JP2010227698A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player from growing tired of looking at a display mode suggesting generation of a special game state in a variable display device. <P>SOLUTION: Whether a Pachinko game machine should be controlled under regular symbol variation time-reducing control (a special game state) or not is determined (S5 and S11). If it is determined to execute the regular symbol variation time-reducing control, a display result of ornament symbols suggesting that the special game state is executed is determined according to a random number (S6 and S10). In other words, the display result suggesting whether the special game state should be executed or not is determined according to the result of determination of whether the control in the special game state should be executed or not. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or a slot machine, and more specifically, has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and according to a display result of the variable display device. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous for a player.

  In this type of gaming machine, a variable display device capable of variably displaying, for example, a plurality of types of identification information made up of symbols, for example, is provided in what is conventionally known, and the variable display device is variably started. After that, when the display result is derived and displayed due to stop control or the like and the display result becomes predetermined specific identification information (for example, 777), a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player ) Was configured to be controlled.

  Further, in such a conventional gaming machine, when the display result of the identification information becomes the display result of the predetermined identification information, the gaming machine is put into a special gaming state advantageous to the player different from the specific gaming state. There was something to control. As a typical example of such a special game state, there is a state such as variable time reduction control for shortening one variable display time (time required from variable start to variable stop) of the variable display device.

  Such a special game state has been generated specifically by the following procedure. First, a display result at the time of variable stop of the variable display device is determined using a random number or the like. Then, the determined display result is displayed when the variable display device is variably stopped. Then, when the display result is the display result of the predetermined identification information, it is determined to generate a special game state. That is, by determining the display result of the identification information, it is determined whether or not the special gaming state can be generated.

  However, in this type of conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a special gaming state is to be generated based on the display result of the determined identification information. There is a limit to the number of types of the predetermined identification information displayed on the screen. That is, if a large number of types of display results of identification information for generating a special gaming state are set, there is a disadvantage on the game site side that a special gaming state is frequently generated unnecessarily. The number of types of information display results is limited to a relatively small number.

  In this way, the types of display results that generate a special gaming state are limited to a few types, so in conventional gaming machines, the player gets tired of the display results when a special gaming state is generated, In this respect, there is a problem that it is difficult to improve the interest of the player.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to make it possible for the display mode indicating the occurrence of a special gaming state in the variable display device to be such that the player does not get bored. As a result, it is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A gaming machine having a variable display device capable of changing a display state, and capable of being controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player according to a display result of the variable display device,
Special gaming state determining means for determining whether to control the gaming machine to a special gaming state advantageous to a player different from the specific gaming state;
Display mode determining means for selecting and determining the display mode of the variable display device,
The display mode determination means selects and determines a display mode indicating that the special gaming state is executed when the special gaming state determination unit determines to control the special gaming state. To do.

  According to such a configuration, the display mode of the variable display device indicating that the special gaming state is executed is selected when the decision to control is made in the determination of whether or not to control the special gaming state. Is done. For this reason, it is possible to set many types of display modes indicating that the special gaming state is executed, and to select and determine the display mode from among them. Thereby, the display result which shows that a special game state is performed can be made various so that a player may not get tired of seeing. As a result, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) further includes reach display determining means for determining whether or not to display the reach state on the variable display device;
The display mode determining unit selects and determines a display mode indicating the reach state when the reach display determining unit determines to display the reach state.

  According to such a configuration, even when it is decided to display the reach state, the display of the reach state indicating that the special game state can occur can be made so that the player does not get tired of watching. it can.

(3) The variable display device displays a plurality of types of identification information that can constitute a display result that can be controlled separately to the specific gaming state,
The display mode determining means, when selecting and determining a display result that can be controlled to the specific gaming state, when the special gaming state determining means determines to control the special gaming state, and the special gaming state The number of pieces of the identification information indicating the display result that can be controlled to the specific gaming state is different from that when it is determined not to control to the special gaming state by the determining means.

  According to such a configuration, the number of types of identification information indicating display results that can be controlled in the specific game state differs depending on whether or not the special game state is controlled. By determining the number of types of specific identification information displayed as display results controllable to the state, it is easy for the player to control whether or not the special gaming state is controlled on the display of the variable display device Can be determined.

It is a front view which shows the game board surface of the pachinko game machine of an example of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit which performs the game control of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit which performs the game control of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit which performs the game control of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit for display control formed in the display control board. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement | positioning relationship of the hit line of the variable display apparatus for decorative designs, and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the various random counters used for game control, the variable display control of a special symbol variable display apparatus, and the variable display control of the variable display apparatus for decoration symbols. It is a figure which shows the conditions which perform the fluctuation time shortening control of a normal symbol in a table form. It is a figure which shows the conditions which generate | occur | produce a reach state in the variable display apparatus for decorative symbols in a table format. It is a graph which shows the ratio of the value of the random number distributed to single reach, multiple line reach, and all fruit reach. It is a figure which shows the content of the work area of RAM of a basic circuit in a table format. It is a figure which shows the content of the work area of RAM of a basic circuit in a table format. It is a figure which shows the content of the work area of RAM of a basic circuit in a table format. It is a figure which shows the content of the work area of RAM of a basic circuit in a table format. It is a figure which shows the content of the work area of RAM of a basic circuit in a table format. It is a figure which shows the content of the work area of RAM of a basic circuit in a table format. It is a figure which shows the content of the work area of RAM of a basic circuit in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a timer 1 interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main program for performing game control. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the initialization 2nd process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an output control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an output process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a sound process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a random creation process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a 1st type starting port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a count switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an error process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the random update process for symbols. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a sound data transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol normal time process and a decoration symbol normal time process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol and a decoration symbol change start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol all symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol all symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of pre-opening of a special winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol all symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a process during big prize opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol all symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol all symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a process after a special prize opening | release opening. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of normal symbol process data processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a switch check process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a 1st type starting port switch winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a count switch winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol and a decoration symbol process data process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol stop symbol set process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a block byte transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a decoration design set process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an ornament design reach arrangement | sequence / establishment arrangement | sequence setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a decoration design all fruit arrangement | sequence set process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a decoration symbol line formation arrangement | sequence set process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a decoration design check process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a decoration design change setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a decoration symbol formation arrangement | sequence deletion process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol random check process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a decoration design reach arrangement | sequence deletion process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a special symbol process data pointer setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a data set process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a counter update process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing operation accompanying a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows the processing operation accompanying a start winning prize. It is a figure which shows the state in which the design of a decoration design is performed. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the display content of the variable display apparatus for decoration symbols at the time of variable display and variable display stop, and the display content of the variable display apparatus for special symbols.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like, and the display state can be changed. The present invention can be applied to any gaming machine having a variable display device that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player according to the display result of the variable display device.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine. This pachinko gaming machine is provided with a hitting ball operation handle (not shown) for the player to hit the ball, and the player operates the hitting ball operation handle to fire pachinko balls one by one. be able to. The fired pachinko balls (ball hitting balls) pass between the partition rails 2 and are driven into a game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 1.

  In the game area 3, a variable display device 24 for special symbols and a variable display device 4 for decorative symbols are used as variable display devices capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information composed of symbols and the like to change the display state. Kinds of devices are provided.

  The special symbol variable display device 24 includes three seven-segment LEDs, and is used to variably display identification information called special symbols. This special symbol variable display device 24 has left, middle, and right special symbol variable display portions arranged in a horizontal row, and is configured to be able to variably display the special symbols displayed on each special symbol variable display portion. Yes. In the following description, the special symbols displayed on the left, middle, and right special symbol display units are referred to as a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol.

  The decorative design variable display device 4 is for variably displaying identification information called a decorative design, and has an image display device 5 formed of a CRT display device. This image display device 5 can display a total of nine decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i for variable display of 3 rows × 3 columns. Furthermore, the image display device 5 can appropriately display a character image and other various types of images in addition to the decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i. Here, the character image refers to an image representing a person, an animal, a figure or an object displayed on the image display device 5.

  The special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 thus configured perform variable display in conjunction with each other. For this reason, there is a certain relationship between the display content of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the display content of the decorative symbol variable display device 4. The relationship is, for example, the following relationship.

  When the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is a result indicating a specific gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a big hit state) to be described later, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is also a result indicating the big hit state. . Further, when the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 indicates a disengagement state other than the big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 also indicates a disengagement state. That is, the display content of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the display content of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 correspond to whether the variable display result is a result indicating a big hit state or a result indicating a disengaged state. Become a thing.

  On the other hand, regarding the display mode during variable display, the display mode of the special symbol variable display device 24 does not necessarily correspond to the display mode of the decorative symbol variable display device 4.

  On the upper part of the decorative symbol variable display device 4, a normal symbol variable display device 25 composed of 7-segment LEDs is provided. The ordinary symbol variable display device 25 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information called ordinary symbols.

  A variable winning ball device 8 is provided below the decorative symbol variable display device 4. The variable winning ball apparatus 8 includes a first state that is advantageous for a player who is able to win a hitting ball by opening the opening / closing plate 10 when the solenoid 41 is excited, and the solenoid 41 is in a non-excited state. As a result, the opening / closing plate 10 is closed and the ball can be changed to a second state that is disadvantageous for a player who cannot win a ball.

  A start winning opening 7 is provided between the decorative symbol variable display device 4 and the variable winning ball device 8. A start winning opening 29 is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 8. The start winning opening 29 has an openable / closable door that can be opened and closed in the vertical direction. When the solenoid 42 is energized, the open / close door is opened so that the hitting ball can start and win, and the solenoid 42 By being brought into a non-excited state, the opening / closing door is closed, and the ball can be changed to a state in which the starting ball cannot be won.

  A warp inlet 13 is provided in each of the left side portion and the right side portion of the decorative symbol variable display device 4. The hit ball that has entered the warp inlet 13 flows down through the back side of the decorative symbol display device 4 and is discharged from the warp outlet 16 to the game area 3 again. The warp outlet 16 is located just above the start winning opening 7. For this reason, the hit ball that has entered the warp inlet 13 is relatively easy to win the start winning opening 7. Since the warp inlet 13 and the warp outlet 16 are provided, an effect that the interest of the player is further enhanced as compared with the case where they are not provided.

  A normal symbol start gate 14 is provided in the passing path of the hit ball that has entered the warp inlet 13 provided on the left side portion of the decorative symbol variable display device 4. A normal symbol start gate detection switch 15 for detecting a hit ball that has passed through the normal symbol start gate 14 is provided below the normal symbol start gate 14.

  If the ball hit into the game area 3 passes through the normal symbol start gate 14, the passed ball is detected by the normal symbol start gate detection switch 15, and based on the detected output, The variable display device 25 is variably started.

  When the display result of the normal symbol variable display device 25 becomes predetermined specific identification information (for example, “7”), the solenoid 42 is excited and the opening / closing door of the start winning opening 29 is opened for a predetermined period. The start winning opening 29 is opened, and the hit ball is in a state where it is easy to win the start winning opening 29. A start winning ball that is a hit ball that has won the start winning port 29 is detected by the start winning ball detection switch 30. Both the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are variably started based on the detection output of the start winning ball detection switch.

  Similarly, when a ball hit into the game area 3 wins the start winning opening 7, both the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are variably started. In that case, a start winning ball that is a hit ball that has won the start winning opening 7 is detected by the start winning ball detection switch 28, and based on the detection output, the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device. 4 is variably started.

  In the special symbol variable display device 24, the left, middle and right special symbols are variably displayed by scroll display. Similarly, in the decorative symbol variable display device 4, variable display is performed by scrolling the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display units 5 a to 5 i. Thereafter, the variable display is controlled to stop in the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4. More specifically, immediately after all of the decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are stopped, control for stopping all the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display portions at the same time is performed. The stop timing of the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display units of the special symbol variable display device 24 may be at the same time as or after the stop of the decorative symbol display unit of the decorative symbol variable display device 4. The timing may be such that all the display results of the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display portions cannot be obtained before all the display results of the decorative symbol display portion. Further, the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display portions of the special symbol variable display device 24 are not limited to being stopped at the same time, and may be controlled to stop sequentially. In other words, when a reach (described later) occurs in the decorative symbol variable display device 4, if the stop method is such that it is not known whether or not it is a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24, stop simultaneously. It may also be stopped sequentially.

  Here, for each of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 and the special symbol variable display device 24, a display mode from when the variable is started until when the variable control device 24 is controlled to be stopped will be briefly described. In the decorative symbol variable display device 4, in the display image of the image display device 5, a total of nine decorative symbol display portions 5 a to 5 i of 3 rows × 3 columns start to be variably simultaneously (start scroll display). The two decorative symbol display portions 5a and 5b are stopped, then the four decorative symbol display portions 5c to 5f are stopped, then the two decorative symbol display portions 5g and 5h are stopped, and finally the central decorative symbol display is performed. The part 5i stops. In the decorative symbol variable display device 4, all the decorative symbol display units may be controlled to stop simultaneously when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the decorative display device 4 for decorative designs, three hit lines in the upper, interrupted, and lower stages in the horizontal direction, three hit lines in the vertical, left, middle, and right, and two hits on the diagonal diagonal line A total of 8 hit lines with the line are defined. If a predetermined display mode (for example, 777) is set on a certain hit line among the eight hit lines, a big hit state is generated. Furthermore, a big hit state also occurs when all of the nine decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i become fruit symbols to be described later (when all the fruits are displayed).

  In the special symbol variable display device 24, the left, middle and right special symbol variable display sections are variably displayed at the same time (scroll display is started), and then the left, middle and right special symbol variable display sections are all simultaneously displayed. Stopped. In the special symbol variable display device 24, the big hit state occurs when the display results at the time of variable stop of the left, middle and right special symbol variable display portions are aligned in a uniform manner (for example, 777).

  That is, in this pachinko gaming machine, the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 when the variable display is stopped becomes a predetermined display mode (for example, 777) and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is variable. If the display result at the time of the stop becomes a predetermined display mode (for example, 777 on the line), the opening / closing plate 10 of the variable winning ball apparatus 8 is opened, which is advantageous for a player who can win a hit ball. 1 and a big hit state (specific game state) occurs.

