JP2008068117A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent increase of the start winning which will be canceled when the game state is changed to the state with a high frequency of the start winning as much as possible. <P>SOLUTION: The variable display in a variable display device 24 of the game machine is started based on the start winning of a shot ball into a starting hole 5 which can be changed to a state in which the shot ball can easily enter the hole or to a state in which the shot ball can not easily enter the hole. When the result of the stopped variable display is a combination of special jackpot symbols, the probability of making a jackpot is increased thereafter, and the game state is changed to a probability-variable state in which opening wing pieces 102 attached to the starting hole 5 are opened and the probability of the start winning is increased in the game machine. In a regular state other than the probability-variable state, the variable display period in the variable display device 24 is reduced when the number of starting storage indicated by a starting storage LED 33 is 4. On the other hand, in the probability-variable state, the variable display control period is reduced when the number of starting storage is at least 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, and the like. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of giving a predetermined gaming value when a display result of a variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode.

  In this type of gaming machine, what is generally known in the past includes, for example, a variable display device that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information, and the hitting ball starts to win the start winning area, etc. The variable display device starts variable display based on the fact that the variable display condition is satisfied and then stops, and a predetermined game value can be given when the display result at the time of the stop is in a specific display mode There was a gaming machine that was. In this type of gaming machine, a plurality of specific display modes are determined, and when a special display mode determined in a particular manner is selected, for example, the start winning area is expanded thereafter. The probability that the hitting ball is won for starting is improved, and the frequency of establishment of the variable display condition is improved. Also, if the variable display condition is satisfied when the variable display device is in variable display, the variable display condition is satisfied until the current variable display operation is completed and the variable display can be performed again. Is stored in the variable display condition establishment number storage means.

  Then, when the variable display condition satisfaction count stored in the variable display condition satisfaction count storage means exceeds a predetermined value, the variable display control time of the variable display device is shortened so as to digest the storage of the variable display condition satisfaction. It had a function to adjust.

  On the other hand, in this type of conventional gaming machine, even when the frequency of establishment of the variable display condition is improved, the number of times that the variable display condition is established as a reference value for shortening the variable display control time does not change. Therefore, if the number of times the variable display condition is established, which is a reference value for shortening the variable display control time in a gaming state in which the variable display condition is established, is set to a relatively large value, the variable display condition is Even if the variable display condition is frequently satisfied, the variable display control time is not reduced until the number of times that the variable display condition is satisfied exceeds a set reference value. For this reason, the number of derivation of the variable display control result per unit time cannot be sufficiently improved in accordance with the frequency of establishment of the variable display condition, and the player feels frustrated that the variable display control result is not easily derived. There is a fear. Further, during this time, the storage number of the variable display condition establishment number storage means reaches the upper limit, and there is a problem that the establishment of the variable display condition is not stored and is invalidated.

  In order to prevent this inconvenience, when the reference value is set to a relatively small value, when the variable display condition is not established frequently and the frequency is not improved, the start prize is not so frequently generated. Since the variable display control time is shortened, the variable display device variably displays, so there is a disadvantage that the game is boring because the expectation and thrill feeling given to the player is reduced. .

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to prevent as much as possible the inconvenience that the establishment of the variable display condition becomes invalid without being stored in the frequency improvement state.

The present invention described in claim 1 has a game area where a ball is shot and a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and a specific display mode in which a display result of the variable display device is predetermined. A gaming machine that can be given a predetermined gaming value when
Variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting variable display of the variable display device when a predetermined variable display condition is satisfied according to a gaming state;
Means for storing the number of times the variable display condition is satisfied within a predetermined number of storages, and adding and updating the number of times that the variable display condition is satisfied, and the variable display device variably displays Variable display condition establishment number storage means for subtracting and updating the establishment number each time it is controlled;
In accordance with the number of times the variable display condition is established stored in the variable display condition establishment number storage means, a variable display control time from when the variable display is started to when the display result is derived and displayed is displayed. Variable display control time shortening means for shortening,
Game control means for controlling the gaming state of the gaming machine to a frequency improvement state in which the frequency of establishment of the variable display condition is increased from a predetermined normal state,
The variable display control time shortening means shortens the variable display control time in the normal state when the variable display condition is stored in the variable display condition establishment number storage means in the frequency improvement state. The variable display control time is shortened from the stage before reaching the number of times that the variable display condition serving as a criterion of whether or not is satisfied.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, there is further provided an information output circuit for outputting shortened variation information indicating that the variable display control time is shortened to the outside of the gaming machine. It is characterized by including.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the inconvenience that the establishment of the variable display condition becomes invalid without being stored in the frequency improvement state.

  According to the present invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, shortened variation information indicating that the variable display control time is shortened is output to the outside of the gaming machine.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display state changes like a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. It can be applied to all gaming machines that have variable display means that can be given a predetermined game value when the display result of the variable display means is in a predetermined display mode. Is possible.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Two division rails 2 are planted in a circular shape on the front surface of the game board 1 of the pachinko gaming machine. The partition rail 2 includes an outer rail and an inner rail, and a region surrounded by the outer rail and the inner rail is referred to as a game region 3.

The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a hitting operation handle (not shown) for the player to operate the pachinko ball. When the player operates the hitting operation handle, pachinko balls are fired one by one. The fired pachinko balls are guided to the game area 3 by a guide path formed between the outer rail and the inner rail. A valve-shaped return ball prevention member 21 is provided at the exit portion from the guide path to the game area 3 to prevent the pachinko ball once driven into the game area 3 from returning to the guide path. ing. Note that the pachinko balls that are driven into the game area 3 are referred to as “hitting balls” in the following description.

  In the center of the game area 3, a variable display device 24 for variably displaying a plurality of types of images is provided. Below the variable display device 24, a starting port 5 and a variable winning ball device 4 are provided. Passing ports 16 are provided at positions called “shoulders” on both the left and right sides of the variable display device 24. A winning opening 17 is provided at a position called a “sleeve portion” below each of the passage openings 13. A winning opening 13 is provided at a position called a “falling portion” on both the left and right sides of the variable winning ball apparatus 4. Below the variable winning ball apparatus 4, a passing switch 104 is provided that forms a passing port through which a hit ball can pass. An out hole 23 is provided at the bottom of the game area 3.

  A hit ball that has been driven into the game area 3 wins a winning opening of the start opening 5, the variable winning ball apparatus 4, or the winning openings 13, 17 in the middle of flowing down the gaming area 3, or Then, after passing through the passage switch 104 or without passing, it is guided to the out ball 23 and processed as an out ball. When a hitting ball wins the variable winning ball apparatus 4, 15 prize balls are paid out to the player for each winning ball. When a hit ball is won in either the start opening 5 or the winning openings 13 and 17, seven prize balls are paid out to the player for one winning ball. In other words, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out by the winning balls won in the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is relatively larger than the number of prize balls paid out by the winning balls won in other winning ports. It is set as follows.

  The game area 3 is further provided with a windmill 14 for decorating the game area 3 and diversifying the flow direction of the hit ball. Further, as shown by a broken line, the passage opening 16 is provided with a substantially arc-shaped passage groove, and the hit ball that has passed through the passage opening 16 is guided in the direction of the start opening 5 and the opening / closing plate 7. A game nail 3a and a windmill 3b for guiding a hit ball to the start port 5 and the variable winning ball apparatus 4 are provided below the passage port 16. Accordingly, the hit ball that has passed through the passage opening 16 is set to have a higher probability of winning the start opening 5 and the variable winning ball apparatus 4.

  In addition, in order to enhance the gaming effect by decorating the gaming board 1 in the gaming area 3 and its surroundings and informing the player of the gaming state, various lamps and LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) as described below are used. Is arranged.

  Side lamps 19 are provided at both left and right ends of the game area 3. The windmill 14 is provided with a windmill lamp 15. A sleeve lamp 18 is provided in the winning opening 17 of the sleeve portion. The winning prize opening 13 is provided with a decoration LED 12. A rail decoration lamp 22 is provided around the game area 3.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 4 will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the variable winning ball apparatus 4. The variable winning ball apparatus 4 is provided with a start port 5, an opening / closing plate 7, and an opening blade piece 102. The opening / closing plate 7 is driven by a solenoid 8 (see FIG. 1) provided on the back surface of the game board 1 so that it can tilt within a predetermined range in the front-rear direction of the game area 3. The opening wing piece 102 is driven by a solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) provided on the back surface of the game board 1 so as to be opened at a predetermined interval around the start port 5. FIG. 2 shows the open blade 102 when the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) is activated. Further, in FIG. 1, the open blade piece 102 when the solenoid 103 is not operated is indicated by a solid line, and the open blade piece 102 when the solenoid 103 is operated is indicated by a broken line. Even when the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) is not in operation, the opening blade piece 102 is closed at the start opening 5 while maintaining an interval at which a hitting ball can be won. When the opening blade piece 102 is being opened, the hitting ball is more likely to win the start opening 5 as compared to during opening.

A passage switch 104 that can detect the passage of the hit ball is provided below the opening / closing plate 7.
Based on the detection of the hit ball by the passing switch 104, the display of the variation of the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 100 described later is started (hereinafter, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 100 is referred to as a normal symbol). ). When the change display stops, the opening blade piece 102 is opened for a predetermined time by the action of the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) when the stop symbol becomes a predetermined winning symbol. While the opening blade piece 102 is opened by the action of the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1), the hitting ball is more likely to win the start opening 5 than when the opening blade piece 102 is not opened.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in a state that is disadvantageous for a player who does not win a hit ball (hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “second state”) when the opening / closing plate 7 is normally closed. On the display screen of the variable display device 24, three symbols are displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter, each symbol is particularly referred to as a “special symbol”) based on the hitting of the hit ball at the starting port 5. Based on the combination of the three special symbols when the variable display is stopped, two states of “big hit” and “out of place” occur. Furthermore, the special symbol combinations that are “big hits” include “special symbol combinations” that cause “probability fluctuation” to be described later. When the probability variation occurs, the probability of transition from the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to the first state that is advantageous to the player, which will be described later, becomes higher compared to the normal time in which the probability variation does not occur. When the probability variation occurs, it is particularly called “when probability variation” or “during probability variation”. On the other hand, the time when the probability fluctuation does not occur is particularly called “normal time”. A special symbol combination that causes a probability variation is referred to as a “probability variation symbol combination”.

  When a big hit occurs when the probability changes or during normal times, the variable winning ball apparatus changes from a second state that is disadvantageous to the player to a first state that is advantageous to the player who can win a hit ball. A state in which a big hit has occurred and the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in a first state advantageous to the player is referred to as a specific gaming state. When the big hit is generated, the variable winning ball device 4 is a first advantage that is advantageous to a player who can open the open / close plate 7 and the hit ball can win a big winning hole of the variable winning ball device 4. It becomes a state.

  In the first state of the variable winning ball apparatus 4, 29.5 seconds elapses after the opening / closing plate 7 is opened, or the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is hit in the winning opening (large winning opening). The process ends when the earlier of the ten balls is won. That is, when the above condition is satisfied, the opening / closing plate 7 is closed, and the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in a second state that is disadvantageous for the player. The hit ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by a winning ball detector 10 provided in the winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 4.

A specific area called “V pocket” is provided in the central portion inside the big prize opening. If the hit ball that has entered the special winning opening wins in this specific area, the specific winning ball is detected by the specific ball detector 9 provided in the V pocket. When the specific winning ball is detected, the variable winning ball device 4 is driven again to the first state after waiting for the end of the first state advantageous to the player of the variable winning ball device 4 of that time. Repeated continuous control is performed. By this repeated continuation control, the variable winning ball device 4 is continuously in the first state up to 16 times. In addition, when a hit ball is won in a specific area of the big winning opening as described above, the V display LED 20 (see FIG. 1) is turned on to notify the player that the hit ball has won in the specific area. After the end of the repeated continuation control, the first state that is advantageous to the player changes to the second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

If the combination of jackpot symbols that generated the first state is a combination of probability variation symbols, the probability that the second state is disadvantageous for the player after the end of repeated continuous control. Variations occur. As described above, when the probability changes, the probability that a jackpot will occur is higher than in the normal case. In the pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment, after the big hit by the combination of the probability variation symbols, the first probability fluctuation occurs after the end of the repeated continuation control, and then the big hit occurs after the end of the repeated continuation control. A second probability variation occurs. When the big hit that occurred at the first or second probability change is due to a combination of probability change symbols, the first and second probability fluctuations occur again after the big hit. That is, when a big hit is made by a combination of probability variation symbols, the probability in the second state is disadvantageous for a player who is not repeatedly controlled until the big hit occurs at least twice after the big hit. Variations occur. If the combination of symbols that has been a big hit when the second probability fluctuation has occurred is not a combination of probability fluctuation symbols, it will return to the normal state in which no probability fluctuation has occurred after the end of repeated continuous control associated with the big hit. .

  When the probability is changed, the probability that the combination becomes a big hit is increased after the special symbol is changed and displayed based on the hitting of the hit ball at the start opening 5. In addition, the probability of winning after a normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the hit ball through the passage switch 104 is high. As described above, when the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the opening blade 102 is opened for a predetermined time. When the opening blade 102 is opened, the winning probability of hitting the starting opening 5 that prompts the change display of the special symbol is increased. Furthermore, at the normal time other than the probability fluctuation, the opening time of the opening blade 102 is 0.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is one, but when the probability is changed, the opening time is changed to 2.9 seconds and the number of times of opening is changed to two times. This makes it easier for the hit ball to win the start opening 5. By making it easier for the hit ball to win the start opening 5, the chances of changing the special symbol increase. This increases the likelihood of a big hit. When the probability changes, the decoration LED 12 blinks and the player is notified of this.

  The specific area will be described. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view in the front-rear direction of the winning space of the variable winning ball apparatus 4, and FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view in the left-right direction. Referring to FIG. 3, the winning space 111 includes a winning ball detector 10 for detecting a winning ball, ramps 106 and 107 for guiding the winning ball to the winning ball detector 10, and winning balls (P ) Is provided. As shown in the figure, the space of the specific area limited by the ball storage member 108 is configured such that two or more hit balls are not held. A specific ball detector 9 is provided below the winning ball (P) held by the ball storage member 108. The ball storage member 108 is provided with a spring 109 that urges the ball storage member 108 rightward toward the front of the game board 1 (see FIG. 1). The stopper portion 110 is provided so as to be able to suppress the tilting operation of the ball storage member 108 due to the weight of the winning ball (P). Therefore, the urging force of the spring 109 must be weaker than the weight of the winning ball (P). FIG. 3A shows a state where the stopper portion 110 suppresses the inclination of the ball storage member 108, and FIG. 3B shows a state where the stopper portion 110 does not suppress the inclination of the ball storage member 108. Show. When the stopper 110 suppresses the inclination of the ball storage member 108, the winning ball (P) is not detected by the specific ball detector 9. On the other hand, when the stopper unit 110 releases the restraint of the ball storage member 108, the winning ball (P) falls downward by causing the weight of the winning ball (P) to incline the ball storage member 108 by a predetermined angle. It is detected by the specific ball detector 9. Next, the relationship between the stopper portion 110 and the ball storage member 108 will be described with reference to FIG. The stopper portion 110 is integrated with the opening / closing plate 7 as shown in the drawing, and when the opening / closing plate 7 is opened, the stopper member 110 prevents the ball storage member 108 from being inclined (FIG. 4A). )). Therefore, the hit ball that has entered the specific area is not detected by the specific ball detector 9 until the specific game state is ended and the opening and closing plate 7 is closed. Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the winning ball (P) is held by the ball storage member 108, the specific area is filled with the winning ball (P). The winning ball detector 10 is dropped through the ramps 106 and 107 without winning the area. In this way, the detection of the winning ball by the specific ball detector 9 is not performed while the specific gaming state is continued, and the winning by the specific ball detector 9 is performed each time the repeated control of the specific gaming state is performed. Ball detection is performed.

Returning to FIG. 1 again, the start winning prize will be described. The winning of a hitting ball at the start opening 5 is particularly called “special design start winning”. On the other hand, the passing of the hit ball through the passage switch 104 is particularly called “ordinary symbol start winning”. First, the special design starting prize will be described. The hit ball that wins the start opening 5 is detected by the start ball detector 6 provided on the back surface of the game board 1. As a result of the hitting of the hit ball at the start opening 5, the display of the special symbol on the display unit 32 of the variable display device 24 is started. When a combination of specific special symbols is displayed when the variable display is stopped, the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in a first state that is advantageous to the player. While the special symbol variation display is being performed, and while the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in the first state based on the result of the special symbol variation display, a hit ball is won at the start opening 5. If so, the start winning prize is stored. This is called starting memory. The number of start memories is notified to the player by lighting the start memory LED 33. The upper limit of starting memory is set to four. If there is a start-up memory, the special symbol variation display on the display unit 32 is again performed after the special symbol variation display on the display unit 32 is stopped or after the first state of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is finished. Be started. Further, the variable display control time from the start of display variation of the special symbol to the end of display variation is shortened according to the state of the start memory. The variable display control time is shortened for the following reason. If the starting winning memory number has reached the upper limit, even if starting winning is further exceeded, the winning is not stored and is invalidated. In such a state, the player often stops the operation of the hitting operation handle so that the hit ball is not wasted (hereinafter referred to as “stop hit”). When the player has stopped, the consumption of pachinko balls in the pachinko gaming machine is stopped, so the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine is reduced. In order to prevent such a problem, the variable display control time is shortened. By shortening the variable display control time, the number of display fluctuations of special symbols per unit time increases, and the number of start winnings that become invalid when the upper limit of the start memory is exceeded can be reduced. Thereby, the player is less likely to stop. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine and to prevent the occurrence of management inconvenience for the game arcade as much as possible. The conditions under which the variable display control time is shortened and the variable display control time to be shortened differ between the probability variation time and the normal time.

  Normally, when there are four start memories, the variable display control time is shortened. On the other hand, when the probability changes, if there are two or more start memories, the shortening is performed. Further, the variable display control time after shortening is set to be shorter when the probability changes than when normal. The reason for providing such a difference between the normal time and the probability fluctuation time is as follows. When the probability changes, since the probability that the hit ball will win the start opening 5 is high, the interval of the hit timing of the hit ball is shortened, and the start memory count is counted up at a relatively fast tempo. Therefore, when shortening is performed while waiting for the number of starting memories to reach the upper limit value (four), there is a high possibility that the starting ball will be successively won even while the variable display control time is being shortened. In order to prevent invalidation of these hitting balls for starting winning while the variable display control time is being shortened, it is variable if the starting memory number is less than the upper limit value, for example, two or more. The display control time is configured to be shortened, and the variable display control time after the shortening is set shorter than the normal time when the probability changes.

Next, the start winning of the normal symbol will be described. Based on the passing of the hit ball through the passage switch 104, the normal symbol display section 100 of the variable display device 24 starts the variable symbol normal display. A hit occurs when a predetermined symbol is obtained when the variable display is stopped. As the hit occurs, the opening blade piece 102 opens for a predetermined time. During the opening of the opening blade piece 102, it becomes easier for the hit ball to win the start opening 5 as compared to the case where the opening blade piece 102 is not opened. Therefore, the chance of changing the special symbol on the display unit 32 increases, and the possibility that the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in the first state advantageous to the player increases. If the hit ball passes through the passing switch 104 while the normal symbol variation display is performed, the start winning is stored. This starting memory is called “ordinary symbol winning memory” when particularly distinguishing it from the starting winning of the hitting ball for the starting port 5. The number of the normal symbol winning memories is notified to the player by turning on the start memory LED 101. If there is a winning memory, the normal symbol display change in the normal symbol display unit 100 is started again after the normal symbol change display in the normal symbol display unit 100 is stopped. In addition, the variable display control time from the start of display fluctuation of normal symbols to the end of display fluctuation is shortened according to the gaming state. The shortening is performed when probability fluctuations occur. By shortening the variable display control time, the number of display fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time increases. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the number of start winnings that become invalid when the upper limit of the start memory is exceeded.

  The variable display device 24 will be described. The variable display device 24 includes a normal symbol display unit 100 that can display a predetermined symbol, a display unit 32, and the like. The normal symbol display unit 100 is an LED display. The display unit 32 is an image display screen of the LCD display.

  Various images are displayed on the display unit 32. For example, on the demonstration screen when the special symbol is stopped, two buildings as a background and two mountains on the left and right are displayed at the top of the screen, and a road following the two buildings is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  A decorative LED 27, decorative LEDs 28 a and 28 b, decorative LED 29, decorative LED 30, and decorative LED 31 are provided on the outer periphery of the variable display device 24. The letter “WINNER” is displayed on the decoration LED 28a, and “CRUSH” is displayed on the decoration LED 28b. For example, when the decoration LED 28a is turned on, the decoration LEDs 28a and 28b use the prize balls acquired by the player in the specific gaming state until the decoration LED 28b is turned on, and continue to play the game. It is used when determining whether or not to provide a service that is permitted by the game hall side.

  Further, start memory LEDs 33 and 101 are provided on the upper portion of the display section 32. As described above, the upper limit of the number of start memories is set to four, and the start memory LED 33 or 101 is turned on according to the number of start memories based on the detection of the hitting ball in the start port 5 or the passage switch 104, respectively. The player is notified.

