JP2006192146A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can prevent a drop in the interests of players by hindering the players from perceiving that the result of the display is the specific display result when performing variable display on a plurality of variable display parts. <P>SOLUTION: When the result of the variable display presenting the jackpot is derived and displayed on the second variable display part, the measurement of the variable display time for the variable display on the first variable display part is halted (S80 and S86 to S88). In addition, when the first ending conditions as given by the stopping and displaying of the non-probability jackpot pattern are established to start the variable display for stopping and displaying the non-variable probability pattern, the variable probability flag is updated to be reset. Moreover, after the establishment of the variable probability ending conditions, when the variable display for establishing the second ending conditions is started, the time shortening flag is updated to be reset. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Specifically, the apparatus includes a plurality of variation display units that perform a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and derive and display a display result, Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on any of the fluctuation display sections, the player is controlled in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and after the completion of the specific gaming state, the display result of the fluctuation display is The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which the probability of a specific display result is controlled to a probability variation state that is higher than a normal gaming state that is different from the specific gaming state.

  What is conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is, for example, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and display results Based on the fact that a specific display result (a combination of jackpot symbols) is derived and displayed on any one of the plurality of variation display units. A normal game that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (big hit gaming state), and the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result after the end of the specific gaming state is different from the specific gaming state In some cases, the probability variation state (high probability state) that is improved over the state is controlled and the probability variation state is continued until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied ( Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

In such a conventional gaming machine, when the display result on one of the variable display units becomes the specific display result in order to prevent the display result from being duplicated on both of the two variable display units. Until the specific game state in the one variation display portion is completed, the start of the variation display in the other variation display portion is delayed.
JP 2001-62080 A (FIG. 11) JP 2001-62081 A (FIG. 11)

  However, the conventional gaming machine as described above has the following problems. When the display result on one variation display unit becomes the specific display result, the start of the variation display on the other variation display unit is delayed until the specific gaming state on the one variation display unit ends. Therefore, when such a variation display start delay occurs, the player realizes that the display result on one of the variation display portions becomes the specific display result. As described above, in the conventional gaming machine, the player realizes that the display result becomes the specific display result, so that the interest of the player is lowered.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to make it difficult for a player to realize that a display result is a specific display result when performing variable display on a plurality of variable display units. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A plurality of types of identification that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 16) A first variation including a plurality of variation display units (for example, a first special symbol display unit 8 and a first decoration variation display unit 8k) for performing variation display of information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols) and deriving and displaying the display result. A display unit, a second variation display unit including a second special symbol display 9 and a second decoration variation display unit 9k), and a variation display unit (first variation display unit) of any of the plurality of variation display units. And the second variation display section), the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed, and the specific game state (for example, big hit game state) advantageous to the player is controlled. After the end of the state, before The probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result is controlled to a probability variation state (probability variation control mode, probability variation state) that is higher than the normal gaming state (normal gaming state) different from the specific gaming state. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Determination means (S56 to S58 in FIG. 13 in the first special symbol process) in addition to determining whether to display the variation display as the specific display result for each of the plurality of variation display units. 2 special symbol process processing)
First end condition (non-probability big hit occurs in FIG. 16, probability variation variation count becomes probability variation termination count in FIG. 14, probability variation variation count becomes probability variation termination count in FIG. 38, probability variation termination determination in FIG. 38 (The extracted value of R9 becomes the probability variation end determination value) is established, and the control is performed to the probability variation state, and the variation time shortening state in which the variation display time of the identification information is shortened from the normal gaming state is controlled. First state control means (S124 to S127 in FIG. 16 in the first special symbol process, S71 to S75 in FIG. 14 and FIG. 38 in the first special symbol process), The same steps in the special symbol process)
After the end of the first state, until the second end condition is satisfied (the probability variation state is terminated based on the fact that the non-probability large hit symbol is derived and displayed as the display result or the number of times of variation at the time of certain variation has reached the certain number of variation variation And the second state (reset the probability variation flag, reset the probability variation flag, the time variation flag), and control to the non-stochastic variation state (reset the probability variation flag). Second state control means (S125 to S127 in FIG. 16 in the first special symbol process, S71 to S80 in FIGS. 14 and 38, and the same steps in the second special symbol process). ,
Probability variation state storage means (game control micro of FIG. 2) for storing probability variation state data (data of the probability variation flag set) indicating the probability variation state when controlled to the probability variation state. RAM 55) of the computer 53,
Fluctuation time shortening state data (reset probability variation flag data and set time shortening flag data) indicating the variation time shortening state (short time state) when controlled to the variation time shortening state A variable time shortening state storing means for storing (RAM 55 of the gaming control microcomputer 53 in FIG. 2);
Normal variation display data storage means for storing a plurality of types of normal variation display data (normal variation pattern data) indicating the variation display time in the normal gaming state as variation display data (variation pattern data) indicating the variation display time. (ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 53 of FIG. 2, data table looked up in the normal game state of FIG. 4A),
Shortened variation display data storage means (game control microcomputer 53 in FIG. 2) stores a plurality of types of shortened variation display data (shortened variation pattern data) indicating the variation display time in the variation time shortened state as the variation display data. ROM 54, a data table looked up in the time-short state of FIG. 4B and a data table looked up in the time-short state of FIG. 4C),
Fluctuation display data selection means (in the first special symbol process) for selecting the fluctuation display time in the plurality of fluctuation display sections from the data stored in the normal fluctuation display data storage means or the shortened fluctuation display data storage means. (Similar steps in the first variation pattern setting process of S302 of FIG. 10 and the second special symbol process process),
Fluctuation display time measuring means for measuring the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation executed based on the fluctuation display data selected by the fluctuation display data selection means (first special symbol of S303 in FIG. 10 in the first special symbol process). 17 in FIG. 17 in the variation process, and the same step in the second special symbol process)
Fluctuation display time determination means for determining whether or not the fluctuation display time measured by the fluctuation display time measurement means has elapsed (for example, in the first special symbol fluctuation process of S303 in FIG. 10 in the first special symbol process process). S82, and the same step in the second special symbol process)),
In the plurality of variation display units, the variation display of the identification information is started, and when the variation display time determination unit determines that the variation display time has elapsed, the display according to the determination by the determination unit Control for deriving and displaying the result (first special symbol process in S23 in FIG. 9, second special symbol process in S25 in FIG. 9, first display control process in S205 in FIG. 20, second display control process in S206 Display control means (display control function of the game control microcomputer 53 in FIG. 2, display control function of the display control microcomputer 800 in FIG. 2),
When the first termination condition is satisfied, the probability variation state data stored in the probability variation state storage means is replaced with non-probability variation state data indicating that the probability variation state is not (the probability variation flag of the reset probability variation flag is reset). Data probability update state data updating means (S75 in FIG. 14 and FIG. 38 in the first special symbol process, S127 in FIG. 16, and the same steps in the second special symbol process).
When the second end condition is satisfied, the variation time shortening state data stored in the variation time shortening state storage means is changed to non-variation time shortening state data (reset). And a variable time shortening data update means (S80 in FIG. 14 and FIG. 38 in the first special symbol process, and the same step in the second special symbol process).
The determination means has a higher probability than the normal state (when the probability variation flag is not set) when the probability variation state data is stored in the probability variation state storage means (when the probability variation flag is set). It is determined that the specific display result is obtained (the number of jackpot determination values is large) (S112 in FIG. 15 in the first special symbol process),
The variable display data selection unit stores the variable time reduction state data storage unit in the short time variation display data storage unit when the variable time reduction state data is stored (when the time reduction flag is set). The stored shortened variation display data (FIG. 4B or 4C) is selected (in S302, the data table corresponding to the set state of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag is looked up and the variation display pattern is selected. decide),
The probability variation state data updating means derives and displays an end specific display result (non-probability variable big hit symbol) that ends the first state and shifts the gaming state to the second state among the specific display results as a display result. When the display control means starts displaying the variation of the identification information (timing 4 in FIGS. 8D and 37D), the probability variation state data is updated to the non-probability variation state data (first S127 of FIG. 16 in the special symbol process, and the same steps in the second special symbol process)
The variation time shortening state data updating means displays the variation display of the identification information for a predetermined time after the transition to the second state (every time the variation display is executed in S78 of FIGS. 14 and 38 in the first special symbol process). In addition, when the display control means starts that the number of fluctuations in the short-time variation is incremented by 1 and as a result determined as YES in S77, and also in the second special symbol process, the display control means starts (FIG. 8D). And the timing 7) of FIG. 37 (d), the variable time shortened state data is updated to the non-variable time shortened state data (S80 of FIG. 14 and FIG. 38 in the first special symbol process, and the second special symbol). Similar steps in process processing),
The variation display time measuring means is
The specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units (for example, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display unit 9k in FIG. 32B), and When the variation display of the identification information is executed in a second variation display unit different from the first variation display unit (for example, the decorative pattern 8a is displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k in FIG. 32B). ) When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit (for example, the first special symbol variation process of the first special symbol process). Measurement interruption means for interrupting measurement of the fluctuation display time in the second fluctuation display section at the time when the second big hit execution flag is set in the same step in the second special symbol process corresponding to S84 in The part which does not decrement the first special symbol process timer by setting the interruption flag to YES in S87 of the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 17, or, for example, a big hit symbol on the first decoration variation display unit 8k Is displayed and the variation display of the decoration symbols 9a to 9c is executed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the first big hit execution flag is displayed in S84 in the first special symbol variation processing of the first special symbol process. Is set to YES in S87 of the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 17, the second special symbol process corresponding to the portion where the interruption flag is set and the first special symbol process timer is not subtracted is set. Similar steps in processing)
A second time point when the specific gaming state ends based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit (for example, S104 and S105 in the first big hit end process of the first special symbol process) Measurement restarting means for restarting the measurement of the variable display time interrupted by the measurement interrupting means when the second big hit execution flag and the interrupting flag are reset in the same step in the second special symbol process corresponding to (For example, in S80 of the first special symbol variation process of the first special symbol process, or in S104 and S105 in the first big hit end process of the first special symbol process, for example, the first big hit running flag and the interruption flag are set. When reset, a first special symbol process that causes the first special symbol process timer to be subtracted. It includes similar steps) and the second special symbol process processing corresponding to S80 of the first special symbol variation processing process.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is interrupted, so that a plurality of variation display units can be displayed. At the same time, it is possible to prevent a specific gaming state from occurring. In addition, since the identification information is displayed on the first variation display unit until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit. Can be made difficult for the player to grasp. Further, when the variable display in which the end specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result is started, the probability variation state data is updated to the non-probability variation state data, and the variation time shortened state data is stored. Thereby, when switching from the 1st state to the 2nd state, the switching timing becomes clear and it can prevent that the period in which a game state is unclear arises. Whether the determination means uses the display result of the variable display as the specific display result according to the gaming state for the variable display newly started after the variable display for deriving and displaying the end specific display result as the display result is started. It is possible to appropriately determine whether or not. Furthermore, based on whether or not the variation time shortening state data is stored, the variation time shortening state data updating means can accurately determine whether or not the variation display is a predetermined variation display.

(2) It further includes game control means (game control microcomputer 53) for controlling the progress of the game,
The display control means includes
Including presentation control means (display control microcomputer 800) that performs control to execute presentation by display on the plurality of variable display units based on a control signal (production control command) output from the game control means;
When the control signal (probability variation pattern command) indicating the end of the probability variation state is transmitted from the game control means (the probability variation pattern command is received in S401 of FIG. 22) If it is determined that the probability variation flag is set in S403), the probability over a predetermined period (a period defined by the number of probability variation similar effects determined in S406 in FIG. 22). Probability change end effect display means (S405 in FIG. 22 and S832 in FIG. 25) for executing the same effected display as that executed in the fluctuating state (for example, a display with the same background as the effect at the time of probability change). , S837 and the like, and the same step in the second display control process.

  According to such a configuration, when the control signal indicating that the probability variation state ends is output from the game control means, the same effect as the effected display executed in the probability variation state is provided for a predetermined period. Since the display is executed, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the state is the probability variation state by the produced display after the end of the probability variation state. Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player's interest to decrease due to the end of the probability variation state.

(3) End lottery numerical information used for drawing whether or not to end the probability variation state (randomness for probability change end determination in FIG. 36 updated in S24 of FIG. 9 cited in the third embodiment) End lottery numerical information updating means for updating the counter R9) (S24 in FIG. 9 cited in the third embodiment);
Each time the determination by the determination unit is performed in the probability variation state, the end lottery numerical information extraction unit (third embodiment) extracts the end lottery numerical information at a stage before the determination by the determination unit is performed. S53) that extracts the value of R9 at the stage before the big hit determination in S56 to S58 of FIG.
The determination means determines whether or not the end lottery numerical information extracted by the end lottery numerical information extraction means is a specific value (probability change end determination value) determined to end the probability variation state. (S72a of the end-of-change determination process in FIG. 38 executed in S52a of the stage before the big hit determination in S56 to S58 in FIG. 13 cited in the third embodiment). And an end determination means (S72a in FIG. 38) for determining whether or not to end the probability variation state.
The determination means determines whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result based on the determination of the end determination means (in the big hit determination process of FIG. 15 cited in the third embodiment). , S111 to S114 set a jackpot determination value based on the determination result of the end-of-probability determination processing in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the extracted numerical value information for end lottery is a specific value determined to end the probability variation state is performed before the determination by the determination unit. As a result, it is determined whether or not to end the probability variation state. Then, based on the determination as to whether or not to end the probability variation state, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variation display is a specific display result. It is possible to accurately determine whether or not the display result to be performed is the specific display result.

(4) Fluctuation display number counting means (S73 in FIG. 14 in the first special symbol process) in the probability variation state, which counts the number of variation displays executed by the plurality of variation display units (variation number at the time of probability variation) Furthermore, the same step in the second special symbol process),
By determining whether or not the number of variable displays counted by the variable display number counting unit has reached the predetermined number of times, the probability variation state is performed before the determination by the determination unit. End determination means for determining whether or not to end (in the first special symbol process processing, the probability change end determination is made based on the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change in the stage before the big hit determination in S56 to S58 in FIG. S72, and further, the same step in the second special symbol process)
The determination means determines whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result based on the determination of the end determination means (in the big hit determination process of FIG. 15 in the first special symbol process process). , S71 to S73, the jackpot determination value is set based on the determination result of the probability variation end determination processing of FIG. 14, that is, whether or not the probability variation state, and also in the second special symbol process processing ).

  According to such a configuration, the determination as to whether or not the number of variable displays counted by the variable display number counting unit has reached a predetermined number is performed before the determination by the determination unit. Thus, it is determined whether or not to end the probability variation state. Then, based on the determination as to whether or not to end the probability variation state, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variation display is a specific display result. It is possible to accurately determine whether or not the display result to be performed is the specific display result.

  (5) When measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is suspended by the measurement interruption means (for example, when YES is obtained in S824 in FIG. 26 in the first special symbol process, that is, an interruption command) , When it is received, the interruption continuous change display means (the first special symbol process) also displays that the variable display in the second variable display unit is continued in the first special symbol process. In the first symbol variation processing of FIG. 26 in the processing, S826 which displays the message 100 during variation as shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 as the variation interruption display on the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and second display control. A similar step in process processing).

  According to such a configuration, when the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is interrupted, it is displayed that the variation display in the second variation display unit is continued. The variation display of the identification information in the second variation display unit can be interrupted without giving the distrust that the variation display has been stopped.

  (6) When the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is suspended by the measurement suspension unit at the first time point, the second variation display unit differs from the specific display result. Non-specific display result (outlier symbol) which is a display result is stopped and displayed (FIG. 32 (C), FIG. 33 (C)). As the change interruption display on the one decoration change display portion 8k, S826 for stopping and displaying the combination of outlier symbols as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, and the same step in the second display control process are further included.

  According to such a configuration, the specific game state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit is started, and the measurement of the variation display time on the second variation display unit is interrupted. When not, the non-specific display result is stopped and displayed on the second variation display section. For this reason, the variation display of the identification information in the second variation display section is interrupted without giving the player the distrust that the variation display as the specific display result has been stopped. Can do. Furthermore, since the variation display of the identification information is stopped and displayed on the second variation display unit, the player can be focused on the first variation display unit.

  (7) When the determination unit determines that the display result of the variable display of the first variable display unit is the specific display result, the display result of the variable display is displayed in the second variable display unit. Is notified that the specific display result will be obtained (displaying the character 91 for notification and the background 90 for notification shown in the second decoration variation display portion 9k in FIGS. 34A, 34C and 34E). Preliminary notifying means for displaying a big hit notice) (S501 to S515 in FIG. 23, S834 to S836 in FIG. 25, S814 to S818 in FIG. 27 in the first display control process, and also in the second display control process) Further includes.

