (continuous hit), and the player's willingness to participate in the game can be enhanced.

  An example of information used to execute the re-lottery selection effect and the re-lottery effect described above will be described below with reference to FIGS. Note that the information shown in each figure is used as part of process data referred to by the effect control CPU 101 in the effect control process described later. That is, the production control CPU 101 controls the operation of the production device such as the production display device 9 while referring to the information shown in each figure as part of process data to be described later, and executes the re-lottery selection production and the re-lottery production. To do.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect pattern table for a re-lottery effect stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. In the effect pattern table, for each effect pattern, an option for specifying the effect pattern shown in FIGS. 48E and 48F and an operation mode of the operation button 150 during the re-lottery effect (in order to derive and display a probable big hit symbol). 49) and the contents of the re-lottery effect shown in FIGS. 49 to 51 (including time-series information indicating the display timing of the image displayed on the effect display device 9) and the like. ing. Here, the effect patterns set in the effect pattern table include the effect pattern “cannon” and the effect pattern “sumo” shown in FIGS. 49 and 51 according to the player's operation on the operation buttons 150. A player participation effect pattern in which the effect mode changes and an effect pattern in which the effect mode changes without the player's operation on the operation buttons 150, such as the effect pattern “scroll” shown in FIG. In addition, the operation mode of the operation button 150 for changing the effect pattern displayed on the effect display device 9 is different for each player participation effect pattern. For example, the effect pattern “cannon” has “number of operations = 1”. “Time” and the production pattern “Sumo” are set to “Number of operations = 10 times”. It should be noted that in the effect pattern set in the effect pattern table, that is, in the re-lottery selection effect, all effect patterns that can be selected by the player may be the player participation effect pattern.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory view showing an option display screen table for a re-lottery selection effect stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. FIG. In the option display screen table, an option display screen flag for specifying an option display screen and the contents of the option display screen shown in FIGS. 48E and 48F are set in association with each other. Here, the option display screen flag is determined in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol / non-probability variation jackpot symbol) that is determined and displayed in advance, and the content of the corresponding option display screen is the effect display device 9. It is configured to be displayed.

  FIG. 54 is a classification of whether or not to indicate a big hit (probable big hit / non-probable big hit) when the re-lottering effect production pattern “cannon” shown in FIG. 49 is executed, and the operation contents of the operation button 150. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship with the example of the decoration symbol displayed and displayed. That is, for example, when it is determined in advance that it is a probable big hit, when the operation button 150 is operated (the number of times set in the operation mode of FIG. 52 = 1), the probable big hit symbol (for example, “777”) is derived and displayed. In addition, even if it is determined in advance that the probability variation big hit is, when the operation button 150 is not operated (when the number of operations is zero), a non-probable big hit symbol (for example, “666”) is derived and displayed. Shows that

  FIG. 55 shows an example of a winning / injury classification (probable big hit / non-probable big hit) and a decorative pattern to be derived and displayed when the re-lottery effect production pattern “scroll” shown in FIG. 50 is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship. That is, for example, when it is determined in advance that the probability variation big hit is, the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, “777”) is derived and displayed.

  FIG. 56 is a classification of whether or not to indicate a big hit (probable big hit / non-probable big hit) when the re-lottering effect production pattern “sumo” shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship with the example of the decoration symbol displayed and displayed. That is, for example, when it is determined in advance that it is a probable big hit, when the operation button 150 is operated (the number of times set in the operation mode of FIG. 52 = 10 times), the probable big hit symbol (for example, “777”) is derived and displayed. Further, even if it is determined in advance that the probability variation big hit, when the operation button 150 is not operated (when the number of operations is 0 to 9), a non-probability big hit symbol (for example, “222”) is displayed. It shows that it is derived and displayed.

  FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decoration pattern to be derived and displayed when the re-lottery effect production pattern “premier” shown in FIG. 52 is executed. That is, when the player selects the effect pattern “Premier” in the re-lottery selection effect, the probability variation big winning symbol (for example, “777”) is derived and displayed as a result of the re-lottery effect. In other words, the option P4 of the production pattern “Premier” can be selected in the re-lottery selection production so that the player can select only when it is determined in advance that it is a probable big hit. It can be said that it is controlled to be displayed on the display device 9. Moreover, it can be said that the ratio that the special display result (probability big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a result of the re-lottery effect differs for each effect pattern.

