JP2008272239A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the presentation effect with the variable display of special symbols by diversifying the modes of variable display of the special symbols. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a main CPU and a subordinate CPU. The main CPU executes a jackpot lottery if a game ball passes through a start hole 18, and executes a regular winning lottery when a game ball passes through a passage gate. The main CPU variably displays regular symbols in a regular symbol display 25 according to the variable display pattern determined according to the result of the regular winning lottery. The subordinate CPU variably displays ornament symbols in a liquid crystal display device 21 according to the variable display pattern determined by the main CPU according to the result of the jackpot lottery. The main CPU is characterized by determining a specific mode as the variable display pattern of regular symbols when the regular winning lottery is executed while ornament symbols are being variably displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game using a game ball.

  Conventionally, in a general pachinko gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball is won (entered) in a starting port (special area) on the game board. Here, there is one that notifies the result of the big hit lottery by the first identification information (decorative symbol) that is changed and fixedly displayed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a decorative symbol associated with a special symbol (whether or not) is displayed in a symbol control device in order to reduce the processing load on the main control unit.

  Further, in the conventional gaming machine, the start opening can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can be easily won in the start opening and a closed state in which it is difficult to win a game ball in the first start opening. A variable member is provided, and when the game ball passes through a passing gate (second specific area) on the game board, a normal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the variable member is opened. Here, there is a case where the normal lottery result is notified by the second identification information (ordinary symbol) which is changed and fixedly displayed.

It should be noted that normal symbols are displayed in a small size using 7-segments etc. under the control of the main control device, and decorative symbols are configured to be displayed in large size using liquid crystal etc. under the control of the display control device so that the decorative symbols can be shown to the player. It is common to make it.
JP 2007-61589 A

  However, in the conventional technology, the decorative symbol display is performed in various ways, so it has the effect of raising the expectation for the result of the big hit lottery for the player, but the normal symbol change display is a monotonous mode. Therefore, the effect of raising the player's expectation for the normal lottery is insufficient, and the effect of the performance is insufficient.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of the normal symbol variation display by enriching the variation of the normal symbol variation display mode.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a gaming area (game area 2a) in which a gaming ball can flow down, and a gaming area provided in the gaming area and capable of passing the gaming ball. A game board (game board 2) having one specific area (starting port 18) and a second specific area (passage gate 13) different from the first specific area, and provided in the first specific area, the first specific area A variable member (variable wings 18a, 18b) that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can easily pass to a specific area and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass the game ball to the first specific area, A jackpot lottery means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for lottery whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states when passing through the first specific area; First, the first identification information (decorative symbol) is displayed in a variable manner. When the lottery is performed by the separate information display means (liquid crystal display device 21) and the big hit lottery means, the first identification that is stopped and displayed on the first identification information display means according to the lottery result by the big hit lottery means When the lottery is performed by the first identification information determination means (sub CPU 301) for determining information and the big hit lottery means, the first identification in the first identification information display means according to the lottery result by the big hit lottery means First identification information display according to a variation display pattern determined by first identification information variation display pattern determination means (main CPU 201 of main control circuit 200) for determining a variation display pattern of information and first identification information variation display pattern determination means The first identification information determined by the first identification information determination means is stopped and displayed after the first identification information in the means is variably displayed. Identification information display control means (sub CPU301) and movable member lottery means (main CPU 201 of main control circuit 200) for lottery whether or not to open the variable member when the game ball passes through the second specific area When the lottery is performed by the second identification information display means (ordinary symbol display unit 25) for displaying the variation of the second identification information (ordinary symbol) and the movable member lottery means, the movable member lottery means Depending on the result of the lottery, the second identification information determining means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for determining the second identification information to be stopped and displayed on the second identification information display means, and the lottery by the movable member lottery means Second identification information variation display pattern determining means for determining a variation display pattern of the second identification information in the second identification information display means (main CPU of the main control circuit 200) 201) and the second identification information determined by the stop second identification information determination means after the second identification information in the second identification information display means is variably displayed according to the variation display pattern determined by the second identification information variation display pattern determination means. And second identification information display control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for stopping and displaying the identification information, and the second identification information variation display pattern determining means is configured by the first identification information display control means. When a lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means during the variable display, a specific mode is determined as the variable display pattern of the second identification information.

  According to this configuration, when lottery (normal lottery) is performed by the movable member lottery means when the first identification information is variably displayed by the first identification information display control means, the second identification information display means The variation mode of the second identification information is a specific mode. That is, when the normal winning lottery is performed during the variation display of the first identification information, the variation display of the second identification information is variably displayed in a mode different from the normal mode.

  In this case, since the display mode of the second identification information in the second identification information display means can be enriched, the monotonousness of the variable display of the second identification information can be eliminated, and the second identification information It is possible to enhance the production effect by the variable display.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the second identification information variation display pattern determination means has the variation display on the first identification information display means in a predetermined mode. When a lottery by the movable member lottery means is sometimes performed, a specific mode is determined as a variation display pattern of the second identification information.

  According to this structure, when the lottery by the movable member lottery means is performed when the fluctuation display in the first identification information display means is in a predetermined mode, the fluctuation mode of the second identification information in the second identification information display means is It becomes a specific embodiment. That is, when the variation display of the first identification information is in a predetermined mode, the second identification information is variably displayed in a mode different from the normal mode.

  In this case, since the display mode of the second identification information in the second identification information display means can be more varied, it is possible to eliminate the monotonous variation display of the second identification information, and the second identification information. It is possible to further enhance the effect of the display by the fluctuation display.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the invention, the second identification information variation display pattern determining means is a first lottery lottery means in the first identification information display means. If a lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means when the reach (reach fluctuation) indicating that the possibility of winning is high is displayed, a specific aspect is determined as the fluctuation display pattern of the second identification information. It is characterized by doing.

  According to this configuration, when a lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means when the reach is displayed on the first identification information display means, the variation aspect of the second identification information in the second identification information display means is a specific aspect. It becomes. That is, when the variation display of the first identification information is reach, the variation display of the second identification information is variably displayed in a mode different from the normal mode.

  In this case, since the display mode of the second identification information in the second identification information display means can be more varied, it is possible to eliminate the monotonous variation display of the second identification information, and the second identification information. It is possible to further enhance the effect of the display by the fluctuation display.

  In addition, according to the present invention, when a reach that is highly likely to have been won by a lottery lottery means occurs, as described above, the effect of the display by the variation display of the second identification information is increased. At that time, it is possible to further increase the expectation of winning a big hit.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the third aspect of the invention, the second identification information variation display pattern determining means is configured to display the first after the reach is displayed on the first identification information display means. When a lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means when the first identification information displayed on the first identification information display means is a predetermined combination, a special mode is determined as a variable display pattern of the second identification information. It is characterized by.

  According to this configuration, after the reach is displayed on the first identification information display unit, the lottery by the movable member lottery unit is performed when the first identification information displayed on the first identification information display unit is a predetermined combination. In such a case, the variation mode of the second identification information in the second identification information display means becomes a special mode. That is, when the first identification information displayed on the first identification information display means is a predetermined combination, the second identification information is variably displayed in a mode different from the normal mode.

  In this case, since the display mode of the second identification information in the second identification information display means can be more varied, it is possible to eliminate the monotonous variation display of the second identification information, and the second identification information. It is possible to further enhance the effect of the display by the fluctuation display.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the present invention, the variation display mode of the normal symbol can be enriched, and it is possible to enhance the effect by the variation display of the normal symbol.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 25 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied.

  1 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the switch input detection processing according to the embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol control processing according to the embodiment, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a special symbol variation display time management according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the jackpot end interval processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. 10 shows the processing procedure of the normal symbol control processing according to this embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol storage check processing according to the present embodiment, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol display time management processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 15 is the flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot lottery table according to the present embodiment, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a normal hit lottery table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. Is a diagram showing an example of a decorative symbol variation display pattern determination table according to the present embodiment, FIG. 19 is a normal symbol variation display according to the present embodiment FIG. 20A is a diagram showing an example of a turn determination table, FIG. 20A is a diagram showing an example of a normal variation of a decorative symbol, FIG. 20B is a diagram showing an example of a reach variation of a decorative symbol, and FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of fluctuation, FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an ordinary symbol display device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display pattern of an ordinary symbol according to the present embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol scroll variation in the symbol display, and FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol blinking variation in the normal symbol display.

  First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1, a main body frame 3a to which a game board 2 (FIG. 2) is attached is fixed to an island facility via a hinge (not shown). The main body frame 3a is pivotably attached to the outer frame 3b (that is, the main body frame 3a is supported by using one end of the main body frame 3a as a rotation fulcrum and attached to the outer frame 3b so as to be openable and closable). The gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the outer frame 3b. And the decoration unit 60 provided with speaker cover 60a, 60b which protects speaker 6a, 6b (FIG. 3) fixed to the right and left of the main body frame 3a with respect to the main body frame 3a of such a game machine main body 3, liquid crystal A display device (first identification information display means) 21, a glass door 9a, an upper plate portion 4, a lower plate portion 5 and a launching handle 7 that cover the game board 2 with a glass plate 9b so as to be visible are attached. Yes.

  The glass door 9a and the upper plate part 4 are integrally formed, and one end of the integrated opening / closing door (opening / closing body) is pivotally supported by the main body frame 3a, and the other end of the main body frame. 3a is engaged.

  The game board 2 is formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light-transmitting property) having a light-transmitting property, at least a part of which is transmitted. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 2 has a game area 2a on the main surface side of the glass door 9a that faces the glass plate 9b, in which the game balls that have been launched can roll down. The game area 2a is an area surrounded by the rail 6 and capable of rolling down the game ball. The game board 2 may be transparent or translucent. Moreover, you may be comprised from members other than a synthetic resin.