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display of the first variable display unit is the specific display result, the display result of the variable display is specified display in the second variable display unit. Since the notice of the result is notified, the player can be interested in the variable display of both the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit.

  (8) The advance notice by the advance notice means is a continuous notice (continuous notice) executed over a plurality of variable displays (FIG. 34).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display of the first variable display unit is the specific display result, the display result of the variable display is specified display in the second variable display unit. Since the fact that the result is obtained is notified by a continuous notice executed over a plurality of fluctuation displays, the player can further display the fluctuation display on both the first fluctuation display section and the second fluctuation display section. Can be interested.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, A plurality of variable display units for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and deriving and displaying a display result, and any one of the plurality of variable display units Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display unit of the player, and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and after the completion of the specific gaming state, the display result of the variable display is the same as the specific display result. Any gaming machine may be used as long as the gaming machine is controlled to a probability variation state that is higher than a normal gaming state that is different from the specific gaming state.

[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

  In the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “0” to “9”), each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14). The first special symbol display 8 which displays and displays the display result by performing variable display (also referred to as variable display) of all 10 types of numerical symbols), and establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, the hit ball is the second start winning prize) A plurality of types of identification information (for example, all 10 types of numeric symbols from “0” to “9”) that can be identified based on the winning (to the mouth 16) are derived and displayed. A special symbol display 9 is arranged at a predetermined interval. Moreover, the 1st special symbol storage memory display 10 is provided so that the 1st special symbol display 8 may be pinched | interposed from right and left. Similarly, a second reserved memory display 11 is provided so as to sandwich the second special symbol display 9 from the left and right.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are each constituted by a 7-segment LED display. Each of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and includes three display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the first decoration illustrated in FIG. 32 and the like). The identification information is displayed and controlled on the symbols 8a to 8c and the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c). The decorative symbols variably displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right are called a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

  When the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is a first special figure specific display result (for example, an odd symbol) in which a jackpot is generated, the display result of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is also a first in which a jackpot is generated. It is controlled to be a decoration specific display result (for example, a combination of jackpot symbols in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same, that is, a blue eye), and the display result of the second special symbol display 9 is a jackpot In the case of the second special figure specific display result (for example, an odd number symbol), the display result of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is also the second ornament specific display result (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, the right symbol). It is controlled so as to be a combination of big hit symbols that have the same symbol, that is, a flat eye), so that the consistency of both display results is maintained.

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

  The identification information displayed in a variable manner in the first decorative variation display portion 8k is called a first decorative symbol, and the first special symbol display 8 is used to enhance the decorative effect of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 8. A symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed in a predetermined relationship with the symbol variation display.

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

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

  Since the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display portion 8k have the correspondence relationship as described above, the following description may be collectively referred to as a first variation display portion in the following description. . In addition, since the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k have the corresponding relationship as described above, the following description will collectively refer to the second variation display unit 9k as the second variation display unit. There is.

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

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

  Next, the first special symbol used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration symbol used for variation display on the first ornament variation display unit 8k, and the variation display on the second special symbol display 9 The second special symbol used and the type of the second decorative symbol used for the variable display in the second decorative variable display unit 9k will be described.

  The first special symbol display 8 displays a first special symbol composed of 10 types of numbers from 0 to 9. The 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k displays the 1st decoration symbol which consists of 10 types of numbers 0-9. When the odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the first special symbol predetermined as the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first special symbol specific display result is obtained. A big hit occurs (hereinafter referred to as the first big hit). When an odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration specific display result that is a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  The symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k in the present embodiment are the same as the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k. . Further, when the second special symbol display 9 derives and displays an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the second special symbol as the display result, the second special symbol specific display result is obtained, and a big hit occurs ( Hereinafter referred to as the second big hit). When the odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, the second decoration specific display result that is a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  When any one of “3, 5, 7” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, any one of the odd-numbered symbols is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. Is done. When any one of “3, 5, 7” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, any one of the odd symbols of the odd symbol is displayed as the display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Derived and displayed. One of the first variation display unit including the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second variation display unit including the second special symbol display 8 and the second decoration variation display unit 8k. On the other hand, when such a display result is derived and displayed, after the big hit gaming state (the first big hit gaming state or the second big hit gaming state) corresponding to the variable display unit from which such a display result is derived and displayed is finished. In both of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit, the probability variation control mode (in the embodiment described below, the probability variation may be referred to as an abbreviated term, for example, the probability variation control mode). After the control, the variable time reduction control mode (in the embodiment shown below, the variable time reduction may be called abbreviated as “short time”, for example, short time control mode) can be controlled.When controlled to the probability variation control mode, the probability variation state, which will be described later, is controlled. When controlled to the time-shortening control mode, the time-shortening state, which is a variable time shortening state described later, is controlled. In the present embodiment, when the control mode is controlled to the probability variation control mode, the control is performed in the probability variation state and also in the time-short state. This state is referred to as a first state. In the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the time reduction control mode, it is controlled to the time reduction state. This state is referred to as a second state.

  The probability variation state is a control state that is improved as compared to the normal gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is different from the probability variation state. A jackpot symbol in which such a probability variation state occurs is called a probability variation jackpot symbol. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is such that after the jackpot gaming state in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the variation display count of the special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display becomes a predetermined variation display count (for example, 100 times). Continue within reach. In the probability variation state, when the display result of the non-probability variation big hit symbol different from the probability variation big hit symbol is displayed in the first special figure specific display result, the special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display are not performed a predetermined number of times. Even if it exists, the probability variation state ends.

  In addition, the time-short state is a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a first decoration variation display unit 8k, a second special symbol display 9, which will be described later, as compared to a normal state other than the time-short state. It means a control state in which the display results are derived and displayed at an early stage by shortening the variable display time of each of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 described later. When the jackpot gaming state occurs as a result of the probability variation jackpot symbol display, after the jackpot gaming state in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, and after the probability variation state is terminated, the special symbol and decorative symbol variation display Until the predetermined number of variable displays reaches a predetermined number of variable displays (for example, 100 times). In the short-time state, the display time of the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, so that the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winning that occurs exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories becomes invalid. The game state is advantageous for the player in that the display result can be derived and displayed frequently in a short period of time and the winning display result can be derived and displayed at an early stage.

  Further, for each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9, when “1” or “9” is derived and displayed as a display result, only the big hit gaming state occurs, as described above. Neither a certain change state nor a short time state occurs. When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, “0” or even numbered double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8 k. The When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 as a display result, “0” or even numbered double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. In addition, when either “0” or an even number of symbols is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, the first decoration variation display portion 8k has a display result (a combination other than a flat eye). Is derived and displayed. When either “0” or an even number symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 as a display result, the disparity (combination other than the flat eye) is derived as the display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Is displayed.

  Of the first special figure specific display result, the first special figure specific display result (here, “3, 5, 7”) in which the above-mentioned probability variation state occurs is expressed as “first special figure special display result (probability large hit symbol). The first special figure specific display result (here, “1, 9”) in which the probability variation state does not occur is referred to as the “first special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation big hit symbol)”. In addition, among the second special figure specific display results, the second special figure specific display result (here, “3, 5, 7”) in which the above-described certainty change state occurs is referred to as “second special figure specific display result (probable big hit). The second special figure specific display result (here, “1, 9”) in which the probability variation state does not occur is referred to as the “second special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation big hit symbol)”.

  In the present embodiment, the types of symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and on the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, respectively. Although the example which becomes the same is demonstrated, it displays not only by this but with the 1st special symbol display device 8 and the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k, and the 2nd special symbol display device 9 and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k. Different types of symbols may be used.

  As described above, the probability variation big hit symbol is derived and displayed in either the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit, so that the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 In both cases, the state is controlled to a certain variation state and the time-short state is controlled.

  In the case of the present embodiment, when the jackpot gaming state occurs as a result of the probability variation jackpot symbol display, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability variation state and the time-short state are started. When the predetermined number of fluctuating displays is reached, or when the big hit gaming state with the non-probable big hit symbol is generated, the probability changing state is terminated. Then, the time-short state is continued until the variation display for a predetermined variation display count is executed after the probability variation state ends.

  When the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14, the first extracting means extracts numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) updated by the numerical data updating means. The numerical data extracted by the first extracting means is stored in a first reserved storage buffer (for example, a RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31) as a reserved storage means so that the extraction order can be specified. The player is notified of the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer as the reserved storage means, based on the number of lighting of the LED of the first special symbol reserved storage display 10 described above. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as first start winning storage data. The first special symbol hold memory display 10 is composed of four LEDs, and is effective start winning (in this embodiment, the number of numerical data stored in the first hold memory buffer is less than 4). Whenever a ball hits the first start winning opening 14), the number of lighting of the LED is increased, and the number of lighting of the LED is decreased by 1 each time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 is started.

  When the hit ball wins the second start winning opening 16, the second extraction means extracts numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) updated by the numerical data update means. The numerical data extracted by the second extracting means is stored in a second reserved storage buffer (for example, RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31) as the reserved storage means so that the extraction order can be specified. The player is notified of the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer as the reserved storage means, based on the number of lighting of the LED of the second special symbol reserved storage display 11 described above. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as second start winning storage data. The second special symbol hold memory display 11 is composed of four LEDs, and is effective start winning (in this embodiment, the number of numerical data stored in the second hold memory buffer is less than 4). The number of times the LED is turned on is increased every time a ball hits the second start winning opening 16), and the number of times the LED is turned on is reduced by 1 each time the second special symbol display 9 starts to display fluctuation.

  The numerical data (random number) stored in the first reserved storage buffer starts the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 when the variable display start condition of the first special symbol display 8 is satisfied. This is the starting condition. The numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer is a start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol display 9 when the variable display start condition of the second special symbol display 9 is satisfied. . For this reason, the numerical data stored in each holding storage buffer is also called holding storage data.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are still started in the numerical data (eg, big hit determination random number, etc.) extracted by the extracting means (eg, S44). Up to four numerical data items that do not satisfy the conditions (for example, the big hit gaming state and the end of the previous variation display) are stored as a predetermined upper limit number. The upper limit number of numerical data that can be stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer is not limited to the above, and for example, the upper limit number may be 20 (or any integer from 0 to ∞). Good. Further, the upper limit value is changed (for example, changed from 4 to 20) based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the display result is changed to the specific gaming state based on the special display result). It may be configured.

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

  Also, below the first special symbol display 8, a first variable winning device 15 having a first start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 62. Further, the first variable winning device 15 that performs the opening / closing operation having the first start winning port 14 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces. The movable piece of the first variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 73. When the movable piece of the first variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 73, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the first start winning port 14 (easier to start winning), and it is advantageous for the player. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the first variable winning device 15 related to establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol display 8 and the second variable winning device 17 related to establishment of the starting condition of the second special symbol display 9 are provided. Although the example with which each was provided was demonstrated, you may make it provide not only this but the variable prize-winning apparatus in connection with starting condition establishment corresponding to any one special symbol display. Further, in the configuration including only one variable winning device as described above, the variable winning device is configured so as to be related to the establishment of the starting condition of one of the variable display units (for example, only the first special symbol display 8). Alternatively, this variable winning device may be related to the establishment of the starting conditions of the two variable display units (the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9). In that case, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening of the variable winning device, it fluctuates in any fluctuation display section (for example, either the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9). It is good also as a structure which selects whether a display is performed, and it is good also as a predetermined order (for example, for example) predetermined about two fluctuation display parts (for example, the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9). The first special symbol display unit 8 and the second special symbol display unit 9 may be configured to perform variable display alternately.

  On the lower left side of the first decoration variation display portion 8k, there is provided a first normal symbol display 12 composed of a pair of LEDs marked with “◯” and “X”. The first normal symbol display 12 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When a game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted and stored in the first normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol that can be stored in the first normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. If the number of random numbers for normal symbol determination stored in the first normal symbol buffer has not reached the upper limit, that is, the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the first normal symbol buffer is 4 If the number has not been reached, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted. If the display state of the normal symbol on the first normal symbol display 12 can be changed (“◯” and “x” are alternately lit), the normal display on the first normal symbol display 12 is normal. The symbol variation display is started. If the first normal symbol display 12 is not in a state where it is possible to start the variable display in which the display state changes, the random number for determination per normal symbol is stored in the first normal symbol buffer so that the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol can be stored. Increase by one. Further, below the first normal symbol display 12, a first normal symbol hold storage indicator having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol. 18 is provided. The first normal symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs that are turned on each time a game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61. Then, the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by 1 each time the first normal symbol display 12 starts the variable display of the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  In this embodiment, the left and right lamps marked with “◯” and “x” (the symbols become visible when lit) are alternately lit on the first normal symbol display 12 so that the normal symbol is displayed. The fluctuation display is performed, and the fluctuation display normally continues for a standard fluctuation time (for example, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the upper lamp with “◯” is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined based on the value of numerical data (normal random number for symbol determination) extracted when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 and the first gate switch 61 detects the game ball. It is determined by whether or not it matches the judgment value per ordinary symbol. When the display result of the variable display on the first normal symbol display 12 is a win, the first variable winning device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14. It becomes easy to do. That is, the state of the first variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  The first normal symbol display unit 12 and the first normal symbol hold storage display unit 18 have been described above. The second normal symbol display unit 13 and the second normal symbol hold storage display unit are displayed at the lower right of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. A container 19 is provided. As with the first normal symbol display 12, the second normal symbol display 13 can also variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols. When a game ball passes through the second gate 29 and is detected by the second gate switch 66, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted and stored in the second normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. . In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol that can be stored in the second ordinary symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. Based on this stored number, the second normal symbol display 13 performs a variable display. Further, based on this stored number, the LED is turned on in the second normal symbol holding storage display 19. When the display result of the variable display on the second normal symbol display 13 is a win, the second variable winning device 17 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the game ball wins the second start winning port 16. It becomes easy to do. That is, the state of the variable winning device 17 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  In the short time state, in addition to the above-described control for shortening the variation time, in the first variable winning device 15 and the second variable winning device 17, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening is set higher than the normal gaming state. Control is performed. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the first variable winning device 15 and the second variable winning device 17 is increased from the normal gaming state, starting winnings to the first starting winning port 14 and the second starting winning port 16 are likely to occur. Since the number of times of variable display in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 within a predetermined period increases and the probability of winning a winning symbol is higher than the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player. .

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

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

  In the present embodiment, for example, the reach display mode in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is a specific display result (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) blinking. This state is referred to as a reach display mode or reach.

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

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

  Moreover, about each of the 1st fluctuation | variation display part and the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part, it alert | reports that either one fluctuation | variation display part will be a big hit for the fluctuation | variation display result in the other fluctuation | variation display part. There is a case where a jackpot notice is given as a notice effect. In the case of the present embodiment, as the jackpot notice, the one change display unit that performs the notice effect before the change display part of the notice target is displayed on the other change display unit that is the change display part to be notified. A continuous notice is performed in which notice is performed over a plurality of variable displays.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 drives a driving motor by operating a hitting operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the driving motor to hit a game ball into the game area 7 (see FIG. 2). Is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. .

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

  Further, when the hit ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and is detected by the second start opening switch 67, it is in a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol display 9 can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous time End of fluctuation display), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 9 is started. If the variable display on the second special symbol display unit 9 is not ready to start, the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved memory buffer (for example, a random number for jackpot determination) is increased by 1, and the second special symbol reserved The number of lighting of the LED of the memory display 11 is increased.

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

  As described above, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol indicator 8 when the fluctuation is stopped is the probability change big hit symbol, the first big hit game state is controlled, and after the first big hit game state ends, the probability change state is entered. .

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

  As described above, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol display 9 when the fluctuation is stopped is the probability big hit symbol, the second big hit gaming state is controlled, and after the second big hit gaming state is finished, the probability changing state is entered. .

In addition, the specific game state according to the present invention is not limited to the above, and may be a state in which any one of the following controls 1 to 5 or a combination of controls is executed.
1. A variable winning device that can change between a first state that facilitates winning of a hit ball and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or that is difficult to win, is changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 1. Control to A variable winning device that can change between a first state that makes it easy to win a hit ball and a second state that makes it difficult or difficult to win a ball, with the detection of a hit ball in a specific winning or passing area. 2. Control for setting to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 3. Control to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls directly regardless of the winning of the hit ball. 4. Control for adding a valuable number to a storage medium (card, receipt, etc.) having a valuable value Control for assigning points to a ball game machine that can be played based on the presence of a score FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. A game control microcomputer 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for controlling a game signal in accordance with the program, a display control board 80, and the like. The I / O port unit 57 for transmitting. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the game control microcomputer 53 is a one-chip microcomputer. In the game control microcomputer 53, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 53 or the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) Specifically, the game control microcomputer 53 or the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a game control microcomputer or CPU mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

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

  The game control microcomputer 53 outputs a drive signal for driving the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 to the LED drive circuit 71. The LED driving circuit 71 includes a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a first special symbol hold storage display 10, a second special symbol hold storage display 11, and a first normal symbol display 12. The second normal symbol display unit 13, the first normal symbol hold storage display unit 18, and the second normal symbol hold storage display unit 19 are connected.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting the variable display in each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. The game control microcomputer 53 performs display control by outputting a drive signal to each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 according to the program. Thereby, a control board for a special symbol display equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main board 31 and the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. Compared with the case where the display control of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is performed by the control board or the like based on the command signal, the result of the big hit determination can be surely displayed.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for informing the number of numerical data stored in the corresponding reserved memory buffer in each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display 11. Has been. In accordance with the program, the game control microcomputer 53 outputs a drive signal corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer to each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display 11 to perform control. .