  Next, a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. 5 and 6 are block diagrams showing the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is controlled in a predetermined order by the control circuit described below.

  5 and 6, the control circuit includes a basic circuit 46, an input circuit 47, an LCD circuit 48, an initial reset circuit 49, a periodic reset circuit 50, an address decode circuit 51, an LED circuit 52, a solenoid circuit 53, a voice, and the like. A synthesis circuit 54, a volume amplification circuit 55, an information output circuit 56, a lamp circuit 57, a power supply circuit 58, an LCD display device 35, and a normal symbol display unit (LED display) 100 are included.

  The basic circuit 46 controls various devices of the pachinko gaming machine according to the control program. Inside the main basic circuit 46, a ROM (Read Only Memory) storing a control program, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) for performing a control operation in accordance with the control program, and a CPU work memory RAM (Random Access Memory), an I / O (Input / Output) port, and a clock generation circuit are provided. In this embodiment, in particular, the CPU is composed of an MPU (Microprocessors Unit) composed of a semiconductor chip. A detailed illustration of the internal configuration of the basic circuit 46 is omitted.

The input circuit 47 includes a starting ball detector 6 for detecting a hit ball that has won a winning opening 5, and a winning ball detector 10 for detecting a hit ball that has won a large winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 4. A specific ball detector 9 for detecting a hit ball that has won a specific area provided in a predetermined area of the big prize opening, and a passage switch 104 for detecting the passing of the hit ball are connected. The input circuit 47 transmits the detection signal output from each detector to the basic circuit 46.

  Further, the input circuit 47 receives hitting ball signals A and B from a winning ball number control board (not shown) for controlling the number of winning balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a hit ball. If the winning ball signal A is turned on, it means that the number of prize balls to be paid out is 17, and if the winning ball signal B is turned on, it means that the number of prize balls to be paid out is five. The hit ball signal common is a common signal.

  The LCD circuit 48 is a circuit for driving and controlling the LCD display device 35 included in the variable display device 24 in accordance with a control signal output from the basic circuit 46. The signals transmitted from the LCD circuit 48 to the LCD display device 35 include CD0 to CD7 as command signals and INT as an initialization signal. Further, signal lines connecting the LCD circuit 48 and the LCD display device 35 include a + 13V line for supplying power, a + 5V line, a −8V line, a −20V line, and a GND line as a ground signal line. There is.

  The LCD display device 35 receives command signals CD0 to CD7 output from the LCD circuit 48, and performs control for generating image data in response to the received command, and the CPU receives the signal. A ROM (not shown) that stores a control program for designating image data corresponding to the command and controlling the operation of the CPU, and generating image data designated by the CPU based on the ROM program An LCD control circuit configured by a VDP (Video Display Processor) and the like, and an LCD display unit for displaying an image generated by the VDP are included.

  The LED circuit 52 includes a start memory LED 33, a decoration LED 28a, 28b, a decoration LED 27, a decoration LED 29, a decoration LED 31, a decoration LED 30, a V display LED 20, a normal symbol display unit (LED display) 100, a start memory LED 101, and a decoration LED 12. Connected. The LED circuit 52 controls the lighting state of each LED according to the control signal output from the basic circuit 46.

  The solenoid circuit 53 is a circuit for controlling the solenoid 8 and the solenoid 103 for driving the opening / closing plate 7 and the opening blade 108 of the variable winning ball apparatus 4, respectively. The solenoid circuit 53 operates the solenoid 8 or the solenoid 103 at a predetermined timing in response to the control signal output from the basic circuit 46.

  The lamp circuit 57 is connected to the side lamp 19, the rail decoration lamp 22, the windmill lamp 15, and the sleeve lamp 18. The lamp circuit 57 controls the lighting state of each lamp in accordance with the control signal output from the basic circuit 46.

  The lamp circuit 57 transmits lamp control data D0 to D3 to a decorative board (not shown) that controls the lighting state of the frame lamp (not shown). The lamp control data D0 to D3 are data for controlling the lighting state of the frame lamp, and designate the lighting state of the frame lamp at the time of big hit or when the probability changes.

  The initial reset circuit 49 is a circuit for resetting the basic circuit 46 when the power is turned on. In response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 49, the basic circuit 46 initializes the pachinko gaming machine.

The periodic reset circuit 50 is a circuit for giving a reset pulse to the basic circuit 46 periodically (for example, every 2 msec) and repeatedly executing a predetermined game control program from the top.

  The address decoding circuit 51 decodes (decodes) the address signal sent from the basic circuit 46, and selects any one of ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. included in the basic circuit 46. It is a circuit that outputs a signal.

  The prize ball number signal output circuit 105 is a circuit for transmitting a prize ball number signal to a prize ball payout control board (not shown) in response to a signal output from the basic circuit 46. The prize ball number signal output circuit 105 notifies the prize ball number by sending a combination of prize ball number signals 0 to 3 to a prize ball payout control board (not shown). Specifically, one prize ball is paid out when the prize ball number signal 0 is on, two prize balls are paid out when the prize ball number signal 1 is on, and prize balls are paid out when the prize ball number 2 is on. Is 4 and when the prize ball number signal 3 is ON, it means that 8 prize balls are paid out. Therefore, when the number of prize balls to be paid out is 5, the prize ball number signal 0 is on, the prize ball number signal 1 is off, the prize ball number signal 2 is on, and the prize ball number signal 3 is off. By receiving a combination of these prize ball number signals 0 to 3, the prize ball payout control board (not shown) can recognize that the number of prize balls to be paid out is five. Since the number of prize balls to be paid out can be notified to the prize ball payout control board by a combination of prize ball number signals, the design of the number of prize balls to be paid out can be easily changed based on the winning balls. The prize ball number signal common is a common signal.

  The voice synthesis circuit 54 creates sound effect data in response to the voice generation command signal output from the basic circuit 46, and outputs the created sound effect data to the volume amplification circuit 55. The volume amplification circuit 55 amplifies the applied sound effect data to a predetermined level and sends it to a speaker (not shown). As a result, a predetermined sound effect is generated from the speaker.

  The information output circuit 56 receives, based on the data signal given from the basic circuit 46, jackpot information for indicating information related to the occurrence of the jackpot and the occurrence information of the probability fluctuation based on the fluctuation display of the display unit 32 of the variable display device 24. Out of the probability variation information for indicating, the shortening variation information for indicating that the variable display control time of the special symbol or the normal symbol is shortened, and the number of winning balls hitting the start opening 5 This is a circuit for outputting effective start information and the like for indicating the number used for starting the variable display of symbols in the display unit 32 to a hall management computer as a host computer.

  The power supply circuit 58 is connected to an AC power supply of 24V AC, and is a circuit for supplying a plurality of types of DC voltages of + 30V, + 21V, + 12V, + 5V, + 13V, -8V, and -20V to each circuit. DC voltages of +13 V, +8 V, and −20 V generated from the power supply circuit 58 are output to the LCD display device 35.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the types and contents of random counters used for display control of special symbols in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The random counter shown in FIG. 7 is a counter that counts random numbers used for control of variable display of special symbols in the variable display device 24. In the present embodiment, five types of random counters WCRND1, WCRND_L, WCRND_C, WCRND_R, and WCRND_ACT are used. The values of these random counters are read at a predetermined timing during the pachinko game, and the variable display operation of the variable display device 24 is controlled based on the values. The processing of reading the count value of the random counter is executed by the CPU provided in the basic circuit 46 (see FIG. 5) according to the control program in the control ROM.

WCRND1 is a random counter for determining in advance whether or not a big hit will be generated as a result of the variable display of the special symbol on the variable display device 24. A procedure for determining in advance whether or not to generate a big hit is shown in FIG. WCRND1 is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds in the range of 0 to 370. Note that 0.002 seconds is an interval at which the control program is repeatedly executed in response to the periodic reset signal output from the periodic reset circuit 50 in the basic circuit 46.

  WCRND_L, WCRND_C, and WCRND_R are stopped and displayed in each of the special symbol display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side when it is determined in advance as a result of the variable symbol display of the variable display device 24 that they are not jackpots. It is a random counter for determining the type of special symbol. The count ranges of WCRND_L, WCRND_C, and WCRND_R are 0-14. WCRND_L counts up by one every 0.002 seconds. WCRND_C is executed in the remaining time of the interrupt process, and counts up one by one at a predetermined timing. WCRND_R counts up one by one when the carry of WCRND_C.

  WCRND_ACT is a random counter for determining a reach operation designation number for designating a predetermined reach operation from a plurality of reach operations. “Reach” means that if the same type of special symbols are stopped and displayed together in the left, center and right special symbol display areas, and if one special symbol of the same type is stopped and displayed, A state that occurs. There are six types of reach determined by this WCRND_ACT. Among these six types of reach, a procedure in the case of a final jackpot combination is also included. WCRND_ACT is counted up one by one at a predetermined timing in the remainder of the interrupt process in the range of 0 to 127. While there are six types of reach, the count range of WCRND_ACT is 0 to 127, so the occurrence probability can be changed according to the type of reach. That is, for example, if the count range where one reach occurs is set larger than the count range where other reach occurs, the probability of occurrence of that reach can be increased, and if it is set smaller, the probability of occurrence can be lowered. .

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing control for setting in advance whether or not to generate a big hit based on the value of the random counter. With reference to the figure, it is determined in advance whether the result of variable symbol display on the variable display device 24 is a big hit or other than big hit, and each of the left, center and right special symbol display areas The procedure for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed will be described.

  Whether to win or not is determined by determining the value of WCRND1. The range of the value of WCRND1, which is a big hit, differs between the probability change time and the normal time other than the probability change time. At normal times other than when the probability fluctuates, if the value of WCRND1 is “3”, it is determined in advance that it is a big hit, and if it is other than “3”, it is determined that it is not a big hit. When the probability changes, if the value of WCRND1 is “3”, “67”, “173”, “251”, “331”, it is determined in advance that it is a big hit, and if it is any other value, it is determined that it is not a big hit Is done. When it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the value of WCRND_L is subsequently determined to determine the type of special symbol for generating the jackpot. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not a big hit, the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side (hereinafter referred to as the following) are determined by determining the values of WCRND_L, WCRND_C, and WCRND_R. Each type of “stop symbol” is determined. If the special symbol combination array determined based on the values of WCRND_L, WCRND_C, and WCRND_R happens to be a special symbol combination that is a big hit, it is “1” from the value of WCRND_C. Is adjusted to stop display with a special symbol combination array that is forcibly removed.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the stop symbols displayed in the left, center, and right special symbol display areas and the values of the counters. The stop symbols include ten types of numbers “0” to “9” and five types of alphabets “X”, “F”, “G”, “P”, and “R”. The value “0” of WCRND_C and WCRND_R corresponds to “X” of the alphabet symbol. Similarly, the value “1” corresponds to the numeric symbol “0”, the values “2” to “9” correspond to the numeric symbols “2” to “9”, and the value “10” corresponds to the alphabet symbol “0”. F ", the value" 11 "corresponds to the numeric symbol" 1 "," 12 "corresponds to the alphabet symbol" G ", the value" 13 "corresponds to the alphabet symbol" P "," 14 " Corresponds to the alphabet symbol “R”. The correspondence between the value of WCRND_L and the stop symbol is slightly different from the correspondence between the values of WCRND_C and WCRND_R and the stop symbol. The value “0” of WCRND_L corresponds to the alphabet symbol “X”, and similarly, the value “1” corresponds to the numeric symbol “0”, the value “2” corresponds to the alphabet symbol “G”, and the value “3” corresponds to the numeric symbol “3”, the value “4” corresponds to the numeric symbol “4”, the value “5” corresponds to the numeric symbol “5”, and the value “6” corresponds to the numeric symbol “7”. ”, The value“ 7 ”corresponds to the numeric symbol“ 6 ”, the value“ 8 ”corresponds to the numeric symbol“ 1 ”, the value“ 9 ”corresponds to the numeric symbol“ 8 ”, and the value“ 10 ”. ”Corresponds to the alphabet symbol“ R ”, the value“ 11 ”corresponds to the numeric symbol“ 9 ”, the value“ 12 ”corresponds to the alphabet symbol“ F ”, and the value“ 13 ”corresponds to the alphabet symbol“ Z ”. Correspondingly, the value “14” corresponds to the alphabet symbol “P”.

  The fifteen types of stop symbols are variably displayed in the special symbol display area of the display unit 32. As a result of the variability display, if the left, center, and right stop symbols are all of the same type, a big hit occurs.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the control of the special symbol variation display on the display unit 32 will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of variation states of special symbols. There are 16 types of variation states A to K in the variation state of the special symbol. In the fluctuation state A, special symbols are variably displayed at a constant speed. Specifically, one symbol fluctuates within 16.7 ms. In the fluctuation state B, the speed is gradually reduced and the fluctuation is finally stopped. In this fluctuation state B, fluctuations for three symbols are performed. In the fluctuation state C, the special symbol is gradually decelerated. In the fluctuation state C, fluctuations for three symbols are performed. In the variation state D, the special symbol is varied at a constant speed. Specifically, one symbol fluctuates during 333.3 ms, and one cycle is 5.000 seconds. In the fluctuation state E, the special symbol is finally stopped by gradually decelerating. In the fluctuation state E, fluctuation for one symbol is performed. In the fluctuating state F, the special symbol is gradually stopped and finally the special symbol is stopped. In the fluctuation state F, fluctuation for one symbol is performed. In the fluctuation state G, the special symbol is gradually decelerated. In the fluctuation state G, fluctuation for one symbol is performed. In the fluctuation state H, the special symbol is finally stopped by gradually accelerating and decelerating. In the fluctuation state I, the special symbol is gradually decelerated and finally the special symbol is stopped. In the fluctuation state J, the vehicle is gradually accelerated and decelerated. In the variation state J, a variation of 4.875 symbols is performed. In the fluctuation state K, the special symbol is finally stopped by reversing and gradually decelerating.

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are timing charts showing the control procedure of the special symbol variation display at the time of non-reach or non-reach deviation (hereinafter referred to as “at the time of miss”). Note that the time management data of each timing chart shown below is stored in the RAM time table of the basic circuit 46. Referring to FIG. 11, when a hit ball is won at starter 5 (see FIG. 1), the winning ball is detected by starter detector 6 (see FIG. 1). At the timing when the detection pulse rises, the values of WCRND1 and WCRND_L are extracted by the CPU of the basic circuit 46 (see FIG. 6) and stored in the RAM.

Subsequently, the CPU reads the value of WCRND1 stored in the RAM at the timing of the detection pulse falling 0.002 seconds after the hitting of the hitting ball at the start port 5 is detected, and sets the read value. Based on this, it is determined in advance whether or not the result of the variable display is a big hit. The process for determining in advance whether or not to win is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. After reading the value of WCRND1 and performing the determination process, in this case, the time is out of order, so that the CPU executes WCRND_C,
And the value of WCRND_R. Further, when reach is established by the extracted WCRND_C, WCRND_R, and the previously extracted WCRND_L value, the value of WCRND_ACT is extracted.

  At the time of loss, the specific procedure for displaying the change of the left, center and right stop symbols is as follows. The basic circuit 46 sends a control command to the LCD circuit 48 based on the determination result by the CPU, and the LCD circuit 48 outputs a display control signal to the LCD display device 35 based on the control command. As a result, when 0.004 seconds elapse after the winning of the hitting ball at the starting port 5 is detected on the display unit 32, the special symbol variation display is started in the left, center and right special symbol display areas. The

  In the special symbol display area on the left side, if the above-described shortening condition for shortening the variable symbol display control time is not satisfied, a constant speed is obtained from the variation state A display control for 4.600 seconds after the variation starts. The special design changes. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 3.100 seconds in the normal time, and is shortened to 1.000 seconds when the probability changes. At the time when the fluctuation display of the fluctuation state A is completed, the symbol three symbols before the symbol pattern of the stop symbol (hereinafter referred to as “scheduled stop symbol”) determined in advance by the value of WCRND_L is set at the stop position. Then, display control of the fluctuation state B is performed. The display control of the fluctuation state B is performed for 1.250 seconds, and during that time, three symbols are changed, and finally the scheduled stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the special symbol display area on the right side, if the shortening condition is not satisfied, the special symbol fluctuates at a constant speed by the display control of the fluctuation state A for 5.850 seconds after starting the fluctuation. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 4.350 seconds in the normal time, and is shortened to 2.250 seconds when the probability changes. When the variation display of the variation state A is completed, the symbol three symbols before the stop symbol arrangement determined in advance by the value of WCRND_R is set at the stop position, and then the display control of the variation state B is performed. It is. The display control of the fluctuation state B is performed for 1.250 seconds, and during that time, three symbols are changed, and finally the scheduled stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the variation of the middle symbol in the central special symbol display area will be described. In the middle symbol variation, the display control procedure differs between when the reach is not established (other than the reach) and when the reach is established. Further, when the reach is established, the special symbol variation is displayed so that one of the six reach forms of reach 1 to reach 6 is selected according to a predetermined condition described later.

  First, cases other than reach will be described. In cases other than reach, if the shortening condition is not satisfied, the symbol changes at a constant speed by display control of the fluctuation state A for 7.100 seconds after the fluctuation starts. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.600 seconds in the normal time, and is shortened to 3.500 seconds when the probability changes. After the variation display of the variation state A is completed, the symbol is varied by the display control of the variation state B for 0.850 seconds and is stopped. In the variation state B, as in the variation display on the left and right sides, the symbol three symbols before the scheduled stop symbol is set at the stop position, and then the three symbols are varied, and finally the scheduled stop symbol Is stopped.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the change of the middle symbol when the reach is established will be described. As the reach operation at the time of disconnection, there are six types of reach modes of reach 1 to reach 6. The selection of the reach mode will be described later with reference to FIGS.

First, the reach 1 will be described. In reach 1, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the special symbol is changed with a constant measure by the display control of the fluctuation state A for 7.100 seconds after the change of the special symbol is started. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds in normal time. If the shortening condition is satisfied when the probability changes, the reach is not satisfied. Note that this time is 7.790 seconds when spin occurs when the shortening condition is satisfied. After the variation display by the variation state A is performed, the symbol 4 symbols before the reach symbol is set at the stop position. Thereafter, the fluctuation display of the fluctuation state C is performed for 5.664 to 10.340 seconds, and fluctuations for 17 to 31 symbols are performed. Next, the display control of the variation state E is performed for 1.184 seconds, and after one symbol of variation is performed, the scheduled stop symbol is finally stopped and displayed.

  Next, the reach 2 and the reach 3 will be described. The reach 2 and the reach 3 have different display states on the display unit 32, but the display control timing is the same, so the display states are controlled at the same timing. As a result, the capacity of time management data (time table) in the basic circuit 46 can be reduced, a RAM having a smaller storage capacity can be used, and the cost can be reduced. In reach 2 and reach 3, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the variation of the special symbol is started. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied at the normal time, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A is performed, the symbol four symbols before the reach symbol is set, and variation for three symbols is performed by the display control of the variation state C for 0.420 seconds. Next, display control of the fluctuation state D is performed for 14.675 to 15.340 seconds, and fluctuations for 44 to 46 symbols are performed. Next, the display control of the variation state E is performed for 1.184 seconds, and during that time, the variation for one symbol is performed, and finally the stop symbol determined in advance is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the reach 4 will be described. In reach 4, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the variation of the special symbol is started. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied at the normal time, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. If the spin is specified when the shortening condition is not satisfied, this time is 7.790 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A is performed, the symbol four symbols before the reach symbol is set, and the display control of the variation state C is performed for 0.420 seconds, and the variation for three symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state D is performed for 14.672 seconds, and the variation for 44 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state F is performed for 2.660 seconds, and after the variation display for one symbol is performed, the stop symbol stop display finally determined in advance is performed.

  Next, the reach 5 will be described. In the reach 5, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the variation of the symbol is started. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied at the normal time, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. Further, when the spin condition is specified when the shortening condition is not satisfied, this time is 7.790 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A is performed, the symbols in front of the four symbols of the reach symbol are set, the display control of the variation state C is performed for 0.420 seconds, and the variation for three symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state D is performed for 13.670 seconds, and the variation for 41 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state G is performed for 0.384 seconds, and the variation for one symbol is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state H is performed for 2.354 to 3.390 seconds, and after the variation for 3 to 5 symbols is performed, the stop symbol stop display determined in advance is finally displayed.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are timing charts showing the control procedure of the special symbol variation display when the big hit is generated (hereinafter referred to as “big hit”). At the timing when the hitting ball is won at the start opening 5 and the detection pulse rises, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 extracts the respective values to WCRND1 and WCRND2 and stores them in the RAM.

  Subsequently, the CPU reads in advance the value of WCRND1 stored in the RAM at the timing of the falling edge of the detection pulse 0.002 seconds after the start winning is detected, and determines whether or not to make a big hit. To do. In the case of this timing chart, the range of the value of WCRND1 that is a big hit is different between the probability variation time and the normal time. In the normal case, if the value of WCRND1 is “7”, it is determined in advance that it is a big hit. In the case of probability fluctuation, if the value of WCRND1 is any one of “3”, “67”, “173”, “251”, and “331”, it is determined in advance that it is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the CPU continues to extract the value of WCRND_ACT.