  The game area 2a is surrounded by rails 6 as shown in FIG. 2, and includes obstacles (not shown) such as windmills and game nails, a general winning device 12, a pass gate (second specific area) 13, a start Game members such as a mouth (first specific area) 18, a special winning device 15, and an out mouth 16 are arranged. Here, the rail 6 is curved so as to surround the game area 2a, and a game ball launched toward the game area 2a by a launching device 90 (FIG. 3) to be described later is placed in the game area 2a. invite.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 2, a liquid crystal display device 21 having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to a game state or other notification information) is disposed.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 includes an area for displaying an effect image, and a decorative symbol display area 21b (FIGS. 20 and 21) in which a decorative symbol (first identification information) is changed and stopped. It is made up of.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the decorative symbol display area 21b is divided into a left reel portion 22a, a middle reel portion 22b, and a right reel portion 22c, and variable display of decorative symbols is separately performed on each reel portion. It has come to be.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 has translucency, the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is a position that can be visually recognized through the translucent portion of the game board 2, that is, the game board. 2 is placed behind. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  Here, the general winning device 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is variably displayed on a normal symbol display 25 (described later) when the game ball has passed. It is a device for making it.

  Further, an obstacle 45 is provided in the upper part of the approximate center of the game board 2, and an obstacle 46 is provided below the obstacle 45. In the game ball launched into the game board 2 by the operation of the launch handle 7, the game ball colliding with the obstacles 45 and 46 flows down along the obstacles 45 and 46 to either the left side or the right side of the game area 2a. .

  Below the obstacle 46, there is provided a start port (first specific area) 18 through which a game ball can be won and through which the winning game ball can pass. Further, the start port 18 is a variable wing that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can easily pass through the start port 18 and a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the start port 18. 18a, 18b.

  Here, the closed state of the variable wings 18 a and 18 b is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are closed and it is difficult for the game ball to win the starting port 18. On the other hand, the open state in the variable wings 18a and 18b is a state in which the variable wings 18a and 18b open in an inverted eight-character shape and the game ball can easily win the starting port 18. Further, the start port 18 is closed during normal times.

  When a game ball wins in the starting port 18 and passes through the inside, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 are changed and stopped. Although the above-described variable blades 18a and 18b are provided in the starting port 18 in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting port 18 has a structure in which the variable blades 18a and 18b are not provided. Also good.

  The big winning device 15 arranged below the start opening 18 is a so-called attacker type opening / closing device having a door 15a and a game ball receiving port, and is in a closed state in which it is difficult to win a game ball by closing the door 15a. Then, the door 15a is opened to perform an opening / closing operation with an open state in which it is easy to win a game ball. Furthermore, a passing area in which a game ball that has won the big winning device 15 can pass is provided inside the big winning device 15.

  The out port 16 is a device for collecting and collecting game balls that have not won any of the general winning device 12, the starting port 18, and the big winning device 15. The collected game balls are discharged out of the game area 2a.

  Below the glass door 9a, as shown in FIG. 1, an upper plate 4a for storing game balls paid out from the first outlet 55 and game balls to be driven into the game area 2a is arranged. Also, below the upper plate 4a, a lower plate 5a in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 4a due to payout are stored is disposed. Further, a shutter lever 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 4a, which is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 4a is moved to the lower plate 5a and taken out at the end of the game.

  Here, the game balls overflowing from the upper plate 4 a and the game balls moving by operating the shutter lever 10 reach the lower plate 5 a via the second discharge port 56.

  On the right side of the lower plate 5a, there is provided a launch handle 7 that is rotated when the game ball is launched to the game area 2a via the rail 6. The launch handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  Then, when the player turns the launch handle 7 to perform a launch operation, the game balls in the upper plate 4a are disposed on the back surface of the main body frame 3a by a launch ball supply device (not shown). It is supplied to the launching device 90 (see FIG. 3), and is launched by the launching device 90 along the rail 6 to the game area 2a.

  Next, the electrical decoration unit 26 will be described. The illumination unit 26 is disposed at a position that can be seen from the front side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 2), and a special symbol display 24, a normal symbol display (second identification information display means) 25, and four pieces. The normal symbol passage memory display 23 and four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are respectively arranged. The special symbol indicator 24 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, while the normal symbol indicator 25, the normal symbol passage storage indicator 23, and the special symbol start memory indicator 22 are each composed of LEDs.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. When a game ball passes through the passing gate 13, a random number value for normal winning lottery is extracted as passing memory, and the passing memory is stored in a passing storage area ("0" to "4") of the main RAM 203 described later. Is done. And based on this passage memory, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 25 is performed over a predetermined time. Further, the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) is displayed on the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 described above.

  For example, when two passage memories are stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”), two of the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 are lit. The number of lighting of the normal symbol passing memory display 23 can inform the player of the number of passing memories stored in the passing memory area (“1” to “4”).

  The normal symbol display 25 varies depending on the game ball passing through the inside of the start port 18. Moreover, the normal symbol display 25 is comprised by 7 segment LED. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined normal symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” and the symbol symbol “−” are variably displayed as normal symbols. When a normal winning symbol (for example, a numerical symbol from “0” to “9”) is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the variable wings 18a and 18b receive a game ball at the start port 18 for a predetermined time. (The open time is 0.3 seconds in the non-short-time state. On the other hand, in the short-time state, the 1.8-second open state is repeated three times. .)

  Here, the short time state means a state in which the average blinking display time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the other state (in the non-short time state), and the number of times the normal symbol fluctuates per time is improved (for example, non-time state). (The fluctuation display time of the normal symbol in the time reduction state is 50 seconds, and the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol in the time reduction state is 5 seconds.) Further, when the time is shortened, the variable blades 18a and 18b are switched to the open state more frequently than the non-time-short state (that is, the total open state time of the variable blades 18a and 18b per unit time). Is relatively large).

  The time-short state control is continued until the special symbol variation display reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 100 times) or until a big hit lottery by a big hit lottery means described later is won.

  Next, the structure of the normal symbol display 25 comprised by 7 segment LED is demonstrated. The normal symbol display 25 is composed of seven segments A to G as shown in FIG. Each segment is individually lit and extinguished under the control of a lamp control circuit 207, which will be described later. The normal symbol display unit 25 displays normal symbols (from “0” to “9” depending on the lighting state of each segment. "Numerical symbols and symbol designs up to"-") are displayed. In FIG. 21 to FIG. 25, the black-colored segment indicates that the light is on, while the white-colored segment indicates that the light is off.

  For example, the numerical symbol “1” is displayed by turning on the segments B and C and turning off the other segments as shown in FIG. The numerical symbol “2” is displayed by turning on the segments A, B, D, E, and G and turning off the other segments as shown in FIG.

  Also, the numerical symbol “3” is displayed by turning on the segments A, B, C, D, and G and turning off the other segments as shown in FIG. The numeric symbol “4” is displayed by turning on the segments A, B, C, F, and G and turning off the other segments as shown in FIG. The numeric symbol “5” is displayed by turning on the segments A, C, D, and G and turning off the other segments as shown in FIG. The numerical symbol “6” is displayed by turning on the segments A, C, D, E, F, and G and turning off the other segments as shown in FIG.

  The numerical symbol “7” is displayed by turning on the segments A, B, and C and turning off the other segments, as shown in FIG. The numerical symbol “8” is displayed by lighting all the segments as shown in FIG. The numerical symbol “9” is displayed by turning on the segments A, B, C, F, and G and turning off the other segments as shown in FIG. The numerical symbol “0” is displayed by turning on the segments A, B, C, D, E, and F and turning off the other segments as shown in FIG. The symbol symbol “-” is displayed by turning on the segment G and turning off the other segments as shown in FIG.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation mode, the scroll variation (specific mode), the blinking variation (special mode), and the like can be cited.

  The normal variation is a variation mode in which the normal symbols shown in FIGS. 23A to 23K are sequentially switched and displayed on the normal symbol display 25.

  As shown in FIGS. 24A to 24G, the scroll fluctuation is a fluctuation mode in which the normal symbol is switched so as to scroll from the bottom to the top. For example, when scroll fluctuations occur, first, the number symbol “1” is displayed by turning on only the segments B and C (FIG. 24A), and then the number symbol “1” is scrolled upward. In order to show, only the segments B and D are lit (FIG. 24B). Then, only the segments C, D, and G are turned on (FIG. 24 (c)), and then only the segments A, B, D, E, and G are turned on (FIG. 24 (d)). indicate. Next, only the segments A, D, F, and G are turned on in order to make the number symbol “2” appear to scroll upward (FIG. 24E). Then, only the segments C, D, and G are turned on (FIG. 24 (e)), and then only the segments A, B, C, D, and G are turned on (FIG. 24 (g)). indicate.

  When such lighting is performed on the normal symbol display 25, the normal symbol appears to be scrolling from the bottom to the top.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (e), the blinking fluctuation is a fluctuation mode in which the normal symbol is switched while being alternately turned on and off. For example, when a blinking fluctuation occurs, first, the number symbol “1” is displayed by turning on only the segments B and C (FIG. 25A), and then all the segments are turned off (FIG. 25B). )), By turning on only the segments A, B, D, E, and G (FIG. 25 (d)), the numerical symbol “2” is displayed. Next, after all the segments are turned off again (FIG. 25d), only the segments A, B, D, and G are turned on (FIG. 24 (e)), and the numerical symbol “3” is displayed.

  When such lighting is performed on the normal symbol display 25, the normal symbol appears to be switched while blinking.

  Note that the variation pattern of the normal symbol in the present embodiment is not limited to the above-described normal variation, scroll variation, and blinking variation. Moreover, the speed at which the normal symbol is switched is not particularly limited in normal fluctuation, scroll fluctuation, blinking fluctuation, and the like.

  In addition, when a game ball that has won a prize at the start opening 18 passes through the inside, a random number for jackpot lottery or the like is extracted as start storage, and the start storage is stored in a start storage area (“0” to “0” of the main RAM 203 described later). 4 ″). The number of start memories stored in the start storage area ("1" to "4") is displayed on the four special symbol start memory displays 22 described above.

  For example, when two start memories are stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”), two of the four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are lit. The number of the start memories stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”) can be notified to the player by the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory display 22. Note that the special symbols on the special symbol display 24 and the decoration symbols in the decorative symbol display area are changed and stopped based on the start-up memory.

