JP2005349023A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the easier recognition of the total frequency of the variable display on a plurality of variable display parts. <P>SOLUTION: Each time the first or second starter slot switch is turned on, the random number to be matched with '0' or '1' as the value of the special pattern flag is stored into a reservation memory buffer and each time the variable display is started on the first or second special pattern display device, the random number stored to be matched with the value of the corresponding special pattern flag is read to be used for the judgment of the jackpot or the like and deleted. Then, as each storing or deletion is carried out, the first-fourth LEDs are lighted individually from the values of the special pattern flags and the counts of the random numbers (S201-S208). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or a slot machine. Specifically, it has a plurality of variation display units including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit that can individually perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display in the variable display section is a predetermined specific display result.

  For example, a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit that are capable of individually performing a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified on a conventionally known gaming machine, A specific game state that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display in any of the variable display units is a predetermined specific display result (for example, a doublet). For example, there was one controlled to a big hit state).

In addition, as a conventional gaming machine, there are a plurality of specific prize winning portions through which pachinko balls can pass corresponding to each of a plurality of fluctuation display portions, and variable display is provided on the fluctuation display portion corresponding to the specific winning portion through which the pachinko balls have passed. There was something to do once. In addition, when a pachinko ball passes through the specific winning portion corresponding to the variation display portion on which the variable display is performed, a winning number display portion that displays the number of winning pachinko balls corresponding to each of the plurality of specific winning portions There was one provided with a plurality of (Patent Document 1).
JP-A-8-187332

  However, since this type of conventional gaming machine displays the number of winnings of each of the plurality of specific winning units in the winning number display unit corresponding to each of the plurality of specific winning units, the total winning of all of the plurality of specific winning units It was difficult to recognize the number. That is, the number of times the variable display is performed on each of the plurality of variable display units can be individually recognized by visually observing the corresponding winning number display unit, but it is difficult to recognize the total number of times the variable display is performed on the plurality of variable display units. It was a thing.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the total number of times that variable display is performed in a plurality of variable display units can be easily recognized.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) Plural types of identification information that can be identified by each of them (for example, “0” to “9”, 10 types of numeric symbols, “C, E, F, H, J, L, O, P, S, A plurality of variation display units (for example, first special symbol display) including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit capable of individually performing variation display of all ten types of “U” alphabet symbols. Specific display result (for example, the first special symbol specific display, for example) having a display result (for example, stop symbol) of the variable display in any of the variable display units. As a result, a gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine 1) controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit state) advantageous to the player when the second special figure specific display result is obtained,
Numerical data (random counter R1, jackpot determination random number) used for display result determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not the display result of variable display in each of the plurality of variable display sections is the specific display result is a predetermined numerical range. Result determining numerical data updating means (S24 in FIG. 6) for updating within (for example, 0 to 658);
A first extraction condition for extracting the numerical data updated by the result determining numerical data updating means as numerical data used for determining the display result for the first variable display section (the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14) ) First extraction condition determination means (S50 in FIG. 7) for determining whether or not
On the condition that the first extraction condition determination means determines that the first extraction condition is satisfied (for example, YES in S50 of FIG. 7 and NO in S100 of FIG. 8), the result First extracting means (S102 in FIG. 8) for extracting numerical data updated by the determining numerical data updating means;
In the first variation display section, the condition is established in the order of extraction for each numerical data extracted by the first extraction means (the order in which the hit balls are won in the order in which the first start winning opening 14 is won). First start condition for starting variable display (variable display is not performed in the first special symbol display 8, and a random value used for variable display in the first special symbol display 8 is stored in the reserved storage buffer. First start condition determining means (S112 in FIG. 10, S111a in FIG. 26) for determining whether or not
When the first start condition determining means determines that the first start condition is satisfied, the numerical value data extracted by the first extracting means is used to determine the first variation display unit. First display result determining means (S118 in FIGS. 10 and 26) for determining a display result;
On the condition that the first start condition determining means determines that the first start condition is satisfied, after starting the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information in the first variable display unit, When the display result determination performed by the first display result determination means is a determination to be the specific display result (for example, when the first big hit flag is set to the on state), the specific display result is When the display result determination performed by the first display result determination means is a determination not to be the specific display result (for example, when the first big hit flag is not set to the ON state) First variation control means (S53 to S56 in FIG. 7) for performing first variation control for deriving and displaying a specific display result (outlier symbol) as a display result;
A second extraction condition for extracting the numerical data updated by the result determining numerical data updating means as numerical data to be used for determining the display result for the second variation display section (the ball hits the second start winning opening 16 ) Second extraction condition determination means (S50 in FIG. 7 in the second special symbol process) to determine whether or not
On condition that the second extraction condition determination means determines that the second extraction condition is satisfied (for example, YES in S50 of FIG. 7 in the second special symbol process, and the second start port switch) In the passing process (NO in S100 of FIG. 8), second extracting means for extracting the numerical data updated by the result determining numerical data updating means (S102 of FIG. 8 in the second starting port switch passing process);
In the second variation display section, the condition is established in the order extracted for each numerical data extracted by the second extraction means (the order in which the hit balls are established in the order in which the winnings are made to the second start winning opening 16). Second start condition for starting the variable display (the variable display is not performed in the second special symbol display 9 and the random number used for the variable display in the second special symbol display 9 is stored in the reserved storage buffer. Second start condition determining means (S112 in FIG. 10 in the second special symbol normal process, S111a in FIG. 26) for determining whether or not (stored etc.) is established,
When the second start condition determining means determines that the second start condition is satisfied, the numerical value data extracted by the second extracting means is used to determine the second fluctuation display section. Second display result determining means for determining the display result (S118 in FIG. 10 and FIG. 26 in the second special symbol normal process);
On the condition that the second start condition determination means determines that the second start condition is satisfied, after starting the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information in the second variable display unit, When the display result determination performed by the second display result determination means is a determination to be the specific display result (for example, when the second jackpot flag is set to an on state), the specific display result is When the display result determination performed by the second display result determination means is a determination not to be the specific display result, a non-specific display result (outlier symbol) other than the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result. Second variation control means for performing variation control (S53 to S56 in FIG. 7 in the second special symbol process);
Of the numerical data extracted by the first extracting means, the first undigested numerical data (S102 in FIG. 8 or FIG. 8) in which the first start condition is not yet established and the first variation control is not performed. The random number value extracted in step S302 of 24) and the numerical data extracted by the second extraction means, the second start condition is not yet satisfied, and the second fluctuation control is not performed. Storage means for storing digested numerical data (random numbers extracted in S102 of FIG. 8 or S302 of FIG. 24 in the second starting port switch passing process) as undigested numerical data (RAM 55, reserved storage buffer, FIG. 9, FIG. 25) and
The earliest first undigested numerical data stored in the first (oldest) of the first undigested numerical data stored in the storage means (the value of the special symbol flag is “0”) Random number value stored in the area corresponding to the value of the minimum pending storage counter, or random number value stored in the first pending storage buffer and stored in the area storing the minimum count number C). After being used for the display result determination performed by the first display result determination means (after being read in S113 in FIG. 10), the earliest first undigested numerical data is invalidated in the storage means ( Deleted, overwritten, etc.) and the first second undigested numerical data stored in the earliest (oldest) of the second undigested numerical data stored in the storage means (the value of the special symbol flag is “1” and minimum protection The random number value stored in the area corresponding to the value of the storage counter or the random number value stored in the second reserved storage buffer and stored in the area storing the minimum count number C). After being used for the display result determination performed by the display result determination means (after being read in S113 in FIG. 10 in the second special symbol normal process), the first second undigested numerical data is stored in the storage means. Invalidation control means (S114 of FIG. 10, S114 of FIG. 26, S114 of FIG. 10 of FIG. 10 in the second special symbol normal process, S114 of FIG. 26) for invalidation (deletion, overwriting, etc.) in FIG.
Display units (first LED 10a to fourth LED 10d) corresponding to the number of the undigested numerical data (upper limit number “4”) that can be stored in the storage means are provided, and the first undigested numerical values stored in the storage means. Hold display control for performing display control (lighting control, drive signal output) of hold memory display means (special symbol hold memory display 10) for displaying the total number of data and the number of second undigested numerical data. Means (FIGS. 16 and 30);
Storage control means (S103 in FIG. 8) for storing the numerical data in the storage means so as to be able to specify whether the numerical data is the first undigested numerical data or the second undigested numerical data. 8 in the second start port switch passing process, S303 and S304 in FIG. 24, and S303 and S304 in FIG. 24 in the second start port switch passing process),
The hold display control means includes
When the numerical data is stored in the storage means by the storage control means (when the hold display flag is set to the on state in S104 of FIG. 8 or S104 of FIG. 8 in the second start port switch passing process, 24. When the hold display flag is set to ON in S305 of FIG. 24 in S305 or the second start port switch passing process, the increase hold display control means for increasing the display on the display unit of the hold storage display means by one. (S205 and S206 in FIG. 16, S205 and S206 in FIG. 30),
Invalidation numerical data specification for specifying whether the numerical data invalidated in the storage means by the invalidation control means is the earliest first undigested numerical data or the earliest second undigested numerical data Means (S116 of FIG. 10, S203, S204 of FIG. 16, S201a, S203a, S204a of FIG. 30, FIG. 10, FIG. 26, etc.);
End hold display control means (S208 in FIG. 16) for terminating the display of the display unit corresponding to the earliest first undigested numerical data or the earliest second undigested numerical data specified by the invalidated numerical data specifying means , S201c, S203b) of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the hold display control unit displays the display on the display unit when the storage control unit stores the first undigested numerical data or the second undigested numerical data in an identifiable manner. Is increased by one and the display of the display unit corresponding to the earliest first undigested numerical data or the earliest second undigested numerical data specified by the invalidated numerical data specifying means is terminated. Display control can be performed. As a result, the total number of the first undigested numerical data and the second undigested numerical data stored in the storage means is confirmed by confirming the hold storage display means controlled by the hold display control means. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the accurate total number of times the variable display is performed in each of the plurality of variable display units.

(2) The storage control means
When the numerical data stored in the storage means is first undigested numerical data, first instruction data ("0" as the value of the special symbol flag) indicating that the numerical data is extracted by the first extracting means. ) In the storage means in association with the first undigested numerical data (S103 in FIG. 8),
When the numerical data stored in the storage means is second undigested numerical data, second instruction data ("1" as the value of the special symbol flag) indicating that the numerical data is extracted by the second extraction means. ) In association with the second undigested numerical data and stored in the storage means (S103 in FIG. 8 in the second start port switch passing process),
The first undigested numerical data and the second undigested numerical data are stored in the storage means within a range in which the total number does not exceed a predetermined number (upper limit number “4”) (S100 in FIG. S100 in FIG. 8 in the start-port switch passing process),
The invalidation numerical data specifying unit is configured to determine whether the numerical data associated with the numerical data is the first instruction data or the second instruction data based on which instruction data. Specify whether it is 1 undigested numerical data or the first second undigested numerical data (S114 when YES in S112 of FIG. 10, when YES in S112 of FIG. 10 in the second special symbol normal processing) S114).

  According to such a configuration, the storage control means associates the first instruction data with the first undigested numerical data, and the second instruction data with the second undigested numerical data, respectively. The total number of data can be stored in the storage means within a range not exceeding the predetermined number. Thereby, the upper limit number used as the permissible range which can memorize | store 1st undigested numerical data and 2nd undigested numerical data in a memory | storage means can be specified easily. Further, when the total number is less than the upper limit number, the first undigested numerical data can be stored in the storage means, or the second undigested numerical data can be stored in the storage means.

(3) The hold display control means
A holding storage display (lighting) is performed in a predetermined first mode (red) corresponding to the first undigested numerical data stored in the storage means,
Corresponding to the second undigested numerical data stored in the storage means, a hold storage display (lighting) is performed in a second mode (blue) different from the first mode.

  According to such a configuration, the total number can be easily recognized by confirming the hold storage display means whose display is controlled by the hold display control means, and stored in the storage means from the hold storage display in the first mode. The accurate number of the first undigested numerical data that has been stored can be recognized, and the accurate number of the second undigested numerical data stored in the storage means can be recognized from the hold storage display in the second mode. be able to.

(4) The storage means is a first storage area (first reserved storage buffer) for storing the first undigested numerical data, and an area different from the first storage area, and the second undigested numerical data is stored A second storage area (second reserved storage buffer) for storing (FIG. 25),
The storage control means
When the numerical data stored in the storage means is first undigested numerical data, the number of the first undigested numerical data stored in the first storage means is a predetermined first number (from the entry mode). The first undigested numerical value data is stored in the first storage means within a range not exceeding the upper limit number of first reserved storage buffers specified (S304 when NO in S300 of FIG. 24),
When the numerical data stored in the storage means is second undigested numerical data, the number of the second undigested numerical data stored in the second storage means is a predetermined second number (from the entry mode). The second undigested numerical data is stored in the second storage means within a range not exceeding the specified upper limit number of second reserved storage buffers (when the value of the first reserved storage counter is less than the upper limit number). Random value storage in the random number storage area corresponding to the value of the second hold storage counter, S304 when NO in S300 of FIG.
The invalidation numerical data specifying means is based on which of the first storage area and the second storage area the numerical data invalidated by the invalidation control means is stored. Specify whether it is the earliest first undigested numerical data or the earliest second undigested numerical data (S114 when YES in S111a of FIG. 26, the second reserved storage buffer in the second special symbol normal process) The process of reading and deleting when the random number value is stored in S114, S114 in the case of YES in S111a of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the storage control means stores the first undigested numerical data in the first storage area in a range not exceeding the first number, and the second undigested numerical data in the second storage area. Each can be stored in a range not exceeding the number. Thus, the upper limit number that is an allowable range in which the first undigested numerical data can be stored in the first storage means and the upper limit number that is in an allowable range in which the second undigested numerical data can be stored in the second storage means are easily identified. can do. Further, when the number of first undigested numerical data stored in the first storage means reaches the upper limit number, the second unstored value stored in the second storage means is set so that the second extraction condition is easily satisfied. When the number of digested numerical data reaches the upper limit, the player plays the game by changing the progress of the game so that the first extraction condition is easily satisfied, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

  (5) Control for changing each of the first number and the second number without changing the total number of the first number and the second number (the upper limit number is “4”) (to enter the entry mode) It further includes number control means (S134a and S134b in FIGS. 23 and 29) for performing an upper limit number setting accordingly.

  According to such a configuration, the first number and the second number can be changed while keeping the total number constant, so that it is useless for the player while keeping the storage capacity of the storage means constant. The rate at which the extraction condition is satisfied can be varied. For example, when the first number changes so as to be larger than the second number, the rate at which the second extraction condition is satisfied is higher than the rate at which the first extraction condition is wasted for the player. It can be controlled to be higher.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a ball ball game machine is shown as an example of a game machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is, for example, an image type game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine, or the like. A plurality of variation display units including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit capable of individually performing a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified; Any gaming machine can be used as long as it is controlled in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display in any of the variable display units becomes a predetermined specific display result. May be.

1st Embodiment First, the whole structure of the bullet ball game machine 1 which is an example of a game machine is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a front view of the ball game machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The bullet ball 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 openable and closable. Further, the bullet ball gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ball game 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 hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  In the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “0” to “9”), each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14). The first special symbol display 8 that displays and displays the display result by performing variable display of all 10 types of numeric symbols), and a predetermined starting condition is satisfied (for example, a hit ball wins the second starting winning opening 16). A plurality of types of identification information (for example, all 10 types of alphabet symbols “C, E, F, H, J, L, O, P, S, U”) can be displayed in a variable manner. A second special symbol display 9 for deriving and displaying the display result is arranged at an interval.

  Below the first special symbol display 8, the identification information corresponding to the first special symbol display 8 (for example, all 10 kinds of numeric symbols from “0” to “9”) is displayed in a variable manner. A first decoration variation display unit 8k for deriving and displaying the result is provided, and identification information (for example, all of “A to J”) corresponding to the second special symbol display 9 is provided below the second special symbol display 9. There is provided a second decoration variation display portion 9k for performing variation display of 10 types of alphabet symbols) and deriving and displaying the display result.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are each constituted by a 7-segment LED display. Each of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and has three display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, in the first decoration variation display unit 8k). In the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c and the second decorative variation display portion 9k, the identification information is displayed and controlled on the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c). The decorative symbols variably displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right are called a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

  When the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is a first special figure specific display result (for example, an odd symbol) in which a jackpot is generated, the display result of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is also a first in which a jackpot is generated. Control is performed so that the decoration specific display result (for example, the symbol combination in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same, that is, a blue eye) is displayed, and the display result of the second special symbol display 9 is the second that the jackpot is generated. In the case of a special figure specific display result (for example, a symbol of “C, E, F, H, J”), the display result of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is also the second decoration specific display result ( For example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are controlled to be the same symbol combination, that is, a doublet), and the display results are controlled to be consistent.

  The identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8 is called a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 9 is called a second special symbol.

  Also, the identification information that is variably displayed on the first ornament variation display portion 8k is referred to as a first ornament symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8 is used to enhance the decoration effect of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8. This means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the symbol variation display.

