JP2006055341A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a savor of a game and also improving the expectations of a player by executing performances full of changes. <P>SOLUTION: Corresponding to the kind of a variation item selected by having the player operate an operation button and the kind of a decorative variation pattern corresponding to the variation item, a matching performance is set (SX18) when a corresponding variation item is selected (YES in SX17), a non-matching performance is set (SX19) when a non-corresponding variation item is selected (NO in SX17), a nonuse performance is set (SX20) when the variation item is not selected (NO in SX15), and the set performance is executed (SX01). <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. More specifically, a variable display device is provided that performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and derives and displays a display result, and is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state.

  For example, a conventionally known gaming machine is provided with a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and displays a display result. When a result (a combination of identification information of the same type, for example, a combination of triplets) is derived and displayed, there are some which control to a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot) advantageous to the player.

As such a conventional gaming machine, there is a game machine that gives and displays an arbitrary number of items to be used at the time of super-reach reach with a predetermined number as the upper limit after the occurrence of outlier reach. And when super reach occurs, the reach effect that gives the player the impression that the reliability that becomes a big hit differs according to the number of items used by using the number of items displayed (Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-143457 A

  However, such a gaming machine gives an arbitrary number of the same items every time a loss reach occurs. In addition, all the granted items are forcibly used when super reach occurs. That is, the conventional gaming machine has no variation in the type of item, and there is no room for selection in using the item. For this reason, the effect which gives an item, and the effect which uses an item become a monotonous thing with few changes, and the interest of the game could not be improved.

  Furthermore, the super reach occurs when the reach corresponding to the number of assigned items is drawn regardless of whether or not it is a big hit. For this reason, even when super reach occurs and an effect using an item is performed, it is impossible to improve the expectation that a big hit will occur.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game and improve the player's expectation by performing a variety of effects. Is to provide.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A plurality of types of identification information that can be identified (special symbols “0” to “9”, decorative symbols “0” to “9”) are displayed in a variable manner and display results (scheduled stop symbols) are displayed. A variable display device (special symbol display device 44a, decorative symbol display device 44b) for derivation display (stop display) is provided, and a specific display result (for example, “3” or “7” for a special symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. A game machine (ball game machine 1) that controls to a specific game state (big hit) advantageous to the player when a combination of three in the decorative pattern is derived and displayed,
Specific display result determination means (SL01 to SL03, SL09 in FIG. 15) for determining whether or not to display and display the specific display result on the variable display device;
Based on the determination by the specific display result determining means (based on whether or not a big hit flag or the like is set), a variation pattern for identifying the variation display mode of the identification information in the variation display device is determined in advance. A variation pattern selecting means (see FIGS. 16 and 27) for selecting from a plurality of types of variation patterns (see FIGS. 17 and 30);
The variation display device performs variation display of the identification information in a variation display mode specified from the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means, and then derives and displays a display result based on the determination by the specific display result determination means. Fluctuation display control means (FIGS. 7, 8, 11, 22, and 31),
Predetermined selection conditions (for example, a special symbol display device 44a, a decorative symbol display device 44b, a normal symbol display device 63, etc. have a variable display count of a predetermined number or more, a special variable winning ball device 48, a normal variable winning ball device 58 , When a predetermined number of balls are won in the normal winning openings 53a, 53b, 54a, 54b, a ball is passed a predetermined number of times in the passage gate 61, etc.). And item selection means (SW03 in FIG. 28) for selecting an item image to be displayed on the variable display device from a plurality of types of item images (see FIG. 29) determined in advance.
Item storage means for storing the item image selected by the item selection means in an identifiable manner (SW04 in FIG. 28, RAM mounted on the effect control microcomputer);
Item display control means (SX02 in FIG. 31) for displaying the item image specified by the storage of the item storage means on the variable display device;
An operation means (operation button 31) that can be operated (pressed) by the player;
Operation determining means (SX10 in FIG. 31) for determining which item image is selected from among the item images displayed on the variable display device based on the detection signal of the operating means;
The variation pattern selecting means is more than when the specific display result determining means determines that the display result is not to be the specific display result (when the big hit flag is not set, or when the off-time table is looked up), Fluctuation corresponding to the item image specified by the storage of the item storage means at a higher rate when it is determined as the specific display result (when the big hit flag is set or when the big hit table is looked up) A variation pattern corresponding to a stored item is selected as a pattern (when the big hit table is looked up, a decoration variation pattern corresponding to the stored variation item is always selected regardless of the value extracted from the random counter SR3. When the hour table is looked up, the random counter SR Table of Figure 30 is configured decoration variation pattern corresponding to the variation item stored is not selected by the extracted value from)
Whether or not the variation display control means determines that the item image corresponding to the storage item correspondence variation pattern has been selected by the operation determination means when the storage item correspondence variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means. Due to the different variation display modes (when a variation item corresponding to a variation item-corresponding decoration variation pattern is selected, “YES” is given at SX17, and a matching effect is performed, and when a variation item not corresponding is selected, “ "NO" and a non-matching effect is performed, and when a variable item is not selected, the display is based on the determination by the specific display result determining means after the variable display is performed in SX15 and the non-use effect is performed. The results are derived and displayed (see FIGS. 32 to 35).

  According to such a configuration, according to the type of the item image selected by the player and the type of the variation pattern, the variation display is performed in different variation display modes, so that the player's degree of intervention in the game is improved. At the same time, it is possible to provide a variety of productions and improve the fun of the game. Moreover, when the variable display is performed in the variable display device in the variable display mode specified from the stored item corresponding variation pattern, it is possible to improve the expectation that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result.

(2) Counting (subtracting and adding) the number of times of winning (for example, the number of times that the variable display is performed and the display result is displayed in the normal variable winning ball device 58) to a predetermined winning opening (ordinary variable winning ball device 58) Etc.) counting means (see SM20 in FIG. 18),
Frequency determination means (see SM21 in FIG. 18) for determining whether or not the number of times counted by the counting means has reached a predetermined number (for example, 50);
The item selection means, on the condition that the number determination means has determined that the predetermined number of times has been reached (when “YES” in SM21 in FIG. 18), from the plurality of types of item images to the variable display device. A predetermined number (for example, 1, 2, 3,...) Of item images to be displayed is selected (for example, one variable item is selected in SW03 of FIG. 28).

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined number of item images are selected by winning a predetermined number of times in a predetermined winning opening. Thereby, since it is possible to play a game while having a purpose, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the interest of the game is reduced due to the item image not being displayed on the variable display device.

(3) When the variation pattern selection means has two or more item images specified by the storage of the item storage means (see, for example, SV05 in FIG. 27), the specific display result determination means displays the display result. Is a variation pattern in which a plurality of item images can be selected by the operation means at a higher rate than when it is determined that the specific display result is determined as not to be determined as the specific display result. It has a multiple selection variation pattern selection means for selecting (variable item corresponding ornament variation pattern 2) (the selection effect B is selected when the big hit table is looked up rather than when the loss table is looked up) 17 is configured so as to be easy, and when an effect command corresponding to the selected effect B is received. The table of FIG. 30 is configured so that the variation item-corresponding decoration variation pattern 2 is selected.
The variation display control means determines whether the operation determination means determines that the item image corresponds to the multiple selection variation pattern when the multiple selection variation pattern is selected by the multiple selection variation pattern selection unit. , A different variation display mode (when a variation item corresponding to the variation item-corresponding decoration variation pattern 2 is selected, "YES" is given at SX17, and a matching effect is performed, and when a variation item that does not correspond is selected, ""NO" and a non-matching effect is performed, and when a variable item is not selected, the display is based on the determination by the specific display result determining means after the variable display is performed in SX15 and the non-use effect is performed. The results are derived and displayed (see FIGS. 32 to 35).

  According to such a configuration, when the variation display is performed in the variation display device in the variation display mode specified from the plurality of selected variation patterns, that is, when a plurality of item images can be selected by the operation means, the display result As a result, it is possible to further improve the expectation that the specific display result is derived and displayed.

  (4) After it is determined that a predetermined item image has been selected by the operation determination unit (“YES” in SX10 of FIG. 31), the variable display control unit starts the variable display according to the determination of the operation determination unit Time for adjusting the time until the selection effect flag is set to the OFF state in SX14 of FIG. 31 and the item selection effect is ended and the effect set in any of SX18 to SX20 is started) Adjustment means (SX08, SX13, SX21 in FIG. 31, FIG. 34B) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, regardless of the timing at which the item image is selected, adjustment is made so that the time from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the time when the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device is constant. Can do. Further, even when variable display is performed in different variable display modes according to the player's selection, there is no need to store a plurality of variable patterns corresponding to the timing at which the item image is selected. For this reason, it is possible to provide an effect rich in change as described above without increasing the storage capacity for storing the fluctuation pattern.

(5) The variation pattern selection means has a higher rate when the specific display result determination means determines that the specific display result is the specific display result than when the specific display result determination means determines that the display result is not the specific display result. A plurality of timing fluctuation pattern selecting means for selecting a plurality of timing fluctuation patterns (variable item corresponding decoration fluctuation pattern 2), which are fluctuation patterns in which a plurality of timings (15 seconds and 40 seconds from the start of fluctuation) are set in advance; (The table in FIG. 17 is configured so that the selection effect B is easier to select when the big hit time table is looked up than when the loss time table is looked up. The table of FIG. 30 is selected so that the variation item-corresponding decoration variation pattern 2 is selected when the corresponding effect command is received. Is configured)
The variation display control means determines whether the operation determination means determines that the item image corresponds to the plurality of timing variation patterns when the plurality of timing variation patterns are selected by the plurality of timing variation pattern selection means. , A different variation display mode (when a variation item corresponding to the variation item-corresponding decoration variation pattern 2 is selected, "YES" is given at SX17, and a matching effect is performed, and when a variation item that does not correspond is selected, ""NO" and a non-matching effect is performed, and when a variable item is not selected, the display is based on the determination by the specific display result determining means after the variable display is performed in SX15 and the non-use effect is performed. The results are derived and displayed (see FIGS. 32 to 35).

  According to such a configuration, when a variation display is performed in the variation display device in a variation display mode specified from a plurality of timing variation patterns, that is, when an item image can be selected at a plurality of timings, as a display result The expectation that the specific display result is derived and displayed can be further improved.

(6) The item selection means includes:
Dedicated item selection means (extracted from SW03 in FIG. 28, random counter SR4) for selecting a dedicated item image (grenade) corresponding only to a specific variation pattern (knife / bullet / grenade-compatible ornament variation pattern) among the plurality of types of variation patterns Selected “Grenade” when the counted value is “2”),
Common item images (knives, bullets) corresponding to the specific variation patterns and the special variation patterns different from the specific variation patterns (knife-corresponding ornament variation pattern, knife / bullet correspondence ornament variation pattern) among the plurality of types of variation patterns Common item selection means to select (SW03 in FIG. 28, “knife” is selected when the count value extracted from the random counter SR4 is “0”, “bullet” is selected when “1”), and
The variation pattern selection means is more likely to have the common item image when the specific display result determination means determines that the display result is not the specific display result than when the specific display result determination means determines that the display result is the specific display result. The special variation pattern corresponding to is selected (the variation variation pattern corresponding to the variation item other than the variation variation pattern corresponding to the knife / bullet / grenade is more significant when looking at the loss table than when the large hitting table is looked up) The table shown in FIG. 30 is configured so that can be easily selected.

  According to such a configuration, since the special variation pattern corresponding to the common item image is selected at a higher rate than the specific variation pattern even when it is determined not to be the specific display result, the common item image is selected by the player. Can be a lot of opportunities. On the other hand, the specific variation pattern corresponding to the dedicated item image is selected at a lower rate than the special variation pattern when it is determined that the specific display result is not used. For this reason, when the variable display is performed in the variable display mode in the variable display mode specified from the specific variation pattern corresponding to the dedicated item image, the expectation that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result is further improved. be able to.

(7) It is a device different from the variation display device, and an effect (lamp lighting, generation of game sound) according to the gaming state (variation pattern, normal gaming state, probability variation state, variation display, etc.) ) Effect devices (game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c, game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b, decoration LED lamps 32, speakers 12a, 12b, etc.);
Effect device control means (effect control board 90) for controlling the drive state (lighting state, generation state) specified from a plurality of types of drive patterns (lighting signal, sound effect signal, various commands) for driving the effect device Voice frame lamp board 92),
Production item selection means (SR03 in FIG. 23) for selecting production item images to be displayed on the variable display device from a plurality of types of production item images (see FIG. 24) determined in advance corresponding to the plurality of types of drive patterns. When,
Effect item storage means (RAM mounted in the effect control microcomputer) for storing the effect item image selected by the effect item selection means in an identifiable manner;
Effect item display control means (SR03 in FIG. 23) for displaying the effect item image specified by the storage of the effect item storage means (effect item whose corresponding flag is on) on the variable display device;
The operation determining means further determines which effect item image is selected from the effect item images displayed on the variable display device by the effect item display control means (SR04 in FIG. 23),
The effect device control means controls the effect device to a driving state specified from the drive pattern corresponding to the effect item image determined to be selected by the operation determination means (for example, the effect item “Piano” is Control is performed so that when a "guitar" effect item is selected, a sound effect that generates a popular game sound is performed, so that a sound effect that generates a classic game sound is performed when selected. In addition, when a “fire” effect item is selected, a light effect that emphasizes red is performed, and when a “water” effect item is selected, a light effect that emphasizes blue is performed. Control).

  According to such a configuration, the effect device is controlled in different driving states according to the type of the effect item image selected by the player, so that the player's degree of intervention in the game can be further improved and changed. A rich production can be provided and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  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 the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an image type game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine, and the like may be used. It is often advantageous to provide a player with a variable display device that performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and derives and displays a display result, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is controlled to a specific gaming state.

  First, an overall configuration of a bullet ball gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ball game machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 that is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame, and is pivotally supported on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. A front frame 3 in which almost all the components are gathered, a front door frame (glass frame) 4 that can be opened and closed on the front upper part of the front frame 3, and a front lower frame that can be opened and closed. The upper plate opening and closing frame 11 is configured. The main components provided in the front frame 3 include the front door frame 4, the game board 40, the lower plate 27, the ashtray unit 29, the operation handle 30, the mechanism plate 140, and the ball hitting device 130. Although not shown, a card unit device for lending a game ball to a player (lending a ball) to the side of the ball game machine 1 may be provided.

  The front door frame 4 is provided with a circular see-through window 5 as a game opening through which a game area 41 of a game board 40 to be described later can be substantially seen through, and a multilayer glass plate is mounted from the back surface of the circular see-through window 5. It has become. The circular see-through window 5 and the multilayer glass plate are both formed in a vertically long circular shape. At the periphery of the front door frame 4, reinforcing peripheral frame ribs (not shown) are erected rearward, and further, by attaching reinforcing metal fittings with mounting screws along the reinforcing peripheral frame ribs, The strength is improved. Further, on the front side of the front door frame 4, along the outer periphery of the circular see-through window 5, an upper decorative unit 22 as a decorative member is disposed on the upper side, and a left decorative unit 23 as a covering member is disposed on the left side. A right decorative unit 24 as a covering member is provided, and a lower decorative unit 25 as a front component is provided at the lower part. The upper decoration unit 22 is provided on the front side of the front door frame 4 so that the game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d as light emitting members face, and the left decoration unit 23 and the right decoration unit 24. Are provided on the front side of the front door frame 4 so that the game effect lamps 16a and 16b and the game effect lamps 17a and 17b as light emitting members face each other. The game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and the game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b are lit or blinked according to the game state, and indicate when a special game state occurs or continues. In addition to notifying the player, the game atmosphere is enhanced. The special gaming state in the present embodiment refers to a gaming state such as a specific gaming state, a probability variation state, a variation display state, a reach state, etc., which will be described later.

  In addition, speakers 12 a and 12 b that generate sound effects (including sound and the like) according to the progress of the game are provided on the front door frame 4 on the left and right of the upper decoration unit 22. The speakers 12a and 12b also generate a notification sound to notify that when a ball lending abnormality occurs or when a ball lends (for example, a ball worth 100 yen is paid out). Also good. Further, a prize ball LED 10 as a game-related information light emitting member for notifying that a predetermined number of prize balls have been paid out on the right side of the upper part of the left decoration unit 23 based on the occurrence of a winning ball (no prize ball has not been paid out). (If the prize ball has not been paid out, it will light up, and if there is no prize ball unpaid, etc.), it will be visible from the front of the front door frame 4. Provided on the upper left side of the right decoration unit 24 is a ball-out LED 9 as a game-related information light emitting member for notifying that there are not enough prize balls to be paid out so as to be visible from the front of the front door frame 4. . The prize ball LED 10 and the ball break LED 9 are game-related information light-emitting members that emit light in association with information related to the game separately from the game effects performed in the ball game machine 1, and are separate from the game effect LED and the game effect lamp. It is provided and is provided on the front side of the front frame 3. Further, a front decoration 6 for decoration is provided on the left and right sides of the left decoration unit 23 and the right decoration unit 24, respectively. Further, on both sides of the lower decoration unit 25, there are provided see-through windows 18 for visually confirming the stamp attached to the game board 40.

