JP2006014930A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which suppresses the fall of interest when the control of a probability variation state is ended, as much as possible and prevents the generation of peculiar disadvantages by the use of a plurality of variable display parts. <P>SOLUTION: When it is judged to be a probability variation pattern at a first special pattern display device, a first chance flag is set, a variation pattern longer than variation time specified from the variation pattern selected when it is not judged to be the probability variation pattern at the first special pattern display device is selected and variable display is performed at the first special pattern display device. Also, when it is judged to be the probability variation pattern at a second special pattern display device, a second chance flag is set, the variation pattern longer than the variation time specified from the variation pattern selected when it is not judged to be the probability variation pattern at the second special pattern display device is selected and the variable display is performed at the second special pattern display device. <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, a plurality of variation display units including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit capable of individually performing variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified, A specific game state control means for controlling a specific game state advantageous to a player when a display result of the variable display in any of the variable display units is a predetermined specific display result; and the first variable display. When the display result of the variable display in the section or the second variable display section becomes a special display result among the specific display results, the specific gaming state controlled by the special display result is ended. A special gaming state control means for controlling to a special gaming state in which a probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed later is higher than a normal state different from the specific gaming state; and the special gaming state control When the stage is controlled to the special gaming state, the display result of the variable display in the first variable display part or the second variable display part is other than the special display result among the specific display results. The present invention relates to a gaming machine comprising special game state ending means for ending control of the special game state and controlling to the normal state when a non-special display result is obtained.

  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 plurality of variation display units including the control unit, and a specification for controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a display result of the variable display in any one of the plurality of variation display units becomes a predetermined specific display result When the display result of the variable display in the gaming state control means and the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit becomes the special display result among the specific display results, the special display result is obtained. A special game state in which the probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed after the specific game state controlled by the control is higher than a normal state different from the specific game state. When the special gaming state is controlled by the skill state control means and the special gaming state control means, the display result of the variation display in the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit is Some special display results include special game state ending means for ending control of the special game state and controlling to the normal state when a non-special display result other than the special display result is obtained.

  In addition, as a conventional gaming machine, there is provided one variable display section that displays a variety of symbols in a variable manner, and two start winning areas that start variable display on the variable display section when a game ball passes. A special game operation as a big hit is executed when the symbol pattern is confirmed and displayed on the variable display part, and it is specified as the variable display part because the game ball has passed through the start winning area When the winning symbol pattern is confirmed and displayed, a high-probability game operation with a higher probability of becoming a winning symbol pattern is executed again. When the winning symbol pattern is displayed with a normal symbol other than the specified symbol, the winning symbol pattern is displayed. There is one in which a normal probability game operation is executed with a low probability (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, there are two special symbol display devices capable of individually displaying the variation of a plurality of types of symbols, and the start winning area for starting the variation display in the special symbol display device when the game ball passes is the special winning symbol display area. It is provided corresponding to each symbol display device, and when a winning symbol is displayed on any special symbol display device, it is controlled to a big hit state, and a probability variation symbol is displayed on any special symbol display device In some cases, after being controlled to the big hit state, there is one that enters a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of drawing the next hit is increased (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2004-121729 A JP 2001-62080 A

  By combining this type of conventional gaming machine, there are two variation display units that can individually display variation of multiple types of symbols, and the variation display unit displays the variation when the game ball passes. A start winning area for starting the game is provided corresponding to each of the variation display sections, and a symbol is derived by hitting the variation display section corresponding to the start winning area due to the game ball passing through the start winning area. When it is displayed, it is controlled to the big hit state, and when the probability variation symbol included in the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display section, it is controlled to the probability fluctuation state after the big hit state is finished, and the winning symbol other than the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed. Then, what is not controlled to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the big hit state is configured.

  However, in the gaming machine configured in this way, when the probability variation state is controlled, the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed in one variation display unit and is again controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit state ends. However, immediately after that, if a winning symbol other than the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed on another variation display unit, the player is controlled in the probability variation state only for a short period because the probability variation state is not controlled after the big hit state ends. And the inconvenience that the interest is reduced when the control of the probability variation state ends.

  Furthermore, in such a gaming machine having a plurality of variation display units, the variation display unit sequentially performs variation display regardless of the timing when the game ball passes through the start winning area. For this reason, the passing timing of the game ball to the starting winning area that triggered the winning symbol other than the probability variation symbol in another variation display portion is derived and displayed in one variation display portion. Even if it is ahead of the passing timing of the game ball to the start winning area that triggered the event, there is a possibility that the above-mentioned interest will be reduced, which may be extremely disadvantageous for the player. In the case of a gaming machine having one variation display unit, such variation is not caused because the variation display unit sequentially displays the variation in the order in which the game balls have passed through the start winning area.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to suppress the excitement of interest when the control of the probability variation state ends as much as possible and to use a plurality of variation display units. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that prevents the occurrence of a specific disadvantage.

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. 8 and a second special symbol display 9),
The display result of the variable display in any of the plurality of variable display units is a predetermined specific display result (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”, which is a big hit symbol of the first special symbol display 8, (2) Special gaming state control means for controlling to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player when the special symbol display 9 is a big hit symbol “C, E, F, H, J”) (See, for example, the game control microcomputer, FIG. 7, the second special symbol process, S123, S124, etc. in FIG. 10),
The display result of the variable display in the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit is the special display result (for example, “5, 7”, the first special figure special display result (probability variable symbol)) among the specific display results. "C, E", the second special figure special display result (also known as a probable variation symbol)), after the specific gaming state controlled by the special display result has ended, Special game state control means (for example, game control) for controlling to a special game state (probability variation state, short time state) in which the probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed is higher than a normal state different from the specific game state Microcomputer, FIG. 7, second special symbol process, see FIG. 11, S133, FIG. 16, S172, etc.)
When the special gaming state control means controls the special gaming state, the display result of the variation display in the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit is the specific display result. Non-special display results other than special display results (for example, “1, 3, 9”, first special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation), “F, H, J”, second special figure non-special display When the result (also referred to as a non-probable variation symbol) is reached, special game state ending means for ending the control of the special game state and controlling it to the normal state (for example, a game control microcomputer, FIG. 7, second special symbol) A process machine, a process of clearing the probability variation flag in S136 without setting the first probability variation start flag in S133 of FIG. 11, and a second special symbol stop symbol setting process) (for example) , Pinball game machine 1, pachinko machines, image type game machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine),
Determining whether or not the display result of the variable display in the first variable display unit is the specific display result (for example, the game control microcomputer, FIG. 10), and the specific display result is the special display result First display result determining means for determining whether or not the non-special display result is to be used (for example, a game control microcomputer, S131 in FIG. 11);
Determination of whether or not the display result of the variable display in the second variable display unit is the specific display result (for example, the game control microcomputer, the second jackpot determination process similar to FIG. 10), and the specific display Second display for determining whether the result is the special display result or the non-special display result (for example, the game control microcomputer, the second special symbol stop symbol setting process similar to S131 in FIG. 11). A result determination means;
Based on the determination results of the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit, the plurality of types of identification information are subjected to variable display of each of the plurality of variable display units, and the display result is derived and displayed. Fluctuation control means for performing fluctuation control (fluctuation display) (for example, a game control microcomputer, FIG. 7, the second special symbol process, the first special symbol variation process and the second special symbol variation process in FIG. 14) When,
Fluctuation time data storage means (ROM 54, ROM) for storing a plurality of fluctuation time data indicating a fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display of the plurality of types of identification information in the plurality of kinds of fluctuation display sections to the display result being derived and displayed. FIG. 13) and
Fluctuation time data selection means (for example, FIG. 12, second fluctuation time setting process) for selecting one fluctuation time data from a plurality of types of fluctuation time data stored in the fluctuation time data storage means. ,
When the first display result determining unit determines that the non-special display result is the non-special display result (NO in S131 of FIG. 11), the variable time data selecting unit is the non-special time variable time as the variable time data. When it has a function (S145a, S145b in FIG. 12) for selecting data (8003H to 8006H) and the first display result determination means determines that the special display result is used (YES in S131 in FIG. 11) A function of selecting long variation time data (8001H) indicating a variation time (for example, 600 seconds) longer than the variation time indicated by the non-special time variation time data as the variation time in the first variation display unit ( When the first chance flag is set in S144 of FIG. 12, the chance time table is referred to in S144a. 146 8001h commands are set in, has the same) for the second change time setting process,
The fluctuation control means is the long fluctuation time data selected by the fluctuation time data selection means in the first fluctuation display section when it is determined by the first display result determination means that the special display result is obtained. (When a big hit due to a probable variation occurs as a display result of variation display of the first special symbol display 8, 600 seconds is set as the first special symbol process timer, and the second special symbol is displayed.) When a big hit due to a probability variation symbol occurs as a display result of the variation display of the display unit 9, a second special symbol process timer is set to 600 seconds, a chance effect).

  According to such a configuration, the fluctuation time data for specifying the fluctuation time is stored in advance, and among the stored fluctuation time data, it is determined as the special display result in the first fluctuation display unit. When the first variation display section determines that the special display result is not determined as the special display result, the long variation time data indicating the variation time longer than the variation time specified from the variation time data selected is the first variation. It has a function of selecting as variation time data of the display unit. For this reason, as compared with gaming machines that do not have such a function, it is possible to suppress the excitement of interest when the control of the special gaming state is completed as much as possible, and it is peculiar by having a plurality of variation display units. The occurrence of disadvantages can be prevented. In addition, when the variation control based on the long variation time data is performed, after the non-special display result is derived and displayed in the second variation display unit and the control of the special gaming state is finished, the first variation display unit Since it is guaranteed that the special display result is derived and displayed and is again controlled to the special game state, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, since variation time data for specifying a plurality of types of variation times is stored in advance, variation control based on the long variation time data is performed when it is determined that the result is a special display result without increasing the processing load. It can be done easily.