  In addition, the identification information that is variably displayed on the second ornament variation display unit 9k is called a second ornament symbol, and the second special symbol display unit 9 is provided with a second special symbol in order to enhance the decorative effect of the second special symbol variation display. This means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the symbol variation display.

  The predetermined relationship includes, for example, a relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display is started when the special symbol variation display is started, or the special symbol variation display is ended and the display result is displayed. This includes a relationship in which the variable display is terminated and the display result is displayed.

  In the ball game machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following processing is performed in the timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed, so that the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 The display result of the variable display is determined.

  Processes that need to be executed in order to determine the display results of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are specific update processing, which is a common process, exclusive for the first special symbol display 8 The first extraction condition determination process, the first extraction process, the first display result determination process, the second extraction condition determination process, the second extraction process, and the second display that are dedicated to the second special symbol display 9 Processing including result determination processing is executed.

  When the ball game machine 1 determines that the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is the first special figure specific display result and the specific gaming state (big hit) by the first display result determination process. After the first special figure specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decorative specific display result is displayed on the first decorative fluctuation display section 8k, the big hit as the specific gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled. It has the function to do.

  When the second display result determination process determines that the display result of the second special symbol display 9 is the second specific display result and the specific gaming state (big hit), the second special symbol display 9 displays the second special symbol display 9 2 The special display specific display result has a function of controlling the jackpot as the specific game state advantageous to the player after the second decoration specific display result is displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  In this embodiment, the first special figure specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration specific display result is derived and displayed on the first decoration fluctuation display unit 8k. The state is the same as the specific game state generated when the second special symbol specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decorative specific display result is derived and displayed on the second ornament variation display unit 9k ( For example, the number of big hit rounds, the number of winnings and payouts, and the like are specified game states, but one specific game state may be configured to be more advantageous than the other specific game state.

  In this embodiment, the identification information is displayed by two systems of display units including the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but includes a plurality of display units, and a configuration for performing variable display of identification information on a plurality of display units (any natural number of 2 to ∞). Also good.

  Next, the type of the first special symbol used for the variable display in the first special symbol display 8, the type of the first decorative symbol used for the variable display in the first decorative variation display unit 8k, and the second special symbol display The type of the second special symbol used for variation display in the device 9 and the type of the second decoration symbol used for variation display in the second ornament variation display unit 9k will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 illustrates the types of symbols used for the variation display of the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k. FIG.

  The first special symbol display 8 displays a first special symbol composed of 10 types of numbers from 0 to 9. The 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k displays the 1st decoration symbol which consists of 10 types of numbers 0-9.

  When the odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the first special symbol is derived and displayed as the display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first special symbol specific display result is obtained and a big hit occurs. When an odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration specific display result that is a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  When “7” is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, the display result of the probability variation symbol is obtained, and not only the big hit occurs but also the probability of the big hit after the big hit ends is compared with that in the normal gaming state. Will be improved. The normal game state is a game state different from the special game state (probability change state) and the big hit.

  When “5” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, the display result is a probabilistic variable symbol and a short-time symbol. As will be described later, not only a big hit occurs but also a big hit after the big hit ends. Time probability control is performed for the remaining number of time reductions after the probability variation state is finished, and after the probability variation state is completed. The time reduction control, which will be described in detail later, shortens the display time of the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and a normal symbol display 12, which will be described later, from the normal display result. Is a control for deriving and displaying. By this time-short control, the number of reserved memories, which will be described later, is digested early, and it is possible to reduce the situation in which start winnings that have occurred beyond the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories become invalid. The game result is advantageous for the player in that the display result is derived and displayed, and the winning display result can be derived and displayed at an early stage.

  When “5” or “7” as the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed as the display result by the first special symbol display 8, any one of the odd symbols of the odd symbol is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. Is derived and displayed.

  When "3" is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, not only a big hit is generated but also the above-mentioned time-saving control is performed. When “3” is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, a “0” doublet is derived and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, only the big hit occurs, and the probability variation state and the time reduction control do not occur. When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, an even number of double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  When either “0” or an even number symbol is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol indicator 8, there is a loss, and the big hit state, the probability variation state, and the time reduction control do not occur. When either “0” or an even number of symbols is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, a disparity (combination other than a flat eye) is derived as a display result in the first decoration variation display portion 8k. Is displayed.

  Among the first special figure specific display results, the first special figure specific display result (here, “5, 7”) in which the above-described probability variation state occurs is referred to as “first special figure special display result (probability variation symbol)”. The first special figure specific display result (here, “1, 3, 9”) in which the probability variation state does not occur is referred to as “first special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation symbol)”.

  The second special symbol display 9 displays a second special symbol consisting of ten types of alphabets “C, E, F, H, J, L, O, P, S, U”. The second decoration variation display unit 9k displays a second decoration pattern composed of 10 types of alphabets A to J.

  When "C, E, F, H, J" is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, it becomes the second specific display result and a big hit occurs. When “C, E, F, H, J” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, the second decoration specifying display result that becomes a doublet is displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9 k. Is derived and displayed.

  When “C” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display device 9, a display result of the probability variation symbol is obtained, and not only a big hit is generated, but the probability variation state is entered after the big hit is completed.

  When “E” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, the display result of the probability variation symbol and the short time symbol is obtained. As will be described later, not only the big hit occurs but also the probability variation state after the big hit ends. Further, the time-shortening control is performed for the remaining number of time-shortening times after the probability changing state is completed.

  When "C" or "E" is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, any one of "A to E" symbols is displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Is derived and displayed.

  When "F" is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, not only a big hit occurs but also the above-mentioned time-saving control is performed. When “F” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, the “F” doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9 k.

  When “H” or “J” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, only a big hit occurs, and the probability variation state and the time-saving control do not occur. When “H” or “J” is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display 9 as a display result, a double-eyed eye from any of “G” to “J” is displayed as the display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Derived and displayed.

  When any of the “L, O, P, S, U” symbols is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, there is a loss, and the big hit state, the probability variation state, and the time reduction control do not occur. When any of the “L, O, P, S, U” symbols is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, a disparity is derived and displayed as a display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Is done.

  Among the second special figure specific display results, the second specific display result (here, “C, E”) in which the above-mentioned probability variation state occurs is called “second special figure special display result (probability variation symbol)”. The second special figure specific display result (here, “F, H, J”) in which no state occurs is referred to as “second special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation pattern)”.

  In the present embodiment, the types of symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k are respectively different. Although different examples will be described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9 and the second ornament variation display unit 9k are displayed. The type may be the same.

  If a special display result is derived and displayed in either one of the first and second two systems of the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9, the first special symbol display is displayed. Control is performed so that the probability of a specific display result is improved in both the device 8 and the second special symbol display 9. In addition, when the probability variation state occurs, the time-shortening control is executed in which the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and the normal symbol display 12 is shortened. If the display result in which the time reduction control is executed is derived and displayed in either one of the first special symbol display 8 of the first and second systems or the second special symbol display 9, the first special symbol is displayed. Time-shortening control in which the variable display time with the display unit 8, the second special symbol display unit 9, and the normal symbol display unit 12 is shortened is executed within a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

  When the first start condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14), the first extraction means updates the numerical data (for example, a random number such as a big hit determination random number, etc. , Referred to as a random value). Further, when the second start condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the second start winning opening 16), the second extraction means updates the numerical data updated by the numerical data update means (for example, random numbers such as big hit determination random numbers). A process of extracting a numerical value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is performed.

  The random number value extracted by the first extraction unit and the random number value extracted by the second extraction unit are stored in the reserved storage buffer (storage unit) as a storage unit within a range not exceeding the upper limit number of 4 in the extraction order by the storage control unit. For example, a process of storing in RAM 55 (see FIG. 3) mounted on main board 31 is performed. Note that the upper limit number of random values that can be stored in the reserved storage buffer is not limited to the above, and for example, the upper limit number may be 20 (or any integer from 0 to ∞). In addition, the upper limit number is changed (for example, changed from 4 to 20 based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the display result is changed to the specific gaming state based on the special display result)). It may be configured.

  As will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the storage control unit according to the present embodiment determines whether the random value stored in the reserved storage buffer is a random value extracted by the first extraction unit. The special symbol flag for specifying whether the random number value is extracted by the second extraction means is stored in association with each other. Thereby, for example, when “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag, the random number value stored in association with the special symbol flag is the first shot winning hole 14 when the hit ball is won. It can be specified that the random number value is extracted by the extracting means. Further, when “1” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag, the random number value stored in association with the special symbol flag is used for the hitting ball at the second start winning opening 16 and the second extracting means. It can be specified that it is an extracted random value.

  The number of random numbers stored in the holding memory buffer is determined by the player by the special symbol holding memory display 10 provided below the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. Informed. This special symbol storage memory display 10 is composed of a first LED 10a, a second LED 10b, a third LED 10c, and a fourth LED 10d. The number can be notified to the player.

  Each of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d constituting the special symbol hold memory display 10 is a full color LED, and is lit in red or blue based on a special symbol flag stored in the hold memory buffer in association with a random number value. Can do.

  Thereby, for example, when the number of random number values stored in the holding storage buffer is two, if the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14, the third LED 10c indicating the third random number value is shown. Can be displayed in red, so that the player recognizes that three random number values are stored and the third random number value is the random number value extracted by the first extraction means. Can do. Further, when the number of random number values stored in the holding storage buffer is 3, and the hit ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the fourth LED 10d indicating the fourth random value is displayed in blue Therefore, the player can recognize that four random number values are stored, and that the fourth random number value is the random number value extracted by the second extraction means.

  As described above, the special symbol storage memory display 10 indicates that when the number of random number values stored in the storage buffer is less than 4, the hit ball enters the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16. When a prize is won, any one of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d is lit in red or blue based on the special symbol flag according to the stored number. For this reason, the player can recognize the number of random values stored in the holding memory buffer by checking the number of lighting of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d constituting the special symbol holding memory display 10, , Recognizing whether the random number value stored in the holding storage buffer is the random value extracted by the first extraction means or the random value extracted by the second extraction means by confirming the lighting color Can do.

  Also, every time a new variable display is started on the first special symbol display 8, a random value in which “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag among the random values stored in the holding storage buffer. The oldest (earliest) random number value extracted by the first extraction means is read out, and the invalidation control means invalidates the reserved storage buffer. Invalidation means deleting the read random value itself, overwriting new data different from the random value in the storage area where the read random value was stored, Including invalidating the random number so that it is not used for a new variable display. Similarly, every time a new variable display is started on the second special symbol display 9, a random symbol value “1” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag among the random number values stored in the holding storage buffer. A random number value which is a numerical value and is extracted the oldest (earliest) by the second extraction means is read out, and the invalidation control means invalidates the reserved storage buffer. The special symbol storage memory display 10 is lit in a color based on the special symbol flag stored in association with the random value in association with the processing of invalidating the random value in the reservation storage buffer by the invalidation control means. The number of LEDs being reduced is reduced by one.

  Below the first special symbol display 8, there is provided a first start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. The winning ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 62.

  Also, below the second special symbol display 9, a variable winning device 17 having a second start winning opening 16 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 67. The variable winning device 17 that performs the opening / closing operation having the second start winning port 16 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces. The movable piece of the variable winning device 17 is opened by the solenoid 74. When the movable piece of the variable winning device 17 is opened by the solenoid 74, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 16 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player.

  Below the first start winning opening 14, a first special variable prize that is opened by the solenoid 72 at the big hit based on the first special symbol display result being derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8. A device 20 is provided. The first special variable winning device 20 includes a first big winning opening 21 inside. The solenoid 72 is means for opening and closing an opening / closing door provided on the front surface of the first special variable winning device 20.

  The first special winning opening 21 of the first special variable winning device 20 is provided with a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area and the V winning area. Of the winning balls led from the first grand prize opening 20 and led to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the first V winning switch 64 and the other (10 The winning ball that has entered the (count winning area) is detected by the first count switch 63. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 73 for switching the route in the first grand prize winning opening 21 is also provided.

  Below the variable winning device 17, the second special variable winning device 22 that is opened by the solenoid 75 in the big hit based on the second special symbol display result being derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9. Is provided. The second special variable winning device 22 includes a second large winning opening 23 inside. The solenoid 75 is means for opening and closing an opening / closing door provided on the front surface of the second special variable winning device 22.

  The second special winning opening 23 of the second special variable winning device 22 is provided with a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area and the V winning area. Of the winning balls led to the back of the game board 6 from the second grand prize opening 23, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the second V winning switch 69 and the other (10 The winning ball that has entered the (count winning area) is detected by the second count switch 68. A solenoid 73 for switching the route in the second big prize opening 23 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  In this embodiment, the first special variable winning device 20 and the second special symbol display 9 that open and close based on the first special symbol specific display result derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 are displayed on the first special symbol display 8. Although the second special variable winning device 22 that opens and closes based on the specific display result being derived and displayed is provided, only one special variable winning device may be provided. That is, a special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the first special symbol specific display result derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8, and the second special symbol specific display on the second special symbol display 9. The special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the result being derived and displayed may be configured using the same special variable winning device.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates as a structure provided with the variable winning apparatus 17 in connection with establishment of starting conditions of the 2nd special symbol display 9, it is not restricted to this, For example, the variable winning apparatus is the same as the number of variable display parts. You may comprise so that it may provide. That is, in this embodiment, the variable winning device 17 related to establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol display 9 is provided, but the variable winning device 15 related to establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol display 8 is further provided. May be further provided. Further, in this embodiment, in the configuration including only one variable winning device, the variable winning device shows an example related to establishment of the start condition of one variable display unit (second special symbol display 9). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a configuration including only one variable winning device, the variable winning device can satisfy the start condition of the two variable display units (first special symbol display 8 and second special symbol display 9). You may be involved. In that case, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening of the variable winning device, it fluctuates in any fluctuation display section (for example, either the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9). It is good also as a structure which selects whether a display is performed, and it is good also as a predetermined order (for example, for example) predetermined about two fluctuation display parts (for example, the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9). The first special symbol display unit 8 and the second special symbol display unit 9 may be configured to perform variable display alternately.

  Below the second decoration variation display portion 9k, a normal symbol display 12 made up of a pair of LEDs labeled “◯” and “x” is provided. The normal symbol display 12 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When a game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61, or when a game ball passes through the second gate 29 and is detected by the second gate switch 66, a random number for determination per ordinary symbol Are extracted and stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol that can be stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. If the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the normal symbol buffer has not reached the upper limit, that is, the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the normal symbol buffer has reached four. Otherwise, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted. If the normal symbol display 12 can start the variable display in which the normal symbol display state changes ("○" and "x" are alternately lit), the normal symbol display 12 displays the normal symbol variable display. Is started. If the normal symbol display 12 is not in a state in which the variable display whose display state changes can be started, the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol is increased by 1 by storing the random number for determination per ordinary symbol in the normal symbol buffer. On the right side of the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 18 having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol is provided. Yes. This normal symbol hold memory display 18 is an LED that is turned on each time a game ball passes through the first and second gates 28 and 29 and is detected by the first and second gate switches 61 and 66. Increase one more. Each time the normal symbol display 12 starts displaying the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”), the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 12 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps marked with “◯” and “x” (the symbol becomes visible when it is lit). And the fluctuation display normally continues for a standard fluctuation time (for example, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the upper lamp with “◯” is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined by a random value (normally extracted when the game ball passes through the first and second gates 28 and 29 and is detected by the first and second gate switches 61 and 66) It is determined by whether or not the value of the random number for symbol determination) matches the predetermined normal symbol determination value. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is a win, the variable winning device 17 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time so that the game ball can easily win the second start winning port 16. Become. That is, the state of the variable winning device 17 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  It should be noted that by controlling the special game state to the special figure short time state, the player may be in a state more advantageous than the normal game state. In the special symbol short-time state, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) on the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k. Until the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display portion 8k, the second special symbol display 9, the second ornament variation display portion 9k and the variation display time of the normal symbol display 12 from the normal gaming state Shortened. Further, in the variable winning device 17, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening are raised from the normal gaming state. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 17 is increased from the normal gaming state, the starting winning to the second starting winning port 16 is likely to occur, and the second special symbol display 8 and the second special indicator 8 within the predetermined period. Since the probability that the variation display number in the decoration variation display portion 9k increases and becomes a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

  Note that the probability variation state described above is more advantageous to the player than the time-short state, so one (or any one of a plurality or any natural number) of the special game state is a probability variation state, and the other A special gaming state may be differentiated by setting the special gaming state (or one of the remaining plurality or any natural number) to a short-time state. In this case, the special game state is controlled to the short-time state (the special game state which is disadvantageous for the player as compared with other special game states). It may be configured to be higher than the probability of being a big hit of the variable display portion (controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to the player as compared with other special gaming states). By comprising in this way, the interest of a player can be improved further.

  Further, the special game state is not limited to the above, and the game control that is advantageous to the player may be set to the special game state. Hereinafter, this game control will be described separately for those that are not directly related to the jackpot (except during the specific gaming state) and those that are directly related to the jackpot (in the specific gaming state). That is, the special game state added to the specific game state may be a special game state different from the specific game state, or may be a special game state including the specific game state.

