JP2006020871A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can carry out the novel performances with such an impression as looking as if a plurality of display devices were working by themselves without the operation of the display devices themselves. <P>SOLUTION: A rotary frame 18 in which a main window 18d and a subwindow 18e are so opened as to make the different parts visually recognizable within the display screen of a decoration variable display part is rotatably built on the front of the decoration variable display part. The microcomputer for performance control carries out the control to make the rotary frame 18 for display turn according to the images to be displayed on the display screen of the decoration variable display part. <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, the present invention relates to a gaming machine including a display device that displays an image including a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable in a display area.

  Conventionally known gaming machines include a display device that displays an image including a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, in a display area.

In addition, as a conventional gaming machine, it is provided on a display device for controlling the rotation of the display device itself according to an effect image other than the identification information displayed on the display device, or on a front decoration for decorating the front side of the display device. There is one that drives and controls the movable member (Patent Document 1). Further, the display area of the display device for displaying game information is divided into a first display area and a second display area, and a boundary portion between the first display area and the second display area on the front side of the display apparatus. By providing a boundary shielding means that shields the player, there has been a technique that makes the player appear to be a display device in which the first display area and the second display area are configured separately (Patent Document 2).
JP-A-8-141161 JP 2003-33498 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, the display device operates behind the front decoration that divides the display area into the first display area and the second display area. However, this has been done only with images displayed in the display area of the display device. For this reason, even if the display area is divided, it has not yet been possible to produce a dynamic production that has an impact on the player.

  The display device generally includes a liquid crystal screen, a backlight, and the like. Therefore, the display device has a large weight and structure. For this reason, in order to operate such a display device itself, the output of the driving source for operating it becomes large, and the arrangement structure on the back side of the gaming machine where other board parts and control boards are densely complicated becomes complicated. It included such difficulties.

  Further, the display device is electrically connected to a control board for controlling the liquid crystal screen and the backlight. For this reason, in a conventional gaming machine having a structure for operating the display device itself, every time an effect is performed, vibration is generated, which affects other devices and also has a wiring connection on the display device side that is connected to the control board. This also causes the wiring connection part to break down.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a novel effect that gives the impression that a plurality of display devices are operating without operating the display devices themselves. It is to provide a gaming machine that can.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A display device (for example, a decoration variation) that displays an image including a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, all 10 types of numbers “0” to “9”) that can be identified. A gaming machine (ball game machine 1) provided with a display unit 9),
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the display area (stop symbol, final symbol, etc.) is specified display result (odd special figure specific display result, ornament specific display result such as “777”, etc., jackpot symbol Display result determining means (S120 to S123 in FIG. 10) for determining whether or not to be combined,
It is advantageous for the player when the display result determining means determines that the display result of the variation display of the identification information in the display area is the specific display result (when the big hit flag is set in S123 of FIG. 10). Specific game state control means (S56 to S59 in FIG. 11, FIG. 7, Sub 46 in FIG. 18, Sub 33, Sub 34 in FIG. 17) for controlling to a specific game state (big hit game state);
Image control means (S55, S56 in FIG. 7, Sub6 in FIG. 14) for performing control for displaying the image in the display area;
A rotating frame that is rotatably mounted (held) on the front side (player side) of the display device, and is different from the front side of the rotating frame in a display region of the display device (partial region of the display screen) A display rotation frame (display rotation frame 18) in which a plurality of windows (a main window 18d and a sub window 18e) are opened.
One point in the main window (main window 18d) that is a predetermined window among the plurality of windows depending on the image displayed in the display area (for example, the type of decoration variation pattern for specifying the image) Rotation control means (drive motor 38, Sub7 in FIG. 14) for rotating the display rotation frame around the (intersection of the diagonal line of the main window 18d).

  According to such a configuration, the display rotation frame mounted on the front surface of the display device rotates according to the image displayed in the display area. The display rotation frame is provided with a plurality of windows that allow different parts in the display area of the display device to be visually recognized. Therefore, when the display rotation frame rotates, the part of the display area that is visible from a plurality of windows changes, and an image is displayed at the changed part. As a result, a plurality of display devices are provided, and a novel effect can be provided that gives the impression that each of the plurality of display devices is rotating. Further, such a novel effect can be realized with a simple structure in which the display rotation frame is rotated. Further, since the display device itself is not physically rotated, a failure that occurs when the display device itself rotates can be prevented.

  (2) The image control means follows the rotation of the main window (for example, a right-shoulder-up state or a right-shoulder-down state) as the display rotation frame is rotated by the rotation control means. The image corresponding to the state of the main window 18d is displayed, and the image is adjusted to the rotating main window (“777” in the state of rising right shoulder, “777” in the state of lowering right shoulder, “777” in the horizontal state, etc. ) Is displayed on a part (main area) in the display area that is visible from the main window. Main window image follow-up control means (production control microcomputer, Sub 6 in FIG. 14, Sub 6, FIG. 3, FIG. 21 to FIG. 29) Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, by rotating the display rotation frame, an image matched with the rotated main window can be displayed on a portion of the display area that can be viewed from the main window. As a result, the reality is improved, and a novel effect that strongly holds the impression that each of the plurality of display devices is rotating can be effectively performed.

(3) The main window image tracking control means
The display area in which an image rotated by the rotation angle of the display rotation frame in synchronization with the rotation of the display rotation frame by the rotation control means (for example, the same rotation speed) is visible from the main window. Main window image rotation control means to be displayed on the inside part (production control microcomputer, see Sub6 in FIG. 14, FIG. 3, FIG. 21 to FIG. 29, etc.),
Movement of the center point of the part in the display area that is visible from the main window by rotating the display frame by the rotation control means (for example, the display frame 18 is the center of gravity of the main window 18d). When rotating around a point different from the point, the center point of the main region moves) (for example, the same moving speed) and an image moved by the amount of movement of the center point of the part, Main window image movement control means (production control microcomputer, Sub6 in FIG. 14, see FIG. 21) displayed on a portion in the display area that is visible from the main window.

  According to such a configuration, by rotating the display rotation frame, an image in accordance with the rotated main window can be displayed at the center of the portion of the display area that is visible from the main window. As a result, the reality is further improved, and a novel effect that strongly gives the impression that each of the plurality of display devices is rotating can be effectively performed.

(4) The image control means includes:
When the display result determining means determines that the display result is the specific display result, the identification information constitutes a part of the specific display result at a portion in the display area that is visible from the main window. Reach generation image control means (effect control) for displaying a reach image (a left stop symbol and a right stop symbol are the same, see FIG. 26A, etc.) in which a reach (reach state) is generated. Microcomputer for use, Sub6 in FIG. 14, Sub32 in FIG. 17, timings 2-3 in the main area in FIG. 22, etc. (a) in FIG.
After the reach generation image control means displays the reach image, the main window is placed in a portion (sub area) in the display area that is visible from a sub window (sub window 18e) that is a window different from the main window. Identification information that is not displayed in a part in the display area that is visible from the display area and that is displayed in a part in the display area that is visible from the main window. For example, when the reach state is generated in the decorative symbol “7”, the specific identification information image control means (the effect control microcomputer, Sub 6 in FIG. 14, Sub 32 in FIG. 17, and the like, which displays the decorative symbol “7”). (A)) of FIG. 27, such as timings 2 to 3 of 22 sub-regions,
The display control frame is rotated by the rotation control unit until a predetermined time elapses after the specific identification information is displayed by the specific identification information image control unit (for example, until the timing 11 in FIG. 22 is reached). Specific identification information image movement control means (effect control) for moving and displaying the specific identification information to a predetermined part on the orbit of the sub window at that time (a region where the display rotary frame 18 rotates and the sub window 18e can move). 14, Sub6 in FIG. 14, Sub32 in FIG. 17, sub-region timings 3 to 11 in FIG. 22, etc., (b) to (e) in FIG. 27,
The rotation control means controls the specific identification information image movement until a predetermined time elapses after the specific identification information is displayed by the specific identification information image control means (for example, until the timing 11 in FIG. 22 is reached). Sub-gate specific identification information alignment rotation control for rotating the display rotary frame so that the specific identification information moved and displayed by the means is displayed at a portion in the display area that is visible from the sub-gate 27 (b) to (e) in FIG. 27, such as timing control microcomputers, drive motor 38, Sub7 in FIG. 14, timings 4 to 12 of the display rotary frame in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, even when the display rotary frame rotates and the sub-window moves, it is possible to produce an effect that the specific identification information moves to a predetermined site on the sub-window. Thereby, a reachable production that can be beaten can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when the specific identification information is displayed at a site in the display area that is visible from the sub-window, the player can have a sense of expectation that the specific display result may not be known.

(5) Reach pattern for specifying a variation display mode of the identification information in the display area when generating a reach (reach state) in which the identification information forms a part of the specific display result. (Decoration variation pattern) is determined by the display result determining means not to set the display result of the variation display of the identification information as the specific display result (when the big hit flag is set) and by the display result determining means Reach patterns (for example, development A or development B pattern and development C pattern, etc.) having different probabilities of being selected when the display result is determined to be the specific display result (when the jackpot flag is not set). A plurality of types of reach patterns including (using a table according to which of the received variation pattern commands is reach A to D) And a reach pattern selection means (Sub47 in FIGS. 12 and 18) for selecting from the determined decoration variation pattern shown in FIG.
The image control means corresponds to each of the plurality of types of reach patterns in a portion in the display area that is visible from the sub-window when the display rotation frame is rotated by the rotation control means. Symbol information image control means for displaying the defined symbol information (characters A to C) (production control microcomputer, Sub 6 in FIG. 14, Sub 32 in FIG. 17, timings 4 to 12 in the sub-region in FIG. 23, etc. (B) to (d)),
The rotation control unit is configured to display the rotation frame for display so that symbol information corresponding to the reach pattern selected by the reach pattern selection unit is displayed at a portion in the display area that is visible from the sub-window. Sub-window symbol information alignment rotation control means (rotation control microcomputer, drive motor 38, Sub7 in FIG. 14, timings 4 to 11 of display rotation frame in FIG. 23, etc., (b) to ( e)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce an effect that the symbol information corresponding to the reach pattern selected by the reach pattern selection means can be viewed from the sub-window by rotating the display rotation frame. Thereby, it is possible to provide the player with an effect of informing which reach pattern has been selected, and to improve the interest of the game.

(6) Whether to notify (notice effect) that the display result of the variable display in the display area becomes the specific display result when the display result determining means determines that the display result is the specific display result. Further includes notification determining means (Sub48 of FIG. 18, table of big hits of FIG. 20) for determining
The image control means, when it is determined to be notified by the notification determining means (when the value extracted from SR4 is 10 to 99), when the display rotation frame is rotated by the rotation control means. Display result related information image control means (microcomputer for effect control, Sub 6 in FIG. 14, Sub 32 in FIG. 17, Sub 32 in FIG. 25, FIG. 25) for displaying predetermined display result related information (characters A to C) on a predetermined part on the trajectory of the window. Sub-region timing 5-6, etc., including (c) of FIG.
When the rotation control means is determined to be notified by the notification determining means, the display result related information displayed by the display result related information image control means is visible in the display area. Sub-window display result related information alignment rotation control means (production control microcomputer, drive motor 38, FIG. 14) for performing display result related information alignment control for rotating the display rotation frame so as to be displayed on 30 and (a) to (c) of FIG. 30, such as Sub 7 of FIG. 25, timings 2 to 6 of the display rotation frame of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, by rotating the display rotation frame, it is possible to produce an effect as to whether or not the display result related information can be visually recognized from the sub-window, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. .

(7) When the display result determining means determines that the display result is not to be the specific display result, pseudo determination means (Sub48, FIG. 18) for determining whether or not to perform the display result related information alignment control. 20 is further provided).
The rotation control means performs the display result related information alignment control when the pseudo determination means determines to perform the display result related information alignment control (when the value extracted from SR4 is 91 to 99). Pseudo rotation control means to be performed (production control microcomputer, drive motor 38, Sub7 in FIG. 14, timings 2 to 4 of display rotation frame in FIG. 25, etc., (a) to (b) in FIG. 30) are included.

  According to such a configuration, even when the specific display result is not obtained, it is possible to perform an effect as to whether or not the display result related information can be visually recognized from the sub-window by rotating the display rotation frame. Can improve the interest of the game.

(8) Pseudo determination means (Sub48, FIG. 18) for determining whether or not to perform the display result related information alignment control when the display result determination means determines that the display result is not to be the specific display result. 20 is further provided).
When the pseudo control means determines that the display result related information alignment control is to be performed (when the value extracted from SR4 is 91 to 99), the rotation control means causes the display rotation to be performed. Pseudo display result related information image control means (production control microcomputer, Sub 6 in FIG. 14, Sub 32 in FIG. 17) for displaying the display result related information on a predetermined part on the trajectory of the sub-window when the frame is rotated. , Including sub-region timings 5 to 6 in FIG.
When the rotation control means determines that the display result related information alignment control is to be performed by the pseudo determination means, the display result related information displayed by the pseudo display result related information image control means is Pseudo-rotation control means (production control microcomputer, drive motor 38, Sub7 in FIG. 14, Sub7 in FIG. 14, and FIG. 25) that rotates the display rotation frame so as to be displayed in the display area that is visible from the window. 30 (a) to (c) in FIG. 30 including timings 2 to 6 of the display rotation frame.

  According to such a configuration, even when the specific display result is not obtained, it is possible to perform an effect as to whether or not the display result related information can be visually recognized from the sub-window by rotating the display rotation frame. Can improve the interest of the game.

(9) When the display result determination unit determines that the display result determination unit does not set the display result of the variation display of the identification information as the specific display result, and the display result determination unit displays the display result as the specific display result. Then, the display result related information selection means (Sub48 in FIG. 18) for selecting from a plurality of types of display result related information including display result related information (for example, notice effect D etc.) having different selection probabilities when determined. 20),
The display result related information image control means and the pseudo display result related information image control means display the display result related information selected by the display result related information selection means (production control microcomputer, Sub6 in FIG. 14, FIG. 30 (c), Sub32 in FIG. 17, timings 5 to 6 in the sub-region in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, since the display rotation frame rotates, the probability of a specific display result can be varied depending on the type of display result related information that can be viewed from the sub-window. Can be further improved.