  (2) When the variation time data selection means selects the long variation time data, a specific effect display (special symbol display) that notifies that the variation control means is performing variation control based on the long variation time data The special effect display means (S152b in FIG. 14 and second special symbol variation processing in FIG. 14, Sub20 in FIG. 23, second decorative symbol in the same manner in the special effect display means for performing the variable display of the symbols lit in blue in the container, FIGS. 25 and 26) The same applies to the processing during fluctuation.

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the variation control based on the long variation time data is being performed.

(3) Determination numerical data update means (in FIG. 6) for updating determination numerical data (big hit determination random number) used for determining whether or not to obtain the specific display result within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 658). S24)
Determination numerical data extraction means for extracting the determination numerical data updated by the determination numerical data update means (the same applies to S102 in FIG. 8, the second start port switch passing process);
The normal state determination value (big hit determination value “7, 17”) used for determination by the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit in the normal state, and the first display result in the special gaming state Special state determination that is a determination value used for determination by the determination unit and the second display result determination unit, and includes a common determination value that is greater than the number of the normal state determination values and is the same as the normal state determination value Determination value storage means (ROM 54, FIG. 5 (a) jackpot determination table) for storing values (big hit determination values “7, 17, 107, 207, 307, 407, 507, 607, 117, 217”); Further comprising
When the special game state control means does not control the special game state, the first display result determination means and the second display result determination means extract the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction means. Is determined to match the normal state determination value stored in the determination value storage means, the display result of the variable display is determined to be the specific display result (S122, S124 in FIG. 10, the second jackpot determination The same applies to processing)
When the special gaming state is controlled by the special gaming state control unit, the first display result determination unit is configured so that the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction unit matches the special state determination value. Then, when it is determined, it is determined that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result (the same applies to S121 and S123 in FIG. 10 and the second jackpot determination process),
When the first display result determination unit determines that the determination numerical data matches the common determination value, the variation time data selection unit converts the long variation time data into the variation time in the first variation display unit. (In the first big hit determination process of FIG. 10, the first positive change big hit flag is set when it coincides with any one of “7, 17” which is both the big change judgment value at the time of probability change and the normal big hit decision value. The same is true for the second jackpot determination process.

  According to such a configuration, since the variation control based on the long variation time data is performed in the first variation display unit only when the common determination value is matched, the first variation display unit is based on the long variation time data. Although the gaming state after the variation control is performed is a gaming state that is not controlled to the special gaming state, the special display result is derived and displayed in the first variation display unit by matching with the special state determination value. Inconvenience can be prevented.

(4) Plural types of identification information that can be identified by each of them (for example, all 10 types of numeric symbols “0” to “9”, “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. 8 and a second special symbol display 9),
The display result of the variable display in any of the plurality of variable display units is a predetermined specific display result (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”, which is a big hit symbol of the first special symbol display 8, (2) Special gaming state control means for controlling to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player when the special symbol display 9 is a big hit symbol “C, E, F, H, J”) (For example, see the game control microcomputer, FIG. 7, the second special symbol process, FIG. 10, S123, S124, etc.)
The display result of the variable display in the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit is the special display result (for example, “5, 7”, the first special figure special display result (probability variable symbol)) among the specific display results. "C, E", the second special figure special display result (also known as a probable variation symbol)), after the specific gaming state controlled by the special display result has ended, Special game state control means (for example, game control) for controlling to a special game state (probability variation state, short time state) in which the probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed is higher than a normal state different from the specific game state Microcomputer, FIG. 7, second special symbol process, see FIG. 11, S133, FIG. 16, S172, etc.),
When the special gaming state control means controls the special gaming state, the display result of the variation display in the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit is the specific display result. Non-special display results other than special display results (for example, “1, 3, 9”, first special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation), “F, H, J”, second special figure non-special display When the result (also referred to as a non-probable variation symbol) is reached, special game state ending means for ending the control of the special game state and controlling it to the normal state (for example, a game control microcomputer, FIG. 7, second special symbol) A process machine, a process of clearing the probability variation flag in S136 without setting the first probability variation start flag in S133 of FIG. 11, and a second special symbol stop symbol setting process) (for example) , Pinball game machine 1, pachinko machines, image type game machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine),
Determining whether or not the display result of the variable display in the first variable display unit is the specific display result (for example, the game control microcomputer, FIG. 10), and the specific display result is the special display result First display result determining means for determining whether or not the non-special display result is to be used (for example, a game control microcomputer, S131 in FIG. 11);
Determination of whether or not the display result of the variable display in the second variable display unit is the specific display result (for example, the game control microcomputer, the second jackpot determination process similar to FIG. 10), and the specific display Second display for determining whether the result is the special display result or the non-special display result (for example, the game control microcomputer, the second special symbol stop symbol setting process similar to S131 in FIG. 11). A result determination means;
Based on the determination results of the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit, the plurality of types of identification information are subjected to variable display of each of the plurality of variable display units, and the display result is derived and displayed. Fluctuation control means for performing fluctuation control (fluctuation display) (for example, a game control microcomputer, FIG. 7, the second special symbol process, the first special symbol variation process and the second special symbol variation process in FIG. 14) When,
Fluctuation time data storage means (ROM 54, ROM) for storing a plurality of fluctuation time data indicating a fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display of the plurality of types of identification information in the plurality of kinds of fluctuation display sections to the display result being derived and displayed. FIG. 13) and
Fluctuation time data selection means (for example, FIG. 12, second fluctuation time setting process) for selecting one fluctuation time data from a plurality of types of fluctuation time data stored in the fluctuation time data storage means. ,
The variation time data selection unit is configured to display the second variation display unit when the variation display determined to be the non-special display result by the first display result determination unit is executed by the variation control unit. A variable display having a function of selecting non-special time variable time data (8001H) (S144a in FIG. 12) as the variable time data and having been determined to be the special display result by the first display result determining means. When executed by the fluctuation control means, short fluctuation time data (8003H to 8006H) indicating a fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time indicated by the non-special time fluctuation time data as the fluctuation time data in the second fluctuation display unit. ) Selection function (when the first chance flag is not set in S144 of FIG. 12), the process proceeds to S145a. Ri or the normal time table, time reduction table or by S145b, the one of the commands of the 8003H~8006H in S146 is referred to is set, have the same) for the second change time setting process,
The variation control means determines that the display result in the first variation display unit is the special display result by the first display result determination unit, and sets the special display result in the first variation display unit. When the fluctuation display is being executed, fluctuation control is performed based on the short fluctuation time data selected by the fluctuation time data selection means in the second fluctuation display section (the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8). As a result of the display, when a big hit due to a probable variation symbol occurs, 600 seconds is set as the first special symbol process timer and the variation display is performed, and the variation time of the variation display of the second special symbol display 9 is less than 600 seconds. Time is set as the second special symbol process timer).

  According to such a configuration, the fluctuation time data for specifying the fluctuation time is stored in advance, and among the stored fluctuation time data, the fluctuation display as a special display result in the first fluctuation display section. Is performed, the short variation time data indicating the variation time shorter than the variation time specified from the variation time data in the selected first variation display unit is used as the variation time data in the second variation display unit. Has a function to select. For this reason, as compared with gaming machines that do not have such a function, it is possible to suppress the excitement of interest when the control of the special gaming state is completed as much as possible, and it is peculiar by having a plurality of variation display units. The occurrence of disadvantages can be prevented. In addition, after the second variation display unit performs variation control based on the short variation time data, and after the non-special display result is derived and displayed in the second variation display unit and the control of the special gaming state is finished, the first variation is performed. Since it is guaranteed that the special display result is derived and displayed on the display unit and is again controlled to the special game state, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, since variation time data for specifying a plurality of types of variation times is stored in advance, variation control based on the short variation time data is performed when it is determined as a special display result without increasing the processing load. It can be done easily.

  (5) When the variation time data selection means selects the short variation time data, a specific effect display that informs that the variation control means is performing variation control based on the short variation time data (the other special display The specific effect display means (S152b in FIG. 14 and the second special symbol variation process in FIG. 14), which performs the variable display of the symbols lit in blue on the symbol display, FIGS. The same applies to the process during decorative symbol variation.

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the variation control based on the short variation time data is performed.

(6) Determination numerical data updating means (in FIG. 6) for updating the determination numerical data (big hit determination random number) used for determining whether or not to obtain the specific display result within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 658). S24)
Determination numerical data extraction means for extracting the determination numerical data updated by the determination numerical data update means (the same applies to S102 in FIG. 8, the second start port switch passing process);
The normal state determination value (big hit determination value “7, 17”) used for determination by the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit in the normal state, and the first display result in the special gaming state Special state determination that is a determination value used for determination by the determination unit and the second display result determination unit, and includes a common determination value that is greater than the number of the normal state determination values and is the same as the normal state determination value Determination value storage means (ROM 54, FIG. 5 (a) jackpot determination table) for storing values (big hit determination values “7, 17, 107, 207, 307, 407, 507, 607, 117, 217”); Further comprising
When the special game state control means does not control the special game state, the first display result determination means and the second display result determination means extract the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction means. Is determined to match the normal state determination value stored in the determination value storage means, the display result of the variable display is determined to be the specific display result (S122, S124 in FIG. 10, the second jackpot determination The same applies to processing)
When the special gaming state is controlled by the special gaming state control unit, the first display result determination unit is configured so that the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction unit matches the special state determination value. Then, when it is determined, it is determined that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result (the same applies to S121 and S123 in FIG. 10 and the second jackpot determination process),
The variation time data selection means determines that the determination numerical data matches the common determination value by the first display result determination means, and the variation control means determines the special display result in the first variation display section. A function for selecting the short variation time data as the variation time in the second variation display unit (in the first big hit determination process of FIG. 10, when YES in S120, In addition, the same is true for the second big hit determination process in which the first positive change big hit flag is set when it matches any of “7, 17”, which is the probability change big hit judgment value and the normal time big hit judgment value. Have.