  First, game control that is not directly related to the special game state includes time shortening (time reduction) control or probability variation for the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and the normal symbol. (Probability change) control, extension control of the opening period of the electric role (for example, variable winning device 17), start-up passage area expansion control for special symbols and normal symbols (for example, a prize opening installed on the game board 6 ( (Not shown) control to change the setting as a special symbol start winning opening), increase control of the number of winning balls (for example, control to increase the number of winning balls to 13 from 15 in the normal gaming state), or predetermined Passage rate improvement control to the area (for example, a control for providing a hitting ball restricting device upstream of the first start winning port 14 and operating the hit ball restricting device to improve the start winning rate) can be in a special gaming state. ,Moreover The present invention is applied to a ball game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when a winning is given to a predetermined electric accessory that is released when a stop symbol of a symbol variably displayed based on a dynamic winning combination becomes a predetermined symbol combination. When applied, the winning rate improvement control for the specific area may be set to the special gaming state.

  On the other hand, as the game control directly related to the special game state, the round upper limit improvement control, the count upper limit improvement control, the special variable prize-winning devices 20, 22 open / extend control, or the special variable prize-winning device 20, The increase control of the number of prize balls associated with winning a prize at the big winning openings 21 and 23 opened by No. 22 can be set to a special gaming state. In addition, it can also be set as a special game state combining said game control. Further, the entry condition to the special gaming state and the termination condition of the special gaming state are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, but the determination random number for generating the special gaming state, the special gaming state is terminated. Randomness for determination (random number for probability variation determination), game history (for example, time, number of reach, number of times of winning a predetermined prize opening, number of times of passing, etc.), winning, and subgame (for example, player in janken etc.) Any one or any combination of the four elements (including those that can be selected) may be set as the entry condition to the special gaming state or the termination condition of the special gaming state.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a frame lamp left 41, and a frame lamp right 42 provided on the front frame are provided at the outer peripheral upper portion, the outer peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit when there is a remaining number of prize balls in the vicinity of the frame lamp left 41 is provided, and a ball break lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball has expired is provided in the vicinity of the frame lamp right 42. It has been.

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

  In the present embodiment, for example, the reach display mode in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is a specific display result (“1, 3, which is a jackpot symbol of the first special symbol display 8). 5,7,9 ", the big special symbol" C, E, F, H, J ") of the second special symbol display 9 is blinking and displayed is called reach display mode or reach.

  In addition, the reach display mode in the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k is that an effective line that is a hit is determined when a predetermined symbol is stopped, and a part on the effective line is determined. When a predetermined symbol is stopped in the display area, a state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped (for example, the first decoration change display portion 8k, the second decoration, etc.) A state in which the same display is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas among the left, middle and right display areas in the variable display portion 9k, and the display areas in the middle are still in the variable display state). In addition, all or a part of the display area on the active line is synchronously displayed while constituting all or a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the first ornament variation display portion 8k, the second ornament variation table Left in section 9k, in variation displayed in all of the right of the display area have been made, always state variation displayed with the same pattern are aligned is made) that reach the display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. In addition, during the reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (special symbol or the like)) is displayed, or the first ornament variation display unit 8k and / or the second ornament variation display is displayed. The display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background of the part 9k may be changed. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  Although not shown, the ball game machine 1 has a ball hitting device 45 that drives a drive motor by operating the ball hitting handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch a game ball into the game area 7. Is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. .

  When the hit ball enters the first start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 62, if the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variation display) ), The variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is started. If the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is not ready to start, the number of random numbers stored in the hold storage buffer (for example, the big hit determination random number) is increased by 1, and the special symbol hold storage display 10 Increase the number of lights in red.

  Further, when the hit ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and is detected by the second start opening switch 67, it is in a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol display 9 can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous time End of fluctuation display), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 9 is started. If the variable display on the second special symbol display unit 9 is not ready to start, the number of random numbers stored in the second reserved memory buffer (for example, the random number for jackpot determination) is increased by 1, and the special symbol reserved memory display is displayed. In the vessel 10, the number of lights in blue is increased.

  The fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8 stops when a certain time has elapsed. When the first special symbol display 8 at the time of stoppage becomes a big hit symbol, the game proceeds to a big hit gaming state. In other words, the first special prize winning opening 21 is opened by the first special variable prize winning device 20 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the first big prize winning opening 21. It should be noted that until a predetermined period of time elapses after the first special prize winning device 20 is opened and closed by the first special variable prize winning device 20, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the first big prize winning opening 21. Is one round in the jackpot gaming state. When the first special variable prize winning device 20 opens the first big prize opening 21, the hit ball enters the V prize area in the first big prize opening 21 and is detected by the first V prize switch 64. And the first special prize winning device 20 reopens the first big prize opening 21. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  When the stop symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop of the first special symbol display 8 is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol), it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, This is a more advantageous state for the player who has a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than the normal gaming state.

  The fluctuation display on the second special symbol display 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. When the second special symbol display 9 at the time of stoppage becomes a big hit symbol, the game proceeds to a big hit gaming state. That is, the second special winning opening 23 is opened by the second special variable winning device 22 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the second special winning opening 23. It should be noted that until a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the second special prize-winning device 22 is opened and closed by the second special variable prize-winning device 22, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the second big prize-winning port 23. Is one round in the jackpot gaming state. Then, when the second special prize winning device 22 opens the second big prize opening 23, the hit ball enters the V prize area in the second big prize opening 23 and is detected by the second V prize switch 69. And the second special prize winning device 22 opens the second big prize opening 23 again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  When the stop symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop of the second special symbol display 9 is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol), it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, This is a more advantageous state for the player with a probability variation state in which the probability of winning is higher than the normal gaming state.

In addition, the specific game state according to the present invention is not limited to the above, and may be a state in which any one of the following controls 1 to 5 or a combination of controls is executed.
1. A variable winning device that can change between a first state that facilitates winning of a hit ball and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or that is difficult to win, is changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 1. Control to A variable winning device that can change between a first state that makes it easy to win a hit ball and a second state that makes it difficult or difficult to win a ball, with the detection of a hit ball in a specific winning or passing area. 2. Control for setting to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 3. Control to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls directly regardless of the winning of the hit ball. 4. Control for adding a valuable number to a storage medium (card, receipt, etc.) having a valuable value FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the ball game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that controls a game signal according to the program, a display control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 is included. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. Since CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in ROM 54, what CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter means that CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control microcomputer used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31.

  Also, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, the second start port switch 67, the second count switch 68, A switch circuit 32 for supplying a signal to the basic circuit 53 from the second V winning switch 69, a full switch (not shown) to be detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, a count switch short-circuit signal (not shown), 1 Solenoid 72 for opening and closing the special variable prize winning device 20, solenoid 73 for moving a seesaw provided in the first big prize winning opening 21, solenoid 74 for opening and closing the variable prize winning device 17, and opening and closing the second special variable prize winning device 22 The solenoid 75, the solenoid 76 that moves the seesaw provided in the second big prize opening 23, etc. 53, a solenoid circuit 33 driven in accordance with a command from 53, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state according to data supplied from the basic circuit 53, etc. An information output circuit 34 for outputting the above information output signal to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  The basic circuit 53 causes the LED drive circuit 71 to drive the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and the first to fourth LEDs constituting the special symbol hold storage display 10. The drive signal is output. The LED drive circuit 71 is connected to a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a normal symbol display 12, a special symbol hold storage display 10, and a normal symbol hold storage display 18.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting the variable display in each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. The game control microcomputer performs display control by outputting a drive signal to each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 according to the program. Thereby, a control board for a special symbol display equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main board 31 and the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. Compared with the case where the display control of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is performed by the control board or the like based on the command signal, the result of the big hit determination can be surely displayed.

  The main board 31 is provided with a circuit for notifying the number of random number values stored in the reserved memory buffer in the special symbol reserved memory display 10. The game control microcomputer outputs a drive signal to the special symbol reservation storage display 10 according to a program described later with reference to FIG. Further, the main board 31 performs display control of the normal symbol display 12.

  A game control microcomputer (peripheral circuits such as a CPU 56 and a ROM 54 and a RAM 55) provided on the main board 31 is provided on the card unit 50 and the game board 6 which allow ball lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like. A payout control signal is transmitted to a payout control board 36 that controls a ball payout device 44 that pays out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at a plurality of winning holes. Further, the game control microcomputer operates the hitting operation handle 5 to drive and control the hitting ball launching device 45 to transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 37 that controls the launching of the game ball toward the game area 7. .

  Further, the game control microcomputer transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. A display control microcomputer (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port (shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command. No)) and the like) perform display control of the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k. The effect control command includes a first command for designating the display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second command for designating the display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Display control is performed on the fluctuation display unit (first decoration fluctuation display part 8k or second decoration fluctuation display part 9k) according to the received command.

  The display control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving the effect control command from the main board 31, the change display unit (first decoration change display unit 8k) corresponding to the received command according to the received effect control command. Alternatively, display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k) is performed. Specifically, display control of the variable display unit is performed by a VDP (not shown) having a display control function for displaying an image and a high-speed drawing function. The display control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like. It is for storing in advance.

  Then, the display control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. In this embodiment, two VDPs, a first VDP (not shown) that performs display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second VDP (not illustrated) that performs display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Is mounted on the display control board 80. When there are three variable display units, three VDPs are mounted. That is, the number of VDPs corresponding to the number of variable display units is mounted on the display control board 80. Each of the first VDP and the second VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the display control CPU, and a first VRAM (not shown) and a second VRAM (not shown) are mapped therein. In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs display control of a some fluctuation | variation display part with one VDP. For example, it is good also as a structure provided with one VDP which performs display control of both the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k.

  The first VDP or the second VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variation display unit (the first ornament variation display unit 8k or the second ornament variation display unit 9k) according to the command received according to the character image data. The first VRAM is expanded to the second VRAM. The first RAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the first VDP, and the second VRAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the second VDP. And it outputs to the fluctuation display part (the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k or the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k) according to the received command.

  In this embodiment, the display control microcomputer provided on the display control board 80 outputs a drive signal for the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70 to control the sound output of the speaker 27, and the lamp driver board 35. The lamp / LED drive signal is output to the ball-ball game machine 1 to control the light emission of the lamp / LED. That is, the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 includes display control of the first decoration change display section 8k and the second decoration change display section 9k transmitted from the main board 31, lighting control of lamps and LEDs, Based on an effect control command (control signal) as command information relating to control of effects such as the generation of game sounds, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second ornament variation display unit 9k, the speaker 27, and the ball game machine 1 are provided. This is an effect control microcomputer for controlling light emitters such as lamps and LEDs.

  Next, a random counter for generating a random value used for control in the ball game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control. FIG. 4 shows six types of random counters R1 to R6 as an example of the random counter.

  R1 generates a big hit for each variable display of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is a random counter for jackpot determination for generating a random value used to determine whether or not at random in advance, counts up from “0” and counts up to its upper limit “658” It is configured to count up again from “0”. This R1 is added and updated every 2 msec. When an effective start winning is detected by the first start opening switch 62 or the second start opening switch 67, the count value of R1 is extracted in response to the data of the first start winning memory or the second start winning memory. It is stored in the RAM 55 as data. And about each of the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9, the extraction value memorize | stored in RAM55 in that way is the stage before starting the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol. It is determined whether or not it matches (matches) the determination value. In this determination, if they match, it is determined that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display and the jackpot is generated, and the above-described control of the jackpot gaming state is performed. It is determined that the symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, and the gaming state does not change. In a normal probability state other than the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to two numerical values, for example. In the probability variation state, the big hit judgment value is set to a plurality of numerical values (in this case, the big hit judgment value is set so that the numerical order does not become an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent the big hit judgment from being biased). As a result, the probability of winning a jackpot is improved as compared to the normal gaming state.

  The numerical range shown in the range column for each random counter in FIG. 4 is the count range of such a random counter, and after counting up from the initial value to the upper limit value as described in R1, again, Counting up from the initial value. Therefore, in order to simplify the description, the description of the count range and the counting method is omitted in the following description of the various counters.

  When R2 is determined in advance to generate a big hit by the big hit determination using R1, any type of big hit symbol is included in the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display portion 8k) and the first 2 is a random counter for generating a random value used for randomly determining whether to display on the special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is updated every 2 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol determined using R2 is the probability variation symbol described with reference to FIG. 2 ("5, 7" in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display). In the case of “C, E” in the device 9, the probability change state is controlled after the big hit. In addition, when any one of “5, 7” is determined as the symbol of the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display unit 8k displays the odd symbol of the odd symbol in a second special display. When one of “C, E” is determined as the symbol of the symbol display 9, control is performed such that the second ornament variation display unit 9k derives and displays the symbol of any symbol “A to E”. Is done.

  When any one of “1, 3, 9” is determined as the symbol of the first special symbol display 8 using R2, the first symbol variation display unit 8k derives and displays the even-numbered symbolic eyes. Thus, when one of “F, H, J” is determined as the symbol of the second special symbol display 9, the second ornament variation display portion 9k has the symbol of any of “G to J”. Control is performed so that the eyes are derived and displayed.

  R3 is used for determining the off symbol for generating a random value used to randomly determine the stop symbol to be out of order for each of the first special symbol indicator 8 and the second special symbol indicator 9. It is a random counter. The count value of R3 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time.

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

  When it is determined that the lost symbol in the present embodiment is not controlled by big hits using R1, the lost symbol ("0, 2, 4, 6, 8" in the first special symbol display 8). In the second special symbol display 9, "L, O, P, S, U") is determined according to the extracted value of the random counter R3.

  For example, as the off symbol in the first special symbol display 8, “0” is obtained when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “0”, and “2” is obtained when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “1”. When the extraction value of the counter R3 is “2”, “4” is determined, and when the extraction value of the random counter R3 is “13”, “6” is determined. The off symbol in the second special symbol indicator 9 is the same as the off symbol in the first special symbol indicator 8.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is determined as the symbol of the first special symbol display 8 using R3, the first decoration variation display unit When any one of “L, O, P, S, U” is determined as the symbol of the second special symbol display 9 so that the off symbol that does not become a flat eye is derived and displayed at 8k, the second decoration variation The display unit 9k is controlled so as to derive and display a missing symbol that does not become a doublet.

  R4 is for randomly determining the variation display time of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). This is a random counter for generating a random value used in the above. The count value of R4 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. The variation time is determined based on the value of the counter extracted from the random counter R4 for determining the variation time at a predetermined timing such as when the variation of the special symbol is started.

  R5 is out of the above-mentioned jackpot determination for each of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). In order to randomly determine whether the reach display mode described above is formed during the variable display (hereinafter referred to as “reach shift”) or the reach display mode is not formed (hereinafter referred to as “non-reach shift”). It is a random counter for reach determination for generating a random value used for. The count value of R5 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. The count extracted from R5 at the stage before the symbols to be stopped by each of the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k are determined. It is determined whether or not the value matches a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display where the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed so as not to reach the reach state during the variable display where the display result is out of place.

  R6 is a random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for the variable display of the normal symbol display 12. The count value of R6 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. When a valid start passage is detected by the first gate switch 61 or the second gate switch 66, the R6 count value is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value coincides with a predetermined hit determination value at a stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, and if it matches, the normal symbol hit may be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be a deviation and the above-described control is performed.

  The functions such as the jackpot determination function, the outage stop symbol determination function, the jackpot symbol determination function, the reach determination function, the variation time selection function, the normal symbol hit determination function, and the probability variation determination function as described above are micro-game control functions. This is realized by the control function of the computer 53.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a data table storing various determination values used in various processes executed by the game control microcomputer. The data table in the present embodiment is stored in advance in the ROM 54 mounted on the main board 31 described above.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining a jackpot determination table storing a jackpot determination value used for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot. The jackpot determination table in the present embodiment is stored so that the number of jackpot determination values varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the probability variation state. The big hit determination is whether or not the random value extracted from R1 when winning the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16 matches the normal big hit determination value when in the normal gaming state. Further, it is performed depending on whether or not the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change coincides with the probability change state.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the value of the random number extracted from R1 coincides with any one of “7, 17” which is the normal big hit determination value, the big hit determination is performed. .

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state, the random number value extracted from R1 is one of “7, 107, 207, 307, 407, 507, 607, 17, 117, 217” which is a jackpot determination value at the time of the probable variation. When it matches, it is determined to be a big hit.