  The special symbol display 24 varies according to the game ball passing through the inside of the start port 18. Moreover, the special symbol display 24 is comprised by 7 segment LED. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” and symbol symbol “−” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a big hit symbol (for example, a numeric symbol from “0” to “9”) is stopped and displayed, the big win game state is advantageous to the player as compared to other game states. Migrate to When this big hit gaming state is reached, the big winning device 15 is opened, as will be described later, and the winning of the game ball to the big winning device 15 becomes easy.

  If an odd number of symbols (for example, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol, there is a high possibility that a big hit will be won after the big hit gaming state (a big hit lottery means described later). The probability of winning the lottery is relatively high), and the state is shifted to a high probability state. Also, if even number symbols (for example, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are stopped and displayed on the special symbols, the possibility of winning a big hit after the end of the big hit gaming state is low (a big hit lottery means described later) The probability of winning the lottery is relatively low), and a non-high probability state is entered.

  The big hit gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states is, for example, a series of operations until a big winning device solenoid 72S, which will be described later, changes from an open state to a closed state with respect to the big winning device 15. By repeatedly performing an opening / closing operation (hereinafter, a series of opening / closing operations of the big winning device 15 in the big hit gaming state is referred to as a “round operation”), it is easier to win more game balls than in other gaming states. It is a gaming state.

  Examples of the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area 21b include Arabic numerals such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and other symbols. These numbers and symbols are variably displayed when a game ball that has won the start opening 18 passes through the inside. In addition, when the change display of these numbers and symbols ends and the symbols are stopped, the symbols are the same, such as “7” “7” “7”, “2” “2” “2” ”, etc. A case where three symbols are arranged in a row is called a jackpot display mode. This jackpot display mode is a display mode that indicates that the game state shifts to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states (that is, the game has become a “hit”).

  In addition, stop modes other than the jackpot display mode described above are referred to as “offset stop modes”.

  The decorative symbol variation display is performed in conjunction with the special symbol variation display described above. Therefore, if the special symbol stop mode becomes a display mode (for example, a numerical symbol from “0” to “9”) indicating that the jackpot game is executed, the decorative symbol stop mode is also the jackpot game state. Is displayed (that is, a jackpot display mode).

  For example, when the special symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, the decorative symbols ““ 7 ”,“ 7 ”and“ 7 ”” are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 21b.

  Here, in the present embodiment, examples of the variation mode of the decorative pattern include normal variation, reach variation (predetermined mode), variation after temporary stop, and the like.

  The normal variation is a variation mode in which the decorative symbols in all the reel portions are separately displayed in a variable manner (see FIG. 20A).

  The reach variation is a variation mode in which the same decorative symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) on two of the three reel portions while the variation display on the remaining one reel portion is continued. It is. For example, in FIG. 20B, the decorative symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the left reel portion 22a and the right reel portion 22c, and the variable display on the middle reel portion 22b is continued. When this reach fluctuation occurs, the expectation of a big hit increases, so it is a moment for the player to learn the fun of the game.

  The variation after temporary stop is a variation mode in which the decorative symbol variation display is started again on all the reel portions after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped on all reel portions (FIG. 21B). Yes (see FIGS. 21A to 21C). When the fluctuation after the temporary stop occurs, the expectation of the big hit becomes higher than the case where the reach fluctuation occurs.

  In the present embodiment, the number of start memories stored in the start storage area (“1” to “4”) and the number of pass memories stored in the pass storage areas (“1” to “4”) are as follows. These are displayed on the special symbol start memory display 22 and the normal symbol passage storage display 23, respectively, but are not limited thereto, and may be displayed on other display media. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  Next, the control system of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70 a of the gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 3), and a record read by the reading means Write means for subtracting the number of loans instructed to lend by the lending command signal output means from the available lending number specified from the information and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port .

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a lamp control circuit 207 that controls display of LEDs and the like, and a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 are mounted.

  Further, the main control circuit 200 includes a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, and a big hit lottery table that is referred to when making a big hit lottery for determining whether or not to enter the big hit gaming state (FIG. 16). ), A normal winning lottery table (FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b)) to be referred to when making a normal winning lottery to determine whether or not the variable wings 18a and 18b are in an open state. A decorative symbol variation display pattern determination table (FIG. 18) referred to when determining a pattern, a normal symbol variation display pattern determination table (FIG. 19) referred to when determining a variation display pattern of a normal symbol by random lottery, A main ROM 202 storing various probability tables to be referred to when lottery and other effects are drawn is mounted.

  The decorative symbol variation display pattern determination table (FIG. 18) includes normal variation (out), normal reach variation (out), normal reach variation (per unit), super reach variation 1 (out), super reach variation 1 (per unit), super Variation display patterns, such as reach variation 2 (displacement) and super reach variation 2 (per hit), are shown.

  The normal variation (displacement) is a variation display pattern in which the decorative symbols on all reels are stopped and displayed after the normal variation of the decorative symbols (FIG. 20A) is continued for 12 (s).

  The normal reach fluctuation (displacement) and the normal reach fluctuation (hits) are executed after the normal fluctuation of 15 (s) (FIG. 20A) is executed, and then the reach fluctuation of 15 (s) is executed. This is a variation display pattern in which the symbols are stopped and displayed (that is, the total variation display time is 30 (s)). When normal reach fluctuation (loss) occurs, the big hit display mode indicating that the big hit lottery means has deviated from the big hit lottery means is finally stopped. On the other hand, when normal reach fluctuation (win) occurs, The jackpot display mode indicating that the jackpot lottery by the lottery means is won is finally stopped and displayed.

  For Super Reach Variation 1 (out) and Super Reach Variation 1 (per hit), a normal variation of 20 (s) is executed, then a reach variation of 25 (s) is executed, and then the decorative symbols on all reels stop. This is a variation display pattern that is displayed (that is, the total variation display time is 45 (s)). When the super reach fluctuation 1 (loss) occurs, the big hit display mode indicating that the big hit lottery means has shifted to the big hit lottery means is finally stopped and displayed, while the super reach fluctuation 1 (win) occurs. In this case, the jackpot display mode indicating that the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is won is finally stopped and displayed.

  Super-reach fluctuation 2 (out) and super-reach fluctuation 2 (per hit) are executed after a normal fluctuation of 20 (s), a reach fluctuation of 25 (s) is executed, and then a fluctuation after temporary stop (all reels) After the decorative symbols temporarily stop at the part, a variation mode (FIGS. 21 (a) to (c)) in which the variation display of the decorative symbols is started again occurs on all the reels, and then, This is a variable display pattern in which decorative symbols in all reel portions are stopped and displayed (that is, the total variable display time is 55 (s)). When the super reach fluctuation 2 (loss) occurs, the big hit display mode indicating that the big hit lottery means has shifted to the big hit lottery is finally stopped and displayed, while the super reach fluctuation 2 (win) occurs. In this case, the jackpot display mode indicating that the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is won is finally stopped and displayed.

  Here, the variation display patterns that are likely to occur when winning the big hit lottery are in the order of super reach variation 2, super reach variation 1, and normal reach variation. In other words, the expectation level of the big hit in the present embodiment is the order of super reach fluctuation 2, super reach fluctuation 1, and normal reach fluctuation.

  The main RAM 203 is stored in a start storage counter for counting start memories stored in a start storage area (“0” to “4”), which will be described later, and a passage storage area (“0” to “4”), which will be described later. A passing memory counter for counting passing memory, a big winning device winning counter for storing the number of game balls won in the big winning device 15 during one round operation, and a large in one big hit gaming state A prize winning device opening number counter for storing the number of times the door 15a of the prize winning device 15 is opened (that is, the number of round operations in one big hit gaming state) is provided.

  Note that one round operation means that a predetermined number of times (e.g., 30 seconds) elapses after the grand prize winning device 15 is opened, or a predetermined number ( For example, it is a period until 10 game balls win the grand prize device 15.

  Here, the main RAM 203 has start storage areas (“0” to “4”).

  The start storage area is an area where the above-described start storage is stored in order from the start storage area “0”. Also, the random number value for big hit lottery stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the start memory displayed on the special symbol start memory display 22 and the start memory area “0”. The jackpot lottery random number value stored in is used for the jackpot lottery process.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has (“0” to “4”) passing storage areas.

  The passing storage area is an area in which the normal lottery random numbers extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 are sequentially stored from the passing storage area “0”. The random numbers for normal winning lottery stored in the passage storage area (“1” to “4”) correspond to the passage storage displayed on the normal symbol passage storage display 23, and the passage storage area “0”. The random value for lottery per ordinary memorized in “” is used for the lottery per ordinary.

  The main RAM 203 includes a game state flag. Here, the gaming state flag is set to a value (01) indicating a high probability state when the gaming state is shifted to a high probability state, and is set to a non-high probability state when the gaming state is shifted to a non-high probability state. A value (00) indicating is set.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a fluctuation shortening flag. In this case, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to a value (33) indicating the time-short state when the time-short state is reached, and is set to a value (00) indicating the non-time-short state when the time is short.

  Further, the main RAM 203 includes a decorative symbol variation mode flag. Here, the decorative pattern variation mode flag is set to a value (01) indicating normal variation when the variation pattern variation of the decorative pattern in the liquid crystal display device 21 is normal variation, and the variation variation of the decorative symbol is reach variation. A value (02) indicating reach variation is set. Then, when the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is the variation after temporary stop, a value (03) indicating the variation after temporary stop is set.

  The main CPU 201 includes a jackpot lottery means, a gaming state determination means, a third identification information determination means, a first identification information variation display pattern determination means, a third identification information variation display pattern determination means, a third identification information display control means, a gaming state Each function includes a control means, a movable member lottery means, a stop second identification information determination means, a second identification information variation display pattern determination means, a second identification information display control means, and a command transmission means.

  The big hit lottery means decides whether or not the game state is a big hit game state advantageous to the player as compared with other game states when the game ball won in the starting port 18 passes through the inside. It is a means for performing lottery.

  For example, when the game ball passes through the start port 18, the big hit lottery means executes the lottery based on the random number value for the big hit lottery extracted by the random number lottery to determine whether or not to enter the big hit gaming state. .