(10) The image control means derives and displays the display result after starting the variation display of the identification information due to the establishment of a predetermined start condition (a hit ball wins the start winning opening 14). Control to display
Established number counting means (FIG. 8) for counting the number of unsettled start conditions (the number of stored storage) for which the start condition is met but the variation display of the identification information due to the start condition has not yet been performed. S101 of FIG. 9 and S114 of FIG.
The image control means is an image indicating the number of establishments counted by the establishment number counting means (for example, an image capable of specifying the number of numerical data stored in the holding storage buffer notified by the special symbol holding storage display 10) The number-of-established image control means (for example, from the game control microcomputer to the effect control microcomputer to the on-hold storage buffer) is displayed at a site in the display area that is visible from a window (sub-window 18e) different from the main window. And a signal that can specify the number of numerical data stored in the image is transmitted, and the effect control microcomputer displays an image based on the signal in the sub-region).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to display an image indicating the number of unsatisfied start conditions that are different from the variable display image at a site in the display area that is visible from a window different from the main window. For this reason, the number of unsettled start conditions established can be recognized from a window different from the main window, and the impression as if a plurality of display devices are provided can be made even stronger.

  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. Any gaming machine may be used as long as the gaming machine includes a display device that displays an image including a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified.

  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.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a decoration display device 8k is provided. The decoration display device 8k includes a decoration change display unit 9 formed of a liquid crystal display device capable of variably displaying a decoration design composed of numeric symbols “0” to “9”, and a display rotation frame in which a plurality of windows are opened. 18, a decoration variation display unit 9, and a display rotation frame 18 are configured by a front decoration member 34 for attaching to the front surface of the game board 6. The display rotation frame 18 in the present embodiment is mounted so as to be rotatable on the front side of the decoration variation display unit 9. Further, the decoration variation display unit 9 is mounted so that the player can visually recognize the image displayed on the display screen of the decoration variation display unit 9 through a plurality of windows opened in the display rotation frame 18. . The detailed configuration of the decoration display device 8k will be described later with reference to FIG. The rotation operation of the display rotation frame 18 in the decoration display device 8k will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed on the decorative variation display unit 9 are the special symbols (for example, “0” to “9” in all 10 types) in the special symbol display 8 provided at the lower right of the decorative display device 8k. In order to enhance the decorative effect of the variable display of the numerical symbol), it means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variable display of the special symbol. 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 present embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is composed of a 7-segment LED display. The decoration variation display unit 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display, and display control of identification information is performed in three display areas (for example, decoration symbols 9a to 9c) of left, middle, and right. 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 special symbol display 8 is a special symbol specific display result (for example, an odd symbol) where a big hit is generated, the display result of the decorative variation display unit 9 is also a decorative specific display result (for example, left) The design is controlled so that the symbols, middle symbols, and right symbols become the same symbol combination, that is, a doublet), and the consistency of both display results is maintained. The identification information that is variably displayed on the special symbol display 8 is called a special symbol.

  Here, the types of special symbols used for variable display on the special symbol display 8 and the types of decorative symbols used for variable display on the decorative variation display unit 9 will be described. The special symbol display 8 displays a special symbol composed of 10 kinds of numbers from 0 to 9. The decoration variation display unit 9 displays a decoration pattern composed of 10 types of numbers from 0 to 9.

  When an odd (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) special symbol is derived and displayed as a display result by the special symbol indicator 8, a 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 special symbol display 8, the decoration specifying display result that becomes a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the decoration variation display unit 9.

  When “7” is derived and displayed as a display result by the special symbol display 8, a display result of the probability variation symbol is displayed, and not only the big hit occurs but also the probability of the big hit after the big hit ends is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. It becomes a certain probability change state. 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 special symbol display 8, the display result of the probability variation symbol and the short time symbol is displayed. As will be described later, not only a big hit occurs but also a big hit occurs after the big hit ends. Time probability control is performed for the remaining number of time reductions after the probability variation state is completed with the probability improved and the probability variation state ends. The time reduction control is a control for deriving and displaying the display result at an early stage by shortening the fluctuation time between the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 12 described later. 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 a probability variation symbol is derived and displayed as a display result by the special symbol display 8, any one of the odd symbols of the odd symbol is derived and displayed as a display result on the decoration variation display unit 9. The

  When "3" is derived and displayed as a display result by the special symbol display 8, not only a big hit occurs but also the above-mentioned time-saving control is performed. When “3” is derived and displayed by the special symbol display 8 as a display result, a “0” doublet is derived and displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9 as a display result.

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

  When either “0” or even-numbered symbol is derived and displayed as a display result by the special symbol indicator 8, it is out of order, 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 special symbol display 8, the dispersal display (combination other than the flat eye) is derived and displayed as a display result.

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

  When the starting condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the starting winning opening 14), the extracting means extracts the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means (for example, a random number such as a jackpot determining random number, hereinafter referred to as a random value). Processing is performed. The random number values extracted by the extracting means are stored in a reserved storage buffer (for example, a RAM 55 (see FIG. 4) mounted on the main board 31) as a storage means within a range not exceeding the upper limit of 4 in the order of extraction. Processing is performed. A special symbol hold memory display 10 is provided for notifying the player of the number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer as the hold storage means so as to sandwich the special symbol display 8 from the left and right. . The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as start winning storage data.

  The special symbol hold memory display 10 is composed of four LEDs, and lights up and displays the same number of LEDs as the number of random numbers stored in the hold memory buffer, thereby informing the player of the number. can do. In this embodiment, when the number of numerical data stored in the holding storage buffer is less than 4, the number of lighting is changed every time there is a hitting ball at the start winning opening 14), and the special symbol display 8 changes. Each time display is started, the number of lighting is reduced by one.

  Note that the upper limit number of random values that can be stored in the reserved storage buffer is not limited to the above, and for example, the upper limit number may be 20 (or any integer from 0 to ∞). In addition, the upper limit number is changed (for example, changed from 4 to 20 based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the display result is changed to the specific gaming state based on the special display result)). It may be configured.

  Below the decoration display device 8k, there is provided a start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 62. In addition, the variable winning device 17 that performs the opening / closing operation having the start winning port 14 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces. The movable piece of the variable winning device 17 is opened by a solenoid 74 (see FIG. 4). When the movable piece of the variable winning device 17 is opened by the solenoid 74, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the start winning port 14 (easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player.

  Below the start winning opening 14, there is a special variable winning device 20 that is opened by a solenoid 72 (see FIG. 4) in a big hit based on the special symbol display result derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8. Is provided. The special variable winning device 20 includes a large winning opening 21 inside. The solenoid 72 is means for opening and closing an opening / closing door provided on the front surface of the special variable winning device 20.

  The special prize winning device 20 has a large winning opening 21 having a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area and the V winning area. Of the winning balls led from the big winning opening 20 and led to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that entered one (V winning area) is detected by the V winning switch 64 and the other (10 count winning area) The winning ball entered in () is detected by the count switch 63. A solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) for switching the route in the special winning opening 21 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  Below the special symbol display 8, a normal symbol display 12 made up of a pair of LEDs marked “◯” and “×” 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 the game ball passes through the first gate 28 provided on the left side of the start winning port 14 and is detected by the first gate switch 61 (see FIG. 4), or the second gate provided on the right side of the start winning port 14 When the game ball passes through 29 and is detected by the second gate switch 66 (see FIG. 4), a normal random number for symbol determination is 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. Further, on the right side of the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol hold storage display 16 having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of stored random numbers for determination per normal symbol is provided. Yes. This normal symbol hold memory display 16 has 1 LED that lights 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 start winning port 14 (first It is also called the state of 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 special symbol display 8, the ornament variation display unit 9, and the normal symbol display until the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the special symbol display 8 and the ornament variation display unit 9. The fluctuation time of the device 12 is shortened from the normal gaming state. 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 starting winning port 14 is likely to occur, and the special symbol display 8 and the decoration variation display unit 9 within a predetermined period. Since the probability that the number of variable displays increases to become a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

  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) in the special symbol display 8 and the decoration variation display unit 9 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 special symbol display 8 is a specific display result ("1, 3, 5, 7, 9" which is a big hit symbol of the special symbol display 8) blinking. The state is called reach state or reach.

  The reach state in the decoration variation display unit 9 is that a predetermined line is stopped when a predetermined symbol is stopped, and a predetermined symbol is stopped in a part of the display area on the effective line. In the state where the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not yet stopped when the display is performed (for example, the left, right, and right display areas of the left, middle, and right display areas in the decorative variable display section 9) In the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed, the display area in the middle is still in the variable display state), and all or part of the display area on the active line is all or one of the jackpot symbols. A state in which the variable display is performed synchronously while forming the part (for example, the variable display is performed in all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the decoration variable display unit 9, and the same design is always provided. Condition In the state) variable display is performed 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. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (a special symbol or the like)) is displayed, or a background display mode (for example, a color or the like) of the decoration variation display unit 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  Further, the ball ball gaming machine 1 drives a driving motor by operating the hitting operation handle 5, and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to hit the game ball 7 into the game area 7 (see FIG. 4). ) 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 start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 62, the special symbol display 8 can start the variable display (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variation display). The fluctuation display on the display unit 8 is started. If the special symbol display 8 is not ready to start the fluctuation display, the number of random numbers stored in the hold memory buffer (for example, the big hit determination random number) is increased by 1, and the LED in the special symbol hold memory display 10 Increase the number of lights.

  The change display of the special symbol display 8 and the decoration change display unit 9 stops when a certain time has passed. When the special symbol display 8 and the decoration variation display unit 9 at the time of the stop become a big hit symbol, the game shifts to a big hit gaming state. In other words, the special prize winning opening 21 is opened by the special variable prize winning device 20 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins the big prize winning opening 21. In the big hit gaming state, a certain period of time has elapsed after the special prize winning device 20 is opened and closed or until a predetermined period of time elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the big prize opening 21. Round. Then, when the special variable prize winning device 20 opens the big prize winning opening 21, the hit ball wins a V winning area in the big winning prize winning opening 21 and is detected by the V winning winning switch 64, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize winning device. 20, the special winning opening 21 is opened 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 fluctuation stoppage of the 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, It becomes a more advantageous state for the player that the probability variation state 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. 2 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the structure of the decoration display device 8k.

  The decoration variation display unit 9 is attached to the front face of the game board 6, the display rotating frame 18 attached to the rear side of the front decoration member 34, and the rear side of the display rotating frame 18. The ornament variation display unit 9 is configured.

  The front decoration member 34 is configured with a frame 34a in such a manner that a space is formed inside the decoration display device 8k. The front decoration member 34 is provided with an opening 34e including a circular opening in the space formed by the frame 34a and a fan-shaped opening to the right of the circular opening. ing. In the present embodiment, the front decoration member 34 is provided with a ball inlet 34b on the left side of the outer surface of the frame 34a, and a ball outlet for discharging the balls that have entered the ball inlet 34b at the lower inner surface of the frame 34a. 34c is provided. A stage portion 34 d capable of guiding the balls discharged from the ball outlet 34 c to the upper portion of the start winning opening 14 is provided at the lower portion of the frame body 34 a.

  The display rotary frame 18 has a fan-shaped fan-shaped plate 18a, a circular circular plate 18b on the front side of the fan-shaped plate 18a, and a front side of the fan-shaped plate 18a and protrudes to the right of the circular plate 18b. The protruding plate 18c is configured to be integrated.

  The circular plate 18b is formed in substantially the same shape as the size of the circular opening of the opening 34e, and a rectangular main window 18d having the center of the shape at the intersection of diagonal lines is established. A circular sub-window 18e is opened on the protruding plate 18c. Further, a rack with a predetermined pitch is formed on the arc surface of the sector plate 18a. In the present embodiment, the main window 18d is opened larger than the sub window 18e (other windows).

  The circular plate 18 b and the protruding plate 18 c that are integrally formed are formed so as to enter the opening 34 e of the front decoration member 34. Specifically, the circular plate 18b is formed to enter the circular opening of the opening 34e, and the protruding plate 18c is formed to enter the fan-shaped opening of the opening 34e.

  The display rotating frame 18 is configured so that the holding member 34f is framed from the rear surface side of the sector plate 18a in a state where the integrally formed circular plate 18b and the protruding plate 18c enter the opening 34e of the front decoration member 34. By screwing to the rear surface side of the body 34a, it is rotatably held on the rear surface side of the front decoration member 34.

  Further, the decoration variation display unit 9 is fixed on the rear side of the display rotation frame 18 at a position where the main window 18d and the sub window 18e are within the display screen area of the decoration variation display unit 9. Thereby, the image displayed on the display screen of the decoration variation display part 9 can be visually recognized from the front side of the front decoration member 34 through the main window 18d and the sub window 18e. That is, the player visually recognizes the images displayed in the areas corresponding to the main window 18d and the sub window 18e among the images displayed on the display screen of the decoration variation display unit 9 from the front side of the front decoration member 34. be able to.

  A drive motor 38 for rotating the display rotation frame 18 is mounted on the right side of the display rotation frame 18. A spur gear 39 that meshes with a rack formed on the arc surface of the sector plate 18 a is attached to the rotation shaft of the drive motor 38, and is configured to transmit power from the drive motor 38 to the display rotation frame 18. ing. Thereby, the power from the drive motor 38 is transmitted to the display rotation frame 18 via the spur gear 39 and the sector plate 18a, and the display rotation frame 18 can be rotated. Note that the circular plate 18b in the present embodiment is formed so that the size of the circular opening of the opening 34e is substantially the same, and the rectangular main plate has the center of the shape at the intersection of the diagonal lines. A window 18d is established. For this reason, the display rotation frame 18 rotates around the center of gravity of the main window 18d.