  Next, a specific procedure of variable display performed in each of the special symbol display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side at the time of big hit will be described. After the control procedure for the left symbol and right symbol variation display, the jackpot symbol determined in advance by the value of WCRND_L is stopped and displayed after the control procedure similar to that at the time of losing. In the case of the big hit, the display control procedure differs between when the reach is not established and when the reach is established, as in the case of a loss. In cases other than the reach, after the same control procedure as in the case of the loss, the display is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol determined in advance by the value of WCRND_L. Next, the change in the medium symbol when the reach is established will be described below for each reach type with reference to FIG.

  First, the reach 1 will be described. In the reach 1, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the special symbol variation is started, that is, from the point of E. If a “spin” operation described later is designated, this time is 9.290 seconds. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. If the spin is specified when the shortening condition is satisfied, the time is 7.790 seconds. After the change display of the change state A is performed, the symbol 4 symbols before the reach symbol is set at the point of time F, and the display control of the change state C is performed for 0.420 seconds, and the change for the three symbols is performed. It is. Next, the display control of the variation state D is performed for 10.006 seconds, and the variation for 30 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state E is performed for 1.184 seconds, and after one symbol of variation is performed, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed.

  Next, the reach 2 and the reach 3 will be described. Similarly to the reach 2 and reach 3 at the time of loss, the reach 2 and reach 3 at the time of big hit are different in display contents but have the same variation time, so the display state is controlled by the same timing. In reach 2 and reach 3, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the variation of the special symbol is started. If spin is designated, the time is 9.290 seconds. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. When the shortening condition is satisfied and the spin is designated, the time is 7.790 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A is performed, after the symbol of 4 symbols in front of the reach symbol is set at the time point A, the display control of the variation state D is performed for 15.006 seconds, and the variation of 45 symbols is performed. Done. Next, the display control of the variation state E is performed for 1.184 seconds, and after the variation for one symbol is performed, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed.

Next, the reach 4 will be described. In the reach 4, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the variation of the special symbol is started. If spin is designated, this time is 9.290 seconds. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. When the shortening condition is satisfied and the spin is designated, it is 7.790 seconds. After the change display of the change state A is performed, after 4 symbols of the reach design are set at the time of e, the change display of the change state C is displayed for 0.420 seconds, and the change of 3 designs is displayed. Done. Next, the display control of the variation state D is performed for 13.670 seconds, and the variation for 41 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state G is performed for 0.384 seconds, and the variation for one symbol is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state H is performed for 2.354 to 3.390 seconds, and after the variation for 3 to 5 symbols is performed, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed.

  Next, the reach 6 will be described. In the reach 6, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the variation of the special symbol is started. If spin is specified, this time is 9.290 seconds. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. If the spin is specified when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is 7.790 seconds. After the change display of the change state A, at the time of (f), the symbols that are four symbols before the reach symbol are set, the display control of the change state C is performed for 0.420 seconds, and the change for three symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state D is performed for 13.670 seconds, and the variation for 41 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state G is performed for 0.384 seconds, and the variation for one symbol is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state J is performed for 2.306 seconds, and the variation for 4.875 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the fluctuation state K is performed for 1.234 seconds, the special symbols for 0.875 symbols are reversely rotated, and finally the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing a temporal relationship between the end of the special symbol variation display and the opening / closing / closing of the opening / closing plate 7 serving as a special winning opening. The display of the special symbol on the display unit 32 is started, the special symbol on the left side is stopped, then the special symbol on the right side is stopped, and the central special symbol is finally stopped. When the second elapses, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made by checking a hit flag that is set when the big hit occurs. If it is a big hit, it is determined whether or not the value of WCRND_L extracted at the same timing as WCRND1 corresponds to the probability variation symbol. If the combination of the stop symbols is a big hit with three symbols of the same type, the winning prize opening is opened when 7.300 seconds have elapsed since the above determination. The open state of the big winning opening ends when 29.5 seconds elapse or ten hitting balls are awarded in the big winning opening, whichever comes first. In addition, when the big prize opening is in an open state, if there is a V prize, the special prize opening is again in an open state when 2.000 seconds have passed since the end of the open state. As described above, the reason why the continuous operation effective time is set to 2.000 seconds is to secure a time for relieving the hit ball that is won just before the opening / closing plate 7 is closed.

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing a temporal relationship between opening / closing of the opening / closing plate 7 serving as a prize winning opening and the start of the special symbol variation display on the display unit 32 of the next round. If there is a start-up memory at the time when a particular game state of a certain time is finished and the open prize-winning opening is closed, the start-up memory is stored when 13.002 seconds have elapsed. The process for displaying the variation of the special symbol based on the next time is started. When the processing is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 reads and determines the value of WCRND1 and the value of WCRND_L. These processes are the same as the processes performed by detecting the falling edge of the detection pulse for hitting the hitting ball at the starting port 5 in the timing charts of FIGS. Further, the subsequent control procedure of the special symbol variation display is as shown in FIGS.

FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the temporal relationship between the end of the special symbol variation display of one time and the start of the next special symbol variation display. One time special symbol display is started, the left special symbol is stopped, then the right special symbol is stopped, and finally the central special symbol is stopped and the variable display is ended. When the second elapses, the reading is determined in the same manner as described above. If the combination of the stop symbols is other than the big hit where three symbols of the same type are not arranged, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory. If there is a start memory, it is 0 from the time of the determination process. When .002 seconds have elapsed, processing for performing the next fluctuation display based on the start-up memory is started. When the processing is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 reads and determines the value of WCRND1 and the value of WCRND_L. The above processing corresponds to the processing performed at the timing when the detection pulse for hitting the hitting ball at the starting port 5 in the timing charts shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 falls, and the special symbol performed subsequently. The control procedure of the fluctuation display is as shown in FIGS.

  Next, display control of the normal symbol display unit 100 will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the types and contents of random counters for counting random numbers used for normal symbol display control. In this embodiment, two types of random counters, WCRND2 and WCRND_F, are used. The values of these random counters are read at a predetermined timing during the pachinko game, and the variable display operation of the normal symbol display unit 100 is controlled based on the values. The processing of reading the count value of the random counter is executed by the CPU provided in the basic circuit 46 (see FIG. 5) according to the control program in the control ROM.

  WCRND2 is a random counter for pre-determining whether or not a hit is generated as a result of the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display unit 100. The procedure for determining in advance whether or not to generate a hit is shown in FIG. WCRND2 is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds in the range of 3-13. Note that 0.002 seconds is an interval at which the control program is repeatedly executed in response to the periodic reset signal output from the periodic reset circuit 50 in the basic circuit 46.

  WCRND_F is a random counter for determining the type of the normal symbol to be stopped when it is determined in advance as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 100 that it will not be a win. The count range of WCRND_F is 0 to 5, and is counted up one by one at a predetermined timing by being executed in the remaining time of the interrupt process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control for setting in advance whether or not to generate a hit based on the value of the random counter. With reference to the same figure, the procedure for determining in advance whether or not to win the result of the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display unit 100 and determining the type of the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed will be described. To do.

  Whether or not to win is determined by determining the value of WCRND2. The range of the value of WCRND2 that is a hit differs between the probability variation time and the normal time. In normal times, if the value of WCRND2 is “3”, it is determined in advance that it is a hit, and if it is any value other than “13” in the case of probability fluctuation, it is determined in advance. When it is determined to win, the winning symbol is forcibly set. The winning symbol is the alphabet symbol “F”. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is other than winning, the stop symbol is determined by determining the value of WCRND_F that is subsequently executed in the surplus interrupt processing time and counted up. When the value of WCRND_F is a value that designates a normal symbol that is a chance, the stop symbol is forcibly set to the numeric symbol “0”.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the stop symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 100 and the value of each counter. The stop symbol includes five types of numeric symbols “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” and one type of alphabet symbol “F”. The value “0” of WCRND_F corresponds to the numeric symbol “0”. Similarly, the value “1” corresponds to the numeric symbol “2”, the value “2” corresponds to the numeric symbol “4”, the value “3” corresponds to the numeric symbol “6”, and the value “4”. "Corresponds to the numeric symbol" 8 ", and the value" 5 "corresponds to the alphabet symbol" F ".

  The six types of stop symbols are variably displayed in the normal symbol display area of the normal symbol display unit 100. If the result of the variability display is a symbol of “F”, a hit occurs.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display order and period of the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display unit 100. Referring to FIG. 21, the normal symbol is variably displayed with the order of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “F” as one cycle. The display time for one symbol is 0.040 seconds, and one period is 0.240 seconds. In the normal symbol display unit 100, the normal symbol is changed and displayed in this cycle during a normal symbol variable display control time to be described later. Then, the stop symbol that fluctuates and stops immediately before the predetermined variable variation time is replaced with the above-described predetermined symbol that is not related to the cycle, thereby stopping at the scheduled stop symbol. It should be noted that since the display time of one symbol is set to a very short time of 0.040 seconds, even if the stop symbol is a symbol that does not coincide with the above-mentioned cycle, an unnatural impression is given to the player. Absent.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the control of the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display unit 100 will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing a control procedure of normal symbol variation display. The time management data in the timing chart shown below is stored in the time table of the basic circuit 46ROM. Referring to FIG. 22, when the hit ball passes through the gate of pass switch 104 (see FIG. 1), the pass is detected by pass switch 104. At the timing when the detection pulse rises, the values of WCRND2 and WCRND_F are extracted by the CPU of the basic circuit 46 (see FIG. 5) and stored in the RAM.

  Subsequently, the CPU reads and reads the value of WCRND2 stored in the RAM at the timing of the detection pulse falling 0.002 seconds after it is detected that the hit ball has passed through the gate of the passage switch 104. Based on the obtained value, it is determined in advance whether or not to win the result of the variable display. The process of determining in advance whether or not to win is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. When the value of WCRND2 is read and judged, the CPU sets the stop symbol to “F” when hitting. Alternatively, at the time of deviation, the value of WCRND_F is read, and the stop symbol is set based on the read value of WCRND_F. Note that. When the read WCRND_F value designates “F”, which is a symbol by chance, the stop symbol is forcibly set to “0”. The specific procedure for displaying the change of the stop symbol is as follows. The basic circuit 46 sends a control command to the LED circuit 50 based on the determination result by the CPU, and the LED circuit 50 outputs a display control signal to the normal symbol display unit 100 based on the control command. As a result, in the normal symbol display unit 100, normal symbol variation display is started when 0.004 seconds have elapsed since it was detected that the hit ball passed through the gate of the passage switch 104. After the normal symbol change starts, the scheduled stop symbol is stopped and displayed after 29.000 seconds have elapsed in normal time and after 5.000 seconds have elapsed in probability variation.

FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the temporal relationship between the end of the normal symbol variation display and the opening / closing of the opening blade piece 102 provided in the vicinity of the starting port 5. The timing chart is different between the probability variation time and the normal time. First, a description will be given from the normal time shown in the upper part of FIG. The normal symbol display unit 100 starts the normal symbol variation display, and when the variation display is completed, whether or not the hit is detected is confirmed by checking the normal symbol process flag set when the hit occurs. Determined. If the stop symbol is a hit, the opening blade piece 102 enters the open state when 0.500 seconds have elapsed since the determination. The open state of the open blade 102 ends when 0.500 seconds have elapsed. If there is a normal symbol start memory at the time of opening, processing for displaying the next normal symbol variation display based on the start memory is started when 1.002 seconds have passed since the normal symbol stop. Is done. When the process is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 reads and determines the value of WCRND2. These processes are the same as the processes performed by the fall of the detection pulse detected when the hit ball passes through the gate of the passage switch 104 in the timing chart of FIG. Further, the control procedure for the subsequent normal symbol variation display is as shown in FIG. Next, a timing chart when the probability changes will be described. At the time of the probability change, after the normal symbol change display is started in the normal symbol display unit 100, it is determined in the same manner as in the normal time whether or not the change display ends. If the stop symbol is a hit, the opening blade piece 102 enters the open state when 0.500 seconds have elapsed since the determination. The opening state of the opening blade piece is temporarily stopped when 2.900 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening, and is again opened when 2.000 seconds have elapsed from the end of opening. The opening state ends when 900 seconds have elapsed. In addition, when there is a normal symbol start memory at the time of opening, in order to perform the next normal symbol variation display based on the start memory at the time when 8.302 seconds have passed since the normal symbol variation stop. The process is started. When the process is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 reads and determines the value of WCRND2 as in the normal case.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a temporal relationship between the end of the normal symbol variation display of a certain time and the start of the next normal symbol variation display. When the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started once and the fluctuation display stops, it is determined whether or not it is the same as described above. If it is not a hit, it is determined whether or not there is a start-up memory when 1.000 seconds have passed since the normal symbol fluctuation stop. When there is a start memory, when 0.002 seconds have elapsed since the determination, that is, when 1.002 seconds have elapsed since the stop of the normal symbol fluctuation, a process for performing a variation display based on the start memory is performed. Be started. When the processing is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 reads and determines the value of WCRND2. When 0.002 seconds have elapsed after the start of processing, that is, when 1.004 seconds have elapsed since the change stop of the normal symbol, the change of the normal symbol starts.

  Next, display control of the decoration LED 28a and the decoration LED 28b will be described. FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing a temporal relationship between the fluctuation / stop of the symbol and the fluctuation / stop of the decoration LEDs 28a and 28b. In the figure, the decoration LEDs 28a and 28b are represented as decoration LED B. The display of the special symbol on the display unit 32 is started, the symbol on the left side is stopped, the symbol on the right side is stopped, and finally, the central symbol is stopped and the variation state is finished. When the time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the value of WCRND_KZU, which will be described later, is extracted, and at the same time, the decoration LEDs 28a and 28b are variably displayed for 7.000 seconds, and are further variably displayed for 0 to 0.200 seconds, and the display positions are 0 to 2 positions After the change, the change display is stopped.

  Next, the decoration WCRND_KZU will be described in detail. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of WCRND_KZU. WCRND_KZU is a decoration LED display random counter for determining the display state of the decoration LEDs 28a and 28b. The count range of WCRND_KZU is 0 to 9, and is counted up by one every predetermined time within the remaining time of interrupt processing.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the count value of WCRND_KZU and the display mode of the decoration LEDs 28a and 28b. In the figure, the decoration LED 28a is indicated by the decoration LED B1, and the decoration LED 28b is indicated by the decoration LED B2. When the count value of WCRND_KZU is 0 to 3, both the decoration LED B1 and the decoration LED B2 are turned off. When the value of WCRND_KZU is 4 to 6, the decoration LED B1 is turned on and the characters “WINNER” are displayed, while the decoration LED B2 is turned off. When the value of WCRND_KZU is 7 to 9, the decoration LED B1 is turned off, while the decoration LED B2 is turned on, and the characters “CRUSH” are displayed.

Next, the shortening condition for shortening the variable symbol display control time of the special symbol in the variable display device 24 will be described in detail. First, in the present embodiment, as described above, it is determined whether or not the variable display control time can be shortened according to the number of stored start-ups at the time of starting the symbols in the variable display device 24. In normal times, the variable display control time is shortened if there are four start memories, and in the case of probability fluctuation, the variable display control time is shortened if the number of start memories is two or more. . Specifically, the number of starting winning prizes is stored in a winning memory counter stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46, and the shortening condition check value stored in the RAM is compared with the value of the winning memory counter. By determining, it is determined whether or not to shorten the variable display control time. The shortening condition check value is configured so that different values are set for the normal time and the probability fluctuation time. In the normal condition, 4 is set for the shortening condition check value, and 2 is set for the shortening condition check value for the probability fluctuation. Is done. Whether or not the variable display control time is to be shortened is determined by comparing the value of the winning prize memory counter with the shortening condition check value every time the change of the symbol in the variable display device 24 starts.

  Next, another embodiment of the shortening condition for shortening the variable display control time of the special symbol in the variable display device 24 will be described. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fourth embodiment regarding the shortening condition. In the second embodiment, the variable display control time is shortened by the shortening condition shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 28A, start winnings A, B, C,... Based on these start winnings, symbol variations A, B, C,... In the variable display device 24 are performed. In the figure, the rise of the start winning pulse indicates that the start winning A, B, C,... Further, in correspondence with the respective start winnings, the time from the rising to the falling of the symbol variation pulse indicates from the start to the stop of the special symbol variable display in the variable display device 24. Therefore, for example, the variation of the symbol based on the start winning A corresponds to the variation A of the symbol. Also, symbol variations C and D indicate that the variable display control time is shortened.

  First, based on the start winning A, for example, 1 is stored as the start memory number at the time of the first change (start memory number at the n-th change). As soon as the start-up memory is performed, the symbol variation A starts based on the memory, and after the symbol variation A starts, the number of starting memories becomes 1 to 0. When the start prizes B and C are generated while the symbol variation A is being performed, the symbol variation A is completed, and the starting memory number becomes 2 at the start point when the symbol variation B is started. . That is, 2 is stored as the starting memory number at the time of the second fluctuation. If the number of starting memories at the time when the second symbol variation is performed and the number of starting memories at the previous variation are equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the second symbol variation is shortened. In the case of the second embodiment, the predetermined number is conditioned to 4 at normal times, and the predetermined number is conditioned to 2 when probability changes. The starting memory number at the time of change of the symbol B is 2, and the starting memory number at the time of the previous change (first time) is 1. Therefore, the variation B of the symbol is not shortened.

  If the start winnings D and E are generated while the symbol variation B is being performed, the number of start memories becomes 3 at the time of starting when the symbol variation C is started. Since the number of starting memories at the time of the last (second) symbol variation is 2, as described above, the symbol variation C is shortened as shown in the diagram at the probability variation. In the same manner, the symbols are changed based on the start prizes D, E,. As described above, in the second embodiment, the start memory number at the n-th start time and the start memory number at the (n−1) -th start time are the values at the normal time and at the time of probability fluctuation. The variable display control time is shortened when the difference is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. The predetermined value determined in advance in the second embodiment is, for example, 4 at normal times and 2 at probability fluctuation.

According to the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment (this embodiment), not only at the start memory number at the start time when the current symbol variation starts but also at the previous start time. It is determined whether or not the variation of the symbol is to be reduced in consideration of the starting memory number. Therefore, for example, even if there are frequent start winnings only during a certain time of symbol change, if the start memory immediately before the start of the change is small, the shortening is not performed. Therefore, the shortening is performed only when the state in which the start memory is large continuously occurs.

  FIG. 28B shows a third embodiment of the shortening condition for shortening the special symbol variable display control time. In the third embodiment, the starting memory number at the time of starting when the change of the symbol is started and the starting memory number at the time of starting winning that causes the change of the symbol are determined in advance. If it is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the variable display control time is shortened. The predetermined value is different between the normal time and the probability fluctuation, and each value is the same as in the second embodiment.

  In FIG. 28B, for example, the start memory number at the time when the start prize D is generated is 2 (start memory number at the n-th start prize) due to the start prize C and the start prize D. Since the symbol variation B based on the start prize B is performed when the start prize D is generated, the start prize B is not counted as the number of moving memories at the time of the start prize D. Then, the number of start winning memories when the symbol variation D is started based on the starting winning D becomes 2 by the start winning E and the symbol variation C generated so far (starting memory at the start of the n-th start). number). Therefore, the variable display control time of the symbol variation D is shortened when the probability variation occurs.

  FIG. 28C shows a fourth embodiment regarding the shortening condition for shortening the special symbol variable display control time. In the fourth embodiment, the time tn from the start winning time until the change of the symbol can be started based on the start winning is based on a predetermined shortening reference time (shortening reference value) ta. If the value is larger, the variable display control time is shortened. In FIG. 28 (c), the up arrows indicate the time points at which the start winnings A to G are generated, corresponding to the changes in the symbols that are started based on the respective starting winnings. The left and right double arrows show the length of time from the start winning point to the start of the change of the symbol based on the start winning. In particular, the cross point of A immediately changes the symbol based on the start winning A. Indicates that it has started. Further, there is shown a graph in which the respective time lengths indicated by the left and right arrows and the shortened reference value ta are compared, and based on the fact that the time lengths C, D, E are larger than ta, Variations C, D, and E have their variable display control time shortened. According to the fourth embodiment, since it is determined whether or not the variable display control time is to be shortened based on the start waiting time from the start winning to the start of the change of the symbol based on the starting winning, it is further reduced. Can be performed effectively. That is, when the start standby time is larger than the shortening reference value ta, the time is always shortened, so that the variable display control time is compared with the first to third embodiments described above. The rate of shortening increases.

  In the fourth embodiment, the shortened reference value ta is different between the normal time and the probability fluctuation time. When the shortened reference value ta is set to the same value during normal times and during probability fluctuations, the following problems may occur. In other words, if you want to always make the start winning control time from start winning to start stopping (start standby time + variable display control time) after starting the fluctuation of the pattern based on the starting win The shortened reference value ta must be set in accordance with at least the probability variation when the variable display control time after shortening is shorter than in the normal time. For example, when it is desired to adjust the start winning control time to be at least 5 seconds, the variable display control time shortened in the normal time is 4 seconds, and the variable display control time shortened in the probability variation is 2 seconds. In some cases, the shortening reference value needs to be 3 seconds.