  As a result of the re-drawing effect, the ratio at which the special display result (probability big hit symbol) is derived and displayed may be different for each of the aforementioned effect patterns “cannon”, “scroll”, “sumo”, and “premier”. At this time, when it is determined in advance that the probabilistic big hit will be made before the start of the decorative symbol variation, at what timing is the promotion effect informing the player that the gaming machine is controlled to the probable variation state? Is not determined until the player selects the re-drawing effect production pattern, depending on the production pattern selected by the player, or during the re-lottery production (after the big lottery game, Alternatively, the selection ratio can be varied depending on which of the effects is performed after the big hit. That is, it is possible to vary the execution rate of the promotion effect depending on the re-lottery effect effect pattern.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the decoration symbol and the variation of the ornament symbol are started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802).

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol (and the ornament symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display processing (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of big hit or small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during the round in the big hit game or the small hit game is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect process (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state or the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  60 and 61 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads data indicating the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S820). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be off (step S821). Whether it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be out of place, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received as the variation pattern command (step S826). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received is determined, for example, based on data stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that does not become reach (step S828). In the process of step S828, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 37A is selected as the use table. Next, the value of the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1 is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1, the decorative symbol to be the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 37B is selected as a use table. Subsequently, the value of the second final stop symbol determining random number SR2 is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR2, the decorative symbol to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160B. Further, by referring to the left / right output determination table 161 shown in FIG. 38 based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the left / right output type DC1-1 is Determine which of the multiple types. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 37C is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the third final stop symbol determining random number SR3 is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR3 and the left and right outcome type DC1-1, the decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160C. Then, control goes to a step S829.

  If it is determined in step S826 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination (step S827). In the process of step S827, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 39A is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1 is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1, the same decorative design as the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 39B is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the third final stop symbol determining random number SR3 is extracted. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the value of the extracted random number SR3, the decorative symbols to be the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 and the decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 The design difference between and is determined. The effect control CPU 101 determines a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 according to the determined symbol difference.

  As described above, in the process of step S827, the CPU 101 for effect control first uses the final stop symbol determination table 162A to “left” other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed last. ”And“ Right ”symbol display areas 9L and 9R, and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 are displayed. Next, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2-1 in the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed last. , The design difference with the decorative design to be FZ2-2 is determined, and the decorative design to be the middle final stop design FZ2-3 is determined according to the determined design difference. Then, control goes to a step S829.

  If it is not determined to be out of place (step S821), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it has been determined to be a sudden or small hit (step S822). Whether or not it has been determined to be a surprise or small hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command (see FIG. 21) is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it has been determined to be the accuracy or small hit, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol constituting any one of the accuracy chances TC1 to TC4 is determined (step S823). In the process of step S823, the final stop symbol determination table 163B shown in FIG. 40B is selected as the use table. Further, the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1 is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163D, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ4-1, FZ4-2, and FZ4-3 that become any one of the chance chances TC1 to TC4. Is determined as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. Then, control goes to a step S832.

  If it is not determined that the winning accuracy or the small hit (step S822), the promotion / re-lottery effect determining process (step S824A) and the big hit symbol determining process (step S825B) are executed.

  Further, in the promotion / re-lottery effect determination process, it is confirmed whether or not the re-lottery effect execution determination flag is set (step S830A). If not set, the process proceeds to step S832 described later and is set. For example, a value corresponding to the time until the re-lottery effect start time is set in the re-lottery effect start waiting timer (step S831). Here, the time until the start of the re-lottery effect is set when the re-lottery selection effect is executed before the re-lottery effect (see, for example, FIG. 45 (A)), from the time when the decorative symbol variation starts. This is the time up to the time point “re-lottery selection effect time T1 + re-lottery effect time T2” before the time point at which the decorative symbol variation time elapses, while the re-lottery selection effect is executed during the customer waiting demonstration, etc. When the re-lottery selection effect is not executed before the re-lottery effect (see, for example, FIG. 45 (B)), the “re-lottery effect is more effective than the time when the decorative symbol variation time has elapsed since the start of the decorative symbol variation start. This is the time until the previous time point “time T2”.