  The display rotating frame 18 is configured to be rotatable by a range in which the protruding plate 18c can move within the fan-shaped opening of the opening 34e with the circular plate 18b as a rotation axis.

  In the present embodiment, by controlling the drive motor 38 to rotate, the display rotation frame 18 can be rotated, and the decoration variation display unit 9 that can be visually recognized by the player from the main window 18d and the sub window 18e. The display screen area can be changed. Here, the area of the display screen of the decoration variation display unit 9 that can be visually recognized by the player from the main window 18d is hereinafter referred to as a main area. The area of the display screen of the decoration variation display unit 9 that can be visually recognized by the player from the sub-window 18e is hereinafter referred to as a sub-area. Note that, in the main area in the present embodiment, an image of a variation display of identification information and an image of a display result of variation display are mainly displayed.

  Then, the decoration variation display unit 9 changes and displays the images in the main region and the sub region in accordance with the change of the main region and the sub region. That is, the decoration variation display unit 9 displays an image in accordance with the rotation state (rotation angle or the like) of the display rotation frame 18 in the main area and the sub area.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the rotation operation of the display rotation frame 18 in the decoration display device 8k.

  FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a state when the display rotary frame 18 is not rotating. The display rotary frame 18 is stopped so that the rectangular main window 18d is not tilted and remains horizontal, and the sub window 18e is positioned at the center of the fan-shaped opening of the opening 34e. Such a state of the display rotation frame 18 is hereinafter referred to as a first state. Then, the decoration variation display unit 9 displays “777” in the main area in the horizontal direction in accordance with the state of the main window 18d in accordance with the rotation state (rotation angle, etc.) of the display rotation frame 18, “Character B” is displayed in the area.

  Note that the rotation state of the display rotation frame 18 of the decoration display device 8k in the present embodiment is based on the detection signal from the position sensor 18f for detecting the rotation position, and is in the first state shown in FIG. Is configured to be determined. Specifically, when the detection signal from the position sensor 18f is turned on, it is determined that the rotation state of the display rotary frame 18 is the first state. In the present embodiment, the position sensor 18f rotates the display frame 18 to the state described with reference to FIGS. 3B and 3C while confirming whether or not the display rotary frame 18 is in the first state. Drive control is performed.

  FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a state when the display rotation frame 18 rotates clockwise. The display rotation frame 18 is stopped so that the rectangular main window 18d is in a state of being lowered to the right and the sub window 18e is at the lowest position of the fan-shaped opening of the opening 34e. Such a state of the display rotation frame 18 is hereinafter referred to as a second state. Then, the decoration variation display unit 9 is set to a state in which “777” is lowered to the main area in accordance with the state of the main window 18d in accordance with the rotation state (rotation angle or the like) of the display rotation frame 18. The display rotation frame 18 is rotated clockwise by the amount of rotation, and “character C” is displayed in the sub area.

  FIG. 3C is a diagram illustrating a state when the display rotation frame 18 rotates counterclockwise. The display rotating frame 18 is stopped so that the rectangular main window 18d is in a state of rising to the right and the sub window 18e is at the uppermost position of the fan-shaped opening of the opening 34e. Such a state of the display rotation frame 18 is hereinafter referred to as a third state. Then, the decoration variation display unit 9 adjusts the state of the main area to “777” in accordance with the state of the main window 18d in accordance with the rotation state (rotation angle, etc.) of the display rotation frame 18 so as to rise to the right. The display rotating frame 18 is rotated counterclockwise by the amount of rotation, and “Character A” is displayed in the sub area.

  FIG. 4 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, an effect 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.

  In addition, the first gate switch 61, the start port switch 62, the count switch 63, the V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, and the full switch that is detected when the surplus ball tray 4 is full (illustration shown). No), a switch circuit 32 that gives a signal from the count switch short circuit signal (not shown) to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 72 that opens and closes the special variable winning device 20, and a solenoid that moves a seesaw provided in the special winning opening 21 73, a solenoid circuit 33 for driving the solenoid 74 and the like for opening and closing the variable winning device 17 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, and the basic circuit 53 Jackpot information indicating the occurrence of jackpot gaming state according to the data Information output circuit 200 which outputs an information output signal equal to the external device such as a hall computer, also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  The basic circuit 53 outputs a drive signal for driving the special symbol display 8 and the special symbol hold storage display 10 to the LED drive circuit 71. The LED drive circuit 71 is connected to a special symbol display 8, a normal symbol display 12, a special symbol hold storage display 10, and a normal symbol hold storage display 16.

  The main board 31 is provided with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying a display result after the variable display is started in the special symbol display 8. The game control microcomputer outputs a drive signal to the special symbol display 8 according to the program and performs display control. As a result, 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 special symbol display 8, and the special design is provided by the control board or the like based on a command signal from the main board 31. Compared with the case where the display control of the display 8 is performed, the result of the big hit determination can be surely displayed.

  The main board 31 is provided with a circuit for notifying the number of random values stored in the reserved storage buffer in the special symbol storage display 10. The game control microcomputer outputs a drive signal to the special symbol hold storage display 10 and performs control according to a program to be described later. 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 effect control board 80. Receiving the effect control command, the effect control microcomputer (effect control microcomputer (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port unit (provided) The peripheral circuit (not shown) performs display control of the decoration variation display unit 9 and drive control of the drive motor 38 for rotating the display rotation frame 18. Further, the position sensor 18f is connected to the effect control microcomputer for optically detecting the rotation state of the display rotation frame 18 described above. The detection signal from the position sensor 18f is input to the effect control microcomputer. Thereby, the production control microcomputer recognizes that the display rotation frame 18 is in the first state. The effect control microcomputer performs a process of detecting which rotation state the display rotation frame 18 is currently in based on a detection signal from the position sensor 18f.

  The drive motor 38 is rotationally driven based on a motor drive signal (including a drive current) output from the effect control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer recognizes the origin position of the display rotation frame 18 based on the detection signal of the position sensor 18 f and sets the rotation state according to the image displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9. A motor drive signal is given to the drive motor 38 to drive it to a desired rotational state.

  The effect control microcomputer operates according to a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving an effect control command from the main board 31, performs display control of the decoration variation display unit 9 according to the received command according to the received effect control command. . 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 effect control microcomputer reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data frequently used among images displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like in advance. .

  Then, the production control microcomputer outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on the input of data from the effect control microcomputer. In this embodiment, a VDP (not shown) that performs display control of the decoration variation display unit 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. Each VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent from the production control microcomputer, and maps to it.

  The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9 according to the received command according to the character image data, and the VDP is developed in the VRAM. The RAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer provided on the effect control board 80 outputs the drive signal of 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. In other words, the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80 is a command related to the display control of the decoration variation display unit 9, the lamp / LED lighting control, and the control of effects such as the generation of game sounds transmitted from the main board 31. This is an effect control microcomputer for controlling a light emitting body such as a lamp / LED provided in the decoration display device 8k, the speaker 27, and the bullet ball game machine 1 based on an effect control command (control signal) as information.

  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. 5 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control. FIG. 5 shows six types of random counters, random counters R1 to R6, as an example of the random counter.

  R1 is for jackpot determination for generating a random value used for determining in advance whether or not to generate a jackpot for the variation display of the special symbol display 8 (including the decoration variation display unit 9). The random counter is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “658” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”. This R1 is added and updated every 2 msec. When a valid start prize is detected by the start port switch 62, the count value of R1 is extracted accordingly and stored in the RAM 55 as start prize storage data. Then, with respect to the special symbol display 8, whether or not the extracted value stored in the RAM 55 matches the predetermined jackpot determination value at a stage before starting the variation display of the special symbol. To be judged. 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 jackpot judgment value is set to a numerical value of 3 or more (in this case, the jackpot judgment value is set so that the numerical order does not become an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent bias in the jackpot judgment) As a result, the probability of winning a jackpot is improved compared to the normal gaming state.

  The numerical range shown in the range column for each random counter in FIG. 5 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.

  R2 randomly determines which type of jackpot symbol is to be displayed on the special symbol display 8 (including the decoration variation display unit 9) when the jackpot determination using R1 is determined in advance. This is a random counter for generating a random value used to determine 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, when the jackpot symbol determined using R2 is the probability variation symbol described with reference to FIG. 2 ("5, 7" in the special symbol display 8), the jackpot symbol It is controlled to the probable state after completion. Further, when any of “5, 7” is determined as the symbol of the special symbol indicator 8, the decoration variation display unit 9 is controlled so that the odd symbol of the odd symbol is derived and displayed.

  Further, using R2, when any one of “1, 3 and 9” is determined as the symbol of the special symbol indicator 8, control is performed so that even-numbered symbols of the uniform symbol are derived and displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9. Is done.

  R3 is a random counter for determining a loss symbol for generating a random value used to randomly determine a stop symbol to be lost in advance for the special symbol display 8. 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.

  Note that, when it is determined that the winning symbol in the present embodiment is not controlled by big hits using R1, it is from the falling symbol ("0, 2, 4, 6, 8" in the special symbol display 8). , Determined according to the extracted value of the random counter R3.

  For example, the special symbol display unit 8 may include a symbol “0” when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “0”, “2” when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “1”, and the random counter R3. When the extracted value is “2”, “4” is determined, and when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “9”, “8” is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is determined as the symbol of the special symbol display 8 using R3, the ornament variation display unit 9 has a doublet. It is controlled so that the missing symbols are derived and displayed.

  R4 is a random counter for generating a random value used for randomly determining the variation time of the special symbol display 8 (including the decoration variation display unit 9). 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 forms the above-described reach state during the change display when the special symbol display 8 (including the decoration change display unit 9) is determined to be lost in the above-mentioned jackpot determination (hereinafter, the reach is lost). This is a reach determination random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine whether a reach state is not formed (hereinafter referred to as non-reach out). The count value of R5 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. It is determined whether or not the count value extracted from R5 coincides with a predetermined reach determination value at a stage before the symbols to be stopped by the special symbol display 8 and the decoration variation display unit 9 are determined. 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. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of game control main processing and timer interrupt processing executed by the game control microcomputer. In FIG. 6, (a) shows the main process for game control, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This timer interruption process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

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

  Next, the timer interrupt process (b) will be described. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs a register saving process (S21), and then executes a game control process that is an interrupt process of S22 to S34. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first switches the first gate switch 61, the start port switch 62, the count switch 63, the V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, and the like via the switch circuit 32. These detection signals are input and their state is determined (switching process: S22).

  Next, in S23, the CPU 56 performs a random number update process for updating the value of the random counter. The random number update process in S23 is a process for updating R1 to R6 described above.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8 in S24. In the special symbol process control, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8, the special variable winning device 20, and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, a process is performed in which a drive signal for controlling the variable display of the symbols on the special symbol display 8 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and outputted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a process for setting a decorative symbol command for controlling the decorative variation display unit 9 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 according to the control of the special symbol display 8 by the special symbol process. Is done.

  For example, when the special symbol display 8 stops and displays the probability variation symbol (5, 7 etc.), the ornament variation display unit 9 also displays a probability variation big hit symbol command for stopping and displaying the probability variation symbol (odd symbol etc.). Is set. When the non-probability variable symbol (1, 3, 9 etc.) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the non-probability variable symbol (even number symbol etc.) is displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9 in order to stop the display. Probability big hit symbol command is set.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (S25). 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 17 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of outputting an effect control command related to display control such as an ornament symbol command set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 by the special symbol process processing of S23 (decorative symbol command). Control processing: S26). Further, the normal symbol display 12 is driven to perform a process of outputting a drive signal for performing a variable display by the normal symbol (normal symbol command control process: S27).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switch 62, the count switch 63, the V prize winning switch 64, etc. (S29). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36 in response to winning detection based on any of the start port switch 62, the count switch 63, the V winning switch 64, etc. being turned on. To do. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (S30). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (S31). Further, a solenoid output process is executed to give a drive command to the solenoid circuit 33 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (S32). In order to open the special variable prize-winning device 20 and the variable prize-winning device 17 in an open state or a closed state, or to switch the game ball passage in the big prize winning opening 21, the solenoid circuit 33 is configured with solenoids 72 to 74 in accordance with drive commands. Drive. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (S33), and the interrupt enabled state is set (S34).

  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 special symbol process (S23) program executed by the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 is executed.

  First, when performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the start opening switch 62 for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on, that is, When a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (YES in S50), after performing the start opening switch passing process (S51), S52 to S59 depending on the internal state. One of the processes is performed.

  Special symbol normal processing (S52): Wait until the special symbol display 8 can start the variable display. When the special symbol display 8 can start the fluctuation display, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to make a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol display 8 (whether or not to make the special symbol specific display result). . Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S53.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (S53): Special symbol display after variation display 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 8 stop symbols (big hit symbol or off symbol) are 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 symbol “5” is blinked on the special symbol display 8 to be reached). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S54.

  The stop symbol of the special symbol display 8 is determined from the identification information “5, 7” defined as the probability variation symbol when it becomes the probability variation symbol. The stop symbol of the special symbol indicator 8 is determined from the identification information of “1, 3, 9” defined as the non-probable variation symbol when the non-probability variation big hit. The stop symbol of the special symbol display 8 is determined from the identification information “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” defined as the loss symbol when it is lost.

  Fluctuation time setting process (S54): The fluctuation pattern (variation display data) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol display 8 is determined in advance according to the value of the random counter R4 for determining the fluctuation pattern extracted at the time of starting winning. A plurality of types of variation patterns (variation display data) are selected. The variation pattern includes information for identifying the variation time (the time from the variation start time to the display result derivation display time). Further, based on the determined variation pattern, the special symbol display timer 8 sets the variation time from when the symbol variation is displayed until it is stopped to the special symbol process timer, and then starts the special symbol process timer. . At this time, a variation pattern command including the length of the variation time is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S55.

  Special symbol variation processing (S55): When the variation time of the variation pattern set in the variation time setting processing elapses (the special symbol process timer set in S54 times out), the internal state (special symbol process flag) shifts to S56. Update to do.