  The game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, 16 b, 17 a, 17 b are mounted on a printed wiring board (not shown) and attached to the front side of the front frame 3. A plurality of game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b are mounted on each printed circuit board, and one game effect lamp 14b, 14d is mounted on each printed circuit board. Has been. And each board | substrate and speaker 12a, 12b are connected to the audio | voice frame lamp board | substrate 92 mentioned later. On the other hand, a plurality of ball-out LEDs 9 and prize ball LEDs 10 are mounted on each printed circuit board, and are connected to a payout control board 98 described later.

  Next, the structure of the upper plate 19 formed on the upper plate opening / closing frame 11 positioned below the see-through window 5 of the front door frame 4 will be described. The upper plate 19 is a plate member in which a plurality of synthetic resin members are combined. It is comprised by adhering. Above the open side of the upper plate 19, a doffing operation lever 21 is provided. This ball removal operation lever 21 is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction, and moves in one direction against the urging force of the spring, whereby the ball stored in the upper plate 19 is formed on the back side. A drain path (not shown) and a ball hole (not shown) are caused to flow down and guided to the lower plate 27.

  The upper plate 19 will be described in more detail. The upper plate 19 stores a prize ball paid out from a prize ball outlet 20 formed on the upstream side thereof, and supplies the ball to the launch position. It is. Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with an operation unit (balance display unit) that is operated when borrowing a ball via a card unit device provided adjacent to the ball game machine 1. The operation unit includes a balance display board 104 on which a ball rental switch, a return switch, and display LEDs (both not shown) are mounted. The balance display board 104 faces the upper surface of the upper plate 19. Yes. Further, a cylinder lock 26 for operating a locking device that locks the front door frame 4 to the front frame 3 and locks the front frame 3 to the outer frame 2 faces the right side of the upper plate 19. Yes.

  The lower tray 27 attached to the lower portion of the front frame 3 is an excess sphere storage tray (excess sphere receiving tray) for storing excess spheres overflowing from the upper tray 19. An operation lever 28 is slidably attached. By operating the ball removal operation lever 28, the balls (prize balls) stored in the lower plate 27 can be removed and transferred to a portable ball box. An operation button 31 and an ashtray unit 29 are provided on the left side of the lower plate 27, and an operation handle 30 is provided on the right side. The operation button 31 is provided so as to be operable by the player, and when pressed, a detection signal is output and an item can be selected. Here, the items in the present embodiment refer to items (for example, weapons, tools, etc.) selected with the player's intention. Of the items, the variable item refers to an item that can be selected during the variable display, and the effect item refers to an item that can be selected other than during the variable display. When an item is selected, the contents of various effects thereafter (for example, effects on the decorative symbol display device 44b, effects by a light effect device or a sound effect device described later, etc.) can be changed. In other words, an item refers to an item that can change the contents of various subsequent effects by selecting and operating the operation button 31 with the player's intention. The operation handle 30 is assembled with a single firing switch for stopping the driving of a firing motor of a ball striking device 130 to be described later and a touch wiring (not shown) connected to a touch ring (touch sensor). It adjusts the force.

  The front structure of the ball game machine 1 is generally as described above, but the case where the card unit device is adjacent to the ball game machine 1 will be described. This card unit device is operated by operating an operation unit such as the above-described ball rental switch or return switch provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 19. Thus, on the front side of the card unit device, an available indicator (not shown) for displaying whether or not the card unit device is usable, and the card unit device corresponds to the ball game machine 1 on either side. A connection table direction indicator (not shown) for displaying whether or not the card is inserted and a card insertion slot (not shown) for inserting a magnetic card as a recording medium are provided. The card unit device configured as described above is controlled by a unique control circuit, and is connected to a payout control board 98 to be described later via card unit wiring. The card unit device may be built in the ball game machine 1 or may be a ball game machine that does not have a card unit device and does not have a card lending function. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the card unit apparatus was illustrated as a unit apparatus for lending a ball | bowl to a player (lending a ball | bowl), the unit apparatus which can insert a banknote etc. may be sufficient, for example.

  Although the schematic configuration of the front of the ball game machine 1 has been described above, the detailed configuration of the game board 40 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the game board 40.

  The game board 40 is formed of a substantially square plywood so as to be housed and fixed in a game board housing frame portion integrally formed on the back side of the front frame 3. On the surface of the game board 40, guide rails 42a and 42b each having a stainless steel plate formed in an arc shape are attached. As a result, the metal balls fired from the ball striking device 130 are guided into the circular game area 41 formed by the guide rails 42a and 42b. The guide rail 42a defines and forms the lower left portion to the upper right portion of the game area 41, and the guide rail 42b defines and forms the upper right portion and the upper left portion of the game area 41.

  In the case of illustration, the game area 41 is provided with a special symbol display device 44a, a decorative symbol display device 44b, a special variable winning ball device 48, a normal variable winning ball device 58, a normal symbol display device 63, and the like. A winning hole, a windmill flow direction, a windmill that changes the speed, or a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided, and at the bottom of the game area 41, there is a hit ball that does not win any winning area. An out port 69 to be taken in is provided.

  The configuration of the game area 41 will be described in more detail. A passing gate 61 having a built-in gate switch 62 is provided on the left side of the decorative symbol display device 44b. When the gate switch 62 detects a hit ball passing through the gate switch 62, the normal symbol display device 63 provided on the right side of the special variable winning ball device 48 is variably displayed based on the detection signal ( Specifically, “O” and “X” are alternately turned on at two upper and lower positions) to derive a display result (one of “O” and “X” is turned on at two upper and lower positions). In other words, when “x” is lit on the normal symbol display device 63, the normal symbol display device 63 has derived a display result of detachment. On the other hand, when “◯” is lit on the normal symbol display device 63, the normal symbol display device 63 has derived the winning display result, and the normal variable winning ball device 58 is opened for a predetermined time. The variation time of the normal symbol display device 63 is relatively short (for example, 3 to 5 seconds) when the probability variation state in which the appearance probability of the jackpot symbol is high in the special symbol display device 44a, and when the probability variation state is present. Is set relatively long (for example, 30 seconds) in the normal gaming state in which the appearance probability of the jackpot symbol in the special symbol display device 44a is low.

  Further, on the left side of the special variable winning ball device 48, a normal symbol start storage LED 64 for storing and displaying the number of hit balls passed through the gate switch 62 during the variable display of the normal symbol display device 63 (stores and displays up to four). Is provided. The normal symbol start memory LED 64 is composed of four LEDs.

  The special symbol start memory LED 46 stores and displays the number of balls detected by a start port switch 60 (to be described later) during the special symbol changing operation (stores and displays up to four balls). The special symbol start memory LED 46 is composed of four LEDs. In addition, in the special symbol start memory LED 46, the upper limit value of the start memory number is fixed to four, but the upper limit value of the start memory number can be changed with the establishment of a predetermined condition. For example, when the probability variation is a big hit, the number may be increased to 20).

  The normal variable winning ball device 58 is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 44 b disposed substantially at the center of the game area 8 and the special variable winning ball device 48 disposed above the out port 69. It is an electric tulip type variable winning ball apparatus that is driven to open and close. The ordinary variable winning ball device 58 has a built-in start port switch 60 for detecting a winning ball received during opening or closing. Thus, when the hit ball is detected by the start opening switch 60, the special symbol on the special symbol display device 44a and the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 44b start to fluctuate. As described above, the start port switch 60 also serves as a start function for causing the special symbol display device 44a and the decorative symbol display device 44b to perform variable display. The opening time of the normally variable winning ball device 58 is set to be relatively short (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the normal gaming state and relatively long (for example, 2 seconds) in the probability variation state. ing. Further, even when the ordinary variable winning ball device 58 is not open, the hit ball is received from the start port 58a provided on the upper portion of the ordinary variable winning ball device 58.

  The special symbol display device 44a is a display device including a 7-segment LED that variably displays special symbols “0” to “9”. Then, when the special symbol at the time of fluctuation stoppage of the special symbol display device 44a is a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, “3” or “7”), a specific gaming state (hereinafter, jackpot) is given as a predetermined game value. The special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is driven to open and close in a predetermined display manner described below. However, a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) is set as a probability variation symbol, and when the probability variation symbol is a jackpot, the normal symbol display unit 63 after the jackpot ends It is set so as to be in a probability fluctuation state where the fluctuation time is shortened, the probability of appearance of hit (lighting per hit), and the probability of appearance of the big hit symbol in the special symbol display device 44a is increased.

  The decorative symbol display device 44b is a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display) in which a display region 80 having a variable display region for individually displaying the decorative symbols "0" to "9" on the left, middle, and right is displayed. It is. The decorative symbols variably displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b are variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variability display in order to enhance the decoration effect of the special symbol variability display on the special symbol display device 44a. A design with a decorative meaning. The predetermined relationship includes, for example, the 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 terminated and the display result and the decorative symbol variation display is terminated. This includes a relationship in which the display result is stopped and displayed at the same time, a relationship in which the variation display of the special symbol is finished and the display result is stopped and then the variation display of the special symbol is finished and the display result is stopped and displayed. When the display result of the special symbol display device 44a is a jackpot symbol, the display result of the ornament symbol display device 44b is a combination of predetermined jackpots (for example, three combinations in which the same symbol is aligned with the hit line) The display is controlled so that the consistency of both display results is maintained. Further, when the display result of the special symbol display device 44a is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation ornament symbol (for example, an odd ornament symbol) is a combination of big hits (for example, odd ornament symbols) as the display result of the ornament symbol display device 44b (for example, , A combination in which the same probability variation decorative pattern is aligned with the winning line, and a combination of three in combination).

  Next, the reach state in the special symbol display device 44a and the decorative symbol display device 44b will be described. In the present embodiment, the reach state means that when the stopped symbol constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol, the symbols that have not been stopped are displayed in a variable manner, and all or some of the symbols are displayed. In this state, all or part of the jackpot symbol is configured and displayed in a synchronized manner.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the reach state in the special symbol display device 44a is a state in which a specific display result ("3, 7" which is a big hit symbol of the special symbol display device 44a) is blinking displayed. That's it.

  In addition, the reach state in the decorative symbol display device 44b means that a predetermined effective line is determined when a predetermined symbol is stopped, and the 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 stopped yet (for example, the left and right fluctuations in the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the decorative symbol display device 44b) In the display area, the same decorative symbol is stopped and the variable display area in the middle is still in the variable display state), and all or part of the variable display area on the active line is a big hit A state in which all or part of the symbol is configured and displayed in a synchronized manner (for example, the variation display is performed in all of the left, middle, and right variation display areas in the decorative symbol display device 44b We have, always state variation displayed with the same pattern are aligned is made) that reach state or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (special symbol, etc.)) or a background display mode (for example, display color) of the decorative symbol display device 44b is displayed. Etc.) may be changed. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  In the present embodiment, a decorative member 66 is provided on the outer periphery including the special symbol start memory LED 46, the special symbol display device 44a, and the decorative symbol display device 44b. In addition, a restriction flange portion 75 that prevents the ball from entering the decorative symbol display device 44b is extended from the upper end to the right end of the decoration member 66, and the restriction flange portion 75 and the game area 41 are extended. A guide passage 76 is formed between the upper right end and the guide rail 42b that defines the right end. In addition, a buffer member 70 (for example, rubber or the like) is provided in the upper right portion of the game area 41 so that the momentum of the balls passing through the guide passage 76 is weakened by the collision of the balls with the buffer member 70. It has become.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 48 that is driven and controlled when a big hit is obtained has an opening / closing plate 49 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 65, and a winning number detector 52 that detects a hit ball received by the opening / closing plate 49 is provided. Is provided. Also, a special ball detector 51 is provided in the special variable winning ball device 48 (inside the opening / closing plate 49) to establish a big hit continuation right with the detection of the hit ball (V winning detection). Above the ball detector 51, there is provided a V shutter (not shown) that prevents the hit ball from passing through the specific ball detector 51 until the opening / closing plate 49 is opened next once the V winning detection is detected. . This V shutter is driven to open and close by a solenoid 50. Therefore, when the big hit is made, the open / close plate 25 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are won within the predetermined time ( Hereinafter, this release is referred to as an release cycle), and when the hit ball received during the release cycle is detected by the specific ball detector 51, the right to continue is established, and the release cycle described above is executed again. Up to 16 open cycles can be repeated on the condition that the continuation right is established in the cycle.

  The jackpot of the present invention is not limited to the above, but may be a state in which any one of the following controls (1) to (5) or a combination of controls is executed.

(1) For a predetermined time continuously or intermittently with respect to a variable winning ball apparatus that can be changed between a first state that facilitates winning of a hit ball and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or is difficult to win. (2) A first state that makes it easy to win a hit ball by intervening detection of a hit ball in a specific winning or passing area, and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or is difficult to win. (3) Control to directly discharge a predetermined number of prize balls regardless of the winning of the hit ball (4) Valuable Control to add valuable numbers to valuable storage media (cards, receipts, etc.) (5) Control to give points to a ball game machine that can be played based on the presence of a score. On the left and right of the ball device 48, winning ball detectors 56a, 5 The normal winning ports 54a and 54b incorporating the 6b are provided, and the normal winning ports 53a and 53b incorporating the winning ball detectors 55a and 55b are respectively provided above the outer sides of the normal winning ports 54a and 54b. .

  As described above, each of the winning openings and winning devices for winning the hit balls is provided with the respective switches 51, 52, 55a, 55b, 56a, 56b, 60 as the winning ball detectors for detecting the winning balls. However, this is used for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on these detection signals. A switch 62 that detects a winning ball but does not pay out the winning ball is also provided. The switch (specific ball detector) 51 also has a function of detecting the establishment of the right to continue, and the switch (winning ball number detector) 52 also has a counting function for restricting the opening of the opening / closing plate 49. ing. Further, the game board 40 is provided with a plurality of decoration LEDs / lamps 32 for enhancing the decoration effect on the left and right sides of the game area 41.

  As described above, the game board 40 is provided with a large number of switches, solenoids, decorative lamps, decorative LEDs, and the like. These are provided with a voice frame lamp board 92 and an effect control board 90, or a switch relay board 95, which will be described later. Via the main board 120. That is, each switch 51, 52, 55a, 55b, 56a, 56b, 62 and each solenoid 50, 59, 65 provided on the game board 40 are connected to the main board 120 via the switch relay board 95, and the game board 40 Decorative LEDs and lamps 32 provided on the left and right sides of the LED are connected to the main board 120 via a voice frame lamp board 92 and an effect control board 90.

  The configuration of the ball game machine 1 and the configuration of the game board 40 have been described above. Next, the circuit configuration to be connected by wiring will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the relationship between the main board 120, various control boards, and electrical components.

  On the main board 120, a game control microcomputer 99 for controlling the ball game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 99 includes a ROM 100 for storing a game control program, a RAM 111 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 112 for controlling a game signal in accordance with the program, an effect control board 90, and the like. An I / O port unit 114 that transmits (command) is included. In this embodiment, the ROM 100 and the RAM 111 are built in the CPU 112. That is, the CPU 112 is a one-chip microcomputer. Since CPU 112 executes control according to a program stored in ROM 100, hereinafter, CPU 112 executes (or performs processing) means that CPU 112 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 120. The game control microcomputer 99 used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 112, the ROM 100, the RAM 111, and the I / O port unit 114 mounted on the main board 120.

  Signals from the switches 51, 52, 55a, 55b, 56a, 56b, 62 provided on the game board 40 are input to the main board 120 via the switch relay board 95, and the full switch 158 and the ball break switch A signal from 157 is input via the payout control board 98. It should be noted that the signal from the ball break switch 157 may be configured not to be input to the main board 120. Similarly, the signal from the full tank switch 158 may be configured not to be input to the main board 120. Further, a signal from a payout number count switch (not shown) mounted on the ball payout device 154 is input to the main board 120 via the payout control board 98.

  A signal from the start port switch 60 is also input to the main board 120. Further, the main board 120 is connected to a random number generation circuit 60a constituting R1 described later with reference to FIG. When the signal from the start port switch 60 is input, the random number generation circuit 60a inputs the count value at that time to the main board 120. The main board 120 latches the count value input from the random number generation circuit 60a in a storage buffer provided in the RAM 111, and reads the latched count value when it is determined that there is a start winning. Do. The details of this process will be described later.

  Based on the input signals from the switches 51, 52, 55a, 55b, 56a, 56b, 62 provided on the game board 40 among the input signals described above, the main board 120 is connected to the solenoids 50, 59 provided on the game board 40. , 65 are controlled, and an electric decoration signal and a sound effect signal corresponding to the gaming state are output to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90, and further, the decorative symbol display device 44b. An effect control command for controlling the display state is output to the symbol relay board 84 and the effect control board 90, and various game information is output to the board external terminal board 96. The effect control board 90 controls driving of the variable display operation of the decorative symbol display device 44b in accordance with the type of information signal from the main board 120, and exchanges information signals with the audio frame lamp board 92. is there. The peripheral command relay board 57 relays an information signal to be output to the effect control board 90.

  The voice frame lamp board 92 is based on the game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, which are attached to the front door frame 4, according to the type of the illumination signal input from the main board 120. , 16b, 17a, 17b. The voice frame lamp board 92 controls the speakers 12 a and 12 b according to the type of the sound effect signal input from the main board 120. Further, the voice frame lamp board 92 controls the lighting of various decorative LEDs / lamps 32 attached to the game board 40 via the lamp driver board 93 in accordance with the type of electrical signal input from the main board 120. To do. The voice frame lamp board 92 has various game effect LEDs, game effect lamps, and various decorations depending on the game state (variation pattern, normal game state, probability variation state, variation display state, etc.). The LED / lamp lighting control is performed and the driving sound of the game sound from the speaker is controlled, and the lamp driver board 93 is connected to the voice frame lamp board 92 for controlling the lighting state of the decoration LED provided on the game board 40. It relays the connection.