  Note that the jackpot determination table in the present embodiment is stored in advance so that the number of jackpot determination values at the time of probability change is larger than the number of jackpot determination values at the normal time. For example, the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change is “10”, and the normal jackpot determination value is “2”, which is stored in advance. This makes it possible to increase the probability of making a big hit determination when in the probable state than the probability of making a big hit determination in the normal gaming state.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining a reach determination table that stores reach determination values used to determine whether or not a reach state is generated during variable display. The reach determination in the present embodiment is performed based on whether or not the random number value extracted from R5 when winning in the first start winning opening 14 or the second start winning opening 16 matches the reach determination value. Specifically, when the value of the random number extracted from R5 matches any one of the reach determination values “0 to 3”, determination to generate reach is performed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining game control main processing and timer interrupt processing executed by the game control microcomputer. In FIG. 6, (a) shows the main process for game control, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This timer interruption process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the main process for game control shown in (a), an initialization process for initializing the built-in device register and the like is first performed in S11, and a random number update process for updating the random counter is performed in S12. The random number update process in S12 is a process for updating the values of R3 to R6 described above. In the present embodiment, the process of S12 is repeatedly performed indefinitely during the interrupt waiting process surplus time until the next interrupt process is executed after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec.

  Next, the timer interrupt process (b) will be described. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs a register saving process (S21), and then executes a game control process that is an interrupt process of S22 to S36. In the game control process, first, the CPU 56, via the switch circuit 32, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, the detection signals of the switches such as the second start port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, etc. are inputted, and their state is judged (switch processing: S22).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process (S23). In the first special symbol process control, processing corresponding to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8, the first special variable winning device 20, etc. in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Selected and executed. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, a process is performed in which a drive signal for controlling the variable display of symbols on the first special symbol display 8 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and is output.

  In the present embodiment, the first decorative symbol command for causing the first decorative symbol display unit 8k to be controlled according to the control of the first special symbol display 8 by the first special symbol process is further stored in the RAM 55. A process for setting the predetermined area is performed.

  For example, when the first special symbol display 8 stops and displays the probability variation symbol (5, 7, etc.), the first ornament variation display portion 8k also stops the second display of the probability variation symbol (odd symbol, etc.). One decoration probability variable design command is set. When the first special symbol display 8 stops and displays the non-probability variable (1, 3, 9 etc.), the first ornament variation display unit 8k also stops the display of the non-probability variable symbol (even symbols, etc.). A first decorative non-probable variable design command is set for the purpose. When a reach (flashing by jackpot symbol) occurs in the variation display of the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament reach for generating the reach (the same as the left symbol and the right symbol) also in the first ornament variation display portion 8k. The command is set. When the first special symbol display 8 stops displaying the off symbol (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.), the first ornament off symbol for causing the first ornament fluctuation display unit 8k to stop and display the broken eye is stopped. The command is set.

  Next, in S24, the CPU 56 performs a random number update process for updating the value of the random counter. The random number update process in S24 is a process for updating R1 to R6 described above.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (S25). In the second special symbol process control, an appropriate process is selected according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 9, the second special variable winning device 22 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, a process is performed in which a drive signal for controlling the variable display of symbols on the second special symbol display 9 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and is output. Further, in the present embodiment, a second decorative symbol command for controlling the second decorative variation display unit 9k is further stored in the RAM 55 in accordance with the control of the second special symbol display 9 by the second special symbol process. A process for setting the predetermined area is performed. Since the second decorative symbol command to be set is the same as the first decorative symbol command, the description thereof is omitted.

  Thus, since the random number update process of S24 is performed between the first special symbol process process of S23 and the second special symbol process process of S25, the random number value extracted in the first process process of S23 and S25 It is possible to prevent the inconvenience of extracting the same random number value (acquiring a synchronized random number) in the second process.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a hold display control process (S26). In the hold display control process, the number of the random number value with the special symbol flag value “0” and the number of the random number value with the special symbol flag value “1” stored in the hold memory buffer are stored in the special symbol hold memory. A process of notifying by the number of lighting and the lighting color of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d of the display 10 is performed.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 15 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs effect control related to display control of the first decorative symbol command and the second decorative symbol command set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 by the first special symbol process processing of S23 or the second special symbol process of S25. A process of outputting the command to the display control CPU is performed (decorative symbol command control process: S28). In addition, a process for setting the effect control command for the normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command is performed (normal symbol command control process: S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S30).

  The CPU 56 also receives awards based on detection signals from the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, and the like. A prize ball process for setting the number of balls is executed (S31). Specifically, any of the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, etc. is turned on. The payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36 in accordance with the winning detection based on the result. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (S32). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (S33). Further, a solenoid output process is executed to give a drive command to the solenoid circuit 33 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (S34). The first special variable winning device 20, the variable winning device 17, and the second special variable winning device are opened or closed, and the game ball passages in the first big winning port 21, the second big winning port 23, and the like are switched. In order to do so, the solenoid circuit 33 drives the solenoids 72 to 76 in accordance with the drive command. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (S36).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (S23) executed by the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8 is executed. As the special symbol process, a first special symbol process that performs processing for the first special symbol display 8 and a second special symbol process that performs processing for the second special symbol display 9 are executed. . The processing contents of the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process are as follows: the first special symbol process is performed on the first special symbol display 8, and the second special symbol process is the second special symbol. Although different in that the processing is performed on the display unit 9, the processing contents for controlling the special symbol to be processed are the same. Therefore, here, the first special symbol process will be described as a representative example of these special symbol process, and the description of the processing details of the second special symbol process will not be repeated.

  First, when performing the first special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 62 for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6. In other words, when a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first starting winning opening 14 is generated (YES in S50), after the first start opening switch passing process (S51) is performed. Depending on the internal state, any one of S52 to S59 is performed.

  First special symbol normal processing (S52): Wait until the first special symbol display 8 can start the variable display. When the CPU 56 enters a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 can be started, the result of the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 determines whether or not to make a big hit (whether it is the first special symbol specific display result) Or not). Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S53.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (S53): The first value after the variable display is performed using the extracted value of the random counter R2 for determining the jackpot symbol or the extracted value of the random counter R3 for determining the off symbol. The stop symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) of the special symbol indicator 8 is determined. Further, when determining the stop symbol, reach determination is performed using the extracted value of the random counter R5 for reach determination described above, and when reaching the reach, when the reach is determined, the extracted symbol in front of the outlier symbol determined using the extracted value of R3 is used. The jackpot symbol is determined as a reach symbol (for example, when the extracted value of R3 is “6”, the preceding “5” is blinked in the first special symbol display 8 to be reached). Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S54.

  The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is determined from among the identification information “5, 7” defined as the probability variable symbol when it becomes the probability variable symbol. The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is determined from the identification information “1, 3, 9” defined as the non-probable variation symbol when the non-probable variation big hit. The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is determined from the identification information “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” defined as the loss symbol when the symbol is lost. The stop symbol of the second special symbol display 9 is determined from the identification information “C, E” defined as the probability variation symbol when the probability variation big hit. The stop symbol of the second special symbol display 9 is determined from the identification information “F, H, J” defined as the non-probable variation symbol when the non-probable variation big hit. The stop symbol of the second special symbol display 9 is determined from the identification information of “L, O, P, S, U” defined as the loss symbol when it is lost.

  First variation time setting process (S54): The variation pattern of variation display (variation display data) of the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 is set to the value of the random counter R4 for determining the variation pattern extracted when the start winning is generated. In response, a selection is made from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns (variation display data). The variation pattern includes information for identifying the variation mode and the variation time for executing the variation mode (the time from when the variation is started until when the display result is derived and displayed). Based on the determined variation pattern, the first special symbol display unit 8 sets the variation time from when the symbol variation is displayed until it is stopped to the first special symbol process timer, and then the first special symbol process timer. Start the symbol process timer. At this time, information (first decorative symbol variation pattern command) for instructing a variation mode (variation pattern) including the length of the variation time is transmitted to the display control board 80. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S55.

  First special symbol variation process (S55): When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in S54 times out), the internal state (first special symbol variation process) The symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S56.

  First special symbol stop process (S56): Control is performed so that symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8 are stopped. Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the first special symbol is transmitted. If the first big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S57. Otherwise, the internal state is updated to shift to S52.

  First big winning opening opening pre-processing (S57): Control for opening the first big winning opening 21 is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the first special prize winning opening 21 is opened by driving the solenoid 72 to open the first special variable winning device 20. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S58.

  Processing during opening of first big prize opening (S58): control for sending presentation control command for round display during big hit gaming state to display control board 80, processing for confirming establishment of closing condition of first big prize opening 21, etc. To do. When the closing condition of the last first grand prize opening 21 is established, the presence or absence of passage of the first V prize switch 64 provided in the first big prize opening 21 is monitored to confirm that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is established. Perform the process. If the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to S57. Further, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to shift to S59.

  First jackpot end process (S59): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated to shift to S52.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first start port switch passage process of S51. Through S100, it is determined whether or not the value of the pending storage counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number “4”. The hold memory counter is a counter that holds the start condition that is not used for the variable display yet when the extraction condition is satisfied when the hitting ball starts and wins, and as described above, the upper limit number of random values that can be stored in the hold memory buffer. For example, “4” is defined. If the value of the hold storage counter (the number of hold storages) has already reached “4”, no further hold storage is possible, so this subroutine ends, but if it has not reached “4”, control is performed. Proceeding to S101, a process of updating the pending storage counter by “1” is performed. Next, it progresses to S102 and the process which extracts the random number value of random counter R1-R6 is made. Next, the control proceeds to S103, and control is performed to store each extracted value in association with “0” as the value of the special symbol flag in the storage area corresponding to the value of the added hold storage counter. As described above, when the first start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of random values stored in the reserved storage buffer (the number of reserved memories) has not reached the upper limit, random numbers are extracted from R1 to R6. Then, the special symbol flag value “0” is associated and stored in the hold storage buffer. In S104, a process for setting the hold display flag to the on state for performing the hold display control process described in S26 of FIG. 6 is performed, and the first start port switch passing process is terminated.

  According to the first start port switch passing process as described above, when the value of the reserved storage counter is less than “4”, the random number value is extracted from each of the random counters R1 to R6 and the first special symbol display 8 is stored in a random number storage area corresponding to the reserved storage counter provided in the reserved storage buffer. On the other hand, in the second start port switch passing process included in the second special symbol process that is not shown, when the value of the reserved storage counter is less than “4”, the random counters R1 to R6 are disturbed. Corresponding to the reserved memory counter provided in the reserved memory buffer by associating “1” as the value of the special symbol flag as the data used for the variable display of the symbols in the second special symbol display 9 after the numerical value is extracted Stored in the random number storage area. Specifically, when the second start port switch 67 is turned on and the number of random values stored in the reserved storage buffer (the number of reserved memories) has not reached the upper limit, a random number is output from R1 to R6. Control is performed to extract and store “1” in the reserved storage buffer in association with the value of the special symbol flag.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating random numbers stored in the hold storage buffer. In the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55, an area for storing the value of the special symbol flag and a random number storage area for storing the extracted values (random number values) R1 to R6 corresponding to the value of the reserved storage counter described above. Each is provided.

  Of the random number values stored in the hold storage buffer, the random value stored first is stored in an area corresponding to the hold storage counter 1. In the area corresponding to the reserved storage counter 1 in FIG. 9, “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag, “521” is extracted as the extracted value of R1, “2” is extracted as the extracted value of R2, and R3 is extracted. “5” is stored as the value, “3” is stored as the extracted value of R4, “24” is stored as the extracted value of R5, and “7” is stored as the extracted value of R6. Since the value of the special symbol flag is “0”, the random number value stored in the area corresponding to the holding storage counter 1 is the random value extracted when the first start port switch 62 is turned on. Thus, it can be specified that the first special symbol display 8 is used for the variable display.

  Of the random number values stored in the hold storage buffer, the second stored random number value is stored in an area corresponding to the hold storage counter 2. In the area corresponding to the reserved storage counter 2 in FIG. 9, “1” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag, “109” is extracted as the extracted value of R1, “8” is extracted as the extracted value of R2, and R3 is extracted. “0” is stored as the value, “5” is stored as the extracted value of R4, “14” is stored as the extracted value of R5, and “2” is stored as the extracted value of R6. Since the value of the special symbol flag is “1”, the random value stored in the area corresponding to the holding storage counter 2 is the random value extracted when the second start port switch 67 is turned on. Thus, it can be specified that the second special symbol display 9 is used for variable display.

  Of the random number values stored in the hold storage buffer, the third stored random number value is stored in an area corresponding to the hold storage counter 3. Similarly, “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the reserved storage counter 3 in FIG. 9, and the extracted values of R1 to R6 are stored. Of the random number values stored in the holding storage buffer, the fourth random number stored is similarly stored in the area corresponding to the holding storage counter 4.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first special symbol normal process of S52. In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S110). The second jackpot in-progress flag is set in the second special symbol process (S25) when the big bonus symbol (second special symbol specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big bonus starts. It is set in a special symbol variation process (not shown), and is reset (cleared) in a second jackpot end process (not shown) when the big hit game state (specific game state) ends. Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the reserved storage number (S111). Specifically, the count value of the hold storage counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating S52 is a case where the first special symbol indicator 8 is not displayed in a variable manner and is not in a big hit game.

  If the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S112). That is, a process for confirming whether or not the random number value extracted by turning on the first start port switch 62 is stored in the holding storage buffer is performed. In S112 of the second special symbol normal process, a process is performed to check whether or not “1” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. That is, a process for confirming whether or not the random number value extracted by turning on the second start port switch 67 is stored in the holding storage buffer is performed.

  When “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the reserved memory buffer, in S113, the random number value corresponding to the smallest reserved memory counter whose special symbol flag value is “0” is read. Processing is performed. If “YES” is determined in S111 or “NO” in S112, the first special symbol normal process is terminated. Therefore, unless “NO” is determined in S111 and “YES” is determined in S112, the processing after S113 is not performed.

  Next, in S114, processing for deleting (invalidating) the random number value read in S113 from the random number storage area is performed. Next, in S115, a process for confirming whether or not the hold display flag is set to the on state is performed. If not, the process for setting the hold display flag to the on state is performed in S116.

  Next, proceeding to S117, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the pending storage counter and stores it in the area corresponding to the value of the pending storage counter that is larger than the value of the pending storage counter from which the random number value was read out at S113. The special symbol flag value and the random number value are shifted to an area corresponding to the reserved storage counter which is one smaller. Specifically, referring to FIG. 9, when the value of the hold storage counter from which the random value is read in S113 is “2”, the value of the hold storage counter is set to an area corresponding to “3” in S117. A process of shifting the stored special symbol flag value and random number value to an area corresponding to the value of the reserved storage counter of “2” is performed. Further, when the value of the hold storage counter from which the random number value is read in S113 is “1”, the special symbol stored in the area corresponding to the values of the hold storage counter “2” and “3” in S117. A process of shifting the flag value and the random number value to the areas corresponding to the hold storage counter values “1” and “2”, respectively, is performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a big hit determination process (S118). In this big hit determination process, when it is decided to make a big hit, a process for setting the first big hit flag is performed. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (S53) (S119).

  Among the above processes, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 by the determination process of S110 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the first special symbol display 8 is controlled not to start the variable display. . That is, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the second big hit running flag is set, and the second big hit big running flag is set until the big hit gaming state ends. Since it is not reset, YES is selected in S110 in the first special symbol normal process (S52) until the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9, and S111 to S119. Is not executed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the big hit determination process shown in S118. In S120, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set. When the probability change flag is not set, that is, in the case of the normal probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random number R1 read from the reserved storage buffer in S113 is determined in S122. However, a process is performed to determine whether or not it is the normal big hit determination value of the big hit determination table described in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the probability change flag is set, the big hit determination random number R1 read from the hold storage buffer in S113 is the Scrump value at the time of probability change in the big hit determination table described in FIG. Processing for determining whether or not there is is performed.

  When it is determined in S121 or S122 that the value is a big hit determination value, a process of setting a first big hit flag is performed in S123. On the other hand, when it is determined in S121 or S122 that the determination is not a big hit determination value, it is out of order, so the big hit determination processing is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process of S53. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, a process of determining a stop symbol to be derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display on the first special symbol indicator 8 is performed based on the first jackpot flag or the like.

  First, in S130, a process for determining whether or not the first big hit flag set in S123 of FIG. 11 is set is performed. That is, processing for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display started from now becomes a big hit symbol is performed.

  When it is determined in S130 that the first jackpot flag is set, it is determined in S131 whether or not the jackpot symbol determining random number R2 read from the reserved storage buffer in S113 of FIG. 10 is an odd number. Processing is performed.

  When it is determined in S131 that the number is an odd number, a process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number R2 from the probability variation symbol is performed in S131. In step S133, processing for setting a probability change start flag for controlling the probability change state after the big hit is completed is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number is not an odd number in S131, a process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol based on the value of the random number R2 for determining the jackpot symbol from the non-probable variation symbol is performed.

  In S135, a process for determining whether or not the probability variation flag is set is performed. When the probability variation flag is set, a process for clearing the probability variation flag is performed in S136 to end the probability variation state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S130 that the first big hit flag is not set, the reach determination table described with reference to FIG. 5B is looked up in S137, and the reach determination value is read.

  In S138, a process for comparing the reach determination random number R4 read from the holding storage buffer in S113 with the reach determination value read in S137 is performed.