  A reach state may occur during variable display of the decorative symbol variable display device 4. Here, “reach” has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are specified in advance. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state is a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the display mode is combined, the plurality of display results are already derived and displayed at a stage where they are not yet derived and displayed. A display state in which a display result satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display modes. In other words, reach means that a game state is obtained when a display result of a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed is a combination of predetermined display modes. In a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, when the display result of the variable display device has not yet been derived and displayed, the combination of the specific display modes is likely to be displayed. This is the display state that makes a person think. For example, a state in which variable display by the plurality of variable display units is performed while maintaining a state where the combinations of the specific display modes are aligned is also included in the reach display state. In addition, some reach is likely to generate a big hit when it appears compared to a normal reach. Such a specific reach is called super reach.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 8 is in a second state that is disadvantageous for a player who cannot close the hitting ball due to the closing of the opening / closing plate 10 in normal times. The first state in which the opening / closing plate 10 is opened by excitation and the winning opening 9 is opened. The first state of the variable winning ball apparatus 8 is that a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hitting balls, whichever comes first, is satisfied. End and enter the second state.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 8 is provided with a specific winning area (V pocket) and a normal winning area. These special winning area and the normal winning area appear when the winning opening 9 is opened by opening the opening / closing plate 10, and a winning can be made. A winning ball that is a hit ball that has won the specific winning area is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 11. In addition, all winning balls won in the variable winning ball apparatus 8 are detected by the winning ball detection switch 12. The detected number of winning balls detected by the winning ball detection switch 12 is displayed by a winning number display 50 provided on the opening / closing plate 10.

  If the hit ball that has won the variable winning ball device 8 in the first state wins the specific winning area (V pocket), the winning ball is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 11 and the time ( After the first state of the round (variable) winning ball apparatus 8 is completed, repeated continuous control is executed to drive and control the variable winning ball apparatus 8 to the first state again. The upper limit number of executions of this repeated continuation control is set to 16 times, for example.

  When the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are variably displayed, a hit ball is won at the start winning opening 7 and is detected by the start winning ball detection switch 28 or is started. If a prize is received at the winning opening 29 and detected by the start winning ball detection switch 30, the start winning ball is stored in the RAM 312 described later. Such memory is called start winning memory. The upper limit of the start winning memory is set to “4”, for example. The starting winning memory number at the present time is displayed by the starting winning memory display 6 composed of LEDs provided below the image display device 5. After the variable display of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped, the variable display device is again variably started based on the start winning memory after the variable display is enabled again. The

  When the normal symbol variable display device 25 performs variable display, if a hit ball passes through the normal symbol start winning gate 14 again and is detected by the normal symbol start gate detection switch 15, the detected hit is detected. The passing ball, which is a ball, is memorized. Such a memory is called a normal start winning memory. The upper limit of the number of normally started winning prizes is set to “4”, for example. The number of normal start winning memorized numbers at the present time is displayed by the normal start winning memorizing display 60 composed of LEDs provided on the left and right sides of the normal symbol variable display device 25. After the normal symbol variable display device 25 stops variable display, the normal symbol variable display device 25 is variably started again based on the normal start winning memory after the variable symbol display can be started again.

  The game area 3 is further provided with normal winning openings 17, 18, 19, 20 and a ramp windmill 21. Furthermore, various decoration lamps and decoration LEDs represented by the side lamps 22 and the like are provided in the game area 3. Further, a foul stop member 23 for preventing a foul ball, which is a hit ball that is driven into the game area 3 and bounces back into the division rail 2 again, is provided at the terminal portion of the division rail 2 on the game area 3 side. It has been. If a hit ball that is driven into the game area 3 does not win any winning opening or variable winning ball apparatus, the hit ball is collected from the out opening 27 as an out ball.

  The decorative design variable display device 4 is not limited to the one using the CRT display device, and other display devices for displaying images such as a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display device, or a matrix LED display device may be used. Good. Further, the decorative design variable display device 4 may use the following mechanical display device. That is, the variable display device 4 for decorative symbols is a rotating drum type, a so-called belt type, a leaf type, and a rotating disk with a plurality of symbols attached, in which the display state changes as a belt with a plurality of symbols circulates. A so-called disk type or the like in which the display state changes by rotation may be used. Similarly, such a mechanical display device may be used for the special symbol variable display device 24. Further, the number of decorative design display portions of the decorative design variable display device 4 is not limited to nine, and may be other than nine. Furthermore, the number of hit lines in the display of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is not limited to the eight lines described above, and may be other numbers such as five or one. Further, the second state of the variable winning ball apparatus 8 may be such that a hit ball can be won but difficult to win.

  In addition, as described above, the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 may be configured as a single variable display device as another example of the case where they are provided separately and independently as described above. . That is, a special symbol and a decorative symbol may be variably displayed in a form in which the display area of one variable display device is divided into two. In addition, when special symbols and decorative symbols are variably displayed by such a single variable display device, the variable display device is provided at a position where the decorative symbol variable display device 4 shown in FIG. 1 is provided. That's fine.

  Next, a control circuit provided in the pachinko gaming machine will be described. First, a control circuit for performing game control of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. 2, 3 and 4 are block diagrams showing a control circuit for performing game control of the pachinko gaming machine. The control circuit shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is mainly formed on the main substrate.

  2 to 4, the control circuit for performing the game control includes a basic circuit 31, an input circuit 32, an initial reset circuit 33, a periodic reset circuit 34, an address decode circuit 35, an information output circuit 37, and an illumination signal circuit. 38, solenoid circuit 39, lamp circuit 40, CRT circuit 44, power supply circuit 45, voice synthesis circuit 47, volume amplification circuit 48, and LED circuit 49. Further, the information output circuit 37 and the electrical decoration signal circuit 38 are connected to the main relay board 36. The CRT circuit 44 is connected to the decorative symbol variable display device 4 via the display control board 46.

  The basic circuit 31 includes a ROM 313 storing a control program, a CPU 311 that performs control in accordance with the control program, a RAM 312 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 311, and an I / O port (not shown). Etc. are provided.

  The address decoding circuit 35 decodes (decodes) the address signal sent from the basic circuit 31 and selects one of the RAM 312, ROM 313, I / O port, etc. included in the basic circuit 31. This circuit outputs a signal. The initial reset circuit 34 is a circuit that outputs an initial reset pulse for resetting the basic circuit 31 when the power is turned on. In response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 33, the basic circuit 31 initializes the RAM 312 and the I / O port.

  The periodic reset circuit 34 is a circuit for supplying a reset pulse, which is a clock pulse for periodic reset, to the basic circuit 31. The CPU 311 of the basic circuit 31 performs a reset process for repeatedly executing a predetermined control program from the top in response to a reset pulse periodically sent from the periodic reset circuit 34. The reset pulse from the periodic reset circuit 34 is sent, for example, every 0.002 seconds.

  The input circuit 32 is connected to the normal symbol start gate detection switch 15, the specific winning ball detection switch 11, the starting winning ball detection switches 28 and 30, the winning ball detection switch 12 and the like. If the hit ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 14 and is detected by the normal symbol start gate detection switch 15, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. If the hit ball is won in the specific winning area in the variable winning ball apparatus 8 and is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 11, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. When the hit ball is won at the start winning opening 7 and detected by the start winning ball detection switch 28, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. If the hit ball is won in the start winning opening 29 and detected by the start winning ball detection switch 30, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. If the hit ball is won in the normal winning area in the variable winning ball apparatus 8 and is detected by the winning ball detection switch 13, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32.

  This pachinko gaming machine is provided with a payout control board (not shown) for performing payout control for paying out prizes in accordance with winning. Then, if a hitting ball wins the variable winning ball device 8, for example, 15 prize balls (prize balls) are controlled to be paid out for each winning ball. In addition, when a prize is awarded to other prize openings, for example, seven prize balls (prize balls) are controlled to be paid out for each prize ball.

  The basic circuit 31 outputs information such as symbol determination number information and jackpot information via the information output circuit 37 and the main relay board 36 to a hall management computer, which is a host computer. The symbol fixed number information is information regarding the number of times the symbol is fixed in the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4. The jackpot information is information related to occurrence of a jackpot by variable display of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4.

  The basic circuit 31 gives a control signal for controlling lighting states of a plurality of types of electrical decoration provided in the pachinko gaming machine to the electrical decoration signal circuit 38. In response to the control signal given from the basic circuit 31, the lighting signal circuit 38 transmits lamp control data to the lighting board that controls the lighting state of the plurality of types of lighting through the main relay board 36. . The lamp control data is data for controlling the lighting state of the electrical decoration, and designates the lighting state of the electrical decoration at the time of a big hit.

  The basic circuit 31 is connected to the solenoids 41 and 42 via a solenoid circuit 39, and by controlling the excitation of these solenoids, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate 10 of the variable winning ball apparatus 8 and the opening / closing of the start winning opening 29 are performed. Perform door opening and closing control. The basic circuit 31 performs control to turn on or blink various lamps 43 provided in the pachinko gaming machine such as the side lamp 22 and the windmill lamp 21 through the lamp circuit 40.

  The basic circuit 31 outputs a display control command signal to the display control board 46 via the CRT circuit 44. The display control board 46 is provided with a display control control circuit shown in FIG. The CRT circuit 44 receives a control signal from the basic circuit 31 and gives a command signal to the display control board 46 based on the control signal. The display control board 46 gives a control signal for image display to the decorative design variable display device 4 based on the given command signal. The decorative symbol variable display device 4 performs image display such as variable display based on the image display control signal received from the display control board 46.

  Among the command signals transmitted from the basic circuit 31 to the display control board 46 via the CRT circuit 44, command data (variable display command information) CD0 to CD7 and an interrupt signal which is a trigger signal for display control communication And INT. Further, signal lines connecting between the CRT circuit 44 and the display control board 46 include a + 5V line, a + 12V line, and a GND line (ground signal line) for supplying a power supply voltage.

  The power supply circuit 45 is connected to an AC power supply of 24V AC and is a circuit for supplying power supply voltages, which are a plurality of types of DC voltages such as + 30V, + 21V, + 12V, + 5V, and GND, to each circuit. The +30 V and GND power supply voltages generated from the power supply circuit 45 are supplied to the decorative symbol variable display device 4.

  The basic circuit 31 outputs a sound control signal to the volume amplification circuit 48 via the voice synthesis circuit 47 according to the gaming state. From the volume amplification circuit 48, an amplified sound control signal is output, and a sound is emitted from a speaker or the like provided in the pachinko gaming machine. As the sound control signal, a left speaker control sound output (L) and a right speaker control sound output (R) are output, and a stereo sound is emitted from the speaker based on these outputs. .

  The basic circuit 31 is connected to the special symbol variable display device 24, the winning number display device 50, the V display device 51, the starting winning memory display device 6, the normal symbol variable display device 25, and the normal symbol starting winning game via the LED circuit 49. The display is connected to the storage display 59 and the decoration LED 52, and each of these displays is controlled to display. Since these indicators are each composed of LEDs, they are collectively controlled by the LED circuit 49.

  Next, a control circuit that performs display control of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. A control circuit for performing display control of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is formed on the display control board 46 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the control circuit will be described in detail.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a display control control circuit formed on the display control board 46. In FIG. 5, in addition to the control circuit, a CRT circuit 44 and a decorative symbol variable display device 4 are also shown. Referring to FIG. 5, the control circuit formed on display control board 46 includes CRT control circuit 53, VDP (Video Display Processor) 54, reset circuit 55, oscillation circuit 56, VRAM 57, character ROM 58, and DA conversion circuit 60. Including.

  A reset signal is input from the reset circuit 55 to the CRT control circuit 53 and the VDP 54. A clock signal is input from the oscillation circuit 56 to the VDP 54. The CRT control circuit 53 includes a CPU 531 that performs calculation and control, a RAM 532 that is used as a work area, and a ROM 533 that stores a control program. In the CRT control circuit 53, based on the received command data CD0 to CD7, the CPU 531 appropriately executes a control program in the ROM 533, and controls the entire control circuit using the RAM 532 as a work area.

  In the character ROM 58, image data of an image displayed on the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stored in advance. The image data includes various image data such as decorative pattern image data and character image image data.

  The CRT control circuit 53 gives various signals such as a VDP address signal, a VDP data signal, and a VDP write signal to the VDP, and operates the VDP based on these signals to perform the following control. The VDP performs the following control in response to various signals given from the CRT control circuit 53. The image data stored in the character ROM 58 is read out, the image data is transferred to the VRAM 57, and the transferred image data is written into the VRAM. Then, the written image data is read out, and control is performed to output the video signals R, G, B to the decorative design variable display device 4 via the DA conversion circuit 60. The CRT control circuit 53 also performs control to supply the synchronization signal / CSYNC from the VDP 54 to the decorative symbol variable display device 4. By performing such control, an image is displayed on the decorative symbol variable display device 4.

  The CRT control circuit 53 receives the command data CD0 to CD7 and the interrupt signal INT sent from the basic circuit 31 via the CRT circuit 44, and performs an interrupt operation according to the input of the interrupt signal INT. CD0 to CD7 are read inside. Based on the read command data, the control as described above is performed in order to display an image on the variable display device 4.

  The main signal exchange in the control circuit formed on the display control board 46 is as follows. The CRT control circuit 53 appropriately supplies a VDP address signal, a VDP data signal, and a VDP write signal to the VDP 54. The CPU clock signal, VDP wait signal, and VDP interrupt signal are supplied from the VDP 54 to the CRT control circuit 53.

  The VDP 54 gives a VROM address signal to the character ROM 58. The character ROM 58 supplies the image data stored at the designated address in the character ROM 58 to the VDP 54 as a VROM data signal in accordance with the VROM address signal. Further, the VDP 54 provides the VRAM 57 with a VRAM address signal, a VRAM write signal, and a VRAM data signal. As a result, the image data given from the VDP 54 is written to the designated address in the VRAM. In this way, the image data read from the character ROM 58 is transferred to the VRAM 57 via the VDP 54.

  Further, the VDP 54 gives a VRAM address signal to the VRAM 57. Thus, when only the VRAM address signal is applied, the image data stored at the designated address in the VRAM 57 is read out to the VDP 54. The VDP 54 transfers data from the character ROM 58 to the VRAM 57, assigns image data to be displayed on the VRAM 57, and reads the assigned image data from the VRAM 57, thereby displaying an image for image display in the decorative symbol variable display device 4. Get the data. The image data obtained in this way is given to the DA conversion circuit 59.