  Further, a value corresponding to the time until the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped is set in the temporary stop waiting timer (step S831B). When the temporary stop waiting timer times out, the temporary stop symbol determined in the big hit symbol determination process in step S825B is displayed temporarily. Further, the value corresponding to the time until the temporary stop is the same as the value corresponding to the time until the re-lottery effect start time set in the re-lottery effect start waiting timer in the process of step S831.

  In step S832, the CPU 101 for effect control includes a plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 41 according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Is selected as a use pattern, and a process table corresponding to the selected symbol variation control pattern is selected.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. Note that the data used for the re-lottery selection effect and the re-lottery effect shown in FIGS. 52 to 57 are also part of the process data. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the decorative symbol display mode) Including effects other than decorative designs on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the decorative pattern in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. Further, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 62 is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each production control pattern. The process table is also prepared according to the re-lottery effect pattern.

  FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 63, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set in the process timer set value has elapsed, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, by repeating the process of controlling the light emitters such as the effect display device 9 and the LED, The effect during the change of the decorative pattern is realized once. In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. Further, the sound number data related to the sound effect is not set in the process table.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S833). Further, the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, various lamps as the effect part) is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1) (step S834). , S835). That is, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including decorative symbols) according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs the sound number data corresponding to the variation pattern to the sound output board 70 (step S836).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S837). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S838). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S839).

  When the image control CPU 101 writes image data in a predetermined area of the VRAM, the effect control CPU 101 actually performs control to write the image data into the VRAM, for example, in a V blank interrupt process based on the V blank interrupt. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores data to be written to the VRAM in a predetermined area of the RAM, and performs control to write the data in the predetermined area of the RAM to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt process. The V blank interrupt is an interrupt generated by the VDP 109 in the same cycle as the cycle of the vertical synchronization signal supplied to the effect display device 9. For example, when the screen change frequency (frame frequency) of the effect display device 9 is 30 Hz, the generation period of the V blank interruption is 33.3 ms, and when the frame frequency is 60 Hz, the occurrence of the V blank interruption is generated. The period is 16.7 ms. In this example, data is written to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt processing, but data may be written to the VRAM in other processing. Other processes are, for example, a timer interrupt based on a timer built in for production control, or a decorative symbol changing process. In addition, when the process which writes data in VRAM in other processes is performed, it is preferable to perform the process for synchronizing with an execution period and the period of V blank interruption regularly, for example.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the promotion / re-lottery effect determination process. In the promotion / re-lottery effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a re-lottery effect execution determination random number SR4 (step S721). Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect based on the re-lottery effect execution determination random number SR4 (step S722). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to perform the re-lottery effect by referring to the re-lottery effect execution determination table 172 shown in FIG. When it is determined to perform the re-lottery effect (step S723), the re-lottery effect execution determination flag is set (step S724).

  If it is decided not to perform the re-lottery effect, the promotion effect execution determination random number SR5 is extracted (step S725). Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the promotion effect based on the promotion effect execution determination random number SR5 (step S726). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to perform the promotion effect by referring to the promotion effect execution determination table 173 shown in FIG. If it is decided to perform the promotion effect (step S727), the promotion effect execution decision flag is set (step S728). Note that there are two types of promotion effect execution decision flags: a jackpot middle promotion effect execution decision flag and a jackpot promotion effect execution decision flag.