  According to such a configuration, the variation control based on the short variation time data is performed in the second variation display unit only when it coincides with the common determination value. Therefore, the variation control is performed in the first variation display unit. Even though the later game state is a game state that is not controlled to the special game state, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the special display result is derived and displayed in the first variation display unit by matching with the special state determination value. be able to.

(7) A game medium detecting means (first start port switch 62, second start port switch) provided for each of the plurality of variation display portions, for detecting the entry of game media launched into the game area. 67)
To the game medium detecting means provided corresponding to at least one of the plurality of change display parts (for example, the second special symbol display 9) and provided corresponding to the one change display part. A variable winning device (variable winning device 17) that can change between a first state (open state) in which game media are likely to enter and a second state (closed state) in which game media are difficult to enter;
A normal variation display unit (normal symbol display) provided corresponding to the variable winning device and capable of performing variable display of a plurality of types of ordinary identification information (for example, “◯” and “×”) that can be identified by each. Vessel 12),
Normal fluctuation control means (for example, a game control microcomputer, FIG. 17) for performing normal fluctuation control for starting fluctuation display of the plurality of types of normal identification information in the normal fluctuation display section and deriving and displaying a display result;
When the display result of the fluctuation display derived and displayed in the normal fluctuation display unit by the normal fluctuation control means becomes a predetermined normal specific display result (for example, “◯”) (in S339 of FIG. 18B). When the winning flag is set), the variable winning device control means (S327 in FIG. 17) performs change control for changing the variable winning device corresponding to the normal variation display section from the second state to the first state. ), And
When the special gaming state control means controls the special gaming state, the normal fluctuation control means executes the normal display information of the plurality of types of normal identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. The function for performing the normal variation control by shortening the variation time compared to when the normal state is controlled (S351 in FIG. 19), and the variable winning device control means brings the variable winning device into the first state. It has at least one of a function (S363 in FIG. 19) for performing the change control by extending the time to be changed as compared with the time when it is controlled to the normal state.

  According to such a configuration, when being controlled in the special gaming state, the variable winning device increases the chance of changing to the first state or the time for changing to the first state. Can be extended. Thereby, the degree of advantage can be changed and the interest of the game can be improved depending on whether or not the variable display unit provided with the variable winning device is the first variable display unit. For example, when the variable winning device is provided corresponding to the second variation display unit, the second variation is compared to the case where the variable winning device is provided corresponding to the first variation display unit. Fluctuation display is easily performed on the display unit, and the ratio of control to the specific game state and the special game state can be increased.

  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; Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display in any one of the variable display units becomes a predetermined specific display result, and the first variation When the display result of the variable display in the display unit or the second variable display unit becomes a special display result among the specific display results, the specific gaming state controlled by the special display result is ended. After , Special game state control means for controlling to a special game state in which the probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed is higher than a normal state different from the specific game state, and the special game state control means The display result of the variable display in the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit is a non-special display result other than the special display result among the specific display results. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it has special gaming state ending means for ending control of the special gaming state and controlling to the normal state.

  First, an overall configuration of a bullet ball gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. 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 is a control for deriving and displaying a display result at an early stage by shortening the variable display time of the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and a normal symbol display 12 to be described later than usual. is there. 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, a probability variation symbol and a time-short symbol display result are obtained. As will be described later, not only a big hit occurs but also a 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 finished.

  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 means is a first reserved storage buffer (for example, a RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31 (see FIG. (See 3))). Below the first special symbol display 8, there is a first special symbol hold storage display 10 for notifying the player of the number of numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer as the hold storage means. Is provided. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as first start winning storage data.

  The first special symbol storage memory display 10 is composed of four LEDs. By lighting up the same number of LEDs as the number of random values stored in the first reservation storage buffer, the number is displayed. The player can be notified. In this embodiment, when the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer is less than 4, the display color is changed each time a hit ball is awarded to the first start winning opening 14), and the first special Each time the variable display on the symbol display 8 is started, the display area where the display color is changed is reduced by one.

  The random number value extracted by the second extraction means is a second reserved storage buffer (for example, a RAM 55 (see FIG. 5) mounted on the main board 31) as the second storage means within a range not exceeding the upper limit number of 4 in the extraction order. (See 3))). Below the second special symbol display 9, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 11 for informing the player of the number of numerical data stored in the second hold storage buffer as the hold storage means. Is provided. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as second start winning storage data.

  This second special symbol storage memory indicator 11 is composed of four LEDs, and by lighting up and displaying the same number of LEDs as the number of random values stored in the second reservation memory buffer, the number of the LEDs can be determined. The player can be notified. In this embodiment, whenever the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer is less than 4, the display color is changed every time a hit ball is awarded to the second start winning opening 16), and the second special Each time the variable display on the symbol display 9 is started, the display area where the display color is changed is reduced by one.

  The upper limit number of random values that can be stored in each of the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer is not limited to the above, and for example, the upper limit number is 20 (or an arbitrary integer from 0 to ∞). Also good. 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.

  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). If the left lamp marked with “◯” lights up 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 and the game ball is likely to win the second start winning port 16 ( (Also referred to as the first state). That is, the state of the variable winning device 17 changes from an unfavorable state (also referred to as a second state) to an advantageous state 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 state (reach) will be described. The reach state (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or part of the symbols have been displayed. Is a state in which the symbols are displayed in a synchronized manner while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbols.

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

  In addition, the reach state in the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k is defined as an effective line that is a hit when a predetermined symbol is stopped, and a part of the effective line is displayed. A state in which variation display is performed in a display area on an active line that has not been stopped when a predetermined symbol is stopped in the display area (for example, the first decoration variation display portion 8k, the second decoration variation) A state in which the same design is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas among the left, middle and right display areas in the display unit 9k, and the middle display area is still in a variable display state), and A state in which all or a part of the display area on the active line is synchronously displayed while forming all or a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the first decoration change display portion 8k, the second decoration change display) Part Left in k, 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 state 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.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when controlled to the probability variation state, the variation display is performed until a long variation display time elapses compared to the variation display time spent in the variation display in the normal state. There is. In this case, an effect different from normal is performed by the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, the first ornament variation display portion 8k, the second ornament variation display portion 9k, the lamp, the sound, and the like. May be. This production is called chance production. The chance effect will be described later in detail.

  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 of the first special symbol display 8 is not ready to start, the number of random numbers stored in the first hold memory buffer (for example, a big hit determination random number) is increased by 1, and the first special symbol hold The number of lighting LEDs in the memory display 10 is increased.

  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, a random number for jackpot determination) is increased by 1, and the second special symbol reserved The number of lighting LEDs in the memory display 11 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 opens the first big prize opening 21 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 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 includes a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a first special symbol hold storage display 10, and a second special symbol hold storage display 11 for the LED drive circuit 71. A drive signal for driving is output. The LED drive circuit 71 includes a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a normal symbol display 12, a first special symbol hold memory display 10, a second special symbol hold memory display 11, a normal A symbol holding memory display 18 is connected.

  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 formed with a circuit for informing the number of random numbers stored in the corresponding reserved storage buffer in each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display 11. Has been. The game control microcomputer outputs a drive signal to each of the first special symbol hold memory display 10 and the second special symbol hold memory display 11 according to a program to be described later and performs control. 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. The display control microcomputer (display control microcomputer (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port section (not shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command (Peripheral circuits not shown) 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 microcomputer operates in accordance with a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving an effect control command from the main board 31, a change display unit (first decoration change display unit) corresponding to the received command according to the received effect control command. 8k or the second decoration variation display section 9k) is controlled. 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 microcomputer 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.

  The display control microcomputer outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on the input of data from the display control microcomputer. 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 microcomputer, 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 several fluctuation | variation display parts 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). Is used to randomly determine whether the above-described reach state is formed during fluctuation display (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”) or not reach (hereinafter referred to as “non-reach out”). It is a random counter for reach determination for generating a random value to be generated. 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 in which 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 fluctuation 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.

  The jackpot determination table according to the present embodiment is a jackpot when the random number value extracted from R1 matches any of “7, 17” regardless of whether the game is in the normal gaming state or the probability variation state. The jackpot determination value is stored in advance so that the determination is performed.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining a reach determination table storing a reach determination value used for determining whether or not a reach state is to be 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 the game control main process and the timer interrupt process 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, first gate switch 61, first start port switch 62, first count switch 63, first V winning switch 64, clear switch 65, 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 random values stored in the first hold storage buffer is determined based on the number of lighted LEDs of the first special symbol hold storage display 10 according to the number of lighted LEDs. A process of notifying the number is performed by the number of lighting of the LEDs of the second special symbol storage memory display 11 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 microcomputer is performed (decorative symbol command control process: S28). Further, the normal symbol display 12 is driven to perform a process of outputting a drive signal for performing a variable display with the normal symbol (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 the number of pending storages (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. In addition, 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 (variation time data) of the variation display of the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 is set to the value of the random counter R4 for variation pattern extraction extracted at the time of start winning. In response, a selection is made from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns (variation time 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. By S100, it is determined whether or not the value of the reserved storage counter of the first reserved storage buffer is equal to or greater than the upper limit number “4”. The hold storage counter is a counter that holds a start condition that has been extracted and the extraction condition is satisfied but has not yet been used for the variable display because the hit ball has won the start, and is a random value that can be stored in the first hold storage buffer as described above. For example, the upper limit number is set to “4”. 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 of the first pending storage buffer by “1” is performed. Next, it progresses to S102 and the process which extracts the random value of random counter R1-R6 is made. Next, the control advances to S103, and control for storing each extracted value in the storage area corresponding to the value of the added hold storage counter is performed. 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 received from R1 to R6. Control is performed to extract and store in the first reserved 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. When the hold display flag is set to the on state, the LEDs of the first special symbol hold storage display 10 are lit up for the number of random values stored in the first hold storage buffer in S26 of FIG. After the process and the process of lighting and displaying the LED of the second special symbol hold storage display 11 for the number of random values stored in the second hold storage buffer, the hold display flag is set to the off state. Processing is done.