  The DA conversion circuit 59 performs D / A conversion on the image data composed of the digital signal supplied from the VDP 54 to the video signals R, G, and B which are analog signals, and the RGB signals obtained by the conversion are variably displayed for decorative design. To device 4. Further, the VDP 54 provides the decorative symbol variable display device 4 with a synchronization signal / CSYNC for image display in the decorative symbol variable display device 4. As described above, the video signals R, G, B and the synchronization signal / CSYNC are given to the decorative design variable display device 4, so that an image of the decorative design and an image such as a character image are displayed on the image display unit of the variable display device 4. Display controlled.

  In this manner, in this pachinko gaming machine, unidirectional data transfer is performed from the basic circuit 31 to the CRT control circuit 53. Then, on the display control board 46 based on the transferred data, the CRT control circuit 53 controls the display image so that it is displayed on the image display unit 5 of the decorative symbol variable display device 4. The image is controlled.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement relationship between the hit line of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 and the decorative symbol. As described above, the decorative symbol variable display device 4 has a total of nine decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i of 3 rows × 3 columns, and each decorative symbol display portion, as illustrated, Nine decorative symbols 1 to 9 are variably displayed. Then, a total of eight hit lines 1 to 8 (circled numbers 1 to 8 in the drawing) including three in three rows in the horizontal direction, three in three columns in the vertical direction, and two on the diagonal diagonal are defined. ing. On at least any one of these eight hit lines 1 to 8, all the ornamental symbols of “777” are aligned, or the display results of all the ornament symbol display portions 5a to 5i are In the case of a fruit pattern (all fruits), a big hit state occurs.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control, variable display control of the special symbol variable display device 24, and variable display control of the decorative symbol variable display device 4. Here, 16 types of random counters will be described as representative examples of random counters. Each random counter is counted by the basic circuit 31 described above.

  Here, the CPU 311 provided in the basic circuit 31 described above periodically receives a reset signal from the periodic reset circuit 34 (every 0.002 seconds), and executes the control program from the top to the end. Waiting for reset at the address, repeatedly executing the control program from the beginning when the reset signal is input, and executing the control program from the beginning to the end each time a reset signal is input By repeating the above, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine can be controlled.

  The WC RND1 is used to determine in advance whether or not to generate a big hit state (specific game state) for a special symbol. The WC RND1 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to the upper limit “304”, and count up from “0” again. This WC RND1 count-up update is performed by incrementing WC RND1 by "1" every 0.002 seconds. When the value of WC RND1 becomes a predetermined value, it is determined in advance that a big hit state is generated.

  The WC RND ZUL determines in advance the left special symbol to be displayed when the left special symbol variable display unit of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped, and whether or not to execute the normal symbol variation time reduction control described later. It is used to determine in advance. This WC RND ZUL counts up from “0”, counts up to its upper limit “13”, and then counts up again from “0”. This WC RND ZUL count-up update is performed by adding WC RND ZUL by "1" every 0.002 seconds.

  The WC RND ZUC is used to determine in advance a medium special symbol that is displayed when the medium special symbol variable display unit of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped. This WC RND ZUC counts up from “0”, counts up to its upper limit “16”, and then counts up again from “0”. This pachinko machine game control program is started from the beginning every 0.002 seconds and executed until the end of the program, and the game control is executed by repeatedly executing it every 0.002 seconds. Therefore, since the execution from the beginning of the program to the end of the program usually does not take 0.002 seconds, an extra interrupt processing time is required until the end of 0.002 seconds. The WC RND ZUC is added and updated by “1” by an infinite loop using such an interruption processing surplus time.

  The WC RND ZUR is used to determine in advance the right special symbol displayed when the right special symbol variable display unit of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped. This WC RND ZUR counts up from “0”, counts up to its upper limit “16”, and then counts up again from “0”. This WC RND ZUR is incremented and updated by “1” when the XC RND ZUC is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND ZUC changes from “16” to “0”, this WC RND ZUR is added and updated by “1”.

  The WC RND REACH is used to determine whether or not to perform reach display in the decorative symbol variable display device 4. After counting up from “0” and counting up to the upper limit “22”, It is counted up again from “0”. This WC RND REACH is incremented and updated by 1 when the WC RND ZUR is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND ZUR changes from “16” to “0”, this WC RND REACH is added and updated one by one. When the value of the WC RND REACH becomes a predetermined value, it is determined that the reach display is performed in the decorative symbol variable display device 1.

  The WC RND RCHACT is used to determine the type of reach display performed in the decorative symbol variable display device 4. A plurality of types of reach display are prepared in advance, and are selected based on the value of the WC RND RCHACT. The WC RND RCHACT counts up from “0”, counts up to its upper limit “52”, and then counts up again from “0”. This WC RND RCHACT is incremented and updated by 1 when the carry of WC RND REACH is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND REACH changes from “22” to “0”, this WC RND RCHACT is added and updated one by one.

  WC RND KZUSET is used to set a line of the decorative symbol variable display device 4. This WC RND KZUSET is used for setting a line of a decorative pattern when a reach or the like is generated by the decorative pattern of the variable display device 4 for decorative patterns. WC RND KZUSET counts up from “0”, counts up to “240” which is the upper limit, and then counts up again from “0”. The WC RND KZUSET is added and updated one by one using an infinite loop using the interrupt processing surplus time.

  The WC RND KZU 1 is used to determine in advance the decorative symbol 1 displayed when the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. The WC RND KZU 1 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “8” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND KZU1 is added and updated one by one by an infinite loop using the interrupt processing surplus time.

  The WC RND KZU 4 is used to determine in advance the decorative symbol 4 displayed when the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. The WC RND KZU 4 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “8” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND KZU4 is added and updated by one when the carry of WC RND KZU1 is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND KZU1 changes from “8” to “0”, this WC RND KZU4 is added and updated one by one.

  The WC RND KZU 7 is used to determine in advance the decorative symbol 7 displayed when the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. The WC RND KZU 7 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “20”, and count up again from “0”. The WC RND KZU 7 is incremented and updated by 1 when the carry of the WC RND KZU 4 is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND KZU4 changes from “8” to “0”, this WC RND KZU7 is added and updated one by one.

  The WC RND KZU 2 is used to determine in advance the decorative symbol 2 displayed when the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. The WC RND KZU 2 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “8” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up from “0” again. This WC RND KZU2 is incremented and updated by one when the carry of WC RND KZU7 is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND KZU7 changes from “20” to “0”, this WC RND KZU2 is added and updated one by one.

  The WC RND KZU 5 is used for determining in advance the decorative symbol 5 displayed when the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. The WC RND KZU 5 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to the upper limit “8”, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND KZU5 is added and updated by 1 when the carry of WC RND KZU2 is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND KZU2 changes from “8” to “0”, WC RND KZU5 is added and updated one by one.

  The WC RND KZU 8 is used to determine in advance the decorative design 8 that is displayed when the decorative design variable display device 4 is stopped. The WC RND KZU 8 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “20”, and count up again from “0”. The WC RND KZU 8 is incremented and updated by 1 when the WC RND KZU 5 is carried. That is, every time the value of WC RND KZU5 changes from “8” to “0”, this WC RND KZU8 is added and updated one by one.

  The WC RND KZU 3 is used to determine in advance the decorative symbol 3 displayed when the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. The WC RND KZU 3 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “8” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND KZU3 is incremented and updated by one when the carry of WC RND KZU8 is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND KZU8 changes from “20” to “0”, this WC RND KZU3 is added and updated one by one.

  The WC RND KZU 6 is used to naturally determine the decorative symbol 6 displayed when the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. The WC RND KZU 6 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to the upper limit “8”, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND KZU6 is added and updated by one when the carry of WC RND KZU3 is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND KZU3 changes from “8” to “0”, WC RND KZU6 is added and updated one by one.

  The WC RND KZU 9 is used for determining in advance the decorative symbol 9 displayed when the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. The WC RND KZU 9 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “20” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”. The WC RND KZU 9 is incremented and updated by 1 when the WC RND KZU 6 is carried. That is, when the value of WC RND KZU6 changes from “8” to “0”, this WC RAN KZU9 is added and updated one by one.

  Next, the arrangement configuration of special symbols variably displayed on the special symbol variable display device 24 will be described. The left special symbol is defined in 14 types of symbols of 0-9, A, J, F, U. The middle and right special symbols are defined in 17 types of symbols of 0 to 9, A, J, F, U, P, L, and /. Such a left special symbol is allocated to 0-13 of WC RND ZUL. Based on the extracted value of WC RND ZUL, the scheduled stop symbol of the left special symbol is selected and determined. Further, in such a case, each special symbol on the right is allocated to 0 to 16 of each of WC RND ZUC and ZUR. Based on the extracted values of the WC RND ZUC and ZUR, the scheduled stop symbol of the corresponding special symbol is selected and determined.

  Next, an arrangement configuration of decorative symbols variably displayed on the decorative symbol variable display device 4 will be described. Each of the decorative symbols 1 to 6 has nine symbols, one “7”, three “stars”, and five “fruit symbols” (five types of strawberry, cherry, plum, orange and grape). It is stipulated in. Those decorative symbols are allocated to 0 to 8 of WC RND KZU1 to KZU6. Based on the extracted values of the WC RND KZU1 to KZU6, the scheduled stop symbol of the corresponding decorative symbol is selected and determined.

  Each of the decorative symbols 7 and 8 has a total of 21 items, one “7”, 15 “stars”, and five types of “fruit symbols” (5 types of banana, peach, apple, lemon and melon). It is defined in the design. Those decorative symbols are allocated to 0 to 20 of WC RND KZU7 and KZU8. Then, based on the extracted values of WC RND KZU7 and KZU8, the scheduled stop symbol of the corresponding decorative symbol is selected and determined.

  There are a total of 21 decorative symbols, one for “7”, 15 for “stars”, and 5 for “fruit symbols” (5 types of watermelon, cut apple, cut orange, cut lemon, cut melon). It is defined in the design. Those decorative symbols are allocated to 0 to 20 of WC RND KZU9. Then, based on the extracted value of WC RND KZU9, the scheduled stop symbol of the decorative symbol 9 is selected and determined.

  Next, a procedure for determining in advance whether or not to generate a big hit based on the value of the random counter will be described. If the hit ball is won at the start winning opening 7 and detected by the start winning ball detection switch 28, or if the hit ball is won at the start winning opening 29 and detected by the start winning ball detection switch 30, then It is predetermined to extract the value of WC RND1 at, and generate a jackpot when the value is “7”. In that case, a special symbol that is a big hit is determined by the extracted value of WC RND ZUL. That is, when the middle and right special symbols are aligned with the left special symbol selected and determined based on the extracted value of WC RND ZUL, the left, middle and right special symbols indicating the big hit are established.

  On the other hand, when the extracted value of WC RND1 is other than “7”, the detachment is determined in advance. In that case, the scheduled stop symbol of the corresponding special symbol is determined based on the extracted values of WC RND ZUL, ZUC, and ZUR. In addition, when these three scheduled stop symbols are determined and the combination of the symbols for generating a big hit coincides accidentally, for example, if the determined content coincides accidentally, the extracted value of WC RND ZUC is set to “1”. It is controlled to add and forcibly become a symbol of detachment.

  Further, in the decorative symbol variable display device 4, when it is determined in advance that the WC RND1 generates a big hit, the line of the decorative symbol that is a big hit is determined by the extracted value of the WC RND KZUSET. In the determination of the decorative design, it is determined to determine a line on which “7” is arranged or to display all fruits.

  On the other hand, when the removal is determined in advance by the extracted value of WC RND1, the decorative pattern to be removed is determined by the extracted values of WC RND KZU1 to KZU9.

  In addition, when nine out-of-order scheduled stop symbols of the decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i are determined, if the determined content is a combination of symbols for generating a big hit, for example, WC RND KZU1 to KZU9 It is controlled to adjust the value of to forcibly become a symbol of detachment.

  As described above, when the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is in the big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is also in the big hit state. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is in a state of detachment, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is also in a detachment state.

  Further, in this pachinko gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed to generate a special game state advantageous to a player different from the specific game state (big hit state). The special game state includes normal symbol variation time reduction control and special symbol and decorative symbol variation time reduction control described below.

  In the normal symbol variation time shortening control, the normal symbol variation time (variable display time) in the normal symbol variable display device 25 is controlled to be shorter than the variation time in the normal state. When such normal symbol variation time shortening control is performed, the opening / closing door of the start winning opening 29 opens more frequently than when the normal symbol variation time shortening control is not performed. Ball winning is relatively easy, and many variable displays can be obtained in a short time. Therefore, even if the probability of a big hit is not improved, a big hit is likely to occur in a short time, and by increasing the number of starting winning balls, the corresponding number of payout balls increases, and the player reduces the number of balls It becomes possible to play without. As described above, when the normal symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the player is in an advantageous state.

  The special symbol and decorative symbol variation time reduction control is executed when there are two or more start winning memory numbers. In the special symbol and decorative symbol variation time shortening control, the special symbol variable display time in the special symbol variable display device 24 (variable display time) and the decorative symbol variation time in the decorative symbol variable display device 4 (variable display time). ) Is controlled to be shorter than the fluctuation time in the normal state. If the fluctuation time reduction control is performed, the start winning memory is digested early, so unnecessary start winnings can be reduced, and even if the probability of generating a big hit is not improved, a big hit occurs in a short time It becomes easy to do. In addition to the control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the control for improving the probability of occurrence of the big hit and the control for improving the probability of hitting the normal symbol may be performed.

  In the special gaming state, in addition to these controls, the jackpot probability improvement control for improving the probability of hitting a special symbol (including decorative symbols) and the normal symbol hit (ordinary symbol display result is specified). One or both of normal symbol probability improvement control for improving the probability of occurrence of the identification information and the start winning opening 29 being open) may be included. Specifically, the special gaming state includes any one of the normal symbol variation time reduction control, the special symbol and decoration symbol variation time reduction control, the jackpot probability improvement control, or the normal symbol probability improvement control. Or a combination of these may be included. In other words, the special gaming state is a state in which a big hit state is likely to occur as a result of, for example, a control that improves the probability of occurrence of a big hit and a control that increases the number of lottery wins (the number of selections whether or not to generate a big hit). I just need it.