  In S139, as a result of the comparison in S138, a process for determining whether or not the read reach random number R5 matches the reach determination value is performed. When it is determined in S139 that the value matches the reach determination value, a process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a deviating symbol is performed based on the value of the random symbol R3 for deviating from those other than the big hit symbol in S140. Note that the reach symbol that blinks during fluctuation display and generates the reach state may be set as a jackpot symbol one before the symbol determined as the off-symbol symbol. For example, when “4” is determined as the off symbol, the jackpot symbol “3” immediately before symbol “4” is set as the reach symbol, and the jackpot symbol “3” is displayed blinking to generate a reach state. You may make it make it.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S139 that it does not coincide with the reach determination value, in S141, a process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a deviating symbol based on the value of the random symbol R3 for deviating from a symbol other than the big hit symbol is performed.

  In S142, the process of setting the scheduled stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol determined in any of S132, S134, S140, and S141 is performed, and in S143, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in the first variation time setting process. The value is updated to a value corresponding to (S54), and the first special symbol stop symbol setting process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the first decorative symbol command and the second decorative symbol command described above are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 55 from the scheduled stop symbol set in S142, and the decorative symbol command control processing in S28 is performed. Is output to the display control CPU. Thereby, the decoration design corresponding to the 1st special design stopped and displayed on the 1st special design indicator 8 can be stopped and displayed on the 1st decoration change display part 8k. For example, when any one of “5, 7” is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display 8, any one of the odd-numbered symbols is stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. When any one of “1, 3, 9” is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display 8, “0” or even-numbered double-eyed symbols are stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. When reach is generated by the first special symbol display 8, a symbol in which the left symbol and the right symbol of the first decoration variation display portion 8k are the same is stopped and displayed. When “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display 8, the loose eye is stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. The second special symbol stop symbol setting process (not shown) is also processed in the same manner, so that a decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 is displayed as the second ornament. The change display unit 9k can be stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first special symbol variation process (S55) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (S150). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (S151), and then the variable symbol used for the variable symbol display on the first special symbol indicator 8 side is displayed in a variable manner ( S152).

  When the first special symbol process timer times out (S153), it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S154). If the first big hit flag is set (S154), the first big hit execution flag is set (S155), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S56). Update (S156). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in S153, the value of the first special symbol process flag is not updated. That is, when the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol variation process is performed again. Moreover, the process which stops the fluctuation | variation display of the 2nd special symbol display 9 is performed by a 2nd special symbol process process (S25) by setting the 1st big hit execution flag in S155.

  On the other hand, if the second big hit flag is set in S150, it is confirmed whether or not the interruption flag is set (S157). If the interruption flag is not set (S157), it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S158). If the second big hit execution flag is set (S158), the interruption flag is set. Is set (S159), and the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the interruption command is set in the pointer (S160). The interruption command is a command for instructing to interrupt the variable display on the first special symbol display 8. The interruption command set in S160 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28) in the 2 ms timer interruption process. That is, if it is determined in S158 that the big hit execution flag is set, the special symbol process timer is not subtracted because the processing of S151 is not executed, and an interruption command is transmitted to the display control board 80. When receiving the interruption command, the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 executes control to interrupt the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c in the first decorative variable display unit 8k.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k are performing the variation display (when the first special symbol process timer has not timed out). When the second big hit execution flag is set, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time is interrupted. At the time of the interruption, control is performed to interrupt the variation display of the first special symbol based on the drive signal to the first special symbol display 8, and the variation display in the first decoration variation display portion 8k is performed on the display control board 80. The specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k by transmitting a command instructing to interrupt the variation display in the first decoration variation display unit 8k. The process of interrupting the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 and the variation display on the first ornament variation display unit 8k after the big hit based on the occurrence occurs until the big hit ends. Is doing.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first special symbol stop process (S56) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a first decorative symbol stop command in S161. The first decorative symbol stop command is a command that is set when the variation time set every time the variation display is performed (when the timing is finished), and is set in the first ornament variation display section 8k. This is a command for stopping and displaying decorative symbols. In S162, a process for stopping and displaying the special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8 is performed. By such processing, when a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the variation display is stopped in a manner synchronized with the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8, and the display result is derived and displayed. Become.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S163). If the first big hit flag is set in S163, that is, if the first big hit flag determined as big hit in S123 of FIG. 11 in the first special symbol normal processing (S52) is set, the first big hit start command The address of the command transmission table corresponding to is set in the pointer (S164), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big winning opening release pre-processing (S57) (S165). The first big hit start command set in S164 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28) in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first jackpot start command, the display control CPU performs display control to start the jackpot on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  On the other hand, if the first big hit flag is not set in S163, that is, if it is determined that the first big hit flag is not set in the first special symbol normal process (S52), the first special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S52) (S166).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first big hit end process (S59) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change start flag set in S133 of FIG. 12 is set (S170). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot generated by the display of the current probability variation symbol. In the case of a big hit caused by derivation and display of non-probable variation symbols other than the probabilistic variation symbol, the process proceeds to S174.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation start flag is set, the probability variation start flag is cleared (S171), and the probability variation flag is set (S172). As a result, the probability variation state is subsequently obtained. Next, a probability change start command is set (S173). The set probability change start command is transmitted to the display control board 80.

  Next, after resetting the first big hit execution flag (S174), the CPU 56 resets the interruption flag set in the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process (S25) (S175), The big hit flag is reset (S176), and the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer (S177). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S52) (S178).

  A process of starting the fluctuation of the second special symbol display 9 by executing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process (S25) by resetting the first big hit execution flag in S174; The special symbol variation process is executed, and the special symbol process timer subtracting process for measuring the variation time of the special symbol becomes executable. The restart command set in S177 is a command for instructing the restart of the variable display of the suspended second special symbol display 9 and the second decorative variation display unit 9k, and is a decorative symbol in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. It is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the command control process (S28). When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the resume command, it performs control to resume the variation display of the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the hold display control process (S26) in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 6B. In the hold display control process, the CPU 56 checks in S200 whether or not the hold display flag is set to the on state. The hold display flag is set at the corresponding step of S104 of the first start port switch passing process of FIG. 8, S116 of the first special symbol normal process of FIG. 10, the second start port switch passing process and the second special symbol normal process of FIG. Is done. In other words, the hold display flag is set when the number of random numbers with the special symbol flag value “0” stored in the hold memory buffer or the number of random values with the special symbol flag value “1” changes. Is done.

  When it is determined in S200 that the hold display flag is not set to the ON state, the hold display control process is terminated without performing the processes after S201. Therefore, in the special symbol hold memory display 10, the hold memory display is continuously performed with the lighting number and the lighting color of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d at the present time. When it is determined in S200 that the hold display flag is set to the on state, the hold display flag is set to the off state in S200a, and the process proceeds to S201.

  In S201, the value of N for controlling the lighting of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d is set to “0” in accordance with the state where the random number values are stored in the areas corresponding to the values of the holding storage counters 1 to 4, respectively. Processing is performed. In S202, a process of adding “1” to the current value of N is performed. For example, as a result of adding “1” in S202, when the value of N becomes “1”, the control to turn on the first LED 10a in accordance with the state stored in the area corresponding to the value of the hold storage counter 1 is performed thereafter. When the value of N becomes “2”, the control for turning on the second LED 10b according to the state stored in the area corresponding to the value of the hold storage counter 2 is performed in the subsequent processes. ... When the value of N becomes “4”, the control for turning on the fourth LED 10 d is performed in the subsequent processing in accordance with the state stored in the area corresponding to the value of the hold storage counter 4.

  In S203, processing for determining whether or not a random number value is stored in an area corresponding to the value of the hold storage counter N is performed. When it is determined in S203 that the information is not stored, in S208, the LED subsequent to the LED corresponding to the current value of N is turned off, and the hold display control process is terminated. For example, when the value of N is “2”, a process of turning off the second LED 10b to the fourth LED 10d corresponding to the value “2” of N is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is stored in S203, a process for determining whether or not “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the value of the reserved storage counter N is performed in S204. . That is, a process for specifying whether or not the random value stored in the area corresponding to the value of the hold storage counter N is a random value extracted by turning on the first start port switch 62 is performed. It is.

  When it is determined in S204 that “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag, a process of outputting a drive signal for lighting the Nth LED in red is performed in S205. On the other hand, when it is determined in S204 that “0” is not stored as the value of the special symbol flag, a process of outputting a drive signal for lighting the Nth LED in blue is performed in S206. For example, when the value of N is “3” and “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the holding storage counter 3, the process of turning on the third LED 10c in red is performed in S205. . When the value of N is “4” and “0” is not stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the hold storage counter 4, the process of lighting the fourth LED 10d in blue is performed in S206. .

  In S207, a process is performed to determine whether or not the current value of N has reached “4”, which is the upper limit number of reserved memories, and when it is determined that the value has not been reached, the process proceeds to S202 again. The process after S202 is performed. Thereby, lighting control of the 1st LED10a-4th LED10d can be carried out in order according to the state where the random number value is memorized by the field corresponding to each value of reservation storage counters 1-4. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has reached, the hold display control process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a reserved memory display in the special symbol reserved memory display 10.

  FIG. 17A shows a reserved storage display when the value of the special symbol flag and the random number value are stored in the reserved storage buffer in the state described with reference to FIG. As described above with reference to FIG. 9, since “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the reserved memory counter 1 and the reserved memory counter 3, the first LED 10a and the third LED 10c are shown in FIG. Illuminated in red by the drive signal output in S205. Further, since “1” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the hold storage counter 2, the second LED 10b is lit in blue by the drive signal output in S206 of FIG. Further, since no random number value is stored in the area corresponding to the hold storage counter 4, the fourth LED 10d is turned off by the process of S208 of FIG.

  FIG. 17B is a reserved storage display when a new variable display is started on the first special symbol display 8 in the state of FIG. When new variable display is started on the first special symbol display 8, the random number stored in the area corresponding to the hold storage counter 1 in S114 of FIG. 10 is deleted, and the hold display flag is turned on in S116. The random number value stored in the area corresponding to the hold storage counters 2 and 3 in S117 is shifted to the hold storage counters 1 and 2, respectively. Then, “YES” is determined in S200 of FIG. 16, and the processing after S201 is performed.

  Since “1” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the hold storage counter 1 after being shifted in S117, the first LED 10a is lit in blue by the drive signal output in S206 of FIG. is doing. Further, since “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the hold storage counter 2, the second LED 10b is lit in red by the drive signal output in S205 of FIG. Further, since no random number value is stored in the area corresponding to the hold storage counters 3 and 4, the third LED 10c and the fourth LED 10d are turned off by the process of S208 in FIG.

  FIG. 17C is a reserved storage display when a new variable display is started on the second special symbol display 9 in the state of FIG. When a new variable display is started on the second special symbol display 9, the random number value stored in the area corresponding to the hold storage counter 2 is deleted (second special symbol normal processing: see S114 in FIG. 10). ), The hold display flag is set to the on state (second special symbol normal process: see S116 in FIG. 10), and the random number value stored in the area corresponding to the hold storage counter 3 is shifted to the hold storage counter 2. (Second special symbol normal processing: see S117 in FIG. 10). Then, “YES” is determined in S200 of FIG. 16, and the processing after S201 is performed.

  Since “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the hold storage counters 1 and 2 after the shift, the first LED 10a and the second LED 10b are driven by the drive signal output in S205 of FIG. Lights up in red. Further, since no random number value is stored in the area corresponding to the hold storage counters 3 and 4, the third LED 10c and the fourth LED 10d are turned off by the process of S208 in FIG.

  FIG. 17D shows a hold storage display when the first start port switch 62 is turned on and random numbers are extracted and stored in the state of FIG. When the first start port switch 62 is turned on and a random number is extracted and stored, “1” is added to the value of the hold storage counter in S101 of FIG. 8, and the random number extracted to the area corresponding to the value of the hold storage counter in S103. A numerical value or the like is stored, and the hold display flag is set to an on state in S104. Then, “YES” is determined in S200 of FIG. 16, and the processing after S201 is performed. Since “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the hold memory counter 4 after the hold memory counter is incremented by “1”, the fourth LED 10d outputs the drive signal output in S205 of FIG. Lit red. In addition, about 1st LED10a-3rd LED10c, since it is the same as that of Fig.10 (a), description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 17E shows a hold storage display when the second start port switch 67 is turned on and random numbers are extracted and stored in the state of FIG. When the second start port switch 67 is turned on and a random number is extracted and stored, “1” is added to the value of the hold memory counter (second start port switch passing process: see S101 in FIG. 8), and the value of the hold memory counter Is stored in the area corresponding to (second starting port switch passing process: see S103 in FIG. 8), and the hold display flag is set to the on state (second starting port switch passing process: FIG. 8). S104). Then, “YES” is determined in S200 of FIG. 16, and the processing after S201 is performed. Since “1” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the hold memory counter 4 after the hold memory counter is incremented by “1”, the fourth LED 10d outputs the drive signal output in S206 of FIG. Is lit in blue. In addition, about 1st LED10a-3rd LED10c, since it is the same as that of Fig.10 (a), description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating main processing executed by the display control CPU. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the start interval of the production control, etc. (Sub1). Thereafter, the display control CPU shifts to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (Sub2). When a timer interrupt occurs, the display control CPU sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the display control CPU clears the flag (Sub3) and executes the following effect control process.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 33 ms. That is, the display control main process is started every 33 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and specific display control is executed in the display control main process, but even if the display control main process is executed in the timer interrupt process, Good.

  In the display control main process, the display control CPU first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: Sub4). Next, the display control CPU performs a first display control process for controlling the display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k based on the first decoration symbol command and the like transmitted from the main board 31 side (Sub5). In the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed among the processes corresponding to the control state.

  Further, the display control CPU performs a second display control process process for controlling the display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k based on the second decoration symbol command and the like transmitted from the main board 31 side (Sub6). In the second display control process, as in the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state and executed. Then, based on a decorative symbol command or the like transmitted from the main board 31 side, a random number used to determine the variable display contents of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol (random counter), or a display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. A process of updating a random number (random counter) used for determining a combination of decorative symbols is executed (Sub7). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the Sub2 timer interrupt flag.

  Next, display control process processing executed by the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 will be described. As the display control process, a first display control process that performs processing for the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second display control process that performs processing for the second decoration variation display unit 9k are executed. . The processing contents of the first display control process and the second display control process are as follows: the first display control process performs the process for the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second display control process performs the second decoration variation. Although different in that the processing is performed on the display unit 9k, the processing contents for controlling the variable display unit to be processed are the same. Therefore, here, the first display control process process will be described as a representative example of these display control process processes, and the description of the process details of the second display control process process will not be repeated.

  Note that the processing content of the first display control process described below includes the second decoration variation display unit 9k and the processing target of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the related device in the first display control process. By replacing with a processing target of a related device, the processing content of the second display control process is obtained.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first display control process processing program executed by the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80. In the first display control process, any one of Sub10 to Sub16 is performed according to the value of the first display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the second display control process is similarly one of the processes similar to Sub10 to Sub16 for the second decoration variation display unit 9k according to the value of the second display control process flag. Is done.

  First decorative symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process (Sub10): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command including the first decorative symbol variation pattern command (variable display command) has been received by the command analysis processing. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating that the first decorative symbol variation pattern command has been received (first decorative symbol variation pattern reception flag) is set. The first decorative symbol variation pattern reception flag confirms that the effect control command for designating the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative variation display unit 8k has been received in the command analysis processing executed by the display control CPU. Set if

  First decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (Sub11): The variation pattern of the first decorative symbol is determined based on the variation time specified from the first decorative symbol variation pattern command received from the main board 31. Further, a combination of decorative symbols to be derived and displayed as a display result is determined based on the display result specified from the first decorative symbol command.

  First decorative symbol variation start process (Sub12): Control is performed so that variation display is started. Note that when the variable display is started, a first variable time timer specified from the variable pattern of the first decorative symbol determined in Sub11 is set.

  First decorative symbol variation processing (Sub 13): Display control execution data for the time set in the process timer with reference to the process data selected according to the first decorative symbol variation pattern determined as described above. Control is performed to variably display the first decorative symbols in the variation mode set to “1”. In the control, control of switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, stop control of the left and right symbols, and the like are performed.

  Further, the first variation time timer is subtracted, and the end of the variation time of the first decorative symbol is monitored. Then, when the first variation time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to the first decorative symbol stop waiting process.

  First decorative symbol stop waiting process (Sub14): In response to receiving the first decorative symbol stop command, the first decorative symbol variation display is terminated, and the first decorative symbol combination determined in Sub11 is displayed. Derived and displayed as a result.

  First big hit display process (Sub15): After the variable display is finished, the control of the probability big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  First big hit game processing (Sub16): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, the special variable prize-winning device 20 is driven by the solenoid 72 to display the big prize opening before opening indicating that the special prize opening 21 is opened or the display when the big prize opening is opened indicating that the big prize opening 21 is being opened. When an effect control command is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first decorative symbol variation process (Sub 13) in the first display control process. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the display control CPU confirms whether or not the variation suspension flag is set (Sub21). If it is confirmed that the variation suspension flag is not set, has the suspension command been received? Confirm whether or not (Sub25). If it is confirmed at Sub25 that the interrupt command has been received, a change interrupt flag is set (Sub26), and the first special symbol and the first ornament symbol on the first ornament change display unit 8k are interrupted. A change interruption display indicating this is performed (Sub27). This variation interruption display is also a display that means that the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time in the symbol display portion on which the variation interruption display is performed is suspended.