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

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

  Processing for opening a special prize opening (S58): Control for sending a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the production control board 80, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition for the special prize opening 21, and the like are performed. When the closing condition of the last big winning opening 21 is established, the presence / absence of passing of the V winning switch 64 provided in the big winning opening 21 is monitored, and processing for confirming the establishment of the big hit gaming state continuation condition is performed. 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.

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the start port switch passing process of S51. By S100, it is determined whether or not the value of the pending storage counter in the pending storage buffer is equal to or greater than the upper limit “4”. The hold memory counter is a counter that holds the start condition that is not used for the variable display yet when the extraction condition is satisfied when the hitting ball starts and wins, and as described above, the upper limit number of random values that can be stored in the hold memory buffer. For example, “4” is defined. If the value of the hold storage counter (the number of hold storages) has already reached “4”, no further hold storage is possible, so this subroutine ends, but if it has not reached “4”, control is performed. Proceeding to S101, a process of updating the pending storage counter of the 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. In this way, when the start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of stored random numbers stored in the holding storage buffer (the number of holding storage) has not reached the upper limit, the random number is extracted from R1 to R6 and held. The process of storing in the storage buffer is performed, and the start port switch passing process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the special symbol normal process in S52. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the reserved storage number (S111). If the number of pending storages in the pending storage buffer is not 0, a process of reading a random value corresponding to the pending storage counter 1 of the pending storage buffer in the RAM 55 is performed in S112.

  Next, in S113, a process of deleting (invalidating) the random number value read in S112 from the random number storage area is performed. Next, proceeding to S114, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the pending storage counter of the pending storage buffer by 1, and shifts the random number value stored in the pending storage buffer to an area corresponding to the smaller pending storage counter. Processing is performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a big hit determination process (S115). In this big hit determination process, when it is decided to make a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (S53) (S116).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the big hit determination process shown in S115. In S120, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set. If it is not set, that is, in the normal probability gaming state, the big hit determination random number R1 read from the reserved storage buffer in S112 is determined in S122. Is a process for determining whether or not is a normal big hit determination value (for example, “7, 17”).

  On the other hand, when the probability change flag is set, the big hit determination random number R1 read from the holding storage buffer in S112 is converted into the big change determination value (for example, “7, 107, 207, 307, 407, 507, 607, 17, 117, 217 ") is performed.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the special symbol stop symbol setting process in S53. In the 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 special symbol indicator 8 is performed based on the big hit flag or the like.

  First, in S130, processing for determining whether or not the big hit flag set in S123 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 jackpot flag is set, a process for determining whether or not the jackpot symbol determination random number R2 read from the reserved storage buffer in S112 in FIG. 9 is an odd number in S131. Done.

  If it is determined in S131 that the number is an odd number, a process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number R2 from the probability variation symbol is performed in S132. Then, in S133a, a process of setting a probability change start flag for controlling the probability change state after the big hit ends is performed. Further, in S133b, a process of setting the probability variation big hit symbol command in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is performed. The effect control microcomputer that has received the probability variation jackpot symbol command performs control for generating a jackpot by the probability variation symbol.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S131 that the number is not an odd number, in S134a, a process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol based on the value of the random number R2 for determining the jackpot symbol from the non-probable variation symbol is performed. In S134b, a process of setting the uncertain change big hit symbol command in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is performed. The production control microcomputer that has received the non-probable variation jackpot symbol command performs control for generating a big hit by the non-probability variation symbol.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S130 that the big hit flag is not set, the reach determination table storing the reach determination value used for determining whether or not to generate the reach state during the variable display in S137 is looked up, A process of reading a reach determination value (for example, “0 to 3”) is performed.

  In S138, a process for comparing the reach determination random number R5 read from the holding storage buffer in S112 with the reach determination value read in S137 is performed.

  In S139, as a result of the comparison in S138, a process is performed to determine whether or not the read reach determination random number R5 matches a reach determination value (for example, “0-3”). 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 S140a. 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. In S140b, a process for setting a reach flag is performed. This reach flag is used when determining the variation time.

  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 of setting a scheduled stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol determined in any of S132, S134a, S140a, and S141 is performed, and in S143, the value of the special symbol process flag is set in the variable time setting process (S54). The value is updated to the corresponding value, and the special symbol stop symbol setting process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the command set in the predetermined area of the RAM 55 is output to the effect control microcomputer by the decorative design command control process of S26. As a result, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8 can be stopped and displayed on the decorative variation display unit 9. For example, when any of “5, 7” is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display 8, one of the odd-numbered symbols of the odd symbol is stopped and displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9. When any one of “1, 3, 9” is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display 8, “0” or an even-numbered slotted symbol is stopped and displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9. When reach is generated by the special symbol display 8, a symbol in which the left symbol and the right symbol of the decoration variation display unit 9 are the same is stopped and displayed. When “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display 8, the disparity is stopped and displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the variation time setting process in S54. First, in S150, a process is performed to determine whether or not the big hit flag set in S123 of FIG. 10 is set to an on state. When it is determined in S150 that the big hit flag is set to the on state, a big hit table, which will be described later, is looked up in FIG. 13 using S13, and the process proceeds to S155. On the other hand, when it is determined in S150 that the big hit flag is not set in the on state, in S152, it is determined whether or not the reach flag set in S140b in FIG. 11 is set in the on state. It is.

  If it is determined in S152 that the reach flag is set to the ON state, a reach time table, which will be described later, is looked up in FIG. 13 using S153, and the process proceeds to S155. On the other hand, when it is determined in S152 that the reach flag is not set to the ON state, a loss time table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, is looked up in S154, and the process proceeds to S155.

  In S155, depending on the count value extracted from the random counter R4 for determining the variation pattern read out in S112 of FIG. 9, using the table looked up in any of S151, S153, and S154, the variation is performed. Processing for determining a pattern is performed.

  In S156, processing for setting the variation pattern command determined in S155 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is performed. In the present embodiment, the command set in the predetermined area of the RAM 55 is output to the effect control microcomputer by the decorative design command control process of S26.

  In S157, based on the variation pattern determined in S155, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value at which special symbol variation processing is performed in order to start a new variation display in the decoration variation display unit 9. The variable time setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a variation pattern determination table used in the present embodiment, and the distribution ratio determined in advance depending on whether the display result of the variation display is a big hit, reach, or loss, and a variation pattern determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extraction value from random counter R4.

  First, when it is determined that it is a big hit, that is, when it is determined in S150 of FIG. 12 that the big hit flag is set to the on state, the extracted value is in the range of 0 to 4 using the “big hit table”. “Reach A” when the extracted value is within the range of 5 to 29, “reach B” when the extracted value is within the range of 5 to 29, “reach C” when the extracted value is within the range of 30 to 69, and 70 to 99 of the extracted value. When within the range, “reach D” is determined as the variation pattern.

  When it is determined that the reach is reached, that is, when it is determined in S152 of FIG. 12 that the reach flag is set to the ON state, the extracted value is within the range of 0 to 69 using the “reach time table”. Sometimes “reach A” is determined as the variation pattern, and “reach B” is determined as the variation pattern when the extraction value is within the range of 70 to 89, and “reach C” is determined as the variation value when the extraction value is within the range of 90 to 99.

  When it is determined that the reach does not occur, the “outgoing time table” is used. When the extracted value is within the range of 0 to 74, “normal A” is obtained, and when the extracted value is within the range of 75 to 99, “ “Normal B” is determined as the variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, when “Normal A” is set as the variation pattern, “10 seconds” is set as the variation time, and 10 seconds have elapsed since the variation display of the special symbol is started on the special symbol display 8. Sometimes a scheduled stop symbol is derived and displayed. When “normal B” is set as the variation pattern, “15 seconds” is set as the variation time, and the scheduled stop symbol is displayed when 15 seconds have elapsed since the variation display of the special symbol is started on the special symbol display 8. Is derived and displayed.

  When “reach A” is set as the variation pattern, “20 seconds” is set as the variation time, and the special symbol display 8 generates a reach state during the variation display, and then the scheduled stop symbol is derived and displayed. . Similarly, “30 seconds” is set when “reach B” is set as the variation pattern, “40 seconds” is set when “reach C” is set, and “50 seconds” is set when “reach D” is set. "Is set as the variation time, a reach state is generated during the variation display, and the scheduled stop symbol is derived and displayed when the variation time has elapsed.

  In this embodiment, when “normal A” is set as the variation pattern, “8001H” is set as the variation pattern command in S156 of FIG. When “normal B” is set as the variation pattern, “8002H” is set as the variation pattern command in S156 of FIG. Similarly, when “reach A”, “reach B”, “reach C”, and “reach D” are set as the variation patterns, “8003H”, “8004H”, “8005H”, “8005H”, “8005H” in “S156” of FIG. 8006H "is set as the variation pattern command. The set variation pattern command is input to the effect control microcomputer. The effect control microcomputer performs a process of determining a decoration variation pattern for variably displaying a decoration symbol that matches the specified variation time, based on these variation pattern commands input from the game control microcomputer.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the distribution rate that is predetermined and stored in each variation pattern determination table corresponding to the determination result determined in advance. The variation pattern used is determined.

  Further, the distribution ratio stored in each table has a high probability that “reach C” is determined as a variation pattern when it is determined to be a big hit, while the “reach” is determined with a high probability when it is determined to be out of reach. “A” and “Reach B” are stored in advance so as to be determined as the variation pattern. As a result, the reliability that becomes a big hit when “reach C” is reached can be made higher than the reliability that becomes a big hit when “reach B” or “reach A” is executed. The player's expectation can be improved by the fluctuation pattern. Further, “reach D” is stored in advance so as to be determined as a variation pattern only when it is determined that the game is a big hit. As a result, a big hit always occurs when the “reach D” is reached.

  In this embodiment, when any one of “reach B”, “reach C”, and “reach D” is set as the variation pattern, the decorative display device 8k causes the display rotation frame 18 during the variation display. Performs a rotational drive effect of rotating and displaying an image in accordance with the rotational drive effect on the decoration variation display unit 9.

  14A is a flowchart showing the effect control main process, and FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, an initialization process is performed in Sub1. In this initialization process, all the stored contents stored in the RAM mounted on the effect control board 80 are erased, and initial values (for example, “0”) of the respective parameters are newly set. In the initialization process in the present embodiment, the display rotating frame 18 is rotated, and the drive motor 38 is rotated until the ON signal is input from the position sensor 18f to the effect control microcomputer. Processing for setting the state of the display rotation frame 18 to be in the first state is performed.

  Next, in Sub2, random number update processing for updating the count value of the random counter used for effect control is performed. The random counter used for effect control will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in Sub3, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is set. If the timer interrupt flag has not been set, the process returns to Sub2. If the timer interrupt flag has been set, the process proceeds to Sub4 to clear the timer interrupt flag and then performs a command analysis process in Sub5.

  In the command analysis processing of Sub5, various commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 are received, and processing for analyzing what command the received command is is performed.

  Next, in Sub6, display control process processing is performed. The display control process includes a variation start command reception waiting process for displaying an image on the display screen of the decoration variation display unit 9, a variation display operation setting process, a pattern variation in-process, an all symbol stop waiting process, and a jackpot display. Processing such as processing is performed. In particular, in the symbol variation processing, control is performed to display an image based on the decoration variation pattern set in the variation display operation setting processing and the type of the notice effect.

  In Sub7, a motor drive control process is performed. This motor drive control process outputs a motor drive signal for rotating the drive motor 38 based on the decoration variation pattern set in the display control process process of Sub6 and the type of the notice effect, and rotates the drive motor 38. Control processing is performed. In the motor drive control process according to the present embodiment, the rotational drive of the drive motor 38 is controlled while checking the state of the display rotary frame 18 based on the detection signal from the position sensor 18f. Processing is performed.

  In Sub8, sound / lamp control command processing is performed. In this sound / lamp control command processing, as described above, command settings for game sounds, lamp lighting patterns, and the like are made based on various commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the effect control microcomputer 800. The corresponding sound / lamp driving signal is output to the control target device. As a result, a synchronized production can be performed.

  In FIG. 14B, timer interrupt processing is performed, and the timer interrupt flag is set in Sub9. This timer interruption is performed every 33 msec. In Sub10, the timer interrupt is permitted and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the effect control microcomputer for effect control. FIG. 15 shows four types of random counters, random counters SR1 to SR4, as examples of the random counter.

  In addition, SR1 randomly determines which type of jackpot symbol is to be displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9 when it is determined in advance that the jackpot will be generated by the jackpot determination using R1 by the game control microcomputer. It is a random counter for generating a random value used for the purpose. It is updated every 33 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability variation big hit symbol command is input from the game control microcomputer, the stop symbol is determined from the odd symbol so that the odd symbol of the odd symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, when a non-probable big hit symbol command is input from the game control microcomputer, the stop symbol is determined from the even symbol so that the even-numbered symbol of the even symbol is stopped and displayed.

  SR2 (2-1, 2-2, 2-3) is derived and displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9 when it is determined in advance that it will be lost by the jackpot determination using R1 by the game control microcomputer. It is a stop symbol determination random counter used for randomly determining an off symbol. SR2-1 is for determining the left shift symbol, and is updated from 0. When SR2-1 is added up to 9 which is the upper limit, SR2-1 is added again from 0. SR2-2 is a random counter for determining an out-of-band symbol, and is added from 0 again when it is added from 0 and added up to 9 which is the upper limit thereof. SR2-2 is incremented by one for each carry of R2-1. SR2-3 is a random counter for determining the right-sided design and is added from 0 and added up to 9 which is the upper limit thereof, and then added again from 0. SR2-3 is incremented by one for each carry of SR2-2.

  When the variation pattern command input from the game control microcomputer to the effect control microcomputer is a command for generating a reach state, the right shift symbol is the left shift symbol determined using SR2-1. Processing for forcibly determining the same symbol as a stop symbol is performed.

  SR3 is a random counter for determining the type of variation mode by the decoration variation display unit 9, and is added and updated from 0, updated up to 9, which is the upper limit, and then updated again from 0. This SR3 is incremented by 1 every timer interrupt, that is, every 33 msec, and every interrupt processing surplus time.