  Here, when the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery means is won, the special symbol display 24 stops and the big hit symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 21b of the liquid crystal display device 21, and the gaming state described later is displayed. The control means controls the big hit gaming state.

  The gaming state determination means is means for determining a gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state when the big hit gaming state is determined by the big hit lottery means (when the big hit gaming state is won).

  Specifically, the gaming state determination means is a high-probability state in which the probability that the big-hitting gaming state is determined by the big-hit lottery means (the winning probability of the big-hitting gaming state) is relatively high, and the winning of the big-hitting gaming state Any non-high probability state that is a gaming state with a relatively low probability is determined as a gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery means is won and the high probability state is determined by the game state determining means is called a probable big hit, and the lottery by the big hit lottery means is won and the game A case where a non-high probability state is determined by the state determination means is usually called a big hit.

  The third identification information determination means is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display (third identification information display means) 24 according to the result of the lottery by the big hit lottery means when the big hit lottery is performed by the big hit lottery means. A special symbol (third identification information).

  Specifically, the third identification information determining means, when the big hit lottery is performed, the special symbol display unit 24 to stop and display the special symbol from among the numerical symbols 0 to 9 and the symbol symbol "-" And a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol is generated and set.

  The first identification information variation display pattern determining means changes the decoration symbol in the liquid crystal display device (decoration symbol display means) 21 according to the result of the lottery by the jackpot lottery means when the lottery by the jackpot lottery means is performed. This is means for determining a display pattern and a variable display time.

  Specifically, the first identification information variation display pattern determination means determines the variation display pattern and the variation display time of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means and a predetermined random number lottery. ing. The first identification information variation display pattern determining means generates and sets a variation display pattern command indicating the determined variation display pattern and variation display time.

  The first identification information variation display pattern determination means is also third identification information variation display pattern determination means for determining the variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol in the special symbol display 24.

  Specifically, the third identification information variation display pattern determination means determines the variation display pattern and the variation display time of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means and a predetermined random number lottery. is doing.

  The third identification information display control means controls the lamp control circuit 207 when the special symbol is determined by the third identification information determination means, so that the special symbol display unit 24 controls the third identification information variation. The special symbol determined by the third identification information determining unit is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed according to the variable display pattern determined by the display pattern determining unit.

  The gaming state control means controls the big hit gaming state when the big hit gaming state is determined by the big hit lottery means, and determines the gaming state determination means when the control of the big hit gaming state ends. A means for controlling the gaming state.

  The game state control means is a jackpot symbol indicating that the jackpot gaming state is determined by the jackpot lottery means and the special symbol indicator 24 indicates that the jackpot lottery is won (for example, a number symbol of “0” to “9”). When is displayed in a stopped state, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, and the big hit gaming state is controlled.

  Here, the control of the big hit gaming state by the gaming state control means is continued until the number of executions of the round action described above reaches a predetermined upper limit round action number (for example, 15 rounds).

  Further, the gaming state control means is means for controlling the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means. Specifically, the gaming state control unit controls the gaming state (for example, a high probability state or a non-high probability state) determined by the gaming state determination unit when the control of the jackpot gaming state is completed. .

  The movable member lottery means performs a lottery (so-called normal hit lottery) as to whether or not to open the variable wings (variable members) 18a and 18b at the start port 18 when the game ball passes through the passage gate 13. Means.

  For example, the movable member lottery means executes the lottery based on the random number value for the normal winning lottery extracted by the random lottery when the game ball passes through the passing gate 13, and sets the variable wings 18a and 18b to the open state. Decide whether or not.

  The stop second identification information determining means stops on the normal symbol display (second identification information display means) 25 according to the result of the lottery by the movable member lottery means when the lottery by the movable member lottery means is performed. This is means for determining a normal symbol (second identification information) to be displayed.

  Specifically, the stop second identification information determining means normally displays a stop on the normal symbol display 25 from among the numerical symbols and symbol symbols “−” of 0 to 9 when the big hit lottery is performed. Determine the design.

  The second identification information variation display pattern determination means is a means for determining the variation display pattern and the variation display time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 25 when the lottery by the movable member lottery is performed.

  Here, the second identification information variation display pattern determination means changes the variation display pattern to be determined according to the variation state of the decorative symbol when the lottery by the movable member lottery means is performed.

  For example, the second identification information variation display pattern determining means may perform the normal variation of the decoration symbol when the movable member lottery means performs the lottery when the decoration symbol variation display is not performed, or by the first identification information display control means. When a lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means during the time, the normal variation is determined as the variation display pattern of the second identification information.

  Further, the second identification information variation display pattern determination means is highly likely to have won the lottery by the big hit lottery means on the liquid crystal display device 21 when the first identification information display control means is changing the reach of the decorative symbol. When a lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means when the reach which is a variation mode indicating the effect is displayed), the scroll variation (specific mode) is determined as the variation display pattern of the second identification information.

  Then, the second identification information variation display pattern determining unit is configured to perform the variation after the temporary stop of the decorative symbol by the first identification information display control unit (after the reach variation is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21, the liquid crystal When lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means when the decorative symbol displayed on the display device 21 is temporarily stopped (predetermined combination), the blinking variation (special) is displayed as the variation display pattern of the second identification information. Mode).

  The second identification information display control means controls the lamp control circuit 207 when the normal symbol is determined by the stop second identification information determination means, so that the normal symbol display unit 25 controls the second identification information display means 25. It is means for stopping and displaying the normal symbol determined by the stop second identification information determining means after variably displaying the normal symbol according to the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means.

  According to the present embodiment, the lottery by the movable member lottery means when the fluctuation display on the liquid crystal display device (decorative symbol display means) 21 is in a predetermined mode (for example, reach fluctuation, fluctuation after temporary stop, etc.). Is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 25 becomes a specific mode (scroll variation) or a special mode (flashing variation). That is, when the decorative symbol variation display is in a predetermined mode, the normal symbol is variably displayed in a mode different from the normal mode.

  In this case, since the display mode of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 25 can be further varied, the monotonousness of the normal symbol variation display can be eliminated, and the effect of the normal symbol variation display can be achieved. It becomes possible to raise more.

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 and updates and stores the calculation results in the main RAM 203 for execution. The functions of the respective means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 as a command transmission means transmits various generated commands (variable display pattern command, stop symbol command, etc.) to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300, thereby executing the effects in the game. .

  In this embodiment, based on the above-described various commands (variable display pattern command, stop symbol command, etc.), the display effect by the liquid crystal display device 21 and the sound effect by the sound output means such as the speakers 6a and 6b are produced. , And the production of light by a light emitting means such as a lamp or LED.

  An I / O port (not shown) of the main control circuit 200 is provided on the inner side of the passage gate 13 and detects a game ball passing through the passage gate 13. Is connected to a start port switch 19a which is a sensor for detecting a game ball which has won a prize at the start port 18 and passes through the inside.

  In addition, the I / O port is provided in a passing area in the big winning device 15 and is a sensor that detects a gaming ball that passes through the passing area, and a game ball that has won the general winning device 12 Are connected to a general winning device switch 19Sb which is a sensor for detecting the event and a backup clear switch 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port. That is, actuators such as a movable member solenoid 71S for driving the variable wings 18a and 18b in the start port 18 and a large winning device solenoid 72S for opening and closing the door 15a of the large winning device 15 are connected.

  When each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200, and the main CPU 201 activates the actuators 71S and 72S according to the input detection signal. Drive control.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 6a and 6b, and the decorative lamp 39a, and the payout control circuit that has received this control command (command). The operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90 are controlled by the firing control circuit 70b.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a drives the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has won the general winning device 12, the big winning device 15, the start opening 18, and the like. Control. As a result, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the first outlet 55 as prize balls. In addition, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in response to the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, thereby paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the first outlet 55 as loaned balls. Yes.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launch device 90 to launch a game ball by driving and controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle 7.

  Also, the lamp control circuit 207 is electrically connected to LEDs such as a special symbol display 24, a normal symbol display 25, a normal symbol passage storage display 23, and a special symbol start storage display 22. The lamp control circuit 207 performs display control of the LED based on the control of the main CPU 201.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port (not shown), an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307.

  In the program ROM 302, the sub CPU 301 controls a process for controlling the voice control circuit 306 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307 ( Production data) is stored.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  The sub CPU 301 controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the effect data set according to the command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port.

  The sub CPU 301 has functions of a first identification information determination unit and a display control unit.

  The first identification information determination unit determines the second identification information determination unit when the second identification information determination unit performs the determination (when the main CPU (big hit lottery unit) 201 performs the big hit lottery). This is a means for determining a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 according to the above.

  Specifically, the first identification information determination unit determines the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 according to the special symbol indicated by the stop symbol command transmitted from the main CPU 201.

  The first identification information display control means displays the decorative pattern in the liquid crystal display device 21 in accordance with the variable display pattern determined by the main CPU (first identification information fluctuation display pattern determination means) 201 and then determines the first identification information. It is means for stopping and displaying the decorative design determined by the means.

  For example, the first identification information display control unit performs instruction control on the image control circuit 305 when a variation display pattern command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 which is a command transmission unit. Responsive display control of the decorative pattern and display control of other effect images are performed. Then, after the decorative symbol change display, the image control circuit 305 is instructed to stop and display the decorative symbol determined by the first identification information determining means. In this case, in the decorative symbol display area 21b of the liquid crystal display device 21, the decorative symbol determined by the first identification information determining means is stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display according to the variable display pattern command is performed. The

  The first identification information display control unit is also a display control unit that performs display control of an image in the liquid crystal display device 21.

  The image control circuit 305 executes display such as variable display of decorative symbols in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (instruction based on effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with the control from the sub CPU 301, and the decorative pattern change display and effects are performed based on the extracted image data. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing image display and the like, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal. It has.

  The image data ROM 305b stores image data for causing the liquid crystal display device 21 to display an image. Each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 6 a and 6 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 6a and 6b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  The lamp control circuit 307 is connected with a decoration lamp 39a (the decoration lamp is a general term for lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 1). The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The decorative lamp 39a performs lighting display or the like based on the input signal.