  If it is confirmed in Sub21 that the variable interruption flag is set, the display control CPU confirms whether or not a restart command has been received (Sub22). If it is confirmed that the restart command is received in Sub22, the change interruption flag is reset (Sub23), and the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol change display are restarted on the first ornament change display portion 8k. Is displayed (Sub24). If it is confirmed in Sub22 that the restart command has not been received, the first decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  If it is confirmed at Sub25 that the interrupt command has not been received, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (Sub28), and if it is confirmed that time-out has occurred, the display control execution data is switched (Sub29). ). In this embodiment, process data indicating the variation pattern of the decorative design is provided for each variation pattern. The process data is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timers and display control execution data are collected, and the display control CPU selects process data corresponding to the selected variation pattern command and refers to the process data to perform the process. Control is performed to variably display the first decorative symbol specified from the first variation symbol command in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the timer.

  If it is confirmed that the first variation time timer has timed out (Sub30), the monitoring timer is started (Sub31), and the first process flag is a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol stop waiting process (Sub14). (Sub32).

  With the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k and the big hit gaming state is set, the fluctuation interruption flag is set based on the reception of the interruption command. At the same time, the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k performs fluctuation interruption display. Then, control is performed so that the processing after Sub 28 is not executed until a restart command is received. In other words, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k and the big hit gaming state is entered, control is performed so as not to display the fluctuation of the first decorative symbol. Similarly, in the second decorative symbol variation processing during the second display control process corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation processing, the big hit symbol is derived to the first special symbol display 8 and the first decorative variation display portion 8k. When it is displayed and the game state is a big hit game state, the variable interruption flag is set based on the reception of the interruption command, and the variable decoration display unit 9k performs the variable interruption display.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the fluctuation display units, the interruption command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the interruption command is received. The display control CPU performs control to interrupt the variation display in the other variation display section. In addition, when the big hit gaming state ends, a restart command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control CPU restarts the suspended display that has been suspended based on the reception of the restart command. Control is performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the decorative symbol change is suspended and resumed by transmitting the suspension command and the resume command from the main board 31 is not limited to this. Alternatively, the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 may be configured to interrupt and restart the decorative symbol variation without transmitting a restart command.

  For example, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the fluctuation display units and a big hit gaming state is established, a big hit start command for the fluctuation display unit is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. Then, based on the reception of the jackpot start command, the display control CPU performs control to interrupt the variation display of the decorative symbols on the other variation display unit. In addition, when the big hit gaming state based on the derivation display of the big hit symbol on one of the variation display units ends, the probability variation big hit end command or the non-probability variable big hit end command from the main board 31 for the one variation display unit. Is transmitted to the display control board 80. Based on the reception of the probability variation jackpot end command or the non-probability variation jackpot end command, the display control CPU performs control to resume the variation display of the decorative symbol on the other variation display portion that has been suspended.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first decorative symbol stop waiting process (Sub14) in the first display control process.

  First, in Sub40, processing for determining whether or not a first decorative symbol stop command has been received is performed. The first decorative symbol stop command is a command transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80 when the timing for stopping and displaying the display result of the first special symbol is reached on the first special symbol display 8.

  When it is determined in Sub40 that the first decorative symbol stop command has not been received, the first decorative symbol stop waiting process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined in Sub40 that the first decorative symbol stop command has been received, in Sub41, control is performed to stop and display decorative symbols (all symbols) already determined in Sub11.

  In Sub42, a process is performed to determine whether or not the big hit symbol whose combination of decorative symbols is a doublet is stopped and displayed. When it is determined in Sub42 that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the first process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first big hit display process (Sub15) in Sub44. On the other hand, when it is determined in Sub42 that the big hit symbol is not stopped and displayed, the value of the first process flag is set in Sub43 to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process (Sub10).

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, similarly about the 2nd decoration symbol stop waiting process included in a 2nd display control process process, when a 2nd decoration symbol stop command is received, it displays in the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k. Control to stop and display the symbol is performed. In addition, when the big hit symbol whose decoration symbol combination is a flat eye is stopped and displayed, the value of the second process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second big hit display process. On the other hand, when the big hit symbol is not stopped and displayed, the value of the second process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second decorative symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process.

  Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the process of storing the random value extracted in S102 in association with “0” as the value of the special symbol flag in S103 of FIG. 8 and setting the hold display flag in the ON state in S104. Done. Similarly, in the second start port switch passing process, the random number value extracted when the second start port switch 67 is turned on in association with “1” as the value of the special symbol flag is stored and held. Processing for setting the display flag to the ON state is performed.

  Further, in the first special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not there is a random value (holding storage) in which “0” is stored in association with the value of the special symbol flag in S112 of FIG. In S113, the random number value stored first with the value of the special symbol flag set to “0” is read, the random number value or the like is deleted in S114, and the hold display flag is set in the ON state in S116. Similarly, also in the second special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not there is a random number value (holding storage) stored in association with “1” as the value of the special symbol flag. The random number value stored first as the symbol flag value is “1” is read, the random number value is deleted, and the hold display flag is set to the on state.

  In the hold display control process of FIG. 16, YES is determined in S200, and each of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d is determined based on the value of the special symbol flag and the number of random values stored in the hold storage buffer in S202 to S208. Lighting control is performed.

  That is, each time the first start port switch 62 or the second start port switch 67 is turned on, a random number value associated with “0” or “1” is stored in the holding storage buffer as the value of the special symbol flag. In order to use the random number value stored in association with the value of the corresponding special symbol flag every time the variable display is started in the 1 special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9 for the jackpot determination or the like Read and delete. Each time storage or deletion is performed, each of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d is turned on based on the value of the special symbol flag and the number of random numbers stored in the reserved storage buffer. Thereby, since the number of random number values stored in the reserved storage buffer can be accurately recognized by confirming the lighting state of each of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d constituting the special symbol reserved storage display device 10, It is possible to easily recognize the exact total number of times the variable display is performed on each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, even when the first start port switch 62 is turned on, if the count value of the hold storage counter is “4” due to S100 in the first start port switch passing process, the number is further exceeded. In order not to store the random number value or the like in the holding storage buffer, the first start port switch passing process is terminated. Similarly, in the second start port switch passing process, even if the second start port switch 67 is turned on, if the count value of the hold memory counter is “4”, the random number value or the like is further stored in the hold memory buffer. Therefore, the second start port switch passing process is terminated. Thus, even when the random number value or the like extracted in the first start port switch passing process and the second start port switch passing process is stored in the holding storage buffer, the upper limit number that can be stored is fixed to “4”. Therefore, it can be easily specified whether or not it can be stored. In addition, when the number of stored random number values or the like is less than the upper limit number, the random number value or the like extracted in the first start port switch passing process may be stored in the holding storage buffer. It is also possible to store the random number value extracted in step 1 in the reserved storage buffer.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when “0” is stored as the value of the special symbol flag in the area corresponding to the value of the reserved storage counter N in S204 of FIG. Can be turned on in red, and when the special symbol flag value “1” is stored in the area corresponding to the value of the reserved storage counter N, the Nth LED is turned on in S206. be able to. Accordingly, by confirming the lighting color of each of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d constituting the special symbol storage memory indicator 10, the value of the special symbol flag is stored in association with “0” in the storage memory buffer. The number of random numbers and the exact number of random numbers stored in association with “1” as the value of the special symbol flag can be recognized. It is possible to easily recognize the exact number of times that the display is performed and the exact number of times that the second special symbol display 9 performs the variable display.

  (4) As shown in S23 to S25 of FIG. 6, before the numerical data update (S24) by the random counter for jackpot determination is executed while the 2 ms timer interrupt process is executed once, In the first special symbol process, the first start port passing process (FIG. 8) is executed to extract the value of the random counter for jackpot determination regarding the big hit determination of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8 (S23, S102). After the numerical data is updated by the big hit determination random counter R1, the second special symbol display 9 is displayed as a big hit in the second special symbol display 9 by the second start port switch passing process (similar to FIG. 8). Extraction of the value of the random counter for jackpot determination relating to determination is executed (similar to S25 and S102). Thereby, in a gaming machine having a common jackpot determination value, in order to control a plurality of special symbol display by using a common jackpot determination random counter for display mode determination in each of the plurality of special symbol display When the required amount of data is kept to a minimum and the numerical data extraction conditions in the first special symbol process and the numerical data extraction conditions in the second special symbol process are satisfied simultaneously by fraud Even if the timer interruption process is executed once, the numerical data is extracted by the first special symbol process before the update of the numerical data by the big hit determination random counter R1 is executed. After the numerical data is updated by the random counter R1, the numerical data is extracted in the second special symbol process. As a result, even if the numerical data extraction conditions in the first special symbol process and the numerical data extraction conditions in the second special symbol process are simultaneously established by fraud, these special symbol processes are extracted. The numerical data thus obtained are different, and the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k are illegally controlled simultaneously in the specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of fraud as much as possible while keeping the shooting property appropriate.

  (5) For example, when YES is obtained in S150 and S157 of the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 13, by performing control that does not execute the subsequent processing, one side of the first and second special symbol displays When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the special symbol display and the ornament variation display unit, the measurement of the variation display time in the special symbol display and the ornament variation display unit on the other side is interrupted. It is possible to prevent the display result of the specific gaming state from being generated at the same time on both the second special symbol display and to play the game by the specific gaming state being generated at the same time on both the first and second special symbol displays. It is possible to prevent the situation from becoming too favorable for the person and the shooting property from becoming too high.

  (6) The CPU 56 performs control to output a drive signal to the 7-segment display constituting the special symbol display, and transmits a decorative symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern to the display control board 80. Then, based on the received decorative symbol variation pattern command, the display control CPU changes the decorative symbol in the first or second decorative variation display unit provided corresponding to each of the first or second special symbol indicator. A variation pattern used for display and a stop symbol are determined, and the variation display of the ornament symbol is executed in the first or second ornament variation display unit according to the determined variation pattern and stop symbol. Thereby, the control burden by CPU56 can be reduced and many variations can be produced.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, as described with reference to FIG. 9, the random number value extracted in association with the value of the special symbol flag is stored in the reserved storage buffer provided in the RAM 55, and the value of the special symbol flag is stored. The example of specifying whether the random value is used for the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 or the random value used for the variable display on the second special symbol display 9 has been described. In the embodiment, a first reserved storage buffer for storing a random number value used for variable display on the first special symbol display 8 and a second hold for storing a random value used for variable display on the second special symbol display 9. A change in the first special symbol display 8 based on whether the storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55 and stored in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer. Examples of identifying explained whether the random number value used in the variable display in the random number a is either second special symbol display device 9 used to indicate. The overall configuration of the ball game machine 1 and the configuration of the control circuit in the second embodiment are the same as the overall configuration described in FIG. 1 and the configuration of the control circuit described in FIGS. Since this is the same, in the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control by the game control microcomputer according to the second embodiment. Note that the random counter R1 to random counter R6 in FIG. 22 are the same as the random counter R1 to random counter R6 described in FIG.

  R7 is a random counter for generating a random value used for determining at random whether or not to control the probability variation state (probability variation determination) when it is predetermined to generate a big hit. . It is updated every 2 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 99 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again. In the present embodiment, the probability variation determination is performed using the random number value extracted from the probability variation determination random counter R7, and the big hit symbol determination is performed using the random number value extracted from the big hit symbol determination random counter R2. In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the random number value extracted from the jackpot symbol determination random counter R2 may be used for both the probability variation determination and the jackpot symbol determination.

  R8 is a random counter for generating a random value used for randomly determining the entry mode used for the probability change determination of whether or not to control to the probability change state. The count value of R8 is updated every 2 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 8 that is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again. Note that the rush mode in the present embodiment specifies the rush determination value for controlling the probability variation state in the probability variation determination. In the probability change start determination, it is determined whether or not the rush determination value specified from the rush mode determined based on the extracted value from R8 matches the value extracted from R7. A determination is made to start control. Conversely, if they do not match, a determination is made not to control the probability variation state.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a probability variation entry determination table that stores an entry determination value that is used to determine whether or not to control the probability variation state, that is, whether to enter the probability variation state. Furthermore, the probability variation entry determination table according to the present embodiment includes an upper limit number of random numbers used for variable display on the first special symbol display unit 8 and the second special symbol display unit 9 that can store the random number value in the first reserved storage buffer. The upper limit number that can store the random number value used for the fluctuation display in the second reserved storage buffer can be specified from each entry mode. This probability variation entry determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 54 mounted on the main board 31 described above.

  In the probability variation entry determination table in the present embodiment, the entry mode is determined from the entry mode 1 to the entry mode 9 based on the random number value extracted from R8. For example, the rush mode 1 is determined as the rush mode when the random value extracted from R8 is “0”, the rush mode 2 when it is “1”, and the rush mode 9 when it is “8”.

  Further, in the probability variation entry determination table, the entry determination value used for the probability variation determination is stored in advance for each entry mode based on the random value extracted from R2. For example, in the rush mode 1, “0 to 49” is used as the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. “0 to 49” are stored in advance. Thereby, when the rush mode 1 is set, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to control the probability variation state and the second special symbol display 9 side is determined to control the probability variation state. The probability variation determination is performed so that the probability of being made is the same. When the entry mode 1 is set, “2” is set as the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer. Thus, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to control to the probability variation state is the same as the probability that the second special symbol display 9 side is determined to control the probability variation state. Correspondingly, the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer and the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer can be made equal.

  Further, the probability variation rush determination table in the present embodiment includes the number of rush determination values used for the probability variation determination on the first special symbol display 8 side and the rush used for the probability variation determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. The rush judgment value is stored in advance for each of the multiple types of rush modes so that the rush modes are different from each other and the upper limit number of the first pending storage buffer and the upper limit number of the second pending storage buffer are different. Has been.

  For example, for the rush mode 2, “0 to 55” is used as the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the second special symbol display 9 side is used. “0 to 41” is stored in advance. Further, for the rush mode 3, “0 to 59” is used as the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the second special symbol display 9 side is used. “0 to 33” is stored in advance. For the rush mode 4, “0 to 64” is used as the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and “0” is used as the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. ˜20 ”are stored in advance. Similarly, the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the first special symbol display 8 side and the rush determination value used for the probability change determination on the second special symbol display 9 side are stored for each rush mode. .

  Thereby, when any of the rush modes 2 to 9 is set, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to control to the probability variation state, and the probability variation state on the second special symbol display 9 side. The probability variation determination is performed so that the probability of the determination to be controlled is different.

  In addition, for the entry modes 2 and 3, “3” is stored in advance as the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer, and “1” is stored as the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer. In addition, for the entry modes 4 and 5, “4” is stored in advance as the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer, and “0” is stored as the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer. For the rush modes 6 and 7, “1” is stored in advance as the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer, and “3” is stored as the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer. For the entry modes 8 and 9, “0” is stored in advance as the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer, and “4” is stored as the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer. Thus, the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer and the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer are stored for each entry mode.

  Thereby, when any of the rush modes 2 to 9 is set, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to control to the probability variation state, and the probability variation state on the second special symbol display 9 side. The upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer and the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer can be made different from each other in correspondence with the difference in the probability of making the determination to be controlled.

  In the present embodiment, for the rush mode 2 to the rush mode 4, the probability change on the first special symbol display 8 side is greater than the probability that the second special symbol display 9 side determines to control the probability change state. Each entry determination value is stored so that the probability of making a determination to control the state becomes higher stepwise. In addition, in the rush mode 6 to the rush mode 8, it is determined that the second special symbol display 9 is controlled to the probability change state rather than the probability that the first special symbol display 8 is determined to control the probability change state. Each entry determination value is stored so that the probability of being made increases stepwise.

  In addition, for the rush mode 5, “0 to 67” is stored in advance as the rush judgment value used for the probability change judgment on the first special symbol display 8 side, but the rush judgment value on the second special symbol display 9 side. Is not remembered. As a result, when the entry mode 5 is set, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to control to the probability variation state is the highest compared to the other entry modes, but the second special symbol display The probability variation determination is performed so that the determination to control to the probability variation state is not made on the side of the device 9. For the rush mode 9, “0-67” is stored in advance as the rush judgment value used for the probability variation judgment on the second special symbol display 9 side, but the rush judgment value on the first special symbol display 8 side is one. No one is remembered. As a result, when the rush mode 9 is set, the probability that the second special symbol display 9 is determined to control to the probability variation state is the highest compared to the other rush modes, but the first special symbol display The probability variation determination is performed so that the determination to control to the probability variation state is not made on the side of the device 8.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first start port switch passage process of S51 in the second embodiment. By S300, it is determined whether or not the value of the first reserved storage counter is the upper limit number of first reserved storage buffers identified from the currently set entry mode. The first hold storage counter is a counter that holds and stores start conditions that are not used for variable display yet, although the extraction condition is satisfied when the hit ball is started to win the first start winning opening 14. When the value of the first reserved storage counter (the number of reserved memories) has already reached the upper limit number, the subroutine is terminated because no further hold storage is possible, but when the upper limit number is not reached, the control is performed. Proceeding to S301, processing for updating the first reserved storage counter by “1” is performed. In the second start port switch passing process, it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved memory counter is the upper limit number of second reserved memory buffers specified from the currently set entry mode. 2 If the value of the reserved memory counter (the number of reserved memories) has already reached the upper limit number, the subroutine is terminated because no more memory can be stored, but if the upper limit number has not been reached, the second reserved memory counter Is updated by “1”.