  According to the first start port switch passing process as described above, when the value of the hold storage counter of the first hold storage buffer is less than “4”, a random value is extracted from each of the random counters R1 to R6. The data used for the symbol variation display in the first special symbol display 8 is stored in a random number storage area corresponding to the reserved storage counter provided in the first reserved storage buffer. On the other hand, when the value of the reserved storage counter of the second reserved storage buffer is less than “4”, similarly in the second start port switch passing process included in the second special symbol process that is not shown, R1 to R6. Random number values are extracted from each random counter and stored in a random number storage area corresponding to a reserved storage counter provided in the second reserved storage buffer as data used for display of fluctuations of the symbols in the second special symbol display 9. Is done. Specifically, when the second start port switch 67 is turned on and the number of random values stored in the second reserved memory buffer (the number of reserved memories) has not reached the upper limit number, R1 to R6 Control for extracting and storing random numbers is performed.

  FIG. 9 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 (S111). 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 (S112). Specifically, the count value of the hold storage counter of the first hold storage buffer 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 in the first reserved memory buffer is not 0, a process of reading a random value corresponding to the reserved memory counter 1 of the first reserved memory buffer in the RAM 55 is performed in S113. In S112 in the second special symbol normal process, a process for confirming whether or not it is stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 is performed. When stored, a process of reading a random value corresponding to the hold storage counter 1 of the second hold storage buffer of the RAM 55 is 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 decrements the count value of the hold memory counter of the first hold memory buffer by 1, and corresponds the random value stored in the first hold memory buffer to the hold memory counter one smaller. Processing to shift to the area to be performed is performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a first jackpot determination process (S118). In the first big hit determination process, when it is determined to be a big hit, a process for setting a 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 S111, control is performed so that the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 is not started. . 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 S111 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 S112 to S119. Is not executed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first 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. When it is determined in S122 that the value is a big hit determination value, in S124, processing for setting a first non-probable change big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit that occurs at normal time is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is not the big hit determination value in S122, the big hit determination process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the probability change flag is set in S120, the big hit determination random number R1 read from the holding storage buffer in S113 is determined as the probability change big hit determination in the jackpot determination table described in FIG. Processing for determining whether or not the value is a value is performed.

  When it is determined in S121 that the value is a big hit determination value, in S123, a process of setting a first probability change big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit that occurs in the probability change state is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is not the big hit determination value in S121, the big hit determination process is terminated as it is out of order. It should be noted that the first probability change big hit flag and the first non-probability change big hit flag in the present embodiment are collectively referred to as a first big hit flag.

  Similarly, in the second big hit determination process, the probability variation flag is set, and when the probability change big hit determination value in the big hit determination table is set, the second probability change big hit flag is set and the probability variation flag is not set. First, the second non-probable change big hit flag is set when it is the normal big hit judgment value.

  FIG. 11 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, processing for determining whether or not the first big hit flag set in S123 or S124 of FIG. 10 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 determination random number R2 read from the first reserved storage buffer in S113 of FIG. 9 is an odd number. A determination process is performed.

  When it is determined in S131 that the number is an odd number, in S132a, 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 probability variation symbol is performed. In S132b, a process is performed to determine whether or not the first probability change big hit flag is set.

  When it is determined in S132b that the first probability change big hit flag is set, a process of setting a first chance flag in S132c and setting a first chance command in S132d is performed. The first chance flag is a flag for determining whether or not the chance effect is performed on the first special symbol display 8. The first chance command is a command output from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer when the chance effect is performed in the first decoration variation display unit 8k. Similarly, in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process, when the second big hit flag is set, the value of the big hit symbol determining random number R2 is an odd number, and the second probability change big hit flag is set. When the second chance flag and the second chance command are set, a chance effect is performed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display section 9k.

  Next, the first chance command set in S132d is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and is output to the display control microcomputer by the decorative symbol command control processing in S28. Thereby, a chance effect can be performed in the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k. In S133, a process of setting a first probability change start flag for controlling the probability change state after the big hit ends 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.

  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 R5 read from the first reserved 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 deviated symbol is performed based on the value of the random symbol R3 for deviating from those other than the big hit symbol.

  In S142, a process for setting a scheduled stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol determined in any of S132a, 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 microcomputer. 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. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first variation time setting process of S54. First, in S144, it is determined whether or not the first chance flag is set. When it is determined that the first chance flag is set when performing the notice effect regarding the end of the probability variation state, the variation time is determined with reference to the chance time table of the variation time table in S144a.

  The variation time table is shown in FIG. 13, and is divided into a chance time table, a normal time table, and a time reduction table. When the chance time table is referred to, the fluctuation time is determined to be a long time of 600 seconds regardless of the value of the extracted value of R4. As a result, when performing the chance effect, the variation time of the first special symbol display 8 is set to a long time of 600 seconds. The variation time table shown in FIG. 13 is stored in advance in the ROM 54 mounted on the game control microcomputer.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S144 that the first chance flag is not set, it is determined in S145 whether or not the probability variation flag is set. If the probability variation flag is set, the time reduction table of the variation time table is referred to in S145b. Referring to FIG. 13, the time reduction table is configured such that the variation time is 4 seconds corresponding to all the values of R4 from 0 to 5. As a result, when the probability variation flag is set, control for shortening the variation time is performed. Note that the time reduction table of the variable time table may be referred to even when the time reduction control is performed.

  If NO is determined in S145, the normal time table of the variation time table is referred to in S145a. Referring to FIG. 13, the normal time table of the fluctuation time table is divided into a case where the reach state occurs and a case where the reach state does not occur. When the reach state does not occur, all the values of R4 are set. On the other hand, the table data is configured so that the variation time is uniformly 6 seconds. On the other hand, when the reach state occurs, when the extracted value of R4 is 0, it is 6 seconds, when the extracted value of R4 is any one of 1-3, it is 20 seconds, and the extracted value of R4 is 4 or 5 In either case, the table data is configured so that the variation time is set to 30 seconds.

  Next, in S146, the command of the variation time determined in S144a, S145a, and S145b is set. Referring to FIG. 13, for example, if the variation time is 600 seconds, a command of 8001H is set. When the reach state occurs and the variation time is 20 seconds, a command of 8004H is set. The set command is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and is output to the display control microcomputer as a first decorative symbol variation pattern command by the decorative symbol command control processing in S28. Thereby, the variation time performed in the 1st special symbol display 8 and the variation time performed in the 1st decoration variation display part 8k can be made the same.

  Next, in S147, a time corresponding to the determined variation time is set in the first special symbol process timer. The first special symbol process timer is a timer for measuring the variation time of the first special symbol display 8. Referring to FIG. 13, for example, when the variation time is 600 seconds, a timer corresponding to 600 seconds is set. When the variation time is 4 seconds, a timer corresponding to 4 seconds is set. Similarly, in the second variation time setting process, when the second chance flag is set, the chance time table is referred to, and when the probability change flag is set, the time reduction table is referenced, and the second chance flag and the probability change flag are set. When neither of these is set, the normal time table is referred to, and a process for setting a command for the variable time is performed. Then, processing for setting the time according to the determined variation time in the second special symbol process timer is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability change state is controlled and a big hit due to the probability variation symbol occurs again due to the variation of the first special symbol indicator 8, the first special symbol indicator 8 has an emergency of 600 seconds. A long variation time is set. In addition, in the case where the state is controlled to the probability variation state, and when the big hit due to the probability variation symbol does not occur again due to the variation of the first special symbol indicator 8, the first special symbol indicator 8 has a very short variation time of 4 seconds. Is set.

  In the second variation time setting process, the same process as the first variation time setting process is performed. In the case where the state is controlled to the probability variation state, and when the big hit due to the probability variation symbol occurs again due to the variation of the second special symbol indicator 8, that is, when the second chance flag is set, the second special symbol indicator 9 Then, a very long fluctuation time of 600 seconds is set. Further, in the case where the state is controlled to the probability changing state, when the big special hit due to the probability changing symbol does not occur again due to the variation of the second special symbol display 9, the second special symbol display 9 has a very short variation time of 4 seconds. Is set.

  For this reason, when it is controlled to the probability variation state and a big hit by the probability variation symbol occurs again in the first special symbol display 8, the fluctuation display in which a big hit by the probability variation symbol occurs in the first special symbol display 8 Is performed once, the second special symbol display 9 is configured to be able to display a variable display repeatedly. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is controlled and when the second special symbol display unit 9 generates a big hit due to the probability variation symbol again, the second special symbol display unit 9 generates a big hit due to the probability variation symbol. While the variable display is performed once, the first special symbol display 8 is configured to be able to display the variable repeatedly many times. The variation time table is not limited to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14 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).

  Next, a process for determining whether or not the first chance flag is set is performed (S152a). When it is determined in S152a that the first chance flag has been set, the first special symbol display 8 is variably displayed in blue (S152b). On the other hand, when it is determined in S152a that it is not set, the first special symbol display 8 variably displays the symbol lit in red (S152c). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first chance flag is set, a chance effect is performed by lighting a blue display of the symbol to be variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol process timer has timed out (S153a). When it is determined in S153a that the first special symbol process timer has timed out, it is determined whether or not the first chance flag is set (S153b), and when it is set, the first chance flag is turned off. A setting process is performed (S153c).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S154). If the first big hit flag is set, the first big hit running flag is set (S155), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S56) ( S156). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in S153a, 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 second big hit execution flag is set, the special symbol process timer is not subtracted because the process 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 microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 executes control for interrupting the fluctuation display of the first decoration symbols 8a to 8c in the first decoration fluctuation display section 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.