  As described above, the speakers 6a and 6b, the decorative lamp 39a, and the liquid crystal display device 21 perform effects based on the effect data set (control program) by the sub CPU 301.

  Note that each process in the gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300, but the main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  Next, a processing procedure by the main control circuit 200 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 4B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing procedure of the gaming machine 1 according to.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a jackpot lottery random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a normal lottery random number value.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 executes switch input detection processing (see FIG. 5), which will be described later in detail. In this step, processing for detecting a detection signal or the like input from a start port switch 19a provided in the start port 18, a pass gate switch 19Sa provided in the pass gate 13, or the like is performed.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 determines the remaining opening time of the start port 18 in an open state where game balls can be easily won, and the remaining opening time of the door 15a of the big winning device 15 in an open state where game balls can be easily received (remaining round Operating time), etc.

  Further, the main CPU 201 updates the remaining fluctuation display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols that are variably displayed (specifically, the normal time set in the normal fluctuation time timer, the reach set in the reach fluctuation time timer). Update the fluctuation time, the waiting time after confirmation set in the waiting time timer after confirmation, the total fluctuation display time set in the waiting time timer, etc.).

  In step S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was last turned off.

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 6) described later for details.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes a normal symbol control process (see FIG. 10), which will be described later in detail.

  In step S40, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of special symbol variation display and occurrence of jackpot to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S50, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member solenoid 71S and the big prize device solenoid 72S.

  In step S <b> 60, the main CPU 201 outputs a stop symbol command indicating a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, a variable display pattern command, a standby state command, and other commands to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S70, the main CPU 201 causes the lamp control circuit 207 to display the number of start memories stored in the start storage area ("1" to "4") of the main RAM 203 on the special symbol start storage display 22. Control.

  For example, when two start memories are stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”), two of the four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are lit.

  Further, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 in order to display the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) of the main RAM 203 on the normal symbol passage storage display 23. .

  In addition, when the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 or the special symbol variation display pattern is determined in the special symbol memory check process (FIG. 7) described later, the main CPU 201 determines the determined variation. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled in order to display the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 24 by the display pattern. As a result, the special symbol of the special symbol display 24 is variably displayed based on the variation display pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and the special symbol determined by the process is displayed and stopped.

  When the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 25 or the normal symbol variation display pattern is determined in the normal symbol memory check process (FIG. 11) described later, the main CPU 201 determines the determined variation. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled in order to display the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 25 by the display pattern. As a result, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 25 is displayed in a variable manner based on the variable display pattern determined by the normal symbol storage check process, and the normal symbol determined in the same process is displayed and stopped.

  Further, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower pan on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S80, the main CPU 201 pays out a predetermined game ball as a winning ball according to the type of winning device that the game ball has won (winned) (general winning device 12, large winning device 15, start opening 18, etc.). A control command such as a payout command signal instructing to issue is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  In step S90, the main CPU 201 updates a value such as a random number used in the main process.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S90 described above.

  Next, the switch input detection process in step S120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the switch input detection process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S121, the main CPU 201 detects signals output from the big winning device switch 19Se, the start port switch 19a, the general winning device switch 19Sb, the passing gate switch 19Sa, and the like through the I / O port.

  In step S122, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol related switch check process. Hereinafter, the special symbol related switch check process will be described in detail.

  When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal output from the start port switch 19a, the big prize device switch 19Se, or the like via the I / O port, the main CPU 201 performs the following (1), depending on the content of the detected detection signal. The process (2) is executed.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the big winning device switch 19Se, the main CPU 201 stores that the game ball has won the big winning device 15. Thereby, in the payout process in step S80 (FIG. 4), a winning ball corresponding to the winning of the big winning device 15 is paid out.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start port switch 19a provided at the start port 18, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the start memory counter. Then, when the value of the start memory counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the start memory counter, and the random number lottery random number value and the big hit symbol random number value are extracted, The jackpot lottery random value and the jackpot symbol random number value are stored as start memory in a free area of the start RAM area (“0” to “4”) of the main RAM 203. Here, when the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start port switch 19a, the main CPU 201 stores that the game ball has won the start port 18 and has passed through the inside. Thereby, in the payout process in step S80 (FIG. 4), a prize ball corresponding to the winning of the start port 18 is paid out.

  In step S123, the main CPU 201 performs normal symbol related switch check processing. Hereinafter, the normal symbol related switch check process will be described in detail.

  When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the passage gate switch 19Sa provided in the passage gate 13, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the passage storage counter. When the value of the passing memory counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the passing memory counter, and a random number for random lottery is extracted by random lottery. The numerical value is stored as a passing storage in a free area of the passing storage area (“0” to “4”) of the main RAM 203.

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol control process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step S20-2 to step S20-10 based on this control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 7) described later for details. Here, a determination process is mainly performed to determine whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state. Then, according to the result of the determination process, the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, the variation display pattern of the special symbol, the variation display time, etc. are determined.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 performs special symbol fluctuation display time management processing (see FIG. 8), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing for managing the remaining fluctuation display time of special symbols and decorative symbols that are variably displayed is mainly performed.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. Furthermore, in the case of winning the big hit lottery performed in the big win lottery process (details will be described later) in the special symbol check process in step S20-2 above, the big hit start interval for starting the control of the big hit gaming state A value (03) indicating management processing is set in the control state flag, and (00) is set in the high probability flag and the fluctuation shortening flag. Then, the time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer, and the special symbol display time management process is ended.

  When the main CPU 201 deviates from the jackpot lottery performed in the jackpot lottery process, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process to the control state flag and ends the special symbol display time management process. To do.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. Whether or not the condition is satisfied, the step is terminated.

  If the above condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the winning device opening number counter in the step and controls the winning device solenoid 72S to open the door 15a of the winning device 15. To do. As a result, the control of the round operation in which the winning device 15 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball is started, and the game ball can pass through the passing area.

  Next, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the winning device is open to the control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the winning device opening time timer.

  In step S20-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set in the control state flag, and a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set. If not, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (04) indicating that the big winning device is being opened is set, the condition that the value of the big winning device opening time timer that is set to the next upper opening limit time is “0” or large It is confirmed whether any of the conditions that 10 or more game balls have entered the winning device 15 is satisfied. When one of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the big winning device solenoid 72S so as to close the door 15a of the big winning device 15. As a result, the special winning device 15 is closed and the round operation is completed.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device in the control step flag in the step, and sets the remaining winning ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. set.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device and the value of the waiting time timer in which the monitoring time in the winning device is set is “ Check if it is 0 ".

  Then, when any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 checks whether or not the condition that the value of the winning device opening number counter is “15” or more (final round) is satisfied. The big prize device opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, when the value of the big winning device opening number counter is “15” or more (final round), the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag, and also wins the big winning device. Set “0” to the number of times of opening counter. Then, the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating management of waiting time for reopening a big winning device (06) in the control state flag when the value of the big winning device opening number counter is not “15” or more (final round). At the same time, the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (06) indicating the large winning device reopening waiting time is set in the control state flag, and the value (06) indicating the large winning device reopening waiting time. ) Is not set, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (06) indicating the waiting time for reopening the big winning device is set, whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set next is “0”. To check. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big winning device opening number counter and opens the door 15 a of the big winning device 15. The large winning device solenoid 72S is controlled. As a result, the special winning device 15 is opened and the control of the round operation is started. Then, a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set in the control state flag, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the big winning device opening time timer as the upper limit time for opening.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot end interval processing (see FIG. 9), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing for setting the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is mainly performed.

  In step S20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the start memory counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the start storage area (“1” to “4”) to the start storage area (“0” to “3”), respectively, and performs a special symbol storage check. The indicated value (00) is set in the control state flag.

  Next, the special symbol memory check process in step S20-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. When the value is (00), the process proceeds to step S20-2-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the start memory counter is “0” (that is, the number of start memories stored in the start storage area (“0” to “4”)). If the value of the start memory counter is “0” as a result of the confirmation, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3, while the value of the start memory counter is If is not "0", the process proceeds to step S20-2-4.

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a standby state command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. Note that the standby state command indicates that the game state is the standby state (the special symbol change display on the special symbol display 24, the decorative symbol change display on the liquid crystal display device 21, etc. are not performed, and the big hit game state It is generated when there is no start memory.

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201 which is a big hit lottery means stores the big hit lottery random value included in the start memory stored in the start memory area (“0”) and the big hit lottery table (FIG. 16). Based on this, a big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  For example, when the main CPU 201 is in a non-high probability state (when the gaming state flag is set to a value (00) indicating a non-high probability state), the main CPU 201 determines that the big hit lottery random number value is 7 To do. In the case of a high probability state (when the value (01) indicating the high probability state is set in the gaming state flag), the main CPU 201 determines that it is a big hit at 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 To do. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, compared to the non-high probability state, a larger number of random numbers that are big hits are set, and it is easy to win big hits (that is, advantageous to the player). It has become.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the result of the big hit lottery performed in step S20-2-5 is that the gaming state is the big hit gaming state (that is, whether or not the big hit is won) Confirm). Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-2-8 when the result of the big hit lottery is to change the gaming state to the big hit gaming state (when the big hit is won). On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery does not change the gaming state to the big hit gaming state (when the big hit is not won), the process proceeds to step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201, which is the third identification information determination means, stops display on the special symbol display 24 based on the big hit lottery result in step S20-2-5 and the big hit lottery table shown in FIG. Determine the special symbol to be used. Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines the symbol symbol “-” as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, and then generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol “-”. .

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201, which is the gaming state determination unit and the third identification information determination unit, starts the memory stored in the start storage area (“0”), the big hit lottery result of step S20-2-5. Based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the table and the table of FIG. 16, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 are determined.

  For example, when the jackpot symbol random number is “1”, the main CPU 201 determines a high probability state as the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended, and the special symbol indicator 24 displays the numeric symbol “1”. Is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol random number is “2”, the main CPU 201 determines a non-high probability state as the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended, and displays the number symbol “2” as a special symbol. It is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the device 24.