  Next, it progresses to S302 and the process which extracts the random number value of random counter R1-R8 is made. Next, the control advances to S303, where “1” is added to the count number C. Note that the value of the count number C is a count value for specifying the number of times the random number value used for the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is extracted. It is a value that is incremented by 1 each time a random number value is extracted from R1 to R8 in 24 first start port switch passage processing and second start port switch passage processing (not shown).

  Thereafter, control is performed to store each extracted value by associating the value of the count number C added in S303 with the random number storage area of the first hold storage buffer corresponding to the value of the first hold storage counter added in S301. It is. As described above, when the first start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of stored random numbers stored in the first reserved storage buffer (the number of reserved memories) has not reached the upper limit, random numbers are output from R1 to R8. The control for extracting and storing the value of the count number C in the first reserved storage buffer in association with each other is performed in S304. In S305, a process for setting the hold display flag to the on state for performing the hold display control process described in S26 of FIG. 6 is performed, and the first start port switch passing process is terminated.

  According to the first start port switch passing process as described above, when the value of the first reserved storage counter is less than the upper limit number specified from the entry mode, the random value is extracted from each of the random counters R1 to R8. The random number storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage counter provided in the first reserved storage buffer by associating the value of the count number C as the data used for the symbol variation display in the first special symbol display 8 Stored in On the other hand, when the value of the second reserved storage counter is less than the upper limit number specified from the inrush mode, similarly in the second start port passing process included in the second special symbol process that is not shown, A random number value is extracted from each random counter of R8 and is provided in the second reserved storage buffer in association with the value of the count number C as data to be used for display of the variation of the symbol in the second special symbol display 9. It is stored in a random number storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage counter. Specifically, when the second start port switch 67 is turned on and the stored number of random values stored in the second reserved memory buffer (the number of stored memories) has not reached the upper limit number specified from the entry mode. In addition, control is performed in which random numbers are extracted from R1 to R8, and the value of the count number C is associated and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  Thus, the random number value extracted by the first start port switch passing process is stored in the first hold storage buffer, and the random number value extracted by the second start port switch passing process is stored in the second hold storage buffer. . For this reason, the random number value stored in the first holding storage buffer is a random value extracted when the first start port switch 62 is turned on, and is displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a variable display. Can be specified. Further, the random number value stored in the second reserved storage buffer is a random value extracted when the second start port switch 67 is turned on, and is used for the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 9. Can be specified.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating random values stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer. The first hold storage buffer of the RAM 55 has an area for storing the count number C and a random number storage area for storing the random number values R1 to R8 corresponding to the value of the first hold storage counter described above. Each is provided. Similarly, in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55, an area for storing the value of the count number C corresponding to the value of the second reserved storage counter described above, and a random number for storing the random number values R1 to R8. A storage area is provided.

  Of the random number values stored in the hold storage buffer, the first stored random number value corresponds to the hold storage counter storing the smallest count number C value among the stored count number C values. It is stored in the area to be. The random number stored first in FIG. 25 is a random value stored in an area corresponding to the first reserved storage counter 1 of the first reserved storage buffer that stores “55” as the value of the smallest count number C. is there. In this area, “55” is stored as the value of the count number C, “521” as the extracted value of R1, “2” as the extracted value of R2, “5” as the extracted value of R3, “3” is extracted as the extracted value, “24” is extracted as the extracted value of R5, “7” is extracted as the extracted value of R6, “50” is extracted as the extracted value of R7, and “8” is stored as the extracted value of R8. Has been.

  Among the random number values stored in the hold storage buffer, the second stored random number value is the hold storage counter that stores the second smallest count number C value among the stored count number C values. Is stored in the area corresponding to. The second random number stored in FIG. 25 is the random number stored in the area corresponding to the second reserved storage counter 1 of the second reserved storage buffer that stores “56” as the value of the second smallest count number C. It is a numerical value. In this area, “56” is stored as the value of the count number C, “38” as the extracted value of R1, “1” as the extracted value of R2, “3” as the extracted value of R3, “1” is extracted as the extracted value, “27” is extracted as the extracted value of R5, “9” is extracted as the extracted value of R6, “36” is extracted as the extracted value of R7, and “7” is stored as the extracted value of R8. Has been.

  Among the random number values stored in the hold storage buffer, the third stored random number value is the hold storage counter that stores the third smallest count number C among the stored count number C values. Is stored in the area corresponding to. The third random number stored in FIG. 25 is the random number stored in the area corresponding to the first reserved storage counter 2 of the first reserved storage buffer that stores “57” as the value of the third smallest count number C. It is a numerical value. Similarly, “57” is stored as the value of the count number C in the area, and the extracted values of R1 to R8 are stored.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first special symbol normal process of S52 in the second embodiment. In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S110). Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value of the first holding storage counter added in S301 of FIG. 24 is “1” or more (S111a). That is, a process for confirming whether or not the random number value extracted when the first start port switch 62 is turned on is stored in the first reserved storage buffer is performed. In S111a in the second special symbol normal process, a process of confirming whether or not the count value of the second reserved storage counter is “1” or more is performed. That is, a process for confirming whether or not the random number value extracted when the second start port switch 67 is turned on is stored in the second holding storage buffer is performed.

  If the count value of the first pending storage counter is “1” or more, in S113a, a random number value corresponding to the pending storage counter having the smallest count number C among the random number values stored in the first pending storage buffer is obtained. A reading process is performed. If it is determined “NO” in S111a, the first special symbol normal process is terminated. Therefore, unless “YES” is determined in S111a, the processing after S113a is not performed.

  Next, in S114, processing for deleting (invalidating) the random number value read in S113a from the random number storage area is performed. Next, in S115, a process for confirming whether or not the hold display flag is set to the on state is performed. If not, the process for setting the hold display flag to the on state is performed in S116.

  Next, proceeding to S117a, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first pending storage counter, and sets the value of the first pending storage counter greater than the value of the first pending storage counter from which the random number value was read in S113a. The value of the count number C and the random number value stored in the corresponding area are shifted to the area corresponding to the first reserved storage counter that is one smaller. Specifically, referring to FIG. 25, when the value of the first hold storage counter from which the random number value is read in S113a is “1”, the value of the first hold storage counter is set to “2” in S117a. A process of shifting the value of the count number C and the random number value stored in the corresponding area to the area corresponding to the value of the first reserved storage counter being “1” is performed. In the second special symbol normal process, the count value of the second reserved memory counter is decremented by 1, and the value of the second reserved memory counter is larger than the value of the second reserved memory counter from which the random number value is read. A process of shifting the value of the count number C and the random number value stored in the area to be performed to the area corresponding to the second reserved storage counter that is one smaller is performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a big hit determination process (S118). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (S53) (S119).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the big hit determination process shown in S118 of FIG. 26 in the second embodiment. In S120, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set. If the probability change flag is not set, that is, in the case of a normal probability gaming state, the big hit determination read from the first reserved storage buffer in S113a in S122 Processing is performed to determine whether or not the random number R1 is a normal big hit determination value in the big hit determination table described with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if the probability change flag is set, the big hit determination random number R1 read from the first reserved storage buffer in S113a is determined as the probability change big hit determination in the big hit determination table described in FIG. Processing for determining whether or not the value is a value is performed.

  When it is determined in S121 or S122 that the value is a big hit determination value, a first big hit flag is set in S123, and a probability change determination process is performed in S124 to determine whether or not to control to a probability change state. On the other hand, when it is determined in S121 or S122 that the determination is not a big hit determination value, it is out of order, so the big hit determination processing is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the probability variation determination process in S124 of FIG. Here, as described above, when it is determined that the big hit is made in S121 or S122, it is determined whether or not to control to the probability change state after the big hit is finished, that is, whether to start the control to the probability change state. Processing is performed.

  First, in S124a, a process for looking up the probability variation entry determination table described with reference to FIG. 23 and reading the entry determination value specified from the set entry mode is performed. For example, when the entry mode 4 is set and the probability variation determination process is performed as a subroutine of the first special symbol normal process, “0 to 64” is read as the entry determination value. When the probability variation determination process is performed as a subroutine of the second special symbol normal process, “0-20” is read as the inrush determination value.

  Next, in S124b, a process of comparing the inrush determination value read in S124a with the probability variation determination random number R7 read from the first holding storage buffer in S113a of FIG. 26 is performed.

  In S124c, as a result of the comparison in S124b, a process for determining whether or not the read random number for probability determination R7 matches the inrush determination value is performed. When it is determined in S124c that the value matches the inrush determination value, in S124d, a process of setting a probability change start flag for controlling the probability change state after the big hit is completed is performed, and the probability change determination process is ended. In S124c, when it is determined that the read random number R7 for probability variation determination does not coincide with the inrush determination value as a result of the comparison in S124b, the probability variation determination process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process of S53 in the second embodiment. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, a process of determining a stop symbol to be derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display on the first special symbol indicator 8 is performed based on the first jackpot flag or the like.

  First, in S130, processing for determining whether or not the first big hit flag set in S123 of FIG. 27 is set is performed. That is, processing for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display started from now becomes a big hit symbol is performed.

  When it is determined in S130 that the first big hit flag is set, a process is performed in S131a to determine whether or not the probability change start flag set in S124d of FIG. 28 is set.

  When it is determined in S131a that the symbol is set, a process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol based on the value of the random number R2 for jackpot symbol determination from the probability variation symbol is performed in S131a.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S131a that the symbol is not set, a process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number R2 from the non-probable variation symbol is performed in S134.

  In S134a, processing for determining and setting the entry mode is performed based on the value of the probability change condition determination random number R8 and the probability change entry determination table described with reference to FIG. Thereby, every time a big hit occurs, the entry mode can be determined at random. In S134b, the upper limit number that can be stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the upper limit number that can be stored in the second reserved storage buffer that are specified based on the entry mode set in S134a are set as the upper limit numbers. Processing is performed.

  About S135-S143, since the process similar to S135-S143 of FIG. 12 in 1st Embodiment is performed, the description is not repeated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the hold display control process (S26) in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 6B in the second embodiment. In the hold display control process, the CPU 56 checks in S200 whether or not the hold display flag is set to the on state. The hold display flag in the second embodiment is S305 of the first start port switch passing process of FIG. 24, S116 of the first special symbol normal process of FIG. 26, the second start port switch passing process and the second special symbol normal process of FIG. Set at the corresponding step. That is, the hold display flag is set when the number of random number values stored in the first hold storage buffer or the number of random number values stored in the second hold storage buffer changes.

  When it is determined in S200 that the hold display flag is not set to the ON state, the hold display control process is terminated without performing the processes after S201. Therefore, in the special symbol hold memory display 10, the hold memory display is continuously performed with the lighting number and the lighting color of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d at the present time. When it is determined in S200 that the hold display flag is set to the on state, the hold display flag is set to the off state in S200a, and the process proceeds to S201.

  In S201, processing for setting the value of N for controlling the lighting of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d to “0” in accordance with the number of random number values stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer. Is done.

  In S201a, a process for confirming whether or not a random value is stored in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer is performed. If it is determined in S201a that no random number value is stored in any hold storage buffer, the process of turning off the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d is performed in S201c, and the hold display control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S201a that the random number value is stored, the minimum value among the count numbers C stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer is set as the value of C ′ in S201b. The setting process is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, when the count value C and the like are stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, the minimum value “55” among “55”, “56”, and “57” is stored. "Is set as the value of C '.

  In S202, a process of adding “1” to the current value of N is performed. For example, as a result of adding “1” in S202, when the value of N becomes “1”, the control for turning on the first LED 10a according to the random number stored first is performed in the subsequent processing. When the value becomes “2”, the control to turn on the second LED 10b in accordance with the second stored random number value is performed in the subsequent processing, and when the value of N becomes “4”, it is stored fourth. The control for turning on the fourth LED 10d in accordance with the random number is performed in the subsequent processing.

  In S203a, a process of determining whether or not a random number value is stored in an area where the current value of C ′ is stored as the count number C is performed. When it is determined in S203a that it is not stored, in S203b, the LED subsequent to the LED corresponding to the current value of N is turned off, and the hold display control process is terminated. For example, when the value of N is “3”, a process of turning off the third LED 10c and the fourth LED 10d corresponding to the value of “3” is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is stored in S203a, a process is performed in S204a to determine whether or not the value of the count number C that matches the current value of C ′ is stored in the first reserved storage buffer. . That is, a process for specifying whether or not the random number value stored in the area corresponding to the current value of C ′ is a random value extracted by turning on the first start port switch 62 is performed. It is.

  When it is determined in S204a that the data is stored in the first reserved storage buffer, a process of outputting a drive signal for lighting the Nth LED in red is performed in S205. On the other hand, when it is determined in S204a that it is not stored in the first reserved storage buffer, a process of outputting a drive signal for lighting the Nth LED in blue is performed in S206. For example, when the value of N is “3”, the value of C ′ is “55”, and the value of the count number C that matches this value is stored in the first pending storage buffer, the process proceeds to S205. The process of lighting the 3LED 10c in red is performed. Further, when the value of N is “4”, the value of C ′ is “56”, and the value of the count number C that matches this value is stored in the second pending storage buffer, the fourth LED 10d is executed in S206. Is turned on in blue.

  In S207, a process is performed to determine whether or not the current value of N has reached “4”, which is the sum of the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer and the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer. If it is determined that it has not been reached, a process of adding “1” to the current value of C ′ is performed in S207a, and the process proceeds to S202 again, and the processes after S202 are performed. Thereby, based on the value of the counter number C, lighting control of the 1st LED10a-4th LED10d can be carried out in the order from which the random number was extracted. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has reached, the hold display control process is terminated.

  Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described together.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the process of storing the random number value extracted in S302 in association with the value of the count number C added in S303 by S304 in FIG. 24, and setting the hold display flag to the on state in S305 Is done. Similarly, in the second start port switch passing process, the value of the count number C added in the second start port switch passing process is associated with the second start port switch 67 and the second start port switch 67 is turned on. The process of storing the random number value to be stored and setting the hold display flag to the on state is performed.

  Further, in the first special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not there is a random value (holding storage) stored in the first holding storage buffer in S111a of FIG. 26, and if there is, the first holding storage buffer in S113a. The random number value corresponding to the value of the minimum count number C is read out from the random number values stored in, the random number value is deleted in S114, and the hold display flag is set to the ON state in S116. Similarly, in the second special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not there is a random number value (pending storage) stored in the second holding storage buffer. If there is, it is stored in the second holding storage buffer. The random number value corresponding to the minimum count number C among the random number values is read, the random number value is deleted, and the hold display flag is set to the on state.

  In the hold display control process of FIG. 30, YES is determined in S200, and the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d are determined based on the count number C and the number of random values stored in the first hold storage buffer in S201 to S207a. Each lighting control is performed.

  That is, each time the first start port switch 62 is turned on, the value of the count number C to be added is associated and stored in the first holding storage buffer in the order in which the random number value is turned on. Each time the mouth switch 67 is turned on, the count value C to be added is associated and stored in the second reserved storage buffer in the order in which the random number values are turned on.

  Further, every time the variable display is started on the first special symbol display 8, the random number value stored in association with the value of the minimum count number C stored in the first reserved storage buffer is determined as a big hit. Read and delete for use in etc. Similarly, each time the variable display is started on the second special symbol display 9, the random number value stored in association with the minimum count number C stored in the second reserved storage buffer is jackpoted. Read and delete for use in judgments.

  Each time storage or deletion is performed in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer, the value of the count number C and the random number value stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer at that time The first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d are turned on based on the number of LEDs. Thereby, since the number of exact random numbers stored in the reserved memory buffer can be recognized by confirming the lighting state of each of the first LED 10a to the fourth LED 10d constituting the special symbol reserved memory display 10, It is possible to easily recognize the exact total number of times the variable display is performed on each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, even if the first start port switch 62 is turned on, the first stored port number of the first reserved memory buffer in which the number of reserved memories is specified from the inrush mode by S300 in the first start port switch passing process. When the upper limit number has been reached, the first start port switch passing process is terminated in order not to store any more random numbers or the like in the first reserved storage buffer. Similarly, in the second start port switch passing process, even when the second start port switch 67 is turned on, the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of second reserved memory buffers specified from the inrush mode. The first start port switch passing process is terminated in order not to store any further random number or the like in the second reserved storage buffer. As a result, it is possible to easily identify the upper limit number that can store random number values and the like in the first reserved storage buffer and the upper limit number that can store random number values and the like in the second reserved storage buffer. Further, when the number of random numbers stored in the first holding storage buffer reaches the upper limit number, it is stored in the second holding storage buffer so that the hit ball can easily win the second starting winning opening 16. When the number of random numbers, etc. reaches the upper limit, the player plays the game by changing the progress of the game so that the player can easily enter the first start winning opening 14, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be made.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 23, the total number of the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer and the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer is kept at “4”. Since the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffer and the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffer can be changed, the player can maintain a constant storage capacity for storing random numbers and the like in the reserved storage buffer. Therefore, the ratio of the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 16 can be different from each other. For example, one of the entry modes 2 to 5 is set in S134a of FIG. 29, and the upper limit number of the first reserved storage buffers is set to be larger than the upper limit number of the second reserved storage buffers in S134b. When the first start winning opening 14 is won, it is determined YES in S300 of FIG. 24, and the game is performed when the second starting winning opening 16 is won, compared to the rate at which a wasteful win occurs for the player. It is possible to control so that the rate at which a prize that is useless to a player occurs is higher.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the probability change determination as to whether or not it matches the rush determination value stored in the probability change rush determination table shown in FIG. 23 stored in the ROM 54 mounted on the main board is shown in FIG. When it is determined in S124c that the probability variation state is set, the probability variation start flag is set in S124d, and then the probability variation flag is set in S172 in the first big hit end process or the second big hit end process in FIG. Controlled to a certain change state.