  Similarly, in the second special symbol variation process, when the first big hit flag is not set and the second chance flag is set, the second special symbol display 9 lights up in blue. The chance effect is performed by variably displaying the displayed symbols. When the second special symbol process timer times out, when the second chance flag is set to the on state, it is set to the off state, and when the second big hit flag is set to the on state, the off state is set. The process of setting to is performed. Further, when the first big hit flag is set and the first big hit execution flag is set, the interruption flag is set to the on state, and thereafter the second special symbol process timer is not subtracted. Then, the process of interrupting the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 9 and the variation display on the second decoration variation display unit 9k is performed.

  FIG. 15 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 S162a, a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol on the first special symbol display 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, in S162b, processing for determining whether or not the probability variation flag is set is performed. When the probability variation flag is set, processing for clearing the probability variation flag is performed in S162c to end the probability variation state. .

  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 is set in S123 or S124 of FIG. 10 in the first special symbol normal process (S52), the first big hit start command is accepted. The address of the command transmission table 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 prize opening 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 microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first jackpot start command, the display control microcomputer 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).

  Similarly, in the second special symbol stop process, the second decorative symbol stop command is set, and the second special symbol display 9 is stopped and displayed with the scheduled stop symbol. When the second big hit flag is set, processing for setting a second big hit start command is performed.

  FIG. 16 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 first probability change start flag set in S133 of FIG. 11 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 a non-probable variation symbol other than the probability variation symbol, the process proceeds to S174.

  On the other hand, if the first probability change start flag is set, the first probability change start flag is cleared (S171), and the probability change 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 microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 receives the restart command, the display control microcomputer 80 performs control for restarting the variation display of the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the normal symbol process processing of S27. The CPU 56 determines whether or not the first or second gate switch detects the ball and is turned on (S320). If it is determined that the switch is on, gate switch passage processing is executed (S321). This gate switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  The CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the normal hold storage counter is equal to or higher than the upper limit “4” (S330). This normal reserved memory counter is a counter that holds and stores the starting passing balls that have passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 and are not yet used for the variable display by the normal symbol display 12. When the storage upper limit value is “4” or more, since no further storage is possible, the subroutine program for the gate switch passage processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is less than “4”, the CPU 56 adds and updates the normal hold storage counter by “1”, and extracts the value of the normal symbol per-determination random counter R6 (S332). Then, the extracted R6 value is stored in the random number storage area corresponding to the added ordinary hold storage counter (S333).

  Returning to FIG. 17, after making a determination of NO in S320 or performing the process of S321, the CPU 56 jumps to one of the processes of S322 to S327 depending on the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  S322 is a normal symbol normal process, S323 is a process of setting a scheduled stop symbol of the normal symbol display 12, S324 is a process of setting a variation time of the normal symbol display 12, and S325 is a normal symbol display 12. A process for controlling the variable display, S326 is a process for stopping the normal symbol display 12, and S327 is a process for controlling the electric tulip, that is, the variable winning device 17 to the open state (first state).

  FIG. 18B is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for normal symbol normal processing shown in S322. The CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the normal hold storage counter, that is, the normal hold storage number is “0” (S335). If it is “0”, this subroutine program ends. If it is not “0”, the value of the ordinary reserved memory counter (ordinary reserved memory number) corresponds to “1”, that is, the oldest normally reserved memory number. The random number value R6 stored in the random number storage area is called (S336). Then, the normal hold storage counter is updated by subtracting “1”, and the contents of the random number storage area are shifted one by one accordingly (S337).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the called random number R6 matches the hit determination value (eg, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11) (S338). If they do not match, the process proceeds to S340, but if they match, a hit flag is set (S339). Next, the normal symbol process flag is switched to the variable time setting process (S340). By switching the normal symbol process to the variation time setting process, the normal symbol variation time setting process of S324 is executed at the next execution after the elapse of 2 msec.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the normal symbol variation time setting process of S324. First, in order to determine whether or not the probability variation state is controlled, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S350).

  When the probability variation flag is set, a shortened variation time (for example, 4 seconds) is set as the variation time of the normal symbol display 12 (S351). As a result, the normal symbol display 12 has a short fluctuation time, and the short time control is performed. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is not set, the standard time (29.2 seconds) is set as the variation time of the normal symbol display 12 (S352). Next, the normal symbol process flag is switched to the normal symbol variation process (S353). When the normal symbol process is switched to the normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol variation process of S325 is executed in the next execution after the elapse of 2 msec.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the normal symbol stop process of S326.

  First, it is determined whether or not the hit flag set in S339 of FIG. 18 is set (S360). When the winning flag is set, the left lamp with “◯” is turned on, and a process of stopping and displaying the winning symbol is performed (S361).

  Next, processing for determining whether or not the probability variation flag is set to the on state is performed (S362). When the probability variation flag is set, a process of setting 5 as an opening timer T for specifying the time for which the variable winning device 17 is opened is performed (S363). On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is not set, a process of setting 2 as the release timer T is performed (S364). In this embodiment, when 5 is set as the opening timer T, the variable winning device 17 is controlled to be open for 5 seconds, and when 2 is set as the opening timer T, the variable winning device 17 is Controlled to open for 2 seconds.

  Next, the normal symbol process flag is switched to the electric tulip opening process (S365). When the normal symbol process is switched to the electric tulip opening process, the electric tulip opening process of S327 is executed in the next execution after the elapse of 2 msec. In the electric tulip opening process, the variable winning device 17 is controlled to be opened until the opening timer T set in S363 or S364 elapses.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S360 that the hit flag is not set, the right lamp marked with “X” is turned on in S366, and a process of stopping display with the off symbol is performed (S366). Next, the normal symbol process flag is switched to the normal symbol normal process (S367). When the normal symbol process is switched to the normal symbol normal process, the normal symbol normal process of S322 is executed in the next execution after the elapse of 2 msec.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control microcomputer. 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 microcomputer shifts to a loop process for confirming monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (Sub2). When a timer interrupt occurs, the display control microcomputer sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the display control microcomputer 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 microcomputer first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: Sub4). In the present embodiment, when the first chance command is received from the game control microcomputer, the first decoration chance display section 8k sets the first decoration chance flag for performing the chance effect to the ON state and displays the chance screen. A process of setting a first chance screen start timer for specifying the display timing is performed. Similarly, when the second chance command is received, the second decoration chance flag for performing the chance effect is set to the on state and the second chance screen start timer is set in the second decoration variation display section 9k. Processing is performed.

  Next, the display control microcomputer performs a first display control process for performing display control 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 microcomputer performs a second display control 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 microcomputer 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. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a first display control process processing program executed by the display control microcomputer 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 microcomputer. Set when done.

  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. 23 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 pattern changing process, the display control microcomputer determines whether or not the first decorative chance flag that is set when the first chance command is received is set to ON (Sub 19). If the first chance screen start timer for specifying the timing for starting the background screen display of the chance screen is set to a value equal to or less than “0” (Sub20a), “0” is determined. When the value is not below, that is, when the first chance screen start timer has not yet elapsed, “1” is subtracted from the value of the first chance screen start timer (Sub20b). When it is determined that the value is equal to or less than “0”, processing for setting the chance screen as the background screen is performed (Sub20c). Thereby, the chance effect can be performed in the first decoration variation display portion 8k by performing the variation display of the first decoration pattern with the chance screen as the background. Similarly, in the second decorative symbol variation processing, it is determined whether or not the second decorative chance flag that is set when the second chance command is received is set to ON. Next, it is determined whether or not the second chance screen start timer for specifying the timing for starting the background screen display of the chance screen is a value equal to or less than “0”, and is not equal to or less than “0”. Sometimes, “1” is subtracted from the value of the second chance screen start timer. By setting the chance screen as the background screen when it is determined that the value is “0” or less, the second decoration variation display is performed by performing the variation display of the second decoration pattern with the chance screen as the background. A chance effect can be performed in the section 9k. The chance effect screen will be described later with reference to FIGS. On the other hand, when it is determined in Sub 19 that the first decoration chance flag is not set to the on state, the first decoration symbol is displayed in a variable manner with the normal screen as the background.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation interruption flag is set (Sub21). If it is confirmed that the fluctuation interruption flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the interruption command is received (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 microcomputer 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 change restart display indicating that the change display of the first decorative symbol is restarted in the first decorative change display portion 8k. (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 obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timers and display control execution data. The display control microcomputer selects process data corresponding to the selected variation pattern command and refers to the process data. Control is performed to variably display the first decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer.

  If it is confirmed that the first variation time timer has timed out (Sub30a), the first decoration chance flag is turned off (Sub30b), the monitoring timer is started (Sub31), and the first process flag is set to the first value. It is updated to a value corresponding to 1 decoration 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 microcomputer performs control to interrupt the fluctuation display in the other fluctuation display section. In addition, when the big hit gaming state is finished, a restart command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control microcomputer resumes the suspended change display 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 microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 may be configured to interrupt and resume the decoration pattern variation without transmitting a resume 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 microcomputer performs control for interrupting the variation display of the decorative symbols on the other variation display section. 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 microcomputer performs control for resuming the variation display of the decorative symbol on the other variation display portion that has been suspended.

  FIG. 24 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, a display mode on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k when the chance effect is performed when the probability variation state is controlled will be described. 25 and 26 are diagrams illustrating examples of display modes on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k when the chance effect is performed.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k of FIG. 25A, “123” is stopped and displayed as a combination of decoration symbols. The combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed is stopped and displayed by Sub41 in FIG. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, “ABC” is stopped and displayed as a combination of decoration symbols.

  In the first decoration variation display section 8k in FIG. 25B, the variation display is started. The variation display starts when the first variation time timer is set by Sub12 on the basis of the variation pattern of the ornament symbol determined in Sub11 of FIG. 22 when the effect control command including the first ornament symbol variation pattern command is received. Is done. Similarly, in the second decoration variation display unit 9k, the second variation time timer is set based on the variation pattern of the decorative design determined by receiving the effect control command including the second decorative design variation pattern command. A new variable display has begun.