  Next, the start condition and end condition of the normal symbol variation time reduction control will be described. Whether to start the normal symbol variation time reduction control is determined based on the extracted value of WC RND ZUL.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, conditions for executing the normal symbol variation time reduction control. Referring to FIG. 8, whether or not to execute the normal symbol variation time reduction control is determined based on the value of WC RND ZUL as follows. When the normal symbol variation time reduction control is not currently performed (normal time), the normal symbol variation time reduction control is executed when the value of WC RND ZUL is any one of 3, 7, and 12. It is decided.

  In addition, when the normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control is currently being performed (when the time is short), if the value of WC RND ZUL is 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, or 12, It is determined to continue the variable time reduction control. In other words, in cases other than those values, the control for reducing the variation time of the normal symbol being executed is terminated.

  In this pachinko gaming machine, as described above, whether or not the reach state is generated in the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is determined based on the value of the WC RND REACH. The probability varies depending on the gaming state as shown below.

  FIG. 9 is a table showing the conditions for generating the reach state in the decorative symbol variable display device in the form of a table. Referring to FIG. 9, the value of WC RND REACH (reach lottery value), which is a condition for generating a reach state, varies depending on the gaming state as follows.

  When the normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control is not currently performed (normal time), it is determined that the reach state is generated when the value of WC RND REACH is 5 or 7. When the normal symbol variation time reduction control is currently being executed (when the time is short), it is determined that the reach state is to be generated when the value of WC RND REACH is 7. If the current gaming state is less than 10 variable displays that have been made since the end of the big hit state or after the power is turned on, the value of WC RND REACH is 3, 5 or 7 Then, it is determined to generate a reach state.

  As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine, in the decorative symbol variable display device 4, it is determined whether or not to display the reach state regardless of the special symbol display mode in the special symbol variable display device 24. . Further, the probability of determining that the reach state is displayed is different for each gaming state.

  In this way, in the decorative symbol variable display device 4, the reach state is displayed based on the determination as described above, but the arrangement of the decorative symbols in which the reach state is established is a single reach (on one line). Reach state is reached), multiple line reach (reach state where reach is achieved on multiple lines), and all fruit reach (reach state where all fruit jackpot reach is established). .

  The arrangement of such a decorative pattern in the reach state is selected and determined based on the value of WC RND KZUSET as described above. The WC RND KZUSET can take 241 values from 0 to 240. The 241 values are appropriately distributed to single reach, multiple line reach, and all fruit reach, and the distributed values are extracted. If so, it is determined to display the reach status of the corresponding sequence. Such distribution of the WC RND KZUSET value is set differently for each gaming state, as shown below. That is, the rate at which single reach, multiple line reach, and all fruit reach occur differs depending on the gaming state.

  FIG. 10 is a graph showing the ratio of random number values distributed to single reach, multiple line reach, and all fruit reach. Referring to FIG. 10, when the value of WC RND ZUL is a big hit of a value other than the value for executing the normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control, 156 values among the random numbers of WC RND ZUSET are single reach. 85 values are assigned to multiple line reach. In this case, there is no assignment of random numbers to all fruit reach. Therefore, all fruit reach is not generated in the case of big hits where normal symbol variation time reduction control is not performed.

  Further, when the value of WC RND1 is other than the jackpot value, that is, when the display result is out of order, 140 values of WC RND ZUSET are assigned to a single reach, and 86 values are plural. Assigned to line reach, 15 values are assigned to all fruit reach. In this case, any one of single reach, multiple line reach, and all fruit reach is generated.

  Further, when the value of WC RND ZUL is a value indicating normal symbol variation time reduction control, that is, when normal symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the value of WC RND ZUSET is a value of 121 or more. If that happens, the value is converted by dividing the value by 2 and truncating the value after the decimal point. Therefore, in this case, the range of values that WC RND ZUSET can take is 0-120. In this case, of the 121 WC RND ZUSET values, 88 values are assigned to the multi-line reach, and 33 values are assigned to the all fruit reach. That is, when the normal symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the single reach is not displayed, and either the multiple line reach or the all fruit reach is displayed.

  When a big hit is generated on a plurality of lines, the big hit on the plurality of lines may not be determined until the decorative symbol 9 stops.

  Next, the contents of the work area of the RAM 312 of the basic circuit 31 will be described. Here, a part of the contents of the work area will be selected and described. In the work area, various flags and various data are stored, and these flags and data are used for controlling this pachinko gaming machine.

  11 to 17 are diagrams showing the contents of the work area of the RAM 312 of the basic circuit 31 in a table format. In these FIG. 11 to FIG. 17, the address in the work area, the contents of the flag or data stored in the address, the label name of the flag or data, and the range that the flag or data can take are shown in tabular form. It is shown.

  Here, one flag will be described as a representative example. Referring to FIG. 11, a special symbol variation shortening flag is stored at the address “0010” in the work area. The label name of the flag is WF TFAST, and the range that the flag can take is 00H, 01H. When the value of the flag is 00H, it indicates that special symbol variation shortening (special symbol and decorative symbol variation time shortening control) is not set. When the flag value is 01H, special symbol variation shortening is not set. It shows that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set). Other flags and data are also shown for each address in the above-described expression format.

  FIG. 11 shows a special symbol variation shortening flag, a decorative symbol process flag, a decorative symbol reach flag, a decorative symbol all fruit reach detection flag, and a decorative symbol all fruit formation sequence detection flag. The special symbol fluctuation shortening flag is a flag indicating whether or not to perform special symbol fluctuation shortening control as described above. The decorative symbol process flag is a flag indicating a decorative symbol process. The special symbol process flag is a flag indicating a special symbol process. The decorative symbol reach flag is a flag indicating whether or not the decorative symbol reach is set. The decorative symbol all fruit reach detection flag is a flag indicating whether or not the detection of the decorative symbol all fruit reach is designated. The decorative symbol all fruit formation sequence detection flag is a flag indicating whether or not detection of the formation sequence of the all fruit symbol is designated.

  FIG. 12 shows a decorative symbol line reach arrangement detection flag, a decorative symbol line formation arrangement detection flag, a decorative symbol 1 line establishment arrangement detection flag, a decorative symbol 9 reach control flag, an initial variation flag after power-on, an initialization flag 2 and a display. Header data is shown.

  The decorative symbol line reach arrangement detection flag is a flag indicating on which line the reach state is established with respect to the decorative symbol. The decorative symbol line formation arrangement detection flag is a flag indicating which line has a big hit for the decorative symbol. The decorative symbol 1 line establishment sequence detection flag is a flag indicating which line is a big hit for the decorative symbol.

  The decorative symbol 9 reach control flag is a flag indicating whether or not reach control is performed on the decorative symbol 9. The first variation flag after power-on is a flag indicating whether or not the first variable display after power-on. The initialization flag 2 is a flag for designating a predetermined process related to initialization. The display header data is data indicating that it is display header data.

  FIG. 13 shows data 0 (decorative symbol display control data) and data 1 (decorative symbol 1/2 stop symbol number). Data 0 is data used for display control of decorative symbols. Data 1 is data relating to the stop symbol numbers of the decorative symbol 1 and the decorative symbol 2.

  In FIG. 14, data 2 (decoration symbol 3/4 stop symbol number), data 3 (decoration symbol 5/6 stop symbol number), data 4 (decoration symbol 8 stop symbol number), data 5 (decoration symbol 9 stop symbol number). Number), data 6 (line display designation), data 7 (decorative symbol 7 stop symbol number), data 8, display data checksum, and general-purpose timer are shown.

  Data 2 is data relating to the stop symbol numbers of the decorative symbol 3 and the decorative symbol 4. Data 3 is data relating to the stop symbol numbers of the decorative symbol 5 and the decorative symbol 6. Data 4 is data relating to the stop symbol number of the decorative symbol 8. Data 5 is data relating to the stop symbol number of the decorative symbol 9. Data 6 is data relating to designation of display of decorative design lines. Data 7 is data relating to the stop symbol number of the decorative symbol 7. Data 8 is fixed data determined in advance. The display data checksum is data related to the checksum included in the command data. The general-purpose timer is data related to the general-purpose timer.

  FIG. 15 includes a special symbol process timer, a symbol fixed number signal output timer, a special symbol variation display timer, a special symbol left display symbol counter, a special symbol middle display symbol counter, a special symbol right display symbol counter, and a special symbol left stop symbol counter. , Special symbol stop symbol counter, Special symbol right stop symbol counter, DG counter, Decoration symbol display data transmission counter, Special symbol jackpot random counter, Special symbol left display and short-time start symbol determination random counter, Special symbol display A random counter for special use and a random counter for displaying special symbols on the right are shown.

  The special symbol process timer is data relating to a special symbol process timer that is a timer used for process control of the special symbol. The symbol determination frequency signal output timer is data relating to the symbol determination frequency signal output timer that defines the time for outputting the symbol determination frequency signal. The special symbol variation display timer is data relating to the special symbol variation display timer that defines the variation display time of the special symbol. The special symbol left display symbol counter is data relating to the special symbol left display symbol counter used for counting the number of display symbols of the left special symbol. The special symbol medium display symbol counter is data relating to the special symbol medium display symbol counter used for counting the number of display symbols of the medium special symbol. The special symbol right display symbol counter is data relating to the special symbol right display symbol counter used for counting the number of display symbols of the right special symbol.

  The special symbol left stop symbol counter is data relating to the special symbol left stop symbol counter used for counting the stop symbol of the left special symbol. The special symbol middle stop symbol counter is data relating to the special symbol middle stop symbol counter used for counting the stop symbol of the middle special symbol. The special symbol right stop symbol counter is data relating to the special symbol middle stop symbol counter used for counting the stop symbol of the right special symbol. The DG counter is data related to the DG counter used for counting the number of DGs. The decorative symbol display data transmission counter is data relating to a decorative symbol display data transmission counter used for counting the number of transmissions of data transmitted as command data for displaying decorative symbols.

  Random counter WC RND1 for special symbol jackpot determination, random counter WC RND ZUL for special symbol left display and short-time start symbol determination, random counter WC RND ZUC for special symbol middle display, and random counter WC RND ZUR for special symbol right display Since each of them has already been described, a description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 16 shows a decorative symbol reach operation designation counter, a decorative symbol reach generation random counter, a decorative symbol reach operation random counter, a decorative symbol line setting random counter, and a decorative symbol 1 display random counter to a decorative symbol 9 display. A random counter is shown.

  The decorative symbol reach operation designation counter is data relating to a decorative symbol reach operation designation counter used for counting for designation of the decorative symbol reach operation. The decorative pattern reach random counter WC RND RCHACT, the decorative symbol line setting random counter WC RND KZUSE, and the decorative symbol 1 display random counter WC RND KZU1 to the decorative symbol 9 display random counter WC RND KZU9 are described above. Explanation here is omitted.

  FIG. 17 shows a special symbol process data top pointer, a special symbol process data output pointer, and a storage bank (memory 1 to memory 4) of data related to the start winning memory. The special symbol process data top pointer is data indicating the first pointer of the special symbol process data. The special symbol process data output pointer is data relating to the pointer during the output of the special symbol process data. In the storage bank of data related to the start winning memory, a special symbol jackpot determination random counter storage bank, a decorative symbol reach generation random counter storage bank, a special symbol left display and a shortened start symbol for each of the memories 1 to 4 A random counter storage bank for determination and a special symbol fluctuation shortening flag storage bank are included.

  The special symbol jackpot determination random counter storage bank is a storage bank for storing WC RND1 data. The decorative symbol reach generation random counter storage bank is a storage bank for storing WC RND REACH data. The special symbol left display and short time start symbol determination random counter storage bank is a storage bank for storing the value of WC RND ZUL. The special symbol fluctuation shortening flag storage bank is a storage bank for storing the value of WF TFAST.

  Next, the contents of the game control executed by the basic circuit 31 will be described. 18 to 67 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the control program for game control stored in the ROM 312 of the basic circuit 31. In the basic circuit 31, the CPU 311 performs game control according to the flowcharts described below.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of timer 1 interrupt processing (P TNT OC1). The timer 1 interrupt process is a process executed to make the output period of the interrupt signal constant. First, the interrupt signal INT which is a display control signal is cleared (EE00H). Next, the interrupt flag indicating the interrupt state is cleared (EE09H). Thereafter, the timer 1 interrupt process ends. When such processing is performed, the output period of the interrupt signal INT becomes accurate within the processing cycle error range of execution of the interrupt processing.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a main program (P MAIN) for performing game control. When the CPU 311 in the basic circuit 31 executes the main program in the control program read from the ROM 312, first, processing for setting the address of the stack pointer is executed (EE0FH). Next, initialization processing (P INI) is executed (EE12H). The initialization process will be described later with reference to FIGS. Next, an output control process (P OUT) is executed (EE15H). The output control process will be described later with reference to FIGS. Next, a display control process (P DISP) is executed (EE18H). The display control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, sound processing (P SOUND) is executed (EE1BH). The sound processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, special symbol process / decorative symbol process (P TPROC) is executed (EE1EH). The special symbol process / decorative symbol process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the normal symbol process (P FPROC) is executed (EE21H). The normal symbol process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a random creation process (P RANDOM) is executed (EE24H). The random creation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a switch process (PSWCK) is executed (EE27H). The switch process will be described later with reference to FIGS. Next, error processing (P WAR) is executed (EE2AH). The error processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the random update process for symbols (P RND ZU) is executed (EE2D1). The random update process for symbols will be described later with reference to FIG. This random update process for symbols is repeatedly executed until an interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the initialization process (P INI). The initialization process is a process of determining an initialization flag and branching to various initialization processes. In this initialization process, two types of flags, an initialization flag 1 and an initialization flag 2, are used to indicate the initialization state.

  First, by determining the initialization flag 1 and the initialization flag 2, it is determined whether or not the initialization is finished (EE32H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not both initialization flag 1 and initialization flag 2 indicate that initialization is in progress.

  If it is determined that the initialization is not the end, that is, if it is determined that the initialization is completed, the initialization process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the initialization is not completed, it is determined whether initialization is in progress (EE43H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the initialization flag 1 indicates that initialization is in progress. If it is determined that initialization is not in progress, initialization flag 1 is set to indicate that initialization flag 1 is being initialized (EE4AH). After that, it enters an interrupt waiting state (EE4FH).

  If it is determined by the above-described EE43H that initialization is in progress, it is determined whether or not the initialization is the first time (EE51H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the initialization flag 2 indicates the second initialization. If it is determined that the initialization is not the first time, an initialization second process (P INI? INI SET) described later is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first initialization, a process for setting initialization preparation is performed (EE54H).