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying the display result after starting the variable display in each of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13. The game control microcomputer 53 performs display control by outputting a drive signal to each of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 in accordance with the program. Accordingly, a control board for a normal symbol display equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main board 31 and the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13. Compared with the case where the display control of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 is performed by the control board or the like based on the command signal, the result of the normal symbol hit determination can be surely displayed. it can.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for informing the number of numerical data stored in the corresponding reserved storage buffer in each of the first normal symbol reserved memory display 18 and the second normal symbol reserved memory display 19. Has been. The game control microcomputer 53 outputs a drive signal corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer to each of the first ordinary symbol reserved memory display 18 and the second ordinary symbol reserved memory display 19 according to the program, and performs control. .

  The game control microcomputer 53 pays out a ball in response to a ball lending request signal from a card unit 50 that enables lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like, and is provided on the game board 6. A payout control signal is transmitted to a payout control board 36 that controls a ball payout device 44 that is a device for paying out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at each winning opening. Further, the game control microcomputer 53 operates the hitting operation handle 5 to drive and control the hitting ball launching device 45 to transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 37 that controls the launching of the game ball toward the game area 7. To do.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. The display control microcomputer 800 (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port unit (not shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command (Peripheral circuits not shown) and the like) perform display control of the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k. The effect control commands include a first effect control command for designating display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second effect control command for designating display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. The microcomputer 800 controls the display of the fluctuation display unit (the first decoration fluctuation display part 8k or the second decoration fluctuation display part 9k) according to the received command.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the display control microcomputer 800 provided on the display control board 80 outputs a drive signal for the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70 to control the sound output of the speaker 27, and at the same time, the lamp driver board. The drive signal of the lamp / LED is output to 35, and the light emission control of the lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. That is, the display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 includes display control of the first decoration change display section 8k and the second decoration change display section 9k transmitted from the main board 31, and lamp / LED lighting control. Based on the effect control command as a control signal relating to the control of effects such as the generation of game sounds, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second decoration variation display unit 9k, the speaker 27, the lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, etc. This is an effect control microcomputer for controlling the light emitter.

  Next, a random counter for generating a random number used for control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control. FIG. 3 shows eight types of random counters, random counters R1 to R8, as an example of the random counter.

  R1 is a jackpot for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a jackpot state for each variable display of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 This is a random counter for determination, and is configured to count up from “0”, count up to the upper limit “658”, and count up from “0” again. This R1 is updated by adding a predetermined number every 2 msec. When a valid start winning is detected by the first start opening switch 62 or the second start opening switch 67, a random number of this R1 is extracted accordingly, and the first start winning storage data or the second start winning storage data. Is stored in the RAM 55. And about each of the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9, the extraction value memorize | stored in RAM55 in that way is the stage before starting the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol. It is determined whether or not it matches the determination value. In this determination, if they match, it is decided to generate a big hit by using the display result of the variable display as a combination of the big hit symbols, and the above-mentioned control of the big hit gaming state is performed. It is determined that the display result is out of play, and the gaming state does not change. In a normal probability state other than the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to one numerical value, for example. In the probability variation state, the big hit judgment value is set to a plurality of numerical values (in this case, the big hit judgment value is set so that the numerical order is not an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent the big hit judgment from being biased). As a result, the probability of a big hit is improved as compared with the case of the non-probable change state.

  The numerical range shown in the range column for each random counter in FIG. 3 is the count range of such a random counter, and after counting up from the initial value to the upper limit value as described in R1, again, Counting up from the initial value. Therefore, in order to simplify the description, the description of the count range and the counting method is omitted in the following description of the various counters.

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

  In the present embodiment, when the random number extracted from R2 is an odd number, any one of “3, 5, 7” in the first special symbol display 8 is an odd symbol in the first decoration variation display unit 8k. Each of the above-mentioned double-eyed eyes is derived and displayed as a display result, and is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit is completed. On the other hand, when the random number extracted from R2 is an even number, any one of “1, 9” in the first special symbol display 8 is either “0” or an even symbol in the second decoration variation display portion 9k. The double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed as display results, and a big hit occurs. In this way, in this embodiment, since it is determined whether or not to be controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit by the big hit symbol, R2 determines whether to control to the probability variation state (probability variation start determination). It is also a random counter for generating a random number used for.

  R3 is a detachable symbol determination for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance a stop symbol in the display result that is out of place for each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. It is a random counter for. R3 is updated by adding a predetermined number every 2 msec and the remaining interrupt processing time, updated from 0, updated to 9 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated from 0 again.

  When it is determined that the winning symbol in this embodiment is not controlled by jackpot using R1, according to the extracted value of the random counter R3 from the missing symbol (“0, 2, 4, 6, 8”). It is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is determined as the symbol of the first special symbol display 8 using R3, the first decoration variation display unit 8k When any one of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is determined as the symbol of the second special symbol display 9 so that the symbol that does not become a flat eye is derived and displayed, the second decoration variation display unit At 9k, control is performed so that an out-of-order symbol that does not become a flat eye is derived and displayed.

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

  R4 indicates a variation pattern which is a variation display pattern of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is a numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating a random number used for determining at random. R4 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time, updated from 0, updated to 99 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated from 0 again. A variation pattern used for variation display is selected from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns based on the counter value extracted from the random counter R4 for variation time determination at a predetermined timing such as when the variation of the special symbol starts. It is determined. Each variation pattern has a predetermined variation time (the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed, also referred to as variation display time), and by selecting and determining the variation pattern The variable display time is selected and determined.

  R5 is an update number determination random counter for generating a random number used to determine the number to be added when updating the random numbers of the random counters R1 to R4. This R5 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the interrupt processing surplus time.

  R6 is an update count determining random counter for generating random numbers used to determine the number of times to update the random counters R1 to R4. This R6 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the extra interrupt processing time.

  R7 is out of the big hit determination for each of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display portion 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display portion 9k). When the determination is made, the reach display mode described above is formed during the variable display (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”) or the reach display mode is not formed (hereinafter referred to as “non-reach out”). This is a reach determination random counter for generating a random number used to determine whether or not. This R7 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. Random numbers extracted from R7 at the stage before the symbols to be stopped by the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k are determined. Is equal to a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display where the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed so as not to reach the reach state during the variable display in which the display result is out of place.

  R8 is a random counter for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for each variable display of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 It is. When a valid start passage is detected by the first gate switch 61 or the second gate switch 66, the R8 random number is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value coincides with a predetermined hit determination value at a stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, and if it matches, the normal symbol hit may be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be a deviation and the above-described control is performed.

  FIG. 4 shows the first variation display unit (first special symbol display unit 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second variation display unit (second special symbol display unit 9, second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is a figure for demonstrating the data table which memorize | stored the judgment value used in order to select and determine a fluctuation pattern. In the data table according to the present embodiment, determination values are distributed differently based on the result of the jackpot determination using R1 and the result of the reach determination using R7, and are stored in advance in the ROM 54 described above. .

  FIG. 4A is a data table that is looked up in the normal gaming state that is not controlled in either the probability variation control mode or the time-saving control mode. When the determination result is a big hit determination result using R1 and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach shift determination that does not generate reach, the fluctuation used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as a pattern is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “normal A fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal B fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is that the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of reach, and the reach determination result using R7 is a reach outset determination for generating reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display are displayed. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be used is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “0 to 49”, the “reach A fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 79”, the “reach B fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “80 to 99”, the “reach C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is the big hit determination when the big hit determination result using R1 is the big hit, the relationship between the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern used for variation display is as follows. It is prescribed as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “0 to 19”, the “big hit A fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “20 to 49”, the “big hit B fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “big hit C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined.

  FIG. 4B is a data table that is looked up when the second state is controlled in the time-shortening control mode. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determined by looking up the data table of FIG. 4B is referred to as a shortened variation pattern.

  When the determination result is a big hit determination result using R1 and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach shift determination that does not generate reach, it is used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be selected is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, a “normal C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal D fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is that the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of reach, and the reach determination result using R7 is a reach outset determination for generating reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display are displayed. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be used is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 69”, the “reach D fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “70 to 99”, the “reach E fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit determination when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit, the relationship between the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern used for variation display is as follows. It is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 29”, the “big hit D fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “30 to 99”, the “big hit E fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  FIG. 4C is a data table looked up in the first state controlled in the probability variation control mode described above. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern determined by looking up the data table of FIG. 4C is referred to as a probability variation pattern. Further, when this probability variation pattern is determined, the variation time is shortened in the same manner as the shortened variation pattern described above.

  When the determination result is a big hit determination result using R1 and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach shift determination that does not generate reach, it is used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be selected is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “normal E fluctuation pattern during probability change” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal F fluctuation pattern during probability change” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is that the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of reach, and the reach determination result using R7 is a reach outset determination for generating reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display are displayed. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be used is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 69”, the “probability change reach F fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “70 to 99”, the “probability change reach G fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is the big hit determination when the big hit determination result using R1 is the big hit, the relationship between the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern used for variation display is as follows. It is prescribed as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 29”, the “probable change big hit F fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “30 to 99”, the “probable change big hit G fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  As will be described later, the variation pattern used for the variation display in the present embodiment is a first variation display unit (first special symbol display 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) or second variation display unit (first variation display unit). 2 When the variable display is started on the special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k), S302 in the first special symbol process described later with reference to FIG. 10 and the same in the second special symbol process In step, the data table described in FIG. 4 is looked up and determined.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the display control microcomputer 800 for display control. FIG. 5 shows three types of random counters, random counters RS, RT, and RU-1 to RU-3, as examples of the random counter.

  RS is a random counter for effect content determination for generating a random number used for determining the effect content displayed in the first ornament variation display unit 8k or the second ornament variation display unit 9k, and “0”. It is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “232” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This RS is added and updated by 1 every 33 msec.

  RT is a random counter for determining the number of times of probability-changing similar effects for generating a random number used to determine the number of times of performing the same background effect as when in the probability-changing state when the probability-changing state ends. It is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “8” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This RT is added and updated by 1 every 33 msec.

  RU-1 to RU-3 stop the decorative design for generating random numbers used to randomly determine the stop design in advance for each of the first decorative variation display unit 8k and the second decorative variation display unit 9k. This is a random counter for determining symbols. RU-1 is used to determine the stop symbol of the left symbol. RU-2 is used to determine the stop symbol of the middle symbol. RU-3 is used to determine the stop symbol of the right symbol. For each of RU-1 to RU-3, RU-1 is updated every 33 msec, RU-2 is updated every carry of RU-1, and RU-3 is updated every carry of RU-2. Is updated from 0 to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  Note that the decorative symbols are changed (updated) and displayed in accordance with a predetermined symbol arrangement order. Each of the multiple types of decorative symbols is associated with numerical data for determining decorative symbol stop symbols, and it is determined that a reach state is determined to be out of reach in jackpot determination, and it is determined not to reach a reach state. In this case, symbols corresponding to random numbers extracted from each of RU-1 to RU-3 at a predetermined timing are determined as stop symbols for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, respectively. In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a shift, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the symbol of the jackpot accidentally, it is corrected so as to be a symbol of a loss (for example, the middle symbol is Each symbol is determined by one symbol shift correction). In addition, when it is determined that the big hit determination is a shift and the reach determination determines that the reach state is reached, the random number extracted at the above-described timing is extracted from RU-1. The symbol corresponding to the random number is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right decorative symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the numerical data corresponding to the counter value extracted from RU-2 is the stop symbol of the middle symbol As determined. Also in this case, when the combination of the big hit symbol is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the symbol so that it becomes an off symbol (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol). Further, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit, and it is determined that the probability change state is determined by determining the jackpot symbol, the probability change corresponding to the random number extracted from the RU-1 at a predetermined timing. The jackpot symbol (odd ornament symbol) is determined as the stop symbol for each of the left, middle and right ornament symbols. Further, when it is determined that the big hit is determined to be a big hit, and it is determined that the probability change state is not obtained by determining the big hit symbol, the non-corresponding to the random number extracted from the RU-1 at a predetermined timing. The probable big hit symbol (0 or even symbol) is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left, middle and right decorative symbols.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an effect content selection table used by the display control microcomputer 800 to select effect content. In the effect content selection table according to the present embodiment, determination values are distributed so as to be different based on a determination result command described later, and are stored in advance in a ROM mounted on the display control board 80 described above.

  The effect content selection table is set in accordance with whether or not it is in a certain change state. For example, when the determination result command transmitted from the game control micro coin computer 53 at the low probability of the normal gaming state is the “reach pre-determination command”, the low probability table of FIG. Referring to the left column “reach pre-judgment command”, the display control random number extracted according to the preset distribution probability is “0 to 209”, no notice effect, “210 to 229” Is the notice effect 1, and in the case of “230 to 232”, the notice effect 2 is selected and determined as the contents of the effect. Each table will be specifically described below.

  FIG. 6A is a low probability table that is looked up when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability). The low probability table stores a range of random values for display control for selecting “no notice effect”, “notice effect 1”, and “notice effect 2” for each determination result command. For example, in the case where a determination result command indicating “disappearance prior determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, “no notice effect” is selected when the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 230”. When the extracted value is within the range of “231 to 232”, “notice effect 1” is selected, but “notice effect 2” is not selected. When a determination result command indicating “non-probable big hit pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, if the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 126”, “no notice effect” is selected. If the extracted value is in the range of “127 to 216”, “notice effect 1” is selected, and if the extracted value is in the range of “217 to 232”, “notice effect 2” is selected. When a determination result command indicating “probability change big hit pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, “no notice effect” is selected when the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 126”. When the extracted value is in the range of “127 to 142”, “notice effect 1” is selected, and when the extracted value is in the range of “143 to 232”, “notice effect 2” is selected.

  FIG. 6B is a high-probability table that is looked up when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability). Similarly, in the high-probability table, a range of random values for display control for selecting “no notice effect”, “notice effect 1”, and “notice effect 2” for each determination result command is stored. For example, when a determination result command indicating “reach pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, “no notice effect” is selected when the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 221”. When the extracted value is within the range of “222 to 231”, “notice effect 1” is selected, and when the extracted value is “232”, “notice effect 2” is selected. When the determination result command indicating the “non-probable change big hit pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, “no notice effect” is selected in the entire range of the extracted value “0 to 232”. There is no case where “notice effect 1” or “notice effect 2” is selected. As a result, when the notice effect is performed during the probability change, either the reach or the probability change big hit is obtained. That is, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without causing the player to wake up the player that the announcement effect is performed and the game is not a probable big hit or reach. In addition, during the probability change, there is a possibility that the notice effect is selected at the time of reach other than the probability change big hit, so the “gase notice effect” is possible, and the interest of the player can be further improved.

  As described above, the display control microcomputer 800 uses the determination result command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53, the probability of a big hit state, and the extracted value from the display control random number to display the first decoration variation display section 8k. And the control which displays "notice effect" in the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k is performed. In addition, the display control microcomputer 800 sends a sound control command related to game sound generation and a lamp control command related to a lighting pattern such as a decoration lamp in response to the variation pattern command and the notice effect transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53. Transmission is performed to the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35, respectively. Thereby, when execution of the notice effect is determined, a control command for executing generation of game sound and lighting of the lamp can be transmitted in synchronization with the notice effect, so that the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration are transmitted. It is possible to prevent inconveniences in which the effects and the like displayed on the fluctuation display portion 9k and the game sound / lamp lighting are shifted from each other. Further, the display control board 80 can select the contents of the effect according to the probability of distribution by the notice selection table from three types of “notice effect 1” and “notice effect 2” in addition to “notice effect 2”. Yes. Therefore, it becomes possible to diversify the notice effect, and the game can be continued without getting tired, and the interest can be improved.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a probability variation similar effect number determination table used for determining the number of times that the display control microcomputer 800 performs the same background effect as when the probability change state is ended when the probability change state is ended. FIG. In the probability variation similar effect number determination table in the present embodiment, determination values are distributed so that the probability variation similar effect number can be determined based on the random number extracted from the random counter RT described above, and is mounted on the display control board 80 described above. Stored in advance in the ROM.