However, since the variable display control time shortened in the normal time is 4 seconds, the variable display control time in the normal time is originally intended to be designed so that the start winning control time is at most 5 seconds. There is a possibility that a problem that the start winning control time is always 7 seconds (3 seconds + 4 seconds) or more when the is shortened.

  In the fourth embodiment, since the shortened reference value at the normal time and the shortened reference value at the probability change are different, in the case of the above-described example, the shortened reference value at the normal time is set. By setting the shortened reference value at the time of 1 second and the probability variation to 3 seconds, the start winning control time is always at most 5 seconds at both the normal time and the probability variation time.

  Therefore, by making the shortened reference value different between the normal time and the probability fluctuation time, it is possible to always make the start winning control time equal to or longer than a certain time.

  A variable display control timer for measuring the time tn from the start winning time until the symbol change can be started based on the start winning is configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. The CPU in the basic circuit 46 starts the variable display control timer at the same time as the start winning occurs, and reads the timer value at the time when the change of the symbol can be started based on the start winning. When the read value is larger than the shortening reference value ta, the variable display control time is shortened. A plurality of variable display control timers are configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 so that a plurality of start winnings can be accommodated.

  Further, the shortened reference values whose values are different between the normal time and the probability fluctuation time are stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 46, respectively. The shortened reference value corresponding to each is read and compared with the timer value of the variable display control timer.

  Next, the fifth embodiment will be further described with respect to a shortening condition for shortening the special symbol variable display control time. In the fifth embodiment, it is determined whether or not to shorten the special symbol variable display control time according to the number of start winnings in the past two minutes. That is, in the fifth embodiment, the number of start winnings in the past 2 minutes becomes the shortened reference value. Whether or not to shorten the variable display control time is determined every two minutes. In the fifth embodiment, for example, the shortening reference value is set to “5” in the normal time and “10” in the probability variation, and the variable control time is set on condition that the number of start winnings is equal to or greater than each value. Shortened.

  Here, the variable display control time reduction control in the fifth embodiment will be described in more detail. When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, a time count is started in a 2-minute timer provided in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. On the other hand, the CPU provided in the basic circuit 46 counts the number of start winnings mentioned above by adding and updating the value of the start winning number check counter stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 every time a start winning occurs. To do. When the time of 2 minutes is counted by the 2-minute timer, the value of the start winning number check counter at that time is read. The read value of the start winning number check counter is compared with the shortened reference value stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 46 to determine whether or not to shorten the variable display control time for 2 minutes thereafter. After such a determination is made, the start winning number check counter is cleared. After the start winning number check counter is cleared, the start winning number is newly counted. At the same time, the timer is once cleared for 2 minutes, and the next 2 minutes start to be counted again. By repeating such an operation, the variable display control time is shortened based on the number of start winnings in the past two minutes.

According to such a configuration, the determination as to whether or not to reduce the variable display control time is made based on the number of start winnings in the past 2 minutes with reference to the time point when 2 minutes are time-counted by the 2-minute timer. Specifically, if the number of start winnings in the past 2 minutes is 10 times or more in the normal time and 5 times or more in the probability variation, the variable display control time for 2 minutes is shortened thereafter. On the contrary, if the number of start winnings in the past 2 minutes does not satisfy the shortening reference value, the variable display control time for 2 minutes is not shortened thereafter. In the fifth embodiment, whether or not to shorten the variable display control time is determined based on the number of start winnings per unit time, so that the variable display control time is adjusted more appropriately.

  Next, a screen display example of the display unit 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are screen configuration diagrams showing display examples of special symbol variation display. First, the display screen of FIG. 29A is displayed on the display unit 32. On the display unit 32, a first background image 60, a second background image 61, a first character image 62 and a second character image 63, a third character image 64, a fourth character image 65, a left symbol 66, and a right symbol 67. The middle symbol 68 is displayed. The first character image 62 is a player's racing car. The second character image 63 is a racing car corresponding to the left symbol 66. When the first character image 62 and the second character image 63 collide, the variable display of the left symbol 66 is finished, and the predetermined symbol is displayed. It is displayed as the left symbol 66. The third character image 64 is a racing car corresponding to the right symbol 67. When the first character image 62 and the third character image 64 collide, the variable display is stopped, and a predetermined symbol is displayed on the right symbol 67. Is done. The fourth character image 65 is a racing car corresponding to the middle symbol 68. When the first character image 62 and the second character image 65 collide, the variable display of the middle symbol 68 is stopped, and the predetermined symbol is displayed. The middle symbol 68 is displayed. In FIG. 29A, both the first to fourth character images 62 to 65 are in a running state, and the left symbol 66 is variably displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29B, when the race progresses and the first character image 62 collides with the second character image 63, the variable display of the left symbol 66 is stopped, and a broken line appears above the left symbol 66. The determined left symbol 66a indicated by is displayed.

  Next, referring to FIG. 29C, the determined left symbol 66a is displayed as a left symbol 66 indicated by a solid line. Next, when the race further proceeds and the first character image 62 and the third character image 64 collide with each other, the variable display of the right symbol 67 is stopped, and the determined right symbol 67a is broken on the upper side of the right symbol 67. Is displayed. Next, referring to FIG. 30A, the right symbol 67 a displayed with a broken line is displayed as a right symbol 67 with a solid line. Further, this figure shows a state where the first character image 62 is spinning. Whether or not the first character image 62 spins is determined by command data to be described later, and may not spin.

  Next, referring to FIG. 30B, when the race further proceeds and the first character image 62 and the fourth character image 65 collide, the variable display of the middle symbol 68 is stopped and the determined symbol is determined. Is displayed. In the case of this display example, the left symbol 66, the right symbol 67, and the middle symbol 68 are all "7" symbols, indicating that a big hit has occurred.

  Next, command data transmitted from the basic circuit 46 will be described. FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are explanatory diagrams showing the mode of command data transmitted from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48. The command data includes COMH, COM0 to COM6, and COMC. COMH is a command header and is fixed to “CAH”. By transmitting this COMH, the LCD display device 35 determines that command data has been sent from the basic circuit 46.

  COM0 is a main status and is a command for designating the type of display control of the display unit 32. When COM0 is “00H” to “7FH”, each display control type described below is designated. Further, “80H” to “FFH” are not used in the present embodiment.

First, when COM0 is “00H”, the screen of the display unit 32 is initialized, and control for blue-back display is designated. When COM0 is “10H”, a mode for displaying a normal demonstration screen (endless) on the display unit 32 is designated.

  When COM0 is “20H”, it is designated to perform all symbol stop processing. When “21H”, it is designated to perform all symbol variation processing. When “22H” is specified, the left symbol stop process is designated. When “23H”, the right symbol stop process is designated. When “24H” is specified, the middle symbol stop process is designated. When “25H” is specified, a normal reach process is designated. The normal reach includes three reach types of normal reach, dodge reach, and S-shaped reach, and it is specified which of the three types of reach processing is performed by COM4 described later. When “26H” is specified, a slip (return) reach process is designated. When "27H" is specified, the backfire reach process is designated. The forms of the above reach processes and the reach 1 to reach 6 shown in FIGS. 12 and 14 are as follows. That is, Reach 1 corresponds to normal reach, Reach 2 corresponds to S-shaped reach, Reach 3 corresponds to scorching reach, Reach 4 corresponds to backfire reach, Reach 5 corresponds to slip reach. , Reach 6 corresponds to return reach.

  When COM0 is “30H”, the winning demonstration screen is designated to be displayed. When COM0 is “40H” to “4FH”, the control for displaying the interval screen of each round of 1R to 16R in the specific gaming state after the big hit occurs is designated. When COM0 is “50H” to “5FH”, control for displaying each open screen of 1R to 16R in the specific gaming state is designated. The interval screen and the open screen for each round of 1R to 16R in the specific game state will be described later. When COM0 is “60H” to “62H”, control for displaying the end demonstration screens 1 to 3 is designated. The end demonstration screen will be described later with reference to FIG. When COM0 is “70H”, control for displaying a screen for notifying a failure occurring in the pachinko gaming machine is designated. The notification of the occurrence of the failure is, for example, when a winning ball is not detected by the winning ball detector 10 (see FIG. 1) within a predetermined time even though the opening / closing plate 7 is in an open state, or a winning ball This is done when the detection signal from the detector 10 is continuously generated. Thereby, the occurrence of a failure such as a clogged state in the gaming machine can be confirmed. Further, it can be found that an illegal act such as playing a game by deliberately disabling the detection function of the winning ball detector 10 is performed.

  COM1 is a command for designating a stop symbol of the left symbol in the special symbol variable display. In COM1, the upper bits 7-4 are unused, the left symbol number is specified by lower bits 3-0, and the 15 symbols are specified by "0H"-"EH".

  COM2 and COM3 are commands for designating the stop symbols of the middle symbol and the right symbol in the special symbol variation display, as in the case of COM1 described above.

  COM4 is a command for designating a reach operation. The upper bits 7 to 5 are unused. Bit 4 is a spin flag at the time of determining the second symbol, and designates not spinning when “0”, and designates spinning when “1”. Bits 3 and 2 are bits for designating the operation during reach, “00” designates normal reach, “01” designates unreachable reach, and “10” designates S-shaped reach. To do. Bits 1 and 0 are bits for designating the number of reach laps, “00” designates stop after 0 lap, “01” designates stop after 1 lap, and “10” designates stop after 2 laps. “11” designates the stop after 3 laps. Note that “11” is not actually used but is a dummy for enabling modification.

COM5 is a command for designating a reach stop operation. Bit 7 is unused. Bit 6 is a flag for designating a blinking color. “0” designates yellow and “1” designates orange. Bit 5 is a flag for designating the blinking speed, “0” designates slow blink, and “1” designates fast blink. Bit 4 is a blinking flag, “0” designates not blinking, and “1” designates blinking. Bit 3 is a flag for designating a return operation, “0” designates no return, and “1” designates return. Bits 2 to 0 are bits for designating the number of sliding symbols, “000” designates no slipping, “001” designates one symbol sliding, “010” designates two symbol sliding, “011” designates sliding of 3 symbols, “100” designates sliding of 4 symbols, “101” designates sliding of 5 symbols, and “110” designates sliding of 6 symbols. “000”, “001”, “010”, and “011” are dummy.

  COM6 is a command for designating winning number data in order to display the winning number of hitting balls on the display unit 32. In COM6, any value of “0H” to “AH” is designated, and 0 to 10 correspond to the count number. The COMC is a checksum used for preventing erroneous data from being transferred during data transfer. COMMC adds the above-mentioned data from COMH and COM0 to COM6, and a value obtained by clearing the most significant bit to 0 is set, and any value from “00H” to “7FH” is designated.

  Next, the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT and command data will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT corresponding to each condition and the command data COM0, COM4, COM5. Here, with respect to the conditions 1 to 3, referring to FIG. 34, the condition 1 is reach and the stop symbol is stopped one symbol before the jackpot symbol, and the condition 2 is reach and jackpot When the stop symbol stops at the symbol one symbol after the symbol, condition 3 indicates when the stop symbol stops at a symbol other than the front and back of the big hit symbol. Therefore, the diagram shown in FIG. 33 shows the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT and the command data at the time of disconnection, and shows the five types of reach modes of reach 1 to reach 5 described above. Each reach has a case of spinning and a case of not spinning, and these are also determined by the value of WCRND_ACT.

  Hereinafter, the case of the uppermost stage shown in FIG. 33 will be described as an example. In condition 1, when the value of WCRND_ACT is 0 to 6, reach 1 corresponds and a state with spin corresponds. The probability that this reach will occur is 7/128. Further, COM0 transferred at this time is “25H”, bit4 of COM4 is “1”, bits3 and 2 are “00”, bits1 and 0 are “01”, and COM5 Bit 6 is “1”, bit 5 is “0”, bit 4 is “1”, bit 3 is “0”, and bits 2 to 0 are “100”. Thereafter, under condition 1, the reach type and presence / absence of spin are determined by the value of WCRND_ACT, and predetermined command data COM0, COM4, and COM5 are transferred. Condition 2 is almost the same as Condition 1. Further, since condition 3 designates only reach 1, reach 2 to reach 5 are not displayed. Also, “* 1” in FIG. 33 is set to the value shown in the figure, but this bit is not actually used, and thus indicates a part where another value may be set. The same applies to FIG.

Next, the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT at the time of big hit and command data will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT at the time of big hit and the command data COM0, COM4, COM5. There are six types of reach types at the time of big hits: reach 1 to reach 6. Also in this case, there are two modes with / without spin, as described above. As an example, the case of the uppermost stage shown in FIG. 35 will be described. When the value of WCRND_ACT is 0 to 7, reach 1 corresponds and a state with spin corresponds. The probability of reaching this state is 8/128. The COM0 transferred at this time is “
COM4, bit4 of COM4 is “1”, bits3 and 2 are “00”, bits1 and 0 are “01”, bit6 of COM5 is “1”, and bit5 is “0”. And bit 4 is “1”, bit 3 is “0”, and bits 2 to 0 are “101”. Thereafter, similarly to the above, the value of WCRND_ACT is assigned corresponding to each reach type and presence / absence of spin, and predetermined command data COM0, COM4, COM5 are transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35, A reach screen corresponding to the value of WCRND_ACT is displayed on the display unit 32.

  Next, a method for transferring the command data will be described. FIG. 36 is a timing chart for explaining a command data transfer method. The basic circuit 46 issues the predetermined command to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48 to control the operation of the LCD display device 35. The command data is transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 in one direction, and the LCD display device 35 cannot transmit its own status to the basic circuit 46. However, the basic circuit 46 is configured to always issue a sequential status, and the LCD display device 35 always takes in the status, and when a status that is not currently being executed is transmitted, It is configured to execute the status that has been received. As a result, even if some trouble occurs on the LCD display device 35 side, it is always possible to return to the normal operation to capture a new status. Therefore, with the above configuration, malfunction on the LCD display device 35 side can be prevented, simple data transfer can be performed, and the circuit configuration and data bus configuration can be simplified.

  The communication of the command data is 8-bit parallel transfer, and 8-bit data is transferred by one transfer. Further, in order to transfer necessary data, one command is composed of blocks described below. First, one command is always transferred at a certain time interval. The data length and data order of the command block are the same in any sequence. Furthermore, the checksum byte COMC of the last byte described above is added to the command, so that the command can be received more reliably. The LCD display device 35 on the receiving side starts receiving a new command upon receipt of the header command COMH, and checks the command data with the COMC after receiving a specified byte. Here, the command block length is fixed at 8 bytes, the valid command data is 6 bytes, and the checksum is 1 byte.

  Referring to FIG. 36, in the command block, commands are transmitted continuously for 9 blocks, but the interval of command data is 2 ms. The signal output from the basic circuit 46 is composed of a total of nine unidirectional buses consisting of an 8-bit data line and one IND signal. When the basic circuit 46 on the transmission side outputs the command data 1 which is output data to the data line (the data line is a latch output), the IND signal is transmitted in the “H” state for 500 μs each time. Thereafter, similarly, command data 2 and command data 3 are sequentially transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35. The head of the command block is determined by the head command COMH (fixed at “0CAH”).

Next, a display example in the big hit state by the above transfer method will be described. (A) and (B) of FIG. 37 are screen configuration diagrams showing a display example in the big hit state. FIG. 37A is a demonstration screen displayed when the player is in the first specific gaming state (opening) by repeated continuation control. Referring to FIG. 37 (A), in the big hit state, a big hit symbol 71 which is a big hit symbol is displayed on the upper left of the screen, and a course diagram 72 is displayed on the upper right side of the screen. A round number 73 is displayed below. In the present embodiment, “777” is displayed as the jackpot symbol 71. In the course diagram 72, a course diagram in which 10 white circles are connected at the beginning of the jackpot is displayed, and a white circle portion is lit according to the number of winning prizes (indicated by hatching in the figure), and the number of winning prizes is notified to the player. In addition, in the round number 73, an alphabetic letter R and a number indicating the number of rounds, “1” in this case, are displayed, indicating that the display screen is a 1R (round) demonstration screen. In the above display example, the command data of the above-described COM0 and COM6 is displayed by being transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35. “50H” is designated for COM0 and “5H” is designated for COM6.

  FIG. 37 (B) is a demonstration screen displayed at an interval of transition from the 1R (round) specific game state to the 2R (round) specific game state. With reference to FIG. 37 (B), a jackpot symbol 74 is displayed at the upper left of the screen, and a round number 75 to be started is displayed in advance in the center of the screen. In the present embodiment, “777” is displayed as the jackpot symbol 74 and “2” is displayed as the number of rounds. In the above display example, the command data in which “41H” is specified in COM0 is transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35. After the display of the 2R demonstration screen (interval), the 2R demonstration screen (opening) is displayed simultaneously with the start of the second specific gaming state. The 2R demonstration screen (opening) is displayed when command data is designated and transmitted, as in the above-described demonstration screen display. Thereafter, in accordance with the repeated continuation control, the same screen display processing is performed until the 16R demonstration screen (opening) is displayed following the 16R demonstration screen (interval) at the maximum.

Next, the end demonstration screen will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39. FIG. FIG. 38 is an end demonstration screen when the final specific gaming state by the repeated continuation control ends. First, the end demonstration screen 1 will be described. Referring to FIG. 38 (B), a big hit symbol 91 that is a big hit symbol is displayed at the upper left of the screen, and the probability fluctuation occurrence scheduled number of times indicating the probability fluctuation will occur at the center of the screen. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, “777” is displayed as the jackpot symbol, and “two more times” is displayed as the estimated number of probability fluctuations. Next, the display timing of the end demonstration screen 1 will be described. Referring to the time chart of FIG. 39, the condition device operates on condition that a big hit is generated by a special or specific symbol combination. Here, the condition device represents processing for performing big hit control based on occurrence of big hit. A program for executing the processing is stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 46. In addition, the combination of the probability variation symbol which is a big hit with the probability variation symbol is that the stop symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same, and the stop symbol is “1”, “ It means a combination that is one of the numerical symbols “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”. If the jackpot is generated by the combination of the probability variation symbols, the condition device is activated and a first state advantageous to the player accompanying the jackpot is generated. At the end of the repeated continuous control in the first state, command data in which COM0 is set to “60H” is transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35, whereby the end demonstration screen 1 is displayed on the display unit 32. Is done. By displaying the end demonstration screen 1, the player is notified that two probability fluctuations will occur in the future. In other words, if the probability variation symbol is a big hit, then two probability variations are allowed. After the end demonstration screen 1 is displayed for a predetermined time, the first state changes from the first state advantageous to the player to the second state unfavorable to the player and the first probability variation occurs. When a big hit occurs in the state where the first probability fluctuation occurs, the repeated continuation control is performed again. In the repeated continuation control, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the command data in which COM0 is set to “61H” is transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35, thereby completing the end demonstration screen 2 (not shown). ) Is displayed. The end demonstration screen 2 is the same as the end demonstration screen 1 except that “one more time” is displayed at the center of the screen and that the current jackpot symbol is displayed at the upper left of the screen. is there. By displaying the end demonstration screen 2, the player is notified that the probability variation will occur once more. After the end demonstration screen 2 is displayed for a predetermined time, the second state changes as the second state is changed from the first state. If a big hit occurs in the state where the second probability fluctuation has occurred, repeated continuation control is performed again. When a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the repeated continuation control, the condition device is stopped, and the command data in which COM0 is designated as “62H” is transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the CLC display 35 to end the condition device. A demonstration screen 3 is displayed. With reference to FIG. 38A, the end demonstration screen 3 displays “END” at the center of the screen, and displays the current jackpot symbol, for example, “777” at the upper left of the screen. As a result, the player is notified that the second probability variation has been completed and that all of the scheduled probability variations have been completed. After the end demonstration screen 3 is displayed for a predetermined time, the first state is changed to the second state in which the probability variation does not occur. When the big hit that occurs when the first or second probability fluctuation is generated is due to the combination of probability fluctuation symbols, as described above, after the big hit, the second probability fluctuation occurs. In this case, at the end of the repeated continuation control based on the jackpot, the display control of the end demonstration screen 1 described above is performed. By displaying the estimated number of occurrences of probability variation on the end demonstration screen described above, the second state that is disadvantageous to the player after the first state that is advantageous to the player is accompanied by probability variation. In spite of the fact, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player accompanying the player ending the game when the first state is ended. Furthermore, the player can know in advance how many times the probability variation will occur, which is convenient for the game.

FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the control operation of the repeated continuation control and the screen displayed during the repeated continuation control. Referring to FIG. 40, when the jackpot is generated, the opening / closing plate 7 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is changed to the open state from the closed state to the display unit 32 as shown in FIG. The 1R demonstration screen (opening) shown in (5) is displayed (screen display a). Specifically, command data in which COM0 is designated as “50H” is transmitted from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48. Thereafter, the first (first round) specific gaming state occurs. In the first specific game state, a hit ball that has won a prize winning opening is detected by a winning ball detector 10 (winning ball detector). On the other hand, the hit ball that has entered the specific area is held by the ball storage member 108 (see FIG. 3) and is not detected by the specific ball detector 9. In the first specific game state, when the hit ball detection by the winning ball detector 10 is performed ten times or when a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) elapses, the first specific game state ends. The first specific game state is completed, and the opening / closing plate 7 provided in the variable winning ball device 4 is changed from the open state to the closed state. As the opening / closing plate 7 changes from the open state to the closed state, the display maintenance flag is switched from the off state to the on state. The display maintenance flag is provided in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. As the opening / closing plate 7 changes from the open state to the closed state, as described above, the winning ball held by the ball storage member 108 (see FIG. 3) is released, so that the winning ball opened by the ball storage member 108 is released. Is detected by a specific ball detector 9 (specific sphere detector). The display maintenance flag is kept on for a time T2 from when the opening / closing plate 7 is closed until the specific ball detector 9 finishes detecting the winning ball. While the display maintenance flag is kept on, the 1R (round) demonstration screen (opening) is continuously displayed despite the end of the first game state. By the function of the display maintenance flag, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the image display is interrupted until the special ball detector 9 detects the winning ball after the first special game state is completed. At the timing when the hitting winning of the hitting ball is detected by the specific ball detector 9, the display maintenance flag is turned from on to off, and the 2R (round) demonstration screen (interval) shown in FIG. 37 (B) is displayed. The Specifically, when the specific ball detector 9 has finished detecting the hit of the hit ball, a command signal in which COM0 is designated as “41H” is sent from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48. Sent. Next, after the 2R (round) demonstration screen (interval) is displayed for a time T3, the open / close plate 7 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the second (second round). A specific gaming state occurs. When the second specific gaming state occurs, the 2R (round) demonstration screen (interval) is displayed instead of the 2R (round) demonstration screen (interval). Specifically, when the time T3 has elapsed after the demonstration screen (interval) of the 2R (round) starts to be displayed, COM0 is “51H” from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48. The command data specified in is sent. In accordance with the procedure described above, when there is a hit of a hit in a specific area during each specific game state, repeated continuation control of up to 16 times (16 rounds) and screen display associated therewith are performed. After the maximum 16th specific gaming state has occurred, the opening / closing plate 7 is closed when the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied, and the final specific gaming state ends. The display maintenance flag is switched from the off state to the on state at the timing when the last specific gaming state ends, that is, the timing when the opening / closing plate 7 changes from the open state to the closed state. The hit ball that has entered the specific area in the last specific game state is detected by the specific ball detector 9 as the opening / closing plate 7 changes from the open state to the closed state. However, when the maximum number of times of repeated continuation control has been completed, the detection becomes invalid. Therefore, even if the hitting ball is detected by the specific ball detector 9, the display maintenance flag is not switched from the on state to the off state. In this case, the display maintenance flag is turned off after continuing the on state for a predetermined maximum time T1. At the timing when the display maintenance flag changes from the on state to the off state, the end demonstration screen shown in FIG. 38 is displayed. Specifically, at the timing when the display maintenance flag is switched from the on state to the off state, COM0 is set to “60H”, “61H”, or “from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48. Command data specified as “62H” is transmitted. During the time T1 when the display maintenance flag is on, the screen displayed in the last specific game state, for example, the 16R (round) demonstration screen (opening) is continuously displayed. Yes. In this way, the display maintenance flag is a flag for maintaining the current display screen until the hitting of the hit ball by the specific ball detector 9 is performed for a time T1 after the opening / closing plate 7 is closed. The time T1 is set to 2 seconds by the specific area switch valid time timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46.

  FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing the output timing of various information output from the information output circuit 56. Referring to FIG. 41, the special symbol in the variable display device 24 starts to change as the power source is turned on from the off state and the hit ball enters the start winning opening 5. That is, in the figure, the special symbol changes from the stopped state to the changed state. As the special symbol changes from the stopped state to the changing state, the voltage indicating the effective start information changes from a high state to a low state for a predetermined time. This variation is output from the information output circuit 56 described with reference to FIG. If the special symbol fluctuates with the start winning of the hit ball and stops, if the stop symbol is a big hit symbol by a combination of specific symbols, the condition device will stop for a predetermined time after the big hit symbol stops as described above After the elapse of time, the operation is switched from the stop state to the operation state. As the condition device is switched from the stop state to the activated state, the probability variation information is output when the jackpot information and the jackpot information by the combination of the probability variation symbols are output from the information output circuit (see FIG. 6). That is, as the condition device switches from the stopped state to the activated state, the voltage for notifying the jackpot information is switched from the high state to the low state, and the voltage for notifying the probability variation information is changed from the high state to the low state. Switch to. As the condition device switches from the stopped state to the activated state, the predetermined repeated continuation condition ends, and as the gaming state changes from the first state to the second state, the condition device changes from the activated state to the stopped state. Switch. As the condition device switches from the operating state to the stopped state, the voltage indicating the big hit information is switched from the low state to the high state, and the fact that the big hit state has ended is output from the information output circuit 56 to the outside. The In the probability variation information, the probability variation ends and the voltage returns to the high state, and the condition device is stopped, that is, the voltage indicating the probability variation information and the voltage indicating the operating state of the condition device are both low. Output in state. The probability variation information may be output only during the “high probability” period shown in the figure.

  Next, the contents of the game control used in each of the above embodiments will be described. 42 to 90 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the game control program stored in the ROM inside the basic circuit 46. FIG. The basic circuit 46 performs predetermined game control according to each flowchart described below.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing. The main process is a process that is repeatedly executed at every reset (every 2 ms) and executes each module.

  First, the address of the stack pointer is set (EE00H). Next, initialization processing (P_INI) is executed (EE03H). The initialization process will be described later with reference to FIGS. Next, a hit ball signal process (PSIG) is executed (EE06H). The winning ball signal processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a warning process (P_WAR) is executed (EE09H). The warning process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, output data control processing (P_LCNT) is executed (EE0CH). The output data control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, an output data set process (P_LSET) is executed (EE0FH). The output data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a data output process (P_OUT) is executed (EE12H). Data output processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, display control processing (P_DISP) is executed (EE15H). The display control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a random update process (P_RANDOM) is executed (EE18H). The random update process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the normal symbol process (P_PROCF) is executed (EE1BH). The normal symbol process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, process processing (P_PROC) is executed (EE1EH). The process processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, switch processing (P_SWCK) is executed (EE21H). The switch process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, sound processing (P_SOUND) is executed (EE24H). The sound processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, an information output process (P_JYOHOU) is executed (EE27H). The information output process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the decorative symbol process (P_KZU) is executed (EE2AH). The decorative symbol process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the decorative symbol process is completed, the process proceeds to a random update (infinite loop) process. In the random update (infinite loop) process, with reference to FIG. 43, the display symbol random update process (P_RND_ZU) is repeatedly executed until a reset occurs (EE2DH). The display symbol random update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the initialization processing. The initialization process is a process of determining an initialization flag and branching to various initialization processes. First, it is determined whether or not the initialization is completed (EE34H). When the initialization is completed, a register initial value setting process shown in FIG. 45 described later is executed. On the other hand, if the initialization is not completed, it is determined whether or not the initialization is being executed (EE44H). When the initialization is being executed, a first initialization process shown in FIG. 46 described later is executed. On the other hand, when initialization is not being executed, an initialization flag is set (EE4DH). Next, the interruption waiting process is repeated (EE53H).

FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of register initial value setting processing. The register initial value setting process is a process for initializing a device register built in the CPU of the basic circuit 46. First, a data set process (P_DADASET), which is an internal register initialization process, is executed (EE9CH). Data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the remote power timer has timed out (EEA6H). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the remote power-on waiting time timer value stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the timer value of the remote power-on waiting time is not 0, the register initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value of the remote power-on waiting time is 0, remote power data is set (EEAFH). After the remote power supply data is set, the register initial value setting process is terminated (EEB2H).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the first initialization process. The first initialization process is a process of clearing data in the RAM built in the CPU of the basic circuit 46. First, it is determined whether or not the process is to set initial value data (EE55H). In the case of the process for setting the initial value data, the initialization second process is executed. The initialization second process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, when it is not the process of setting the initial value data, the RAM clear data is calculated (EE59H). Next, the calculated clear data is set (EE5DH). Next, it is determined whether initialization is in progress (EE5FH). If initialization is in progress, the clear data setting process (EE5DH) is repeated. On the other hand, when the initialization is not in progress, the RAM address 00 is cleared (EE62H). Next, an initialization data set flag is set (EE64H). Next, the interrupt waiting process is repeated (EE6DH).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the initialization second process. The initialization second process is a process for setting initial value data. First, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the built-in RAM (EE6FH). If an error has occurred, initialization failure processing is executed. The initialization failure process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if no error has occurred, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_TM), which is process data / timer set processing, is executed. The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a data set process (P_DATASET) that is an initialization data set process is executed (EE7DH). Data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, an initialization end flag is set (EE87H). Next, the interrupt waiting process is repeated (EE90H).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of initialization failure processing. The initialization failure process is a process at the time of initialization failure, and is a process for clearing the initialization flag. First, the initialization flag is cleared (EE92H). Next, the interrupt waiting process is repeated. (EE9AH).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is executed by timer interrupt 1. First, the display control INT signal is cleared (EF05H). Next, the timer interrupt 1 flag is cleared (EF0EH).

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the hitting ball signal processing. The winning ball signal process is a process of setting the number of winning balls to be paid out according to the winning ball signal and outputting the winning ball number data to the port E. First, it is determined whether or not the hitting ball signal is off (F767H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the hit ball signal input bit is off. When the hitting ball signal input bit is OFF, the process proceeds to data calculation processing in which the number of prize balls described later becomes 0 (F778H). On the other hand, if the hitting ball signal input bit is not OFF, it is determined whether or not the value of the hitting ball signal counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value (F76FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the hitting ball signal counter is 16 or more. When the value of the winning ball signal counter is 16 or more, the process proceeds to data calculation processing in which the number of winning balls, which will be described later, is 0 (F778H). On the other hand, if the value of the hit ball signal counter is not 16 or more, the hit ball signal counter is updated (+1) (F775H). Next, the calculation of data for the number of prize balls to be 0 is performed (F778H). Next, it is determined whether or not the hit ball signal is 0 (F77AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the hitting ball signal counter is zero. When the value of the hitting ball signal counter is 0, the routine proceeds to port E output processing described later (F78AH). On the other hand, if the value of the hitting ball signal counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the hitting ball signal is 1 (F77EH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the hitting ball signal counter is 1. If the value of the hitting ball signal counter is not 1, the winning ball signal processing ends (F792H). On the other hand, when the value of the winning ball signal counter is 1, data for calculating the number of winning balls is 5 (F782H). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a memorized ball based on the detection of the hit ball by the winning ball detector 10 (see FIG. 2) (F784H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning ball number storage counter is other than zero. When the value of the winning ball number storage counter is 0, the processing shifts to port E output processing described later (F78DH). On the other hand, when the value of the winning ball number storage counter is other than 0, data for calculating 15 winning ball numbers is calculated (F788H). Next, the winning ball number storage counter is updated (-1) (F78AH). Next, output processing of data to port E is performed (F78DH). After the data output process to the port E, the hit ball signal process ends (F792H).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of warning processing. The warning process is a process for monitoring a warning flag and setting a warning state. First, it is determined whether or not a warning is being issued (EF14H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the warning flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. If the warning flag is not 0, the warning process ends. On the other hand, if the warning flag is 0, the warning lamp data address is set (EF18H). Next, various warning sound data are set (EF27H). Next, a display control command at the time of warning is set (EF13H). After the display control command at the time of warning is set, the warning process ends (EF47H).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the output data control processing. The output data control process is a process for controlling display data such as lamps and LEDs. First, it is determined whether or not the display data update process has ended (EF48H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the lamp timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the timer value of the lamp timer is not 0, after the value of the lamp timer is updated (-1), it is determined whether or not the value does not become 0, that is, whether or not calculation is in progress (EF4CH). If the calculation is being performed, the output data control process ends. On the other hand, when the timer value of the lamp timer is 0, or when the timer value of the lamp timer is updated to 0, the address of the lamp data is updated (EF51H). Next, it is determined whether or not the lamp data is in operation (EF56H). If it is not in operation, the head address is calculated (EF5AH). Next, when the lamp data is in operation or after the calculation of the head address is completed, the address of the lamp data is set (EF5CH). Next, the lamp timer is set (EF5EH). After the timer is set, the output data control process ends (EF62H).

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the output data set processing. The output data set process is a process for converting each output data into an output format and setting it. First, after the value of the general-purpose timer is updated (+1) (EF63H), the decoration LED data is set (EF68H). The data of the decoration LED includes data for the decoration LED 27, the decoration LED 31, the decoration LED 30, the decoration LED 29, the decoration LED 12, the V display LED 20, and the decoration LEDs 28a and 28b. Next, it is determined whether or not the big hitting operation is being performed, in other words, whether or not the processing after the big winning opening opening pre-processing described later is being performed (EF70H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is 6 or more. When the value of the process control flag is 6 or more, the process proceeds to a decorative symbol data set process (EF84H) described later. If the value of the process control flag is not 6 or more, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (EF76H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than zero. When the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, the process proceeds to a decorative symbol data set process (EF84H) described later. On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the probability variation lamp is set (EF7AH). Next, decorative design data is set (EF84H). The decorative symbol data is data that designates the state of the decorative LEDB1 and the decorative LEDB2 according to the value of WCRND_KZU. Next, the data of port C is set (EF8EH). Port C is a port for a game effect lamp, rail decoration lamp 22, windmill lamp 15, side lamp 19, sleeve lamp 18, startup memory information, jackpot information, and a RESET signal of an LSI for voice. Next, lamp control data is extracted (EF9BH). The ramp control data is frame ramp data of a game board (not shown). Next, the process control flag is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the process is after pre-opening for a special winning opening described later (EF9FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is 6 or more. When the value of the process control flag is 6 or more, lamp control data setting processing (EFAFH) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the process control flag is not 6 or more, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (EFA3H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than zero. When the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the process proceeds to lamp control data setting processing (EFAFH) described later. On the other hand, if the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, it is determined whether an error has occurred (EFA9H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than zero. When the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the process proceeds to lamp control data setting processing (EFAFH) described later. On the other hand, when the value of the warning flag is 0, the lamp control data is designated as data at the time of probability change (EFADH). Next, lamp control data is set (EFAFH). Next, the data of the normal symbol memory display LED 101 is set (EFBH). Next, the data of the memory display LED 33 is set (EFC4H). Next, the table address of the display data of the normal symbol display unit 100 is designated (EFDQH). Next, a warning flag is referred to and it is determined whether an error has occurred (EFDEH). When an error has occurred, an address for designating warning display data in the display data table of the normal symbol display section 100 is designated (EFE4H). After the address at the time of warning in the normal symbol display data table is designated, or it is determined that no error has occurred, display data is calculated and set (EFEQH). After the calculation and setting of the display data, the output data set process ends (EFEEH).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of data output processing. The data output process is a process for outputting the display data set by the output data set process shown in FIG. 41 to the output port. First, data blanking is performed (EFEFH). Data such as various decoration LED data, effective start information, jackpot information, probability variation information, and the like are cleared by data blank processing. Next, data is output to port C (F005H). Next, the digit counter is updated (F00AH). Next, the digit data is output (F016H). Next, the decoration LED data is output (F023H). Next, the digit correspondence data is output (F02EH). The output process ends when the digit correspondence data is output (F041H).

FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of display control processing. The display control process is a process for outputting the display device control code, that is, the command data related to the display control described above. First, a symbol designation code is set (EEB3H). Next, command data COMH which is a display control header is set (EEC3H). Next, display transfer data is output (EEC7H). Next, it is determined whether or not the display control header is not transferred (EED4H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the data transfer counter for display control stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the value of the data transfer counter is 0, the checksum counter for command data COMC is cleared (EED9H). The checksum counter is updated (EEDCH) when it is determined after clearing the checksum counter or when the display control header is not transferred. Next, the display control transfer counter for command data COM0 to COM6 is updated (EEE2H). Next, the timer 1 interrupt is set (EEEECH). Next, a display control XINT signal is output (EEFAH).
). Next, interrupt processing is permitted (EF03H).

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of random update processing. The random update process is a process of updating the values of WCRND1, which is a random counter for jackpot determination, WCRND_L, which is a random counter for left symbol display, and WCRND2, which is a random counter for normal symbol hit determination. First, the value of WCRND2 (random counter 2), which is a random counter for normal symbol hit determination, is updated (+1) (F042H). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a carry in the updated value of the random counter 2 (F045H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the updated random counter value exceeds 13. When the updated value of the random counter exceeds 13, the minimum value “3” is designated for the random counter (F049H). After the minimum value is designated as the value of the random counter WCRND2, or when no carry occurs with the update of the random counter WCRND2, the value of the random counter WCRND2 is set (F04BH). Next, the value of WCRND_L, which is a random counter for left symbol display, is updated (+1) (F04DH). Next, it is determined whether or not a carry has occurred in the updated value of WCRND_L (F05H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the updated value of WCRND_L exceeds 14. When the updated value of WCRND_L exceeds 14, the value of WCRND_L is cleared (F054H). Specifically, the value of WCRND_L is 0. After the value of WCRND_L is set to 0 or when no carry occurs in the updated value of WCRND_L, a random counter for left symbol display is set (F055H). Next, the value of WCRND1 (random counter 1), which is a random counter for jackpot determination, is updated (+1) (F057H). Next, it is determined whether or not the updated value of WCRND1 is less than the maximum value (F05AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the updated value of WCRND1 exceeds 370. If the updated value of WCRND1 exceeds 370, the counter is cleared (E05FH). Specifically, the value of the big hit determination random counter WCRND1 is set to zero. After the value of WCRND1 is set to 0, or after it is determined that the value of WCRND1 is less than the maximum value, the value of WCRND1 is set (F062H). After the value of WCRND1 is set, the random creation process ends (F064H).

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol process. The normal symbol process process is a process in which the normal symbol process control flag is determined and each module is branched and executed for each game execution. First, it is determined whether an error is occurring (F65EH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag is 0. When the value of the warning flag is 0, each process is executed (F662H). Specifically, when the normal symbol process control flag indicates the normal symbol normal time flag, normal symbol normal time processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 is executed, and when the normal symbol fluctuation flag is normal flag processing normal flag which will be described later with reference to FIG. Fluctuation processing is executed, and when the normal symbol stop flag is set, normal symbol stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 66 is executed. After each process is executed or when the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the normal symbol process is terminated (F66DH).

FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the process processing. The process process is a process in which the value of the process control flag is determined and each module is branched and executed for each game execution. First, it is determined whether an error is occurring (F169H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag is 0. When the value of the warning flag is 0, each process is executed (F16FH). Specifically, when the value of the process control flag indicates a normal time flag, normal time processing described later with reference to FIG. 67 and FIG. 68 is executed, and when the value of the process control flag indicates all symbols variation flag, all symbols described later with reference to FIG. When the left symbol stop flag is executed, the left symbol stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 70 is executed. When the right symbol stop flag is set, the right symbol stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 71 is executed. When the flag is a stop flag, a middle symbol stop process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72, is executed. When the flag is a fever check flag, a fever check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73, is executed. The pre-opening process for a special prize opening, which will be described later, is executed. If the flag for opening a special prize opening is in progress, the process for opening a special prize opening, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Special winning opening open post-processing will be described later with reference to 6 is executed. After each process process ends or when the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the process process ends (F17EH).

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of switch processing. The switch process is a process for performing a logic determination process for each switch. First, a first type start port switch winning determination process (P_SWCK) that is a first type start port switch process is executed (F065H). The first type start port switch winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a count switch winning determination process (P_SW10) which is a count switch process is executed (F068H). The count switch winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a specific area switch winning determination process (P_SWV) which is a specific area switch process is executed (F06BH). The specific area switch winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the normal symbol start port switch process (P_SWZU) is executed (F06EH). The normal symbol start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether an error is occurring (F071H). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the value of the warning flag is 0. When the value of the warning flag is 0, the illegal winning invalid timer is updated (-1) (F075H). When the illegal prize invalid timer is updated, or when the value of the warning flag is 0, the switch process ends.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of sound processing. The sound processing is processing for updating the performance data pointer and performing sound performance processing. First, the address of the sound data is calculated (F1BFH). Next, it is determined whether or not the designated data is currently being executed (F1C8H). If not, a new address timer is set (F1CEH). After the new address / timer set is completed or when the designated data is currently being executed, a sound performance process (P_PLAY), which is a performance data output process, is executed (F1D6H). The sound performance process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the performance data output process ends, the sound process ends (F1D9H).

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of information output processing. The information output process is a process for setting each information output data signal. First, the information port is cleared (F19FH). Next, it is determined whether or not the effective start information is turned off (F1A2H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the effective start information timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. If the value of the valid start information timer is not 0, the value of the valid start information timer is updated (-1) (F1A6H), and then the valid start information bit is set (F1A9H). After the effective start information bit is set or when the value of the effective start information timer is 0, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made (F1ACH). Specifically, the value of the process control flag is less than 6 It is determined whether or not. If the value of the process control flag is not less than 6, the jackpot information bit and the probability variation information bit are set (F1B4H). After the jackpot information bit and the probability variation information bit are set, or after it is determined that the value of the effective start information timer is smaller than 6, it is determined whether or not the probability variation is in progress (F1B7H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. If the value of the probability variation flag is not 0, the probability variation information bit is set (F1BBH). After the probability variation information bit is set, or when the probability variation flag is 0, the information output process ends (F1BEH).

FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the decorative symbol control process. The decorative symbol process is a process in which the decorative symbol is changed when the decorative symbol is not a stop symbol or the value of the decorative symbol variation timer is other than zero. First, it is determined whether the calculation of the decorative symbol variation timer has ended (F630H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the decorative symbol variation timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the value of the decorative symbol variation timer is 0, a display symbol determination process described later is performed (F639H). On the other hand, if the value of the decorative symbol variation timer is not 0, after the value of the decorative symbol variation timer is updated (−1), it is determined whether the calculation is still being performed (F634H). When the value of the decorative symbol variation timer does not become 0 after the update, a determination process is performed to determine whether the arithmetic processing of the decorative symbol display timer, which will be described later, has ended (F644H). On the other hand, when the timer value of the decorative symbol variation timer becomes 0 after the update, it is determined whether or not the display symbol is other than the stop symbol (F639H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the decorative symbol display symbol counter stored in the basic circuit 46 matches the value of the decorative symbol stop symbol counter. If they match, the decorative symbol display timer is cleared (F63FH), and the decorative symbol control process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the decorative symbol display symbol counter does not match the value of the decorative symbol stop symbol counter, it is determined whether or not the calculation of the decorative symbol display timer has ended (F644H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the decorative symbol display timer is other than zero. When the value of the decorative symbol display timer is not 0, after the value of the decorative symbol display timer is updated (-1), it is determined whether or not the calculation is still being performed (F648H). If the calculation is still being performed after the value of the decorative symbol display timer has been updated, the decorative symbol control process ends (F65DH). On the other hand, when the value of the decorative symbol display timer becomes 0 after the value of the decorative symbol display timer is updated, or when the value of the decorative symbol display timer is 0, the decorative symbol display counter is updated (+1). (F64DH). Next, a decoration display symbol timer is set (F659H). After the decorative display symbol timer is set, the decorative symbol control process ends (F65DH).

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart of the random update process. The random update process is a process for updating various random counters such as reach operation designation, normal symbol display, special symbol display, decorative symbol display, and the like. First, WCRND_ACT, which is a reach operation designation random counter, is updated (F263H). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a carry of WCRND_ACT that is a reach operation designation random counter (F26AH). If there is a carry, WCRND_F, which is a normal symbol display random counter, is updated (F26CH). After the normal symbol display random counter is updated or when it is determined that there is no carry in the reach operation designation random counter, WCRND_C, which is a medium symbol display random counter, is updated (F276H). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a carry of the random symbol for medium symbol display (F280H). If there is a carry, the right symbol display random counter WCRND_R is updated (F282H). After the update of the right symbol display random counter or when there is no carry of the medium symbol display random counter, the decorative symbol display random counter WCRND_KZU is updated (F28CH). After the decoration symbol display random counter has been updated, the random update process ends (F296H).

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of normal symbol normal processing. Normal symbol normal processing clears the work set in the normal symbol process, and if there is a winning memory, whether or not to shorten the variation time from the start to the end of the variation of the special symbol that fluctuates based on the winning memory In this process, the value of WCRND2, which is a random counter for determining the normal symbol hit, is extracted and the normal symbol is set, and the process is executed. First, normal symbol process timer processing (PFTIM) is executed (F67AH), and process data timer update and data update are performed. The normal symbol process timer process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a normal symbol winning memory (F680H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol winning storage counter is zero.

When the value of the normal symbol winning memory counter is 0, the normal symbol normal time processing is ended (F6C5
H). On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol winning storage counter is other than 0, the normal condition is calculated among the conditions for checking the value of the random counter WCRND2. More specifically, the normal random two-point determination value stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is calculated. The normal random per 2 decision value is “3”. Next, it is determined whether or not the probability fluctuation condition is satisfied, that is, whether or not the probability fluctuation is being performed (F686H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is zero. When it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, a random check value with a high probability value is calculated. Specifically, a random per-two determination value at the time of the probability variation stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is calculated. The random per-two determination values at the time of the probability change are “3” to “12”. After the random per-two determination value at the time of the probability change is calculated, or after it is determined that the value of the probability change flag is 0, the value of the normal symbol winning storage counter is updated (-1) (F692H). . Next, a winning symbol is calculated (F695H). Specifically, the Fever symbol (display F), which is a winning symbol, is calculated as a normal symbol stop symbol. Next, it is determined whether or not the WCRND2 value extracted based on the normal symbol winning memory is a winning value (F627H). Specifically, the value of the random value per normal symbol stored in the normal symbol random storage bank 1 is compared with the normal symbol random check value. The normal symbol random storage bank 1 is configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 together with the normal symbol random storage banks 2 to 4 described later. If the random value per normal symbol stored in the normal symbol random counter 1 is different from the random check value, the off symbol is set (F69BH). Specifically, the normal symbol stop symbol designated by the value of the normal symbol display random counter stored in the normal symbol random storage bank 1 is set. At this time, if the value of the normal symbol display random counter matches the normal symbol random check value, the symbol is forcibly set off. After the off symbol is set, or when it is determined that the random value per normal symbol is a win, the stop symbol of the normal symbol is set (F6A2H). Specifically, the stop symbol is set to “F”. Next, the normal symbol process flag is updated (+1) (F6A4H). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (F6A7H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than zero. When the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the processing shifts to bank shift processing described later (F6B4H). On the other hand, if the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, it is determined whether or not the process is a transition to the big prize opening process (F6ABH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process control flag is 6 or more. When it is determined that the value of the special symbol process control flag is 6 or more, the process proceeds to bank shift processing described later. On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol process control flag is not 6 or more, the normal symbol process flag is updated (+1). Next, bank shift is performed (F6B4H). Specifically, the data of the normal symbol random storage bank 2 is transferred to the normal symbol random storage bank 1, the data of the normal symbol random storage bank 3 is transferred to the normal symbol random storage bank 2, and the data of the normal symbol random storage bank 4 is transferred to the normal symbol. Each bank shift is performed to the random storage bank 3. After the bank shift is finished, the normal symbol normal time processing is finished (F6C5H).

FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of normal symbol variation processing. The normal symbol change process is a process of executing process data of normal symbol change display. First, it is determined whether or not the calculation of the normal symbol variation timer has ended (F6C6H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the normal symbol variation timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the timer value of the normal symbol variation timer is 0, the process proceeds to a new variation timer setting process described later. On the other hand, if the timer value of the normal symbol variation timer is not 0, after the normal symbol variation timer is updated (-1), it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (F6CAH). If the value of the normal symbol variation timer is not 0, the process shifts to a process timer address calculation process described later (F6DDH). On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol variation timer becomes 0, a new variation timer is set (F6CFH). Specifically, the value of the normal symbol variation timer is set to 100 ms. Next, the display symbol of the normal symbol is updated (+1) (F6D5H). Specifically, the value of the normal symbol display symbol counter stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is updated (+1). Next, it is determined whether or not the updated value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is less than the maximum value (F6D6H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is 6 or less. If the value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is not 6 or less, the normal symbol display symbol counter is cleared (F6DAH). After the normal symbol display symbol counter is cleared or when the value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is 6 or less, display setting of the normal symbol is performed (F6DBH). Next, the address of the process timer is calculated (F6DDH). Specifically, the process data address in which the normal symbol variation time is designated is selected and calculated according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. When the value of the normal symbol process flag is 1, the address of the symbol variation process data in which the normal symbol variation time is specified is calculated. When the value of the normal symbol process flag is 2, the symbol variation at the time of probability variation The address of the symbol variation process data at the time of the specified time is calculated. In the process data at the time of symbol variation, the variation time of the regular symbol is set to 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, in the shortened symbol variation process data, the normal symbol variation time is set to 5.0 seconds. Next, process timer processing (PFTIM) is executed (F6E9H). The process timer process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the process is being executed (F6ECH). When the process is being executed, the normal symbol variation process is terminated (F70CH). On the other hand, when the process is not being executed, the normal symbol stop symbol is set (F6EEH). Next, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated (+3) to a value indicating the normal symbol deviation process (F6F2H). Next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is an off symbol (F6F6H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is other than the value “5” that designates the Fever symbol “F”. If the value of the normal symbol stop symbol counter is not “5”, the normal symbol variation process is terminated (F70CH). On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol stop symbol counter is “5”, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated (+1) (F6FCH). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability fluctuation is in progress (F6FFH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is zero. When the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the normal symbol variation process is terminated (F70CH). On the other hand, if the value of the probability variation flag is not 0, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening is being opened (F703H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control flag is 7. If the value of the process control flag is 7, the normal symbol variation process is terminated (F70CH). On the other hand, if the value of the process control flag is not 7, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated (+1) (F709H), and then the normal symbol variation process is ended (F70CH).

FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of normal symbol stop time processing. The normal symbol stop process is a process of executing process data when the normal symbol is stopped. First, process data when the stopped normal symbol is out of place is designated (F70DH). Specifically, the out-of-design process data stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is designated. The operation control time of the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) is set in the symbol deviation data. Next, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is off (F710H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3. When the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3, the process proceeds to process timer processing (PFTIM) described later (F720H). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3, the process data when the normal symbol is hit in the normal time other than the probability fluctuation is designated (F716H). Specifically, process data per normal time stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is designated. Control data for setting the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) to the OFF state for 0.5 seconds and then to the ON state for 0.5 seconds is set in the process data per symbol at normal time. Next, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (F719H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4. When the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4, the process proceeds to process timer processing (PFTIM) described later (F720H). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 4, the process data when the normal symbol hit occurs at the time of the probability change is designated (F71DH). Specifically, the RA of the basic circuit 46
Process data per symbol at the time of probability variation stored in M is designated. For the process data per probability variation, the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) is turned off for 0.5 seconds, then turned on for 2.9 seconds, and then turned off for 2.0 seconds. Then, the control is performed to operate in the on state for 2.9 seconds after the operation is performed in the state. Next, process timer processing (PFTIM) is executed (F720H). The process timer process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the process timer is being calculated (F723H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer is other than zero. If the value of the normal symbol process timer is other than 0, the normal symbol stop process ends (F728H). On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0, the normal symbol process flag is cleared (F725H). After the normal symbol process flag is cleared, the normal symbol stop process ends (F728H).

  67 and 68 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of normal processing. First, referring to FIG. 67, in the normal process, the work set in the process process is cleared, and when there is a winning memory, the time from the start to the end of the variation of the special symbol that varies based on the winning memory is reduced This is a process for determining whether or not to execute the process signal. First, a data set process (P_DATASET), which is a normal data set process, is executed (F297H), and work that is not required in the normal state is cleared. Data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether there is a winning memory (F2A1H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is zero.

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_TM) which is normal process data processing is executed (F2A5H), and normal process data is set. The normal process data processing (process data / timer processing) will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the effective start information timer is cleared (FEABH). After the valid start information timer is cleared, the normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the value of the winning memory counter is other than 0, the value of the next shortening flag is set in the shortening flag (F2B0H). Specifically, the value of the next shortening flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is set in the shortening flag also stored in the RAM. Next, the current winning memory number is set to the next shortening flag (F2B2H). Specifically, the value of the winning storage counter stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is set in the next shortening flag. Next, 2 is set to the next shortening condition check value (F2B6H). Next, it is determined whether the probability is changing (F2B8H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than zero. If the value of the probability variation flag is not other than 0, 3 is set as the next shortening condition check value (F2BDH). After the next shortening condition check value is set to 3 or when it is determined that the probability variation flag value is other than 0, it is determined whether or not the winning memorized number is equal to or greater than the set check value ( F2BFH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is equal to or greater than the next shortening condition check value (2 or 3). If the value of the winning memory counter is not equal to or greater than the next shortening condition check value, the next shortening flag is cleared (F2C3H). After the next shortening condition flag is cleared or when it is determined that the value of the winning memory counter is equal to or greater than the next shortening condition check value, it is determined whether or not the current number of winning memories is less than two. (F2C6H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is less than 2. When the value of the winning storage counter is less than 2, a shortening flag clear process (F2D5H) described later is performed. If the value of the winning memory counter is not less than 2, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (F2CCH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than zero. When it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, the winning memory counter updating process described later is performed (F2D8H). When it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is not other than 0, it is determined whether or not the number of winning storage is four (F2D1H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is 4. When it is determined that the value of the winning memory counter is 4, the updating process of the winning memory counter described later is performed (F2D8H). If it is determined that the value of the winning storage counter is not 4, the value of the shortening flag is cleared (F2D5H). Next, the value of the winning storage counter is updated (-1) (F2D8H). Next, the big hit flag is cleared (F2DBH). Next, referring to FIG. 68, after the big hit flag clear process, an address for specifying the normal big hit check value in the big hit check value table is designated (F2DEH). Specifically, an address for designating a normal jackpot check value stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is designated.

  Here, the jackpot check value table will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM of the basic circuit 46 is provided with a big hit check value table shown in FIG. Specifically, jackpot check value 1 to jackpot check value 5 are provided in the jackpot check value table corresponding to the addresses shown in the figure, and the value of random counter WCRND1 for determining the jackpot is determined by these jackpot check values. It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit. The jackpot check value 1 is “3”, the jackpot check value 2 is “67”, the jackpot check value 3 is “173”, the jackpot check value 4 is “251”, and the jackpot check value 5 is “331”. It is remembered. The end code is stored next to the jackpot check value 1, and when the jackpot check value is compared with the value of WCRND1 according to the address from the jackpot check value 5 to the jackpot check value 1 in order, the end code is stored. The table is configured so that the comparison determination is finished when the reference is made.

  Referring to FIG. 68 again, the normal jackpot check value address specified in step F2DEH is the address ECCC in which jackpot check value 1 described in FIG. 91 (B) is specified.

  After the address is designated in step F2DBH, it is determined whether or not the probability is not changing (F2E1H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is zero. When the value of the probability variation flag is 0, a jackpot determination (F2E8H) described later is made. When the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, an address that designates the jackpot check value during the probability variation is designated (F2E5H). Specifically, an address for designating jackpot check value 5 in the jackpot check value table described in FIG. 91 (B) is designated. Next, it is determined whether or not WCRND1, which is a random counter for determining big hits, is other than big hit (F2E8H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of random counter WCRND1 is different from designated big hit check value 5. When the value of WCRND1 matches the designated big hit check value 5, the big hit flag is set (F2EFH). After the jackpot flag is set, or after it is determined that the value of the random counter WCRND1 is different from the jackpot check value 5, the address of the jackpot check value table is updated (+2) (F2F2H). Next, it is determined whether the determination of the big hit check is completed (F2F4H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not all jackpot check values set in the designated jackpot check value table are compared and checked with the value of the random counter WCRND1. If the comparison judgment with all the big hit check values is not completed, the process returns to the above-described step F2E8H, and the processing from step F2E8H to step F2F4H is repeated until the comparison judgment with all the big hit check values is made. Next, when the comparison determination between all the big hit check values set in the big hit check value table and the random counter WCRND1 is completed, the stop symbol set processing (P_ZUSET) is performed (F2FCH). The stop symbol set process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, bank shift is performed (F2FFH).

Here, the bank shift will be described. FIG. 91C is an explanatory diagram for explaining a random bank serving as a storage destination in which the values of the random counter WCRND1 for determining the big hit and the random counter WCRND_L for determining the left stop symbol are extracted and stored at the time of starting winning. is there. The random bank is provided with four areas each of a big hit random storage bank storing WCRND1 and a left symbol storage bank storing WCRND_L. Thereby, the random counter value extracted at the time of the past four start winnings can be stored. If there is a start winning, a random counter is stored in order from the first area in the random bank shown in FIG. 91 (C). As a result, the random counter value extracted at the time of the first start winning of the past four start winnings is stored in the random storing bank (WBANK + 0 :) and the memory 1 left symbol random storing bank (WBANK + 2 :). The The comparison between the big hit check value and the random counter value described above is always performed with the value of the random counter WCRND1 stored in the first bank WBANK + 0 :. Then, after the comparison determination is completed, a bank shift is performed in preparation for the comparison determination with the random counter value stored in the memory 2 big hit random storage bank (WBANK + 3 :). That is, the value in WBANK + 3: is shifted to WBANK + 0 :, the value in WBANK + 6: is shifted to WBANK + 3 :, the value in WBANK + 9: is shifted to WBANK + 6 :, and the value in WBANK + 5: is shifted to WBANK + 2 :, the value in WBANK + 8: Is shifted to WBANK + 5: and the value in WBANK + 11 is shifted to WBANK + 8 :, respectively, thereby performing bank shift.

  Returning to FIG. 68 again, after the bank shift described above is performed in step F2FFH, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F317H), and then the normal process is terminated (F31DH).

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of all symbol variation processing. The all symbol variation process is a process of executing process data for displaying all symbol variations. First, an address to which each normal design variation process data is referred is designated (F39BH). Specifically, an address to which all symbol normal variation process data stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is referred is designated. In the process data at the time of all symbols normal variation, a symbol variation time which is a required time from the start of variation of special symbols to the end of variation is specified. The symbol variation time in the process data when all symbols are normally varied is 4.6 seconds. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a shortening flag (F39EH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the shortening flag is other than zero. If it is determined that the value of the shortening flag is 0, process data / timer processing described later is performed (F3ACH). On the other hand, when the shortening flag is determined to be other than 0, an address to which each symbol variation process data at the time of probability variation shortening is designated instead of the address to which each symbol variation process data at the normal time is referred. (F3A2H). The symbol variation time set in each symbol variation process data when the probability variation is shortened is 1.0 second. Next, it is determined whether the probability is changing (F3A5H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than zero. If it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, process data / timer processing described later is performed (F3ACH). On the other hand, if the value of the probability variation flag is 0, each symbol variation process data at the time of shortening is referred to instead of designating an address to which each symbol variation process data at the time of probability variation shortening is referred. An address is designated (F3A9H). The symbol variation time set in each symbol variation process data at the time of shortening is 3.1 seconds. Next, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_TM) is executed (F3ACH). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F3AFH). If the process is not active, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F3B1H). After the process control flag is updated or when it is determined that the process is in operation, the entire symbol variation process ends (F3B7H).

FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the left symbol stop process. The left symbol stop process is a process of executing the process data of the left symbol stop (the symbol stops at the end of execution). First, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_TM) which is the left symbol stop process
) Is executed (F3B8H). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F3B2H). If the process is not active, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F3C0H). After the process control flag is updated or when it is determined that the process is in operation, the left symbol stop process ends (F3C6H).

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the right symbol stop process. The right symbol stop process is a process of executing process data of right symbol stop (normal / reach notice / spin). First, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_TM), which is each right symbol stop process, is executed (F3C7H). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F3DEH). When the process is in operation, the right symbol stop process ends (F41BH). On the other hand, when the process is not operating, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F3E0H). Next, it is determined whether or not there is no reach (F3E6H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach operation flag is 0. The reach operation flag is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. When the value of the reach operation flag is “000H”, no reach is indicated, when “001H” is specified, normal reach is specified, when “002H” is specified, reach reach is specified, and when “003H”, S-shaped corner reach is specified. When “004H” is specified, backfire reach is specified, when “014H” is specified, slip reach (4 symbols) is specified, when “015H” is specified, slip reach (5 symbols) is specified, and when “016H” is specified Slip reach (six symbols) is designated, return reach is designated when “01DH”, normal reach after spin is designated when “081H”, and reach after spin is designated when “082H”, “083H” ”Is designated as S-shaped corner reach after spinning, and“ 084H ”is designated as backfire reach after spinning. "Spin after slip reach (4 symbols) is designated," 095H "is designated after spin slip reach (5 symbols)," 096H "is designated after spin spin reach (six symbols), When “09AH” is specified, a spin-return reach is designated.

  When the value of the reach operation flag is 0, the right symbol stop process ends, and when it is not 0, the reach time lap time calculation process (P_RCH_SYU) is executed (F3EAH). The reach lap time calculation process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not it is a backfire reach (F3EDH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach operation flag is 4. When the value of the reach operation flag is 4, the right symbol stop process ends, and when it is not 4, the distance from the big hit symbol is calculated (F3F3H).

  Next, it is determined whether it is other than slip or return reach (F3FBH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach operation flag is smaller than “014H”. When the value of the reach operation flag is “014H” or more, the number of sliding symbols is corrected (F3FFH). After the correction of the number of sliding symbols, or when the value of the reach operation flag is smaller than “014H”, a symbol movement time calculation process (P_RCH_TIM) that is a symbol movement time calculation process is executed (F406H). The reach symbol movement amount time calculation process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether it is other than return reach (F40AH). If it is other than return reach, the right symbol stop process is terminated, and if it is return reach, return time calculation is set (F410H). After the return time calculation is set, the right symbol stop process ends (F41BH).

FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the medium symbol stop process. The middle symbol stop process is a process of executing normal stop process data when there is no reach flag, and executing each reach operation process data when there is a reach flag. First, normal reach process data is designated (F437H). Next, it is judged whether it is other than reach (F43AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach operation flag is 0. When the value of the reach operation flag is 0, process timer processing described later is executed (F4C7H).