  In FIG. 25B, when the display control microcomputer receives the 8006H command as the first decorative symbol variation pattern command and the 8001H command as the second decorative symbol variation pattern command, the variation display is started. Will be described. Therefore, it is assumed that 4 seconds is set as the first variation time timer and 600 seconds is set as the second variation time timer. This is because the time reduction table is referred to in S145b of FIG. 12, and the command 8006H is set in S146. Further, the second chance flag is set (S132c in FIG. 11) in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process (see FIG. 11), and the chance time table is referenced in the second variation time setting process (see FIG. 12) (see FIG. 11). 12 S144a) and 8001H commands are set (S146 in FIG. 12). Therefore, the first special symbol display 8 is lit in red and displayed in a variable manner in S152c of FIG. Further, in the second special symbol display 9, the second special symbol variation process (see S152b in FIG. 14) is lit and displayed in blue to perform variation display.

  The first decoration variation display portion 8k in FIG. 25C shows a display state when the variation display started in FIG. 25B is continuously performed. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the probability variation pattern “A” is stopped and displayed in the left display area and the right display area, and the display state is shown when reach has occurred.

  In the first decoration variation display section 8k in FIG. 25D, it is determined that the first variation time timer has timed out by Sub 30a in FIG. 23, and “234” is stopped and displayed as a combination of decoration symbols in Sub 41 in FIG. ing. Further, in the second decoration variation display portion 9k, “chance time!” Informing that the chance effect is being produced is displayed in the center of the screen, and the second decoration pattern started in FIG. 25B is displayed. The variable display is reduced and displayed at the bottom right of the screen.

  Thereafter, in the first decoration variation display section 8k, when the command 8006H is received as the first decoration symbol variation pattern command, a new variation display is started as shown in FIGS. 25 (e) and (g). ing. Further, as 4 seconds as the first variation time timer set based on the first decorative symbol variation pattern command has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 25 (f) and FIG. 26 (h), as a combination of decorative symbols. “345” and “456” are stopped and displayed. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, since the 600 seconds set as the second variation time timer has not yet elapsed as described in FIG. 25B, the chance effect is continuously performed.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k of FIG. 26 (i), a new variation display is started. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the chance effect is continuously performed.

  In FIG. 26 (i), the display control microcomputer uses a first decoration non-probable symbol command for causing the first ornament variation display unit 8k to stop and display a non-probable symbol (even symbol, etc.) Referring to FIGS. 26 (j) to 26 (n), a description will be given of a case where variation display is started by receiving the 8005H command as the first decorative symbol variation pattern command. This is because the time reduction table is referred to in S145b of FIG. 12, and the command 8006H is set in S146. Therefore, the first special symbol display 8 is lit in red and displayed in a variable manner in S152c of FIG.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k of FIG. 26 (j), the non-probability variation symbol “8” is stopped and displayed in the left display region and the right display region, and the display state is shown. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the chance effect is continuously performed.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k of FIG. 26 (k), the display state is shown when the double eye of the non-probability variable symbol “8” is stopped and a big hit due to the non-probability variable symbol occurs. At this time, the first special symbol display 8 similarly displays the non-probable variation symbol. In the second special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14), since the first big hit execution flag is set to the on state, an interruption flag and an interruption command are set (see S159 and S160). Thus, in the subsequent second special symbol variation process, the process of subtracting 1 from the second special symbol process timer (see S151) is not performed. The interruption process is similarly performed in the second decorative symbol variation process. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the chance effect is continuously performed. Thereafter, the big hit game is performed in the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k in FIG. 26 (l), the display state when the big hit game generated in FIG. 26 (k) is ended is shown. At this time, in the first big hit end process of FIG. 16, since the first probability variation start flag is not set, the processing ends without setting the probability variation flag in S172. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the display of “during the chance time” is deleted, and the second decoration symbol variation display is performed in the center of the screen. In the second decoration variation display section 9k, the probability variation pattern “A” is stopped and displayed in the left display area and the right display area, and the display state is shown.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k of FIG. 26 (m), a new variation display is started. In the second ornament variation display unit 9k, it is determined that the second variation time timer has timed out in the second ornament symbol variation process, and the probability variation symbol “A” is displayed as a combination of ornament symbols in the second ornament symbol stop waiting process. This shows the display state when the big eyes are stopped and a big hit occurs due to the probability variation pattern. At this time, in the second special symbol display 9, the probability variation symbol is similarly derived and displayed. Further, in the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 14, since the second big hit execution flag is set to the on state, the interruption flag and the interruption command are set in S159 and S160. Thus, in the subsequent first special symbol variation process, the process of subtracting 1 from the first special symbol process timer is not performed in S151. Similarly, the interruption process is performed in the first decorative symbol variation process.

  The first decoration variation display portion 8k in FIG. 26 (n) shows a display state when the variation display is performed. The second decoration variation display portion 9k shows a display state when the big hit that occurred in FIG. At this time, in the second big hit end process (see FIG. 16), since the second probability variation start flag is not set, the probability variation flag is set (S172), and the probability variation state is controlled.

  Next, in FIG. 26 (i), the display control microcomputer uses a first decoration probability changing symbol command for causing the first decoration variation display unit 8k to stop and display the odd-numbered symbols (odd symbols, etc.) The case where the variable display is started by receiving the 8001H command as one decorative pattern variation pattern command will be described with reference to FIGS. This is because the first chance flag is set in S132c of FIG. 11, the chance time table is referred to in S144a of FIG. 12, and the 8001H command is set in S146. Therefore, the first special symbol display 8 is lit and displayed in blue by S152b in FIG.

  In the first decoration variation display section 8k of FIG. 26 (o), the probability variation symbol “7” is stopped and displayed in the left display area and the right display area, and the display state is shown. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the display of “during the chance time” is deleted, and the second decoration symbol variation display is performed in the center of the screen. In the second decoration variation display section 9k, the probability variation pattern “A” is stopped and displayed in the left display area and the right display area, and the display state is shown.

  In the first decoration variation display section 8k in FIG. 26 (p), “chance time!” For notifying that the chance effect is being produced is displayed in the center of the screen, and the first start started in FIG. 26 (i). A variation display of one decorative pattern is displayed in a reduced size in the lower right part of the screen. In the second ornament variation display unit 9k, it is determined that the second variation time timer has timed out in the second ornament symbol variation process, and the probability variation symbol “A” is displayed as a combination of ornament symbols in the second ornament symbol stop waiting process. This shows the display state when the big eyes are stopped and a big hit occurs due to the probability variation pattern. At this time, in the second special symbol display 9, the probability variation symbol is similarly derived and displayed. Further, in the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 14, since the second big hit execution flag is set to the on state, the interruption flag and the interruption command are set in S159 and S160. Thus, in the subsequent first special symbol variation process, the process of subtracting 1 from the first special symbol process timer is not performed in S151. Similarly, the interruption process is performed in the first decorative symbol variation process.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k of FIG. 26 (q), the chance effect continues because 600 seconds set as the first variation time timer has not yet elapsed as described in FIG. 25 (i). It is done. The second decoration variation display portion 9k shows a display state when the big hit game generated in FIG. At this time, in the second big hit end process (see FIG. 16), since the second probability variation start flag is set, the probability variation flag is set (see S172), and the probability variation state is controlled.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k in FIG. 26 (r), since the 600 seconds set as the first variation time timer has not yet elapsed as described in FIG. 25 (i), the chance effect continues. It is done. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, a new variation display is started. In the first decoration variation display portion 8k, a big hit due to the probability variation pattern occurs. Therefore, even if the second variation variation display unit 9k stops and displays the non-probability symbol doublet until the first variation variation display unit 8k stops and displays the probability variation symbol, the probability variation state ends. In the first decoration variation display portion 8k, since the double eye of the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed, the probability variation state is controlled again.

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

  (1) In the embodiment described above, the first chance flag is set in S132c of FIG. 11 when the probability variation state is controlled and it is determined by the first special symbol display 8 that the symbol is a probability variation symbol. Until the first special symbol display 8 displays the probability variation symbol, the chance effect of performing the variable display on the second special symbol display 9 is performed a plurality of times. Therefore, as compared with the case where the chance effect is not performed, even if the non-probable variation symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the probability variation state is ended, the probability variation symbol is subsequently derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8. Since it is guaranteed to be controlled again in the probability variation state, it is possible to suppress the excitement of the player's interest when the probability variation state ends as much as possible, and it is peculiar by having multiple special symbol indicators The occurrence of disadvantages can be prevented. In addition, the entertainment of the game can be improved by performing the chance effect. When the second special symbol display unit 9 is controlled to be in a probability variation state and is determined to be a probability variation symbol, the second chance flag is set, and the second special symbol display unit 9 derives and displays the probability variation symbol. By the time, the chance effect of performing variable display a plurality of times is performed on the first special symbol display 8. For this reason, there exists the same effect mentioned above.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the ROM 54 stores a plurality of types of variation times in advance as described with reference to FIG. Then, in the first variation time setting process or the second variation time setting process, a variation time longer than the variation time selected when the chance flag is not set among the variation times stored in the ROM 54 is changed with certainty thereafter. A chance effect can be performed by selecting it as a variation time of a special symbol display for deriving and displaying symbols. For this reason, a chance effect can be easily performed without increasing the processing burden of the game control microcomputer.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when being controlled to the probability variation state, by setting the shortened variation time in S351 of FIG. 19, the chance that the variable winning device 17 is changed to the open state is increased, and By setting 5 as the open timer in S363 in FIG. 20, the time during which the state is changed to the open state can be extended. Thus, the chance effect is performed on the first special symbol display 8 and on the second special symbol display 9 corresponding to the second start winning opening 16 provided with the variable winning device 17. The degree of advantage can be changed depending on when the game is played, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Specifically, when the chance effect is performed on the first special symbol display 8, since the variable display is normally performed on the second special symbol display 9, the variable winning device 17 is controlled to be in the open state. Even if it becomes easier for the game ball to win the 2-start winning opening 16, the possibility of a useless win for a player who is not used for variable display on the second special symbol display 9 is reduced. On the other hand, when the chance effect is being performed on the second special symbol display 9, the variable display of the variable winning device 17 is controlled to be in the open state because the second special symbol display 9 displays a variation with a long variation time. Even if it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening 16, there is a high possibility that a winning that is not used for the variable display on the second special symbol display 9 will be generated. That is, there is a possibility that a winning that is useless for the player will occur. The chance effect is performed on the second special symbol display 9 as compared with the case where the chance effect is performed on the first special symbol display 8. The time is higher. Thus, depending on which special symbol display is used for the chance effect, the degree of advantage can be changed and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the chance effect is being performed, the symbol that is lit in blue on the special symbol display is variably displayed, or the decoration variation as described with reference to FIGS. Since the “chance time” display is performed on the display unit, the player can easily recognize it.