  In this embodiment, when it is decided not to perform the re-drawing effect, the promotion effect can be performed. However, the determination as to whether or not to perform the promotion effect is performed first and the promotion is performed. When it is decided not to perform the effect, it may be possible to perform the re-lottery effect. Further, as the promotion effect performed after the start of the big hit game, it may be executed only during the big hit game (only the big hit middle promotion effect execution decision flag is set), or it may be executed only after the big hit game ends ( Only the promotion effect execution determination flag after the big hit may be set). Alternatively, in the promotion effect execution determination table 173 shown in FIG. 44, one of “promote effect during jackpot”, “promote effect after jackpot”, and “not promote effect” is selected. In this case, an example is shown in which only one of “big hit” or “after big hit” is executed, but instead, the promotion effect that is performed after the big hit game is started, during the big hit game and the big hit game It may be executed after both ends (both the jackpot promotion effect execution determination flag and the jackpot promotion effect execution determination flag are set).

  Further, the game control means (game control microcomputer 560) may determine whether or not to perform the re-lottery effect. In that case, for example, the game control means decides whether or not to perform the re-lottery effect based on a predetermined random number. When the change pattern command shown is transmitted and it is decided not to perform the re-lottery effect, the change pattern command indicating the change pattern not accompanied by the re-lottery effect is transmitted. Alternatively, by defining a variation pattern with a re-lottery effect and a variation pattern without a re-lottery effect and determining the variation pattern, whether or not to perform the re-lottery effect is determined as the determination result. . When the game control means determines whether or not to perform the re-lottery effect, it is possible to determine a variation pattern (variation time) according to the presence or absence of the re-lottery effect.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the jackpot symbol determination process. In the big hit symbol determination process, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether the re-lottery effect execution determination flag or the promotion effect execution determination flag is set (step S751). If neither the re-lottery effect execution determination flag nor the promotion effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to step S755. When the re-lottery effect execution determination flag or the promotion effect execution determination flag is set, the stop symbol determination random number SR6 is extracted (step S752), and the left, middle and right decorative symbols are based on the stop symbol determination random number SR6. The stop symbol is determined (step S753). Specifically, the determination value in the stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 40C is compared with the stop symbol determination random number SR6, and the left middle right stop symbols FZ5-1 and FZ5- corresponding to the matching determination values are compared. 2 and FZ5-3. If the re-lottery effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to step S755, and if it is not set, the process proceeds to step S759 (step S754).

  In step S755, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1. Then, based on the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1, the stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol is determined (steps S756, S757, S758). Specifically, if it is determined not to be a probable big hit (usually a big hit), the determination set in the normal big hit table in the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. The value is compared with the stop symbol determination random number SR6, and it is determined to be the left middle right stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 corresponding to the matching determination values (steps S756 and S757). If it is determined to be a probable variation big hit, the determination value set in the table for the probable big hit in the final stop symbol determining table 163A shown in FIG. 40A and the stop symbol determining random number SR6 Are determined to be left middle right stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 corresponding to the coincident determination values (steps S756 and S758). When neither the re-lottery effect nor the promotion effect is executed (when neither the re-lottery effect execution decision flag nor the promotion effect execution decision flag is set), the determination result in step S751 is “N”, so Is determined to be, the final stop symbol is determined to be a probable variation symbol in the process of step S757.

  Then, the data indicating the left middle right stop symbol determined in step S753, step S757, and step S758 is stored in a storage area in the RAM (step S759).

  When the re-lottery effect is executed, all the symbols re-variate after the combination of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (non-probable big hit symbol) determined in the process of step S753 is temporarily stopped and displayed. The combination of the left, middle and right decorative symbols determined in the process of step S757 or S758 (non-probable variation big winning symbol or probable variation big winning symbol) is derived and displayed. Further, since the effect of changing the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbols is not performed in the promotion effect, when the promotion effect is performed, the left middle right stop symbol determined in the process of step S753 is set as the final stop symbol. However, when performing the effect of changing the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbols in the promotion effect, even if it is determined to perform the promotion effect, the processes of steps S755 to S758 are executed.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S846). Furthermore, if the temporary stop waiting timer is operating (step S846A), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the temporary stop waiting timer by 1 (step S846B). When the temporary stop waiting timer times out (value becomes 0), control is performed to temporarily stop display the left middle right decorative symbol combination (non-probable big hit symbol) determined in step S753. (Steps S846C, S846D).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the re-lottery effect execution determination flag is set (step S846E). The re-lottery effect execution determination flag is set when the re-lottery effect is executed in the promotion / re-lottery effect determination process (see step S724 in FIG. 64). If the re-lottery effect execution determination flag is set, the value of the re-lottery effect start wait timer is decremented by 1 (step S846F), and it is confirmed whether the re-lottery effect start wait timer has timed out (step S846G). . The re-lottery effect start waiting timer is set when the re-lottery effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation start process (see step S831 in FIG. 60). If the re-lottery effect start wait timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 executes a re-lottery effect process for controlling operation detection of the operation button 150, a change in the effect screen displayed on the effect display device 9, and the like (step). S846H). If the re-lottery effect execution determination flag has been set and the re-lottery effect start wait timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 resets the re-lottery effect execution determination flag (processing in step S852A described later) ), That is, during the re-lottery effect period, the re-lottery effect process (step S846H) is executed. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 can detect the operation of the operation button 150 during the re-lottery effect period.