  If the random number extracted from RT is within the range of “0 to 2”, “3 times” is determined as the number of times of probable similar effects, and if within the range of “3 to 5”, “5 times” is definitely changed. The number of similar effects is determined, and in the case of “6 to 8”, “10 times” is determined as the probability variation similar effects number. Even after the probability variation state has been completed by the number of times determined using the probability variation similar effect number determination table, the variable display is performed with the same background effect as that in the probability variation state.

  FIG. 8 shows the first variation display unit (first special symbol variation display unit 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) and second variation display unit (second special symbol variation display unit 9, It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of 2 decoration fluctuation display part 9k). In FIG. 8, (a) shows whether the state is controlled to the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state, (b) shows whether the state is controlled to the time-short state or the non-time-short state, and (c ) Shows whether the big hit state or the non-big hit state is controlled, (d) shows whether the 1 fluctuation display part is controlled to the fluctuation state or the stopped state, (e) 2 It is shown whether the fluctuation display part is controlled to the fluctuation state or the stop state. In addition, the numbers with circles shown in the lower column in FIG. 8 indicate the timing in each of (a) to (e), and are simply expressed as timing 1 to timing 7 below.

  Timing 1 indicates the timing when the first variation display unit starts the variation display for generating the big hit gaming state based on the variation display result of the combination of the probability variation big hit symbol. Timing 2 shows the timing when the fluctuation display started at timing 1 ends, the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols is derived and displayed as a fluctuation display result, and a jackpot state occurs. Timing 3 shows the timing when the big hit state started at timing 2 ends. Timing 4 shows the timing when the variation display that becomes the non-probability big hit, which is one of the probability change end conditions for ending the probability change state, is started. Timing 5 shows the timing when the fluctuation display started at timing 4 ends, the combination of uncertain variable big hit symbols is derived and displayed as a fluctuation display result, and a big hit state occurs. Timing 6 shows the timing when the big hit state started at timing 5 ends. Timing 7 indicates the timing when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after timing 5.

  Before the timing 1, since the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the big hit determination which will be described later is performed based on the normal big hit occurrence probability, and the gaming state described in FIG. 4A is the normal gaming state. The variation pattern is determined using a data table looked up in At timing 1, the variation display being executed by the second variation display unit is similarly determined based on the normal jackpot occurrence probability, which will be described later, and the gaming state described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern is determined using a data table that is looked up in the normal gaming state that is not the state. For the variable display that starts from timing 1 to timing 4, the jackpot determination is performed in a high probability state that is higher than the normal jackpot occurrence probability. For the fluctuation display started from timing 1 to timing 4, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the data table looked up when the gaming state described in FIG. 4C is the first state. . In addition, for the fluctuation display started from timing 4 to timing 7, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the data table looked up when the gaming state described in FIG. 4B is the second state. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation flag is set at the timing 1 at which the variation display for generating the jackpot gaming state based on the variation display result of the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbol is started in the first variation display unit, and the time reduction flag Is set (see (a) and (b)). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probability variation state and also to the time-short state. Data of various flags used in the game control microcomputer 53 such as a probability change flag and a time reduction flag are stored in the RAM 55 and updated. Note that the timing at which the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are set when the jackpot gaming state based on the variation display result of the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols is not limited to the timing at which the variation display is started, but the probability variation indicated by timing 3 You may comprise so that it may be set when the jackpot game state based on the variation display result of the jackpot symbol combination ends.

  The probability variation state is the first probability variation termination condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variation display is executed after the timing 2 without displaying the display result of the jackpot symbol combination. Continue until the second probability change end condition of starting the variable display in which the display result of the combination of the non-probable big hit symbols is derived and displayed until the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variable display is executed after the timing 2 To do. In FIG. 8, as shown in the timing 4, the second probability variation end condition is satisfied by starting the variation display that becomes the non-probability large hit, and the probability variation flag is reset when the variation display is started. Shows the case. On the other hand, when the first probability variation end condition is satisfied, the variation display of the predetermined number of times (for example, 100th) when the display result of the combination of jackpot symbols is not derived and displayed in the probability variation state is started. The probability variation flag is reset. As described above, the probability variation flag establishes the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition when the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition is satisfied in the probability variation state. It is reset at the start of variable display. It should be noted that the fluctuation display that establishes the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition may be started immediately after the probability variation flag is reset. Further, the probability variation flag may be reset immediately after the start of the variable display that will establish the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition. The first probability variation termination condition, the second probability variation termination condition, or the first probability variation termination condition and the second probability variation termination condition in the present embodiment are referred to as a first termination condition.

  In addition, the time reduction state continues until a time reduction end condition that a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed after timing 5 at which the variable display for which the probability variation flag is reset is ended, Even if the display result of the combination of non-probable change big hit symbols is derived and displayed before the predetermined number of times of change display, it continues. FIG. 8 shows a case where the fluctuation display started at timing 7 is the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) from timing 5 onward. The time reduction end condition is established by starting the variable display at the timing 7, and when the variable display is started, the time reduction flag is reset. In this way, the time reduction flag is reset at the start of the variable display that will satisfy the time reduction end condition when the time reduction end condition is satisfied in the time reduction state. The short-time end condition in the present embodiment is referred to as a second end condition.

  The relationship between the probability variation state and the short time state is as follows in the present embodiment. When the probability variation big hit is reached, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are controlled. The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set when a variation display that is a probability variation big hit is started (see timing 1). The probability variation flag is a variable display for which the second probability variation end condition is satisfied when the second probability variation end condition (non-probability large hit) is satisfied before the first probability variation end condition (predetermined number of variations display) is satisfied. It is reset at the start (timing 4). The probability variation flag is reset when the first probability variation end condition (predetermined number of times of variation display) is satisfied, at the start of the variation display where the first probability variation end condition is satisfied. The time-short flag has a time-short end condition (predetermined number of fluctuations display) after the end of the fluctuation display in which the first probability change end condition (predetermined number of fluctuation display) or the second probability change end condition (non-probability big hit) is satisfied. If it is established, it is reset at the start of the variable display in which the short time end condition is established. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control mode refers to a state in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set and the probability variation state and the time reduction state are controlled. The fluctuation time shortening control mode is a state in which the probability variation flag is reset and the time reduction flag is set, and control is performed only in the time reduction state.

  In the fluctuation display started after timing 7, since the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are not set, the big hit determination described later is performed based on the normal big hit occurrence probability, and the gaming state described in FIG. The variation pattern is determined using a data table that is looked up when the normal gaming state is not the short-time state.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the game control main process and the timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer. In FIG. 9, (a) shows the game control main process, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This timer interruption process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the game control main process shown in (a), first, an initialization process for initializing the built-in device registers and the like is performed in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 11, and the random counter is updated in S12. A random number update process is performed. The random number update process in S12 is a process for updating the above-described values of R3 to R8, sets “3” as the value of M, and the subroutine program is started. Here, the value of M is a value for specifying one random counter among the random counters R1 to R8 described above, and is a random counter R (value of M). For example, when the value of M is “3”, R3 is specified. Therefore, in the random counter update process executed in S12, the update process is started from R3. In the present embodiment, the process of S12 is repeatedly performed indefinitely during the interrupt waiting process surplus time until the next interrupt process is executed after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process (S23). In the first special symbol process, the processing corresponding to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8, the first special variable winning device 20, etc. in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Selected and executed. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, in S24, the CPU 56 performs a random number update process for updating the value of the random counter. The random number update process in S24 is a process for updating R1 to R8 described above, and "1" is set as the value of M, and a subroutine program for the random counter update process is started. Therefore, in the random counter update process executed in S24, the update process is started from the random counter R1.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (S25). In the second special symbol process control, an appropriate process is selected according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 9, the second special variable winning device 22 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Also, the first normal symbol process is performed (S26). In the first normal symbol process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a first normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the first normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the first normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the second ordinary symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second ordinary symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the second ordinary symbol display 13 in a predetermined order. The value of the second normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. The display control of the first normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the first variable winning device 15 are executed by executing the first normal symbol process, and the second normal symbol process is executed by executing the second normal symbol process. Display control of the display 13 and opening / closing control of the second variable winning device 17 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 stores effect control commands related to the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c variably displayed on the first decorative variation display portion 8k and the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c variably displayed on the second decorative variation display portion 9k. Is set to a predetermined area and a process of sending an effect control command is performed (decorative symbol command control process: S28).

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

  The CPU 56 also receives prizes based on detection signals from the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, and the like. Prize ball processing for setting the number of balls is executed (S30). Specifically, any of the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, etc. is turned on. The payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 36 in accordance with the winning detection based on the above. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (S31). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (S33). The first variable winning device 15, the first special variable winning device 20, the second variable winning device 17, and the second special variable winning device are opened or closed, or the first grand prize port 21 and the second big prize port 23. In order to switch the game ball path, the solenoid circuit 33 drives the solenoids 72 to 76 in accordance with a drive command.

  Next, 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 first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is performed (S33). Also, normal symbol display control processing is performed. In the normal symbol display control process, a process of setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the first normal symbol display device 12 and the second normal symbol display device 13 is performed (S34). Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (S36), and the interrupt enabled state is set (S37).

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9, and the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second special symbol display 8 Fluctuation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c and the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c is executed by two variable display units including the two decorative variable display unit 9k. And control which transfers to a big hit game state is performed when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed by any one of the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9. In this way, in a gaming machine that includes a plurality of variation display units and displays variation display of special symbols in each variation display unit, there is a possibility that a big hit gaming state may occur at the same time. For this reason, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit gaming state does not occur at the same time in the two variation display units. Hereinafter, these controls will be described. In the following description, processing for mainly controlling the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k will be described. However, the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k will be described. The same control is executed for the control process.

  Next, processing contents of the first special symbol process (S23) and the second special symbol process (S25) will be described. The processing contents of the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process are such that the first special symbol process is targeted for the first variation display unit (the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k). The process is different, and the second special symbol process is performed on the second variation display unit (second special symbol display 9 and second decoration variation display unit 9k), but the variation to be processed The processing content for controlling the display unit is the same. Therefore, here, the first special symbol process will be described as a representative example of these special symbol process, and the repeated description of the processing contents of the second special symbol process will not be repeated. In addition, the processing content of the first special symbol process described below is obtained by replacing the processing target called the first variation display unit in the first special symbol process processing with the processing target called the second variation display unit. This is the processing content of the symbol process.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 53. In the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first variation display unit is executed. When the first special symbol process is performed, the game control microcomputer 53 detects a first start port switch for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6. If 62 is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 has occurred (S311), the first start opening switch passing process (S312) is performed, and then the internal state is determined. Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed.

  In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the first reservation storage buffer of the RAM 55 (the number of reservation storage) has reached the upper limit value, and the first reservation storage. If the number of numerical data stored in the buffer does not reach the maximum value, the count value of the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by one. Then, each numerical data such as a big hit determination random number from a big hit determination random counter (for example, a function of the CPU 56 which updates (counts up) the numerical data (a big hit determination random number, etc.)) as a numerical data update means. A process of extracting (random number) values and storing them in a storage area (corresponding to the value of the first reserved storage counter) corresponding to the extraction order of the first reserved storage buffer is executed. Conditions for extracting numerical data when the first start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer (the number of stored storage) has not reached the upper limit value. Is established. The extraction of numerical data (random numbers) means that a random number is read from a counter for generating the numerical data (random number) and the read random number is used as the value of the numerical data (random number).

  First special symbol normal processing (S300): Wait until the first special symbol display 8 can start the variable display. When the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 can be started, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer (first reserved memory number) is confirmed. The number of numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first hold storage counter. If the count value of the first reserved storage counter is not 0, whether or not to make a big hit as a result of the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 (whether or not to make the first special figure specific display result) is determined. decide. In the case of a big hit, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301): The first special symbol after variation display using the extracted value of the random counter R2 for determining the jackpot symbol or the extracted value of the random counter R3 for determining the off symbol described above The stop symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) of the symbol display 8 is determined. Further, when determining the stop symbol, the reach determination is performed using the extracted value of the random counter R7 for reach determination described above. When reaching the reach, when the reach is determined, the preceding symbol of the outlier determined using the extracted value of R3 is used. The jackpot symbol is determined as the reach symbol. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S302.

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

  First variation pattern setting process (S302): The variation pattern of variation display (variation display data) of the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 is set to the value of the random counter R4 for variation pattern extraction extracted at the time of start winning. In response to this, it is selected and determined from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns (variation display data). The variation pattern is selected and determined using the data table described with reference to FIG. That is, in the first state in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, the data table in FIG. 4C is looked up, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. In the second state in which the time reduction flag is set, the data table of FIG. 4B is looked up, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. In the normal gaming state in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the data table in FIG. 4A is looked up, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. The variation pattern includes information that can specify the type of variation pattern and the time (variation time) for performing variation display. Further, based on the selected and determined variation pattern, the first special symbol display 8 sets the variation time (the time from the variation start time to the display result derivation display time) in the first special symbol process timer, 1 Start the special symbol process timer. And the drive signal for starting the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S34 of FIG. Also, a first variation pattern command, which is a command for commanding a variation pattern including information on the length of variation time of variation display of the first decorative symbol, is set. The first variation pattern command set here is output to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28 of FIG. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S303.

  First special symbol variation process (S303): When the variation time in the variation pattern selected and determined in the first variation pattern setting processing elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in S302 times out), the first special symbol variation process The process flag is updated to shift to S304.

  First special symbol stop process (S304): Control is performed so that the symbols that are variably displayed on each of the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k are stopped. Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the first special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S34 of FIG. Then, a first symbol stop command for stopping the first decorative symbol is set. The first symbol stop command set here is output to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28 of FIG. If the first big hit flag is set, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S305. Otherwise, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S300.

  First big prize opening pre-processing (S305): Control for opening the first big prize opening 21 is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the first special prize winning opening 21 is opened by driving the solenoid 72 to open the first special variable winning device 20. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S306.

  First big winning opening opening process (S306): control for sending a round display effect control command to the display control board 80 during the first big winning game state and confirmation of the closing condition of the first big winning opening 21 being confirmed. Processing is performed. When the closing condition of the last first grand prize opening 21 is established, the presence or absence of passage of the first V prize switch 64 provided in the first big prize opening 21 is monitored to confirm that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is established. Perform the process. If the condition for continuation of the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S307.

  First jackpot end process (S307): Control is performed to cause the display control board 80 to perform display control for notifying the player that the first jackpot gaming state has ended. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S300.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first start port switch passing process described in the first special symbol process of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 14 (S41). If there is no start prize, the process is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. If there is a start prize, whether or not the first start memory number indicating the count value of the first hold storage counter is “4”. A determination is made (S42). If the starting winning memory number is “4”, the process is terminated. If the first starting memory number is not “4”, a process of adding “1” to the first starting memory number is performed (S43). That is, a process of adding 1 to the count value of the first hold storage counter is performed.

  Next, a process of extracting random numbers from R1, R2, and R7 described above is performed (S44). Then, a first random number determination process for making various determinations using the extracted random number is performed (S45). Here, based on the random numbers extracted as described later, a prior determination command as described later is set. Next, a process of storing the random numbers extracted in S44 in the corresponding first reserved storage buffers is performed (S46).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first random number determination process described in the first start port switch passing process of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the random number extracted from R1 is “7”, which is a big hit (S61). When the random number is “7”, it is determined whether or not the random number extracted from R2 is “odd number” that is a big hit of probability variation (S62). If it is “odd”, the first probability variation jackpot advance judgment command is set for transmission (S63). If it is not “odd”, the first non-probability variation jackpot advance judgment command is set for transmission (S64). 1 The random number determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S61 that the game is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the current gaming state is changing in probability is set (S65). If the probability is changing, it is determined whether or not the random number extracted from R1 is “7, 17, 41, 57, 107” (S66). The process proceeds to S62 and the above-described processing is performed. If not, it is determined whether or not the random number extracted from R7 is any one of “5, 14, 31” that can reach the reach state (S67). If it is “5, 14, 31”, the first reach prior determination command is set to be transmitted (S68). If it is not “5, 14, 31”, the first deviation is detected. The advance determination command is set to be transmitted (S69), and the first random number determination process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the first probable big hit pre-determination command, the first non-probable big hit pre-determination command, the first reach pre-determination command, and the first off-set pre-determination command set in the first random number determination process are collectively This is called a pre-judgment result command. In the second random number determination process similarly executed in the second special symbol process of S25 in FIG. 9, the second probability variable big hit prior determination command, the second random number big hit prior determination command, and the second random number determination process are performed according to the random numbers extracted from R1, R2, and R7. 2 non-probable large hit prior determination command, second reach prior determination command, and second off-line prior determination command are set. The second pre-determination result command is a combination of the second probability variation jackpot pre-determination command, the second non-probability variation big hit pre-determination command, the second reach pre-determination command, and the second outlier pre-determination command set in the second random number determination process That's it. The first pre-determination result command and the second pre-determination result command are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer 800 at the time of starting winning in the decorative symbol command control process in S28 of FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (S300) in the first special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following processing in the first special symbol normal processing. First, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S51). The second big hit execution flag is displayed when the big special symbol (second special figure specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) starts. It is set in the second special symbol variation process (not shown) in the symbol process (S25), and is reset in the second big hit end process (not shown) when the second big hit game state (specific game state) ends. The Next, the value of the first reserved memory counter is checked to determine whether or not the first reserved memory number is “0” (S52). The first special symbol normal process is executed when the special symbol is not displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the game is not a big hit game.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, an end-of-probability end determination process described later with reference to FIG. 14 is executed (S52a), and the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 corresponds to the first Each random number stored in the reserved memory buffer is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S53), and the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory counter is decremented by 1). And the contents of each storage area are shifted (S54). That is, each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the corresponding storage area. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the numbers of reserved memories are extracted always matches the order of the numbers of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3, and 4. . That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the big hit determination random number is read from the random number storage buffer (S55), and a hit determination process described later with reference to FIG. 15 is executed (S56). As a result of the big hit determination process, when it is determined to be the first big hit (YES in S57), the CPU 56 sets the first big hit flag (S58). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301) (S59).