  Next, a process of clearing data in the RAM 312 is performed (EF58H). Here, the data at the address designated by the pointer is cleared. The pointer is counted down from a predetermined value. Next, the pointer is updated, and it is determined whether or not the updated pointer indicates an address other than address 0 (EE5AH). If it is determined that the address is other than 0, the process returns to EF58H, and the data at the address based on the pointer updated in EE5AH is cleared. The clearing is repeated until the updated value of the pointer reaches address 0.

  When it is determined by EE5AH that the address is not other than 0, that is, when it is determined that the address is 0, a process of clearing the data at address 0 in the RAM 312 is performed (EE5DH). Next, processing for setting an initialization flag is performed (EE5FH). Specifically, the initialization flag 1 is set to indicate that initialization is in progress, and the initialization flag 2 is set to indicate that the second initialization is designated. Thereafter, the process waits for interruption. In this way, when the initialization flag 2 is set, it is determined by the EE 51H described above that it is other than the first initialization.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the initialization second processing (P INI? INI SET). The initialization second process is a process for setting the initial value of the work area of the RAM 312. First, it is determined whether or not it is the second initialization (EE6AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the initialization flag 2 indicates the second initialization.

  If it is determined that it is not the second initialization, a process for setting an initial value is performed. First, a special symbol / decorative symbol process data process (P PRO TM) is executed (EE6DH) in order to set the process data of the demonstration display at the normal time. The special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, in order to initialize data, a data set process (P DATASET) is executed (EE78H). Data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, processing for setting the special symbol left display and the value of the short-time start symbol random storage bank is performed (EE7EH). After that, it enters an interrupt wait state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the EE6AH that the initialization is not the second time, the initialization is considered to have failed. In this case, the initialization flag 1 is cleared (EE8AH), and an interrupt waiting state is entered. As described above, when the initialization flag 1 is cleared, the initialization process is executed again.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the output control process (P OUT). The output control process is a process for performing the output data control process. First, the lamp timer used for lamp control is subtracted and updated (−1), and it is determined whether or not the lamp timer is being calculated (whether or not it has ended) (EE8FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the lamp timer stored in the RAM 312 of the basic circuit 31 is zero. In other words, the value of this ramp timer is subtracted and updated as time elapses.

  If it is determined that the lamp timer is not being calculated, the lamp data pointer is updated (EE98H) and the lamp timer is set (EEA5H). On the other hand, when it is determined that the lamp timer is in operation or after the lamp timer is set, a process for adding and updating (+1) the general-purpose timer is performed (EEA9H). A general-purpose timer is a versatile timer.

  Next, processing for setting error display data (DG7) is performed (EEACH). Next, a process for setting the lamp data used for the operation of the lamp and the normal electric accessory operation data used for the operation of the opening / closing door of the start winning opening 29 to the output port B of the basic circuit 31 is performed (EEDEH). ). Next, processing for setting data for displaying the normal symbol start winning memory is performed (EEE6H).

  Next, a process of setting a specific area and a counter for the count switch winning display data is performed (EEF2H). The counter of the specific area and count switch winning display data is a counter for counting the number of winning balls detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 11. Next, a process for setting the data of the output port C of the basic circuit 31 is performed (EEF8H). Here, an illumination signal defined by the lamp data is set.

  Next, in order to set various information output data, a process of clearing the information output data is performed (EF08H). Next, it is determined whether or not the calculation of the symbol determination number output timer has ended (EF0CH). The symbol fixed number output timer is a timer that defines a period in which a symbol fixed number information signal indicating the number of times that a special symbol has been fixed, and is subtracted and updated from a predetermined value. When it is determined that the calculation of the symbol determination number information signal output timer has not ended, the timer is subtracted and updated (-1) (EF10H).

  Next, a process of setting data of the symbol determination number information signal is performed (EF13H). After setting the data, or when it is determined that the calculation of the above-mentioned symbol determination number information signal output timer has ended, the special symbol process flag (WF KPRO) is checked, and the special symbol is hit big A determination is made as to whether or not (EF15H). When it is determined that it is not other than the big hit, processing for setting the data of the big hit 1 information signal and the data of the big hit 2 information signal is performed (EF1BH). If the data is set, or if it is determined that it is not during the above-mentioned big hit, it is determined whether or not the current time is other than during the normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control (EF1DH). If it is determined that the time is not other than the fluctuation time shortening control, processing for setting two jackpot information signals is performed (EF21H). When the jackpot 2 information signal is set, or when it is determined that it is not during the above-described normal symbol variation time reduction control, processing for setting the output data of the information signal is performed (EF23H). .

  Next, the process proceeds to output processing (P OUT? P OUTSET). FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the output processing. This output process is a process for outputting data to the output port of the basic circuit 31. First, a process of clearing dynamic lighting (blanking process) is performed (EF25H) to prevent blurring of the lighting display. Thereafter, data output to the output port B (EF2CH), data output to the output port C (EF31H), data output to the output port D (EF36H), data output to the output port F (EF3BH), Then, the data output (EF46H) to the output port G is sequentially performed (EF51H). Next, a counter update process (P ADDCHK) for updating the DG counter is performed. This counter update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of display control processing (P DISP). The display control process is a process for outputting the display control code of the decorative design, that is, the command data related to the display control of the decorative design variable display device 4 to the display control board 46. First, processing for setting display header data (header command) is performed (EF58H). Next, a process of outputting command data which is data for display control is performed (EF5FH).

  Here, command data corresponding to the count value of the decorative symbol display data transmission counter is output. The decorative symbol display data transmission counter is a counter that can take a value of 0 to 7 in order to sequentially output command data, and eight command data CD0 to CD7 are associated in advance with the values of 0 to 7, respectively. It has been. Accordingly, eight command data CD0 to CD7 are sequentially output as the decorative symbol display data transmission counter is updated.

  Next, a process for performing a checksum operation is performed (EF7AH). Next, in order to update the decorative symbol display data transmission counter described above, counter update processing (P ADDCHK) is executed (EF86H). This counter update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, processing for setting the timer 1 interrupt is performed in order to output the interrupt signal INT for 500 μsec using the interrupt processing. Next, processing for setting an interrupt signal (display control signal) INT is performed (EF9DH). Next, a process for permitting the timer 1 interrupt set as described above is performed (EFA6H). Thereafter, the display control process ends. By performing this display control processing, command data CD0 to CD7 are output every 2 ms, and an interrupt signal INT is output at a predetermined cycle for 500 μsec.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of sound processing (P SOUND). The sound process is a process for setting a sound data pointer and outputting a sound by designating a sound flag. In this pachinko gaming machine, sound data used for sound output is designated by a sound data pointer.

  First, it is determined whether or not the sound data pointer is changed (EFA8H). If it is determined that there is a change, processing for setting a new sound data pointer is performed (EFB9H). If the sound data pointer is set, or if it is determined that the sound data pointer has not been changed, a process for setting the initialization of the sound control signal is performed (EFC2H). The sound control signal is a signal used for controlling sound output.

  Next, a sound data output pointer indicating the sound data being output is designated (EFCAH). Next, the sound timer is subtracted and updated (-1), and it is determined whether or not the sound timer is in a state other than the end (EFCDH). The sound timer is a timer used for sound output, and when the sound timer ends, the sound output ends.

  If it is determined that the sound timer is not expired, the sound data outputting pointer is set (F01BH), and the sound processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the sound timer has ended, it is determined whether or not the sound data has ended (EFD6H). If it is determined that the sound data has ended, the process proceeds to the above-described F01BH process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the sound data has not ended, it is determined whether or not the sound control signal is a reset code (EFDDH). If it is determined that it is a reset code, a process for generating and outputting a reset signal for audio IC is performed (EFE2H). Then, the sound data output pointer is added and updated (+2) (EFECH). As a result, the next sound data output pointer is set. Next, the sound timer is cleared (EFF0H). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the process of F01BH described above.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the sound control signal is not a reset code, it is determined whether or not the sound control signal is a jump code (EFF7H). A jump code is one type of operation code, and is a code for causing a pointer to jump in sound data. If it is determined that it is not a jump code, the jump destination pointer is set (EFFCH), and the process returns to the EFD 6H described above. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is other than the jump code, the sound data transmission process (P SERIAL) for transmitting the lower bit data of the sound data and the sound for transmitting the upper bits of the sound data Data transmission processing (P SERIAL) is sequentially executed. The sound data transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, processing for setting the SRDY signal of the audio IC is performed (F00DH). Next, the sound data output pointer is added and updated (+4), and the next sound data output pointer is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the process of F01BH described above.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol process / decorative symbol process (P TPROC). This process is a process for branching and executing a process corresponding to the special symbol process flag (WF KPRO). First, it is determined whether an error is occurring (F01FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an error flag (flag indicating an error state) is set. If it is determined that an error is not occurring, each process is executed (F023H). Each of these process processes is a process process related to variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. Thereafter, the special symbol process / decorative symbol process is completed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal symbol process (P FPROC). The normal symbol process process is a process of branching and executing each process corresponding to a normal symbol process flag (a flag indicating a normal symbol process). First, it is determined whether an error is occurring (F041H). If it is determined that an error has occurred, the normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that an error is not occurring, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is operating based on the normal symbol process flag (F045H).

  If it is determined that the normal symbol is in operation, the process proceeds to F084H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol is not in operation, it is determined whether or not there is a normal start winning memory (ordinary symbol memory) (F049H). When it is determined that there is no normal start winning memory, the process proceeds to F084H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a normal start winning memory, a process of subtracting and updating (-1) the normal starting winning memory number (normal symbol memory number) is performed (F04DH).

  Next, a process of adding and updating (+1) the normal symbol process flag is performed (F050H). As a result, the normal symbol process flag is once set to a value indicating that the normal symbol is off. Next, in order to perform a normal symbol out-of-display, a process for creating a normal symbol out is performed (F051H). As a result, the value of the random counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is hit is checked, and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is to be the winning symbol (F05BH). If it is determined that the normal symbol is hit, processing for adding and updating (+1) the normal symbol process flag is performed (F061H). As a result, the normal symbol process flag is set to a value indicating the hit of the normal symbol. Next, in order to perform a normal symbol hit display, a process of creating a normal symbol hit symbol is performed (F062H).

  When a normal symbol hit symbol is created, or when it is determined that the normal symbol hit is out of the normal symbol hit check described above, the current symbol is not during normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control, or It is determined whether or not any of the big winning opening opening operation due to the big hit state is applicable (F065H). If YES is determined in this determination, the process proceeds to F077H described later.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in the determination of F065H, a process of adding and updating (+2) the normal symbol process flag is performed (F06FH). Next, it is determined whether or not the current state is a state without the normal symbol fluctuation shortening control (F071H). If it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation shortening control is not in effect, the process proceeds to F077H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol variation time reduction control is present, the normal symbol process flag is further updated (+2) (F075H).

  Here, the contents of the normal symbol process flag will be briefly described. The normal symbol process flag can take a value of 00 to 06. Corresponding to each of these values, normal pattern process data is predetermined.

  There is the following relationship between the value of the flag and the contents of the normal symbol process data. The normal symbol process data corresponds to the flag value “00”. The flag value “01” corresponds to normal out-of-design process data. The process value data per symbol corresponds to the flag value “02”. The flag value “03” corresponds to out-of-normal process data when the normal symbol time is short (when the normal symbol fluctuation time is shortened). A flag value of “04” corresponds to process data per normal symbol time. The flag value “05” corresponds to further normal symbol time reduction process data at the time of normal symbol variation time reduction control. The flag value “06” corresponds to further normal symbol time per process data in the normal symbol variation time reduction control. For this reason, the process data according to the control state of the normal symbol can be set by performing the addition update of the normal symbol process flag as described above.

  Next, as described above, a process for setting the updated normal symbol process flag is performed (F077H). Next, in order to shift (bank shift) the data in the storage bank of the normal start winning memory, a block byte transfer process (P BBCOPY) is executed (FO79H). The block byte transfer process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a process of clearing data in the normal symbol bank 3 (normal start winning memory 4) is performed (F07FH). Thereby, one normal start winning memory is consumed. Next, normal symbol process data processing (P FTIM) is executed (F084H). The normal symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the normal symbol process is completed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of random creation processing (P RANDOM). The random creation process consists of updating the random counter WC RND ZUL for determining the execution of the left special symbol and the variable time reduction control, the random counter WC RND1 for determining the special symbol big hit, and the random counter WC RND2 for determining the normal symbol. It is a process to perform. First, a counter update process (P ADDCHK) is executed for updating the WC RND ZUL (F088H). The counter update process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a process of adding and updating (+1) the random counter for determining the special symbol jackpot is performed (F08EH).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol jackpot determination random counter WC RND1 is less than the maximum value (F091H). When it is determined that the value of the random counter is not less than the maximum value, processing for clearing the random counter is performed (F096H).

  After the random counter is cleared, or when it is determined that the random counter is less than the maximum value, a process for setting the updated random counter for determining the special symbol jackpot is performed (F099H). ).