  SR4 is based on the result of the jackpot determination performed by the game control microcomputer, and determines whether or not to perform a notice effect for informing the player of the result in advance and the type of the notice effect. A random counter, which is updated from 0 and updated up to 9, which is the upper limit, and then updated again from 0.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of command analysis processing in which the effect control microcomputer analyzes a command input from the game control microcomputer.

  First, in Sub15, whether or not there is a new received command in the command buffer for temporarily storing the command received by the effect control microcomputer, which is a storage buffer mounted on the effect control microcomputer. Processing for determining whether or not.

  When it is determined that there is a new received command in Sub15, the received command is read in Sub16, and processing is performed in Sub17 to determine whether the read command is a probability variation big hit symbol command.

  When it is determined in Sub17 that the command is a probable change jackpot symbol command, a process for setting a probable change jackpot flag is performed in Sub18 and the process proceeds to Sub15.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in Sub 17 that the command read is not a probability variation big hit symbol command, processing is performed in Sub 19 to determine whether or not the command is a non-probable big hit symbol command. If it is determined in Sub 19 that the command is a non-probability variable big hit symbol command, a process for setting a non-probable variable big hit flag is performed in Sub 20 and the process proceeds to Sub 15.

  On the other hand, when it is determined at Sub 19 that the command is not an uncertain change big hit symbol command, processing is performed at Sub 21 to determine whether it is a variation pattern command or not. When it is determined in Sub21 that the received command is a fluctuation pattern command, a process of setting a fluctuation pattern flag corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command is performed in Sub22, and the process proceeds to Sub15.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in Sub21 that the command is not a variation pattern command, a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received command is performed in Sub23, and the process proceeds to Sub15. When it is determined in Sub 15 that there is no received command in the command reception buffer that has not been analyzed, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of display control process processing. In the display control process, a change start waiting process is performed in Sub30. In the variation start waiting process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern flag is set in Sub22 of FIG. When the variation pattern flag is set, the value of the process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the variation display operation setting process.

  In Sub31, a variable display operation setting process is performed. In the variation display operation setting process, a process for setting a decoration variation pattern for specifying the display mode of the variation display performed in the decoration variation display unit 9, a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped, and the like are performed. When the decoration variation pattern or stop symbol is set, the value of the process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the processing during symbol variation.

  In Sub32, a process during symbol variation is performed. In the symbol variation processing, the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed, background, character) specified from the decoration variation pattern set in Sub31 is controlled and the end of the variation time is monitored. When the fluctuation time has elapsed, the value of the process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the all symbol stop waiting process.

  In Sub33, all symbol stop waiting processing is performed. In the all symbol stop waiting process, display control is performed to stop the variation of symbols at the end of the variation time specified from the variation pattern set in Sub31. When the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state is a jackpot combination, the value of the process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is an out-of-combination combination, the value of the process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the change start waiting process.

  In Sub34, a big hit display process is performed. In the jackpot display process, a jackpot display for notifying that a jackpot has occurred after the lapse of the variation time is performed, and display control during the jackpot game is performed. When the big hit game ends, the value of the process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the variation start waiting process.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the variable display operation setting process. First, in Sub45, a process of extracting random values of random counters SR1 to SR4 updated in Sub2 of FIG. 14 is performed.

  In Sub 46, a decoration stop symbol setting process for setting a decoration symbol to be stopped and displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9 is performed. In the decoration stop symbol setting process, when the probability variation big hit flag is set in Sub18 of FIG. 16, the big hit symbol is determined from the odd symbol which is the probability variation symbol based on the value of the random counter SR1, and is set as the planned decoration stop symbol. Is done. Further, when the non-probability variable big hit flag is set in Sub20 of FIG. 16, the big hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random counter SR1 from the non-probable variable “0” and the even number symbol, and is set as a decoration planned stop symbol. Processing is performed.

  Also, the variation pattern flag set in Sub22 in FIG. 16 receives a variation pattern flag for generating a reach state (for example, a variation pattern command corresponding to reach A to reach D in FIG. 13 is set in Sub22 in FIG. The variation pattern flag) is set as a design symbol stop design of the left-off symbol and the right-off symbol design specified from the random number value extracted from the random counter SR2-1, and extracted from the random counter SR2-2. A process of setting the decorative design specified from the random number value as a design-scheduled stop design for the out-of-order design is performed.

  Also, when the flag is not set in any of Sub18, Sub20, and Sub22 in FIG. 16, since the big hit state and the reach state do not occur, the random number values extracted from the random counters SR2-1 to SR2-3, respectively. The decoration design corresponding to each is determined at random, and the process of setting as a scheduled stop design is performed.

  In Sub 47, a decoration variation pattern setting process for setting a decoration variation pattern for specifying the display mode of the variation display performed in the decoration variation display unit 9 is performed.

  In the decoration variation pattern setting process, a decoration variation pattern setting table stored in advance in a ROM mounted on the effect control microcomputer is looked up, and a decoration variation pattern used for variation display is set. Display control for displaying the specified image on the decoration change display unit 9 at a timing specified from the decoration change pattern determined in the decoration change pattern setting process, and the display rotation frame 18 is rotated to the specified state. Drive control is performed. The decoration variation pattern setting table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In Sub48, when the variable display is started, a process of setting a notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility that a big hit may occur in the variable display is performed.

  The notice effect setting process in the present embodiment is performed by looking up the notice effect setting table stored in advance in the ROM mounted on the effect control microcomputer and setting the notice effect. Display control for displaying the specified image on the decoration variation display unit 9 at a timing specified from the notification effect determined in the notification effect setting process, and drive control for rotating the display rotation frame 18 to the specified state. Is done. The notice effect setting table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In Sub49, the process of starting timer timing (subtraction) of the variation time specified from the decoration variation pattern set in Sub47 is performed, and in Sub50, the value of the process flag is set to a value corresponding to the symbol variation processing, The variable display operation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a decoration variation pattern setting table. The decoration variation pattern setting table in the present embodiment stores a decoration variation pattern setting table for loss and a decoration variation pattern setting table for big hits.

  First, the decoration variation pattern setting table for the off time will be described. When a variation pattern command of normal A is input from the game control microcomputer, “normal A pattern” is determined as a decoration variation pattern in the entire range of 0 to 9 using the “normal A hour table”. The

  When a variation pattern command for normal B is input from the game control microcomputer, the “normal B pattern” is determined as a decoration variation pattern in the entire range from 0 to 9 using the “normal B hour table”. The

  When the reach A variation pattern command is input from the game control microcomputer, the “reach A hour table” is used to determine the “normal reach pattern” as the ornament variation pattern in the entire range of 0 to 9 extracted values. .

  When a reach B variation pattern command is input from the game control microcomputer, the “reach B table” is used. When the extracted value is within a range of 0 to 7, the “pickup pattern” is 8 to 8 When it is within the range of 9, the “chase pattern” is determined as the decoration variation pattern.

  When a reach C variation pattern command is input from the game control microcomputer, the “reach C hour table” is used. When the extracted value is within the range of 0 to 7, the “developed A pattern” is extracted and the extracted value is 8 When it is within the range of ˜9, the “developed B pattern” is determined as the decoration variation pattern.

  Next, the decoration variation pattern setting table at the time of big hit will be described. As described above, the ornament variation pattern setting table at the time of big hit is a table that is looked up when the probability variation big hit flag or the non-probability big hit flag is set in Sub18 or Sub20 of FIG.

  When the reach A variation pattern command is input from the game control microcomputer, the “normal reach pattern” is determined as the decoration variation pattern in the entire range from 0 to 9 using the “reach A hour table”.

  When the reach B variation pattern command is input from the game control microcomputer, the “reach B hour table” is used. When the extracted value is within the range of 0 to 4, the “normal reach re-variation pattern” is A “pickup pattern” is determined as a decoration variation pattern when the value is within the range of 5 to 7, and a “chase pattern” is determined when the extraction value is within the range of 8 to 9.

  When the reach C variation pattern command is input from the game control microcomputer, the “reach C hour table” is used. When the extracted value is within the range of 0 to 3, the “pickup re-variation pattern” is The “chase re-variation pattern” is in the range of 4 to 5, the “development A pattern” is in the range of 6 to 7, and the “development B pattern” is in the range of 8 to 9. Are determined as decoration variation patterns.

  When a reach D variation pattern command is input from the game control microcomputer, the “development A re-variation pattern” is extracted using the “reach D hour table”. Is in the range of 4-5, "Development B re-variation pattern", when the extraction value is in the range of 6-7, "Development C pattern", and when the extraction value is in the range of 8-9, "Development C pattern" The “revariation pattern” is determined as the decoration variation pattern.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the decoration variation pattern is determined in advance in each decoration variation pattern setting table corresponding to the variation pattern command input from the game control microcomputer. Determined based on the fraction.

  In addition, the distribution pattern stored in each decoration variation pattern setting table is input with a variation pattern command of “reach C” that is determined with a high probability when it is determined that the game control microcomputer is a big hit. The game control microcomputer so that any one of the “development A pattern”, “development B pattern”, “pickup re-variation pattern”, and “chase re-variation pattern” is determined as the decoration variation pattern. When a change pattern command of “reach A” or “reach B”, which is determined with a high probability when it is determined that it is not a big hit, a “normal reach pattern”, “pickup pattern”, “chase” with a high probability is input. Pre-stored so that any of the “patterns” is determined as the decoration variation pattern There. As a result, when the variation display is performed using any one of the “pickup re-variation pattern”, “chase re-variation pattern”, “development A pattern”, and “development B pattern” in the variation display of the decoration variation display section. The reliability that will be a big hit can be higher than the reliability that will be a big hit when the variable display is performed using any of the “normal reach pattern”, “pickup pattern”, or “chase pattern”. The expectation of the player can be improved by the ornament variation pattern used for the variation display of the ornament variation display unit 9. Furthermore, when a variation pattern command of “reach D” determined only when it is determined that the game control microcomputer is a big hit, a “development A re-variation pattern” is displayed on the variation display of the decoration variation display unit 9. ”,“ Development B re-variation pattern ”,“ Development C pattern ”, and“ Development C re-variation pattern ”are stored in advance so as to be determined as the decoration variation pattern. Thus, when a variation display using these ornament variation patterns is performed in the ornament variation display unit 9, a big hit always occurs.

  Here, the display mode of the fluctuation display in the decoration fluctuation display unit 9 will be briefly described for each decoration fluctuation pattern. When the “normal A pattern” is determined as the decorative variation pattern, the decorative symbol variation display is started in the main area, and the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed after 10 seconds.

  When the “normal B pattern” is determined as the decorative variation pattern, the decorative symbol variation display is started in the main area, and the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed after 15 seconds.

  When the “normal reach pattern” is determined as the ornament variation pattern, the ornament symbol variation display is started in the main area, and the left symbol and the right symbol which are stopped when 8 seconds have elapsed from the beginning of the variation are the same, and the reach described above A state is generated, and when 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When one of “Pickup pattern”, “Chase pattern”, “Development A pattern”, “Development B pattern”, and “Development C pattern” is determined as the decoration variation pattern, the variation display of the decoration pattern in the main area starts. Then, after the reach state occurs, drive control of the display rotation frame 18 is started.

  As the decoration variation pattern, any one of “normal reach revariation pattern”, “pickup revariation pattern”, “chase revariation pattern”, “development A revariation pattern”, “development B revariation pattern”, and “development C revariation pattern” Is determined, the corresponding ornament variation pattern among the above-mentioned “normal reach pattern”, “pickup pattern”, “chase pattern”, “developed A pattern”, “developed B pattern”, “developed C pattern” Thus, the variable display is performed, and after the display result is temporarily stopped, the drive control of the display rotation frame 18 is started. Note that, among the decoration variation patterns described above, the details of the decoration variation pattern in which the drive control of the display rotation frame 18 is performed during the variation display will be described later using a timing chart or the like.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a notice effect setting table in the present embodiment.

  When a probable big hit flag or a non-probable big hit flag is set and a big hit occurs, a “big hit table” is used, and when the extracted value is in the range of 10 to 29, “notice effect A” is displayed from the random counter SR4. When the extracted value is within the range of 30 to 49, the “notice effect B” is selected. When the extracted value is within the range of 50 to 69, the “notice effect C” is displayed. When the extracted value is within the range of 70 to 99, The “effect D” is determined as the notice effect. Note that when the extracted value from the random counter SR4 is in the range of 0 to 9, the notice effect is not performed.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the “notice table” is used, and when the extracted value from the random counter SR4 is within the range of 91 to 93, the “notice effect A” is within the range of 94 to 96. "Notice effect B" is determined as the notice effect, "Notice effect C" is determined as the extracted value is in the range of 97 to 98, and "Notice effect D" is determined as the extracted value is 99. Note that when the extracted value from the random counter SR4 is in the range of 0 to 90, the notice effect is not performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the announcement effect is determined in advance for each of the off-hours table that is looked up when it is out of the big-hit table that is looked up when it is a big-hit. It is possible to determine whether or not to perform the notice effect based on the stored distribution ratio and the type of the notice effect.

  In addition, the distribution ratios stored in the respective tables are determined so that the probability of making any notice effect when it is determined to be a big hit is the decision to perform any notice effect when it is determined to be out of place. It is stored in advance so as to be higher than the probability of being made. Further, when it is determined to be a big hit, it is selected with the highest probability (SR4 value is 70 to 99), and when it is determined to be out of play, it is selected with the lowest probability (SR4 value is 99). The reliability that will be a big hit when a notice effect using the is performed can be higher than the reliability that will be a big hit when other types of notice effects are made, and the notice that will be executed A player's expectation can be improved depending on the type of performance.

  When the decision to perform the notice effect is made, the drive control of the display rotating frame 18 is started when the decorative pattern variation display is started in the main area. The details of the plurality of notice effects will be described later using a timing chart or the like.