  By the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state occurs, the first special symbol display 8 is controlled not to start the special symbol variation display. That is, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the second big hit running flag is set, and the second big hit big running flag is set until the big hit gaming state ends. Since it is not reset, YES is selected in S51 in the first special symbol normal process (S300) until the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9, and S52 to S59. Is not executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the end-of-probability determination process in the first special symbol normal process and the second special symbol normal process. In the probability change end determination process, first, it is set when it is determined that a big hit is generated by the probability change big hit symbol, and it is determined whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is being set is set (S71). When the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to S76.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is set, it is determined whether or not the number of times of variation during probability variation has reached a preset probability variation end count (100 times) (S72). The number of fluctuations at the time of the probability change is incremented by one each time the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in the probability variation state, and is stored in the storage area of the RAM 55. . If not reached, 1 is added to the number of times of fluctuation at the time of probability variation (S73), the termination processing at the time of probability variation is terminated, and the routine returns. The number of times of change at the time of probability change is used in common in the end determination process at the time of probability change in each of the first special symbol normal process and the second special symbol normal process. When it has reached, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change is initialized (S74), the probability change flag is reset (S75), the end process at the time of probability change is terminated, and the process returns. As described above, in the probability variation state according to the present embodiment, every time the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, the variation number at the probability variation is incremented by 1 at S73, and the variation frequency at the probability variation at S72. Is determined to have reached the probability variation end count, the process is terminated by resetting the probability variation flag in S75.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a time reduction flag, which is a flag indicating that the time reduction is in effect, is set when it is determined that a big hit is generated by the probability variation big hit design (S76). When the time reduction flag is not set, the probability change end determination process ends and the process returns.

  On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, it is determined whether or not the number of time reduction fluctuations has reached a preset time reduction end count (100 times) (S77). The number of fluctuations in the short time is one that is added every time the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts to be displayed in the short time state, and is stored in the storage area of the RAM 55. . If not reached, 1 is added to the number of fluctuations in the short time (S78), and the probability variation end determination process is terminated. If it has reached, the number of hourly fluctuations is initialized (S79), and the hourly flag is reset (S80). As described above, in the present embodiment, the time reduction state is obtained when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in step S78 after the probability variation flag is reset in step S75. One is added, and if it is determined that the number of time reduction fluctuations has reached the number of time reduction ends in S77, the time reduction flag is reset in S80, and the process ends.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process in the first special symbol normal process and the second special symbol normal process. In the big hit determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a probability variation flag is set (S111). When the probability change flag is set, “7, 17, 41, 57, 107”, which is predetermined as the probability change big hit determination value, is set as the big hit determination value A used for the big hit determination (S112). When the probability variation flag is not set, “7”, which is predetermined as a non-probability variation big hit determination value, is set to the big hit determination value A used for the big hit determination (S113). Then, the jackpot determination random number read in S55 of the first special symbol normal process or the corresponding process in the second special symbol normal process is compared with the jackpot determination value A to determine whether or not to determine the jackpot (S114). Then, the big hit determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop symbol setting process in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S121). When the first big hit flag is not set, a random number is extracted from R3, and the off symbol is determined based on the extracted value (S128). That is, based on the random number extracted from R3, a symbol to be derived and displayed as a display result from “0” or an even symbol is determined. Then, the process proceeds to S129.

  On the other hand, when the first jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number extracted from R2 at the time of starting winning (step 122). That is, based on the random number extracted from R2, the symbol to be derived and displayed as a display result from the odd symbol is determined. In the present embodiment, as described above, when the random number extracted from R2 is an odd number, one of “3, 5, 7” among the odd numbers is determined as the stop symbol, and R2 If the random number extracted from is an even number, any one of “1, 9” among the odd symbols is determined as the stop symbol.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined in S122 is any one of “3, 5, 7” which is a probability variation jackpot symbol (S123). When it is determined that the probability variation big hit symbol is determined, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set (S124, S125), and the process proceeds to S129. When it is determined that the symbol is not the probability variation big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S126). Then, when the probability variation flag is not set, the routine proceeds to S129, and when the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (S127), and the routine proceeds to S129. In S129, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (S301).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set when a major hit by the probability variation big hit symbol occurs. In addition, when a big hit due to a non-probable change big hit symbol other than the probability change big hit symbol occurs in the probability change state, the probability change flag is reset and the probability change state ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (S80). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (S81), and if the first special symbol process timer times out (S82), whether or not the first jackpot flag is set. (S83). If the first big hit flag is set (S83), the first big hit execution flag is set (S84), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S85). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in S82, the value of the first special symbol process flag is not updated. That is, when the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol normal process is performed again. Further, when the first big hit execution flag is set in S84, the second special symbol process (S27) is executed to interrupt the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 9.

  If the second big hit flag is set in S80, it is confirmed whether or not the interruption flag is set (S86). If the interruption flag is not set (S86), it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S87). If the second big hit execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S81 described above. . On the other hand, if the second big hit execution flag is set, the interruption flag is set (S88). And the process for interrupting the variable display of a 1st special symbol is performed (S88a). Specifically, a drive signal for interrupting the variable display of the first special symbol that is performing the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is set, and the drive signal is output in S28 of FIG. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first interruption command is set in the pointer (S89), and the process returns. The first interruption command is a command for instructing to interrupt the variable display of the first decorative symbol that is performing the variable display in the first decorative variable display portion 8k. The first interruption command set in S89 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). That is, if it is determined in S87 that the second big hit execution flag is set, the special symbol process timer is not subtracted because the processing in S81 is not executed, the first interruption flag is set, and the first interruption command is displayed and controlled. Transmit to the substrate 80. When the display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first interruption command, the display control microcomputer 800 executes control to interrupt the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c in the first decorative variable display unit 8k.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the special symbol fluctuation display is executed on the first special symbol display 8 (when the first special symbol process timer has not timed out), the second big hit is executed. When the middle flag is set, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time is interrupted, and a command instructing to interrupt the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is transmitted to the display control board 80. From the occurrence of the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) based on the fact that the big hit symbol (second special figure specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9, until the big hit gaming state ends. Processing is performed to interrupt the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display 8 and the variation display of the first ornament symbols 8a to 8c on the first ornament variation display portion 8k.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process. First, a process for stopping the variable display of the first special symbol is performed (S90). Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the variation display of the first special symbol that is performing the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 is set, and the drive signal is output in S28 of FIG. Thereby, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the stop symbol determined as described above. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first symbol stop command is set in the pointer (S91). The first symbol stop command is a command for instructing to stop the variation display of the first ornament symbol on the first ornament variation display portion 8k. The first symbol stop command set in S91 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first symbol stop command, the display control microcomputer 800 executes control for deriving and displaying the display result by stopping the variation display of the first ornament symbols 8a to 8c in the first ornament variation display unit 8k.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S92). If the first big hit flag is set in S92, that is, if it is determined that the big big hit flag is set in S57 in the first special symbol normal processing (S300) and the first big hit flag is set, the first big hit start command is accepted. The address of the command transmission table is set in the pointer (S93), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening pre-processing (S305) (S94). The first jackpot start command set in S93 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first jackpot start command, the display control microcomputer 800 performs display control for starting the jackpot gaming state on the first decoration variation display unit 8k.

  If the first big hit flag is not set in S92, that is, if it is determined that the first big hit flag is not set in S57 in the first special symbol normal process (S300) and the first big hit flag is not set, the first special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S95).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S101). The probability variation flag is set when it is determined in the first special symbol stop symbol setting processing (S301) in the first special symbol process processing that the stopped symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol, and when the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation state is set. As described in S112, the big hit determination value is set as the big hit determination value A in the big hit determination process.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the probability variation state, as described above, the probability that the display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 becomes the first special symbol specific display result, the first normal symbol display 12, the probability that the display result of the normal symbol in 12 is a win, the probability that the display result of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 9 becomes the second special symbol specific display result, and the normal symbol in the second normal symbol display 13 The probability that the display result is a hit is increased. Then, when the display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9 becomes a non-probable variation big hit symbol, or during the certain variation state, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined number of times. Sometimes the probabilistic state ends.

  First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S101). If the probability variation flag is set in S101, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the probability variation jackpot end command is set in the pointer (S102). If the probability variation flag is not set in S101, the response corresponding to the non-probability variation jackpot termination command is set. The address of the command transmission table is set in the pointer (S103). The probability variation jackpot end command and the non-probability variation jackpot end command set in S102 and S103 are transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the probability variation jackpot end command, the display control microcomputer 800 controls the first ornament variation display unit 8k and the second ornament variation display unit 9k to end the probability variation jackpot and receives the non-probability variation jackpot termination command. Then, display control for ending the uncertain variation big hit is performed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k.

  Next, after the first big hit execution flag is reset (S104), the interruption flag set in the second special symbol change process in the second special symbol process (S27) is reset (S105), and the first big hit The flag is reset (S106). Then, in the second special symbol variation process in which the same process as the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 17 is performed, the second special symbol variation display suspended as described above due to the occurrence of the first big hit is resumed. Is performed (S106a). Specifically, a drive signal for restarting the variable display of the second special symbol that is performing the variable display on the second special symbol display 9 is set, and the drive signal is output in S28 of FIG. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer (S107). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S108). A process of starting the variation of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 9 by executing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process (S25) by resetting the first big hit execution flag in S104. Then, the second special symbol variation process is executed, and a special symbol process timer subtraction process for measuring the variation time of the special symbol becomes executable. The restart command set in S107 is a command for instructing to resume the variation display of the second decorative symbol suspended in the second decorative variation display portion 9k, and is displayed in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). It is transmitted to the control board 80. When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the restart command, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control to restart the variable display of the second decorative symbol in the second decorative variable display unit 9k.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a display control main process and a timer interrupt process executed by the display control microcomputer 800. In FIG. 20, (a) shows the display control main process, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process.

  In the display control main process shown in (a), first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 33 ms timer for determining the start interval of the display control process, and the like. (S201). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (S202). When a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt processing shown in (b) (S209), and interrupt permission is performed (S210). In the display control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the flag is cleared (S203), and the following effect control process is executed.

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

  In the effect control process, first, a command analysis process for analyzing the received effect control command is performed (S204). Next, a first display for performing display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k based on a first effect command relating to display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k such as a first variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 side. Control process processing is performed (S205). In the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed among the processes corresponding to the control state.

  Further, the second display for performing the display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k based on the second effect command related to the display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k such as the second variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 side. A control process is performed (S206). In the second display control process, as in the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state and executed. Then, based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 side, a random counter RS used for determining the effect contents of the variation display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol, and the random used for determining the number of probability variation similar effects. Random number update processing for updating the counter RT and the random counters RU-1 to RU3 used to determine the combination of decorative symbols derived and displayed as the variation display result is executed (S207). Then, in order to output the sound corresponding to the effect content selected based on the effect control command such as the received variation pattern command and to emit the lamp, the drive signal is output to the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35. A sound lamp control process for outputting a drive signal is performed (S208). As a result, it is possible to produce an effect in which the display on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k is synchronized with the sound output and the light emission of the lamp. Thereafter, the process returns to S202.

  Next, command analysis processing in S204 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer (S321). If there is no reception command, the process returns. On the other hand, when there is a reception command, the reception command is read (S322). The command data read here is erased in the command reception buffer. Whether or not the read received command is a stop symbol command (either the first stop symbol command or the second stop symbol command) that designates a stop symbol of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol or second decorative symbol). Is determined (S323). If it is a stop symbol command, the combination of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the stop symbol command is determined based on the value of the random symbol RU-1 to RU-3 for determining the decorative symbol of the decorative symbol (S324).

  Specifically, in S324, a combination of stop symbols of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is determined as follows. First, the values of RU-1 to RU-3 are extracted. When a probability variation jackpot symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, the RU-1 value and the probability variation jackpot symbol (odd decoration symbol) are used to determine the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol determination data table. The corresponding probability variation jackpot symbol is selected from the extracted value of −1, and the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbol is determined as the combination of the stop symbol of the decoration symbol. Further, when a non-probable big hit symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, a data table for determining non-probable big hit symbols in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the non-probable big hit symbol (even number of decorative symbols) is predetermined is used. Then, the corresponding non-probability variable big hit symbol is selected from the extracted value of RU-1, and the combination of the non-probable variable big hit symbol is determined as the combination of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  In addition, when a reach failure symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the reach symbol is determined from the extracted value of RU-1, using a predetermined reach symbol determination data table. A reach symbol is selected, and the combination of the reach symbols is determined as a combination of stop symbols (reach symbols) of the left and right decoration symbols. Then, using the center ornament design determination data table in which the relationship between the predetermined RU-2 and the center ornament symbol is predetermined, the corresponding center ornament symbol is selected from the extracted value of RU-2. However, when the center ornament symbol corresponding to the extracted value of RU-2 matches the reach symbol, correction for changing the center ornament symbol so as not to match the reach symbol is performed. When a non-reach off symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, a left ornament symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the left ornament symbol is predetermined, the value of RU-2, and the center ornament symbol RU-1 to RU-1 to RU-1 are used by using a middle decoration symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the RU-3 and the right ornament symbol is determined in advance. A corresponding decorative design is selected from each of the extracted values of 3, and the combination of the decorative design is determined as a combination of the stop design of the decorative design. However, when the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the extracted values of RU-1 to RU-3 matches, correction for changing the middle decorative symbol so as not to match is performed.

  Then, the symbol number of the stop symbol of each decorative symbol determined in S324 is stored in each symbol stop storage area (S325), and a valid flag (stop symbol command flag) corresponding to the received command is set (S326). , The process returns to S321. Here, the valid flag is a flag indicating what command is effectively received. Data of various flags used in the display control microcomputer 800 such as an effective flag is stored in the RAM of the display control microcomputer 800 and updated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is not each symbol designation command in S323 described above, it is determined whether the received command is a variation pattern command (first variation pattern or second variation pattern) (S327). If the received command is a fluctuation pattern command, a valid flag (fluctuation pattern command flag) corresponding to the received command is set (S328), and a probability change end determination process for determining whether or not the probability change state has ended (S329). After that, the process returns to S321. Details of the probability variation end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S327 described above, if the received command is not a variation pattern command, it is determined whether the received command is the above-described prior determination result command (first preliminary determination result command or second preliminary determination result command) ( S330). When the received command is a prior determination result command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first prior determination result command among the prior determination result commands (S331). When it is determined that the command is not the first pre-judgment result command, that is, when the command is the second pre-judgment result command, the first notice effect determination process for performing the process related to the notice effect performed by the first decoration variation display unit 8k is executed. Then (S332), the process returns to S321. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is the first prior determination result command, a second notice effect determination process for executing a process related to the notice effect performed by the second decoration variation display unit 9k is executed (S333), and the process returns to S321.

  If it is determined in S329 that the received command is not a pre-determination result command (if it is another command other than the command described above), it is determined what command the other received command is (S334) and received. The valid flag corresponding to the command is set, and the process returns to S321. That is, S333 collectively describes processing corresponding to reception of various commands other than the stop symbol command, the variation pattern command, and the determination result command described above.

  Next, the probability variation end determination process in S329 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the probability variation end determination process.