  The main board 120 inputs a display control signal (drive signal) via the symbol relay board 84 to the special symbol and special symbol memory board 85 on which the special symbol display device 44a and the special symbol start memory LED 46 are mounted. While performing display control of the special symbol in the display device 44a, lighting control of the special symbol start memory LED 46 is performed. Thereby, a control board for a special symbol display device equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main substrate 120 and the special symbol display device 44a, and based on a display control signal (drive signal) from the main substrate 120. Compared with the case where the display control of the special symbol display device 44a is performed by the control board or the like, the result of the big hit determination can be surely displayed.

  Further, the main board 120 inputs a display control signal (drive signal) to the normal symbol board 86 on which the normal symbol display device 63 is mounted via the symbol relay board 84, and displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 63. Take control. Further, the main board 120 inputs a display control signal (drive signal) via the symbol relay board 84 to the normal symbol memory board 87 on which the normal symbol start memory LED 64 is mounted, and controls the lighting of the normal symbol start memory LED 64. Do.

  The effect control board 90 includes an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including peripheral circuits such as a CPU (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown), an I / O port unit (not shown), and the like. No) is mounted, and the display control of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 44b is performed according to the type of the effect control command input from the main board 120.

  The effect control microcomputer operates in accordance with a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving an effect control command from the main board 120, performs display control of the decorative symbol display device 44b 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 decorative symbol display device 44b, 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 data input from the effect control microcomputer. In this embodiment, a VDP (not shown) that controls display of the decorative symbol display device 44b is mounted on the effect control board 90. 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 decorative symbol display device 44b according to the received command in accordance with 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.

  An operation button 31 is connected to the effect control board 90. Then, the effect control microcomputer reads out data stored in the ROM mounted on the effect control microcomputer based on the signal input from the operation button 31, and uses the read data to display the decoration. The symbol display device 44b is driven and controlled. Further, the effect control microcomputer inputs an information signal corresponding to the voice frame lamp substrate 92 based on the data read based on the signal input from the operation button 31. The voice frame lamp board 92 drives and controls decorative LEDs / lamps, game effect LEDs / lamps, speakers, and the like based on the input information signal.

  Next, the dispensing control board 98 outputs a dispensing stop signal to the ball dispensing device 154 based on the full tank signal from the full tank switch 158, and stops the driving of the dispensing motor. The full tank signal from the full tank switch 158 is input to the main board 120 via the payout control board 98. When a full tank signal from the full tank switch 158 is input to the main board 120, a full tank signal is output from the main board 120 to the audio frame lamp board 92 to display and drive a predetermined lamp or LED. May be notified. Further, since the full tank signal from the full switch 158 is output to the payout control board 98, for example, an error indicator on the payout control board 98 or the like may be notified.

  Further, based on the input signals from the respective switches 51, 52, 55 a, 55 b, 60, 56 a, 56 b except for the gate switch 62 provided on the game board 40, the main board 120 sends a prize ball number signal to the payout control board 98. Output. The payout control board 98 drives the payout motor 115 via the payout relay board 113 based on the input of the prize ball number signal to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. Further, based on the input signal from the payout number count switch 116, the main board 120 determines whether or not there is an unpaid number. Further, based on the input signal from the payout number counting switch 116, the main board 120 outputs award ball number information (one pulse for 10 pieces) to an external terminal board (not shown) for the frame, and this signal is output to the external for the frame. Output from the external hall management computer from the terminal board. Also, the payout control board 98 displays the prize ball LED 10 based on the input of the prize ball number signal and notifies that fact.

  Further, the payout control board 98 outputs a payout stop signal to the ball payout device 154 based on the ball cut switch signal from the ball cut switch 157 to stop driving of the payout motor 115. The payout control board 98 drives the broken LED 9 to display in a predetermined manner.

  When either the full tank switch 158 or the ball break switch 157 is turned ON, a prize ball stop signal (payout stop command) is output from the main board 120 to the payout control board 98 so as not to win a prize ball. If both 158 and 157 are OFF, a winning ball possible signal (payout stop cancellation command) may be output. In addition, when there is an unpaid out in place of the prize ball LED 10, an unpaid out notification lamp or the like that lights up may be provided.

  Only the switch input for controlling the game operation and the switch input for controlling the payout operation of the prize ball are input to the main board 120, and the relationship between the main board 120 and other control boards excluding the payout control board 98 In FIG. 2, the communication relationship is one-way from the main board 120 to another control board. For this reason, there is an advantage that an illegal processing program is incorporated into another control board and cannot be executed even if an illegal process is performed on the main board 120, and a part of the control of the main board 120 is transferred to another control board. Since the control board is in charge, the burden on the main board 120 can be reduced and the inspection of the main board 120 can be facilitated.

  The payout control board 98 also includes signals from the motor position sensor and the payout number count switch mounted on the ball payout device 154, the full signal from the full switch 158 as described above, and the ball break switch 157. The ball break signal is input. Further, a gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 103 for relaying signals from the card unit device and the balance display board 104 is connected to the payout control board 98, and a ball lending switch mounted on the balance display board 104. Various signals are input from the signal from the return switch and from the card unit device. Further, as described above, a prize ball number signal is input from the main board 120 to the payout control board 98. Of the input signals described above, the payout control board 98 is based on the input signal from the motor position sensor, and the payout motor stop position in the payout operation of the lending and winning balls, that is, the stop position of the ball payout member of the ball payout device 154. It is possible to detect whether or not the ball dispensing member is operating as well as accurately controlling. The payout control board 98 controls the payout motor so as to pay out the correct payout number of the lent and prize balls based on the input signal from the payout number count switch, and rents the ball on the external terminal board for the frame. Number information (25 pulses for 100 yen, 1 pulse) is output. Note that the prize ball number information may be output from the main board 120.

  The payout control board 98 controls to drive the payout motor when a ball rental request signal is input from the card unit device via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 103. Further, a signal from the return switch is transmitted to the card unit device via the gaming ball rental device connecting terminal board 103. Various information signals from the card unit device are also transmitted to the frequency display LED (not shown) of the balance display board 104 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 103. Further, the payout control board 98 executes a prize ball payout operation based on a prize ball number signal from the main board 120, a ball dead signal and a full tank signal directly inputted from the switch, and the launch control board 107. Or output a stop signal for the launch motor. Note that the input signals from the ball break switch 157 and the full tank switch 158 connected to the frame external terminal board are output to the external hall management computer or the like as ball dead information or full tank information.

  The power supply board 97 receives AC 24V AC power as a primary power supply through a power cord. The power supply board 97 is supplied with power as the main board 120, the payout control board 98, and the secondary power supply. The main board 120 performs various control processes based on the electric power supplied from the power supply board 97, lights up various game effect LEDs, game effect lamps, and decorative lamps, and via the peripheral power supply relay board 47, The sound frame lamp substrate 92 is supplied. The peripheral power supply relay board 47 relays the power supplied to the voice frame lamp board 92. The voice frame lamp board 92 lights various game effect LEDs, game effect lamps, and decoration lamps based on the electric power supplied from the main board 120, and displays an image on the decoration design display device 44b on the effect control board 90. To supply power. The payout control board 98 performs various control processes including a process of driving the payout motor and the firing motor based on the electric power supplied from the power supply board 97.

  Next, a random counter for generating a random value (also referred to as a count value) used for control in the ball game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer 99 for game control. FIG. 4 shows five types of random counters Random counters R1 to R5 as an example of the random counter.

  R1 is a jackpot determination random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a jackpot for the variable display of the special symbol display device 44a. It is configured to count up to “65535” which is the upper limit, and to count up again from “0”. This R1 is a random number generation circuit 60a (see FIG. 3) that performs addition and update at an extremely high speed (10 MHz) irrespective of clock control (for example, interrupt processing described later) of the game control microcomputer 99. The game control microcomputer 99 latches (temporarily holds) the count value of R1 at the time when the input signal from the start port switch 60 is turned on in the storage buffer, and determines that there is a start prize by the software. When the count value latched in the storage buffer is stored in the storage area of the RAM 111 as data of the start winning memory (for example, when the input signal is in the ON state while the interrupt processing is performed twice). Then, regarding the special symbol display device 44a, whether the count value stored in the storage area of the RAM 111 coincides with (matches) a predetermined jackpot determination value at the stage before starting the variable symbol display of the special symbol. It is determined whether or not. In this determination, if they match, it is determined that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a display result of the fluctuation display and the jackpot is generated, and the above jackpot control is performed. It is decided to derive and display as the display result of the variable display, and the gaming state does not change. In the normal gaming state, the big hit determination value is set to a numerical value of 132 (8001 to 8132), for example. In the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to a numerical value of 1320 (8001 to 9320), so that the probability of jackpot occurrence is improved compared to the normal gaming state.

  R2 randomly determines which type of jackpot symbol is to be displayed on the special symbol display device 44a (including the decorative symbol display device 44b) when the jackpot determination using R1 is determined in advance. This is a random counter for generating a random value used to determine The count value of R2 is updated every 2 msec by the game control microcomputer 99, updated from 0 to 9 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated from 0 again.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol determined using R2 is a probability variation symbol ("7" in the special symbol display device 44a), the probability variation state is controlled after the jackpot is over. . When “7” is determined as the symbol of the special symbol display device 44a, the decorative symbol display device 44b is controlled so as to derive and display a combination of three odd symbols. In addition, when “3” is determined as the symbol of the special symbol display device 44a using R2, the decorative symbol display device 44b is controlled to derive and display a combination of even-numbered three symbols.

  R3 is a random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine a variation pattern for specifying a variation time / variation mode of a symbol in the special symbol display device 44a (including the decorative symbol display device 44b). . The count value of R3 is incremented by “0 to 3” using a fresh register every 2 msec and the remaining interrupt processing time. The variation pattern is determined by the counter value extracted from the random counter R3 for the variation pattern at a predetermined timing such as when the special symbol variation is started.

  R4 forms the aforementioned reach state during the variable display when the special symbol display device 44a (including the decorative symbol display device 44b) is determined to be disengaged in the above-described jackpot determination (hereinafter, reach disengagement). 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 R4 is incremented by “0 to 3” using a fresh register every 2 msec and the remaining interrupt processing time. At a stage before the symbols to be stopped by the special symbol display device 44a and the decorative symbol display device 44b are determined, it is determined whether or not the count value extracted from R4 matches a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display where the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values do not 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.

  R5 is a random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for the variable display of the normal symbol display device 63. The count value of R5 is updated every 2 msec by the game control microcomputer 99, updated from 0 to 250 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated from 0 again. When a valid start passage is detected by the gate switch 62, the count value of R5 is extracted and stored in the RAM 111 as passage storage data accordingly. 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 jackpot symbol determination function, the reach determination function, the variation pattern selection function, the normal symbol hit determination function, and the probability variation determination function as described above are controlled by the control function of the game control microcomputer 99. Realized.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a main process program executed by the game control microcomputer 99. In the main process in the present embodiment, when the power to the ball game machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 99 performs a necessary initial setting process in the main process.

  First, in step SA01 (hereinafter, simply referred to as SA01), a process of setting interrupt inhibition is performed. Next, in SA02, processing for setting the interrupt mode to interrupt mode 2 is performed. In SA03, processing for setting a stack pointer designation address in the stack pointer is performed. In SA04, the built-in device register is initialized. In SA05, initialization processing of a CTC (counter / timer) which is a built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) is performed. In SA06, processing for setting the RAM in an accessible state is performed. Interrupt mode 2 in this embodiment and an interrupt request from each built-in device can be easily processed, and an interrupt process can be provided at an arbitrary position in the program. It is also a mode that makes it easy to prepare each interrupt process for each interrupt generation factor.

  Next, in SA07, processing for determining whether or not the clear switch provided in the ball game machine 1 is set to the on state is performed. When it is determined in SA07 that the clear switch is in the on state, the process proceeds to SA10, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA08 that the clear switch is not in the on state, the data protection processing of the backup RAM area (eg, Processing for determining whether or not parity data has been added or the like has been performed.

  In the present embodiment, when an unexpected power interruption occurs, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When such protection processing is performed, it is assumed that there is a backup. That is, when it is determined that there is no backup, the game control microcomputer 99 executes initial processing after SA10. When it is determined in SA08 that there is a backup, a gaming state recovery process is performed in SA09 to return the internal state of the main board 120 to the power-off state. Then, the contrast value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is reset to the PC and returns to that address. In SA10, a process of clearing the storage buffer of the RAM mounted on the game control microcomputer 99 is performed. An initial value setting process for setting an initial value in a predetermined work area is also performed.

  In SA11, processing for initializing the sub-boards (the effect control board 90, the payout control board 98, the voice frame lamp board 92, etc.) is performed. In SA12, a CTC register provided in the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 msec. That is, an initial value corresponding to 2 msec is set in a predetermined register (time counting register).

  In SA13 to SA16, main loop processing is executed. First, in SA13, processing for setting the interrupt disabled state is performed. In SA14 and SA15, display symbol random number update processing and initial value determination random number update processing for updating the count value of a random counter for generating display random numbers such as R3 and R4 are performed. The initial value determining random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the display random number. In SA16, processing for setting the interrupt permitted state is performed. Note that interrupt inhibition is realized by issuing an interrupt inhibition instruction, disabling an interrupt prohibition register, or setting a mask register. On the other hand, interrupt permission is realized by issuing an interrupt permission instruction, setting an interrupt prohibition register to permit, or resetting a mask register.

  The counter update process of the random counter in the display symbol random number update process of SA14 and the initial value determination random number update process of SA15 in the present embodiment is executed in an interrupt disabled state. Therefore, maskable interrupts such as timer interrupts do not occur when the counter update process is being executed. That is, the counter update process is executed without being interrupted by the interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the built-in CTC of the CPU 112 is set so as to repeatedly generate a timer interrupt. Furthermore, the repetition period is set to 2 msec. When a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt process as illustrated in FIG. 6 is executed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a program for timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process in this embodiment is started every 2 msec.

  First, in SB01, power-off processing is performed. In the power-off process, the power confirmation signal is determined. If the power-off process is not being performed, the backup monitoring timer is cleared. On the other hand, the backup monitoring timer is updated and determined if the power is cut off, and if the power is cut off, the checksum buffer is set, the RAM prohibited state is set, the CTC is set, and the power check signal is monitored.

  In SB02, switch processing is performed. In the switch processing, the states of the switches such as the gate switch 62, the start port switch 60, the count switch 52, the winning ball detectors 55a, 55b, 56a, 56b, and the specific ball detector 51 are input, and the detection states thereof are determined. Processing is performed.

  In SB03, display control processing is performed. In the display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display state of the special symbol display device 44a and the normal symbol display device 63 and a drive signal for controlling the lighting state of the special symbol start memory LED 46 and the normal symbol start memory LED 64 are displayed. Output processing is performed.

  In SB04, an abnormal winning notification process is performed. In the abnormal winning notification process, when the special variable winning ball device 48 is not opened, the abnormal winning game is performed when the count switch 52 provided in the special variable winning ball device 48 is set to the ON state. A process of setting an abnormal winning notification command for notifying that the player is performing is performed.

  In SB05, random number update processing is performed. In the random number update process, a process of updating the count value of a random counter for generating a jackpot symbol random number and a normal symbol determination random number used for game control such as R2 and R5 is performed.

  In SB06, initial value determination random number update processing for updating random numbers for determining initial values of jackpot symbol random numbers and normal symbol determination random numbers is performed, and in SB07, processing similar to SA14 in FIG. 5 is performed.

  In SB08, special symbol process processing is performed. In the special symbol process, a process for selecting and executing the corresponding process is performed in accordance with the value of the special symbol process flag for controlling the ball game machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  In SB09, normal symbol process processing is performed. In the normal symbol process, a process for selecting and executing the corresponding process is performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag for controlling the lighting of the normal symbol display device 63 in a predetermined manner. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  In SB10, effect symbol command control processing is performed. In the effect symbol command control process, a process of outputting the command set in SB08 or the like to the effect control microcomputer is performed.

  In SB11, an information output process is performed. In the information output processing, game information necessary for business management of the ball game machine 1 (for example, jackpot 1 information for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is in effect, a probability hitting pattern becomes a jackpot gaming state, and during the jackpot state and 2 jackpot information that informs that the probability change due to jackpot is in progress (a signal that continues to be output during the jackpot and the probability fluctuation), probability variation information that reports that the probability change after the jackpot state ends by the probability variation pattern, Starting port information for informing the number of hit balls with the starting port switch 60 turned on, symbol determining number 1 information for informing the number of fluctuation operations of the special symbol display device 44a, and a symbol for informing the number of fluctuation operations of the normal symbol display device 63 Information on the number of times of confirmation 2 and information on the number of times of function that notifies the number of times of opening and closing of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 58 are output to the hall management computer installed in the game hall. Treatment of the eye is performed.