  Here, the gaming state determining means determines the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state to a high probability state with a probability of 50%. However, in the present invention, the probability that the gaming state determination means determines the high probability state is not limited to this. Further, the probability that the gaming state determination means determines the high probability state is made different depending on the gaming state (specifically, the probability that the gaming state determination means determines the high probability state is set in the gaming state flag as a high probability state. Or a value (01) indicating a non-high probability state may be set differently).

  Next, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating the determined special symbol.

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201, which is the third identification information variation display pattern determination unit and the first identification information variation display pattern determination unit, determines the variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. I do.

  First, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated from 0 to 99 by a random number generator. Next, based on the extracted random number value and the decorative symbol variation display pattern determination table, the main CPU 201 displays the variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol (normal variation time, reach variation time, temporary stop). After change time, total change display time, etc.) are determined.

  For example, the main CPU 201 which is the third identification information variation display pattern determination unit and the first identification information variation display pattern determination unit is out of the result of the big hit lottery performed in step S20-2-5 and is extracted. When the random number is within the range of 0 to 70, the variable display pattern of the special symbol is determined according to the condition, and “normal variation (out)” is selected as the decorative display variable display pattern. (At this time, the normal variation time and the total variation display time are determined to be 12 (s)).

  Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of the range and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 80 to 89, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition. At the same time, “normal reach fluctuation (disconnection)” is determined as the fluctuation display pattern of the decorative symbol (at this time, the normal fluctuation time is 15 (s), the reach fluctuation time is 25 (s), and the total fluctuation display time is 30 (s). ) Are determined respectively)).

  Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of the range and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 90 to 94, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition. At the same time, “super reach variation 1 (displacement)” is determined as the variation display pattern of the decorative symbol (at this time, the normal variation time is 20 (s), the reach variation time is 25 (s), and the total variation display time is 45. (S) are determined respectively).

  Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of the range and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 95 to 99, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition. At the same time, “super-reach fluctuation 2 (displacement)” is determined as the decorative display fluctuation display pattern (at this time, the normal fluctuation time is 20 (s), the reach fluctuation time is 25 (s), and the fluctuation time after temporary stop is 10 (s), and the total variation display time is determined to be 55 (s), respectively.

  Also, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition when the result of the big hit lottery is a win and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 20. At the same time, “normal reach fluctuation (per unit)” is determined as the decorative display fluctuation display pattern (at this time, the normal fluctuation time is 15 (s), the reach fluctuation time is 15 (s), and the total fluctuation display time is 30 (s). ) Are determined respectively)).

  Also, when the result of the big hit lottery is winning and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 21 to 50, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition. At the same time, “super reach fluctuation 1 (per hit)” is determined as the decorative display fluctuation display pattern (at this time, the normal fluctuation time is 20 (s), the reach fluctuation time is 25 (s), and the total fluctuation display time is 45. (S) are determined respectively).

  Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a win, and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 51 to 99, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition. At the same time, “super reach fluctuation 2 (per hit)” is determined as the decorative display fluctuation display pattern (at this time, the normal fluctuation time is 20 (s), the reach fluctuation time is 25 (s), and the fluctuation time after the temporary stop is 10 (s), and the total variation display time is determined to be 55 (s), respectively.

  Then, a variation display pattern command indicating the variation display pattern and variation display time of the determined decorative design is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets the total fluctuation display time determined in step S20-2-10 in the waiting time timer, and is determined in step S20-2-10. The normal fluctuation time is set in the normal fluctuation time timer.

  The special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 24 follows the special symbol variation display pattern determined in step S20-2-10 during the total variation display time set in step S20-2-11. Done. When the total fluctuation display time is over, the special symbol that is variably displayed stops in a state where the special symbol determined in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8 is displayed.

  Further, the decorative symbol variation display is performed based on the variation dynamic display pattern command generated in step S20-2-10 during the variation display time set in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time is over, the decorative symbol that is variable displayed is a sub CPU (first identification information variable display pattern determination) based on the stop symbol command generated in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8. Means) Stops in a state where the decorative design determined by 301 is displayed.

  In step S20-2-12, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  Next, the special symbol variation display time management process in step S20-3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol variation display time management process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-3-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management. Then, when the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-3-2. On the other hand, if the control state flag is not the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation display time management, the special symbol variation display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-3-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the total variation display time is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the total variation display time is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 determines that the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is finished, and step S20-3-3. If the value of the waiting time timer for which the total variation display time is set is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-3-5.

  In step S20-3-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag.

  In step S20-3-4, the main CPU 201 sets a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer.

  Next, when it is determined in step S20-3-2 that the value of the waiting time timer for which the total variation display time is set is not "0", the process of step S20-3-5 is performed. In step S20-3-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (01) indicating normal variation is set in the decorative symbol variation mode flag. On the other hand, when the value (01) indicating normal variation is set in the decorative symbol variation mode flag, the main CPU 201 determines that the normal variation of the decorative symbol is being performed, and step S20- Move to processing of 3-6. On the other hand, when the value (01) indicating normal variation is not set in the decorative symbol variation mode flag, the process proceeds to step S20-3-9.

  In step S20-3-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal variation time timer in which the normal variation time is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the normal variation time timer in which the normal variation time is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 determines that the normal variation of the decoration symbol has ended, and proceeds to the process of step S20-3-7. On the other hand, if the value of the normal variation time timer in which the normal variation time is set is not “0”, the special symbol variation display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-3-7, the main CPU 201 sets a value (02) indicating reach variation in the decorative symbol variation mode flag in order to indicate that the variation mode of the decorative symbol has been switched to reach variation.

  In step S20-3-8, the main CPU 201 sets the reach variation time determined in step S20-2-10 (FIG. 7) in the reach variation time timer.

  In step S20-3-9, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (02) indicating reach variation is set in the decorative symbol variation mode flag. On the other hand, when the value (02) indicating reach variation is set in the decorative symbol variation mode flag, the main CPU 201 determines that the reach variation of the decorative symbol is being performed, and step S20- The process proceeds to 3-10. On the other hand, when the value (02) indicating reach variation is not set in the decorative symbol variation mode flag, the special symbol variation display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-3-10, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the reach variation time timer in which the reach variation time is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the reach variation time timer in which the reach variation time is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 determines that the reach variation of the decorative symbol has ended, and proceeds to the processing of step S20-3-11. If the value of the reach variation time timer in which the reach variation time is set is not “0”, the special symbol variation display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-3-11, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the variation after temporary stop in the decoration symbol variation mode flag to indicate that the variation mode of the decorative symbol has been switched to the variation after temporary stop. .

  In step S20-3-12, the main CPU 201 sets the variation time after temporary stop determined in the process of step S20-2-10 (FIG. 7) in the variation time timer after temporary stop.

  Next, the jackpot end interval process in step S20-9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit end interval process.

  In step S20-9-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval. Then, when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-2. On the other hand, if the control state flag is not a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval, the jackpot end interval process is terminated.

  In step S20-9-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-3. On the other hand, if the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is not “0”, the jackpot end interval processing is ended.

  In step S20-9-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag.

  In step S20-9-4, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a high probability state is determined in step S20-2-8 (FIG. 7). If the high probability state is determined as a result of the confirmation, the process proceeds to step S20-9-5 to control the high probability state. On the other hand, if the high probability state has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S20-9-6.

  In step S20-9-5, the main CPU 201 as the gaming state control means sets a value (01) indicating a high probability state in the gaming state flag in order to start control of the high probability state.

  In step S20-9-6, the main CPU 201 sets a value (33) indicating the time reduction state in the fluctuation reduction flag in order to start control of the time reduction state. Thereby, there is a high possibility that the number of winning game balls to the start opening 18 per unit time is relatively increased (the total time during which the variable wings 18a and 18b are opened is relatively large). Transition. Here, the control of the short time state is continued until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or until the big hit gaming state is won.

  As described above, the time-saving state in the present embodiment is started when the big hit is won and the big hit gaming state is ended. However, in the present invention, the start condition of the time reduction state is not limited to this. Further, whether or not to start the time-saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be determined by lottery.

  Next, the normal symbol control process in step S30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of normal symbol control processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S30-1, the main CPU 201 executes processing for loading the normal symbol control state flag. The normal symbol control state flag is a flag indicating the state of the game in the normal symbol game, and the main CPU 201 executes each process in steps S30-2 to S30-6 based on the normal symbol control state flag. Determine whether to execute.

  In step S30-2, the main CPU 201 performs a normal symbol storage check process (see FIG. 11), which will be described later in detail. Here, the normal lottery process is mainly performed. Then, in accordance with the result of the lottery process, a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 25, a normal symbol variation display pattern, a regular symbol variation display time, and the like are determined.

  In step S30-3, the main CPU 201 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management, and the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer to which the waiting time is set is “0”. In this case, a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process is set in the normal symbol control state flag in order to end the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. Set to the normal symbol latency timer. When the normal symbol variation display is finished, the normal symbol determined in step S30-2 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 25. Here, the stop display of the normal symbol is continued until the value of the waiting time timer becomes “0”.

  In step S30-4, the main CPU 201 performs a normal symbol display time management process (see FIG. 12), which will be described later in detail. Here, management of the remaining display time of the normal symbols that are stopped and displayed is mainly performed. In addition, when the normal winning is won, a process for setting the opening mode of the variable wings 18a and 18b is performed.

  In step S30-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is set to a value (03) indicating the release of normal power, and a value (03) indicating the release of normal power is set. If not, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (03) indicating that the normal electric service is released is set, the condition that the value of the normal electric service open time timer that is set to the next open time is “0” or the start port 18 is set. It is confirmed whether or not any of the conditions that four or more game balls have been won. When one of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the movable member solenoid 71S so as to close the variable blades 18a and 18b. As a result, the variable blades 18a and 18b are closed.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 clears the setting executed in step S30-4-6 or step S30-4-8 in this step and sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game to the normal symbol control state. Set to flag.

  In step S30-6, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the value of the passing memory counter when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game. Further, the main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the passage storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and performs normal symbol storage check processing. Is set in the normal symbol control state flag.