  (5) 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.

  (6) For example, when YES is obtained in S150 and S157 of the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 14, 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.

  (7) 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, the display control microcomputer, on the basis of the received decorative design variation pattern command, displays the decorative design in the first or second decorative variation display portion provided corresponding to each of the first or second special design display. The variation pattern used for the variation display and the 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 the stop symbol. Thereby, the control burden by CPU56 can be reduced and many variations can be produced.

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

  (1) In the embodiment described above, by selecting a variation time longer than the variation time determined in S146 when the first chance flag is not set as the variation time of the first special symbol display 8. The example in which the chance effect is performed in the first special symbol display 8 has been described. Similarly, the second special symbol display is selected by selecting a variation time longer than the variation time determined when the second chance flag is not set (see S146) as the variation time of the second special symbol display 9. An example of performing a chance effect in the vessel 9 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by selecting a variation time shorter than the variation time determined in S146 when the first chance flag is not set as the variation time of the second special symbol display 9, You may make it perform a chance effect in the symbol display 8. FIG. Similarly, by selecting a variation time shorter than the variation time determined when the second chance flag is not set (see S146) as the variation time of the first special symbol display 8, You may make it perform a chance effect in the symbol display 9. FIG. That is, the ROM 54 stores in advance a plurality of types of variation times so that when the chance time table is referred to, the variation time shorter than when other tables are referenced is determined in S146. Then, in the first variation time setting process or the second variation time setting process, the variation time shorter than the variation time selected when the chance flag is not set among the variation times stored in the ROM 54 is changed to a certain value thereafter. You may comprise so that a chance effect may be performed by selecting as a variation time of special symbol displays other than the special symbol display which derives and displays a symbol. As a result, chance effects can be easily performed without increasing the processing burden of the game control microcomputer.

  Specifically, the variation time is set so that the variation time determined when referring to the time reduction table is 10 seconds, and the variation time determined when referring to the chance time table is 1 second. The table is stored in the ROM 54. Then, in S144 of FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the second chance flag is set. When the second chance flag is set, the chance time table is referred to in S144a, and 1 second is set as the variation time in S146. It may be configured to be determined. Similarly, in the second variation time setting process, it is determined whether or not the first chance flag is set. When the first chance flag is set, the chance time table is referred to as the variation time. You may comprise so that 1 second may be determined. As a result, for example, when a chance effect is performed on the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9 can display a variable display 10 times at the maximum.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the variation time in the special symbol display that performs the chance effect is set longer than the variation time of other special symbol displays, or other than the special symbol display that performs the chance effect. The example in which the chance effect is performed by setting the change time in the special symbol display of the time to be shorter than the change time of the special symbol display that performs the chance effect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the subtraction of the variation time of the special symbol display that performs the chance effect is interrupted until a predetermined number of times the variable symbol is displayed on the special symbol display other than the special symbol display that performs the chance effect. It may be configured. Such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first special symbol variation process (S55) in the modification. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the second chance flag is set (S148). That is, it is determined whether or not the chance effect is performed on the second special symbol display 9. If it is set, the first variation counter is incremented by 1 (S149). The first variation counter is stored in the RAM 55 and is used for specifying the number of times the variation display is performed on the first special symbol display 8 when the chance special effect is performed on the second special symbol display 9. It is a counter.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit flag is set (S150). When the second big hit flag is not set, a process for determining whether or not the first chance flag is set is performed (S152a). When it is determined in S152a that the first chance flag has been set, the first special symbol display 8 is variably displayed in blue (S152b).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second variation counter added in the second special symbol variation process (see S149) has reached 30 when the first chance flag is set (S152d). If it is determined that it has reached 30, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (S152e). If it is determined that the number has not reached 30, the process proceeds to S153a.

  When it is determined in S152a that the first chance flag is not set, the first special symbol display 8 is variably displayed in red (S152c) and the first special symbol process timer is displayed in S152e. 1 is subtracted and the process proceeds to S153a.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol process timer has timed out (S153a). When it is determined in S153a that the first special symbol process timer has timed out, it is determined whether or not the first chance flag is set (S153b), and when it is set, the first chance flag is turned off. The setting is performed (S153c), and the second variation counter is reset (S153d). Note that the processing of S154 to S160 is the same as the processing of S154 to S160 in FIG.

  As described above, when the first chance flag is set, the first special symbol process timer is not subtracted in S152e until the second fluctuation counter reaches 30 in S152d. For this reason, when the chance special effect is performed on the first special symbol display 8, if the variable special display is not performed at least 30 times or more on the second special symbol display 9, the chance effect ends, and the first special symbol is finished. The display 8 can be controlled so that the display result is not derived and displayed. Similarly, in the second special symbol variation process as a modified example, when the second chance flag is set, the first special symbol process timer is subtracted until the first variation counter reaches 30 (see S152d). (See S152e). Similarly, in the first decorative symbol variation processing and the second decorative symbol variation processing, when the chance effect is performed, the decoration variation display unit 30 other than the ornament variation display unit in which the chance effect is performed is displayed. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may not subtract from fluctuation | variation time until a time fluctuation display is performed.

  Such a configuration can also be expressed as follows. Number-of-times counting means (S149 in FIG. 27) that counts the number of times the variation control is performed in the second variation display section after the first variation display section starts variation display of the plurality of types of identification information. The same applies to the second special symbol variation processing), and the adjustment control means displays the display result on condition that the number of times counted by the number of times counting means has reached a predetermined number (for example, 30 times). By derivation and display, variation control based on long variation time data or variation control based on short variation time data is performed.

  Such a configuration can also be expressed as follows. Fluctuation time data selection means for selecting fluctuating time data indicating a fluctuating time from when the fluctuating display of the plurality of types of identification information is started to when a display result is derived and displayed, from a plurality of predetermined fluctuating time data (For example, FIG. 12, second variation time setting process) and variation time measuring means for measuring the variation time indicated by the variation time data selected by the variation time data selection means (for example, S152e, second of FIG. 27) (Variable time setting process) and a fluctuating time determining means for determining whether or not the fluctuating time measured by the fluctuating time measuring means has passed (for example, S153a in FIG. 27, second varying time setting process). The variation control means starts the variation display of the plurality of types of identification information in each of the plurality of variation display units, and the variation time determination means When it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, a display result is derived and displayed (FIG. 15, second special symbol stop process), and the variation time measuring means is brought into the special gaming state by the special gaming state control means. When the first special display result determining means determines that the special display result is the special display result, the first variable display unit starts the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information. Until the fluctuation control is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times) in the second fluctuation display section, the measurement of the fluctuation time in the first fluctuation display section is interrupted (for example, NO in S152d in FIG. (Variation time setting process), measurement of the variation time is resumed after the variation control is performed a predetermined number of times in the second variation display section (for example, YES in S152d of FIG. Dynamic time setting process) interruption resumption control is performed, and the adjustment control means indicates that the fluctuation time has been elapsed by the fluctuation time determination means after the interruption resumption control is performed by the fluctuation time measurement means. When the determination is made, the display result is derived and displayed, whereby the variation control based on the long variation time data or the variation control based on the short variation time data is performed.

  With the above configuration, it is not necessary to previously store the fluctuation time in the ROM 54 when the fluctuation control based on the long fluctuation time data or the fluctuation control based on the short fluctuation time data is performed. In addition, the same effects as described above can be achieved. It should be noted that the upper limit number of reserved storage numbers may be set as the predetermined number of times.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, in S121 of FIG. 10, the big hit determination random number R1 is “7, 107, 207” which is the probability change big hit determination value of the big hit determination table described with reference to FIG. , 307, 407, 507, 607, 17, 117, 217 ", it is determined whether or not they match, and if they match, the first positive variation big hit flag is set in S123. Then, when it is determined in S131 that a jackpot due to the probability variation symbol is generated and when the first probability variation jackpot flag is set, the first chance flag is set, and the first special symbol indicator 8 is set. An example of performing a chance effect was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random number R1 for jackpot determination is either “7, 17” which is the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change in the jackpot determination table described in FIG. It may be configured to set the first probability change big hit flag when they match. In other words, the chance effect may be performed on condition that the jackpot determination random number R1 matches the common jackpot determination value in the probability variation state and the normal state. Such a configuration can also be expressed as follows. The adjustment control means further includes the first specific display result determination means when the numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction means matches the normal state determination value and the display result of the variable display is the specific display result. When the determination is made, variation control based on the long variation time data or variation control based on the short variation time data is performed. According to such a configuration, variation control based on the long variation time data or variation control based on the short variation time data is performed only when it matches the normal state determination value. Even if the gaming state after the variation control based on the variation time data is a gaming state that is not controlled to the special gaming state, the first variation display unit displays the special state by matching the special state determination value. The inconvenience that the display result is derived and displayed can be prevented.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when both the first chance flag and the second chance flag are set to the on state at the same time, the variation time set for each special symbol display has elapsed. The example in which the special display result is derived and displayed later or after the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times on another special symbol display device has been described. However, not limited to this, when both the first chance flag and the second chance flag are set to the on state at the same time, the chance flag set later is forcibly cleared and corresponds to the chance flag. The chance effect may not be performed on the special symbol display. In addition, when the first chance flag or the second chance flag is already set to the on state, the other chance flags are controlled not to be set to the on state, and a chance effect is produced at the same time on a plurality of special symbol displays. It may be configured not to be performed. Thereby, chance production is performed in a plurality of special symbol displays, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the variable display is not easily performed in any special symbol display.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, when a chance effect is performed on one special symbol display, even if a big hit due to an uncertain change symbol occurs on the other special symbol display, the chance effect If the fluctuation time set in the special symbol display has not passed, or if the fluctuation display has not been performed a predetermined number of times on another special symbol display, the special symbol display An example in which a jackpot of a probabilistic variation pattern does not occur has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a chance effect is performed on one special symbol display and a big hit due to an uncertain variable symbol occurs on the other special symbol display, the special that the chance effect is performed. Even if the fluctuation time set in the symbol display has not elapsed, or even if the special symbol display has not been changed for a predetermined number of times, the special symbol display will generate a big hit for the probable variation symbol. You may comprise. As a result, the jackpots are continuously generated and the probability change state can be controlled again immediately after the probability change state is completed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the special symbol is a numeric symbol or alphabet is shown as an example. However, the special symbol 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.