  In SB12, a prize ball process is performed. In the prize ball processing, the number of prize balls is set based on a detection signal from a switch for detecting a prize at each prize opening. For example, a payout control command is output to the payout control board 98 in response to winning detection. The payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 98 drives the ball payout device 154 according to the payout control command.

  In SB13, a test terminal process is performed. In test terminal processing, special symbol variation setting, special symbol per unit, special variable winning ball device 48 operation setting, normal variable winning ball device 58 operation setting, probability variation state setting, normal symbol variation setting The process of outputting each signal such as is executed.

  In SB14, an output process is performed. In the output process, an output process for outputting a drive signal for driving the corresponding solenoid when a predetermined condition is satisfied is performed. Based on the drive signal output in the output process, the solenoid is driven, and the corresponding device is controlled to an open state or a closed state.

  In SB15, a storage process is performed. In the storage process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the lighting state of the special symbol start storage LED 46 and the normal symbol start storage LED 64 is performed.

  In SB16, a special symbol display control process is performed. In the special symbol display control process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the special symbol display device 44a is performed. In SB17, a normal symbol display control process is performed. In the normal symbol display control process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 63 is performed.

  In SB18, a status indicator display process is performed. In the status display lamp display process, a status display lamp display process for controlling the status display lamp is performed. In the status indicator display processing in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the variation time reduction state, the status indicator timer update, the status indicator blink setting, and the status indicator blink Processing for setting the speed and the like is performed. In SB19, processing for setting the interrupt permitted state is performed. As a result, the interrupt is not enabled until all timer interrupt processing is executed, so no other interrupts or next timer interrupts are generated, and all timer interrupt processing is in progress. Each process can be reliably completed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the display control process of SB03. In the display control process, a special symbol and a normal symbol are displayed based on the designated values set in SB15 to SB17.

  In SC01, a process of clearing all the drive signals output in the display control process of the previous timer interrupt process is performed. In SC02, a process of outputting a drive signal is performed according to the setting contents of the special symbol output buffer. In SC03, processing for outputting a drive signal is performed in accordance with the set contents of the normal symbol output buffer. In SC04, processing for outputting a drive signal is performed in accordance with the setting contents of the special symbol start winning memory number buffer. In SC05, a process of outputting a drive signal is performed in accordance with the set contents of the normal symbol start winning memory number buffer. In SC06, processing for outputting a drive signal is performed in accordance with the setting contents of other output buffers. Thereby, the special symbol display device 44a, the normal symbol display device 63, the special symbol start memory LED 46, and the normal symbol start memory LED 64 can be driven accurately.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of special symbol process processing in SB08. As described above, in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the value of the special symbol process flag is executed.

  First, in SD01, a process for determining whether or not a game ball has won a normal variable winning ball device 58 provided in the game board 40 is performed. Specifically, while the timer interrupt process of FIG. 6 is performed twice, a process of determining whether or not the input signal from the start port switch 60 is in an on state is performed. In SD01, when it is determined that there has been a start prize (when the input signal from the start switch 60 is on while the timer interrupt process is performed twice), the start port switch passing process is performed in SD02. After the execution, one of the processes from SD03 to SD10 is executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag.

  In SD03, special symbol normal processing is performed. In the special symbol normal process, the jackpot determination is performed based on the count value extracted from the random counter R1 for determining the special symbol, and the stop symbol (the jackpot symbol or the off symbol of the special symbol display device 44a according to the result of the jackpot determination is determined. ) Is determined. Then, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process of SD04 is performed.

  As for the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 44a, the identification information “7” determined as the probability variation symbol is determined when the probability variation state is a big hit, and the non-stochastic variation when the special gaming state big hit is determined. Identification information “3” determined as a symbol is determined. Further, when the symbol is lost, it is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 44a from the identification information other than “3” and “7” defined as the symbol for loss.

  In SD04, a variation pattern setting process is performed. In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern used for variation display is determined from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns according to the count value extracted from the variation pattern random counter R3. Whether or not the reach state is to be generated during the variable display is also determined according to the count value extracted from the random counter R4 for reach determination. Note that the plurality of types of variation patterns include information for identifying the variation time (the time from the variation start time to the display result derivation display). Further, based on the determined variation pattern, after setting the variation time from when the variation display of the special symbol is performed in the special symbol display device 44a until it stops, the timer is started. In the present embodiment, a setting process is performed in order to output an effect command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer. Then, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process is performed.

  In SD05, special symbol variation processing is performed. In the special symbol variation processing, when the variation time of the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern setting processing elapses (the timer set in SD04 times out), the value of the special symbol process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the special symbol suspension processing. Update processing is performed.

  In SD06, special symbol stop processing is performed. In the special symbol stop process, a process for controlling the special symbol to be stopped in the special symbol display device 44a is performed. When the big hit flag is set, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is performed. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, processing for updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing is performed.

  In SD07, pre-opening for a special winning opening is performed. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, a process for starting the control for opening the special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is performed. Specifically, a process for opening the special variable winning ball device 48 is performed by initializing the count and flag and driving the solenoid 65 to open the special variable winning ball device 48. In addition, the execution time of the process for opening the big winning opening of SD08 is set, and the process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the process for opening the big winning opening is performed.

  In SD08, processing for opening the special winning opening is performed. In the process for opening the big prize opening, a control for sending a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer for production control, a process for confirming the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 48, and the like are performed. . When the closing condition is satisfied, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the process after opening the special winning opening is performed.

  In SD09, a post-opening process for the special winning opening is performed. In the process after opening the big prize opening, the presence or absence of passage of the specific ball detector 51 provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is monitored to check whether the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied. If the conditions for continuation of the big hit gaming state are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, control is performed to send the production control command for the round continuation display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer for production control. Is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening. Also, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end processing Is done.

  In SD10, a big hit end process is performed. In the big hit end process, control is performed to cause the microcomputer for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process is performed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of normal symbol process processing in SB09. As described above, in the normal symbol process, processing corresponding to the value of the normal symbol process flag is executed.

  First, in SE01, processing is performed to determine whether or not the gate switch 62 has detected a ball and is set to an on state. When it is determined in SE01 that the gate switch 62 is set to the on state, after performing the gate switch passing process in SE02, any one of SE03 to SE06 is performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Executed.

  In the gate switch passage processing, the upper limit is the value of the gate passage storage counter that holds the starting passage balls that have passed through the gate switch 62 and are not yet used for the variable display by the normal symbol display device 63. It is determined whether or not “4” or more. If it is less than “4”, the gate passage storage counter is updated by adding “1”, the count value is extracted from the normal symbol determination random counter R5, and stored in the random number storage area corresponding to the added gate passage storage counter. Processing is performed.

  In SE03, normal symbol normal processing is performed. In the normal symbol normal process, a hit determination process is performed based on the count value extracted from the random counter R6 for normal symbol determination. When the hit determination process determines that a hit is made, the hit flag is set to the on state. Then, a process of updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process of SE04 is performed.

  In SE04, normal symbol variation processing is performed. In the normal symbol variation process, when a predetermined variation time has elapsed, a process of updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop process is performed.

  In SE05, a normal symbol stop process is performed. In the normal symbol stop process, a process for controlling the normal symbol to be stopped in the normal symbol display device 63 is performed. When the hit flag is set to the on state, processing for updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation processing is performed. On the other hand, when the hit flag is not set to the on state, a process of updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal process is performed.

  In SE06, an ordinary electric accessory operating process is performed. In the normal electric accessory actuating process, the normal variable winning ball device 58 is opened, and the closing condition of the normal variable winning ball device 58 is satisfied (for example, the probability that 0.5 second has elapsed in the normal gaming state, the probability In the fluctuating state, processing for confirming that 2 seconds have passed) is performed. When the closing condition is satisfied, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58 is controlled to be in the closed state, and the normal symbol process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal process.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the storage process of SB15. In the storing process, special symbol reserved memory number data and normal symbol reserved memory number data are set.

  First, in SF01, processing for setting the normal symbol reserved storage number data corresponding to the gate passing storage counter in the normal symbol reserved storage number output buffer is performed. In SF02, processing for setting the special symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the start opening prize memory counter in the special symbol reserved memory number output buffer is performed. The data set in SF01 and SF02 are output in SC04 and SC05 in FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the special symbol display control process of SB16. In the special symbol display control process, a process for setting data for displaying the state of the special symbol is performed based on the value of the special symbol process flag described in the special symbol process process of FIG.

  First, in SG01, a process of reading the value of the special symbol process flag that is currently set is performed. In SG02, a process of determining whether or not the value of the read special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process is performed. That is, a process for determining whether or not the display state of the special symbol display device 44a is in a variable display is performed.

  When it is determined in SG02 that the value does not correspond to the special symbol variation process, a process of selecting special symbol stop display data for displaying the scheduled stop symbol set in the special symbol normal process of SD03 in FIG. Is done. In SG04, the special symbol stop display data selected in SG03 is set in the special symbol output buffer, and the special symbol display control process is terminated. Here, SG03 and SG04 will be described in detail. For example, when “7” is set as the scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol normal processing of SD03 in FIG. 8, the special symbol “7” is displayed when the symbol is confirmed in SG03. The special symbol stop display data to be selected is selected, and the special symbol stop display data selected to display the special symbol “7” at the time of symbol determination in SG04 is set in the special symbol output buffer. The special symbol stop display data set in the special symbol output buffer is output in SC02 of FIG. Thereby, the scheduled stop symbol set by the special symbol normal process of SD03 of FIG. 8 can be displayed on the special symbol display device 44a.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SG02 that the value corresponds to the special symbol variation process, a special symbol display update timer for specifying the timing for switching the variation display state of the special symbol display device 44a to the lit state or the unlit state in SG05. A process for determining whether or not is “0” is performed.

  When it is determined in SG05 that the special symbol display update timer is "0", processing for changing a special symbol variation state designation value for identifying the variation display state of the special symbol display device 44a is performed in SG06. That is, when the currently set special symbol variation state designation value is a value corresponding to the unlit state (for example, “0”), a process for changing to a value corresponding to the on state (for example, “1”) is performed. . When the currently set special symbol variation state designation value is a value corresponding to the lighting state (for example, “1”), a process for changing to a value corresponding to the unlighting state (for example, “0”) is performed. . In SG07, a process of setting “100” as a special symbol update timer is performed, and the process proceeds to SG08.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SG05 that the special symbol display update timer is not "0", a process of subtracting "1" from the special symbol display update timer is performed in SG08. In SG09, processing for selecting special symbol variation state data for controlling the special symbol display device 44a to the variation display state according to the special symbol variation state designation value is performed. In SG10, the special symbol variation state data selected in SG09 is set in the special symbol output buffer, and the special symbol display control process is terminated.

  Here, SG05 to SG10 are specifically described. In SG07, “100” is set as the special symbol display update timer, and “1” is subtracted in SG08 every time the special symbol display control process is performed, that is, every 2 msec. . When the special symbol display update timer becomes “0” as a result of the subtraction in SG08, the special symbol variation state designation value is changed, and the variation display state of the special symbol display device 44a is turned on (for example, It is switched to a state in which the LEDs arranged in the middle stage among the 7-segment LEDs are turned on) or a light-off state (for example, a state in which all LEDs used for the 7-segment LEDs are not lit). Also, in SG09, the special symbol variation state data for changing to the variable display state corresponding to the special symbol variation state designated value is selected, and the SG10 is selected to make the variable display state corresponding to the special symbol variation state designated value. Processing for setting the special symbol variation state data in the special symbol output buffer is performed. The special symbol fluctuation state data set in the special symbol output buffer is output in SC02 of FIG. Thereby, the variable display state of the special symbol display device 44a can be switched from the lighting state to the unlighting state and from the unlighting state to the lighting state every 2 × 100 = 200 msec.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the normal symbol display control process of SB17. In the normal symbol display control process, similarly to the special symbol display control process, a process for setting data for displaying the state of the normal symbol is performed based on the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  First, in SH01, a process of reading the value of the normal symbol process flag that is currently set is performed. In SH02, a process of determining whether or not the read value of the normal symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process is performed. That is, processing is performed to determine whether or not the display state of the normal symbol display device 63 is in a variable display.

  When it is determined in SH02 that the value does not correspond to the normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol stop display data for confirming and displaying the symbol corresponding to the state of the hit flag set in the normal symbol normal process of SE03 in FIG. Processing to select is performed. In SH04, processing for setting the normal symbol stop display data selected in SH03 in the normal symbol output buffer is performed, and the normal symbol display control processing is terminated. Here, SH03 and SH04 will be described in detail. For example, when the winning flag is set to ON in the normal symbol normal process of SE03 in FIG. 9, the normal symbol “O” is displayed at the time of symbol determination in SH03. The normal symbol stop display data is selected, and the normal symbol stop display data selected for displaying the normal symbol “◯” at the time of symbol determination in SH04 is set in the normal symbol output buffer. The normal symbol stop display data set in the normal symbol output buffer is output in SC03 of FIG. As a result, the symbol corresponding to the state of the hit flag set in the normal symbol normal process of SE03 in FIG. 9 can be displayed on the normal symbol display device 63.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SH02 that the value corresponds to the normal symbol variation process, in SH05, the timing for switching the normal symbol “O” or the normal symbol “X” of the normal symbol display device 63 to the lighting state is specified. A process of determining whether or not the normal symbol display update timer is “0” is performed.

  When it is determined in SH05 that the normal symbol display update timer is “0”, processing for changing the normal symbol fluctuation state designation value for specifying the fluctuation display state of the normal symbol display device 63 is performed in SH06. That is, when the normal symbol variation state designation value that is currently set is a value for turning on the normal symbol “O” (for example, “0”), a value for turning on the normal symbol “X” (for example, “ 1 ") is changed. In addition, when the currently set normal symbol variation state designation value is a value for turning on the normal symbol “×” (for example, “1”), a value for turning on the normal symbol “O” (for example, “ 0 ") is changed. In SH07, a process of setting “100” as a normal symbol update timer is performed, and the process proceeds to SH08.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SH05 that the normal symbol display update timer is not “0”, a process of subtracting “1” from the normal symbol display update timer is performed in SH08. In SH09, a process of selecting normal symbol variation state data for controlling the normal symbol display device 63 to a variation display state corresponding to the normal symbol variation state designation value is performed. In SH10, the normal symbol variation state data selected in SH09 is set in the normal symbol output buffer, and the normal symbol display control process is terminated.

  Here, SH05 to SH10 will be described in detail. “100” is set as the normal symbol display update timer in SH07, and “1” is subtracted in SH08 every time the normal symbol display control process is performed, that is, every 2 msec. . When the normal symbol display update timer becomes “0” as a result of subtraction in SH08, the normal symbol variation state designation value is changed, and the normal symbol that is in the lighting state is changed from the normal symbol “O” to the normal symbol. It is switched alternately to “x” or the normal symbol “×” to the normal symbol “◯”. Also, in SH09, the normal symbol variation state data for selecting the variation display state corresponding to the normal symbol variation state designation value is selected, and in SH10, the variation display state corresponding to the normal symbol variation state designation value is selected. Processing for setting the normal symbol variation state data in the normal symbol output buffer is performed. The normal symbol fluctuation state data set in the normal symbol output buffer is output in SC03 of FIG. As a result, the fluctuation display state of the normal symbol display device 63 is changed every 2 × 100 = 200 msec, and the normal symbol that is turned on is changed from the normal symbol “O” to the normal symbol “X” or from the normal symbol “X” to the normal symbol. It can be switched alternately to “◯”.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the start port switch passing process of SD02. By SJ01, it is determined whether or not the value of the start opening prize storage counter of the holding storage buffer is equal to or greater than the upper limit number “4”. The start opening prize storage counter is a counter for holding and storing the start winning prize that has not been used for the variable display by the special symbol display device 44a, but the upper limit number is set to "4", for example. When the value of the start opening prize memory counter (the number of stored memories) has already reached “4”, the subroutine is terminated because it cannot be stored any more, but when it has not reached “4”. The control advances to SJ02, and a process of updating the start opening prize storage counter by “1” is performed.

  Next, the process proceeds to SJ03, and a process of reading the count value (hard random number) of R1 latched in the storage buffer when the input signal from the start port switch 60 is turned on is performed. In SJ04, a process of reading the count value from the jackpot symbol random counter R2 is performed. In SJ05, control is performed to store the count value read in SJ03 and SJ04 in the storage area corresponding to the value of the added start opening prize storage counter. In this way, when the value of the start opening prize storage counter has not reached the upper limit number, the count value already extracted from the random counter R1 and latched in the storage buffer, and the count extracted from the random counter R2 The value is stored in the holding storage buffer, and the start port switch passing process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for special symbol normal processing of SD03.

  First, in SK01, a process is performed to determine whether or not the number of reserved storages that is the value of the start opening prize storage counter is “0”. If the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer is not “0”, the random number values of the random counters R1 and R2 corresponding to the value “1” of the start opening prize storage counter stored first in the reserved memory buffer in SK02 Is read out.

  Next, in SK03, a process of deleting the random number value read in SK02 from the storage area is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SK04, in which the value of the start opening prize storage counter is decremented by 1, and the random number value stored in the holding storage buffer is shifted to an area corresponding to the smaller start opening prize storage counter. It is.