  On the other hand, if the re-lottery effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S847 described later. Similarly, when the re-lottery effect start waiting timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S847 described later.

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S847), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen for the left middle right decorative symbol (30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S848). In this way, the effect control device 9 implements decorative pattern variation control. The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the decorative design variation. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S849).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S850). If the variation time timer has timed out, the re-lottery effect execution determination flag is reset (step S852A), and then the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) ( Step S852B). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S851), the re-lottery effect execution determination flag is reset (step S852A). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S852B). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended). In the process table used for decorative pattern variation control, process data during decorative pattern variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table illustrated in FIG. 62 corresponds to the decorative symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the decorative design effect control based on the process table ends. .

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stopping process, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S866. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of a decorative symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in the process of step S867. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect is not yet executed. Without moving to step S862.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the decoration symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S862). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, small hit symbol or big hit symbol) (step S863).

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the decorative symbols in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, but the variable time timer has timed out. The decorative design may be stopped and displayed based on the above.

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit display symbol is not displayed in the process of step S863 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (step S864), the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S864). The value is updated according to S800) (step S865).

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S863, the CPU 101 for effect control has received a big hit start designation command reception flag (a big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or It is checked whether or not a small hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or a small hit start designation command has been received is set (step S866). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S867) and selects a process table according to the fanfare effect. (Step S868).

  When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag. Also, in the processing of step S868, the effect control CPU 101 is determined to be a normal big hit or a probable big hit (specifically, when receiving a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command: FIG. 21) is selected when the process table (see FIG. 42) corresponding to the “15-time open game start notification” is selected and the small hit or the sudden big hit is determined (specifically, the display result 4 designation command) Alternatively, when the display result 5 designation command is received (see FIG. 21), the process table (see FIG. 42) corresponding to “twice-opening game start notification (common in rush / small hit)” is selected. Then, by setting the process timer set value in the process timer, the process timer is started (step S869), and the effect device (as the effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1) The effect display device 9 and various lamps as effect parts are controlled (step S870). Further, the sound number data corresponding to the fanfare effect is output to the sound output board 70 (step S871). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S872).

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S881). If the big prize opening open flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S882). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the process timer has become 0 (the process timer has timed out) (step S883). When the process timer times out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S884). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S885).

  When the big prize opening opening flag is set, the production control CPU 101 performs an in-round production based on the contents of the special prize opening open designation command (an effect of performing round display according to the number of rounds). Select (step S891). In the process of step S891, an in-round effect corresponding to the first round is selected. Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S892), and the process table corresponding to the effect during the round (the process table corresponding to the “first open effect within the 15th opening” shown in FIG. 44 (normally (Selected at the time of big hit, probability change big hit) or “1st opening effect within 2 times release” (selected at the time of sudden probability change big hit, small hit)) (step S893). Then, the process timer is started (step S894), and in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various effects as the effect component) Lamp control is executed (step S895). Further, the sound number data corresponding to the effect during the round is output to the sound output board 70 (step S896). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot promotion effect execution decision flag is set (step S896A). If it is set, the promotion start timer is set to a predetermined time until the start of the promotion effect. A corresponding value is set (step S896B). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S897).