  Next, processing for adding and updating (+1) the random counter for normal symbol determination is performed (F09BH). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the random counter is less than the maximum value that the counter can take (F09EH). When it is determined that the value of the random counter is not less than the maximum value, a process of designating the minimum value that the random counter can take as the value of the random counter is performed (F0A2H). After such a minimum value is specified, or when it is determined that the random counter is less than the maximum value, the random counter for determination per normal symbol specified or updated as described above is used. Processing for setting is performed (F0A4H). Thereafter, the random creation process ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the switch processing (P SWCK). The switch process is a process for determining whether or not to execute a first type start port switch process to be described later or to perform a count switch process to be described later depending on whether an error is in progress. First, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F0A7H). If it is determined that there is no error, the first type start port switch process (P SWCH? P SW1) is executed. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that an error is occurring, a count switch process (P SWCK? P SWCOUNT) is executed. This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the first type start port switch process is executed, the process proceeds to the count switch process when the process ends. For this reason, when it is determined that an error is occurring as described above, only the count switch process is performed without performing the first type start port switch process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the first type start port switch processing. The first type start port switch process is a process for determining the winning of the start winning ball detection switches 28 and 30 and executing the winning process at the time of winning. First, a switch check process (P SW CHK) is executed (F0ABH). This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (showing a case where it is checked that the switch is turned on in the switch check process, and used in the following description in the same meaning) (F0B1H). If the value is other than the switch-on check value (when the switch is off), the process proceeds to F0B6H described later. On the other hand, when the value is not other than the switch-on check value (when the switch is in the ON state), the first type start port switch winning process (P START ON) is executed (F0B3H). This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a switch check process (P SW CHK) is executed for the start winning ball detection switch 30 (F0B6H). Next, as a result of the switch check process relating to the start winning detection switch 30, it is determined whether or not the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0BCH). If it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, the process proceeds to F0C1H processing described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not other than the switch-on check value, the first type start port switch winning process (P START ON) is executed for the start winning ball detection switch 30 (F0BEH). This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a switch check process (P SW CHK) is executed for the normal symbol start gate detection switch 15 (FOC1H). This process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, as a result of the switch check process, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0C7H). If it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, the process proceeds to the count switch process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not other than the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the number of normal start winning memorization is equal to or greater than the maximum value (four) (F0CQH). If it is determined that the value is not less than the maximum value, the process proceeds to the count switch process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not equal to or greater than the maximum value, a process of calculating a bank pointer for designating a storage bank for storing new normal start winning memorized data corresponding to the normal starting win memorizing number is performed. (F0CFH).

  Next, processing for storing the value of the random counter for normal symbol determination in the storage bank designated by the calculated bank pointer is performed (F0D6H). Next, a process of storing a normal symbol fluctuation shortening flag (a flag indicating whether or not normal symbol fluctuation shortening control is performed) in the calculated storage bank is performed (F0DAH). Here, a normal symbol variation shortening flag indicating that normal symbol variation shortening control is performed when the normal start winning memory is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (two) is stored. Next, a process of adding and updating (+1) the normal start winning memory counter (counter for counting the normal starting winning memory number) is performed. Thereby, the normal start winning memory is added and updated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the count switch process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the count switch processing. The count switch process is a process of performing a prize determination and a prize setting of the specific prize-ball detecting switch 11 and the prize-ball detecting switch 12.

  First, a switch check process (P SW CHK) is executed for the winning ball detection switch 12 (F0E8H). Next, based on the result of the switch check process, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0EEH). If it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, the process proceeds to F0F3H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is not other than the switch-on check value, the count switch winning process (P COUNT ON) is executed (F0F0H). The count switch winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a process of updating (-1) the specific area and the count switch effective timer, which are timers that define the detection effective time of the specific winning ball detection switch 11 (also referred to as “specific area and count switch”) is performed (F0F3H). ). Next, switch check processing (P SW CHK) is executed for the specific winning ball detection switch 11 (F0F4H). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, based on the result of the switch check process, it is determined whether or not it is a switch-on check value (F100H). If it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not other than the switch-on check value, the count switch winning process (P COUNT ON) is executed for the specific winning ball detection switch 11 (F102H). The count switch winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the winning condition is NG (F105H). That is, it is determined whether or not the winning condition is satisfied. It is determined that this winning condition is not satisfied (NG) when it is determined that the installation location of the specific winning ball detection switch 11 is moving, or when the specific area and the count switch valid timer expire, This is the case where the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is the final time (18 times) and the specific area and the count switch winning flag are already set.

  If the winning condition is NG, this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning condition is not NG, processing for setting the specific area and the count switch winning flag (specific area and count switch processing) is performed (F117H). Thereafter, this process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of error processing (P WAR). The error process is a process for setting an error state and a control for canceling the illegal winning error.

  First, it is determined whether or not an illegal winning error has occurred (F11BH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an illegal winning error flag clear timer, which is a timer for clearing an illegal winning error flag set based on an illegal winning, has ended (0). That is, the timer is a timer that is down-counted. If the timer is not 0, it is determined that an illegal winning error has occurred, and if the timer has reached 0, an illegal winning error has not occurred. Judged not.

  In F11BH, when it is determined that an illegal winning error is not occurring, the process proceeds to F124H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not other than an illegal winning error, the illegal winning error clear timer is subtracted and updated (-1), and whether or not the value of the timer is other than 0 is determined (F11FH). . If it is determined that the timer is other than 0, the process proceeds to F127H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the timer is not other than 0, processing for clearing the illegal winning error flag is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F127H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an error flag that is set when an error other than an illegal winning error occurs is set. If it is determined that an error is not occurring, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not other than an error, a special symbol process data setting process (PPRO DATA SET) is executed (F12BH). Thereby, process data at the time of error is set. Thereafter, this error processing ends.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a process procedure of a random update process for symbols (P RND ZU). The random update process for symbols is a process for updating a random counter related to the display of special symbols and decorative symbols. In this process, a counter update process (P ADDCHK) is executed for various random counters. The counter update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  First, the count update process is executed for the random counter WC RND KZUSET for decorative design line setting. Next, counter update processing is executed for the random counter WC RND ZUC for medium special symbol display and the random counter WC RND ZUR for right special symbol display (F138H). Next, counter update processing is executed for the random counter WC RND REACH for determining the reach of decorative symbols (F13EH). Next, counter update processing is executed for the random counter WC RND KZU1 for displaying the decorative design 1 and the random counter WC RND KZU4 for displaying the decorative design 4 (F144H).

  Next, it is determined whether there is no carry (F14AH). If it is determined that there is no carry, the process proceeds to F154H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a carry, counter update processing is executed for the random counter WC RND KZU7 for displaying the decorative symbol 7 (F14CH). Next, it is determined whether there is no carry (F152H). If it is determined that there is no carry, the process proceeds to F15AH, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a carry, counter update processing is executed for the random counters WC RND KZU2, KZU5, and KZU8 for displaying decorative symbols 2, 5, and 8 (F154H).

  Next, counter update processing is executed for the random counters WC RND KZU3, KZU6, and KZU9 for displaying decorative symbols 3, 6, and 9 (F15AH). Thereafter, the symbol random update process ends.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the sound data transmission process (P SERIAL). The sound data transmission process is a process for transmitting sound data to the audio IC in a serial format. In the voice synthesizing circuit 47, after the request signal (SIRQ signal) to be supplied becomes valid, the voice IC serially reads the supplied 8-bit sound data bit by bit, and outputs the sound output as described above. The operation for this is performed. In this sound data transmission process, a process for transmitting sound data to the sound IC is executed.

  First, processing for outputting a SIRQ signal related to the audio IC is performed (F161H). Next, processing for preparing output of 8-bit sound data is performed (F168H). Next, a process of outputting 1 bit of 8-bit sound data is performed (F16DH). Next, a process of outputting an SCLK signal that is a clock signal related to the audio IC is performed (F170H). Next, the communication counter is subtracted and updated (−1) to determine whether sound data is being transmitted.

  Here, the communication counter is a counter that is subtracted and updated every time 1 bit of 8-bit sound data is output. When the subtraction update is started from the value “8” and the output of 8-bit data is completed. In addition, it becomes “0”. Here, it is determined whether or not the sound data is being transmitted by determining whether or not the value of the communication counter is “0”.

  If it is determined that the sound data is being transmitted, the processing returns to the above-described F16DH processing, and the above-described processing is repeatedly executed until all 8-bit data is output. On the other hand, if it is determined that transmission is not in progress, the sound data transmission process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol normal time processing / decorative symbol normal time processing (P TNORMAL). This process is a process for performing the normal process for the special symbol and the decorative symbol. First, with respect to the work area of the RAM 312, a data set process (P DATASET) is executed in order to clear the data in the work area related to the progress of the game in a state other than normal (F 17 EH). Data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning memory (F187H). If it is determined that there is a start winning memory, the process proceeds to a special symbol / decoration symbol variation start setting process (P TNORMAL? START) described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no start winning memory (special symbol start winning memory), the process data processing (P) is performed to set process data for normal display regarding the special symbol and the decorative symbol. PROTM) is executed (F18BH). The process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the special symbol process flag (WF TPRO) is cleared (F191H). Thereafter, this process ends.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol / decoration symbol variation start setting process (P TNORMAL? START). This process is a process for making a setting for shifting the process to the start of symbol variation (variable display start) for special symbols and decorative symbols. First, processing for setting a special symbol variation shortening flag for designating whether or not to perform variation shortening control for special symbols and decorative symbols is performed (F195H). Here, whether or not to perform the special symbol and decorative symbol variation time reduction control is set according to the gaming state.

  Next, a special symbol random check process (PTRNDCHK) is executed (F1A0H) to determine whether or not to generate a big hit state. The special symbol random check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, in order to set the stop symbol data of the special symbol, a special symbol stop symbol set process (PTZSET) is executed (F1A3H). The special symbol stop symbol set process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, based on the value of reach determination WC RND REACH stored in the storage bank for the decorative symbol reach generation random counter, it is determined whether or not it is other than reach occurrence (F1A6H). When it is determined that it is not a reach occurrence (when it is determined to generate a reach), a process of setting a decorative symbol reach flag (WF REACH) indicating that a decorative symbol reach is generated is performed ( F1B4H).

  After the decorative symbol reach flag is set, or when it is determined that a reach is not generated (when it is determined that a reach is not generated), a process of subtracting and updating (-1) the start winning memory number is performed. (F1B7H). Next, a block byte transfer process (P BBCOPY) is executed (F1BAH) in order to shift the bank data relating to the special symbol and the decorative symbol between the storage banks. The block byte transfer process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a data set process (P DATASET) is executed (F1C0H) in order to clear the final data bank of the special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the start winning memory 4. Data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a process of subtracting and updating the illegal winning counter is performed (F1C6H). Here, the illegal prize counter is a counter used for detecting an error due to an illegal prize. Next, a process of adding and updating (+1) the special symbol process flag (WF TPRO) is performed (F1CDH). Thereafter, the special symbol / decorative symbol variation start setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol all symbol variation process [decoration symbol 1/2, 3-6 stop processing] (P TSTOP16). This process is a process for performing the special symbol all symbol variation processing and the decorative symbol 1 to ornament symbol 6 stop processing. First, a special symbol variation display process (P TZUCYC) is executed (F227H) to perform special symbol variation display (variable display). The special symbol variation display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, with respect to the decorative symbols 1 to 6, processing for selecting process data for stopping the symbol is performed (F22AH). Next, a special symbol / decorative symbol process data process (PPRO ™) is executed in order to stop the decorative symbols 1 to 6 based on the selected process data (F236H). Thereafter, the special symbol all symbol variation process is terminated.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol all symbol variation process [decoration symbol setting / variation processing] (P TSCROLL). This process is a process for performing all symbol variation processing of special symbols, and setting and variation processing of decorative symbols. First, in order to perform variable display of a special symbol, a special symbol variation display process (P TZUCYC) is executed (F1D4H). The special symbol variation display process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol setting process described later has been completed (F1D7H). If it is determined that the decorative symbol setting process has been completed, the process proceeds to F1E9H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the decorative symbol setting process has not ended, the process proceeds to the F1DDH process to execute the decorative symbol setting process.

  The F1DDH process is a decorative symbol setting process. In this process, a routine of each process process related to the setting of the decorative design is executed based on the value of the decorative design process flag (WF KPRO). The decorative design process is shown in FIG. When the decorative symbol setting process is executed in this way, a process of adding and updating (+1) the decorative symbol process flag is performed (F1E6H). Next, the process data of the corresponding condition is selected based on the current gaming state among the three conditions other than the special symbol and decorative symbol variation time reduction control, immediately after power-on, or other times Processing is performed (F1E9H). Next, a special symbol / decorative symbol process data process (P PRO TM) is executed (F1FAH) in order to perform a variable display of all the special symbols and ornamental symbols based on the selected process data. This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing is being performed (executing) (F1FDH). If it is determined that the calculation is being performed, this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the calculation is not being performed, it is determined whether or not an arrangement of symbols that achieves a jackpot of two or more lines is set when the decorative symbols 7 and 8 are stopped (F1FFH). ).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a special symbol and decorative symbol variation time reduction control setting, and whether or not a decorative symbol reach state has occurred (F20EH). If it is determined that there is no special symbol and decorative symbol variation time reduction control, or if it is determined that the reach state of the decorative symbol has occurred, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is other than these, in order to perform the control for reducing the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, designation is made to decelerate and stop all the symbols of the decorative symbol simultaneously (F218H). Thereafter, this process ends.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the pre-opening for a special winning opening (P TJOY). The process for pre-opening the big prize opening is a process that is executed during the waiting time before the big prize opening 9 is opened. Specifically, process data relating to display of decorative symbols before the special winning opening is opened is executed. First, a process for designating the display of the big success pattern line of the decorative design and designating the blinking speed of the display of the line is performed (F2F8H).

  Next, a process for selecting process data is performed for the process process before the special winning opening is opened (F301H). Next, special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (PPRO ™) is executed based on the selected process data. As a result, the pre-opening process for the special winning opening is executed. Next, the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process data processing is being calculated (executed). If it is determined that the calculation is being performed, the pre-opening process for the special winning opening is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the calculation is not being performed, a process of clearing the work area related to the process of opening the big prize opening in the RAM 312 is performed (F31AH). Thereafter, the pre-opening process for the special winning opening ends.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol all symbol variation process [decoration symbol 7/8 stop processing] (P TSTOP 78). This process is a process for performing the special symbol all symbol variation processing and the decorative symbol 7 and decorative symbol 8 stop processing. First, a special symbol variation display process (P TZUCYC) is executed (F23AH) in order to perform a special symbol variation display. The special symbol variation display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, processing for setting the data (WF COM6) for displaying the reach line is performed based on the decorative symbol line reach arrangement detection flag (F23DH). Next, a process of designating process data for stopping the decorative design 7 and the decorative design 8 is performed (F247H).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a reachable symbol array in line 1 or 6 of the decorative symbol at a stage where decorative symbol 7 and decorative symbol 8 have not yet stopped (F251H). If it is determined that there is no such symbol arrangement, the process proceeds to F271H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is such an arrangement, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the scheduled stop symbol of the decorative symbol 7 related to the reach state is “20”. The symbol with the symbol number “20” is set to be the longest time from the start of deceleration to the stop when the ornament symbol 7 of 21 ornament symbols 7 is stopped and displayed. It is a symbol that has been.