  Next, in SK05, a special symbol determination process is executed based on the count value read in SK02. In this special symbol determination process, a process of determining whether or not to win and determining a stop symbol is performed. In SK06, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for special symbol determination processing of SK05. First, in SL01, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability variation state, is a probability variation symbol, and is a flag set after the end of the jackpot.

  When it is determined in SL01 that the probability variation flag is set, processing is performed in SL02 to determine whether or not the value of the random counter R1 read in SK02 in FIG. 14 is a jackpot determination value in the probability variation state. . On the other hand, when it is determined in SL01 that the probability variation flag is not set, it is determined in SL09 whether or not the value of the random counter R1 read in SK02 of FIG. 14 matches the jackpot determination value in the normal gaming state. Processing is performed.

  In SL02 or SL09, when it is determined that they match, processing for setting the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is controlled in SL03 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in SL02 or SL09 that they do not match, the process proceeds to SL10.

  In SL04, processing for determining whether or not the value of the random counter R2 read in SK02 in FIG. 14 is an odd number is performed. When the value of the random counter R2 is an odd number, the jackpot is controlled with the probability variation symbol, and the probability variation state is controlled after the jackpot is completed.

  When it is determined that the value of the random counter R2 is an odd number in SL04, a process for determining a big hit symbol based on the value of the random counter R2 from the probability variation symbol is performed in SL05, and a processing for setting a probability variation big hit symbol command in SL06. Done. In the present embodiment, the special symbol “7” is determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SL04 that the value of the random counter R2 is not an odd number, a big hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random counter R2 from the non-probable variable symbol in SL07, and a process of setting a non-probable variable big hit symbol command is performed in SL08. It is. In the present embodiment, the special symbol “3” is determined. The command set in SL06 or SL08 is input to the effect control microcomputer by SB10.

  In SL10, a process of determining a stop symbol from the symbols other than the special symbols “3” and “7” is performed. In SL11, a process of setting the symbol determined in any of SL05, SL07, and SL10 as a scheduled stop symbol is performed, and the special symbol determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the variation pattern setting process of SD04. First, in SM01, a process of extracting a count value from the random counters R3 and R4 described above is performed. Next, in SM02, a process for determining whether or not the big hit flag set in SL03 of FIG. 15 is in an on state is performed. When it is determined in SM02 that the big hit flag is set in the ON state, in SM03, a big hit table, which will be described later, is looked up using FIG. 17, and the process proceeds to SM07.

  On the other hand, when it is determined at SM02 that the big hit flag is not set to the on state, processing is performed at SM04 to determine whether or not the count value extracted from the random counter R4 at SM01 is the reach determination value. When it is determined in SM04 that the value is a reach determination value, a reach time table, which will be described later, is looked up in SM05 using FIG. 17, and the process proceeds to SM07. When it is determined in SM04 that the value is not the reach determination value, SM06 looks up a loss time table (to be described later) with reference to FIG. 17 and proceeds to SM07.

  In SM07, a process for determining a variation pattern is performed using a table looked up in any of SM03, SM05, and SM06 according to the count value extracted from the random counter R3 in SM01.

  In SM08, processing for setting an effect command corresponding to the variation pattern determined in SM07 is performed. The effect command set in SM08 is input to the effect control microcomputer by SB10. In SM09, based on the variation pattern determined in SM07, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process for starting a new variation display in the special symbol display device 44a. To end the variation pattern setting process.

  FIG. 17 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 deviation, 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 count value extracted from random counter R4.

  First, when it is determined that the big hit is made, that is, when it is judged that the big hit flag is set to the ON state, the “normal reach table” is used, and when the extracted value is within the range of 0 to 4, the “normal reach” is set. ”Is“ Super Reach A ”when the extracted value is within the range of 5-9,“ Super Reach B ”when the extracted value is within the range of 10-19, and“ Super Reach B ”when the extracted value is within the range of 20-29. When “Super Reach C” is within the range of 30 to 59, the “Selected Effect A” is determined as the variation pattern, and when the extracted value is within the range of 60 to 99, the “Selected Effect B” is determined as the variation pattern. .

  When it is determined that the reach is reached, the “reach time table” is used to select “normal reach” when the extracted value is within the range of 0 to 49, and “super reach A” when the extracted value is within the range of 50 to 59. When the extracted value is within the range of 60 to 69, “Super Reach B” is selected, when the extracted value is within the range of 70 to 79, “Super Reach C” is selected, and when the extracted value is within the range of 80 to 89, “Select” is selected. When the “effect A” is within the range of 90 to 99, the “selected effect B” is determined as the variation pattern.

  When it is determined that the loss does not occur, the “normal” table is used to determine “normal” as the variation pattern within the entire range of the random counter R4.

  In the present embodiment, when “normal” is set as the variation pattern, “10 seconds” is set as the variation time, and when 10 seconds have elapsed since the variation display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol display device 44a. The scheduled stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When “normal reach” is set as the variation pattern, “20 seconds” is set as the variation time, and after the reach state is generated during variation display in the special symbol display device 44a, the scheduled stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Similarly, when “super reach A” is set as the variation pattern, “30 seconds” is set, “35 seconds” is set when “super reach B” is set, and “40” is set when “super reach C” is set. “Second” is set as “50 seconds” when “Selected effect A” is set, and “60 seconds” is set as “Change time” when “Selected effect B” is set. When the fluctuation time elapses, a scheduled stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  In this embodiment, when “normal” is set as the variation pattern, “8001H” is set as an effect command in SM08 of FIG. When “normal reach” is set as the variation pattern, “8002H” is set as an effect command in SM08 of FIG. Similarly, when “super reach A”, “super reach B”, “super reach C”, “selective effect A”, and “selective effect B” are set as the variation patterns, “8003H” in SM08 in FIG. “8004H”, “8005H”, “8006H”, and “8007H” are set as effect commands. Then, the set production command is input to the production 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 an effect command or the like input from the game control microcomputer. When receiving the “selected effect A” command as the effect command, the effect control microcomputer performs a game of selecting the variable item once. In addition, when the “control effect B” command is received as the effect command, the effect control microcomputer performs a game of selecting the variable item twice. The game for selecting the variable item will be described later.

  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.

  In addition, the distribution ratios stored in the respective tables are stored in advance so that “selection effect A” or “selection effect B” is determined as a variation pattern with high probability when it is determined that the game is a big hit. As a result, the ratio (hereinafter referred to as reliability) that is a big hit when the variation display by “selection effect A” or “selection effect B” is performed is different from other reach variation patterns (for example, normal reach, super reach A˜). C, etc.) can be made higher than the reliability. In addition, the reliability in this Embodiment means the ratio which becomes a big hit. Therefore, when the variable display in which the variable item can be selected is performed, the percentage of big hits is higher than when the variable display in which the variable item cannot be selected is performed, and the player's expectation can be improved. it can.

  Further, when it is determined that a big hit, it is stored in advance so that “selected effect B” is determined as a variation pattern rather than “selected effect A” with a higher probability than when it is determined to be a loss. Thereby, the reliability when the variable display by “selection effect B” is performed can be made higher than the reliability when “selection effect A” is obtained. Thereby, when the variable display which can select a variable item twice is performed, a player's expectation can further be improved.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for special symbol stop processing of SD06.

  First, in SM20, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the variation counter stored in the RAM 111 mounted on the game control microcomputer 99 is performed. As a result, the value of the variation counter is decremented by one each time the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 44a.

  In SM21, a process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the variation counter subtracted in SM20 is “0”. When it is determined at SM21 that it is “0”, a process for setting a variable item storage command for selecting a variable item to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b is performed at SM22. When receiving the variable item storage command, the effect control microcomputer executes a process of selecting the variable item. The command set in SM22 is input to the effect control microcomputer by SB10.

  In SM23, a process of setting “50” as a variation counter is performed. In the present embodiment, “50” is set as the initial value of the variation counter when the power is turned on. As a result, when the special symbol display device 44a performs the variable display “50” times, “YES” is determined in SM21, and the variable item storage command is set in SM22. On the other hand, when it is determined in SM21 that the variation counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to SM24.

  In SM24, processing for determining whether or not the big hit flag is set to the on state is performed. When the big hit flag is set to the on state in SM24, processing for updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is performed in SM25. On the other hand, when it is determined in SM24 that the big hit flag is not set to the ON state, the process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process is performed in SM26, and the special symbol stop process is performed. finish.

  FIG. 19A is a flowchart for explaining the program for the production control main process, and FIG. 19B is a flowchart for explaining the program for the timer interruption process. First, initialization processing is performed in SN01. In the initialization process, when the initialization process in SA11 is executed, all the stored contents stored in the RAM mounted on the effect control board 90 are erased, and new initial values of the respective parameters (for example, “0”) is set. Next, in SN02, 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 SN03, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag is set. When it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process returns to SN02. When it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is set, the timer interrupt flag is cleared at SN04, and then the command analysis process is performed at SN05. Done.

  In the command analysis process of SN05, various commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer are received, and a process for analyzing what the received command is is performed. Next, in SN06, a display control process for controlling the display state of the decorative symbol display device 44b is performed.

  In SN07, sound and lamp control command processing is performed. This sound and lamp control command processing is based on various commands input from the game control microcomputer 99 to the effect control microcomputer, game sounds generated from the speakers 12a and 12b, various decoration LEDs / lamps 32, various games. Commands for lighting patterns such as effect LEDs and lamps are set, and corresponding sounds and lamp driving signals are output to the control target device. Thereby, an effect synchronized with the display state on the decorative symbol display device 44b can be performed.

  In FIG. 19B, timer interrupt processing is performed, and in SN08, a timer interrupt flag is set. This timer interrupt flag is set every 33 msec in this embodiment. In SN09, the interrupt is permitted and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the effect control microcomputer for effect control. FIG. 20 shows four types of random counters, random counters SR1 to SR4, as examples of the random counter.

  First, SR1 causes the decoration variation display device 44b to display which decoration symbol as a combination of jackpots when it is determined in advance that a jackpot will be generated by the jackpot determination using the random counter R1 by the game control microcomputer 99. This is a random counter for updating the count value used to determine whether or not. SR1 is updated every 33 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated from 0 again.

  In the present embodiment, when a probability variation big hit symbol command is input from the game control microcomputer 99, the stop symbol from the odd symbol is displayed so that a combination of three odd numbers of ornament symbols is stopped and displayed. It is determined. In addition, when the non-probable big hit symbol command is input from the game control microcomputer 99, the stop symbol is determined from the even number of decorative symbols so that the combination of the three sets of even number of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed. .

  SR2 (2-1, 2-2, 2-3) is derived to the decorative symbol display device 44b when it is determined in advance by the game control microcomputer that the jackpot determination using the random counter R1 will be lost. This is a random symbol determining random counter used for randomly determining the symbol to be displayed. 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 effect command input from the game control microcomputer 99 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 a decoration variation pattern for specifying the type of variation mode by the decoration symbol display device 44b. The random counter is updated from 0 and updated up to 9, which is the upper limit, and then from 0 again. Added and updated. This SR3 is incremented by 1 every timer interrupt, that is, every 33 msec, and every interrupt processing surplus time.

  SR4 randomly determines the type of item to be additionally stored in the RAM mounted on the effect control microcomputer when the variable item storage command is input from the game control microcomputer and additionally displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b. This is a random counter to be added, updated from 0 and updated up to 2 which is the upper limit, and then updated again from 0.

  FIG. 21 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 99.

  First, in SP01, a new reception is provided in a command reception buffer for temporarily storing a command received by the production control microcomputer, which is a storage area provided in a RAM mounted on the production control microcomputer. Processing for determining whether there is a command is performed.

  When it is determined in SP01 that there is a new received command, the received command is read in SP02, and in SP03, it is determined whether or not the read command is a probable big hit symbol command. When it is determined in SP03 that the command is a probable change jackpot symbol command, a process for setting a probable change jackpot flag is performed in SP04, and the process proceeds to SP01.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SP03 that the read command is not a probability variation big hit symbol command, processing is performed in SP05 to determine whether or not the command is a non-probable variation big hit symbol command. If it is determined at SP05 that the command is a non-probable variation jackpot symbol command, processing for setting a non-probable variation jackpot flag is performed at SP06, and the routine proceeds to SP01.

  On the other hand, when it is determined at SP05 that the command is not an uncertain change big hit symbol command, a process is performed at SP07 to determine whether it is an effect command. When it is determined in SP07 that the received command is an effect command, processing for setting an effect flag corresponding to the effect command is performed in SP08, and the process proceeds to SP01. For example, when “8001H” is received as the effect command, the effect flag corresponding to “normal” is set to the on state as the effect flag. For example, when “8006H” is received as an effect command, an effect flag corresponding to “selected effect A” is set to an on state as an effect flag. Similarly, for the other effect commands, the corresponding effect flag is set to the on state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SP07 that the command is not an effect command, a process for determining whether or not the command is a variable item storage command is performed in SP09. When it is determined in SP09 that the received command is a variable item storage command, processing for setting the variable item storage flag to the ON state is performed in SP10, and the process proceeds to SP01. If it is determined in SP09 that the received command is not a variable item storage command, processing for setting a flag corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to SP01. When it is determined in SP01 that there is no received command that has not been analyzed in the command reception buffer, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of display control process processing. In the display control process, a command reception waiting process is performed in SQ01. In the command reception waiting process, a process of determining whether or not the effect flag is set in SP08 of FIG.

  In SQ02, a decorative symbol setting process is performed. In the decorative symbol setting process, a process of setting a decorative variation pattern for specifying the display mode of the variable display performed in the decorative symbol display device 44b, a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped, and the like are performed.

  In SQ03, a decorative symbol variation process is performed. In the decorative symbol variation process, the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed, background, character) specified from the ornament variation pattern set in SQ02 is controlled and the end of the variation time is monitored.

  In SQ04, a decorative symbol stop process is performed. In the decorative symbol stop process, display control is performed to stop the variation of the decorative symbol at the end of the variation time specified from the decorative variation pattern set in SQ02. When the combination of the decorative symbols that are displayed in a stopped state is a jackpot combination, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process. On the other hand, when the combination of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed is an out-of-combination combination, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the command reception waiting process.

  In SQ05, a big hit display process is performed. In the jackpot display process, a jackpot display for notifying that a jackpot has occurred after the elapse of the variation time is performed, and display control of the decorative symbol display device 44b during the jackpot game is performed. When the big hit game ends, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the command reception waiting process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the command reception waiting process of SQ01.

  First, in SR01, processing for determining whether or not the effect flag is set to the on state is performed. That is, the effect control microcomputer performs a process of determining whether or not an effect command from the game control microcomputer 99 is newly received. When the effect flag is set to ON in SR01, the process of updating the value of the decorative symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol setting process is performed in SR02, and the command instruction waiting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SR01 that the effect flag is not set to the on state, that is, when a new variable display is not performed in the decorative symbol display device 44b, the effect mode that is not currently set in SR03 is handled. Processing for displaying the production item is performed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 24, the display mode and the function of the effect item will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the display mode of the effect item. In FIG. 24, (a) shows the display mode of the production item “flame”, (b) shows the display mode of the production item “water”, (c) shows the display mode of the production item “piano”, (D) shows the display mode of the effect item “guitar”.

  The effect item in the present embodiment is an effect by a light effect device that generates light such as the decoration LED / lamp 32, the game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c, and the game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b. It is comprised from the light effect item in connection with the aspect, and the sound effect item in connection with the effect aspect by the sound effect production | generation apparatus which generate | occur | produces sounds, such as speaker 12a, 12b mentioned above.

  The light effect item is composed of the “fire” effect item in FIG. 24A and the “water” effect item in FIG. As a function when the light effect item is selected, for example, when the “fire” effect item is selected, when the “water” effect item is selected so that the light effect emphasizing red is performed. In addition, it has a function of controlling all or part of the light effect device so that the light effect emphasizing blue is performed.

  In addition, the sound effect item includes the “piano” effect item in FIG. 24C and the “guitar” effect item in FIG. As a function when the sound production item is selected, for example, when the “piano” production item is selected, the “guitar” production item is selected so that a sound production that generates a classic game sound is performed. When selected, it has a function of controlling all or part of the sound effect device so that a sound effect that generates popular game sounds is performed.

  Therefore, for example, when “flame” is set as the light effect item and “piano” is set as the sound effect item, the light effect that emphasizes red and the sound effect that generates the classic game sound are performed. In SR03, “water” is displayed as the light effect item, and “guitar” is displayed as the sound effect item.

  In the present embodiment, the effect item corresponding to the currently set effect mode and the effect item corresponding to the currently not set effect mode are mounted on the effect control microcomputer so that they can be distinguished. Stored in the RAM. Processing to set the flag corresponding to the production item corresponding to the production mode not currently set to the on state is performed. For example, “flame” is set as the light production item and “piano” is currently set as the sound production item. Set the flags corresponding to the light effect item for "Fire" and the sound effect item for "Piano" to ON, and turn off the flags corresponding to the light effect item for "Water" and the sound effect item for "Guitar" Processing to set the state is performed.