  FIGS. 21 to 25 explain the display state of each of the main area and the sub area in the decoration display device 8k and the rotation state of the display rotation frame 18 in correspondence with each other. Further, the state of the decoration display device 8k will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Images displayed in each of the main area and the sub area in the decorative display device 8k described below with reference to FIGS. 21 to 30 are displayed in the display control process described in Sub6 of FIG. More specifically, the images to be displayed in the main area and the sub area are switched based on the decoration variation pattern and the notice effect set in Sub 47 and Sub 48 in FIG. 18 by the process during symbol variation described in Sub 32 in FIG. Processing is performed. Thereby, the image demonstrated using FIGS. 21-30 can be displayed on each of the main area | region and sub area | region in the decoration display apparatus 8k.

  Further, the display rotation frame 18 in the decorative display device 8k described below with reference to FIGS. 21 to 30 is rotated in the motor drive control process described in Sub7 of FIG. More specifically, the motor drive control process described in Sub7 of FIG. 14 outputs a motor drive signal based on the decoration variation pattern and the notice effect set in Sub47 and Sub48 of FIG. A process for controlling is performed. Thereby, as will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 30, the display rotation frame 18 in the decoration display device 8 k can be rotated.

  The vertical axis direction in FIGS. 21 to 25 indicates the tilt state of the displayed image for the main region, the position state of the displayed image for the sub region, and the display rotation frame 18 for the display rotation frame. Each state can be identified by the vertical axis position of the solid line part of the arrow.

  For example, for the main area, when the vertical line position of the solid line part of the arrow is in the upper stage, it indicates that the image is in a state of rising to the right, and in the middle stage, the image in the horizontal state is displayed. It shows that the image of the lowering of the right shoulder is displayed at the lower stage. For the sub-region, the vertical line position of the solid line part of the arrow indicates that the image is displayed at the upper position when it is at the upper stage, and that the image is displayed at the normal position when it is at the middle position. It sometimes shows that an image is displayed at the lower position. The display rotating frame 18 is in the third state when the vertical axis position of the solid line portion of the arrow is in the upper stage, in the first state when in the middle stage, and in the second state when in the lower stage. Each shows that.

  Moreover, the horizontal axis direction in FIGS. 21 to 25 indicates the passage of time. Therefore, when there is no arrow tilt and it is horizontal, it indicates that the state has not changed, when there is no arrow tilt and it is vertical, it indicates that the state has changed at once, and when the arrow is tilted, the state is equal. It shows that the speed is changing. The rotation speed and the moving display speed are indicated by the inclination angle of the arrow. The circled numbers in FIGS. 21 to 25 are described for convenience in order to indicate the timing, and are simply indicated by numbers hereinafter.

  FIG. 21 shows a main area in the decoration variation display section 9 when the decoration variation pattern setting table for the big hit is looked up and a pickup pattern is set as the decoration variation pattern used for the variation display of the decoration variation display section 9. 5 is a timing chart for explaining a display state of each of the sub-regions and a driving state of the display rotation frame 18. FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining a state of the decoration display device 8k when a pickup pattern is set as a decoration variation pattern used for variation display of the decoration variation display unit 9.

  Timings 1 and 2 indicate a state from when the variable display using the pickup pattern is started until the reach state is generated in the main area. The image displayed in the main area is controlled to be displayed in a horizontal state, and a variable display is performed before the reach occurs. No image is displayed for the sub-region. The display rotation frame 18 is controlled to be in the first state.

  Timings 2 to 3 show a state in which the variable display using the pickup pattern is started and the reach state is generated in the main area. The main area is displayed in a variable manner after the occurrence of reach while being controlled in a horizontal state. For the sub-region, a notification image indicating that pickup reach is reached when a predetermined time has elapsed is displayed. The display rotation frame 18 is continuously controlled to the first state. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timing 2 is shown in FIG.

  Timings 3 to 9 indicate a state in which drive control of the display rotation frame 18 is started, a rotation drive effect is performed, and a rotation display effect that displays an image corresponding to the rotation drive effect is performed.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timing 3 is controlled to be switched from the first state to the second state. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main region to switch from a horizontal state to a reach variation image corresponding to a right-down state. Further, in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, the control for displaying the image of the decorative symbol “5” at the lower position is performed in the sub area. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timing 3 is shown in FIG.

  At timings 3 to 4, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the second state to the third state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from a right-shouldered state to a reach variation image corresponding to a right-shouldered state. In the sub area, display control is performed to move the image of the decorative symbol “5” at a constant speed from the lower position to the upper position in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timings 4 to 5 is continuously controlled to the third state. In the sub area, a display effect is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “5” displayed at the upper position rolls down toward the main area. In the main area, the image of the decorative pattern “5” that has been rolled down from the sub-area while being controlled to rise to the right is temporarily stopped at the position where the middle pattern is scrolled and then displayed again in the main area. A display effect that rolls out is performed. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timings 4 to 5 is shown in FIG.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timing 5 is controlled to be switched from the third state to the second state. In accordance with the state of the display rotating frame 18, display control is performed in the main region to switch from a right-shouldered state to a reach variation image corresponding to a right-shouldered state. Further, in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, in the sub-region, control is performed to display the image of the decorative symbol “6” displayed after the decorative symbol “5” at the lower position. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timing 5 is shown in FIG. As described above, the update of the decorative pattern in the variable display using the pickup pattern is performed every time the display rotation frame 18 is switched to the second state, and the image of the decorative pattern displayed in the sub area is changed to the next decorative pattern image. This is done by switching.

  Thereafter, with respect to the timings 5 to 7, the rotation drive effect and the rotation display effect are the same as the contents described in the timings 3 to 5 except that the decorative design image displayed in the sub-region is the image “6”. Done. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timings 6 to 7 is shown in FIG.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timing 7 is controlled to be switched from the third state to the second state. In accordance with the state of the display rotating frame 18, display control is performed in the main region to switch from a right-shouldered state to a reach variation image corresponding to a right-shouldered state. Further, in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, in the sub-region, control for displaying an image of the decorative design “7” displayed next to the decorative design “6” at the lower position is performed. The state of the decoration display device 8k at the timing 7 is shown in FIG.

  At timings 7 to 8, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the second state to the third state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from a right-shouldered state to a reach variation image corresponding to a right-shouldered state. In the sub-region, display control is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” is moved at a constant speed from the lower position to the upper position in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timings 8 to 9 is continuously controlled to the third state. In the sub area, a display effect is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” displayed at the upper position rolls down toward the main area. In the main area, a display effect is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” that has been rolled down from the sub-region while being controlled to be in a state of rising right shoulder is stopped and displayed at a position where the middle symbol is scroll-displayed. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timings 8 to 9 is shown in FIG.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timing 9 is controlled to be switched from the third state to the first state. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from the state of rising right shoulder to the image of “777” corresponding to the horizontal state. Further, in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control for displaying “big hit” indicating that a big hit has occurred is performed in the sub area. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timing 9 is shown in FIG. The state switched at the timing 9 is continued from the timing 9 to the timing 10 when the variation time has elapsed and the variation display is finished.

  It should be noted that the decoration change pattern setting table for the off-set time is looked up, and when the pickup pattern is set as the decoration change pattern used for the change display of the decoration change display unit 9, the main area and the sub area in the decoration change display unit 9 are displayed. The display state of each area and the drive state of the display rotation frame 18 will be briefly described. From the start of the variable display using the pickup pattern to the timing 8 described above, the rotation drive effect and the rotation display effect similar to those described at the timings 1 to 8 in FIG. 21 are performed.

  For the display rotation frame 18 after the timing 8, the control to the third state is continued. In the sub area, a display effect is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” displayed at the upper position rolls down toward the main area. In the main area, the image of the decorative pattern “7” that has been rolled down from the sub-area while being controlled to rise to the right is temporarily stopped at the position where the middle pattern is scrolled and then displayed again in the main area. A display effect that rolls out is performed. Then, a display effect is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “8” is stopped and displayed as a middle symbol stop symbol. Thereafter, the display rotation frame 18 is controlled to be switched from the third state to the first state. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from the state of rising right shoulder to the image of “787” corresponding to the horizontal state. Further, in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed to display “disappointing!” Indicating that the sub-region is out of place.

  FIG. 22 shows a main area in the decoration variation display section 9 when the decoration variation pattern setting table for the big hit is looked up and a chasing pattern is set as the decoration variation pattern used for the variation display of the decoration variation display section 9. 5 is a timing chart for explaining a display state of each of the sub-regions and a driving state of the display rotation frame 18. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining a state of the decoration display device 8k when a chase pattern is set as a decoration variation pattern used for variation display of the decoration variation display unit 9.

  Timings 1 and 2 are the same as those described in timings 1 and 2 in FIG.

  Timings 2 to 3 show a state in which the change display using the chasing pattern is started and the reach state is generated in the main area. The main area is displayed in a variable manner after the occurrence of reach while being controlled in a horizontal state. For the sub-region, an image of “7”, which is the same decorative symbol as the decorative symbol constituting the reach state occurring in the main region when a predetermined time has elapsed, is displayed. The display rotation frame 18 is continuously controlled to the first state. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timing 2 is shown in FIG.

  Timings 3 to 13 indicate a state in which drive control of the display rotation frame 18 is started, a rotation drive effect is performed, and a rotation display effect that displays an image corresponding to the rotation drive effect is performed.

  At timing 3, display control is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” displayed in the sub-region moves from the normal position toward the lower position. Note that the display rotation frame 18 is continuously controlled to the first state. For this reason, an effect is provided in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” escapes downward from the sub-region. Thereafter, until the timing 11 is reached, the image of the decorative pattern “7” displayed in the sub-region moves to the region (on the orbit) where the sub-window 18e can move as the display rotary frame 18 rotates. Control is performed.

  At timings 4 to 6, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the first state to the second state at a constant speed so as to follow the decorative symbol “7” displayed in the sub area. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from a horizontal state to a reach variation image corresponding to a downward-sloping state at a constant speed. The state of the decoration display device 8k at this timing is shown in FIG.

  At timing 5, display control is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” displayed in the sub-region moves from the lower position to the upper position. For this reason, at timing 6 when the display rotation frame 18 is switched to the second state, a display effect is performed such that the image of the decorative symbol “7” escapes upward from the subregion. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timing 6 is shown in FIG.

  At timings 6 to 8, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the second state to the third state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area so as to switch the reach variation image corresponding to the right shoulder rising state from the right shoulder falling state at a constant speed. The state of the decoration display device 8k at this timing is shown in FIG.

  At timing 7, display control is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” displayed in the sub-region moves from the upper position toward the lower position. For this reason, at timing 8 when the display rotation frame 18 is switched to the third state, a display effect is performed such that the image of the decorative symbol “7” escapes downward from the subregion.

  Thereafter, with respect to the timings 8 to 12, the same rotation as described in the timings 3 to 8 except that display control is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” stops at the upper position of the sub-region at the timing 11. A drive effect and a rotation display effect are performed.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timings 12 to 13 is continuously controlled to the third state. In the main area, a “rifle” image in which a ball is fired toward the sub area is displayed, and an effect of firing toward the decorative pattern “7” in the sub area is performed. The state of the decoration display device 8k at this timing is shown in FIG. Then, together with the effect fired in the main area, a display effect in which the image of the decorative design “7” displayed in the sub area rolls down toward the main area is performed. Further, a display effect is performed in which the image of the decorative symbol “7” that has been rolled down from the sub-region is stopped and displayed at the position where the middle symbol is scroll-displayed while being controlled to be in a state where the main region is raised to the right. . The state of the decoration display device 8k at this timing is shown in FIG.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timing 13 is controlled to be switched from the third state to the first state. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from the state of rising right shoulder to the image of “777” corresponding to the horizontal state. Further, in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control for displaying “big hit” indicating that a big hit has occurred is performed in the sub area. The state of the decoration display device 8k at the timing 13 is shown in FIG. Note that the state switched at the timing 13 is continued from the timing 13 to the timing 14 at which the fluctuation display has ended after the fluctuation time has elapsed.

  It should be noted that the decoration variation pattern setting table for the off-set time is looked up, and the chase pattern is set as the decoration variation pattern used for the variation display of the ornament variation display unit 9. The display state of each area and the drive state of the display rotation frame 18 will be briefly described. From the start of the fluctuation display using the chasing pattern to the timing 12 described above, the rotation drive effect and the rotation display effect similar to the contents described in the timings 1 to 12 in FIG. 22 are performed.

  The display rotation frame 18 after the timing 12 is continuously controlled to the third state. In the main area, a “rifle” image in which a ball is fired toward the sub area is displayed, and an effect of firing toward the decorative pattern “7” in the sub area is performed. Then, a display effect is displayed in which the ball fired in the main area does not hit the image of the decorative pattern “7” displayed in the sub area, but displays the trace of the ball hit in another place. Further, a display effect is performed in which an image of a decorative symbol other than the decorative symbol “7” (for example, “8”, etc.) is stopped and displayed as a stopped symbol of the middle symbol while being controlled to rise to the right in the main area. It is. Thereafter, the display rotation frame 18 is controlled to be switched from the third state to the first state. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from the state of rising right shoulder to the image of “787” corresponding to the horizontal state. Further, in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed to display “disappointing!” Indicating that the sub-region is out of place.

  FIG. 23 shows the display state of each of the main area and the sub area in the decoration variation display unit 9 when the developed variation pattern is set as the decoration variation pattern used for the variation display of the decoration variation display unit 9, and the display 3 is a timing chart for explaining a driving state of a rotary frame 18; FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining a state of the decoration display device 8k when an evolved decoration variation pattern is set as a decoration variation pattern used for variation display of the decoration variation display unit 9.

  Timings 1 to 3 are the same as the contents described at timings 1 to 3 in FIG.

  The display rotating frame 18 at timings 3 to 4 is continuously controlled to the first state. For the sub-region, a message “Development Reach” is displayed indicating that there is a possibility that the variation display using the development type ornament variation pattern may be started. Note that the development-type decoration variation pattern refers to a development A pattern, a development B pattern, a development C pattern, and a re-variation pattern thereof. The state of the decoration display device 8k at this timing is shown in FIG.