  As a result, the probability that the hit ball is controlled to the probability variation state based on winning the first start winning opening 14 is different from the probability that the hit ball is controlled to the probability variation state based on winning the second start winning opening 16. In order for a player to play a game so as to win a start winning opening having a high probability of being controlled to a probability change state, in order to search for a starting winning opening having a high probability of being controlled to a probability change state based on the process of controlling the jackpot Even if the game is played for a long time, the interest can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent inconvenience of aiming only at one of the start winning openings, and to improve the interest in the game.

  Moreover, about 2nd Embodiment shown above, about the structure by the technical idea common to 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the technical effect similar to the case of 1st Embodiment mentioned above can be acquired.

  Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the number of random values stored in the reserved storage buffer by the special symbol storage memory display 10 constituted by four LEDs, and the first special symbol display 8 The example in which the number of random values used for the fluctuation display and the number of random values used for the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 9 are notified by the number of lighting LEDs and the lighting color has been described. The first special symbol display is not limited, and the special symbol storage display 10 is constituted by a liquid crystal display, and a predetermined number of images such as random numbers stored in the reservation buffer are displayed on the liquid crystal display. You may make it alert | report the number of the random number values used for the fluctuation | variation display of 8 and the number of the random number values used for the fluctuation | variation display of the 2nd special symbol display 9. FIG. Further, in the case of such a configuration, an image for informing the number of random values used for the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8 and the number of random values used for the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 9. You may make it display on a liquid crystal display so that the image which alert | reports may differ. Different images may have different shapes, display colors, and the like. Further, as the liquid crystal display constituting the special symbol hold storage display 10, the first decoration variation display unit 8k or the second decoration variation display unit 9k may also be used. In this case, a suspension image command for displaying a predetermined image on the first decoration variation display section 8k or the second decoration variation display section 9k from the game control microcomputer is transmitted to the display control microcomputer. Based on the image command, the display control microcomputer may perform a process of displaying a predetermined image on the first decoration variation display unit 8k or the second decoration variation display unit 9k.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the case where the special symbol is a numeric symbol or alphabet is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol is other identification information such as characters, figures, patterns, etc. other than numerals. It may be a symbol shown. Further, the variable display may be an update display by scrolling the symbol in a predetermined direction, an update display by switching the symbol, or an update display while rotating the symbol around the virtual axis. . In this embodiment, an example using a 7-segment display is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, a display using plasma display, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display, etc. It may be a display type. Further, it may be a mechanical type such as a rotary drum type display device. Further, the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 means that the above-mentioned update display is performed while blinking the symbols. In addition, when the display result is derived and displayed, the symbols are turned on. Stop display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible for the player to recognize that the “variation display” is being performed and that the variation display is finished and the “display result is derived and displayed”. If it is.

  (3) In the first embodiment described above, the random number value associated with “0” as the value of the special symbol flag among the random number values stored in the holding storage buffer is used as the first start winning opening. 14 was identified as a random value extracted by winning 14 and a random value associated with “1” as the value of the special symbol flag was extracted when the hit ball won the second start winning opening 16 An example of specifying a random value has been described. However, the value of the special symbol flag is stored in association with each other as described above, so that it is not limited to the one that specifies the random number value extracted by winning in any start winning award. For example, a random value stored in association with data indicating information other than the extracted random value is identified and extracted as a random value extracted when the hit ball has won the first start winning opening 14 You may make it specify the random value which the data which show information other than a random number value are matched and memorize | stored as a random value extracted when the hit ball won the 2nd start winning opening 16. In other words, when reading the random number value stored in the holding storage buffer, any random number value can be specified as long as the random number value to be read is a random value extracted by winning the winning prize opening. .

  (4) In the second embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 23, the number of rush determination values on the first special symbol display 8 side, the number of rush determination values on the second special symbol display 9 side, When the rush mode is set, and when the rush mode is set, the probability that the jackpot is controlled by the probability variation symbol and the probability variation state is controlled by the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol when the jackpot is generated. Although the example made different with the symbol display 9 was demonstrated, it is not restricted to this, The probability (number of jackpot judgment values) that a big hit occurs with the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9 is different. Multiple types of modes may be provided, and the jackpot determination may be performed based on the set mode. That is, when the first extraction condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times, the display result determination performed by the first display result determination means is determined to be a specific display result, and when the second extraction condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times, It is sufficient if the display result determination performed by the two display result determination means includes a state control means for controlling the number of times that the display result determination is determined as the specific display result. Thereby, when the variable display is performed on the first special symbol display 8 and when the variable display is performed on the second special symbol display 9, the degree of advantage for the player can be made different and the interest is improved. Can be made.

  (5) In the second embodiment described above, an example in which the rush mode is set every time a determination that a big hit occurs is made in S134a of FIG. 29 is not limited to this, but the rush mode is specified as a specific condition. It may be determined every time is established. As specific conditions, for example, a predetermined number of big hits occur, a predetermined number of probable change big hits occur, a predetermined number of non-probable big hits occur, a predetermined number of times a symbol is stopped and displayed, or a predetermined number of times reach occurs. In other words, it may be a state related to the variable display and display result performed on the special symbol display, and is established by detecting a hit ball that has been driven into the game area 7 with a sensor and the count reaches a predetermined number. It may be a thing.

  Further, as the rush mode at the time of power-on, the rush mode 1 in which the number of rush determination values in each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is the same may be stored in the ROM 54 in advance as a default. . Thereby, depending on the game of the player, the mode is changed to various entry modes, so that the degree of intervention in the game can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) In the second embodiment described above, in the plurality of entry modes described using the probability variation entry determination table of FIG. 23, the number of entry determination values on the first special symbol display 8 side is the second special symbol. The number of rush judgment values on the first special symbol display 8 side is larger than the number of rush judgment values on the display 9 side (rush modes 2 to 5) and the number of rush judgment values on the second special symbol display 9 side. An example in which more modes than the number (rush modes 6 to 9) are included has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and multiple inrushes are included so that only the number of inrush judgment values on one of the special symbol indicators is greater than the number of inrush judgment values on the other special symbol indicator. A mode may be set. For example, the probability variation rush determination table may be configured so as to include only a mode in which the number of rush determination values on the first special symbol display 8 side is larger than the number of rush determination values on the second special symbol display 9 side. . In addition, with such a configuration and the first variable symbol display device 9 for establishing the start condition for the first special symbol display 8 as in the present embodiment is not provided, the start condition for the second special symbol display 9 is established. There is a possibility that by combining with the configuration in which only the variable winning device 17 concerned is provided, it is possible to aim at the first start winning opening having a high probability of winning a big hit by the probability variation pattern, or the variable winning device 17 is in an open state and it becomes easy to win. Since the player can select whether to aim for the second start winning opening or not, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, when the decision to generate a big hit is made using the big hit determination random number R1, the probability change determination as to whether or not the probability variable design is stopped and the control is changed to the probability change state after the big hit ends. The example has been described in which the probability variation state is forcibly terminated when a big hit due to a non-probability variation symbol occurs when the probability variation state is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the decision to generate a big hit using the big hit determination random number R1 is made, the probability variation determination is performed as to whether or not the probability variation pattern is stopped and displayed and the probability variation state is controlled after the big hit. The probability variation state may be continued until the big hit by the non-probability variation symbol occurs a predetermined number of times after the determination to control the probability variation state is performed by the probability variation determination. As a result, once controlled to the probability variation state, the probability variation state continues until at least a predetermined number of big hits occur, so that the player can enjoy the game in the probability variation state with peace of mind and improve the interest Can do.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, in the ball game machine shown in FIG. 1, the first ornament variation display portion 8k is provided on the left side and the second ornament variation display portion 9k is provided on the right side toward the center of the game area 7. The example in which the first special symbol display 8 is provided above the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second special symbol display 81 is disposed below the second decoration variation display portion 9k has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement of the first and second decoration variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays can be arbitrarily changed according to the configuration and specifications of the ball game machine 1. Further, the first and second decorative variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays do not need to be configured as independent display devices, respectively, for example, by dividing a display area of one display device. A plurality of display areas may be formed.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 determines the variation pattern when starting the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display, and further, the decorative symbol variation pattern according to the variation pattern. A command is transmitted to the display control board 80. The example in which the display control CPU determines the variation pattern from the decorative symbol variation pattern command received when the variation display unit starts the variation display of the decorative symbol and controls the display of the decorative symbol has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 transmits a decorative design variation pattern command to the display control board 80 when a start winning is made to the start winning opening 14.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of variations including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit that can individually perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. Although a gaming machine that has a display unit and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display in any of the variable display units becomes a predetermined specific display result has been described, For example, the game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result of the variable display unit is derived and displayed, so that one game is finished and the variable display is displayed. It may be a slot machine or the like that can generate a predetermined prize according to the display result of the section.

  Further, as long as the ball game machine has a display device, it may be, for example, a general electric machine or a ball ball game machine with a probability setting function called a pachi-kon. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied not only to a CR-type ball game machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card but also to a ball game machine that lends a ball using cash. In other words, any form of game machine may be used as long as it has a display device such as an LCD and can display the symbols as identification information in a variable manner. In addition, the game is not limited to a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but an enclosed game that encloses a game ball and gives points in response to detection of the winning ball It can also be applied to machines.

  The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the ball game machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

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

It is the front view which looked at the bullet ball game machine from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of symbol used for the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol display, a 1st decoration fluctuation display part, a 2nd special symbol display, and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of a bullet ball game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control uses for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the data table which memorize | stored various determination values. It is a flowchart for demonstrating game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a figure which shows the random value memorize | stored in a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a pending | holding display control process. It is a figure for demonstrating the reservation memory display in a special symbol reservation memory display. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for display control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the 1st decoration symbol stop waiting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control in 2nd Embodiment uses for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for probability variation entry determination. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the 1st start port switch passage process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the random value memorize | stored in a 1st pending | holding storage buffer and a 2nd pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the 1st special symbol normal process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the big hit determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a probability change determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the pending | holding display control process in 2nd Embodiment.

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  14 second start winning opening, 16 second starting winning opening, 8 first special symbol display, 9 second special symbol display, 8k first decoration variation display section, 9k second decoration variation display section, 56 CPU, 62 First start port switch, 67 Second start port switch, 80 display control board, 54 ROM, 55 RAM, 57 I / O port section.

Claims (5)

A plurality of variation display units each including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit capable of individually performing a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified; A gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display on the display unit is a predetermined specific display result,
A result determining numerical data updating unit for updating numerical data used for display result determination as to whether or not the display result of the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display parts is the specific display result;
A first determination is made as to whether or not a first extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the result determining numerical data updating means as numerical data used for determining the display result for the first variable display section is satisfied. Extraction condition determination means;
First extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the result determining numerical data updating means on condition that the first extraction condition determination means determines that the first extraction condition is satisfied;
Whether or not a first start condition for starting variable display in the first variable display unit is satisfied, which is a condition that is satisfied in the order of extraction for each numerical data extracted by the first extraction means First start condition determining means for determining;
When the first start condition determining means determines that the first start condition is satisfied, the numerical value data extracted by the first extracting means is used to determine the first variation display unit. First display result determining means for determining a display result;
On the condition that the first start condition determining means determines that the first start condition is satisfied, after starting the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information in the first variable display unit, When the display result determination performed by the first display result determination means is a determination to be the specific display result, the specific display result is determined, and the display result determination performed by the first display result determination means is the specific First variation control means for performing first variation control for deriving and displaying a non-specific display result other than the specific display result as a display result when it is determined not to be a display result;
A second unit for determining whether or not a second extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the result determining numerical data updating unit as numerical data used for determining the display result for the second variable display unit is satisfied; Extraction condition determination means;
Second extracting means for extracting numerical data updated by the result determining numerical data updating means on condition that the second extraction condition determining means determines that the second extraction condition is satisfied;
Whether or not the second start condition for starting the variable display in the second variable display unit is satisfied, which is a condition that is satisfied in the order of extraction for each numerical data extracted by the second extracting means Second start condition determining means for determining;
When the second start condition determining means determines that the second start condition is satisfied, the numerical value data extracted by the second extracting means is used to determine the second fluctuation display section. A second display result determining means for determining a display result;
On the condition that the second start condition determination means determines that the second start condition is satisfied, after starting the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information in the second variable display unit, When the display result determination performed by the second display result determination means is a determination to be the specific display result, the specific display result is determined, and the display result determination performed by the second display result determination means is the specific Second variation control means for performing second variation control for deriving and displaying a non-specific display result other than the specific display result as a display result when it is determined not to be a display result;
Of the numerical data extracted by the first extracting means, the first undigested numerical data for which the first start condition has not yet been established and the first fluctuation control is not performed, and the second extracting means Storage means for storing, as undigested numerical data, second undigested numerical data for which the second start condition has not yet been satisfied and the second variation control is not performed among the numerical data that has been performed,
The earliest first undigested numerical data stored first among the first undigested numerical data stored in the storage means is used for the display result determination performed by the first display result determining means. Later, the earliest first undigested numerical data is invalidated in the storage means, and the earliest second undigested numerical data stored first among the second undigested numerical data stored in the storage means Invalidation control means for invalidating the earliest second undigested numerical data in the storage means after being used for the display result determination performed by the second display result determination means,
A display unit is provided for the number of undigested numerical data that can be stored in the storage means, and the number of the first undigested numerical data and the number of the second undigested numerical data stored in the storage means Hold display control means for performing display control of the hold storage display means for displaying the total number of
Storage control means for storing the numerical value data in the storage means so as to be able to specify whether the numerical data is the first undigested numerical data or the second undigested numerical data,
The hold display control means includes
An increase hold display control means for increasing the display on the display unit of the hold storage display means by one when numerical data is stored in the storage means by the storage control means;
Invalidation numerical data specification for specifying whether the numerical data invalidated in the storage means by the invalidation control means is the earliest first undigested numerical data or the earliest second undigested numerical data Means,
Ending hold display control means for ending display of the display unit corresponding to the earliest first undigested numerical data or the earliest second undigested numerical data specified by the invalidated numerical data specifying means A gaming machine characterized by The storage control means
When the numerical data stored in the storage means is first undigested numerical data, the first instruction data indicating that the numerical data is extracted by the first extracting means corresponds to the first undigested numerical data First storage control means for storing in the storage means,
When the numerical data stored in the storage means is second undigested numerical data, second instruction data indicating that the numerical data is extracted by the second extracting means corresponds to the second undigested numerical data And second storage control means for storing in the storage means.
The first undigested numerical data and the second undigested numerical data are stored in the storage means within a range where the total number does not exceed a predetermined number,
The invalidation numerical data specifying unit is configured to determine whether the numerical data associated with the numerical data is the first instruction data or the second instruction data based on which instruction data. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is specified whether it is 1 undigested numerical data or the earliest second undigested numerical data. The hold display control means includes
A holding storage display is performed in a predetermined first mode corresponding to the first undigested numerical data stored in the storage means,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a holding storage display is performed in a second mode different from the first mode corresponding to the second undigested numerical data stored in the storage unit. . The storage means includes a first storage area that stores the first undigested numerical data, and a second storage area that is different from the first storage area and stores the second undigested numerical data,
The storage control means
When the numerical data stored in the storage means is first undigested numerical data, the number of the first undigested numerical data stored in the first storage means does not exceed a predetermined first number And storing the first undigested numerical data in the first storage means,
Range in which the number of second undigested numerical data stored in the second storage means does not exceed a predetermined second number when the numerical data stored in the storage means is second undigested numerical data And storing the second undigested numerical data in the second storage means,
The invalidation numerical data specifying means is based on which of the first storage area and the second storage area the numerical data invalidated by the invalidation control means is stored. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is specified whether the data is the earliest first undigested numerical data or the earliest second undigested numerical data.   The apparatus further comprises number control means for performing control to change each of the first number and the second number without changing a total number of the first number and the second number. 4. The gaming machine according to 4.

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