  In SR04, the operation button 31 is pressed and a detection signal is input, and processing for determining whether or not an effect item is selected is performed. When it is determined in SR04 that the selection operation has been performed, a process for setting an effect mode corresponding to the effect item selected in SR05 is performed, and the command instruction waiting process is terminated. For example, when “Flame” is set as the light effect item, and the “Water” light effect item is selected, the light effect that emphasizes blue is performed until the light effect item is selected again. In addition, all or part of the light effect device is controlled. In addition, when “Piano” is set as the sound production item, when the “Guitar” sound production item is selected, the sound production that generates the popular game sound until the sound production item is selected again. The sound effect device is controlled so that

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no selection operation in SR04, processing for executing a selection instruction effect for promoting the player's selection operation is performed in SR06, and the command instruction waiting process is terminated. As the selection instruction effect, for example, “Please select a favorite effect item!” Or the like may be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for the decorative symbol setting process of SQ02. First, in ST01, processing for extracting count values from random counters SR1 to SR4 is performed. In ST02, a decoration stop symbol setting process described later is executed. In ST03, a decoration variation pattern setting process described later is executed. In ST04, the process of setting the variation time of the decoration variation pattern set in ST03 and starting the timer is performed. In ST05, a process of updating the value of the decorative symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process is performed, and the decorative symbol setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the decoration stop symbol setting process of ST02. First, in SU01, a process for determining whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set is performed. When it is determined in SU01 that the probability variation jackpot flag is set to the on state, processing for determining a jackpot symbol from the probability variation symbol (odd decoration symbol) based on the value of the random counter SR1 is performed in SU02.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SU01 that the probability variation big hit flag is not set, processing is performed in SU03 to determine whether or not the non-probability big hit flag is set. When it is determined in SU03 that the non-probable variation big hit flag is set to the ON state, processing for determining a big hit symbol based on the value of the random counter SR1 from the non-probable variation symbol (even number of decorative symbols) is performed in SU04.

  When it is determined in SU03 that the uncertain change big hit flag is not set, a process is performed in SU05 to determine whether or not the effect flag causes a reach state during the variable display. That is, processing is performed to determine whether or not the set production flag corresponds to any one of normal reach, super reach A, B, and C and selection effects A and B.

  When it is determined in SU05 that the effect flag is a reach state, processing for determining a left / right shift symbol based on the count value extracted from the random counter SR2-1 in SU06 is performed. In SU07, a process of determining a missed symbol based on the value of SR2-2 is performed. In SU08, processing is performed to determine whether or not the combination of the left, middle, and right offset symbols determined in SU06 and SU07 is a combination of three. When it is determined in SU08 that the combination is a set of three, in SU09, a process of adding 1 to the symbols that are out of place is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SU05 that the reach state is not an effect flag, the process of determining the left, middle, and right off-point symbols based on the count values extracted from the random counters SR2-1 to SR2-3 in SU10. Done. In SU11, a process is performed to determine whether or not the left-shifted symbol and the right-shifted symbol determined in SU10 are the same and the reach is to generate a reach state. When it is determined in SU11 that it is a reach eye, a process of adding 1 to the right off-shift symbol is performed in SU12. In SU13, the process of setting the off symbol determined in any one of SU02, SU04, SU06, SU07, SU09, SU10, and SU12 is performed as the scheduled decoration stop symbol, and the decoration stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the decoration variation pattern setting process of ST03. First, in SV01, processing for determining whether or not the effect flag is an effect flag corresponding to the selected effect A is performed. When it is determined in SV01 that the effect flag corresponds to the selected effect A, a process is performed in SV02 to determine whether or not the number of variable items stored is “1” or more. That is, it is determined whether or not one or more variable items are stored. When it is determined in SV02 that it is “1” or more, the process proceeds to SV07. On the other hand, when it is determined in SV02 that it is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to SV03, and a variable item storage process described later is executed. As a result, in spite of the fact that no fluctuating items are stored, an inconsistent effect that causes items to be selected during fluctuating display is performed, and the inconvenience of lowering the fun of the game in advance. Can be prevented.

  When it is determined in SV01 that the effect flag does not correspond to the selected effect A, a process for determining whether or not the effect flag is an effect flag corresponding to the selected effect B is performed in SV04. When it is determined in SV04 that it is an effect flag corresponding to the selected effect B, a process is performed in SV05 to determine whether or not the variable item storage number is “2” or more. That is, it is determined whether or not two or more variable items are stored. When it is determined in SV05 that it is “2” or more, the process proceeds to SV07. When it is determined in SV05 that it is not “2” or more, the variable item storage process is executed in SV06. As a result, since two or more fluctuating items are not stored, an inconsistent production that causes the items to disappear during the fluctuating display is performed, and inconvenience that lowers the fun of the game in advance. Can be prevented.

  When it is determined in SV04 that the effect flag does not correspond to the selected effect B, that is, when the effect flags corresponding to normal, normal reach, super reach A, B, and C are set, the variable item storage process is executed in SV08. Then, in SV09, a process for determining a decoration variation pattern corresponding to the effect flag is performed. In the present embodiment, when the effect flags corresponding to normal, normal reach, super reach A, B, and C are set, the corresponding decoration variation pattern is determined. For example, when the effect flag is a variation flag corresponding to “normal”, a process of determining “normal ornament variation pattern” as the ornament variation pattern is performed. When the effect flag is an effect flag corresponding to “super reach A”, a process of determining “super reach A decoration variation pattern” as the decoration variation pattern is performed.

  In SV07, a table corresponding to the effect flag, the storage variation item, and the big hit flag is looked up, and a process for determining the decoration variation pattern based on the count value extracted from the random counter SR3 is performed. The table looked up in SV07 will be described later with reference to FIG. In SV10, the decoration variation pattern determined in SV07 or SV09 is set, and the decoration variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the variable item storage process of SV03, SV06, SV08 of FIG.

  First, in SW01, processing for determining whether or not the variable item storage flag set in SP09 of FIG. 21 is in an on state is performed. When it is determined in SW01 that the variable item storage flag is set to the on state, the process proceeds to SW03. On the other hand, when it is determined in SW01 that the variable item storage flag is not set to the on state, whether or not the effect flag is an effect flag corresponding to either “selection effect A” or “selection effect B” in SW02. Processing for determining whether or not.

  When it is determined in SW02 that the effect flag corresponds to “selection effect A” or “selection effect B”, the process proceeds to SW03, and the variable item is selected based on the count value extracted from the random counter SR4. In SW04, the variable item selected in SW03 is stored in the RAM mounted on the effect control microcomputer. In SW04 in the present embodiment, the image data of the variable item corresponding to the variable item selected in SW03 may be read out from the ROM mounted on the effect control microcomputer and stored in the RAM, or selected in SW03. Data (for example, a code number or the like) for specifying the changed item may be stored in the RAM. In SW05, a process for setting a variable item acquisition effect corresponding to the variable item stored in the RAM is performed, and the variable item storage process is terminated. On the other hand, when “NO” is determined in SW01 and SW02, the variable item storage process is ended as it is.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 29, the types and display modes of the variable items in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the display mode of the variable item. In FIG. 29, (a) shows the display mode of the variable item of “knife”, (b) shows the display mode of the variable item of “bullet”, (c) shows the display mode of the variable item of “grenade”, Each is shown.

  As described in SW03 of FIG. 28, the variable item in the present embodiment is selected from “knife”, “bullet”, and “hand grenade” based on the count value extracted from the random counter SR4. . For example, when the count value extracted from the random counter SR4 is “0”, “knife” is selected, “bullet” is selected when it is “1”, and “grenade” is selected when it is “2”. . The selected variable item is stored in a RAM mounted on the effect control microcomputer in SW04. Furthermore, the variable item acquisition effect set in SW05 is executed during the variable display, whereby an effect of notifying the player that the variable item stored in the RAM mounted on the effect control microcomputer has been acquired. Done. For example, when “knife” is selected in SW03 of FIG. 28, “knife” is stored in SW04, and an effect of acquiring “knife” during variation display is set in SW05.

  In this embodiment, the example in which one variable item is selected in SW03 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of variable items may be selected. For example, when two variable items are selected and the count value extracted from the random counter SR4 is “0”, the count value is “0” and the next count value “0” is “1”. “Knife” and “bullet” variable items corresponding to “” may be selected. Similarly, when the count value extracted from the random counter SR4 is “1”, the “bullet” and “grenade” variable items are selected, and when the count value extracted from the random counter SR4 is “2”, the “hand grenade” is selected. And “knife” variable items may be selected.

  The variable item stored in SW04 and subjected to the variable item acquisition effect set in SW05 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b when the variable display is performed. The variable item displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b is operated by the player in the variable display that is started due to the reception of the effect command corresponding to “selection effect A” or “selection effect B”. The button 31 is selected by performing a selection operation.

  In the present embodiment, when a variable item is selected during variable display, an effect corresponding to the selected variable item is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b. The contents of this effect will be described later.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a decoration variation pattern setting table to be looked up in SV07 of FIG. The decoration variation pattern setting table in the present embodiment stores a decoration variation pattern setting table for big hits and a decoration variation pattern setting table for loss. Each decoration variation pattern setting table includes an upper selection effect A table that is looked up when an effect flag corresponding to “selection effect A” is set, and an effect corresponding to “selection effect B”. The table includes a lower selection effect B table that is looked up when the flag is set. In the selection effect A table and the selection effect B table, the distribution ratio is set according to the type of the variable item stored in the RAM mounted on the effect control microcomputer, and the random counter SR3. The type of decoration variation pattern is determined based on the count value extracted from.

  First, the decoration variation pattern setting table for big hits will be described. The ornament variation pattern setting table for big hits is a table that is looked up when the probability variation big hit flag or the non-probability big hit flag is set in SP04 or SP06 in FIG.

  When an effect flag corresponding to “selected effect A” is set and “knife / bullet / hand grenade” is stored as a variable item, “knife-compatible ornament variation pattern 1” when the extracted value is 0 However, when the extracted value is 1, “knife / bullet / decorative decoration variation pattern 1” is used as the ornament variation pattern, and when the extracted value is within the range of 2-9, “knife / bullet / grenade-associated ornament variation pattern 1” is used as the ornament variation pattern. It is determined. The same applies when the effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect A” is set and “knife / bullet” is stored as a variable item, or only “knife” is stored. The type of decoration variation pattern is determined by the distribution ratio. It should be noted that “knife-compatible ornament variation pattern 1”, “knife / bullet-corresponding ornament variation pattern 1”, and “knife / bullet / grenade-corresponding ornament variation pattern 1” are collectively referred to as a variation item-corresponding ornament variation pattern 1.

  When an effect flag corresponding to “selected effect A” is set and “bullet / grenade” is stored as a variable item, “knife / bullet compatible decoration variation pattern 1” when the extracted value is 0 However, when the extracted value is in the range of 1 to 9, “knife / bullet / grenade-corresponding ornament variation pattern 1” is determined as the ornament variation pattern. Even when the effect flag corresponding to “selected effect A” is set and only “bullet” is stored as the variable item, the type of decoration variation pattern is determined with the same distribution ratio. .

  When an effect flag corresponding to “selected effect A” is set and “knife / grenade” is stored as a variable item, “knife-corresponding decoration variation pattern 1” is obtained when the extracted value is 0, When the extracted value is in the range of 1 to 9, “knife / bullet / grenade-corresponding ornament variation pattern 1” is determined as the ornament variation pattern.

  When an effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect A” is set and only “Grenade” is stored as a variable item, “Knife / bullet / hand grenade decoration” The “variation pattern 1” is determined as the decoration variation pattern.

  Next, when the effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect B” is set and “Knife / Bullet / Grenade” is stored as a variable item, “Pattern 2” is “knife / bullet / corresponding ornament variation pattern 2” when the extracted value is 1, and “knife / bullet / grenade-corresponding ornament variation pattern 2” when the extracted value is within the range of 2-9. It is determined as a variation pattern. Even when the effect flag corresponding to “selected effect B” is set and “knife / bullet” is stored as the variable item, the type of decoration variation pattern is determined with the same distribution ratio. The The “knife-corresponding ornament variation pattern 2”, “knife / bullet-corresponding ornament variation pattern 2”, and “knife / bullet / grenade-corresponding ornament variation pattern 2” are collectively referred to as a variation item-corresponding ornament variation pattern 2.

  When the effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect B” is set and “Bullet / Grenade” is stored as a variable item, the extracted value ranges from 0 to 9 for “Knife / Bullet / Grenade” The decoration variation pattern 2 ”is determined as the decoration variation pattern. Even when the effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect B” is set and “Knife / Grenade” is stored as the variable item, the type of decoration variation pattern is determined at the same distribution ratio. The

  Next, a decoration variation pattern setting table for use at the time of disconnection will be described. When the effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect A” is set and “Knife / Bullet / Grenade” is stored as the variable item, when the extracted value is within the range of 0 to 4, When the ornament variation pattern 1 is within the range of 5 to 8, the “knife / bullet correspondence ornament variation pattern 1” is “extracted”, and when the extraction value is 9, the “knife / bullet / hand grenade ornament variation pattern 1”. Is determined as a decoration variation pattern. When the effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect A” is set and “knife / bullet” is stored as a variable item, “knife / grenade” is stored, “knife” Or, when only “grenade” is stored, the type of decoration variation pattern is determined with the same distribution ratio.

  When the effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect A” is set and “Bullet / Grenade” is stored as the variable item, when the extracted value is in the range of 0-7, When the extracted value is 8, “knife / bullet / decorative decoration variation pattern 1” is determined as “decoration variation pattern 1”, and when the extracted value is 9, “knife / bullet / grenade variation variation pattern 1” is determined as the ornament variation pattern. The Even when the effect flag corresponding to “selected effect A” is set and only “bullet” is stored as the variable item, the type of decoration variation pattern is determined with the same distribution ratio. .

  Next, when the production flag corresponding to “Selected production B” is set and “Knife / Bullet / Grenade” is stored as the variable item, the extracted value is in the range of 0 to 4. When the “knife-compatible ornament variation pattern 2” is within the range of 5 to 8, the “knife / bullet-corresponding ornament variation pattern 2” is “9. Pattern 2 "is determined as the decoration variation pattern. Even when the effect flag corresponding to “selected effect B” is set and “knife / bullet” is stored as the variable item, the type of decoration variation pattern is determined with the same distribution ratio. The

  When the effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect B” is set and “Bullet / Grenade” is stored as the variable item, when the extracted value is within the range of 0-7, When the extracted value is 8, “knife / bullet / decorative ornament variation pattern 2” is determined as “pattern 2”, and when the extracted value is 9, “knife / bullet / hand grenade ornament variation pattern 2” is determined as the ornament variation pattern. The

  When the effect flag corresponding to “Selected effect B” is set and “Knife / Grenade” is stored as the variable item, when the extracted value is 0, “Knife-corresponding variation pattern 2” When the extracted value is in the range of 1 to 8, “knife / bullet / decorative ornament variation pattern 2” is determined as an ornament variation pattern, and when the extracted value is 9, “knife / bullet / grenade ornament variation pattern 2”. The

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect flag corresponding to “selection effect A” or “selection effect B” is set, the effect flag, the memory variation item, and the big hit flag are supported. A look-up table is looked up, and a decoration variation pattern is determined based on a distribution ratio that is predetermined and stored for each look-up table.

  Further, when the distribution ratio stored in each table is determined to be a big hit, “knife / bullet compatible decoration variation pattern 1” or “knife / bullet compatible decoration variation pattern 2” is used as the ornament variation pattern with high probability. It is stored in advance so as to be determined. Thereby, the reliability when the variation display by the “knife / bullet correspondence decoration variation pattern 1” or the “knife / bullet correspondence decoration variation pattern 2” is performed is more than the reliability when the other variation variation pattern is obtained. Can also be higher.

  Also, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the decoration variation pattern corresponding to the currently stored variation item, that is, the variation item that can be selected by the player, has a higher probability than the case where it is determined that the game is out of place. It is stored in advance so as to be determined. As a result, the decoration corresponding to the variable item displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b is more than the case where the variable display using the decorative variation pattern corresponding to the variable item not displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b is performed. The probability of a big hit can be increased when the variation display using the variation pattern is performed. Thereby, when the variation display using the ornament variation pattern corresponding to the variation item displayed on the ornament symbol display device 44b is performed, the player's expectation can be further improved.

  Here, the display mode of the variable display in the decorative symbol display device 44b will be briefly described for each decorative variable pattern described in FIG. When any one of “knife-corresponding ornament variation pattern 1”, “knife / bullet-corresponding ornament variation pattern 1”, and “knife / bullet / grenade-corresponding ornament variation pattern 1” is determined as the ornament variation pattern, the ornament symbol display device 44b. The item selection effect for selecting an item is started when 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of the decorative display of the decorative pattern at, and the effect according to the item selection result is performed. Is stopped.

  When any one of “knife corresponding ornament variation pattern 2”, “knife / bullet corresponding ornament variation pattern 2”, and “knife / bullet / grenade corresponding ornament variation pattern 2” is determined as the ornament variation pattern, the ornament symbol display device 44b The item selection effect for selecting an item is started when 15 seconds have elapsed since the start of the display of the decorative pattern change, and the effect according to the result of the item selection is performed, and when 40 seconds have elapsed. The item selection effect is started again, an effect corresponding to the result of the item selection is performed, and the scheduled decoration stop symbol is stopped and displayed when 60 seconds have elapsed. The details of the decoration variation pattern described above will be described later using a timing chart, a display screen diagram, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, as the contents of the effect when “variable item-corresponding ornament variation pattern 2” is determined as the ornament variation pattern, the ornament symbol display device 44b starts the variation display of the ornament symbol 15 An example in which an item selection effect is performed when two seconds have elapsed and when 40 seconds has elapsed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the “variable item-corresponding decorative variation pattern 2” includes a plurality of variable items once when a predetermined time has elapsed since the decorative symbol display device 44b started the variable symbol display. It may include a decoration variation pattern in which a multiple item selection effect that can be selected in the item selection effect is performed.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for the decorative symbol variation process of SQ03.