  Timings 4 to 12 indicate a state in which drive control of the display rotation frame 18 is started, a rotation drive effect is performed, and a rotation display effect that displays an image corresponding to the rotation drive effect is performed.

  The display rotating frame 18 at the timings 4 to 5 is controlled to be switched from the first state to the third state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from the horizontal state to the reach variation image corresponding to the upward state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control for displaying an image of “character A” at the upper position is performed in the sub area. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timing 5 is shown in FIG.

  At timings 5 to 8, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the third state to the second state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area so as to switch the reach variation image corresponding to the right shoulder rising state to the right shoulder falling state at a constant speed. In the sub-region, display control is performed to display an image of “character B” at the normal position and an image of “character C” at the lower position. FIG. 28C shows the state of the decoration display device 8k at the timing when the display rotation frame 18 is in the first state. The state of the decoration display device 8k at the timing 8 when the display rotation frame 18 is in the second state is shown in FIG.

  At timings 8 to 11, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the second state to the third state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area so as to switch the reach variation image corresponding to the right shoulder rising state from the right shoulder falling state at a constant speed. In the sub area, display control is performed to display an image of “character B” at the normal position and an image of “character A” at the upper position.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timings 11 to 12 is continuously controlled to the third state. In the sub area, a display effect is performed in which the image of “character A” displayed at the upper position rolls down toward the main area. In the main area, the effect of stopping and displaying the image of “Character A” that has fallen from the sub area while being controlled to be in a state of rising right shoulder is performed.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timing 12 is controlled to be switched from the third state to the first state. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area so as to switch from a rising right shoulder state to a reach variation image corresponding to the horizontal state. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control for displaying “development confirmed!” Indicating that the subregion has been developed is performed. The state of the decoration display device 8k at the timing 12 is shown in FIG. Thereby, the player can recognize that the development A pattern that appears while the character A is variably displayed is set as the decoration variation pattern, and can play a game with an increased expectation that is a big hit. The state switched at timing 12 is continued from timing 12 to timing 13 when a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, an image is displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9 in a display mode specified from the developed A pattern.

  As the decoration variation pattern, a display effect is performed in which “Character B” rolls toward the main area when the developed B pattern is determined, and “Character C” when the developed C pattern is determined. It is. In the main area, a display effect is performed in which the character image rolling down from the sub area is stopped and displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the developed decoration variation pattern is set, the corresponding character image is displayed to roll from the sub area toward the main area, and the character image is displayed in the main area. The example in which the display effect of stopping display is performed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when a decoration variation pattern that causes a reach state other than the developed decoration variation pattern is set, the character image is selected at random, and the selected character image is selected from the sub-region. A display effect that rolls down toward the main area may be performed, and a display effect in which the character image is stopped and displayed in the main area may be performed.

  More specifically, the distribution ratio used for whether or not to perform the character image display effect corresponding to each of the decoration variation patterns in which the reach state other than the developed decoration variation pattern occurs is stored and set in advance. In accordance with the distribution ratio of the decoration variation pattern, it is determined whether or not to perform the character image display effect. Then, when it is determined to perform the character image display effect, the character image to be displayed in the main area is selected. Then, when the reach state occurs during the variation display by the decoration variation pattern, a rotation drive effect and a rotation display effect similar to the contents described in timings 3 to 12 in FIG. 23 may be performed.

  FIG. 24 shows the display state of each of the main area and the sub area in the decoration variation display section 9 and the display when a re-variable decoration variation pattern is set as the decoration variation pattern used for the variation display of the decoration variation display section 9. 6 is a timing chart for explaining a driving state of the rotary frame 18 for use. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining a state of the decoration display device 8k when a re-variable decoration variation pattern is set as a decoration variation pattern used for variation display of the decoration variation display unit 9. The re-variable decoration variation pattern refers to a decoration variation pattern in which variation display is once again performed after the variation display is finished and the combination of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed. For example, a normal reach re-variation pattern or a pickup re-variation pattern is displayed. Such as a variation pattern. In the present embodiment, when a re-variable decoration variation pattern is set, temporary stop symbol determination processing is performed for determining a combination of decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed once the variation display is finished. Note that in the temporary stop symbol determination process, stop symbols other than the double stitch of the probability variation symbol are determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the slot of the probable variation symbol re-variates despite the stop display and reduces the interest of the game.

  The timing 10 is the same as the content described in the timing 10 of FIG. 21 except that “444”, which is a non-probable variable symbol, is temporarily displayed in the main area, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The display rotating frame 18 at the timings 10 to 11 continues to be switched to the first state. For the main area, “444” is continuously displayed in the horizontal state. For the sub-region, display control is performed to display a “probable change re-lottery” message indicating that re-variation is performed after displaying “big hit” indicating that a big hit has occurred. The state of the decoration display device 8k at this timing is shown in FIG.

  Timings 11 to 19 indicate a state in which drive control of the display rotation frame 18 is started, a rotation drive effect is performed, and a rotation display effect that displays an image corresponding to the rotation drive effect is performed.

  The display rotating frame 18 at the timings 11 to 12 is controlled to be switched from the first state to the third state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from a horizontal state to an image of “444” corresponding to the state of rising right shoulder at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control for displaying a “probability change” message at the upper position is performed in the sub area. The state of the decoration display device 8k at the timing 12 is shown in FIG.

  At timings 12 to 15, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the third state to the second state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch the image from “444” to “444” corresponding to the state of lowering the right shoulder at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control for displaying a “non-probable change” message in the lower position is performed in the sub-region.

  At timings 15 to 18, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the second state to the third state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area so that the image is switched at a constant speed from an image of “444” corresponding to the state of rising right shoulder to the state of rising right shoulder. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control for displaying a “probability change” message at the upper position is performed in the sub area. The state of the decoration display device 8k at the timing 18 is the same as the state shown in FIG.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timings 18 to 19 is continuously controlled to the third state. For the sub-region, a display effect is performed in which the message display of “probability change” displayed at the upper position rolls down toward the main region. In the main area, a display effect is performed in which the message display of “probability change” that has been rolled down from the sub area is stopped and displayed while being controlled to be in a state of rising to the right.

  The display rotation frame 18 at the timing 19 is controlled to be switched from the third state to the first state. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from “rising upward” to “777”, which becomes a flat pattern of the probability variation symbol corresponding to the horizontal state. Further, in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the sub-region so as to display a message “YETTANE!” Indicating that the probability change symbol has been switched to a flat eye. The state of the decoration display device 8k at the timing 19 is shown in FIG. The state switched at the timing 19 is continued from the timing 19 until the timing 20 at which the variation display has ended after the variation time has elapsed.

  In addition, here, an example has been described in which a non-probable symbol's flat eye is switched to a probabilistic symbol's flat eye by re-variation. In this case, the state of the timing 15 is continued for a predetermined time, and a display effect is performed in which the message display of “uncertain change” rolls out of the sub area in the sub area.

  FIG. 25 is a timing for explaining the display state of each of the main area and the sub area in the decoration variation display unit 9 and the driving state of the display rotation frame 18 when the notice effect D is set as the notice effect. It is a chart. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a state of the decoration display device 8k when the notice effect D is set as the notice effect.

  Timings 1 and 2 are the same as those described at timing 10 in FIG.

  Timings 2 to 7 indicate a state in which drive control of the display rotation frame is started, a rotation drive effect is performed, and a rotation display effect that displays an image corresponding to the rotation drive effect is performed.

  The display rotating frame 18 at timings 2 to 3 is controlled to be switched from the first state to the third state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotating frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from a horizontal state to a fluctuating display image before the occurrence of a reach corresponding to a rising state at a constant speed. In the sub area, no image is displayed. The state of the decoration display device 8k at timing 3 is shown in FIG.

  At timings 3 to 4, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the third state to the second state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch at a constant speed from a right shoulder rising state to a variable display image before the reach occurrence corresponding to the right shoulder falling state. In the sub area, no image is displayed.

  At timings 4 to 5, drive control is performed in which the display rotation frame 18 is switched from the second state to the third state at a constant speed. In accordance with the state of the display rotating frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch at a constant speed from a right-shouldered state to a fluctuating display image before the reach corresponding to the right-shouldered state. In the sub area, no image is displayed.

  The display rotating frame 18 at the timings 5 to 6 is continuously controlled to the third state. In the sub-region, a display effect in which the image of “Character A” rolls in from the lower direction of the sub-region and a display effect in which the image of “Character A” that rolls down rolls toward the main region are performed. In the main area, the effect of stopping and displaying the image of “Character A” that has fallen from the sub area while being controlled to be in a state of rising right shoulder is performed.

  The display rotation frame 18 at timing 6 is controlled to be switched from the third state to the first state. In accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18, display control is performed in the main area to switch from a rising right shoulder state to a variable display image before the occurrence of reach corresponding to the horizontal state. In addition, no image is displayed in the sub area in accordance with the state of the display rotation frame 18. Note that the state switched at timing 6 is continued from timing 6 to timing 7 when a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, an image is displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9 in a display mode specified from the set decoration variation pattern.

  Here, the state when the notice effect D is set has been described. However, when the notice effect A is set, “Character C” is displayed at the lower position of the sub area at the timing 4 in FIG. The notice effect is performed in a manner to be performed. Also, when the notice effect B is set, the notice effect is ended without displaying any image in the sub-region in the state of timing 4 in FIG. When the notice effect C is set, the notice effect is performed in such a manner that “character B” is already displayed in the sub-region in the state of timing 5 in FIG.

  As described above, the image displayed on the decoration variation display unit 9, the display position, the rotation angle, the state of the display rotation frame 18, etc. described with reference to FIGS. The pattern and the plurality of types of notice effects described with reference to FIG. 20 are stored in advance in a ROM mounted on the effect control microcomputer. Then, the effect control microcomputer displays an image of the rotation angle specified at the specified display position at the timing specified from the decoration change pattern and the notice effect set in Sub47 and Sub48 in FIG. Display control to be displayed on the display 9 and drive control to rotate the display rotation frame 18 in a specified state.

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

  (1) In the embodiment described above, the display rotation frame 18 provided on the front surface of the display screen of the decoration variation display unit 9 rotates according to the type of the decoration variation pattern for specifying the image. In addition, the display rotation frame 18 is provided with a main window 18d and a sub window 18e that allow different areas in the display screen of the decoration variation display unit 9 to be visually recognized. Therefore, when the display rotation frame 18 rotates, the area that can be viewed from the main window 18d and the sub window 18e changes, and an image specified from the decoration variation pattern is displayed in the changed area. Thereby, it is possible to provide a plurality of display units and perform a novel effect that gives an impression as if each of the plurality of display units is rotating. Further, such a novel effect can be realized with a simple structure in which the display rotation frame 18 is rotated as described with reference to FIG. Further, since the decoration variation display unit 9 itself is not physically rotated, it is possible to prevent a failure caused by the rotation of the decoration variation display unit 9 itself.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the display rotating frame 18 rotates, so that an image that matches the direction of the rotated main window 18d can be displayed in the main area. As a result, the reality is improved, and it is possible to effectively perform a novel effect that gives a strong impression that each of the plurality of display units is rotating.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 26, the contents of the pickup pattern are rotated, the display rotary frame 18 is rotated, and the sub-window 18e is moved from the lower position to the upper position. In accordance with the above, by moving and displaying the decorative symbols from the lower position to the upper position in the sub-region, it is possible to produce an effect that the decorative symbols are slowly lifted. Thereby, a reachable production that can be beaten can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 27, the contents of the chasing pattern are rotated, the display rotary frame 18 is rotated, and the sub-window 18e is moved to the upper position or the lower position. However, it is possible to perform such an effect that the symbol for the big hit combination in the main region moves to the region (on the track) where the sub-window 18e can move and the symbol escapes. Thereby, a reachable production that can be beaten can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when a symbol for a big hit combination in the main area is displayed at a part in the sub area, the player can have a sense of expectation that he / she may not know if it will be a big hit.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 28, the contents of the advanced decoration variation pattern are explained, and the display variation frame 18 of FIG. The character that is the symbol information corresponding to the developed decoration variation pattern determined by the setting process can be rendered visible from the sub-window 18e. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with an effect of notifying which of the developed decoration variation patterns has been selected, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 29, the contents of the re-variable decoration variation pattern are once displayed after the variation display is finished and the combination of the decoration symbols is stopped and displayed. By rotating the display rotation frame 18, the variation display is performed again, and it is possible to produce an effect as if a big hit with the probability variation symbol occurs. Thereby, even when a big hit with a non-probable variable symbol occurs, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a re-variable display may be performed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 30, the change display may be a big hit before the reach state occurs in the main area. You can make a notice. The notice effect is determined by the notice effect setting process in Sub48 of FIG. 18 regardless of whether the probability change big hit flag and the non-probability change flag are set. As a result, whether the character image used for the notice effect can be visually recognized from the sub-window 18e by rotating the display rotary frame 18 regardless of whether it is a big hit or a loss. Can be produced, and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, in the notice effect setting process of Sub48 in FIG. 18, the notice effect setting table in FIG. 20 is looked up, and the contents of the notice effect are determined. For this reason, since the display rotating frame 18 rotates, the probability of a big hit can be made different depending on the type of character that can be viewed from the sub-window 18e, so that the entertainment of the game can be further improved. .

  (8) The CPU 56 performs control to output a drive signal to the 7-segment display constituting the special symbol display 8, and transmits a decorative symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern to the effect control board 80. Then, the effect control microcomputer uses the ornament variation pattern used for the variation display of the ornament symbol in the ornament variation display unit 9 provided corresponding to the special symbol indicator 8, based on the received ornament symbol variation pattern command, In addition to determining the stop symbol, the display control of the image on the decoration variation display unit 9 is performed according to the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and the rotation of the display rotation frame 18 is controlled. As a result, the control burden on the CPU 56 can be reduced, and many variations can be produced by combining the image on the decoration variation display unit 9 and the rotation of the display rotation frame 18.