  On the other hand, if the value of the reach operation flag is not 0, it is determined whether or not there is a reach operation designation command (F43EH). If there is a reach operation designation command, the reach operation designation command is set (F442H). Here, the reach operation designation command is the command data COM4 described above. After the reach operation designation command is set, or when it is determined that there is no reach operation designation command, the lap number designation command is set (F449H). ). Here, the number-of-turns designation command is data of bits 1 and 0 of the command data COM4 described above. Next, a slip number designation command is set (F44FH). Here, the slip number designation command is data of bits 2 to 0 of the command data COM5 described above.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a spin (F45BH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the spin flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than zero. If the value of the spin flag is other than 0, the address of each process data is calculated (F45FH), and the process proceeds to process timer processing (F4C7H). On the other hand, when the value of the spin flag is 0, the address of each reach process data is calculated (F45FH), and the process shifts to the process timer process (F4C7H). Next, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_TM) which is process timer processing is executed (F4C7H). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F4C4H). When the process is in operation, the medium symbol stop process ends (F4D6H). If the process is not active, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F4CCH). Next, the effective start information timer is set (F4D2H). After the effective start information timer is set, the middle symbol stop process ends (F4D6H).

  FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the fever check processing. The fever check process is a process of executing a process of a check process, checking a jackpot flag at the end of the process, and setting a process flag for migration. First, the reach operation flag is cleared (F4D7H). Next, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_TM), which is a fever check process timer processing, is executed (F4DAH). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the process is operating (F4E0H). If the process is operating, the fever check process ends (F51EH). If the process is not running, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (F4E2H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit flag is other than zero. The big hit flag is “000H” at the time of loss and “001H” at the big hit. The big hit flag is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. When the value of the big hit flag is other than 0, the process control flag is updated (F4F5H). Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (F4F8H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of WCRND_L, which is a left symbol display random counter, is any one of “3”, “5”, “6”, “8”, and “11”. . If the value of WCRND_L is equal to any of the above values, the probability variation flag is set (F506H). The probability variation flag is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. Specifically, 2 is set as the value of the probability variation flag. After the probability variation flag is set to 2 or when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is other than the probability variation symbol, the jackpot flag is cleared (F50AH). Next, each data such as a decorative symbol variation timer and a decorative symbol stop symbol is set (F50FH). Next, the decoration symbol stop symbol is calculated and set in accordance with the set decorative symbol stop symbol data (F514H). Specifically, the decoration LEDs B1 and B2 are set according to the value of WCRND_KZU, which is a random counter for the decoration LEDs B1 and B2. After the decoration symbol stop symbol is calculated and set, the fever check process ends (F51EH).

  On the other hand, when the value of the big hit flag is 0, the process data set process (P_PRO_SET) which is the normal process data set process is executed (F4E6H). The process data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the process flag is cleared (F4ECH). Next, the big hit flag is cleared (F4F1H), and the fever check process ends (F51EH).

  FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure for the pre-opening of the special winning opening. The pre-opening process for the big prize opening is a process for executing the process before the opening for the big winning opening and initializing data being opened after the process is completed. First, the process data / timer process (P_PRO_TM), which is the process timer process for each release count, is executed (F51FH). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F520H). When the process is operating, the pre-opening process for the special winning opening is completed (F53EH). On the other hand, when the process is not operating, the releasing data is cleared (F52FH). Next, after the process control flag is updated (+1) (F538H), the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is completed (F53EH).

  FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special winning opening open process. The process for opening a special prize opening is a process for executing a process while the special prize opening is open and shifting to the next process when the number of winning prizes exceeds a specified value. First, a winning number display control command is set (F53FH). Here, the winning number display control command is the data of the command data COM6 described above. Next, the illegal winning warning invalid time is set (F544H). Next, the specific area effective time is set (F549H). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings is equal to or greater than the maximum value (F54EH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big prize winning number counter is 9 or more. The big prize winning number counter is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46.

  If the value of the big prize opening number counter is smaller than 9, the process data / timer process (P_PRO_TM), which is the process timer process for each number of releases, is executed (F554H). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F562H). When the process is in operation, the special winning opening opening process ends (F56AH). On the other hand, when the process is not in operation, or when the value of the winning prize opening number counter is 9 or more, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F564H), and then the opening process of the winning opening is finished ( F56AH).

FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of post-opening of the special winning opening. The post-opening process for the special winning opening is a process for performing the process after the opening of the special winning opening and shifting to the process before the opening when there is a winning in a specific area. First, it is determined whether or not the calculation of the timer for the specific area valid time has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area valid time timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the value of the specific area valid time timer is 0, it is determined whether or not there has been a prize to be described later (F574H). On the other hand, when the value of the specific area effective time timer is not 0, the value of the specific area effective time timer is updated (-1) (F56FH), and it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area effective time timer becomes 0. (F572H). After the value of the specific area effective time timer is updated, if the value of the specific area effective time timer is not 0, it is determined whether or not there is a prize for the specific area described later (F57PH). On the other hand, when the value of the specific area valid time timer becomes 0, it is determined whether or not there is a winning (F574H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big prize winning number counter stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than zero. When the value of the big prize opening winning number counter is other than 0, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in a specific area described later (F57BH). On the other hand, if the value of the big prize winning number counter is 0, the count shift warning flag is set (F578H). After the count shift warning flag is set, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the specific area (F57BH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area switch-on flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the value of the specific area switch-on flag is other than 0, the value of the process control flag is updated to a value representing that before the big winning opening is opened (F57FH), and then the number of times of opening is updated (+1) (F586H). After the winning opening is opened, the processing ends (F5A6H).

  On the other hand, when the value of the specific area switch-on flag is 0, the process data / timer process (P_PRO_TM), which is the process timer process at the end of the fever, is executed (F58BH). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the process is operating (F591H). When the process is in operation, the processing after the special winning opening is finished is completed (F5A6H). On the other hand, when the process is not operating, the process data set process (P_PRO_SET), which is a normal process data set process, is executed (F593H). The process data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the process is updated to a value representing normal time (F599H). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (F59FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than zero. When the value of the probability variation flag is not 0, the probability variation continuation count is updated by updating the value of the probability variation flag (−1) (F5A3H). After the update of the probability variation continuation number or when it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the post-opening process for the big prize opening ends (F5A6H).

  FIG. 77 is a flowchart of a process procedure of a first type start port switch winning determination process. The first type starting port switch winning determination process is a process of determining the first type starting port switch (starting ball detector 6) and storing random counters WCRND1 and WCRND_L if the winning memory is less than the maximum value. .

  First, it is determined whether an error is occurring (F07DH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag is other than zero. When the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the first type start port switch winning determination process ends, and when the value of the warning flag is 0, the switch check process (P_SW_CHK) is executed for the type 1 start port switch ( E083H). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the value is other than the switch-on check value (F08DH). If it is other than the switch-on check value, the first-type start port switch winning determination process ends, and if it is not other than the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the winning memorized number is equal to or less than the maximum value (F08FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is 4 or less. When the value of the winning memory counter is not 4 or less, the maximum value of the winning memory is set in the winning memory counter (F095H), and the first type start port switch winning determination process ends (F0ACH).

On the other hand, when the value of the winning storage counter is 4 or less, the address in the random storage bank for storing the value of the random counter is calculated (F099H). Specifically, a big hit random storage bank is configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46, and a value obtained by adding a current value of a prize storage counter to be described later to the head address of the big hit random storage bank stores the random counter. This is the start address. In the jackpot random storage bank, WCRND1 which is a random counter for jackpot determination and WCRND_L which is a counter for left symbol display are stored based on the address. Next, the current value of WCRND1, which is a random counter for determining big hits, is read out, and then the random counter WCRND1 is stored in the storage location of the calculated big hit random storage bank (F0A1H). The jackpot storage bank is divided into jackpot storage banks 1, 2, 3, and 4. Therefore, a maximum of four WCRND1 and WCRND_L values can be stored in the jackpot storage bank. Next, the current value of the value of WCRND_L, which is a left symbol display random counter, is read out, and WCRND1
In the same manner as above, it is stored in the storage location in the big hit random storage bank (F0A5H). Next, the winning memory counter is updated (+1) (E0A9H), and the first type start port switch winning determination process is completed (F0ACH).

  FIG. 78 is a flowchart of a process procedure of the counter switch winning determination process. The counter switch winning determination process is a process of performing a counter switch check process, determining whether the switch is on / off, determining an illegal winning, and performing a counter process if the switch is on. First, switch check processing (P_SW_CHK) is executed for the counter switch (winning ball detector 10) (F0ADH). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0B8H). If it is other than the switch-on check value, the count switch winning determination process ends. If it is not other than the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the prize ball number storage counter is the maximum value (F0B8H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number storage counter is 10. If the value of the prize ball number storage counter is not 10, the prize ball number storage counter is updated (+1) (F0CH). After the winning ball number storage counter is updated, or after the value of the winning ball number storage counter is determined to be 10, it is determined whether or not the winning prize is an illegal winning (F0C3H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the illegal prize warning timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than zero. If the value of the illegal prize warning timer is other than 0, the illegal prize warning flag is set (F0C7H). After the illegal winning warning flag is set or when the value of the illegal winning warning timer is other than 0, the count process (P_TEN) is executed (F0CAH). The counting process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the count process, the count switch winning determination process ends (F0CDH).

  FIG. 79 is a flowchart of a specific area switch winning determination process. The specific area switch winning determination is a process of detecting a short error of the specific ball detector 9 at a normal time and performing a count process (warning canceling process) during operation of the specific area, that is, at a big hit or at a warning. First, a switch check process is executed for a specific area switch (F0CEH). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0D9H). If the value is other than the switch-on check value, the specific area switch winning determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not other than the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number storage counter is the maximum value (F0DBH). If the value of the winning ball number storage counter is not the maximum value, the winning ball number storage counter is updated (+1) (F0E1H). After the winning ball number storage counter is updated, or after the value of the winning ball number storage counter is determined to be the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the winning prize is illegal (F0E4H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the illegal prize warning timer is other than zero. If the value of the illegal prize warning timer is other than 0, an illegal prize warning flag is set (F0E8H). After setting the illegal prize warning flag or when the value of the illegal prize warning timer is other than 0, it is determined whether an error is occurring (F0EBH). Specifically, the value of the warning flag is other than 0. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the specific area switch winning determination process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the warning flag is not other than 0, it is determined whether or not it is outside the valid time of the specific area (F0F1H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area switch valid time timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the value of the specific area switch valid time timer is 0, the specific area switch winning determination process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the specific area switch valid time timer is not 0, it is determined whether or not the final opening count has been reached (F0F5H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening number counter stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is greater than 15. When the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is not larger than 15, it is determined whether or not the specific area switch-on flag is set (F0FBH). If the specific area switch-on flag is not set, the specific area switch-on flag is set (F0FFH).

  After the specific area switch-on flag is set, the specific area switch-on flag is set when the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is greater than 15 or when the specific area switch-on flag is set (F0FFH). . Next, a count process (P_TEN) is executed (F102H). The counting process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the count process ends, the specific area switch winning determination process ends (F105H).

  FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal symbol switch winning determination process. The normal symbol switch winning determination process is a process of storing the random counter WCRND2 if the winning memory is less than the maximum value based on the detection of the hitting ball by the passing switch 104 (see FIG. 1).

  First, it is determined whether an error is occurring (F106H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag is other than zero. When the value of the warning flag is 0, the normal symbol switch winning determination process ends, and when the value of the warning flag is 0, the switch check process (P_SW_CHK) is executed with respect to the detection of the hit ball by the passing switch 104 (see FIG. 1). (F10AH). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F114H). If it is other than the switch-on check value, the normal symbol switch winning determination process ends. If it is not other than the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the winning memory is equal to or less than the maximum value (F116H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol winning storage counter is 4 or less. If the value of the normal symbol winning memory counter is not 4 or less, the maximum winning memory value is set in the normal symbol winning memory counter (F11CH), and the normal symbol switch winning determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol winning storage counter is 4 or less, the value of WCRND2 (random counter 2), which is a random counter for determining the normal symbol hit, is extracted and stored in the normal symbol random storage bank (F210H). ). The normal symbol random storage bank is configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46, and the address obtained by adding the value of the normal symbol winning storage counter to the head address of the normal symbol random storage bank is the storage destination address of WCRND2. The normal symbol storage bank is divided into normal symbol storage banks 1, 2, 3, and 4. Therefore, a maximum of four WCRND2 values can be stored in the normal symbol storage bank. Next, after the normal symbol winning memory counter is updated (+1), the normal symbol switch winning determination process ends (F130H).

FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing normal symbol process timer processing. The normal symbol process timer process is a process for updating the timer of normal symbol process data and updating the data. First, it is determined whether or not the currently executing process is the same as the designated process (F729H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the head address of the normal symbol process data currently being executed matches the head address of the specified normal symbol process data. If the head address of the normal symbol process data currently being executed does not match the head address of the designated normal symbol process data, the address of the new process data and the new normal symbol process timer are set (F72DH). . After the new normal symbol process data address and timer are set, or when the start address of the normal symbol process data currently being executed matches the start address of the specified normal symbol process data, the normal symbol process It is determined whether or not the timer has expired (F735H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer is zero. When the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0, the normal symbol process address described later is updated (F740H). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol process timer is not 0, after the normal symbol process timer is updated (-1), it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0 (F739H). When the value of the normal symbol process timer is not 0, a calculation flag setting process described later is performed (F747H). On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0, the normal symbol process address is updated (+3) (F740H). Next, a calculation flag is set (F747H). Next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol process timer is being calculated (F748H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer is other than zero. If the value of the normal symbol process timer is other than 0, the normal symbol process timer process ends (F766H). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0, it is determined whether or not the process has ended (F74CH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol process data progress address is not the final address. When the normal symbol process data progress address is not the final address, the process proceeds to the solenoid setting process of the electric accessory described later (F75BH). On the other hand, if the normal symbol process data progress address is the final address, the in-computation flag is cleared (F752H). Next, the head address of the normal symbol process data is set (F753H). Next, the normal symbol process timer is newly set (F757H). Next, the solenoid of the electric accessory is set (F75BH). After the solenoid of the electric accessory is set, the normal symbol process timer process ends (F776H).

  FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of process data / timer processing. The process data / timer process is a process for performing process data timer update and data update. First, process data set processing (P_PRO_SET) is executed (F5A7H). The process data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the process timer has expired (F5AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control timer is zero. The process control timer is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46.

  When the value of the process control timer is 0, after the start address of the process data is set (F5BEH), the process timer is cleared and the process data / timer processing is ended (F5E5H). On the other hand, when the value of the process control timer is not 0, the process timer is updated (-1), and it is determined whether the result is still being calculated (F5AEH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control timer is other than zero. When the value of the process control timer is other than 0, the process proceeds to the display device command set process (F5DAH) described later. On the other hand, when the value of the process control timer is 0, the process data address is updated (+5) (F5B3H). Next, it is determined whether or not the data is finished (F5BAH). If the data has been completed, the head address is set (F5BEH), and the process ends after the process timer is cleared. On the other hand, if the data has not ended, it is determined whether it is an external reference timer code (F5C9H). If it is an external reference timer code, the reach variation time is calculated and set according to the external reference timer code (F5D1H). After the reach variation time is calculated and set, or when the reach variation time is other than the external reference timer code, the process timer is set (F5D8H). After the process timer is set or when it is determined that the process timer is being calculated (YES in F5AEH), the display command is set (F5DAH). Here, the display command is the command data COM0 described above. Next, the playing flag is set (F5E4H), and the process data / timer processing is ended (F5E5H).

FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the data set processing. The data set process is a process for initializing each data in the data table. First, initialization data is set (F61EH). Next, the data address is updated (+3) (F626H). Next, the number of data is updated (-1), and it is determined whether there is data (F62CH). If there is data, the process proceeds to initialization data set processing (F61EH), and the migration process is repeated. If there is no data, the data set process ends (F62FH).

  FIG. 84 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of switch check processing. The switch check process is a process for determining ON / OFF of a switch input bit and setting / canceling a short error. First, it is determined whether or not the switch check bit is on (F131H). If the switch check bit is on, the process proceeds to a warning flag clear process (F142H) described later. On the other hand, if the switch check bit is not on, it is determined whether or not the switch counter is at the maximum value (F139H). When the switch counter is at the maximum value, the process proceeds to a warning flag setting process (F147H) described later. On the other hand, when the switch counter is not at the maximum value, the switch counter is updated (+1) (F141H). Next, the warning flag is cleared (F142H), and the process proceeds to a holding data set process (F149H) described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the switch counter is the maximum value (YES in F139H), a warning flag is set (F147H). Next, the retained data is set (F149H). Next, the switch-on determination value is checked (F150H), and the switch check process ends (F153H).

  FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the count processing. The counting process is a process of updating the winning number by monitoring the state of the error cancellation without counting, the process flag, and the maximum value of the winning number. First, the warning flag for shifting the count switch is cleared (F154H). Next, it is determined whether or not the count switch is valid (F157H). If the count switch is valid, the count process ends (F168H). On the other hand, if the count switch is not valid, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings is equal to or greater than the maximum value (F15FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 9 or more. If the value of the winning number counter is not 9 or more, the value of the winning number counter is updated (+1) (F165H). After updating the winning number counter or after determining that the winning number is equal to or greater than the maximum value, the counting process ends (F168H).

  FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the sound performance process. The sound performance processing is processing for performing sound performance in accordance with the performance code. First, performance preparation data is output (F1DAH). Next, it is determined whether or not the sound timer has been updated (F1ECH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the sound performance timer is zero. The sound performance timer is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. If the value of the sound performance timer is 0, the sound performance process ends (F362H).

  On the other hand, if the value of the sound performance timer is other than 0, the sound data pointer is calculated (F1F5H). Next, it is determined whether or not the sound data has been completed (F1F7H). If the sound data is finished, the sound performance process is finished. On the other hand, if the sound data has not ended, it is determined whether or not it is other than the jump code (F1FDH). If it is a jump code, the jump destination pointer is calculated (F201H), and then the process proceeds to a sound data end determination process (F1F7H). On the other hand, if it is other than the jump code, it is determined whether it is a reset code (F207H). If it is not a reset code, a reset signal is output (F20BH), then the pointer is updated (+1) (F212H), then the reset signal is latched (F219H), and the sound performance process is terminated (F262H). .

On the other hand, if it is a reset code, it is determined whether it is a performance waiting code (F222H). If it is a performance waiting code, the process proceeds to a data address update process (F25EH) described later. On the other hand, if it is a performance waiting code, a sound designation code is output (F228H). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a CH2 performance chord (F23AH). If it is not the CH2 performance code, the CH2 performance code is output (F240H). After the output of the CH2 performance code or when it is determined that it is the CH2 performance code, the performance designation code is latched (F249H). Next, the data address is updated (+2) (F25EH), and the sound performance process ends (F262H).

  FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the symbol set process. The symbol set process is a process of setting stop symbol data at the time of loss / hit and setting the reach state according to the symbol state based on the calculated left stop symbol and using the big hit flag. First, a left stop symbol is calculated (F31EH). Specifically, it is calculated by referring to the value of WCRND_L which is a left symbol display random counter. Next, it is determined whether or not the time is off (F32AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit flag is zero. When the value of the big hit flag is other than 0, the middle stop symbol and the right stop symbol are set to the same symbol as the left stop symbol (F32EH). Specifically, the same symbol as the special symbol determined by the value of WCRND_L, which is a left symbol display random counter, is set as the middle stop symbol and the right stop symbol. Next, the process proceeds to reach related flag clear processing (F352H).

  On the other hand, when the value of the big hit flag is 0, first, the value of WCRND_R which is a random counter for right symbol display is referred to, and the right symbol stop symbol is set based on the value (F334H). Next, the value of WCRND_C, which is a medium symbol display random counter, is referred to, and the medium symbol stop symbol is set based on the value (F33AH). Next, it is determined whether or not the set special symbol combination is other than the winning symbol combination (F340H). When the combination is other than the winning symbol combination, the routine proceeds to reach related flag clear processing (F352H). On the other hand, in the case of a winning symbol combination, processing for removing the middle symbol from the winning symbol is performed (F34AH), and the flow proceeds to reach related flag clear processing (F257H).

  Next, the reach related flag is cleared (F352H). Next, it is determined whether it is other than reach (F357H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of display control transfer data 1 representing the left symbol stop symbol number matches the value of display control transfer data 3 representing the right symbol stop symbol number. That is, it is determined whether or not the left symbol matches the right symbol. When the left symbol and the right symbol do not match, that is, when the symbol is not reach, the symbol setting process ends (F39AH). On the other hand, when the left symbol matches the right symbol, that is, in the case of reach, the distance to the winning symbol is calculated (F35DH). Next, the reach operation table is calculated (F365H). Next, a reach operation flag is calculated (F36CH). With the reach operation flag, one of the above reach 1 to reach 6 is selected, and whether or not to spin is selected. Next, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (F37BH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than zero. When the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the reach circulation number calculation and setting process described later is performed (F390H). On the other hand, if the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol (F37FH). Specifically, the value of the left stop symbol number stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is a value of WCRND_L that designates the probability variation symbol “3”, “5”, “6”, “8”, It is determined whether or not it matches any of the values of “11”. When the left stop symbol number is not a value for designating the probability variation symbol, the reach operation flag is cleared (F38DH). After the reach operation flag is cleared, or when the left stop symbol number is a value for designating the probability variation symbol, the number of reach cycles is calculated and set (F390H). Here, the designated reach frequency is used to determine the data of bits 1 and 0 of the command data COM4 described above. After the reach number of revolutions is calculated and set, the symbol set process ends (F39A1).

FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for reach-around time calculation processing. The reach-around time calculation process calculates and sets the reach-around time (F42BH). Specifically, the time corresponding to the selected number of laps is set by selecting one of the laps from the multiple laps of the special symbol set in the reach lap time timer table. The In the present embodiment, data of “1 lap” and “2 laps” are set in the reach lap time timer table. The reach lap time timer table is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46.

  FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of reach symbol movement amount time calculation processing. In the reach symbol movement amount time calculation process, the symbol movement time at the time of reach is calculated and set (F41CH). Specifically, processing is performed by referring to the reach time symbol movement time timer table. In the reach time symbol movement time timer table, a time corresponding to the number of frames (movement amount) at which the special symbol fluctuates is set. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, since 15 types of special symbols are set, a total of 15 types of frames from 1 frame to 15 frames (1 round) and the time required for fluctuation of each frame number, Reach time symbol movement time timer table is configured with data corresponding to. By selecting the number of frames (movement amount) from this table, the time corresponding to the selected number of frames (movement amount) is set. The reach time symbol movement time timer table is stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 46.

  Here, the reach time lap time timer table, the reach symbol moving time timer table, and the reach slip time timer table to which the symbol slip time is referred in the case of slip reach will be described in more detail. FIG. 91A is an explanatory diagram illustrating each timer table stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 46. In the figure, a “symbol” table indicates a reach time symbol moving time timer table, a “lap” table indicates a reach time lap time timer table, and a “slip” table indicates a reach time slip time timer table. These timer tables are constructed according to the RAM addresses shown in the figure.

  First, the reach time symbol movement time timer table will be described. In the reach time symbol movement time timer table, a total of 15 types of movement times are set.

  Next, the reach lap time timer table will be described. In the reach time lap time timer table, 15 units of the special symbols used in the present embodiment are variably displayed in the variable display device 24 as one round. The moving time required until the stop of the symbol, the moving time required until the symbol stops after the second lap, and the moving time required until the symbol stops after the third lap are set. The time required to stop the symbol after one lap after starting variable display is the movement display time (5000/2 × 0) + stop display time (384/2) milliseconds, and the time required to stop the symbol after two laps. Is set to (5000/2 × 1) + (384/2) milliseconds, and the time required to stop the symbol after 3 laps is set to (5000/2 × 2) + (384/2) milliseconds. . In the present embodiment, since three rounds are not used, “dummy” is shown in the figure.

Next, the reach time slip time timer table will be described. In the reach time slip time timer table, there is set a travel time required for the variable display device 24 to perform no slippage in which a design slip does not occur, and a design slide operation of 1 design slide to 6 design slide. Travel time is (518/2) · 0 ms for no-slip, (518/2) · 1 ms for 1-slip, and (518/2) · 2 ms for 2-slip. For 3 symbol slips, (518/2) · 3 ms, for 4 symbol slips, (518/2) · 4 ms, for 5 symbol slips, (518/2) · 5 ms, 6 The pattern slip is set to (518/2) · 6 milliseconds, respectively. In the present embodiment, no slip and 1-symbol slip to 3-symbol slip are not used, and therefore, (dummy) is used in the figure. In addition, the reach time symbol movement time timer table and the reach time lap time timer table are used for time management of the fluctuation D of the reach 1 shown in FIG. Fluctuation D varies 17-31 symbols. For example, when stopping before one winning symbol, the variation D is 29 symbol variations. A time corresponding to this 29 symbol variation is calculated by combining the above-mentioned reach time symbol movement time timer table and reach time cycle time timer table. First, if the data of 2 laps + stop (stop at the 2nd lap) in the reach lap time timer table is selected, the time for 1 lap (15 symbols) is obtained, and the remaining 14 symbols are moved during the reach. If it is obtained from the time timer table, the time until one symbol is obtained.

  The reach slip time timer table is used for time management of fluctuation H after reach shown in FIG.

  FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing the processing sequence of process data set processing. The process data set process is a process for checking the position of the process data and setting the lamp and sound data. First, it is determined whether or not it matches the designated address (F5E6H). If it does not match the specified address, new data is set (F5EAH). A reach operation command is set (F5F2H) after a new data set or if it matches the specified address. Next, the address of the ramp data is calculated (F600H). Next, it is determined whether or not it matches the current address (F609H). If it does not match the current address, new data is set (F60FH). After the new data set or if it matches the current address, the sound flag is set (F617H). After the sound flag is set, the process data set process ends (F61DH).

  (1) As shown in FIG. 1, a game area in which a ball is hit and a variable display device whose display state can be changed are provided, and the display result of the variable display device has become a specific display mode determined in advance. In this case, a gaming machine that can be given a predetermined gaming value is configured. Further, the variable display device 24 is configured by the variable display device 24. The variable display device 24 is composed of a liquid crystal display device capable of variably displaying an image, but may be a device using CRT, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display.

  (2) The LCD display device 35 shown in FIG. 5 constitutes variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display device when a predetermined variable display condition is satisfied in the gaming state. . Here, the predetermined variable display condition specifically indicates that the hit ball wins the start opening 5. An opening blade piece 102 is provided at the starting port 5. When the opening blade piece 102 is in the open state, the hitting ball is in a state where it is easier to start and win than in the closed state. The open wing piece 102 is configured to open for a predetermined time when the normal symbol shown in the normal symbol display unit 100 is generated, but the probability that the hit occurs when the probability changes compared to the normal time. Is highly adjusted. If the hit occurs, the opening blade piece 102 is opened for a predetermined time and the probability that the hitting ball is started is increased. However, when the probability changes, the opening blade piece 102 is in the open state longer than the normal time. It is configured. That is, the probability of starting winning a prize which is a condition for variable display of the variable display device 24 is different between the probability variation time and the normal time. The basic circuit 46 performs control for changing the probability of establishment of the variable display condition between the probability change and the normal time. In other words, the display condition establishment probability variation adjusting means for adjusting the variation probability of the variable display condition is constituted by the basic circuit 46.

(3) A reference value for determining whether or not to reduce the variable display control time of the variable display device 24 is stored in a ROM configured in the basic circuit 46. In the first embodiment, this reference value is the starting memory number immediately before the variable display device 24 starts variable display, and the probability that the open blade piece 102 is open is high and the time in the open state is adjusted to be long. When the probability is changed, the start display memory number is 2 or more, and the variable display control time is shortened. On the other hand, at the normal time when the opening blade piece 102 has a low probability of opening and the opening time is short, the variable display control time is controlled to be shortened only when the starting memory number becomes four. In the fifth embodiment, the number of start winnings in the past 2 minutes is the reference value. Similar to the first embodiment, the reference value is different between the probability change and the normal time with different start winning probabilities.

  (4) The variable display control time of the variable display device 24 is shortened by the basic circuit 46 in accordance with the reference values shown in the first embodiment or the fifth embodiment. That is, the basic circuit 46 constitutes variable display control time fluctuation adjusting means for adjusting the variable display control time according to the reference value.

  (5) If there is a start prize while variable display is being performed on the variable display device 24, the start prize is added, updated and stored up to four times, and variable display can be started based on the start prize memory. The starting memory number is subtracted and updated. Such a start-up winning is stored by a RAM configured in the basic circuit 46. In other words, the RAM configured in the basic circuit 46 is means for storing the number of times the variable display condition is established within a predetermined range of the number of storages, and the number of times the variable display condition is established each time the variable display condition is established. And a variable display condition satisfaction number storage means for subtracting and updating the established number each time the variable display device is subjected to variable display control.

  Further, as shown in the fifth embodiment, the RAM configured in the basic circuit 46 is provided with a start winning number check counter, and two minutes are also provided by the 2-minute timer provided in the RAM. The number of start winnings generated during the time counting is counted by the start winning number check counter. That is, the RAM configured in the basic circuit 46 is means for storing the number of times the variable display condition is satisfied within a predetermined period, and the variable display condition is satisfied within the predetermined period every time the predetermined period elapses. A variable display condition satisfaction number storage means for re-storing the number of times is configured.

  (6) The basic circuit 46 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 constitutes display result determining means for determining the display result of the variable display device.

  (7) A plurality of types of identification information variably displayed by the variable display device are displayed in a round based on the movement time data in the reach time lap time timer table (lap) shown in FIG. 91 (A). Necessary one-cycle time data is configured. Furthermore, the time data of the identification information display unit in which the plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed is configured by the movement time data in the reach time symbol movement time timer table (symbol) shown in FIG. 91 (A). . The reach time lap time timer table and the reach time symbol moving time timer table are stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 46. In other words, the basic circuit 46 variably displays the plurality of types of identification information variably displayed by the variable display device, and the circulatory unit time data necessary for the circular display and the plurality of types of identification information to be variably displayed. Time data storage means for storing time data in units of information display is configured.

(8) According to the flowchart shown in FIG. 71, according to the display result of the display schedule determined by the display result determination unit, the time data of the one round unit stored in the time data storage unit, and the identification information Variable display control time data generating means for generating variable display control time data of the variable display device by selecting display unit time data and combining both the selected time data is configured. Specifically, as described above, the reach-time lap time timer table corresponds to a plurality of types of lap times in advance and time data for one round, which is the time required for variably displaying each lap number. Is set. Similarly, the reach time symbol movement time timer table corresponds to the number of movements of multiple types of symbols in advance and the time data of the identification information display unit, which is the time required to variably display the number of movements of each symbol. Is set. Therefore, the variable display control time data is generated by selecting and combining an appropriate number of laps and the number of symbol movements from the preset number of laps and the number of symbol movements.

  For this reason, for example, even when changing the design pattern of various special symbols in order to improve the interest of the player's game, when the variable display control time data is changed in accordance with the change of the symbol variation pattern, Variable display control time data can be easily created simply by changing the combination of the number of times and the number of symbol movements. The flowchart shown in FIG. 71 is programmed in the ROM of the basic circuit 46.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, during the variable display control of the symbol, the symbol 3 symbols in front of the scheduled stop symbol or the symbol 4 symbols in front of the symbol is in the middle of the variable display control. Set regardless of the. In other words, when variable display starts from the previously stopped stop symbol, a predetermined symbol is set based on the scheduled stop symbol during variable display control, regardless of the type of the previous stop symbol. Is done. Based on the set symbol, the variable display control time from the start of variable display of the set symbol to the stop of the scheduled stop symbol is calculated.

  Thereby, the calculation of the variable display control time from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the stop of the scheduled stop symbol can be performed without sticking to the symbol for which the variable display is started. The display result determining means for determining the display result of the variable display device in advance is configured by the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The control circuit shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 constitutes display content switching means for switching to a predetermined display content during variable display before the display result of the variable display device is derived. The display content switching means is capable of switching the display content of the variable display device to a display content before a predetermined stage from the display result determined by the display result determining means.

  In the present embodiment, as a display content before a predetermined stage from the display result determined by the display result determining means, a plurality of symbols before a scheduled stop symbol determined before the start of symbol variation are selected and switched. It is done.

  Further, the time length of the identification information display unit stored in the time data storage means is determined by how many pieces of identification information are separated from predetermined identification information among the plurality of types. It is data. For this reason, variable display control time data can be generated only with the current scheduled stop symbol regardless of the type of identification information that was previously stopped.

  In the present embodiment, variable display control time data is generated based on FIG. 71 only when variable display control is related to reach processing. Step F3E6H in FIG. 71 constitutes reach determination means for determining whether or not the variable display control is related to reach processing.

  (9) Reach means that a plurality of display results are displayed at the same time by the variable display unit of the variable display device, and the plurality of display results are a combination of predetermined specific display modes. A predetermined game value can be added to the display result, and the plurality of display results are displayed at the same time. The display result satisfies the condition for the combination of the specific display modes.

  (10) The basic circuit 46 shown in FIG. 5 or 6 constitutes game control means for controlling the gaming state of the gaming machine.

  (11) In the present embodiment, data designating each image corresponding to the command data shown in FIGS. 31 and 32 is stored in a ROM (not shown) configured in the LCD display device 35. When the command data is transmitted from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48, the CPU (not shown) in the LCD display device 35 stores the information in the LCD display device 35 based on the ROM control program. An image control command signal is sent to a VDP (not shown) configured as described above, and the VDP generates image data based on the image control command signal. As described above, the LCD display device 35 constitutes variable display control means for receiving the command signal from the game control means and controlling the display of the variable display device.

  (12) The ROM configured in the LCD display device 35 may be configured as a so-called inexpensive mask ROM in which once the memory is stored, no memory can be rewritten thereafter. In this case, for example, to change the design of the variable display control, even if the command data can be changed by the basic circuit 46 which is the game control means, the ROM configured in the LCD display device 35 which is the variable display control means. Since the data cannot be rewritten, the design change is not easy. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, data not currently used for image display control is stored in the ROM in the LCD display device 35 as “dummy” in anticipation of future use. By using command data corresponding to “dummy” in the circuit 46, future design changes can be easily performed. Therefore, even if a mask ROM is used, it is possible to change the design with elasticity in the future.

  (13) In FIG. 5, command signals CD0 to CD7 and an initialization signal INT are transmitted from the LCD circuit 48 to the LCD display device 35, or determined by the display result determining means based on the command signal and the initialization signal. A display result signal for specifying the displayed result is configured.

  (14) The following embodiments include the following inventions (14-1) to (14-3).

    (14-1) In the case where a game area into which a ball is shot and a variable display device whose display state can be changed are included, and the display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode. A variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying a display result of the variable display device when a predetermined variable display condition is satisfied according to a gaming state, the gaming machine being capable of giving a predetermined game value , A display condition establishment probability variation adjusting means for adjusting the probability of establishment of the variable display condition, and a reference value for adjusting the variable display control time by the variable display control means are stored, and the variable display according to the reference value Variable display control time fluctuation adjusting means for adjusting the control time, and the variable display control time fluctuation adjusting means adjusts the probability of establishment of the variable display condition by the display condition establishment probability fluctuation adjustment means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the reference value is changed in a direction to shorten the variable display control time when the reference value is variably adjusted according to the state and the probability of establishment of the variable display condition is increased. .

According to this invention, the reference value for variably adjusting the variable display control time is changed so that many opportunities to shorten the variable display control time can be given when the probability of establishment of the variable display condition becomes high. Therefore, in a gaming state where the probability of establishment of the variable display condition is low, there are too many opportunities for the variable display control time to be shortened, and the variable display device variably displays, thereby reducing the gaming interest provided to the player. Even if this can be prevented, the display result of the variable display device can be derived and displayed without waiting too much for the player when the game state has a high probability of establishment of the variable display condition.

    (14-2) The gaming machine is means for storing the number of times that the variable display condition is established within a predetermined range of the number of memories, and increments and updates the number of times that the variable display condition is satisfied. And a variable display condition establishment number storage means for subtracting and updating the establishment number each time the variable display device is variably controlled, and the variable display control time variation adjustment means stores the variable display condition establishment number storage. A gaming machine characterized in that when the stored value of the means becomes a value corresponding to the reference value, the variable display control time is adjusted for fluctuation.

  According to this invention, since the variable display control time fluctuation adjustment is performed when the stored value of the variable display condition satisfaction number storage means reaches a value corresponding to the reference value, the probability of establishment of the variable display condition is high. In this case, even if the stored value is relatively small, the variable display condition is adjusted to be short. As a result, even if the variable display condition is satisfied, the stored value of the variable display condition establishment number storage means is determined in advance. Therefore, the inconvenience that the establishment of the variable display condition becomes invalid without being stored can be prevented as much as possible.

    (14-3) The gaming machine is a means for storing the number of times the variable display condition is established within a predetermined period, and the number of times the variable display condition is established within the next predetermined period every time the predetermined period elapses. It further has a variable display condition establishment number storage means for re-storing, and the variable display control time variation adjustment means, when the stored value of the variable display condition establishment number storage means becomes a value corresponding to the reference value, A gaming machine, wherein the variable display control time is variably adjusted.

  According to this invention, since the number of times that the variable display condition is established within a predetermined period is compared with the reference value, the decision to variably adjust the variable display control time depends on the number of times that the variable display condition is established per unit time. As a result, the variable display control time is adjusted more appropriately.

It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the variable display apparatus used for the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the winning space provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing of the winning space of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the control circuit used for the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the control circuit used for the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the various random counters used for the variable display control of a variable display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display control operation | movement of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of the stop symbol displayed on a variable display apparatus, and the value of each counter. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of variation pattern of the variable display of a variable display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of a variable display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of a variable display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of a variable display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of a variable display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of a variable display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of a variable display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing explaining the random counter used for the variable display of the normal symbol displayed in a normal symbol display part. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display operation | movement of the normal symbol in a normal symbol display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of the normal symbol displayed in a normal symbol display part, and the value of each counter. It is explanatory drawing which shows the order of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol displayed in a normal symbol display part, and its period. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of the normal symbol in a normal symbol display part. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of the normal symbol in a normal symbol display part. It is a timing chart which shows the variable display operation | movement of the normal symbol in a normal symbol display part. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the stop of the variable display operation | movement of a variable display apparatus, and operation | movement of decoration LED. It is explanatory drawing explaining the random counter used for decoration LED. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display control of decoration LED. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating 2nd-4th embodiment about the shortening conditions which shorten the variable display control time of a variable display apparatus. It is a screen block diagram which shows the example of a display of the change display of a special symbol. It is a screen block diagram which shows the example of a display of the change display of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of command data transmitted to a LCD display via a LCD circuit from a basic circuit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of command data transmitted to a LCD display via a LCD circuit from a basic circuit. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT at the time of loss, and command data. It is explanatory drawing explaining the conditions 1-condition 3 represented by FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT at the time of big hit, and command data. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the transfer method of command data. It is a screen block diagram which shows the example of a display at the time of a big hit state. It is a screen block diagram which shows the example of a display when the last specific game state by repeated continuation control is complete | finished. It is a timing chart which shows the temporal relationship between the display of an end demonstration screen and generation | occurrence | production of a probability fluctuation | variation. 5 is a timing chart showing a temporal relationship between a control operation of repeated continuation control and a screen displayed during the repeated continuation control. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of various information outputted from an information output circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main program for performing game control. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a random update (infinite loop) process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the initialization set process of a register. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the initialization 1st process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process of initialization 2nd time. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an initialization failure process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a timer 1 interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a hit ball signal process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a warning process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an output data control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an output data set process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an output process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a display apparatus control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a random update process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process process of a normal symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a sound process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an information output process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a decoration design control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a random update process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence at the time of normal of a normal symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence at the time of the fluctuation | variation of a normal symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence at the time of the stop of a normal symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a normal time process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a normal time process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of all the symbol fluctuation processes. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a left symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a right symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a middle symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a fever check process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of pre-opening of a special winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a process during big prize opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a process after a special prize opening | release opening. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a 1st type starting port switch winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a count switch winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a specific area switch winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a normal symbol switch winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process timer process of a normal symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of process data / timer processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a data set process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a switch check process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a count process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a sound performance process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a symbol set process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a reach time lap time calculation process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the symbol movement amount time calculation process at the time of reach. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a process data set process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the various tables comprised in RAM of the basic circuit 46, and a random bank.

Explanation of symbols

  1 game board, 4 variable winning ball device, 24 variable display device, 32 variable display unit, 46 basic circuit, 48 LCD circuit, 35 LCD display device, 5 start port, 33 start memory LED, 3 game area.

Claims (2)

It has a game area where a hit ball is to be shot and a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and when a display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode, a predetermined game value is obtained. A gaming machine that can be granted,
Variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting variable display of the variable display device when a predetermined variable display condition is satisfied according to a gaming state;
Means for storing the number of times the variable display condition is satisfied within a predetermined number of storages, and adding and updating the number of times that the variable display condition is satisfied, and the variable display device variably displays Variable display condition establishment number storage means for subtracting and updating the establishment number each time it is controlled;
In accordance with the number of times the variable display condition is established stored in the variable display condition establishment number storage means, a variable display control time from when the variable display is started to when the display result is derived and displayed is displayed. Variable display control time shortening means for shortening,
Game control means for controlling the gaming state of the gaming machine to a frequency improvement state in which the frequency of establishment of the variable display condition is increased from a predetermined normal state,
The variable display control time shortening means shortens the variable display control time in the normal state when the variable display condition is stored in the variable display condition establishment number storage means in the frequency improvement state. A game machine, characterized in that the variable display control time is shortened from a stage before the number of times that the variable display condition serving as a reference is met.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an information output circuit that outputs shortening variation information indicating that the variable display control time is shortened to the outside of the gaming machine.

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