  When it is determined that the scheduled stop symbol of the decorative symbol 7 is the symbol of the symbol number “20”, the process proceeds to F271H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the scheduled stop symbol is not the symbol with the symbol number “20”, the decorative symbol 7 and the decorative symbol 8 are on the decorative symbol line 3 or the line 4 at the stage where the decorative symbol 7 has not yet stopped. It is determined whether or not there is a reach state symbol arrangement (F261H). If it is determined that there is no such reach arrangement, the process proceeds to F271H, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is such a symbol arrangement, it is determined whether or not the scheduled stop symbol of the decorative symbol 8 involved in the reach state is a symbol with the symbol number “20” (F265H). ).

  The symbol with the symbol number “20” is the same as in the case of the decorative symbol 7, and when the decorative symbol 8 is stopped and displayed among the 21 symbols constituting the decorative symbol 8, the deceleration is started. It is a symbol set for the longest time required to stop. When it is determined that the scheduled stop symbol of the decorative symbol 8 is the symbol of the symbol number “20”, the process proceeds to F271H described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not the symbol with the symbol number “20”, the time required to stop the ornament symbol 7 in the reach state related to the ornament symbol 7 and the ornament symbol 8 in the reach state associated with the ornament symbol 8 are displayed. The process of selecting the longer of the time required to stop the operation as the operating time of the decorative pattern 7 and the decorative pattern 8 is performed (F26BH). The reason why the time for the reach operation of the decorative symbol 7 and the decorative symbol 8 is made the same is that the decorative symbol 7 and the decorative symbol 8 are always stopped and displayed at the same time.

  Next, a process for setting data for specifying the reach operation time is performed (F271H). Next, a process of executing a special symbol / decorative pattern process data process (PPRO ™) is performed based on the process data regarding the stop process of the decorative symbol 7 and the decorative symbol 8 (F273H). The special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, this process ends.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a special winning opening opening process (P TOPEN). The special winning opening opening process is a process of performing a process during the opening operation of the special winning opening 9. First, processing for setting a specific area and a count switch valid time timer is performed (F320H). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening 9 is equal to or greater than the maximum value (10) (F325H). If it is determined that the number of winning prizes is not equal to or greater than the maximum value, a process of selecting process data during opening of the big winning opening corresponding to the number of opening of the big winning opening is performed (F333H). Next, the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (P PRO TM) is executed based on the selected process data during the opening of the special winning opening (F33CH). Thereafter, the process for opening the special prize opening is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined at F325H that the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 9 is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the special symbol process flag (WF TPRO) is added and updated (+1) (F32BH). Thereby, the process is updated. Thereafter, the process for opening the special prize opening is completed.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart including the processing procedure of the special symbol all symbol variation process [decoration symbol 9 stop processing] (P TSTOP9). This process is a process for performing a special symbol all symbol variation process and a decorative symbol 9 stop process. First, a special symbol fluctuation display process (P TZUCYC) is executed (F277H) in order to perform a special symbol fluctuation display. The special symbol variation display process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, with respect to the decorative design, a process for setting line display designation data used for displaying the decorative design line is performed in order to determine which line the reach state arrangement is established and display the reach line. (F27AH).

  Next, a process of selecting process data relating to the stop process of the decorative symbol 9 when the reach state is not generated is performed (F284H). Next, a process of selecting process data for the stop process of the decorative symbol 9 when the reach state is generated is performed (F299H).

  Next, processing for designating the stop time of the decorative symbol 9 when the reach state is generated is performed (F2A8H). Specifically, the stop time is specified based on the symbol number of the scheduled stop symbol of the decorative symbol 9. Next, the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (P PRO TM) is executed based on the process data selected for the stop processing of the ornamental symbol 9 (F2ACH). In this process, when the reach state is not generated, the process using the process data selected by F284H is performed, and when the reach state is generated, the process using the process data selected by F299H is performed. .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing is being performed (executing) (F2AFH). If it is determined that the calculation is being performed, this process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the calculation is not being performed, a block byte transfer process (P BBCOPY) is executed (F2B1H) in order to set the display of the special symbol stop symbol. The block byte transfer process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a process of clearing the decorative symbol line display is performed (F2B7H). Next, a process for clearing the initial fluctuation flag (FW 1ST START) after power-on is performed (F2BAH). This flag is a flag indicating the first variable display after power-on. Next, a process of setting a symbol determination number information signal output timer (WT ZUSTOP) is performed (F2BCH). Thereafter, this series of processing ends.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol / decoration symbol all symbol stop process (P TALLSTOP). The special symbol / decorative symbol all symbol stop process is a process for determining whether or not the special symbol and the decorative symbol are big hits and setting subsequent process processing. First, a process of selecting process data for stopping all symbols of the decorative symbols is performed (F2C1H). Next, special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (P PRO TM) is executed based on the process data thus selected (F2DBH). The special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing is being performed (executing) (F2DEH). If it is determined that the calculation is being performed, the special symbol all symbol stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the calculation is not being performed, a special symbol jackpot determination random counter (WC RND1) is checked to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot (F2E0H). If it is determined that no big hit will be generated, the special symbol big hit flag and the special symbol process flag are cleared (F2E4H). Thereafter, the special symbol all symbol stop process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined that a big hit will be generated, a data set process (P DATASET) is executed (F2EBH) in order to clear the work area of the RAM 312 used in the big hit state. Data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a symbol other than the symbol determined as the starting condition for the normal symbol variation time reduction control (F2F1H). If it is determined that the symbol is other than the symbol, the special symbol all symbol stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a symbol other than the symbol, processing for setting a normal symbol time-short flag indicating that the normal symbol variation time reduction control is executed is performed (F2F5H). Thereafter, the special symbol all symbol stop process is completed.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of post-opening for a special winning opening (P TEMD). The post-opening process for the special winning opening is a process for performing the process after the special winning opening 9 is opened. First, the process of clearing the line display of the decorative design is performed (F340H). Next, it is determined whether or not it is within the specific area and the count switch valid time. That is, it is determined whether the specific area and the count switch valid timer have expired (F343H). If it is determined that the time is within the valid time, the process proceeds to F34BH described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not within the valid time, it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 9 is other than “0” (F347H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the count value of the winning number counter is other than “0”.

  If it is determined that the number of winnings in the big winning opening 9 is other than “0”, the process proceeds to F34BH described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 9 is not other than “0”, it is considered that the winning ball detector 12 has been illegally moved, and processing for setting the count switch movement error flag is performed. (F34BH). The count switch movement error flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of an error due to illegal movement of the winning ball detector 12 position.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is no winning in the specific winning area (F34EH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a winning ball is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 11. When it is determined that there is a winning, processing is performed to set the special symbol process flag (FW TPRO) to a value before opening the big winning opening (F352H). Thereby, the setting for proceeding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening is made. Next, a process of adding and updating (+1) the count value of the special winning opening opening number counter (counter for counting the number of opening of the special winning opening 9) is performed (F359H). Thereafter, the post-opening process for the special prize opening ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no winning in the specific winning area, a process of selecting process data for post-opening processing for the big winning opening is performed (F35EH). Next, the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (PPRO ™) is executed based on the selected process data for the post-opening processing of the special winning opening (F361H). The special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing is being performed (executing) (F364H). If it is determined that the calculation is in progress, the post-opening of the special winning opening ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the calculation is not being performed, a process of subtracting and updating (-1) the value of the normal symbol variation time reduction flag is performed (F366H). Next, processing for clearing the special symbol process flag (WF TPRO) is performed (F36DH). Thereafter, the post-opening process for the special prize opening ends.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of normal symbol process data processing (PFIM). The normal symbol process data process is a process for executing normal symbol process data and performing a process related to normal symbol variation display (variable display) and a process related to the operation of an ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing door of the start winning opening 29). is there.

  It is determined whether or not the process data corresponding to the normal symbol process flag matches the process data currently being executed (F371H). If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to F386H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not coincide with each other, processing for setting the pointer of the process data of the normal symbol is performed (F37EH). Next, a process for setting a process timer for a normal symbol is performed (F382H).

  Next, the normal symbol process timer is subtracted and updated (−1), and it is determined whether the normal symbol process timer is operating (other than 0) (F386H). If it is determined that the process timer of the normal symbol is operating, the process proceeds to F3A5H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol process timer is not operating, the process proceeds to F3A5H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol process timer is not in operation, the normal symbol process data output pointer indicating that the normal symbol process data is being output is added and updated (+4). (F393H).

  Next, a process timer of a normal symbol is newly set, and it is determined whether or not the timer is other than an end code (meaning that the timer value is 0) (F398H). If it is determined that the timer is other than the end code, the process proceeds to F3A5H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the timer is not other than the end code, the process of ending the process data of the normal symbol is performed (F39EH).

  Next, a process for setting the operation data of the normal symbol electric combination is performed (F3A5H). Next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (during variable display) (F3A9H). If it is determined that the symbol is changing, a counter update process (P ADDCHK) is executed to update the normal symbol fluctuation display counter (the counter used for normal symbol fluctuation display) (F3B3H). . The counter update process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the normal symbol process data processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not changing, a process of setting a stop symbol of a normal symbol is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol process data processing ends.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the switch check process (P SW CHK). The switch check process is a process for determining on / off of the switch-corresponding bit, updating the on-timer, and setting an error flag. Here, the switch refers to a switch such as various detection switches. First, processing for saving the pointer of the switch check data is performed (F3BAH). Next, a process for reading switch data is performed (F3BBH). Next, it is determined whether or not the logical definition of the switch input is positive logic (F3C1H). If it is determined to be positive logic, the process proceeds to F3C6H processing described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the logic is not positive, processing for matching the switch input to negative logic is performed (F3C5H).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the designated switch is on (F3C6H). If it is determined that the designated switch is on, the process proceeds to F3D9H, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the designated switch is not turned on, a process for clearing the error flag regarding the switch short-circuit error is performed (F3CFH). Next, a process for clearing the switch timer is performed (F3D4H).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the switch timer is less than the maximum value (F3D9H). If it is determined that it is not less than the maximum value, it is considered that an error has occurred in which the switch is short-circuited, and processing for setting an error flag relating to the switch short-circuit error is performed (F3E1H), and the process proceeds to F3E8H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than the maximum value, the switch timer is added and updated (+1) (F3E7H). Next, a process for setting a switch timer is performed (F3E8H). Next, it is determined whether or not the switch timer is on (F3EBH). Thereafter, the switch check process ends.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the first type start port switch winning process (P START ON). The first type start port switch winning process is a process related to winning of the start winning ball detection switches 28 and 30 which is also called a first type start port switch.

  First, a determination is made as to whether or not the number of start winning memories related to the special symbol and the decorative symbol is equal to or greater than the maximum value (F3F1H). When the start winning memory number is equal to or greater than the maximum value, the first type start port switch winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting winning memory number is not equal to or greater than the maximum value, a bank pointer indicating a storage bank of a storage destination of data related to the starting winning memory is calculated based on the current starting winning memory number. Processing is performed (F3F7H).

  Then, in each bank indicated by the calculated bank pointer, a special symbol variation shortening flag (WF TFAST), a special symbol left display and a short start symbol determination random counter (WC RND ZUL), a decorative symbol reach generation random counter ( WC RND REACH) and special symbol jackpot determination random counter (WC RND1) are sequentially stored (F400H, F40BH, F40FH, F413H). Next, in response to the storage of such data, a process of adding and updating (+1) the number of start winning memories related to special symbols and decorative symbols is performed (F417H). Thereafter, the first type start port switch winning process is terminated.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the count switch winning process (P COUNT ON). In the count switch winning process, the count value of the big prize winning number counter (counter for counting the number of winning prizes in the big winning hole 9) is updated based on the winning detection of the count switch (winning ball detection switch 12). It is a process to be performed. First, the count switch movement error flag is cleared to cancel the count switch movement error (F41BH).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the present time is a period other than the illegal winning detection period (F41EH). If it is determined that it is outside the illegal winning detection period, the process proceeds to F42AH, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the illegal winning detection period, an illegal winning error flag is set (F422H). Thus, it is set that an illegal winning error flag has occurred.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the present time is a period other than the count switch valid period (a period during which the detection output of the winning ball detection switch 12 is deemed valid) (F42AH). If it is determined that it is a period other than the count switch valid period, the count switch winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a period other than the count switch valid period, it is determined whether or not the value of the big prize opening winning number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value (F430H). If it is determined that the value is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the count switch winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not greater than or equal to the maximum value, a process of adding and updating (+1) the special winning opening winning number counter is performed (F436H), and then the count switch winning process is terminated.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (PPRO ™). The special symbol / decorative pattern process data processing is a process of executing process data of special symbols and decorative symbols. First, a special symbol process data pointer setting process (P PRO SET) is executed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol process timer (WT TPRO) is not set (= 0) (F43DH). If it is determined that the process timer is not set, the process proceeds to F469H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the process timer is not yet set, it is determined whether or not the process timer indicates a data reference code (a control code for instructing to refer to data) (F441H).

  If it is determined that the data reference code is indicated, the process proceeds to F471H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data reference code is not indicated, the value of the special symbol process timer is subtracted and updated (−1), and it is determined whether the process timer is other than the end (0) (F445H). ). If it is determined that the process timer is not expired, the process proceeds to F480H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process timer is not the end, the special symbol process data outputting pointer (WF PRODAT KZUSET) is added and updated (+5) (F44CH).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol process data is other than the end (F453H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol process timer has expired. If it is determined that the special symbol process data is other than the end, the process proceeds to F469H, which will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol process data is not the end, the special symbol process data is set for restart. Specifically, a special symbol process data pointer is set, and a special symbol process timer is set. Next, the special symbol process flag (WF TPRO) is added and updated (+1) (F461H). This makes it possible to proceed to the next process. Thereafter, the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing ends.

  If YES is determined in F43DH or F453H, processing for calculating the next special symbol process timer is performed (F469H). Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol process timer indicates other than the data reference code. If it is determined that the code other than the data reference code, the process proceeds to F47EH described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data reference code is not other than the data reference code, a process of selecting a data reference timer according to the state is performed (F471H). Next, the special symbol process timer is set (F47EH). Next, processing for setting an in-computation flag indicating that computation is in progress (C = 1) is performed (F480H), and then the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing ends.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol stop symbol set process (PTZSET). The special symbol stop symbol set process is a process for setting stop symbol data of a special symbol.