  It is determined whether the received variation pattern command (first variation pattern command, second variation pattern command) is a probability variation pattern command used in the first state as shown in FIG. 4C (S401). ). If it is determined that the command is a probability variation pattern command, a probability variation flag that is a flag indicating that the control is in the first state is set (S402), and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is not the probability variation pattern command, that is, when the variation pattern command determined by looking up (a) or (b) in FIG. Is determined (S403).

  If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (S404), and the probability variation effect flag is set (S405). Here, the probability variation similar effect refers to an effect similar to the effect in the display executed by the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k in the probability variation state. The probability variation similar effect flag is a flag indicating that the probability variation similar effect is in a state (hereinafter also referred to as a probability variation similar effect mode state). When a variation pattern command other than the probability variation pattern command is received in a state where the probability variation flag is set as described above, it can be said that the control signal indicates the end of the probability variation state executed so far. Thus, when it is determined that the probability variation state has ended, the probability variation similar effect flag is set in order to perform the probability variation similar effect. Then, the value of the random counter RT for determining the probability variation similar effect count is extracted, the probability variation similar effect count is randomly determined based on the extracted value (S406), and the process returns. In this probability variation end determination process, when the variation pattern command for the first variation display after the probability variation state is completed, YES is determined in S403, and the probability variation similar effect flag is set in S405. Thus, the probability variation similar effect mode state is entered, and the number of times the probability variation similar effect is performed (the number of fluctuation display times) is randomly determined in S406.

  Next, the first notice effect determination process in S332 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the first notice effect determination process. In the first notice effect determination process, the first notice effect determination process is performed according to the probability set by the low probability table or the high probability table of FIG. The content of the first notice effect, which is the contents of the effect of the continuous notice performed at the decoration variation display unit 8k, is determined.

  First, it is determined whether or not the probability change is in progress (S501). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the probability variation flag set in S402 in the probability variation end determination process of FIG. 22 when the probability variation state is set. If not, the low-probability table RS1 shown in FIG. 6A is looked up when determining the content of the notice effect (S502). Then, it is determined whether or not the received second preliminary determination result command is a second deviation preliminary determination command (S503). When it is determined that the command is the second deviation advance determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS1-1 and the number of consecutive notices is stored (S504). When it is determined in S503 that the command is not the second pre-determination command, and after S504, it is determined whether or not the received second pre-determination result command is the second reach pre-determination command (S505). When it is determined that the command is the second reach pre-determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS1-2 and the number of consecutive notices is stored (S506).

  When it is determined in S505 that the command is not the second reach pre-determination command, and after S506, it is determined whether or not the received second pre-determination result command is the second non-probable change big hit pre-determination command (S507). . When it is determined that the command is the second non-probable big hit prior determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS1-3 and the number of consecutive notices is stored (S508). When it is determined in S507 that the command is not the second non-probable variation jackpot advance determination command, and after S508, it is determined whether or not the second received determination result command is the second probability variation jackpot advance determination command (S509). . When it is determined that the command is the second probable big hit prior determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS1-4 and the number of continuous notices is memorized (S510), and return is performed. To do.

  In S501 described above, when the probability change is in progress, the high-probability table RS2 shown in FIG. 6B is looked up when the content of the notice effect is determined (S511). Then, it is determined whether or not the received second prior determination result command is a second reach prior determination command (S512). When it is determined that the command is the second reach pre-determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS2-2 and the number of consecutive notices is stored (S513). Next, when it is determined in S512 that the command is not the second reach pre-determination command, and after S513, it is determined whether or not the received second pre-determination result command is a second probability variation big hit pre-determination command ( S514). If it is determined that the command is the second probable big hit prior determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS2-4 and the number of consecutive notices is stored in S515, and the process returns. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is the second probability big hit prior determination command, the process returns as it is. In S504, S506, S508, S510, S513, and S515 described above, when it is determined to perform the notice effect based on the low probability table RS1 or the high probability table RS2, the notice effect is not performed. There is a time when is decided. For this reason, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be performed, the notice effect flag and the number of continuous notices are stored as described above, and the notice effect is executed, but when it is determined that the notice effect is not to be performed, The notice effect flag and the number of continuous notices as described above are not stored, and the notice effect is not executed.

  Further, in the second notice effect determination process (S333), the notice effect performed by the second decoration variation display unit 9k based on the second prior determination command is performed by performing the same process as the first notice effect determination process. Processing related to production is performed. Here, the content of the second notice effect determination process is different from the prior determination command used to determine the notice effect and the decoration change display unit for executing the notice effect. Therefore, the duplicated description will not be repeated.

  Next, the first display control process process in S205 of FIG. 20 and the second display control process process in S206 of FIG. 20 will be described. The processing contents of the first display control process and the second display control process are as follows: the first display control process performs the process for the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second display control process performs the second decoration variation. Although different in that the processing is performed on the display unit 9k, the processing contents for controlling the variable display unit to be processed are the same. Therefore, here, the first display control process process will be described as a representative example of these display control process processes, and the description of the process details of the second display control process process will not be repeated. Note that the processing content of the first display control process described below includes the second decoration variation display unit 9k and the processing target of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the related device in the first display control process. By replacing with a processing target of a related device, the processing content of the second display control process is obtained.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the first display control process. In the first display control process, any one of S800 to S805 is performed according to the value of the first display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a first variation pattern command (variation display command) has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (first fluctuation pattern reception flag) indicating that the first fluctuation pattern command has been received is set.

  First symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variations in the decorative symbols 8a to 8c are started.

  First symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time.

  First symbol stop waiting process (S803): If an effect control command (first symbol stop command) for instructing stoppage of the decorative symbols 8a to 8c is received after the variation time timer times out, the decorative symbols 8a to 8c change. Is stopped and the stop symbol (determined symbol) is displayed.

  First big hit display processing (S804): After the end of the variation time, the control of probability variation big hit display or normal big hit display is performed.

  First big hit game processing (S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, the first special prize winning opening display indicating that the first special variable prize winning device 20 is driven by the solenoid 72 to open the first grand prize winning opening 21 or the first grand prize winning opening 21 is being opened. When an effect control command for displaying the first big winning opening shown is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation start process (S801) of FIG.

  First, a variable display pattern corresponding to the received command is set (S830). Specifically, in S830, the data used for the variable display is set, so that the variable display pattern is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the aforementioned probability variation similar effect flag is set (S831). If it is determined that the probability variation similar effect flag is set, data for displaying the same background as the background displayed in the probability variation state is set in the data used for variable display (S832). When it is determined in S831 that the probability variation similar effect flag is not set, and after S832, it is determined whether or not the first notice effect flag is set (S833). This first notice effect flag is set in the first notice effect determination process of FIG. When it is determined that the first notice effect flag is set, the first notice effect start time timer is started (S834), and data for effect such as display of the character and the background according to the first notice effect flag. Is set to data used for variable display (S835).

  When it is determined in S833 that the first notice effect flag is not set, and after S835, a first variation time timer for measuring the variation display time of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is started (S836). ). Next, with the set variation display pattern and variation display time, variation display of the first decorative symbol for deriving and displaying the display result in the first ornament variation display unit 8k is started (S837). Then, the first display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol variation processing (S802) (S838), and the process returns.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation processing (S802) in the first display control process. In the first symbol variation processing, the display control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing. First, an additional effect process for performing an additional effect in accordance with the normal variation display is performed (S819). Here, the additional effect refers to an effect that is additionally performed, for example, like the above-described probability variation similar effect. The contents of the additional effect process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (S820). If the first fluctuation interruption flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the first interruption command is received (S824). Here, the interruption command is a flag indicating that the variation display of the variation decoration symbol is suspended in accordance with the interruption of the variation display of the special symbol described above. If the first interruption command is received in S824, the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (S825), and the fluctuation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is apparently interrupted in the first decoration fluctuation display portion 8k. In addition to the display, a variable interruption display for displaying a variable message 100 indicating that the control of the variable display is actually continued is performed (S826). In this variation interruption display, the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is apparently interrupted by temporarily suspending the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c by the combination of the symbols. The first decorative design that is temporarily stopped in this way may be a predetermined symbol combination or may be a randomly determined symbol combination. Such a variation interruption display is also a display that means that the subtraction of the decorative symbol process timer for measuring the variation time in the variation display section on which the variation interruption display is performed is suspended.

  If the first fluctuation interruption flag is set in S820, it is confirmed whether or not the first restart command is received (S821). If the first resume command has been received in S821, the first variation interruption flag is reset (S822), and the first ornament variation display unit 8k is indicated to resume the variation display of the first ornament symbols 8a to 8c. The change restart display is performed (S823). If the first restart command is not received in S821, the first symbol variation process is terminated and the process returns.

  When the first interruption command is not received in S824 and after S823, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (S827). If the time has expired, the display control execution data is switched (S828). . In this embodiment, process data indicating a variation pattern of decorative symbols is provided (stored) for each variation pattern. The process data is composed of data obtained by combining a plurality of combinations of process timers and display control execution data, and the display control CPU selects process data according to the variation pattern command and sets the process timer with reference to the process data. Control is performed to display the decorative symbols in a varying manner set in the display control execution data for the set time.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the first variation time timer has timed out (S829a). If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the process returns. On the other hand, if the first variation time timer has timed out, the monitoring timer is started (S829b), the first display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol stop waiting process (S803) (S829c), Return.

  With the above processing, when the big hit symbol combination is derived and displayed on the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k and the big hit gaming state is set, the first fluctuation interruption flag is set based on the reception of the first interruption command. In the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k, fluctuation interruption display is performed. Then, control is performed so that the processing after S827 is not executed until the first restart command is received. That is, control is performed so that the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c are not displayed in a variable manner.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the fluctuation display units, the interruption command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control board 80, and the interruption command is received. Based on the above, the display control microcomputer 800 is controlled to interrupt the fluctuation display in the other fluctuation display section. Further, when the above-described big hit gaming state is completed in a state where control for interrupting such variable display is performed, a restart command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control board 80, and the restart command is executed. Based on the reception, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control for resuming the interrupted variation display.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the additional effect process in S819 of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the above-described probability variation similar effect flag is set (S810). When it is determined that the probability variation similar effect flag is set, “1” is subtracted from the number of probability variation similar performances (S811). When it is determined that the probability variation similar effect flag is not set, and after S811, it is determined whether or not the number of probability variation similar effects is “0” (S812). If it is determined that the number of odd / similar effects is “0”, the probability similar / similar effect flag is reset (S813). When it is determined that the number of odd / similar effects is not “0”, and after S813, it is determined whether or not the above-described notice effect start time timer has timed out (S814). That is, it is determined whether it is time to start the notice effect.

  If the notice effect start time timer has not timed out, the process returns. On the other hand, when the notice effect start time timer times out, the display of the character and background image (see FIG. 34) for performing the notice effect (continuous notice) is started (S815). Then, 1 is subtracted from the number of continuous notices stored together with the first notice effect flag set as described above (S816). Next, it is determined whether or not the subtracted continuous notice number is “0” (S817). If it is “0”, the first notice effect flag set as described above is cleared. The More specifically, for example, when the execution condition is satisfied when the hold memory is “2” and the first notice effect flag / continuous storage number “3” is set in the hold memory “3” is set. The notice effect is continuously executed three times in the variable display of the hold memory “1”, the hold memory “2”, and the hold memory “3”. In addition, since the number of continuous notices corresponding to the first notice effect flag after starting the third notice effect is 3-3 = “0”, the first notice effect flag is reset (S818), and the first decoration change The continuous notice effect on the display unit 8k ends.

  By performing the additional effect processing as described above, for the probability variation similar effect, the probability variation similar effect is performed in the variation display for the number of times of the probability variation similar effect determined as described above. As for the continuous notice, the notice is given in the variable display for the number of continuous notices determined as described above.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, an example in which a suspend command and a resume command are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a suspend command and a resume command are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53. Instead, the display control microcomputer 800 may be instructed to stop the display of the decorative symbols. Such a configuration will be described below as a second embodiment.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process according to the second embodiment. In the first special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process. It is determined whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (step SA (hereinafter simply referred to as SA) 81). When the second big hit execution flag is set, the processing for interrupting the first special symbol variation display (first special symbol variation interruption processing) similar to S88a of FIG. 17 is performed (SA85), and the return To do.

  On the other hand, when the second big hit execution flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol variation interruption process by SA85 is being executed (SA81a). When it is determined in SA81a that it is being executed, processing for resuming the variable display of the second special symbol similar to S106a in FIG. 19 is performed (SA81b). Further, when it is determined in SA81a that it is not being executed and after SA81b, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (SA82), and it is confirmed whether or not the special symbol process timer has timed out (SA83). . If the special symbol process timer has timed out, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S304) (SA84).

  When it is determined in SA81 that the second big hit execution flag is set, the first special symbol variation process is terminated without executing the process, and the process returns. When the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol variation process is executed, but the special symbol process timer is not subtracted. As described above, in the first embodiment, the process of setting the interrupt flag and transmitting the interrupt command to the display control microcomputer 800 is executed. However, in the second embodiment, these processes are not executed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process according to the second embodiment. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process in the first special symbol stop process. First, the process for stopping the variable display of the first special symbol similar to S90 of FIG. 18 is performed (SA90). Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first special symbol stop command is set in the pointer (SA91), and it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (SA92). If the first big hit flag is set in SA92, the first big hit flag is reset (SA93), and the first big hit execution flag is set (SA94). Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first big hit start command is set in the pointer (SA95), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the first big winning opening release pre-processing (S305). (SA96).

  If the first big hit flag is not set in SA92, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (SA97).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process according to the second embodiment. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process in the first jackpot end process. First, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag is set (SA101). The probability variation flag is set when it is determined in the first special symbol stop symbol setting processing (see S301) in the first special symbol process processing according to the second embodiment that the stopped symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol. If the probability change flag is set in SA101, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the probability change jackpot end command is set in the pointer (SA102). If the probability variation flag is not set in SA101, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the non-probability variation big hit end command is set in the pointer (SA103).

  Next, after the first big hit execution flag is reset (SA104), the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (SA106). As described above, in the first embodiment, the process of transmitting the restart command for instructing the restart of the variable display to the display control board 80 is executed. However, in the second embodiment, the restart command is not transmitted.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation processing according to the second embodiment. The display control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing in the first symbol variation processing. First, the additional rendering process described with reference to FIG. 27 is performed (SA819). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (SA820). If the first fluctuation interruption flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit start command is received (SA824). If the second big hit start command is received at SA824, the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (SA825), and the fluctuation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is apparently interrupted at the first decoration fluctuation display portion 8k. In addition, a variable interruption display for displaying the changing message 100 indicating that the variable display is actually continued is performed (SA826). In this variation interruption display, the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is temporarily stopped by the combination of the symbols.

  If the first variation interruption flag is set in SA820, it is confirmed whether a second probability variation big hit end command or a second non-probability variable big hit end command has been received (SA821). If the second probability variation jackpot end command or the second non-probability variation jackpot termination command is received in SA821, the first variation interruption flag is reset (SA822), and the first ornament variation display portion 8k is displayed with the first ornament symbols 8a to 8a. The variable restart display indicating that the variable display of 8c is restarted is performed (SA823). If the second probability variation jackpot end command or the second non-probability variation jackpot termination command is not received in SA821, the first symbol variation processing is terminated and the process returns.

  If the second big hit start command is not received in SA824, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (SA827), and if it has timed out, the display control execution data is switched (SA828). If the first variable time timer has timed out (SA829a), the monitoring timer is started (SA829b), and the first process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol stop waiting process (S803) (SA829c). .

  As described above, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k and the big hit gaming state is entered, the fluctuation interruption flag is set and the fluctuation interruption display is performed based on the reception of the second big hit start command. To do. Then, control is performed so that the processing after SA827 is not executed until the second probability variation jackpot end command or the second non-probability variation jackpot end command is received. That is, control is performed so that the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c are not displayed in a variable manner.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. In the second embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the variable display portions and the big hit gaming state is entered, the second big hit from the main board 31 is achieved. Based on the fact that the start command is transmitted to the display control board 80 and the second jackpot start command is received, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control to interrupt the variable display. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the second probability variable big hit end command or the second non-probable variable big hit end command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the second probability variable big hit end command or the second non-probable big hit end command is finished. Based on the reception of the command, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control to resume the variable display.

[Common explanations of the first and second embodiments]
Next, common explanation items of the first and second embodiments will be described. A display mode of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k when the control of the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above is performed will be described. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. In this embodiment, there are provided two fluctuation display parts, a first decoration fluctuation display part 8k and a second decoration fluctuation display part 9k, and each of the fluctuation display parts performs a special symbol fluctuation display in parallel. Yes. That is, in FIG. 32 (A), when the variable display of the first special symbols 8a to 8c is executed in the first decorative variable display portion 8k, the second special symbols 9a to 9c are displayed in the second decorative variable display portion 9k. Are displayed in parallel.