  In this embodiment, when the promotion start timer set in the process of step S896B times out, the promotion effect (in this example, the promotion effect during the big hit game) is started. The promotion effect may be started when the first round is started, or the promotion effect may be started when a predetermined time elapses after the predetermined round is started.

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the CPU 101 for effect control first determines whether the big hit end designation command reception flag (big hit end 1 designation command reception flag or big hit end 2 designation command reception flag) or the small hit end designation command reception flag is set. (Step S901). When neither the big hit end designation command reception flag nor the small hit end designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the big winning opening after opening flag indicating that the designation command after opening the big winning opening has been received. It is confirmed whether it is (step S902). When the big hit end designation command reception flag or the small hit end designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  When the flag for opening the big prize opening is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S903). When it is determined to perform a promotion effect (a promotion effect during a big hit) (step S904), a promotion effect process is executed (step S905). Whether or not it is decided to perform the promotion effect is determined by whether or not the promotion effect execution decision flag during the jackpot is set. Thereafter, when the process timer times out (step S907), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S909). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S910).

  When it is confirmed in the process of step S902 that the flag after the big prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after the big prize opening (step S911), and the value of the effect control process flag is set. Is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806) (step S912).

  When it is confirmed in step S901 that the big hit end designation command reception flag (big hit end 1 designation command reception flag or big hit end 2 designation command reception flag) or the small hit end designation command reception flag is set, The control CPU 101 resets the big hit end designation command reception flag or the small hit end designation command reception flag (step S919), and selects a process table corresponding to the selected ending effect (step S920). Then, by setting the process timer set value in the process timer, the process timer is started (step S921), and the effect device (as the effect part) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1) The effect display device 9 and various lamps as effect parts are controlled (step S922). Further, the sound number data corresponding to the ending effect is output to the sound output board 70 (step S923). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the ending effect period in the jackpot end effect period timer for determining the ending effect period (step S924). And it is confirmed whether the promotion effect execution decision flag after jackpot is set (step S924A), and when set, the promotion start timer is set until the start of the promotion effect after the jackpot that is determined in advance. A value corresponding to the time is set (step S924B). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S925).

  FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing post-round processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S971). If the big prize opening open flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S972). When it is determined to perform a promotion effect (a promotion effect during a big hit) (step S973), a promotion effect process is executed (step S974). Whether or not it is decided to perform the promotion effect is determined by whether or not the promotion effect execution decision flag during the jackpot is set. Thereafter, when the process timer times out (step S976), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S977). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S978).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects the production during round according to the number of rounds specified by the second byte of the special prize opening open designation command (step S981). ). In the process of step S981, the CPU 101 for effect control selects “the effect during the nth opening in the 15th opening” (n: 1 to 15) shown in FIG. However, when the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game is being executed, the “first opening effect in the second opening” or the “second opening effect in the second opening” is selected.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open flag (step S982), and selects a process table corresponding to the selected effect during the round (step S983). Then, the process timer is started (step S984), and in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component and various effects as the effect component) The control of the lamp 7) is executed (step S985). Further, the sound number data corresponding to the effect during the round is output to the sound output board 70 (step S986). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S987).

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end effect period timer (step S990). When the value of the big hit end effect period timer becomes 0 (step S991), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S999).

  When the value of the big hit end effect period timer is not 0 (step S991), 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer (step S992). And when it is determined to perform a promotion effect (promotion effect after big hit) (step S992A), a promotion effect process is executed (step S992B). Whether or not it is determined to perform the promotion effect is determined by whether or not the promotion effect execution determination flag after the big hit is set. Thereafter, when the process timer times out (step S993), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S997). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S998).