  Next, the normal symbol memory check process in step S30-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S30-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. If the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-2-2, and the normal symbol control state flag performs the normal symbol storage check. If it is not the indicated value (00), the normal symbol storage check process is terminated.

  In step S30-2-2, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the passage memory counter is “0” (that is, the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage area (“0” to “4”)). If the value of the passage memory counter is “0” as a result of the confirmation, the process proceeds to step S30-2-3, while the value of the passage memory counter is If is not "0", the process proceeds to step S30-2-4.

  In step S30-2-4, the main CPU 201, which is the movable member lottery means, opens the start port 18 based on the random number for lottery per ordinary portion included in the passing memory stored in the passing memory area ("0"). A normal lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open.

  The main CPU 201, which is a movable member lottery means, performs a normal winning lottery based on the normal winning lottery table shown in FIG. . On the other hand, when the fluctuation shortening flag is a value (00) indicating a non-time-short state, the normal winning lottery is performed based on the normal winning lottery table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery table (FIG. 17A) referred to in the time-short state is more normal than the normal winning lottery table referred to in the non-short-time state (FIG. 17B). A lot of random values are set, and it is easy to win a normal win.

  For example, the movable member lottery means, when the fluctuation shortening flag is a value (33) indicating a short time state, when the random number value for lottery per ordinary is in the range of “0” to “99”, While it is determined that the normal lottery is won based on the normal lottery table shown in 17 (a), if the random number for normal lottery is any other value, the fact that it has shifted to the normal lottery is determined. decide. Further, the normal winning lottery means, when the fluctuation shortening flag is a value (00) indicating a non-time-saving state, and when the normal winning lottery value is in the range of “0” to “10”, While it is determined that the normal winning lottery is won based on the normal winning lottery table shown in FIG. 17 (b), if the random number for the normal winning lottery is other values, the fact that it has shifted to the normal winning lottery. To decide.

  As described above, the normal winning probability in the short time state is 10/11, while the normal winning probability in the non-time state is 1/10. In other words, compared to the non-short-time state, the time-short state has a higher probability of winning the normal winning lottery, which is advantageous to the player.

  According to this, when it is in the non-short-time state, the probability of winning a normal hit (determining that the variable wings 18a and 18b of the start port 18 are opened) is relatively determined by lottery of the movable member lottery means. On the other hand, in the case of the short time state, the probability of winning a normal hit (determining that the variable wings 18a and 18b of the start port 18 are opened) is relatively determined by lottery of the movable member lottery means. Get higher. According to this, the frequency with which the variable blades 18a and 18b are in the open state can be made different between the case where the variable wing 18a and 18b are in the short-time state and the case where the variable blade 18a is not in the short-time state.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to infer whether or not the current state is the short time state by confirming the frequency with which the variable blades 18a and 18b are opened. Accordingly, it is possible to add a pleasure of estimating whether or not the current time-short state is based on the open state of the variable blades 18a and 18b.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, in the case of a short-time state, the possibility that the variable wings 18a and 18b are opened increases, so that the number of winning game balls to the start opening 18 per unit time is relatively increased. (The sum of the time during which the variable wings 18a and 18b are in the open state becomes larger). In this case, since the player can play a more advantageous game in the short time state, it is possible to further improve the interest in the short time state.

  In step S30-2-5, the main CPU 201, which is the stop second identification information determining means, normally displays the stop on the normal symbol display 25 based on the normal winning lottery result performed in step S30-2-4. Determine the design. For example, in the case where the lottery result is a normal winning, one of the numerical symbols 0 to 9 is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 25. On the other hand, when the normal winning is not won, the symbol symbol “-” is determined as the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 25. As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means, a normal symbol indicating the normal winning lottery result is determined in this step.

  In step S30-2-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is a value (33) indicating a time-short state (that is, whether or not it is in a time-short state). When the fluctuation shortening flag is the value (33) indicating the time-shortening state (that is, when the time-shortening state is in progress), the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S30-2-8, while the fluctuation shortening flag is If is not a value (33) indicating the time-short state (that is, not in the time-short state), the process proceeds to step S30-2-7.

  In step S30-2-7, the main CPU 201, which is the second identification information variation display pattern determination unit, determines the value of the decoration symbol variation mode flag (that is, the variation state of the decoration symbol when the variable member lottery unit performs the lottery). ) And the normal symbol variation display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 19, the normal symbol variation display pattern is determined.

  For example, the main CPU 201 serving as the second identification information variation display pattern determining means determines “normal variation” as the normal symbol variation display pattern when the decorative symbol variation mode flag is a value (01) indicating normal variation. .

  When the decorative symbol variation mode flag is a value (02) indicating reach variation, the main CPU 201 determines “scroll variation” as the normal symbol variation display pattern.

  Further, when the decorative symbol variation mode flag is a value (03) indicating the variation after temporary stop, the main CPU 201 determines “flashing variation” as the normal symbol variation display pattern.

  Further, in this step, the main CPU 201 sets the waiting time (50 seconds) in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  In step S30-2-8, the main CPU 201 which is the second identification information variation display pattern determination means determines the value of the decoration symbol variation mode flag (that is, the variation state of the decoration symbol when the lottery by the variable member lottery means is performed). ) And the normal symbol variation display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 19, the normal symbol variation display pattern is determined.

  For example, the main CPU 201 serving as the second identification information variation display pattern determining means determines “normal variation” as the normal symbol variation display pattern when the decorative symbol variation mode flag is a value (01) indicating normal variation. .

  When the decorative symbol variation mode flag is a value (02) indicating reach variation, the main CPU 201 determines “scroll variation” as the normal symbol variation display pattern.

  Further, when the decorative symbol variation mode flag is a value (03) indicating the variation after temporary stop, the main CPU 201 determines “flashing variation” as the normal symbol variation display pattern.

  Further, in this step, the main CPU 201 sets the waiting time (5 seconds) in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  Here, the variation display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 25 is performed based on the determined variation display pattern during the time set in the ordinary symbol waiting time timer. For example, when the scroll fluctuation is determined in step S30-2-7, the scroll fluctuation shown in FIG. 19 is performed for 50 seconds. If the scroll fluctuation is determined in step S30-2-8, the scroll fluctuation is performed for 5 seconds. As described above, in the present embodiment, the time for the normal symbol display 25 to perform the variable display is shorter in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state. Further, when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer becomes “0”, the normal symbol determined in step S30-2-5 is stopped while being displayed.

  According to the present embodiment, the lottery by the movable member lottery means when the fluctuation display on the liquid crystal display device (decorative symbol display means) 21 is in a predetermined mode (for example, reach fluctuation, fluctuation after temporary stop, etc.). Is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 25 becomes a specific mode (scroll variation) or a special mode (flashing variation). That is, when the decorative symbol variation display is in a predetermined mode, the normal symbol is variably displayed in a mode different from the normal mode.

  In this case, since the display mode of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 25 can be further varied, the monotonousness of the normal symbol variation display can be eliminated, and the effect of the normal symbol variation display can be achieved. It becomes possible to raise more.

  In step S30-2-10, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S30-2-11, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used in the current normal symbol storage check process from a predetermined storage area.

  Next, the normal symbol display time management process in step S30-4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol display time management processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S30-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management. If the value is (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-2, and if not the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management, The normal symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S30-4-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-3, while when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”. Finishes the normal symbol display time management process.

  In step S30-4-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal winning is won as a result of the normal winning lottery performed in step S30-2-4. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-5 when winning in the normal win, and moves to the process of step S30-4-4 in the case of not winning in the normal win.

  In step S30-4-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag, and ends the normal symbol display time management process.

  In step S30-4-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is a value (33) indicating a time-shortening state (that is, whether or not the time-shortening state is in effect). Then, when the fluctuation shortening flag is the value (33) indicating the time shortening state (that is, when the time shortening state is in progress), the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-6, while the fluctuation shortening flag is If the value is not the value (33) indicating the time reduction state (that is, not in the time reduction state), the process proceeds to step S30-4-8.

  In step S30-4-6, the main CPU 201 executes setting for repeating the 1.8-second opening of the variable blades 18a and 18b three times.

  In step S30-4-7, the main CPU 201, which is the movable member control means, sets the release time (6.7 seconds) in the normal electric utility release time timer. As described above, by performing the processing of step S30-4-6 and step 30-4-7, the variable blades 18a and 18b are operated during the release time (6.7 seconds) set in this step. The operation of repeating the 1.8 second opening three times is performed. That is, during the 6.7 seconds, the 1.8-second open state of the variable blades 18a and 18b is repeated three times.

  In step S30-4-8, the main CPU 201 executes setting for performing the 0.3-second opening of the variable blades 18a and 18b once.

  In step S30-4-9, the main CPU 201, which is the movable member control means, sets the release time (0.3 seconds) in the normal power combination release time timer. As described above, by performing the processing of step S30-4-8 and step 30-4-9, the variable blades 18a, 18b are operated during the opening time (0.3 seconds) set in this step. One 0.3 second opening is performed. That is, during 0.3 seconds, the variable blades 18a and 18b are opened once for 0.3 seconds.

  According to the present invention as described above, in the time-short state, the variable wings 18a and 18b may relatively increase the number of winning game balls to the starting port 18 per unit time as described above. It becomes a high open state (the sum of the time during which the variable blades 18a and 18b are open is relatively large). In this case, the player can play a more advantageous game in the short time state.

  In step S30-4-10, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the release of the normal power to the normal symbol control state flag, and ends the normal symbol display time management process.

  Next, the main process by the sub control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process when the command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 shows the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart.

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is generated every time the sub control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S202, the sub CPU 301 stores a command (for example, a variable display pattern command, a stop symbol command, a standby state command, etc.) received from the main CPU 201 via the command input port 304 in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 303. .

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, main processing of the sub-control circuit 300 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 executes an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  In step S220, the sub CPU 301 executes a command analysis process (see FIG. 13) described later for details. In this step, processing for reading out a command stored in the reception buffer is mainly performed.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 301 confirms the effect data set in a command analysis process (FIG. 14) described later, and executes an image display control process based on the set effect data.