  (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 9 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. An example has been described in which the display control microcomputer determines the variation pattern from the ornament design variation pattern command received when the variation display unit starts the variation display of the ornament design, and controls display of the ornament design. 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 the gaming machine including the display unit has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, it is possible to start the game by setting the bet number for one game, and the display result of the variable display unit is derived and displayed. Thus, a slot machine or the like in which one game is completed and a predetermined prize can be generated according to the display result of the variable display unit may be used.

  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 is applicable 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 the 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 flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st jackpot determination process. 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 fluctuation time setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation time table. 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 an example of a normal symbol process process (A) is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a gate switch passage process, (b) is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer 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 which shows an example of the display mode in the 1st decoration fluctuation | variation display part 8k and the 2nd decoration fluctuation | variation display part 9k when a chance effect is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in the 1st decoration fluctuation | variation display part 8k and the 2nd decoration fluctuation | variation display part 9k when a chance effect is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a modification.

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  14 1st start winning opening, 16 2nd starting winning opening, 8 1st special symbol display, 9 2nd special symbol display, 8k 1st decoration fluctuation display section, 9k 2nd decoration fluctuation 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 (7)

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 each identifiable;
Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when a display result of the variable display in any one of the plurality of change display units becomes a predetermined specific display result;
When the display result of the variable display in the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit becomes a special display result among the specific display results, the special display result is controlled. A special gaming state control means for controlling a special gaming state in which a probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed after the specific gaming state is finished is higher than a normal state different from the specific gaming state;
When the special gaming state control means controls the special gaming state, the display result of the variation display in the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit is the specific display result. When a non-special display result other than a special display result is reached, a special gaming state ending means for ending the control of the special gaming state and controlling to the normal state,
Determining whether the display result of the variable display in the first variable display unit is the specific display result, and determining whether the specific display result is the special display result or the non-special display result First display result determination means for performing
Determining whether the display result of the variable display in the second variable display unit is the specific display result, and determining whether the specific display result is the special display result or the non-special display result Second display result determination means for performing
Based on the determination results of the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit, the plurality of types of identification information are subjected to variable display of each of the plurality of variable display units, and the display result is derived and displayed. Variation control means for performing variation control;
A variation time data storage means for storing a plurality of types of variation time data indicating a variation time from the start of variation display of the plurality of types of identification information in the plurality of types of variation display units to display and display a display result;
Fluctuation time data selection means for selecting one fluctuation time data from a plurality of types of fluctuation time data stored in the fluctuation time data storage means,
The variable time data selecting means has a function of selecting non-special time variable time data as the variable time data when the first display result determining means determines that the non-special display result is obtained, and When it is determined by the first display result determination means that the special display result is obtained, long variation time data indicating a variation time longer than the variation time indicated by the non-special time variation time data is represented by the first variation display unit. Has a function to select as the fluctuation time in
The fluctuation control means is the long fluctuation time data selected by the fluctuation time data selection means in the first fluctuation display section when it is determined by the first display result determination means that the special display result is obtained. A game machine characterized by performing fluctuation control based on the game machine.   Specific effect display means for performing a specific effect display for notifying that the variation control means is performing variation control based on the long variation time data when the variation time data selection means selects the long variation time data; The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: Determination numerical data updating means for updating the numerical data for determination used for determining whether or not to obtain the specific display result within a predetermined numerical range;
Determination numerical data extraction means for extracting the determination numerical data updated by the determination numerical data update means;
A normal state determination value used for determination by the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit in the normal state, and the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit in the special gaming state Determination value storage means for storing a special state determination value that is a determination value used for determination by the method and is greater than the number of the normal state determination values and includes the same common determination value as the normal state determination value; ,
Further comprising
When the special game state control means does not control the special game state, the first display result determination means and the second display result determination means extract the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction means. Is determined to match the normal state determination value stored in the determination value storage means, and the display result of the variable display is determined to be the specific display result,
When the special gaming state is controlled by the special gaming state control unit, the first display result determination unit is configured so that the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction unit matches the special state determination value. When it is determined, the display result of the variable display is determined to be the specific display result,
When the first display result determination unit determines that the determination numerical data matches the common determination value, the variation time data selection unit converts the long variation time data into the variation time in the first variation display unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a function of selecting as a game machine. 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 each identifiable;
Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when a display result of the variable display in any one of the plurality of change display units becomes a predetermined specific display result;
When the display result of the variable display in the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit becomes a special display result among the specific display results, the special display result is controlled. A special gaming state control means for controlling a special gaming state in which a probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed after the specific gaming state is finished is higher than a normal state different from the specific gaming state;
When the special gaming state control means controls the special gaming state, the display result of the variation display in the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit is the specific display result. When a non-special display result other than a special display result is reached, a special gaming state ending means for ending the control of the special gaming state and controlling to the normal state,
Determining whether the display result of the variable display in the first variable display unit is the specific display result, and determining whether the specific display result is the special display result or the non-special display result First display result determination means for performing
Determining whether the display result of the variable display in the second variable display unit is the specific display result, and determining whether the specific display result is the special display result or the non-special display result Second display result determination means for performing
Based on the determination results of the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit, the plurality of types of identification information are subjected to variable display of each of the plurality of variable display units, and the display result is derived and displayed. Variation control means for performing variation control;
A variation time data storage means for storing a plurality of types of variation time data indicating a variation time from the start of variation display of the plurality of types of identification information in the plurality of types of variation display units to display and display a display result;
Fluctuation time data selection means for selecting one fluctuation time data from a plurality of types of fluctuation time data stored in the fluctuation time data storage means,
The variation time data selection unit is configured to display the second variation display unit when the variation display determined to be the non-special display result by the first display result determination unit is executed by the variation control unit. The variation control unit has a function of selecting non-special time variation time data as the variation time data, and the variation control unit determines that the first display result determination unit determines the special display result. A function of selecting short variation time data indicating a variation time shorter than the variation time indicated by the non-special time variation time data as the variation time data in the second variation display unit,
The variation control means determines that the display result in the first variation display unit is the special display result by the first display result determination unit, and sets the special display result in the first variation display unit. A game machine characterized in that, when a fluctuation display is being performed, fluctuation control is performed based on the short fluctuation time data selected by the fluctuation time data selection means in the second fluctuation display section.   Specific effect display means for performing a specific effect display for notifying that the variation control means is performing variation control based on the short variation time data when the variation time data selection means selects the short variation time data; The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising: Determination numerical data updating means for updating the numerical data for determination used for determining whether or not to obtain the specific display result within a predetermined numerical range;
Determination numerical data extraction means for extracting the determination numerical data updated by the determination numerical data update means;
A normal state determination value used for determination by the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit in the normal state, and the first display result determination unit and the second display result determination unit in the special gaming state Determination value storage means for storing a special state determination value that is a determination value used for determination by the method and is greater than the number of the normal state determination values and includes the same common determination value as the normal state determination value; ,
Further comprising
When the special game state control means does not control the special game state, the first display result determination means and the second display result determination means extract the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction means. Is determined to match the normal state determination value stored in the determination value storage means, and the display result of the variable display is determined to be the specific display result,
When the special gaming state is controlled by the special gaming state control unit, the first display result determination unit is configured so that the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction unit matches the special state determination value. Then, it is determined that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result,
The variation time data selection means determines that the determination numerical data matches the common determination value by the first display result determination means, and the variation control means determines the special display result in the first variation display section. 6. The game according to claim 4, further comprising a function of selecting the short variation time data as a variation time in the second variation display unit when the variation display is performed. Machine. Game medium detecting means provided one by one corresponding to each of the plurality of variation display units, and detecting the entry of game media launched into the game area;
A first state that is provided corresponding to at least one of the plurality of variation display units, and in which a game medium is likely to enter game medium detection means provided corresponding to the one variation display unit; A variable winning device that can change to a second state in which game media are difficult to enter;
A normal variation display unit provided corresponding to the variable winning device, and capable of performing variable display of a plurality of types of normal identification information each identifiable;
Normal fluctuation control means for starting normal fluctuation display of the plurality of types of normal identification information in the normal fluctuation display section and performing normal fluctuation control for deriving and displaying a display result;
When the display result of the fluctuation display derived and displayed in the normal fluctuation display unit by the normal fluctuation control means becomes a predetermined normal specific display result, the variable winning device corresponding to the normal fluctuation display unit is Variable prize-winning device control means for performing change control to change from the state 2 to the first state,
When the special gaming state control means controls the special gaming state, the normal fluctuation control means executes the normal display information of the plurality of types of normal identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. The function of performing the normal variation control by shortening the variation time as compared with when it is controlled to the normal state, and the time during which the variable winning device is changed to the first state by the variable winning device control means The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine has at least one of a function of performing the change control in an extended manner as compared with a case where the control is performed in a normal state.

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