  According to the embodiment described above, in accordance with the player's operation on the operation button 150, the re-lottery effect is executed using one effect pattern selected from the plurality of effect patterns of the re-lottery effect. In addition, in the effect pattern, the effect of changing the effect of the re-lottery displayed on the effect display device 9 according to the player's operation on the operation button 150 during the re-lottery effect is executed. Can do.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the part of a hit ball supply tray. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reach determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for non-reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows 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 fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a right-and-left output determination table and a sudden chance determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table and a stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows various effect control pattern tables. It is explanatory drawing which shows a re-lottery execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a promotion effect execution determination table. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of a re-lottery effect. It is a timing diagram which shows another execution timing of a re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design of temporary display and derivation display, and the presence or absence of the alerting | reporting after derivation display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect of a re-lottery selection effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example effect of a re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of a re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of an effect of a re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern table of a re-lottery production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the choice display screen table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit distinction when a re-lottery effect is performed, the operation content with respect to an operation button, and the example of the decoration symbol displayed and displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit distinction when another re-lottery effect is performed, the operation content with respect to an operation button, and the example of the decoration symbol displayed and displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit distinction when another re-lottery effect is performed, the operation content with respect to an operation button, and the example of the decoration pattern displayed and displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit distinction when another re-lottery effect is performed, the operation content with respect to an operation button, and the example of the decoration pattern displayed and displayed. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of decoration design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a promotion / re-lottery effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display device 9 Display device 9L, 9C, 9R Symbol display area 13 1st start winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
80 Production Control Board 100 Production Control Microcomputer 101 Production Control CPU
109 VDP
150 Operation Buttons 560 Microcomputer for Game Control

Claims (8)

A variable display device that variably displays identification information when a variable display start condition is satisfied;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
With
When the display result of the identification information displayed on the variable display device is a predetermined specific display result, it is controlled to a specific gaming state,
A gaming machine that is controlled to a special game state having a higher game value than the specific game state when the display result of the identification information displayed on the variable display device is a special display result determined in advance among the specific display results. And
The specific display results, and special display result, the special display result includes a result different non special display,
Game state determination means for determining whether to control to either the specific game state or the special game state before the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device;
When it is controlled in the specific game state by the gaming state determining means is determine, the non-special display results after temporarily displayed on the variable display device, further variably displaying the temporary display identification information In addition, a re-lottery effect means for executing a re-lottery effect for deriving and displaying either the special display result or the non-special display result on the variable display device;
Production pattern storage means in which a plurality of production patterns of the re-lottery production are stored,
Having
The effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage means includes a player participation effect pattern whose effect mode changes according to the player's operation on the operation means,
The re-lottery effect means is
One effect pattern selected according to the player's operation on the operation means when the identification information is not variably displayed from among the plurality of effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means is variably displayed. Display on the device,
When selected by the effect pattern is effect pattern for participation player, a change in the representation embodiment of Yu Technical participation for demonstration pattern that displays on the variable display device, depending on the player's operation on the operating unit Control,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The effect pattern storage means stores a plurality of player participation effect patterns,
The player's operation mode with respect to the operation means in which the effect mode of the player participation effect pattern changes is different for each player participation effect pattern,
The ratio at which the special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device by the re-lottery effect means is different for each effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the special gaming state is controlled, a non-special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, and then the player is controlled to the special gaming state. Provided with an informing means for informing,
The gaming machine according to claim 2. When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the special gaming state is to be controlled, the re-lottery effect means displays the special display result on the variable display device until the player operates the operating means. Do not display derivation,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. In the player participation effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage means, a prescribed number of player operations for the operation means is set,
When it is determined by the gaming state determining means that the special gaming state is to be controlled, the re-lottery effect means provides a special display result when the number of player operations on the operating means reaches the specified number. Is derived and displayed on the variable display device,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The re-lottery effect means temporarily displays the non-special display result, then displays the effect pattern options stored in the effect pattern storage means on the variable display device, and causes the player to operate the operation means. And executing a selection effect for selecting an effect pattern for the re-lottery effect,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The effect pattern storage means stores a special effect pattern used only when a special display result is derived and displayed,
The re-lottery effect means displays an option indicating the special effect pattern in the selection effect on the variable display device only when it is determined that the game state determination means is controlled to the special game state. Let
The gaming machine according to claim 6. The operation mode of the operation means for changing the effect pattern differs for each player participation effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage means,
The re-lottery effect means changes the effect mode of the player participation effect pattern displayed on the variable display device to the player's operation mode for the operation means corresponding to the player participation effect pattern. Control according to,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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