  From the main board 31, a first change pattern command for instructing the display control board 80 to change the first special symbols 8a to 8c in the first decoration change display part 8k and a second change in the second decoration change display part 9k. A second variation pattern command that indicates the variation mode of the special symbols 9a to 9c is transmitted. The display control microcomputer 800 controls the variation display unit in accordance with the received variation pattern command so that the decorative symbol variation display is performed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). A command for instructing a variation pattern of the first decoration symbols 8a to 8c in the first ornament variation display portion 8k, a command for instructing a variation pattern of the second ornament symbols 9a to 9c in the second ornament variation display portion 9k, and MODE or By making EXT different, it becomes possible to specify which variation display command the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 is the variation pattern of the special symbol in which variation display unit. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (B), while the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is being executed in the first decorative variable display portion 8k, that is, S82 in the first special symbol variable processing shown in FIG. When the first special symbol process timer has not timed out, the big special symbol (specific display result) is derived by the second special symbol variation process (or the second special symbol stop process) in the second special symbol process (S27). Based on the display, the second big hit execution flag is set, and the second special symbol stop process is performed to transmit a second big hit start command to the display control board 80. In the second embodiment described above, the display control microcomputer 800 sets the variable interruption flag at SA825 when receiving the second big hit start command at SA824, and performs the variable interruption display at SA826.

  In the first embodiment described above, when the first special symbol variation process (S303) is executed, it is determined in S87 that the second big hit execution flag is set, and in S88, the interruption flag is set. At the same time, a process for transmitting an interruption command to the display control board 80 is performed in S89. The display control microcomputer 800 sets a variable interruption flag in S825 when receiving an interruption command in S824, and performs a variable interruption display in S826.

  As shown in FIG. 32C, when the interruption command is received in the first embodiment or when the second big hit start command is received in the second embodiment, the display control microcomputer 800 displays the first decoration variation display. The changing message 100 is displayed on the part 8k, and the off symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, the non-specific display result is stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k that interrupts the variation display. By stopping and displaying the non-specific display result at the variation display unit that interrupts the variation display, it is possible to suspend the variation display of the decorative symbols without causing distrust to the player. At this time, a combination of jackpot symbols (specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  In this embodiment, since the changing message 100 is displayed until the big hit gaming state ends (see FIGS. 32D and 32E), the player is notified until the big hit gaming state ends. It is possible to interrupt the display of the decorative symbols without giving distrust. FIG. 32D shows an example of the first round in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, when the big hit gaming state is ended, a second big hit end command (probability variable big hit end command or non-probability variable big hit end command) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. In FIG. 32E, in response to the reception of the probability change jackpot end command as the second jackpot end command, the display control microcomputer 800 displays the jackpot game state in the second decoration variation display section 9k and the probability change changes. It is exemplified that a display notifying that the state has been reached is performed. In the first embodiment described above, a restart command is further transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control microcomputer 800 receives "restart command" as the change restart display 103 in S823 based on the reception of the restart command. And the process after S827 is executed to resume the variable display (see FIG. 32F). In the example shown in FIG. 32, the display result derived last after the restart of the change in the first decoration change display unit 8k is a jackpot symbol (see FIG. 32H). In that case, the display state in the first decoration variation display portion 8k shown in FIG. 32E may be changed to a display indicating that effect (for example, “win another time”). In that case, the effect display about the big hit game state is performed using both the first ornament fluctuation display portion 8k and the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k (the big hit game is displayed in the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k). Since the notification of the next big hit occurrence is made in advance in the first decoration variation display section 8k), the visual effect is enhanced and the player's interest can be improved.

  In this way, if the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the other fluctuation display part during the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the decorative design on one fluctuation display part, the fluctuation display is displayed on one fluctuation display part. The message 100 during change indicating that the game is interrupted is displayed, and the symbol is temporarily stopped and the special symbol and the decorative symbol on the one variable display unit are resumed when the big hit gaming state is ended. Since the change restart display 103 is performed, the change display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be interrupted without causing distrust to the player.

  FIG. 32 further shows a state in which a new decoration pattern change is executed in the second decoration change display section 9k (see FIGS. 32F to 32H). That is, after the big hit game state is finished, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started again in the second decorative change display section 9k (FIG. 32 (F)), and the first big hit start command (or the first implementation) is performed from the main board 31. In response to the transmission of the suspension command for the second decoration variation display portion 9k in the form, the display control microcomputer 800 stops displaying the off-pattern symbol together with the changing message 100 on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. This is shown in FIG. 32 (H).

  In FIG. 33, the decoration for the first decoration variation display unit 8k is displayed based on the fact that the first special symbol process timer has timed out after the decoration display of the decoration pattern is started again in the second decoration variation display unit 9k. The effect control command (symbol stop command) indicating the symbol stop is transmitted from the main board 31, but the first big hit start command (or the interrupt command for the second decoration variation display unit 9k in the first embodiment) is transmitted. It is shown that the display control CPU derives and displays the shifted symbols on the first decoration variation display portion 8k when there is no display (FIG. 33 (H)). In this case, in the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the display of the variation of the decorative pattern is continued without the off symbol being stopped and displayed.

  It should be noted that the display control microcomputer 800 displays a visible display (for example, a variation) when the first decoration variation display unit 8k or the second decoration variation display unit 9k is stopped and displayed together with the changing message 100. You may stop the decorative design that has been displayed in the middle of the display) (if the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, shift any symbol in the middle left and right) The stop symbol may be determined according to the random number, or the stop symbol may be selected in a predetermined order, and the method of selecting the stop symbol is arbitrary.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing continuous notice as an example of effect display on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. In FIG. 34, a series of fluctuation display of (A) and (B) is executed, then a series of fluctuation display of (C) and (D) is executed, and then (E) and (F). A mode of continuous notice when a series of variable displays is executed is shown.

  The continuous notice is an effect of notifying that a big hit will occur, and is a notice that is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays. In this embodiment, the continuous notice is performed on any one of the change display sections. When the continuous notice is given in any one of the change display parts, it means that the big hit is generated in the other change display part. That is, when the continuous notice is given on the first decoration change display section 8k side, the occurrence of a big hit on the second decoration change display section 9k side is notified. On the contrary, when the continuous notice is given on the second decoration change display part 9k side, the occurrence of a big hit on the first decoration change display part 8k side is notified.

  For example, the notice character and background are set in S835 in FIG. 25, and the notice character and background display is started in S815 in FIG. 27 based on the setting. As shown in 34 (A), (C), and (E), a notice character 91 is displayed, and a notice background image 90 (for example, the color of the background image 90 is a predetermined color for notice). Is displayed). In this example, the continuous notice is performed during the execution of the variable display each time on the side of the variable display unit on which the continuous notice is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 34, the continuous notice as shown in (A), (C), and (E) becomes the notice display for the jackpot shown in (F). Such variable display in which continuous notice is performed is executed in the variable display before the display result of the combination of jackpot symbols is derived and displayed for the number of times corresponding to the number of continuous notices set as described above. In addition, in this embodiment, the display of the variation display subject to continuous notice, for example, the display of the variation display that is performed simultaneously with the variation display of the time when the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, In the variable display performed before the display result is derived and displayed, continuous notice is performed. Note that the number of times of variable display for which continuous notice is given includes the time of change display that is the subject of continuous notice, for example, the number of times of change display that is performed at the same time as the change display of the time when the display result of the combination of jackpot symbols is derived and displayed. It may not be possible.

  In this way, when a notice in which the notice character and the background are continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays is executed, the player has a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur and the interest is improved. .

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a special winning opening determination table. The big prize opening determination table is a specific variation display unit (for example, the first decoration variation display unit 8k) among a plurality of variation display units (the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k in the above example). ) In the big hit gaming state started on the basis of the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed, in order to open the big winning opening according to a predetermined opening order pattern, provided that a plurality of big winning openings are not opened simultaneously. (Stored in the ROM 54). As shown in FIG. 35, in the big prize opening determination table, the left big prize opening (first big prize opening 21) and the right big prize opening (first big prize opening 23) in each round (1R to 15R). Is set in advance for each type of jackpot symbol. “Left” indicates that the left big prize opening is opened, and “Right” indicates that the right big prize opening is opened. For example, when the jackpot symbol is “0”, the left big winning opening and the right big winning opening are alternately opened. In addition, in the grand prize opening determination table, a circle (○) means that it is decided to notify the big prize opening to be opened before the grand prize opening is opened. is doing. For example, when the big hit symbol is “5”, since 1R, 3R, 5R, 7R, 9R, 11R, 13R, and 15R are circled, the notification is executed in the round. In the example shown in FIG. 35, the winning prize determination table executes notification when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”). In the case of other normal symbols, the notification is set not to be executed. In particular, when the jackpot symbol is “7”, notification is performed in all rounds.

  The game control microcomputer 53 mounted on the main board 31 is used in the jackpot gaming state at that time based on the jackpot symbol and the jackpot determination table in the first jackpot opening pre-processing (S305). The winning opening opening pattern (that is, the advantageous state pattern) to be determined is determined. In each round, the first special variable winning device 20 or the second special variable winning device 22 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily win (game) based on the big winning opening opening pattern determined to be used. The first state which is advantageous to the person). By such control, the special winning opening that the player should aim for during the specific game state is changed, and the interest of the game can be further improved. Here, the control using the big prize winning determination table is performed in the big hit gaming state started based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on a specific fluctuation display part (for example, the first decoration fluctuation display part 8k). In the big hit gaming state that starts based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the other fluctuation display portion (for example, the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k), a predetermined big prize opening (for example, the first big win) The winning opening 23) is controlled to be in the open state, but the big winning opening opening pattern may be used for the big hits in all or not all the variable display portions. Here, the release order pattern (advantageous state pattern) is determined based on the jackpot symbol. However, another method, for example, the release order pattern may be determined based on a random number.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the first and second embodiments, the end condition of the probability variation state is that the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without displaying the display result of the combination of jackpot symbols, and the predetermined number of times ( The case has been described in which the display result of the combination of uncertain change big hit symbols is derived and displayed before the change display (for example, 100 times) is executed. In the third embodiment, as the end condition for the probability change state, in addition to the end condition for the probability change state in the first and second embodiments, a determination to end the probability change state in the probability change end determination performed each time the variable display is performed. An example including what has been done will be described.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control by the game control microcomputer 53 according to the third embodiment. Referring to FIG. 36, in the third embodiment, in addition to random counters R1 to R8 shown in FIG. 3, a random counter R9 for determining the end of probability change for determining whether or not to end the probability change state is used. It is done. R9 is updated by adding a predetermined number every 2 msec and the remaining interrupt processing time, updated from 0 and updated to 29 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again. The probability variation end determination is executed every time the variation display is performed in the probability variation state. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the value of R9 is extracted every time the variation display is performed, and when the extracted value matches a predetermined probability variation end determination value, it is determined that the probability variation state is terminated. Probability end determination is performed. Further, when it is determined that the probability variation state is to be ended, a notification that the probability variation state has ended may be performed, or such notification may not be performed. Such a notification includes a notification by a display device such as a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit, a notification by output of sound from the speaker 27, and a notification by light emission of a light emitting means such as a predetermined lamp. What is necessary is just to perform in alerting | reporting modes, such as alerting | reporting by any one or any combination.

  FIG. 37 shows the first variation display unit (first special symbol variation display unit 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) and second variation display unit (second special symbol variation) in the probability variation state and the short time state according to the third embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of the display part 9 and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k). 37, each control state is shown in (a) to (e) as in FIG.

  37 differs from FIG. 8 in the following points. That is, in the case of the third embodiment, the third probability variation end condition is added to the first probability variation end condition and the second probability variation end condition described in the first embodiment as the probability variation end condition. The third probability change end condition is satisfied when it is determined to end the probability change state by the probability change end determination using R9 described above. For this reason, the second probability variation end condition that the display result of the combination of non-probability large hit symbols is derived and displayed as the probability variation end condition that is satisfied until the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of fluctuation display is executed in the probability variation state. Is satisfied and when it is determined that the probability variation state is to be terminated by the probability variation end determination. Specifically, when the third probability variation end condition is satisfied, as shown at timing 4 in FIG. 37, when the probability variation end determination is made to end the probability variation state in the probability variation state, the fluctuation display (non-probability variation). When the variation display determined to be a big hit is started, the probability variation flag is reset. Thereby, also in the case of the third embodiment, as in the case of the first and second embodiments, the probability variation flag indicates that the third probability variation end condition is satisfied when the third probability variation end condition is satisfied in the probability variation state. It can be said that it is reset at the start of the variable display that establishes. Each of the first probability variation end condition, the second probability variation end condition, the third probability variation end condition, or a combination condition thereof in the present embodiment is referred to as a first end condition.

  In the time reduction state, as in the case of the first and second embodiments, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of fluctuation display is executed after the timing 5 at which the fluctuation display for which the probability variation flag has been reset ends. This is continued until the short-term termination condition is established, and continues even if it is determined that the probability variation state is terminated by the certain variation end determination until the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is executed. Note that the time-saving end condition in the present embodiment is also referred to as a second end condition.

  When the third probability change end condition is satisfied as shown in the timing 4, the time reduction flag is not reset at the start of the variation display in which the probability change end is determined to be ended by the probability change end determination in the probability change state. The stored data in the set state is maintained. As described above, the time reduction flag is set at the start of the variable display in which it is determined in the probability variation state that the probability variation state is terminated by the probability variation end determination when the third probability variation end condition is satisfied. In this way, when the probability variation state is ended by the probability variation end determination in the middle of the probability variation state defined by the number of fluctuations, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a single time-saving state without the probability variation state after the probability variation state ends. Be controlled.

  Next, a control method for realizing the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the probability change end determination process according to the third embodiment. The probability change end determination process in FIG. 38 is a process that replaces the probability change end determination process in FIG. 14 according to the first embodiment. About FIG. 38, the same step number is attached | subjected to the part which is common in FIG. 14, and the overlapping description about the said step is not repeated.

  The process of FIG. 38 differs from the process of FIG. 14 in step S72a. Specifically, when it is determined in S72 that the number of fluctuations at the time of probability variation has not reached the number of times of probability variation end, the value of R9 is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted value matches the above-described probability variation end determination value. (S72a). When it is determined that the extracted value of R9 and the probability variation end determination value do not match, the probability variation state is not terminated by proceeding to S73. On the other hand, when it is determined that the extracted value of R9 matches the probability variation end determination value, the process proceeds to S74, whereby the probability variation flag is reset in S75, and the probability variation state ends. As described above, in the probability variation end determination process according to the third embodiment, when the probability variation flag is not set, R9 is set each time the variation display is executed until the probability variation variation count reaches the probability variation termination count. The end of probability change is determined by the lottery used.

  Next, main effects obtained by the first to third embodiments described above will be described.

  (1) YES in S824 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the first embodiment, control is performed without executing the processing after S827, or YES in SA824 of the first symbol variation processing of the second embodiment. By not performing the processing after SA827, for example, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration fluctuation display section 9k, the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k is interrupted. It is possible to prevent the specific gaming state from occurring at the same time in the fluctuation display section. Also, YES is determined in S821 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the first embodiment, and control is executed to execute the processing after S827, or YES is determined in SA821 of the first symbol variation processing of the second embodiment. By performing the control to execute the processing after SA827, for example, the special decoration variation display is performed on the first decoration variation display section 8k until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display section 9k. For example, it can be made difficult for the player to grasp that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  Further, when the probability variation end condition is established by the non-probable variation big winning symbol being stopped and displayed, and when the variable display for stopping and displaying the non-probable variation big winning symbol is started, S127 of FIG. 16 in the first special symbol process, By the same step in the second special symbol process, the probability variation flag is updated to data indicating the reset state, while the time-short flag set in S125 of FIG. 16 in the first special symbol process is maintained. Thereby, when switching from the probability variation state to the state in which the subsequent non-probability variation state is in the short time state, the switching timing becomes clear, and it is possible to prevent a period in which the gaming state is unclear. In addition, regarding the variable display that is newly started after the variable display that stops the non-probable large hit symbol is started, S56 to S58 in FIG. 13 in the first special symbol process, and further in the second special symbol process. According to similar steps, it is possible to appropriately determine the big hit depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. Furthermore, each time the fluctuation display is executed in S78 of FIG. 14 and FIG. 38 in the first special symbol process, the number of hourly fluctuations is incremented by one. As a result, it is determined as YES in S77. In the special symbol process, the time reduction flag is reset in S80 of FIG. 14 and FIG. For this reason, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the change display has been executed for the number of times of change of the time reduction based on whether or not the time reduction flag is set.