  In SX01 of FIG. 31, a process of updating the decorative design is performed based on the currently set decorative variation pattern and effect content. In SX02, the process which displays the variable item which has already been acquired (the variable item acquisition effect is already performed) is performed. Therefore, here, even if the variable item is stored in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer, the variable item for which the variable item acquisition effect is not performed in SX05 described later is not displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b. . As described above with reference to SW04 in FIG. 28, when the image data of the variable item is stored in the RAM, the stored image data is read and displayed, and the data ( For example, when a code number or the like is stored in the RAM, the image data of the variable item specified from the data is read from the ROM mounted on the effect control microcomputer and displayed.

  In SX03, processing for determining whether or not the variable item acquisition effect is set is performed. When it is determined in SX03 that the variable item acquisition effect is set, a process of determining whether or not it is the variable item acquisition effect execution timing is performed in SX04. When it is determined in SX04 that the variable item acquisition effect execution timing is reached, a process of executing the variable item acquisition effect is performed in SX05. The variable item acquisition effect execution timing in the present embodiment indicates a timing at which the variable item acquisition effect is started. The change item acquisition effect execution timing is set in advance to a timing when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds later) has elapsed since the start of the change display. Whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed is determined based on a determination as to whether or not the variable time timer has been subtracted by a predetermined time in SX21, as will be described later. That is, when it is determined in SX21 that the variable time timer has been subtracted by a predetermined time after the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the variable item acquisition effect execution timing. In addition, although the variable item acquisition effect execution timing in this Embodiment demonstrated the example preset in the timing when predetermined time passed after a variable display started, it is not restricted to this, and predetermined time is a figure. Depending on the type of the decoration variation pattern determined in the 27 decoration variation pattern setting process, it may be set differently in advance.

  On the other hand, when the variable item acquisition effect is not set in SX03 and when it is determined in SX04 that the acquisition effect execution timing of the variable item is not reached, the process proceeds to SX06.

  In SX06, a process is performed to determine whether or not a decoration variation pattern having a selection effect is set during variation display. That is, processing for determining whether or not the decoration variation pattern described in FIG. 30 is set is performed. When it is determined in SX06 that the decoration variation pattern has a selection effect, a process is performed in SX07 to determine whether it is the item selection effect start timing. The item selection effect start timing in the present embodiment indicates the timing of starting the item selection effect. The item selection effect start timing is preset according to the type of decoration variation pattern as described above with reference to FIG. 30 (for example, “15 seconds” for “variable item corresponding decoration variation pattern 1”, “15 seconds” and “40 seconds” are set for “variable item corresponding decoration variation pattern 2”). Whether or not it is the item selection effect start timing is determined based on whether or not the variation time timer is subtracted for a preset time in accordance with the type of the decoration variation pattern in SX21, as will be described later. That is, when it is determined in SX21 that the variation time timer has been subtracted by a preset time according to the type of the decoration variation pattern after the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the item selection effect start timing.

  When it is determined in SX07 that the item selection effect start timing is reached, a selection timer that sets the selection effect flag indicating that the item selection effect is to be executed in SX08 is set to an on state, and a selection timer that is set in advance as a time during which the variable item can be selected. Processing for setting (5 seconds) is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in SX06 that it is not a decoration variation pattern with a selection effect, and when it is determined in SX07 that it is not an item selection effect start timing, the process proceeds to SX09.

  In SX09, processing for determining whether or not the selection effect flag is set to the on state is performed. When it is determined in SX09 that the selection effect flag is set to the on state, the operation button 31 is pressed and a detection signal is input in SX10 to determine whether or not a variable item has been selected. . When it is determined in SX10 that the selection operation has been performed based on the detection signal from the operation button 31, it is determined in SX11 which variable item is the variable item selected based on the detection signal from the operation button 31. Processing to display is performed. In the present embodiment, each time the operation button 31 is operated, the selected variable item among the variable items displayed by SX02 can be changed. For example, when “knife”, “bullet”, and “grenade” are displayed as variable items by SX02, every time the operation button 31 is operated, “knife” → “bullet” → “hand grenade” → “knife” The change item that has been selected can be changed so that.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no selection operation in SX10, a process of executing a selection instruction effect for promoting the player's selection operation is performed in SX12. As the selection instruction effect, for example, “Please select your favorite variable item!” Or the like may be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44b.

  In SX13, processing for determining whether or not the selection timer set in SX08 has elapsed is performed. That is, processing for determining whether or not the selection timer has timed out is performed. When it is determined at SX13 that the selection timer has timed out, the selection effect flag is set to an off state at SX14, and processing is performed to determine whether or not a variable item has been selected at SX15.

  When it is determined in SX15 that the variable item has been selected, a process of deleting the storage of the selected variable item in SX16 from the RAM is performed. In SX17, a process for determining whether or not the selected variable item is a variable item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern currently used for variation display is performed. For example, when “knife / bullet correspondence decoration variation pattern 1” is used for variation display, processing for determining whether “knife” or “bullet” is selected as the variation item is performed.

  When it is determined in SX17 that the item is a variation item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern, a process of setting a matching effect (item use success effect) is performed in SX18. On the other hand, when it is determined in SX17 that the item is not a variation item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern, processing for setting a mismatch effect (item use failure effect) is performed in SX19. If it is determined in SX15 that the variable item is not selected, processing for setting a non-use effect (super reach effect) is performed in SX20.

  In addition, as the coincidence effect set in SX18, the selected variable item is used (throwing, hitting, exploding, etc.) and colliding with a predetermined design (for example, a decorative pattern displayed in the middle variation display area). This means the production that achieves the above. For example, when a variation display using “knife-compatible ornament variation pattern 1” is performed, and a variation item “knife” is selected, a character having a knife on the ornament variation display device 44b as a matching effect is displayed. An effect is displayed in which the knife is thrown toward the decorative design displayed in the middle display area, and the knife is stabbed into the decorative design displayed in the middle display area, re-varied and stopped. It may be. When a big hit occurs, an effect is produced in which the combination of three decorative stop symbols after re-variation is performed. When a big hit does not occur, three combinations of decorative stop symbols after the re-variation occur. A production that is not a combination is performed.

  The discrepancy effect set in SX19 refers to an effect that cannot be achieved by using the selected variable item. For example, when a variation display using “knife / bullet compatible ornament variation pattern 1” is performed and a variation item of “hand grenade” is selected, the variation variation display device 44b has a grenade as a disagreement effect. A character is displayed and tries to throw the grenade toward the decorative symbol displayed in the middle variation display area, but fails, and the grenade does not reach the decorative symbol displayed in the middle variation display area. An effect of explosion and stop display may be performed. When a big hit occurs, even if it explodes in the foreground, there is an effect that the combination of the stopped decorative symbols is a combination of three. When a big hit does not occur, the decorative design that has exploded and stopped in the foreground An effect is produced in which the combination of is not a combination of three.

  As a non-use effect set in SX20, an effect of variably displaying a decorative pattern by causing a predetermined character or the like to appear without using a variable item is performed. When a big hit occurs, even if no variable item is selected, an effect is performed in which the combination of the stopped decorative symbols is a combination of three. An effect that does not result in a combination of three combinations is performed.

  Note that the data for performing the above-described effects is stored in advance in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer. More specifically, for each variation item described with reference to FIG. 30, for each variable item, a matching effect and a disagreement effect in the case of a big hit, a matching effect and a disagreement effect in the case of a loss, A super reach effect in the case of a big hit and a super reach effect in the case of a loss are stored in advance. In the present embodiment, in accordance with the determination result of SX15 or SX17 in FIG. 31, the corresponding data is read from the ROM of the effect control microcomputer, and an effect that can achieve consistency is performed.

  When an effect is set in any one of SX18, SC19, and SX20, and when “NO” is determined in SX09 or SX13, the process proceeds to SX21.

  In SX21, a process for subtracting 1 from the variable time timer is performed. When the selection timer is set, a process of subtracting 1 from the selection timer is performed. In SX22, a process for determining whether or not the variable time timer subtracted in SX21 has timed out is performed. When it is determined in SX22 that the variable time timer has timed out, a process of updating the value of the decorative symbol process flag to a value for shifting to the decorative symbol stop process is performed in SX23. On the other hand, when it is determined in SX22 that the variation time timer has not timed out, the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  32 and 33 are diagrams for explaining a display state on the decorative symbol display device 44b when the decorative symbol variation display using the ornament variation pattern described in FIG. 30 is performed. Here, a case where “knife / bullet / grenade-corresponding ornament variation pattern 1” is set as an example of the variation item-corresponding ornament variation pattern will be described.

  FIG. 32A is a diagram showing a display state when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the decorative symbol display device 44b, and the variable item currently acquired by the player is displayed on the lower stage. “567” is stopped and displayed as a combination of decoration stop symbols, and “knife” and “bullet” are displayed as acquired items.

  FIG. 32 (b) is a diagram showing a display state when the decorative symbol variation display (see the arrow in the drawing) is started and the variation item acquisition effect is performed. The variable item acquisition effect is performed such that the variable item of “hand grenade” rolls from the outside of the acquired item display field to the lower part of the decorative symbol display device 44b and the message “Item Get!” Is displayed in the upper left. This is because the variable item acquisition effect corresponding to the “hand grenade” is set in SW05 of FIG. 28, is determined to be the variable item acquisition effect execution timing in SX04 of FIG. 31, and is executed in SX05.

  FIG. 32C is a diagram showing a display state when a reach state occurs in the variable display in the upper stage of the decorative symbol display device 44b and a selection instruction effect is performed in the lower stage. The reach state occurs when the decorative symbol “7” is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas. In addition, as a selection instruction effect, a message such as “Select an item within 5 seconds!” Is displayed. This is because it is determined in SX07 of FIG. 31 that the item selection effect start timing is reached, and the selection instruction effect is executed in SX12. As the contents of the selection instruction effect, the display state of FIG. 32 (c) is continued for the first one second, and then the display state is switched to the display state of FIG. A selection screen that can be selected and operated while viewing the variable items that are present is displayed.

  FIG. 32E is a diagram showing a display state when a variable item is selected by the player during execution of the selection instruction effect in the decorative symbol display device 44b. FIG. 32D shows a state when the operation button 31 provided on the left side of the lower plate 27 is operated. The variable item “Grenade” is displayed blinking in order to notify that the player has selected the item by operating the operation button 31. This is determined three times (or multiples of “3”) when the selection operation is performed at SX10 in FIG. 31, and the selected variable item is changed from “knife” → “bullet” → “hand grenade”. This is because the variable item of the “hand grenade” that was finally selected flashes.

  FIG. 32F is a diagram showing a display state of the decorative symbol display device 44b when the variable item selection effect is finished. This is because the selection timer set at SX08 in FIG. 31 is subtracted at SX21 and it is determined at SX13 that the selection timer has timed out. In the present embodiment, when the variable item selection effect is finished, the decorative design in the middle display area that has been variable displayed is stopped and displayed. Here, in the decorative symbol display device 44b, a combination that is out of “787” is temporarily stopped.

  FIGS. 32G to 32I are diagrams showing display states when a matching effect (item use success effect) is performed on the decorative symbol display device 44b. It is determined that the variable item of “hand grenade” is selected in SX15 of FIG. 31, and the variable item of “hand grenade” is determined to correspond to “knife / bullet / grenade corresponding variation pattern 1” in SX17. This is because the matching production is set. When the matching effect is performed, the combination of decorative symbols that have been temporarily stopped in FIG. 32 (f) is displayed in the lower right portion of the decorative symbol display device 44b. The same applies to the case where a discrepancy effect is performed.

  In FIG. 32 (g), a character A having the selected variable item “hand grenade” is displayed on the upper left of the decorative symbol display device 44b. In FIG. 32 (h), the character A moves toward the decorative symbol “8” displayed in the middle variation display area among the decorative symbols displayed in the lower right part of the decorative symbol display device 44b. There is a production that throws "grenades". In FIG. 32 (i), there is an effect that the “hand grenade” thrown by the character A in FIG. 32 (h) collides with the decorative symbol “8” displayed in the middle variation display area and explodes. . Note that these effects are executed in SX01 based on the matching effects set in SX18 of FIG.

  FIG. 32J is a diagram showing a display state when the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol display device 44b is a jackpot combination. A “big hit!” Message is displayed in the upper left part of the decorative symbol display device 44b to notify that a big hit has occurred, and a big hit combination of “777” is displayed in the lower right part. This is because the variation time timer is subtracted in SX21 in FIG. 31, and it is determined that the variation time has timed out in SX22, and the scheduled decoration stop symbol set in SU13 in FIG. 26 by the ornament symbol stop process in SQ04 in FIG. This is because “777” is displayed in a stopped state.

  Next, using FIG. 33, when the variable item selection effect described in FIGS. 32C to 32E is being performed, the display of the decorative symbol display device 44b when the variable item is not selected. The state will be described.

  FIG. 33 (k) is a diagram illustrating a display state of the decorative symbol display device 44b when the reach state generated in FIG. 32 (c) is developed and the above-described super reach effect is started. A message “Super Reach!” Is displayed in the lower part of the decorative symbol display device 44b in order to notify that the super reach effect has been started. This is because it is determined that the variable item is not selected in SX15 of FIG. 31, the non-use effect is set in SX20, and the non-use effect is executed in SX01.

  FIG. 33 (m) is a diagram illustrating a display state when the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol display device 44b is a jackpot combination. A big hit combination of “777” is displayed in the upper left part of the decorative symbol display device 44b, and a “big hit!” Message is displayed in the lower row to notify that the big hit has occurred. This is because the variation time timer is subtracted in SX21 in FIG. 31, and it is determined that the variation time has timed out in SX22, and the scheduled decoration stop symbol set in SU13 in FIG. 26 by the ornament symbol stop process in SQ04 in FIG. This is because “777” is displayed in a stopped state.

  As mentioned above, although an example of the variation item corresponding | compatible decoration variation pattern was demonstrated, it is not limited to the content of an effect mentioned above. The effect may be any effect that achieves a predetermined purpose using the variable item selected by the player, an effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose, or an effect that does not use the variable item.

  Next, the effect contents of the decoration variation pattern described in FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35. FIG. 34 is a timing chart for explaining the effect contents using the variable item-corresponding decoration variation pattern 1, and FIG. 35 is a timing chart for explaining the effect contents using the variable item-corresponding decoration variation pattern 2. is there. Note that the timing charts shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 have the horizontal axis as the time axis, and are surrounded by a square frame in accordance with the timing of the time axis, and show the contents of effects corresponding to the timing from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display Yes. In addition, the content of the effect that changes in accordance with the result of the variable item selection effect is shown in three stages of upper, middle, and lower with respect to the selected effect.

  First, referring to FIG. 34 (a), when the fluctuating item acquisition effect is set between the start of the fluctuating display of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 44b and the lapse of “15 seconds”. A variable item acquisition effect (see FIG. 32B) is performed. Thereafter, until “5 seconds” elapses, a variable item selection effect (see FIGS. 32C to 32E) is performed. In the present embodiment, in the variable item selection effect, depending on whether the variable item is selected by the player in the variable item acquisition effect, or the variable item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern is selected, the subsequent effect The contents are switched.

  When the variation item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern is selected, the coincidence effect a is set, and the item use success effect that achieves a predetermined purpose using the selected variation item is performed for “30 seconds” ( 32 (g) to (i)). In addition, when a variation item that does not correspond to the decoration variation pattern is selected, the mismatch effect b is set, and the item use failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose using the selected variation item is “30 seconds”. For a while. When no variable item is selected, the non-use effect c is set, and the super reach effect without using the variable item is performed for “30 seconds”. Then, after the set effect is performed, a predetermined combination of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, as described above, even if any of the coincidence effect, the disagreement effect, and the non-use effect is set as the effect, the effect that is set when “30 seconds” elapses. The data is configured to finish.

  Next, the variable item selection effect described in FIG. 34A will be described with reference to FIG. In the variable item selection effect in the present embodiment, first, a selection instruction effect (see FIG. 32C) that prompts the player to select a variable item is performed for a maximum of “5 seconds”. When the variable item is not selected during this “5 seconds”, the non-use effect is set. On the other hand, when a variable item is selected during this “5 seconds”, the selected item display for displaying the selected variable item is performed for the remaining time. That is, even when the variable item is selected immediately after the selection instruction effect is started (for example, when 1 second elapses), or when the variable item is selected immediately after the selection instruction effect is ended (for example, when 4 seconds elapses). The selection item is displayed for the remaining time until “5 seconds” elapses after the selection instruction effect is started. Therefore, the time during which the variable item selection effect is performed can be kept constant (5 seconds) without being affected by the timing at which the variable item is selected by the player.

  Next, referring to FIG. 35, when the fluctuating item acquisition effect is set between the start of the fluctuating display of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 44b and the lapse of “15 seconds”, the fluctuating item is set. An acquisition effect is performed. Thereafter, the first variable item selection effect is performed until “5 seconds” elapses.