  For example, the sub CPU 301 that is the first identification information display control means and the display control means is included in the set effect data when the effect data corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set in step S220-4 (FIG. 15). The data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed over time so that the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the displayed mode. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, in the decorative symbol display area 21b of the liquid crystal display device 21, during the total variation display time determined in step S20-2-10 (FIG. 7). Then, the decorative symbols are changed in accordance with the set effect data.

  For example, in the command analysis process (FIG. 14), the sub CPU 301 executes the normal variation of 20 (s) when the effect data corresponding to the variation display pattern command indicating the super reach variation 1 (displacement) is set. After that, a reach variation of 25 (s) is executed.

  After the change display is completed, the decorative design determined in step S220-6, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a voice control process.

  Specifically, in the sound control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the sound is included in the effect data set in step S220. As a result of the confirmation, if the production data related to the voice is included, the production data (hereinafter referred to as “voice production data”) is sent to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the voice effect data.

  In step S250, the sub CPU 301 executes lamp control processing.

  Specifically, in the lamp control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the lamp and the LED is included in the effect data set in step S220. As a result of the confirmation, if the effect data related to the lamp or LED is included, the effect data (hereinafter referred to as “lamp effect data”) is sent to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the lamp effect data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the decorative lamp 39a to turn on / off according to a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern, for example.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S250 described above are repeated.

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command analysis processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S220-1, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer. If it is determined that the command is stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S220-2. On the other hand, if no command is stored in the reception buffer, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S220-2, the sub CPU 301 reads a command from the reception buffer.

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a variable display pattern command. If the result of this determination is that it is a variable display pattern command, processing proceeds to step S220-4. On the other hand, if it is not a variable display pattern command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-5.

  In step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 serving as the first identification information display control unit sets effect data corresponding to the read variation display pattern command in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thereby, after the decorative display corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the display control process (FIG. 14), the decorative design determined in step S220-6 described later is stopped and displayed.

  In step S220-5, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a stop symbol command. If the result of this determination is a stop symbol command, the process proceeds to step S220-6. On the other hand, if it is not a stop symbol command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-8.

  In step S220-6, the sub CPU 301, which is the first identification information determination unit, determines a decorative symbol indicating the big hit lottery result in accordance with the read stop symbol command.

  For example, if the stop symbol command indicates the special symbol “7”, the sub CPU 301 determines “7” “7” “7” ”as the decorative symbol indicating the big hit lottery result.

  In step S <b> 220-7, the sub CPU 301 sets effect data corresponding to the decorative design determined in step S <b> 220-6 in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  For example, the sub CPU 301 determines “7”, “7”, “7” ”as the decoration symbol in step S220-7, and in this step, the effect data corresponding to the determined decoration symbol is stored in the work RAM 303. When set in the work area, after the decorative display corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the display control process (FIG. 14), the decorative pattern is displayed on all reels in the effect display area 21b. “7” is stopped and displayed.

  In step S220-8, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the read command. For example, effect data corresponding to the read command (for example, a standby state command) is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely a specific example of the present invention, and does not specifically limit the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery means is won, either the high probability state or the non-high probability state is determined by the gaming state determination means as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit is won, the high probability state may be determined by the gaming state determination means.

  In the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol reach variation is performed by the sub CPU (first identification information display control means) 301 or when the decorative symbol variation after temporary stop is performed, etc. When lottery (normal lottery) by the main CPU (movable member lottery means) 201 is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 25 is scroll variation and flashing variation, respectively. Of course, the scroll fluctuation and the blinking fluctuation described above may be performed when other conditions are satisfied.

  For example, when a lottery (ordinary winning lottery) is performed by the main CPU (movable member lottery means) 201 while a decorative symbol variation display is being performed by the sub CPU (first identification information display control means) 301. The normal symbol change mode in the normal symbol display 25 may be a scroll change (specific mode), or when the decorative symbol change display is performed, the main CPU (movable member) When the normal winning lottery by the lottery means) 201 is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 25 may be blinking variation (special mode). According to this, when the normal winning lottery is performed during the variation display of the decorative symbol, the normal symbol is variably displayed in a mode different from the normal mode.

  In this case, since the display mode of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 25 can be enriched, the monotonousness of the normal symbol variation display can be eliminated, and the effect of the presentation by the variation display of the normal symbol can be enhanced. It becomes possible.

  Further, the variation pattern of the normal symbol in the present embodiment is determined according to the variation pattern of the decorative symbol when the main CPU (movable member lottery means) 201 performs the lottery (normal lottery). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol when the main CPU (movable member lottery means) 201 performs the lottery (normal lottery).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU (movable member lottery) when the variable display on the liquid crystal display device (first identification information display means) 21 becomes a predetermined mode (for example, reach fluctuation). Means) When the lottery by 201 is performed, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (second identification information) in the normal symbol display (second identification information display means) 25 becomes the scroll fluctuation (specific aspect). That is, when the variation display of the decorative symbol (first identification information) is reach variation, the normal symbol is variably displayed in a mode different from the normal mode.

  In this case, since the display mode of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 25 can be further varied, the monotonousness of the normal symbol variation display can be eliminated, and the effect of the normal symbol variation display can be achieved. It becomes possible to raise more.

  In addition, according to the present invention, when a reach variation that is highly likely to be won by the lottery means is generated, the effect of the display by the variation display of the normal symbol increases as described above. At that time, it is possible to further increase the expectation of winning a big hit.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, after the reach variation is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21, the decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 are in a predetermined combination (temporary stop) (so-called after the temporary stop). When a lottery is performed by the main CPU (movable member lottery means) 201 during the fluctuation), the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 25 becomes a blinking fluctuation (special aspect). That is, when the decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 have a predetermined combination (temporary stop), the normal symbols are variably displayed in a manner different from the normal manner.

  In this case, since the display mode of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 25 can be further varied, the monotonousness of the normal symbol variation display can be eliminated, and the effect of the normal symbol variation display can be achieved. It becomes possible to raise more.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the switch input detection process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol fluctuation | variation display time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the jackpot end interval process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the normal symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the normal symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the normal symbol display time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command analysis process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit lottery table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal winning lottery table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the decoration design fluctuation | variation display pattern determination table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation display pattern determination table which concerns on this Embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a decoration symbol, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the reach fluctuation | variation of a decoration symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation after the temporary stop of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal symbol display which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the scroll fluctuation | variation of the normal symbol in a normal symbol display. It is a figure which shows an example of the blink fluctuation | variation of the normal symbol in a normal symbol display.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine body 3a body frame 3b outer frame 4 upper plate part 4a upper plate 5 lower plate part 5a lower plate 6 rail 6a, 6b speaker 7 launch handle 9 ball lending operation panel 9a glass door 9b glass plate 10 Shutter lever 12 General winning device 13 Passing gate (second specific area)
15 Grand Prize Winner 15a Door 16 Out Port 18 Start Winner (First Specific Area)
18a, 18b Variable wing (variable member)
19Se Large winning device switch 19Sb General winning device switch 19Sa Passing gate switch 19a Start switch 21 Liquid crystal display device (first identification information display means)
21a Display area 21b Decorative symbol display area 22a Left reel portion 22b Middle reel portion 22c Right reel portion 23 Normal symbol passage storage display 24 Special symbol display (third identification information display means)
25 Normal symbol display (second identification information display means)
26 lighting unit 39a decoration lamp 45, 46 obstacle 55 first discharge port 56 second discharge port 60 decoration unit 60a, 60b speaker cover 70a payout control circuit 70b launch control circuit 71S movable member solenoid 72S big prize device solenoid 74S backup clear Switch 81 Card unit 82 Dispensing device 90 Launching device 200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
305 Display control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball can flow down, a first specific area provided in the game area, through which a game ball can pass, and a second specific area different from the first specific area;
A variable member that is provided in the first specific area and can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can easily pass through the first specific area and a closed state in which the game ball cannot easily pass through the first specific area. When,
A jackpot lottery means for lottering whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states when the game ball passes through the first specific area;
First identification information display means for performing variable display of the first identification information;
First identification information determining means for determining first identification information to be stopped and displayed on the first identification information display means according to a result of the lottery by the big hit lottery means when the big hit lottery means is performed When,
A first identification information fluctuation display for determining a fluctuation display pattern of the first identification information in the first identification information display means according to the lottery result by the big hit lottery means when the big hit lottery means is performed. Pattern determination means;
The first identification determined by the first identification information determination unit after the first identification information in the first identification information display unit is variably displayed according to the variation display pattern determined by the first identification information variation display pattern determination unit. First identification information display control means for stopping and displaying information;
Movable member lottery means for lottering whether or not to open the variable member when the game ball passes through the second specific area;
Second identification information display means for performing variable display of the second identification information;
Stop second identification information determination means for determining second identification information to be stopped and displayed on the second identification information display means when a lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means;
Second identification information for determining a variation display pattern of the second identification information in the second identification information display means in accordance with the result of the lottery by the movable member lottery means when the movable member lottery means is selected. A variable display pattern determining means;
The second identification information determined by the stop second identification information determining means after the second identification information in the second identification information display means is variably displayed according to the variable display pattern determined by the second identification information changing display pattern determining means. A second identification information display control means for stopping and displaying the identification information,
The second identification information variation display pattern determination means is configured to perform the second identification when the first identification information display control means performs the lottery by the movable member lottery means when the first identification information is variably displayed. A gaming machine, wherein a specific mode is determined as a variation display pattern of information.   The second identification information variation display pattern determination unit is configured to display the second identification information when the movable member lottery unit performs lottery when the variation display in the first identification information display unit is in a predetermined mode. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a specific mode is determined as the variable display pattern.   The second identification information variation display pattern determining means is movable when the reach, which is a variation mode indicating that the lottery by the big hit lottery means is highly likely to be won is displayed on the first identification information display means. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a lottery is performed by a member lottery unit, a specific mode is determined as a variation display pattern of the second identification information.   When the first identification information displayed on the first identification information display means becomes a predetermined combination after the reach is displayed on the first identification information display means, the second identification information variation display pattern determination means The game machine according to claim 3, wherein when the lottery by the movable member lottery means is performed, a special mode is determined as a variation display pattern of the second identification information.

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