  (2) When it is determined that the probability variation pattern command has not been received in S401 and it is determined that the probability variation flag is set in S403, that is, the variation pattern command indicating that the probability variation state ends. When received, the probability variation similar effect flag is set in S405, so that the same effect as the effected display executed in the probability variation state is performed over the period defined by the number of probability variation similar effects determined in S406. Probability similar effects are executed. For this reason, after the end of the probability change state, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the state is the probability change state by the display produced in the same manner as at the time of the probability change. Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player's interest to decrease due to the end of the probability variation state.

  (3) A figure for determining the end of probability change based on the extracted value of the random counter R9 in S52a in the stage before the big hit determination in S56 to S58 of FIG. 13 cited in the third embodiment in the first special symbol process. As shown in S72a of the probability change end determination process of 38, and the same step in the second special symbol process, every time a big hit determination is made, the probability change end determination process 52a is performed before the big hit determination is performed. Is performed, it is determined whether or not to end the probability variation state. Since the big hit determination is performed based on the determination as to whether or not to end the probability change state, the big hit determination to be performed based on whether or not the probability change state can be performed accurately.

  (4) S72 of FIG. 14 in which the end of probability change is determined based on the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change at the stage before the big hit determination in S56 to S58 of FIG. 13 in the first special symbol process, and further, the second special symbol process As shown in the same step in FIG. 5, every time a big hit determination is made, a probability change end determination process 52a is performed at a stage before the big hit determination is made to determine whether or not to end the probability change state. Since the big hit determination is performed based on the determination as to whether or not to end the probability change state, the big hit determination to be performed based on whether or not the probability change state can be performed accurately.

  (5) When S826 displaying the changing message 100 is displayed and the measurement of the change display time in the first change display unit or the second change display unit is interrupted by the same step in the second display control process, Since the fact that the variable display in the variable display part 2 is displayed is displayed, the fluctuation of the identification information in the variable display part does not give a distrust that the variable display has been stopped. The display can be interrupted.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 32 (C) and FIG. 33 (C), the big hit gaming state is started based on the fact that the combination of big hit symbols is derived and displayed on one fluctuation display section, and the other fluctuation display is shown. When the measurement of the variation display time in the part is interrupted, the combination of the symbols that are separated from the other variation display part is stopped and displayed. For this reason, it is possible to suspend the variation display in the other variation display unit without giving the player a distrust that the variation display as the jackpot display result has been stopped. Furthermore, since the variation display of the identification information is stopped and displayed on the other variation display unit, the player can be focused on one variation display unit.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 34, when it is determined that the variation display result of one variation display unit is the jackpot display result, the display result of the one variation display is displayed on the other variation display unit. Since the jackpot notice as a notice to the effect that the jackpot display result is obtained is performed by continuous notice, the player can be interested in the fluctuation display of both the first fluctuation display section and the second fluctuation display section. .

  (8) As shown in FIG. 34, when it is determined that the variation display result of one variation display unit is the jackpot display result, the display result of the one variation display is displayed on the other variation display unit. Since the jackpot notice as a notice that the jackpot display result is obtained is notified by the continuous notice executed over a plurality of variable displays, the first variable display section and the second variable display are displayed for the player. It is possible to make the change display of both parts more interesting.

  (9) For example, when the jackpot display result is displayed on the second decoration variation display unit 9k, the second jackpot start command is received in SA824 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the second embodiment. By performing control that does not execute the processing after S827 based on the above, when the display control microcomputer receives the second big hit start command, the display control microcomputer uses the special symbol in the first decoration variation display portion 8k. The variable display is interrupted. Then, by performing a control to execute YES after S827 in SA821 of the first symbol variation process (S802) of the second embodiment, the display control microcomputer receives the jackpot end command when receiving the big hit end command. Since the variation display of the special symbol in the one decoration variation display portion 8k is resumed, the control burden on the game control microcomputer can be reduced. In addition, since a plurality of instructions are given by one control signal (command), control can be performed using both control signals, and the number of control signals can be reduced.

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

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set simultaneously due to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state based on the variation display result of the probability variation jackpot symbol combination has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The probability variation flag is set based on the occurrence of the big hit gaming state based on the variation display result of the probability variation big hit symbol combination, and the time reduction flag is set based on the establishment of the probability variation end condition. Also good. In this case, when the probability variation flag is set, control may be performed to the above-described probability variation state and time-short state, and when the time-short flag is set, control may be performed only to the time-short state described above. The timing at which the probability variation flag is set may be before or after the timing at which the variation display for deriving and displaying the probability variation jackpot symbol as a display result is started, and is controlled to be set when the variation display is started. Alternatively, it may be controlled to be set immediately before the change display is started. In addition, the timing at which the probability variation flag is reset may be before or after the timing at which the variable display that establishes the probability variation end condition is started, and is controlled to be reset when the variation display is started. Or may be controlled to be reset immediately before the change display is started. The timing flag may be set before and after the timing at which the variable display that establishes the probability variation end condition is started, and may be controlled to be set when the variable display is started. It may be controlled to be set immediately before the change display is started. The timing for resetting the time reduction flag may be before or after the timing at which the variable display that establishes the time reduction end condition is started, and may be controlled to be reset when the variable display is started. The control may be performed so as to be reset immediately before the change display is started.

  (2) In the probability variation end determination process of FIG. 38 in the above-described embodiment, when the probability variation flag is set (YES in step S71), when the probability variation variation count matches the probability variation end count (step S71). The example in which the probability variation flag is reset (step S75) when it is determined whether or not the extracted value of R9 matches the end determination value (YES in step S72a) is determined (NO in S72). However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the probability variation end determination process of FIG. 38, when the probability variation flag is set (YES in step S71), it is determined whether or not the extracted value of R9 matches the termination determination value. Only when they match (YES in step S72a), the probability variation flag may be reset (step S75). That is, without performing the process of step S72, when it is determined YES in step S71, the process may be shifted to step 72a.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the probability variation end count and the short-time end count are preset to the same number (for example, 100 times) has been described. It may be set in advance so that the number of time reduction ends is increased, or conversely, it may be set in advance so that the number of probability variation ends is larger than the number of time reduction ends. Further, the probability variation end count and the time reduction end count may be determined using a random counter or the like. For example, when setting the probability variation flag, a random number is extracted from a random counter for determining the probability variation end count, and the probability variation end is performed using the extracted random number. The number of times may be determined. Similarly, when the time reduction flag is set, a random number may be extracted from a random counter for determining the number of time reduction ends, and the number of time reduction ends may be determined using the extracted random number.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the example has been described in which the upper limit number that can be reserved is set to be the same in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer. You may set so that the upper limit number which can be reserved-stored in one hold-storage buffer becomes larger than the upper limit number which can be hold-stored in another hold-storage buffer. For example, the upper limit number to be determined in step S42 of FIG. 11 is set to, for example, “10” in the first start port switch passing process and “5” in the second start port switch passing process. You may make it make a number differ.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, when a start winning occurs, the value of each random counter such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is extracted and stored in the holding storage buffer (see step S46 in FIG. 11). An example has been described in which values are read in the stored order (step S53), jackpot determination (step S56, etc.) is performed and the variable display is performed when the corresponding special symbol display is not performing the variable display. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the value extracted from each random counter such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is temporarily stored in the holding storage buffer when the corresponding special symbol display is not displaying the fluctuation, and the corresponding special symbol display is performed. It may be stored when fluctuation display is performed in the instrument. Then, when the variable display is not performed on the corresponding special symbol display, the temporarily stored value may be read immediately, the big hit determination may be performed, and the variable display may be performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the example has been described in which the short time state in which the variable display is continued until the predetermined number of times is executed is started simultaneously with the start of the probability changing state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the time-short state may be controlled to start when the probability variation state ends and thereafter continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. In that case, the time-short state may be set during the probability changing state, and the time-short state may not be set.

  (10) S75 in FIG. 14 in the first special symbol process, S127 in FIG. 16, and similar steps in the second special symbol process, the probability variation state control means (FIG. 16 in the first special symbol process). When the probability variation state (probability variation state) is controlled by S126, S127, S75 in FIG. 14 and FIG. 38, S112 in FIG. 15 and the same special step in the second special symbol process, the probability variation ends. Conditions (non-probability big hit occurs in FIG. 16, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change becomes the number of times of probability change in FIG. 14, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change becomes the number of times of probability change, FIG. When the extracted value becomes the probability variation end judgment value), the probability variation state storage means (of the game control microcomputer 53 in FIG. 2) Probability of updating the probability variation state data (set probability variation flag data) stored in the AM 55) to non-probability variation state data (reset probability variation flag data) indicating that the probability variation state is not established Fluctuation state data updating means is configured. The probability variation state data update means updates the probability variation state data to the non-probability variation state data when the probability variation end condition is satisfied and the display control means starts the variation display of the identification information (first probability variation state data). 14 in FIG. 14 and FIG. 38 in one special symbol process, S127 in FIG. 16, and similar steps in the second special symbol process). When such an update is performed, “when the display control means starts the variable display of the identification information”, the variable display is displayed immediately after the probability change flag as shown in S52a of FIG. 13 is updated to the reset state. In addition to the meaning of “when starting variable display” when it is started, “when starting variable display” when the probability variation flag is updated to the reset state immediately after the start of variable display is included.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the first big hit running flag is set in S84 in the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 17, that is, the first big hit running flag is set when the combination of big hit symbols is stopped. In the second special symbol variation process corresponding to the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 17, the measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the variation display time has been described. Similarly, in the second special symbol variation process corresponding to the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 17, the second big hit execution flag is set, that is, when the combination of the big hit symbols is stopped, the second big hit execution flag is set. Then, the measurement interruption means for setting the interruption flag and interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation display time in S88 of the first special symbol fluctuation process of FIG. 17 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first big hit running flag is set in the first big winning opening opening pre-processing when the process proceeds from S304 to S305 in FIG. 10, that is, the first big hit is being executed when the big hit is started. A measurement interruption unit that sets a flag and interrupts the measurement of the variation display time in the second special symbol variation process corresponding to the first special symbol variation process of FIG. Similarly, in the second special symbol process processing corresponding to the second big winning opening opening pre-processing, the second big hit running flag is set, that is, when the big hit is started, the second big hit running flag is set. Measurement interruption means for setting an interruption flag in S88 of the first special symbol fluctuation process and interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation display time may be used.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the variation pattern command input from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer 800 is looked up when the probability variation state of FIG. 4 is in (c). An example has been described in which it is determined whether or not the probability variation state has ended in S401 of FIG. 22 based on whether or not the probability variation pattern command (such as a normal E variation pattern command during probability variation) determined using the data table. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the probability variation flag is reset in S75 of FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 53 outputs a probability variation end command to the display control microcomputer 800 as an effect control command for display control. The microcomputer 800 may be configured to determine whether or not the probability variation state is terminated when the probability variation end command is received.

  (13) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. 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 pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control uses for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the data table which memorize | stored the judgment value used in order to determine the fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation display time in a 1st fluctuation display part and a 2nd fluctuation display part. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for display control uses for display control. It is a figure for demonstrating the production content selection table which the microcomputer for display control uses for selection of production content. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for probability variation similar effect frequency determination. It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of the 1st fluctuation | variation display part in a probability variation state and a time-short state, and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process for game control, and a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st random number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the end determination process at the time of probability change in a 1st special symbol normal process and a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process in a 1st special symbol normal process and a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control main process and a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating command analysis processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a probability change completion | finish determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st announcement effect determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st symbol change process in a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an additional production | presentation process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st symbol variation process by 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice as an example of the effect display in a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big prize opening determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control by 3rd Embodiment uses for game control. It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of the 1st fluctuation | variation display part and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part in the probability variation state and time-short state by 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the end determination process at the time of probability change by 3rd Embodiment.

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  8 1st special symbol display, 8k 1st decoration variation display section, 9 2nd special symbol display, 9k 2nd decoration variation display section, 1 pachinko game machine, 53 game control microcomputer, 55 RAM, 800 display control Microcomputer.

Claims (8)

A plurality of variable display units for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and deriving and displaying a display result, and any one of the plurality of variable display units Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display unit of the player, and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and after the completion of the specific gaming state, the display result of the variable display is the same as the specific display result. A gaming machine that is controlled to a probability variation state that is more improved than a normal gaming state that is different from the specific gaming state,
Determining means for determining in advance whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result for each of the plurality of variable display units;
First state control that controls to the first state that controls to the probability variation state until the first termination condition is satisfied, and controls to the variation time shortening state in which the variation display time of the identification information is shortened from the normal gaming state Means,
After the first state ends, until the second end condition is satisfied, the second state control means for controlling to the non-stochastic variation state and controlling to the second state to control to the variation time reduction state,
Probability variation state storage means for storing probability variation state data indicating the probability variation state when controlled to the probability variation state;
Fluctuation time reduction state storage means for storing fluctuation time reduction state data indicating the fluctuation time reduction state when controlled to the fluctuation time reduction state;
Normal variation display data storage means for storing a plurality of types of normal variation display data indicating the variation display time in the normal gaming state as variation display data indicating the variation display time;
A shortened variation display data storage means for storing a plurality of types of shortened variation display data indicating the variation display time in the variation time shortened state as the variation display data;
Fluctuation display data selection means for selecting the fluctuation display time in the plurality of fluctuation display sections from the data stored in the normal fluctuation display data storage means or the shortened fluctuation display data storage means;
Fluctuation display time measuring means for measuring the fluctuation display time of fluctuations executed based on the fluctuation display data selected by the fluctuation display data selection means;
Fluctuation display time determination means for determining whether or not the fluctuation display time measured by the fluctuation display time measurement means has passed;
In the plurality of variation display units, the variation display of the identification information is started, and when the variation display time determination unit determines that the variation display time has elapsed, the display according to the determination by the determination unit Display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the results;
Probability variation state data for updating the probability variation state data stored in the probability variation state storage means to non-probability variation state data indicating that the first end condition is satisfied is not the probability variation state Update means;
When the second end condition is satisfied, the variation time shortening state data stored in the variation time shortening state storage unit is updated to non-variation time shortening state data indicating that the variation time shortening state is not established. Including a variable time reduction state data update means,
When the probability variation state data is stored in the probability variation state storage unit, the determination unit determines that the specific display result has a higher probability than a normal state,
The variation display data selection means selects the shortened variation display data stored in the shortened variation display data storage means when the variation time shortened state data is stored in the variation time shortening state data storage means. ,
The probability variation state data update means displays a variation display of identification information in which the end specific display result for ending the first state and shifting the gaming state to the second state among the specific display results is derived and displayed as a display result. When the display control means starts, the probability variation state data is updated to the non-stochastic variation state data,
The variation time shortening state data updating unit is configured to display the variation time shortening state data in the non-variation time shortening state when the display control unit starts a variation display of the identification information for a predetermined time after the transition to the second state. Update to data,
The variation display time measuring means is
The identification display information is displayed on a second variation display unit different from the first variation display unit, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units. Is interrupted, the measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the second fluctuation display section at the first time point when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first fluctuation display section. ,
Measurement that resumes measurement of the variable display time interrupted by the measurement interrupting means at a second time point when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variable display unit And a restarting means. It further includes game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The display control means includes
Including an effect control means for performing control to execute an effect by display on the plurality of variable display units based on a control signal output from the game control means;
The effect control means has the same effect as the effected display executed in the probability variation state over a predetermined period when the control signal indicating that the probability variation state ends is output from the game control means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a probability change end effect display means for executing the displayed display. Ending lottery numerical information updating means for updating ending lottery numerical information used for drawing whether or not to end the probability variation state;
Each time the determination by the determination means is performed in the probability variation state, the end lottery numerical information extraction means for extracting the end lottery numerical information at a stage before the determination by the determination means is performed;
Before the end of the determination by the determination unit, the determination of whether or not the end lottery numerical information extracted by the end lottery numerical information extraction unit is a specific value determined to end the probability variation state. And an end determination means for determining whether or not to end the probability variation state by performing in the stage of
The game according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result based on the determination of the end determination unit. Machine. In the probability variation state, a variation display number counting means for counting the number of variation displays executed by the plurality of variation display units;
By determining whether or not the number of variable displays counted by the variable display number counting unit has reached the predetermined number of times, the probability variation state is performed before the determination by the determination unit. And an end determination means for determining whether to end the process,
The game according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result based on the determination of the end determination unit. Machine.   Suspending variation continuation display means for displaying that the variation display in the second variation display section is continued when measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display section is suspended by the measurement suspension means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising:   When the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is suspended by the measurement suspension unit at the first time point, the second variation display unit displays a display result different from the specific display result. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a non-specific display result display means for interrupting a non-specific display result.   When it is determined by the determination means that the display result of the variable display of the first variable display unit is the specific display result, the display result of the variable display is the specific display in the second variable display unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising advance notice means for notifying that a display result is obtained.   The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the advance notice by the advance notice means is a continuous advance notice executed over a plurality of variable displays.

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