  When a variation item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern is selected in the first variation item selection effect, the coincidence effect d is set, and the item use success effect that achieves a predetermined purpose using the selected variation item is “ For 20 seconds ". Also, when a variation item that does not correspond to the decoration variation pattern is selected, the mismatch effect e is set, and the item use failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose using the selected variation item is “20 seconds”. For a while. When no variable item is selected, the non-use effect f is set, and the super reach effect without using the variable item is performed for “20 seconds”. Then, after the set effect is performed, the second variable item selection effect is performed until “5 seconds” elapses.

  When a variation item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern is selected in the second variation item selection production after the item use success production of the coincidence production d, the coincidence production g is set and the selected variation item is used. Then, the item use success effect for achieving the predetermined purpose is performed for “15 seconds”. Further, when a variation item that does not correspond to the decoration variation pattern is selected, the mismatch effect h is set, and the item use failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose using the selected variation item is “15 seconds”. For a while. When no variable item is selected, the non-use effect i is set, and the super reach effect without using the variable item is performed for “15 seconds”. Then, after the set effect is performed, a predetermined combination of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed.

  Similarly, when a variation item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern is selected in the second variation item selection production after the item use failure production of the mismatch production e is performed, the coincidence production k corresponds to the decoration variation pattern. When a variable item that is not selected is selected, a mismatch effect m is set, and when no variable item is selected, a non-use effect n is set, and the effect is performed for “15 seconds”. Then, after the set effect is performed, a predetermined combination of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed. When the variable item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern is selected in the second variation item selection effect after the super reach production of the non-use effect f is performed, the coincidence effect p is a variation item that does not correspond to the decoration variation pattern. When no is selected, the non-matching effect r is set, and when no variable item is selected, the non-use effect s is set and the effect is performed for “15 seconds”. Then, after the set effect is performed, a predetermined combination of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as described above, “20 seconds” is set for the first production, regardless of which of the coincidence effect, the disagreement effect, and the non-use effect is set as the effect. In the second presentation, the data is configured so that the set presentation ends when “15 seconds” have elapsed.

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

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, when the corresponding variable item is selected according to the type of the variable item selected by the player operating the operation button 31 and the type of the variable item corresponding decoration variation pattern. In SX17 of FIG. 31, “YES” is obtained and a matching effect is performed. When a non-corresponding variable item is selected, “NO” is determined in SX17, and a non-matching effect is performed, and when a variable item is not selected, “NO” is selected in SX15. Since the non-use effect is performed, the player's degree of intervention in the game can be improved, and the rich effects described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35 can be provided, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. In addition, when the table of FIG. 30 looks up the big hit table, the decoration variation pattern corresponding to the stored variation item is always selected regardless of the value extracted from the random counter SR3, and the loss time table is looked up. In some cases, the decoration variation pattern corresponding to the variation item stored according to the value extracted from the random counter SR3 is not selected, so the variation variation pattern corresponding to the variation item stored is used. When the variable display is performed, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that is a big hit.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the number of times that the normal variable winning ball device 58 is won and the variable display is performed and the display result is displayed, that is, the variable symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 44a (decorative symbol display device 44b). When “50 times” is performed, “YES” is determined in SM 21 of FIG. 18, the variable item storage command is set in SM 22, and is input from the game control microcomputer 99 to the effect control microcomputer. The effect control microcomputer sets a variable item storage flag in SP10 of FIG. 21, determines “YES” in SW01 of FIG. 28, and performs a process of selecting and storing the variable item in SW03 and SW04. Thereby, since the game can be performed with the goal of causing the normal variable winning ball device 58 to win a ball and performing the “50 times” variation display, no variation item is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 44 b. This can prevent inconvenience that the interest of the game is reduced.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the table of FIG. 17 is configured so that it is easier to select the selection effect B when the big hit table is looked up than when the lost table is looked up. Yes. The table of FIG. 30 is configured such that the variation item-corresponding decoration variation pattern 2 is selected when an effect command corresponding to the selection effect B is received. For this reason, in SV07 of FIG. 27, the variation item-corresponding ornament variation pattern 2 is set as a ornament variation pattern, and when the variation display shown in FIG.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the variable item selection effect is performed until “5 seconds” set as the selection timer in SX08 in FIG. 31 is subtracted in SX21 and “YES” is determined in SX13. . Thereby, regardless of the timing when “YES” is determined in SX10 of FIG. 31, the time during which the variable item selection effect is performed can be made constant (see FIG. 34B). Further, even when different effects are performed according to the player's selection as described above, it is not necessary to previously store a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to the player's selection timing. For this reason, as described above without increasing the storage capacity for storing the variation pattern provided in the ROM 100 mounted on the game control microcomputer 99 or the ROM mounted on the effect control microcomputer. A variety of productions can be provided.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, in the table of FIG. 30, the “knife corresponding decoration variation pattern” or the “knife / bullet correspondence decoration variation pattern” corresponding to the variation item of “knife” or “bullet” is not a big hit. Sometimes, it is configured to be selected at a higher rate than the “knife / bullet / grenade-corresponding ornament variation pattern”. Thereby, the variable item of “knife” or “bullet” is selected by the player, and it is possible to increase the chance that the matching effect is performed.

  On the other hand, in the table of FIG. 30, when the “knife / bullet / grenade decoration variation pattern” corresponding to the variation item of “hand grenade” is not a big hit, the “knife correspondence decoration variation pattern” or “knife / bullet correspondence decoration” The “variation pattern” is configured to be lower than the selected ratio. As a result, the “knife / bullet / grenade-corresponding ornament variation pattern” is set as the ornament variation pattern, and when the variation display is performed, it is possible to further improve the sense of expectation that is a big hit.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the effect device is controlled according to the type of effect item selected by the player operating the operation button 31. Specifically, when a “piano” effect item is selected, a sound effect that generates a classic game sound is performed. When a “guitar” effect item is selected, a popular game sound It is controlled so that a sound effect that generates sound is performed. In addition, when the “fire” effect item is selected, a light effect that emphasizes red is performed, and when the “water” effect item is selected, control is performed so that a light effect that emphasizes blue is performed. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the degree of intervention of the player in the game, to provide a variety of effects, and to further improve the interest of the game.

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

  (1) In the embodiment described above, the variation pattern used for the variation display of the special symbol display device 44a is set in the variation pattern setting process of FIG. 16 immediately before the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started. The example in which the decoration variation pattern used for the variation display of the decoration symbol display device 44b is set in the decoration variation pattern setting process of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a winning is detected by the start port switch 60, the variation pattern used for variation display of the special symbol display device 44a is set in the variation pattern setting processing of FIG. You may make it set the decoration variation pattern used for the variation display of the decoration symbol display apparatus 44b in a variation pattern setting process.

  Further, in such a configuration, when the set decoration variation pattern is a variation item-corresponding decoration variation pattern, the variation item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern is displayed on the decoration symbol display device 44b. Also good. Accordingly, the player can recognize that the variation display using the variation item corresponding decoration variation pattern is performed before the variation display is started, and the expectation for the big hit can be further enhanced. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the set decoration variation pattern is a variation variation pattern corresponding to the variation item, and the variation item corresponding to the variation variation pattern is stored in the RAM mounted on the effect control microcomputer. The variable item corresponding to the decoration variation pattern is stored in the RAM mounted on the effect control microcomputer when it is not stored, and the variable item acquisition effect corresponding to the variable item is stored. May be performed.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, in the variation pattern setting process of FIG. 16, a variation pattern of the selection effect A where the variation item selection effect is performed once or a selection effect where the variation item selection effect is performed twice. The example in which it is determined whether the variation pattern of B or the variation pattern in which the variation item selection effect is not performed is determined has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. First, in the variation pattern setting process of FIG. 16, the variation time of variation display performed by the special symbol display device 44a and the decorative symbol display device 44b is determined. Then, in the ornament variation pattern setting process of FIG. 27, the variation item selection is performed based on whether the ornament variation pattern matches the variation time determined in the variation pattern setting processing of FIG. You may comprise so that it may be set as the decoration variation pattern in which an effect is performed, or it is set as the decoration variation pattern in which a variation item selection effect is not performed. In this case, furthermore, in the decoration variation pattern setting process of FIG. 27, the decoration variation pattern in which the variation item selection effect is performed at a higher rate than when the big hit is made is selected. It may be configured. Furthermore, in the decoration variation pattern setting process of FIG. 27, the number of times that the variation item selection effect can be executed may be determined when a decoration variation pattern in which the variation item selection effect is performed is selected. In this case, it may be configured such that the number of variable item selection effects is determined so that the variable item selection effects are executed at a higher rate at the time of big hit than at the time of loss. . Thereby, since the process of the game control microcomputer 99 can be distributed to the effect control microcomputer 99, the processing load of the game control microcomputer 99 can be further reduced.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, on the condition that the variable display is performed “50 times” in the special symbol display device 44a (decorative symbol display device 44b), the items to be changed are all set in SW03 and SW04 in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this, and is provided with a number determining means for determining the number of items to be selected when the condition is satisfied, and the number determined by the number determining means (for example, 1 item, 2 items, 3 items, etc.) may be configured to select and store the variable items. Thereby, since the number of variable items that can be acquired by satisfying the one-time condition is different, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the variable item is selected by SW03 and SW04 in FIG. 28 on condition that the variable display is performed “50 times” in the special symbol display device 44a (decorative symbol display device 44b). However, the condition is not limited to this. For example, the condition may be that the number of times of fluctuation display in the normal symbol display device 63 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Moreover, it is good also as conditions on the condition that the frequency | count that the ball | bowl passed the predetermined | prescribed ball | bowl passage area | region becomes more than predetermined number of times. The predetermined ball passing area may be a special variable winning ball device 48, an ordinary variable winning ball device 58, normal winning ports 53a, 53b, 54a, 54b, a passing gate 61, and the like.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the special symbol display device 44a is constituted by a 7-segment LED display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and display by LCD, CRT, VFD, EL, or plasma It is also possible to constitute a container, a drum type or a reel type. Moreover, although the game machine provided with the special symbol display device 44a for variably displaying the special symbol and the decorative symbol display device 44b for variably displaying the decorative symbol has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and only the special symbol display device 44a is provided. It may be a gaming machine. In this case, the special symbol display device 44a may perform the effects described with reference to FIGS.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the acquired variable item is always displayed when the variable display is performed in SX02 in FIG. 31 has been described. Thereby, since it is always notified to the player that the variable item is acquired, it is difficult for the player to finish the game, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. The display is not limited to such a configuration, but may be displayed only when a variable item selection effect is being performed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously operating the operation button 31 so as to select the variable item when the variable item cannot be selected.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, when it is determined as “NO” in SR01 of FIG. 23, that is, when the variable display is not performed in the decorative symbol display device 44b, the processing of SR03 to SR06 is performed. Although the example in which the game for selecting the effect item is executed has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game for selecting the effect item is executed even when the decorative symbol display device 44b is performing variable display. You may comprise.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as the configuration of the ball game machine, the variation of the identification information on the variation display device is started in accordance with the detection of the winning ball of the starting ball detector. Although a ball game machine (which is commonly referred to as the first type) that opens a variable winning ball device when a specific game state occurs when the display result is shown, it is not particularly limited to this. A ball game machine that releases a variable winning ball device in accordance with the detection of a winning ball by the detector and generates a specific gaming state by winning a hit ball in a specific area in the variable winning ball device. The identification information on the variable display device starts to fluctuate with the detection of the winning ball of the starting ball detector, and when the identification information shows a predetermined display result, a right is generated. A ball game machine in which a specific gaming state occurs when a hit ball wins an area This may be colloquially referred to as a third type).

  (9) 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 an enlarged front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the relationship between a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters used for game control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the program of the main process performed by the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the program of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a display control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of normal symbol process processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a memory | storage process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a normal symbol display control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a special symbol stop process. (A) is a flowchart for demonstrating the program of an effect control main process, (b) is a flowchart for demonstrating the program of a timer interruption process. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters used for effect 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 for demonstrating the subroutine program of a command reception waiting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of an effect item. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a decoration design setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a decoration stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a decoration variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a fluctuation | variation item storage process. It is a figure for demonstrating the display aspect of a fluctuation item. It is a figure for demonstrating the decoration variation pattern setting table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a decoration design change process. It is a figure for demonstrating the display state in the decoration symbol display apparatus when the variation display of the decoration symbol using an ornament variation pattern is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the display state in the decoration symbol display apparatus when the variation display of the decoration symbol using an ornament variation pattern is performed. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the production | presentation content using the variation variation pattern 1 corresponding to a variation item. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the production | presentation content using the variation variation pattern 2 corresponding to a variation item.

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  1 Ball Game Machine, 31 Operation Buttons, 40 Game Board, 44a Special Symbol Display Device, 44b Fluctuation Display Device, 60 Start Port Switch, 63 Normal Symbol Display Device, 90 Production Control Board, 99 Game Control Microcomputer, 120 Main substrate.

Claims (7)

A specific game advantageous for a player when a variable display device is provided that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified to derive and display a display result, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device A gaming machine to control the state,
Specific display result determining means for determining whether to derive and display the specific display result on the variable display device;
Based on the determination of the specific display result determining means, a variation pattern selecting means for selecting a variation pattern for identifying the variation display mode of the identification information in the variation display device from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns;
The variation display device performs variation display of the identification information in a variation display mode specified from the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means, and then derives and displays a display result based on the determination by the specific display result determination means. A variable display control means;
Item selection means for selecting an item image to be displayed on the variation display device from a plurality of types of item images determined in advance corresponding to each of the plurality of types of variation patterns when a predetermined selection condition is established;
Item storage means for storing the item image selected by the item selection means in an identifiable manner;
Item display control means for displaying the item image specified by the storage of the item storage means on the variable display device;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Operation determining means for determining which item image is selected from among the item images displayed on the variable display device based on a detection signal of the operating means,
The item storage means has a higher rate when the specific display result determination means determines that the specific display result is not the specific display result than when the specific display result determination means determines that the display result is not the specific display result. Select a storage item corresponding variation pattern that is a variation pattern corresponding to the item image specified by the storage of
Whether or not the variation display control means determines that the item image corresponding to the storage item correspondence variation pattern has been selected by the operation determination means when the storage item correspondence variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means. Thus, after performing variable display in different variable display modes, a display result based on the determination by the specific display result determination means is derived and displayed. A counting means for counting the number of winnings in a predetermined winning opening;
Frequency determination means for determining whether or not the number of times counted by the counting means has reached a predetermined number of times,
The item selection unit selects a predetermined number of item images to be displayed on the variable display device from the plurality of types of item images on the condition that the number determination unit has determined that the predetermined number has been reached. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The variation pattern selection unit is more than when the specific display result determination unit determines that the display result is not the specific display result when the number of the item images specified by the storage of the item storage unit is two or more. A plurality of selection variation pattern selection means for selecting a plurality of selection variation patterns, which are variation patterns capable of selecting a plurality of item images by the operation means at a higher rate when determined as the specific display result. ,
The variation display control means determines whether the operation determination means determines that the item image corresponds to the multiple selection variation pattern when the multiple selection variation pattern is selected by the multiple selection variation pattern selection unit. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein after the variable display is performed in a different variable display mode, a display result based on the determination by the specific display result determination means is derived and displayed.   There is further provided a time adjusting means for adjusting a time from when it is determined that the predetermined item image is selected by the operation determining means until when the variable display control means starts the variable display according to the determination of the operation determining means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that. The variation pattern selecting means has a higher ratio when the specific display result determining means determines that the specific display result is determined to be the specific display result than when the specific display result determining means determines that the specific display result is not the specific display result. A plurality of timing variation pattern selecting means for selecting a plurality of timing variation patterns which are variation patterns in which a plurality of operable timings are set in advance;
The variation display control means determines whether the operation determination means determines that the item image corresponds to the plurality of timing variation patterns when the plurality of timing variation patterns are selected by the plurality of timing variation pattern selection means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display result based on the determination by the specific display result determining means is derived and displayed after the variable display is performed in different variable display modes. . The item selection means includes
Dedicated item selection means for selecting a dedicated item image corresponding to only a specific variation pattern among the plurality of types of variation patterns;
A common item selection means for selecting a common item image corresponding to the specific variation pattern and a special variation pattern different from the specific variation pattern among the plurality of types of variation patterns;
The variation pattern selection means is more likely to have the common item image when the specific display result determination means determines that the display result is not the specific display result than when the specific display result determination means determines that the display result is the specific display result. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special variation pattern corresponding to is selected. An effect device that is different from the variable display device and performs an effect according to the gaming state;
Rendering device control means for controlling the driving state specified from a plurality of types of driving patterns for driving the rendering device;
Production item selection means for selecting a production item image to be displayed on the variable display device from a plurality of types of production item images determined in advance corresponding to the plurality of types of driving patterns;
Effect item storage means for storing the effect item image selected by the effect item selection means in an identifiable manner;
Effect item display control means for displaying the effect item image specified by the storage of the effect item storage means on the variable display device,
The operation determining means further determines which effect item image is selected from the effect item images displayed on the variable display device by the effect item display control means,
The said effect apparatus control means controls the said effect apparatus to the drive state specified from the drive pattern corresponding to the effect item image determined to be selected by the said operation determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 6.

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