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

  (1) In the embodiment described above, the effect control microcomputer is specified at the specified display position at the timing specified from the decoration variation pattern and the notice effect set in Sub47 and Sub48 of FIG. An example in which display control for displaying an image of a rotation angle on the decoration variation display unit 9 and drive control for rotating the display rotation frame 18 in a specified state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player may be configured to rotationally drive the display rotation frame 18. The presentation control microcomputer rotates the display rotation frame 18 based on an instruction from the player, and displays the image corresponding to the state of the display rotation frame 18 on the decoration variation display unit 9. May be performed. That is, an operation means (for example, a push button, a sensor) that can be operated by the player is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine (a place where the player can operate), and the rotation control means (production control microcomputer) is provided from the operation means. The display rotation frame is driven to rotate based on the operation signal (signal for rotating the display rotation frame 18 to the left, signal for rotating it to the right), and the image control means (production control microcomputer, VDP) is connected to the display rotation frame. An image corresponding to the drive state (an image obtained by calculating the current state (rotation angle, etc.) of the display rotation frame 18 based on the signal from the position sensor 18f and the operation signal, and rotating and moving in accordance with the state. ) May be displayed in the display area of the display device.

  Further, when a specific decoration variation pattern or a specific notice effect is set in Sub47 or Sub48 in FIG. 18, an operation from the player may be accepted effectively. For example, FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the state of the decoration display device 8k when a specific notice effect is set as the notice effect. When a specific notice effect is set, the operation of the push buttons 201 and 201 provided in the vertical direction at the position where the player at the lower left of the ball game machine 1 of FIG. 1 can operate becomes effective. When a specific notice effect is set and variable display is started in the main area, control is performed to display a message display such as “Press the button!” In the sub area as shown in FIG.

  When the player presses the upper push button 201 as shown in FIG. 31 (b), a press signal is input to the effect control microcomputer, and the display rotary frame 18 is moved back as shown in FIG. 31 (c). It is driven to rotate clockwise. When the display control frame 18 is driven to rotate, the effect control microcomputer determines whether or not the variation display is a big hit, and when it is determined that the big hit is, the image of “character A” is displayed in the sub area. Display control is performed as described above (see FIG. 31C). Further, when it is determined that there is a deviation, display control is performed so that the image of “character A” is not displayed in the sub area (not shown).

  Further, when the display control frame 18 is rotationally driven, the effect control microcomputer performs display control in the main area to switch at a constant speed from the horizontal state to the change display image before the occurrence of the reach corresponding to the upward state. . When the player presses the lower push button 202 in FIG. 31B, the effect control microcomputer rotates the display rotary frame 18 in the clockwise direction, and from the horizontal state to the right shoulder in the main area. Display control is performed so that the variable display image before the occurrence of reach corresponding to the lowered state is switched at a constant speed.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the timing of performing the notice effect is the timing immediately after the start of the variable display has been described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 30. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display is performed in the main region. As long as the timing is performed, the announcement effect may be performed at any timing. For example, it may be the timing immediately after the occurrence of reach.

  Further, with respect to an example in which the notice effect setting process of Sub48 in FIG. 18 is performed using the notice effect setting table in which the distribution ratio is stored in advance so that the probability of executing the notice effect varies depending on whether or not it is a big hit As described above, but not limited to this, in addition to this, the reach in which the distribution ratio is stored in advance so that the probability that the reach notice effect is performed differs depending on whether or not the decorative variation pattern that reaches the reach is set. You may comprise so that reach notice effect setting processing may be performed using the notice effect setting table. As the contents of the reach notice effect, for example, immediately after the start of the fluctuation display, the name of the set decoration fluctuation pattern, for example, the message “Pickup” is displayed in the sub area after the display rotation frame 18 is driven to rotate. You may do it.

  (3) Although the example in which the main window 18d and the sub window 18e are opened in the display rotating frame 18 in the above-described embodiment has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if three windows are opened It may be more than that. Further, the example has been described in which the main window 18d and the sub window 18e are opened in the display rotation frame 18 so as to be independent, that is, the main area and the sub area are not connected. In addition to the above, a plurality of windows may be opened in the display rotation frame 18 so that the main window 18d and the sub window 18e communicate with each other, that is, the main area and the sub area are connected. .

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the sub-window 18e is opened on the right side of the main window 18d has been described. You may make it open. For example, you may comprise so that a sub-window may be opened in four directions of up and down, right and left with respect to the main window.

  (4) The circular plate 18b of the display rotating frame 18 in the above-described embodiment is formed so that the size of the circular opening of the opening 34e is substantially the same, and the center of the shape is the intersection of diagonal lines. The example in which the display main frame 18d rotates around the center of gravity of the main window 18d by opening the rectangular main window 18d is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display rotation frame 18 may be configured to rotate around a point different from the center of gravity of the main window 18d. In this case, the effect control microcomputer moves the center point of the main window 18d by the rotation of the display rotation frame 18, but synchronizes with the moving speed and moves the image moved by the moving amount. You may comprise so that the main window image movement control process displayed on a main area may be performed. Thereby, when the display rotation frame 18 rotates, an image matched with the rotated main window 18d can be displayed at the center of the main area. As a result, the reality is further improved, and a novel effect that strongly gives the impression that each of the plurality of display devices is rotating can be effectively performed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory buffer is notified by the number of lighting of the four LEDs constituting the special symbol reserved memory display 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of random number values stored in the reserved storage buffer in the sub area may be notified. For example, a signal that can specify the number of numerical data stored in the holding storage buffer is transmitted from the game control microcomputer to the effect control microcomputer, and the effect control microcomputer displays an image based on the signal in the sub area. You may comprise. As a result, an image for specifying the number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer different from the variable display image can be displayed in a sub-region different from the main region. For this reason, the number of reserved memories can be recognized from the sub-region, and an impression as if a plurality of display units are provided can be made even stronger.

  (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 special symbol display unit 8 means that the above-mentioned update display is performed while blinking the symbol, and that the display result is derived means that the symbol is turned on and stopped. 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, 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 corresponding to the variation pattern. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 80. The example in which the effect 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 the display of the ornament design has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 transmits a decorative symbol variation pattern command to the effect control board 80 when a start winning to the start winning opening 14 occurs.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine including a display device that displays an image including a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable in a display area has been described. By setting the number of bets for one game, it is possible to start the game. When the display result of the variable display unit is derived and displayed, one game is completed, and according to the display result of the variable display unit. It may be a slot machine that can generate a predetermined winning.

  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.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the display rotating frame 18 is rotationally driven by rotating the drive motor 38 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display is operated by being driven by a solenoid. It may be. For example, it may be operated by an actuator such as a (stepping) motor.

  (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 disassembled perspective view for demonstrating the structure of a decoration display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the rotation operation | movement of the rotation frame for a display in a decoration display apparatus. 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 flowchart which shows the program of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a change time setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table. (A) is a flowchart which shows an effect control main process, (b) is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for production control uses for production control. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a fluctuation | variation display operation setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the decoration variation pattern setting table. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification effect setting table. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the display state of each of the main area | region and subarea | region in a decoration variation display part, and the drive state of the display rotation frame when a pick-up pattern is set. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the display state of each of the main region and the sub region in the decoration variation display unit and the drive state of the display rotation frame when the chasing pattern is set. 10 is a timing chart for explaining the display state of each of the main area and the sub area in the decoration variation display unit and the driving state of the display rotation frame when the evolved decoration variation pattern is set. 10 is a timing chart for explaining the display states of the main area and the sub area in the decoration variation display unit and the driving state of the display rotation frame when a re-variable decoration variation pattern is set. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the display state of each of the main area | region and subarea | regions in a decoration change display part, and the drive state of the display rotation frame when a notice effect is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of the decoration display apparatus when a pick-up pattern is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of the decoration display apparatus when a chasing pattern is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of a decoration display apparatus when an expansion type decoration variation pattern is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of a decoration display apparatus when a re-variable decoration variation pattern is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of the decoration display apparatus when a notice effect is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of the decoration display apparatus when the notice effect in a modification is set.

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  14 start winning opening, 8 special symbol display, 8k decoration display device, 9 decoration change display section, 18 display rotating frame, 18d main window, 18e sub window, 34 front decoration member, 38 drive motor, 56 CPU, 62 start Mouth switch, 67 second start port switch, 80 effect control board, 54 ROM, 55 RAM, 57 I / O port section.

Claims (10)

A gaming machine including a display device that displays an image including a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable in a display area,
Display result determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of identification information in the display area is a specific display result;
Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result determination means determines that the display result of the variation display of the identification information in the display area is the specific display result;
Image control means for performing control for displaying the image in the display area;
A rotating frame that is rotatably mounted on the front side of the display device, and a display rotating frame in which a plurality of windows that allow different parts in the display area of the display device to be viewed from the front side of the rotating frame are opened When,
Rotation control means for rotating the display rotation frame around a point in the main window, which is a predetermined window among the plurality of windows, according to an image displayed in the display area. Characteristic gaming machine.   The image control means follows the rotation of the main window in accordance with the rotation of the display rotation frame by the rotation control means, and displays the image in alignment with the rotating main window from the main window. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising main window image follow-up control means for displaying on a portion within the display area that is enabled. The main window image tracking control means includes:
A main image is displayed on a portion in the display area that is visible from the main window in synchronization with the rotation of the display rotation frame by the rotation control means and rotated by the rotation angle of the display rotation frame. Window image rotation control means;
When the display rotation frame is rotated by the rotation control means, it is moved by the movement amount of the center point of the part in synchronization with the movement of the center point of the part in the display area that is visible from the main window. The game machine according to claim 2, further comprising: a main window image movement control unit that displays the displayed image at a site in the display area that is visible from the main window. The image control means includes
When the display result determining means determines that the display result is the specific display result, the identification information constitutes a part of the specific display result at a portion in the display area that is visible from the main window. A reach generation image control means for displaying a reach image in which a reach that is in a state of being generated;
After the reach generation image control means displays the reach image, a part in the display area that is visible from a sub-window that is a window different from the main window is displayed in the display area that is visible from the main window. Specific identification information image control means for displaying the specific identification information which is the identification information which is not displayed in the part and is displayed on the part in the display area which is visible from the main window and which is the specific display result. ,
To a predetermined part on the orbit of the sub-window when the rotation frame for display is rotated by the rotation control unit until a predetermined time has elapsed after the specific identification information is displayed by the specific identification information image control unit. Specific identification information image movement control means for moving and displaying the specific identification information,
The rotation control means includes the specific identification information that is moved and displayed by the specific identification information image movement control means until a predetermined time elapses after the specific identification information is displayed by the specific identification information image control means. The sub-gate specific identification information alignment rotation control means for rotating the display rotation frame so as to be displayed at a site in the display area that is visible from the sub-window, characterized in that The gaming machine according to claim 3. Reach pattern for specifying a variation display mode of the identification information in the display area when generating the reach in which the identification information constitutes a part of the specific display result. The probability of selection differs between when it is determined that the display result of the variation display of the identification information is not the specific display result and when the display result is determined as the specific display result by the display result determining means Reach pattern selecting means for selecting from a plurality of types of reach patterns including a reach pattern,
The image control means corresponds to each of the plurality of types of reach patterns in a portion in the display area that is visible from the sub-window when the display rotation frame is rotated by the rotation control means. Including symbol information image control means for displaying defined symbol information,
The rotation control unit is configured to display the rotation frame for display so that symbol information corresponding to the reach pattern selected by the reach pattern selection unit is displayed at a portion in the display area that is visible from the sub-window. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a sub-window symbol information alignment rotation control means for rotating the. Notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify that the display result of the variable display in the display area becomes the specific display result when the display result determining means determines that the display result is the specific display result. Further comprising
The image control means, when it is determined to notify by the notification determining means, a predetermined display result to a predetermined portion on the orbit of the sub-window when the display rotary frame is rotated by the rotation control means Including display result related information image control means for displaying related information,
When the rotation control means is determined to be notified by the notification determining means, the display result related information displayed by the display result related information image control means is visible in the display area. A sub-window display result related information alignment rotation control means for performing display result related information alignment control for rotating the display rotation frame so as to be displayed on the part of the display. Item 6. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 5 to 6. When the display result determining means determines that the display result is not to be the specific display result, the display result determining means further includes a pseudo determination means for determining whether or not to perform the display result related information alignment control,
The rotation control means includes a pseudo rotation control means for performing the display result related information alignment control when the pseudo determination means determines to perform the display result related information alignment control. The gaming machine according to claim 6. When the display result determining means determines that the display result is not to be the specific display result, the display result determining means further includes a pseudo determination means for determining whether or not to perform the display result related information alignment control,
The image control means, when it is determined by the pseudo determination means that the display result related information alignment control is performed, on the orbit of the sub-window when the rotation frame for display is rotated by the rotation control means. Including a pseudo display result related information image control means for displaying the display result related information to a predetermined part in
When the rotation control means determines that the display result related information alignment control is to be performed by the pseudo determination means, the display result related information displayed by the pseudo display result related information image control means is The gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising pseudo-rotation control means for rotating the display rotation frame so that the display rotation frame is displayed so as to be displayed at a portion in the display area that is visible from a window. When the display result determining means determines that the display result of the variation display of the identification information is not to be the specific display result, the display result determining means determines that the display result is the specific display result. A display result related information selecting means for selecting from a plurality of types of display result related information including display result related information with different probabilities of being selected.
The display result related information image control means and the pseudo display result related information image control means display the display result related information selected by the display result related information selection means. Gaming machine. The image control means performs control for displaying an image for deriving and displaying a display result after starting the variation display of the identification information due to establishment of a predetermined start condition,
Further comprising a number-of-establishment-counting unit that counts the number of unsettled start conditions that have not yet been displayed, while the start condition is satisfied but the identification information variation display due to the start condition has not yet been performed,
The image control means includes an established number image control means for displaying an image indicating the established number counted by the established number counting means on a part in the display area that is visible from a different window from the main window. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein:

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