  First, it is determined whether or not a special symbol big hit flag (a flag indicating whether or not to generate a big hit state) indicates a loss (F49DH). If it is determined that the special symbol jackpot flag does not indicate a loss, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot is indicated, the symbol that satisfies the condition that the left symbol of the special symbol will start the normal symbol variation time reduction control It is determined whether or not (F4A1H). Such a determination is made because, in the symbol indicating the big hit, the middle and right special symbols are aligned with the left special symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is other than the symbol, the process proceeds to F4B6H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not other than the symbol, a process of setting a normal symbol short-time start symbol jackpot setting flag (a flag indicating that a big jackpot is set by a symbol that starts normal symbol variation time reduction control) is performed. (F4B2H). Next, a process of setting the special symbol jackpot symbol is performed (F4B6H). Thereafter, the special symbol stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of F49DH, when it is determined that the special symbol jackpot flag indicates a loss, a process of setting a special symbol loss stop symbol is performed (F4BEH). Next, regarding the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is determined whether or not the right special symbol and the middle special symbol are inconsistent (F4C8H). If it is determined that the symbols do not match, the process proceeds to F4D4H, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that these symbols are not inconsistent, it is determined whether or not the right special symbol and the left special symbol are inconsistent with respect to the special symbol stop symbol (F4CBH).

  If it is determined that the symbols do not match, the process proceeds to F4D4H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbols are not inconsistent, that is, if the left, middle and right special symbols are matched by F4C8H and F4CBH and it is determined that a big win symbol will be generated, the special symbol big hit symbol Is deleted (F4CFH). Specifically, a process of changing the stop symbol of the right special symbol (shifting the symbol by one) is performed. Next, a process for setting the counter for designating the right stop symbol (right special symbol) of the special symbol to the value changed as described above is performed (F4D4H). Thereafter, the special symbol stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of block byte transfer processing (P BBCOPY). The block byte transfer process is a process for transferring block data in byte units. Here, a predetermined number of bytes of data are transferred from the transfer source pointer specified by the transfer data to the transfer destination pointer. First, processing for designating the number of data transfers is performed (F4D7H). Next, a process for designating a transfer source pointer and a transfer destination pointer is performed (F4D9H).

  Next, processing for transferring data is performed (F4DEH). Next, a process of updating (+1) each of the transfer source pointer and the transfer destination pointer is performed (F4E3H). Next, the data transfer number is updated (−1), and it is determined whether or not data transfer is in progress (whether or not the remaining data transfer number is 0) based on the updated transfer number. The That is, the data transfer number here is the remaining transfer number that is updated each time data is transferred from the transfer number specified by F4D7H. If it is determined that data is being transferred, the process returns to the F4DEH process, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed until the transfer of all data is completed. Then, after all the data has been transferred, the block byte transfer process ends.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol variation display process (P TZUCYC). The special symbol variation display process is a process for updating the display symbol counter of the special symbol. Here, the counter update process (P ADDCHK) is sequentially executed for each counter update. The counter update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  First, a counter update process is executed to update the special symbol fluctuation display timer (WT ZU) (F4EAH). Next, it is determined whether there is no carry of the special symbol fluctuation display timer (F3E0H). If it is determined that there is no carry, the special symbol variation display process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a carry, each counter is updated as follows.

  First, a counter update process is executed to update the special symbol left display symbol counter (WC ZUL) (F4F2H). Next, in order to update the special symbol display symbol counter (WC ZUC), counter update processing is executed (F4F8H). Next, in order to update the special symbol right display symbol counter (WC ZUR), a counter update process is executed (F4FEH). Thereafter, the special symbol variation display process ends.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the decorative symbol set process (P KZSET). The decorative symbol set process is a process for setting a decorative symbol stop symbol.

  First, a process of setting a decorative design is performed (F505H). Next, it is determined whether or not the set data has been set (F50BH). If it is determined that the data setting has been completed, the decorative symbol set process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data setting has not been completed, a process for designating transfer source data is performed (F510H).

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the decorative symbol 7, decorative symbol 8, and decorative symbol 9 is set (F512H). If it is determined that the decoration design is set, the process proceeds to F51DH processing to be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the decorative symbols are not set, that is, when it is determined that the decorative symbols 1 to 6 are designated, the decorative symbols 1, decorative symbols 3, and decorative symbols 5 are related. Then, data conversion for setting the upper 4 bits of the transfer source data is performed (F517H).

  Next, processing for designating the lower 4 bits of the transfer source data is performed. As a result, decorative design 2, decorative design 4, and decorative design 6 are set in the lower 4 bits of the transfer source data. Next, a process for storing the set transfer source data in the transfer destination is performed (F51DH). Next, a process of updating (+4) the pointer of the set data is performed (F522H). Thereafter, the process returns to F50BH, and the series of processes described above are repeatedly executed until the data setting is completed.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the decorative symbol reach arrangement / establishment arrangement setting process (P KZUFVR SET). This process is a process for setting the reach arrangement of decorative symbols and the arrangement of decorative symbols.

  First, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined that the special symbol is not a big hit, a process of preparing data for array setting of the line reach of the decorative symbol (reach generated on the line of the decorative symbol) is performed (F52DH). Next, it is determined whether or not to reach a decorative symbol (F530H). If it is determined that the reach of the decorative symbol is not to be generated, the series of processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach of the decorative symbol is generated, the process proceeds to F540H described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in F527H that the special symbol is a big hit, processing is performed to prepare data for setting an array in which the big hit is established only on one line of the decorative symbol (F535H). Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred other than the symbols that are the starting conditions for the control for reducing the variation time of the special symbols and decorative symbols (F538H). If it is determined that a big hit has occurred outside of the symbol, the process proceeds to F540H, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that a big hit has occurred in the symbol, a process of preparing data for setting an arrangement in which the big hit is established on two or more lines of the decorative symbol is performed (F53CH). Next, a process of selecting a data pointer of the specified array of decorative symbols is performed (F540H).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is no designation of the arrangement of all-fruits of the decorative design. If it is determined that the all-fruit arrangement is not specified, the process proceeds to a decorative symbol line formation arrangement setting process (P KZU LINE) described later. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no designation of the all fruit arrangement, the process proceeds to the decorative design all fruit arrangement setting process (P KZUSET CHK? P KZU FRUIT). This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the decorative symbol all fruit arrangement setting process. The decorative symbol all fruit arrangement setting process is a process for setting a symbol arrangement in which a big hit of all fruits is established for the decorative symbol. Specifically, a process of changing a decorative design other than a fruit design to a fruit design is performed by designating all fruit arrangement data of the decorative design.

  First, it is determined whether or not to set an all fruit design in which the decorative symbols 1 to 6 are set to the same fruit symbol, and the decorative symbol 7 and the decorative symbol 8 are set to the same fruit symbol. If it is determined that such all-fruit symbols of the same symbol are not set, the process proceeds to F55BH described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the fruit symbols having the same symbol are set, preparations are made to create a fruit symbol having such symbols (F547H). Next, preparation for setting an array of all-fruit symbols as decorative designs is performed (F55BH).

  Next, the pointer of the data set for displaying the all fruit symbol is designated, and it is determined whether or not the pointer is a value indicating the end of setting (F560H). If it is determined that the pointer does not indicate the end of setting, a process of setting a decorative design fruit symbol is performed (F565H). Next, a process of updating (+3) the data pointer is performed (F56DH). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of F560H described above, and the process described above is repeatedly executed until the setting is completed.

  If it is determined that the setting has been completed by the process of F560H, a process of selecting offset value data for designating a reach operation that will eventually deviate is performed (F5A4H). Next, processing for setting a counter for designating the reach operation of the decorative symbols is performed (F5AEH). Thereafter, the decorative symbol all fruit arrangement setting process ends.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the decorative symbol line formation arrangement setting process. The decorative symbol line formation arrangement setting process is a process for setting a symbol arrangement in which a big hit is established on a decorative symbol line.

  First, a process for designating a pointer of data for setting the arrangement of decorative design lines is performed (F572H). Next, a process of changing the display design of the decorative design 1 and the decorative design 2 is performed (F57CH). Next, a process of changing the display design of the decorative design 3 and the decorative design 4 is performed (F582H). Next, a process of changing the display symbols of the decorative symbols 5 and 6 is performed (F588H). Next, a process of changing the display design of the decorative design 7 is performed (F58EH). Next, a process of changing the display design of the decorative design 8 is performed (F594H). Next, a process of changing the display design of the decorative design 9 is performed (F59AH).

  The processing for changing the display symbols of the decorative symbols 1 to 9 described above is performed only for the decorative symbols that need to be changed to the jackpot symbol. That is, for the decorative symbol that is already a jackpot symbol, the display change to the jackpot symbol is not performed.

  Next, a process of setting a decoration symbol 1-line formation arrangement designation flag (a flag that designates the arrangement of a jackpot symbol on one line of the decoration symbol) is performed (F5A0H). Next, processing for selecting offset value data for designating a reach operation that results in a big hit is performed (F5A4H). Next, processing for setting a decorative symbol reach operation designation counter is performed (F5AEH). Thereafter, the decorative symbol line formation arrangement setting process ends.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the decorative symbol check process (P KZUCHK). The decorative symbol check process is a process for determining the setting state of the decorative symbol. First, in order to clear the decorative symbol reach / established arrangement display flag (a flag indicating that the decorative symbol reach arrangement and the decorative symbol jackpot symbol arrangement are displayed), a process of executing a data set process (P DATASET) is performed. Done (F5B6H). Data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reach arrangement for the all-fruits design of the decorative design is determined (F5BCH). If it is determined that an arrangement other than the all fruit reach is determined, the process proceeds to F5ECH, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the arrangement of all fruit reach is determined, processing for setting a decorative symbol all fruit reach detection flag (WF RCH FRUIT) is performed (F5DEH).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol arrangement that establishes the big fruit jackpot of the decorative symbol is determined (F5E1H). If it is determined that the symbol arrangement for establishing the all fruit jackpot is not determined, the process proceeds to F5ECH processing described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the arrangement in which the all fruit jackpot is established is determined, the process of setting the decorative symbol all fruit establishment arrangement detection flag (FW FVR FRUIT) is performed (F5E9H).

  Next, a process of preparing check data for checking the arrangement of the decorative design line reach (reach occurring on the decorative design line) and the arrangement in which the big hit of the decorative design is established is performed (F5ECH). Next, it is determined whether there is no symbol arrangement in which the big hit is established in the decorative symbol lines 1 to 7 (F5F5H). If it is determined that there is no such arrangement, the process proceeds to F625H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that such an arrangement exists, a process of setting a decorative symbol line reach arrangement detection flag (FW RCH LINE) is performed (F607H).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a symbol arrangement in which the big hit is established in the decorative symbol line 8 (F60DH). If it is determined that there is no such arrangement, the process proceeds to F625H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that such an arrangement exists, a process of setting a decorative symbol line formation arrangement display flag is performed (F61FH).

  Next, the next check data is prepared, and it is determined whether the data is being checked (F625H). If it is determined that the data is being checked, the process returns to the above-described F5F5H process, and the above-described series of processes is repeatedly executed until the data check is completed. If it is determined that the check is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the reach symbol arrangement is established in the decorative symbol line 8. If it is determined that it has been established, the decorative symbol check process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not established, the process of clearing the decorative symbol line reach arrangement detection flag (WF RCH LINE) is performed for the decorative symbol line 8 (F637H), and then the decorative symbol check process ends. To do.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the decorative symbol change setting process (P KZU RESET). The decorative symbol change setting process is a process for changing the decorative symbol to a symbol corresponding to the special symbol big hit state and the disengaged state.

  First, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is an off symbol (F36BH). If it is determined that it is off, the process proceeds to a decorative symbol formation sequence deletion process (P KZUNG) described later. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not off, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is a big hit at the symbol that starts the control for reducing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (F63FH).

  If it is determined that such a symbol is a big hit, the process proceeds to a decorative symbol correction process (P KZU RESET REMAKE) described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that no big win is made with such a design, the decorative design change processing is performed to delete and change the symbols of the arrangement in which the big hit other than the big hit on one line is established for the decorative design. (PNGSET) is executed (F643H). The decorative design change process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the case where a jackpot is established in a symbol array other than the jackpot symbol array in which the decorative symbol 9 is involved, a process of changing the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 9 is performed (F64BH). Then, it progresses to the decoration design correction process mentioned later.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart of a process procedure of the decorative symbol formation arrangement deletion process (P KZUNG). The decorative symbol formation array deletion process is a process for deleting a symbol of an array in which a big hit of a decorative symbol is established.

  First, it is determined whether or not the reach state of the decorative symbol is to be generated (F661H). If it is determined that the reach state is not generated, the process proceeds to a decorative symbol reach array deletion process (P KRCHNG) described later. The decorative symbol reach array deletion process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach state is to be generated, it is determined whether or not an arrangement of symbols in which a big winning of all the decorative symbols is established is detected (F665H). If it is determined that such a symbol arrangement is not detected, the process proceeds to F67FH, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that such a symbol arrangement has been detected, a process for deleting and changing the symbol arrangement in which the all fruit jackpot is established is performed (F669H). More specifically, the decorative symbol 9 is a detachable symbol that does not generate all fruit.

  Next, in order to change the symbol pattern arrangement for which the big hit is established for each line of the decorative symbol, a decorative symbol changing process (P KZ NGSET) is executed (F67FH). The decorative design change process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a process of changing the decorative symbol 9 to an out symbol (a symbol in which the jackpot is not established) is executed when the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 9 is released in the reach state (reach 3, 4) related to whether or not the big symbol is established. (F687H). Next, the process proceeds to a decorative design correction process (P KZU REMAKE). F6B6H to F6C6H shown below are the decorative symbol correction process.

  The decorative symbol correction process shown below is a process for correcting a symbol whose symbol number exceeds the maximum value by setting and changing the decorative symbol 7, decorative symbol 8, and decorative symbol 9. For example, in the decorative design change process (P KZU NGSET), when changing the display design of the decorative design 1 to the decorative design 9, by performing a predetermined calculation on the data indicating the design number of the decorative design, Although the display symbol is changed, when such a change is made, a state may occur in which the symbol number for designating the type of the ornament symbol exceeds the maximum value for the ornament symbols 7 to 9. When such a state occurs, a normal symbol cannot be designated, and thus a process of correcting the symbol number of the decorative symbol exceeding the maximum value to the symbol number of the fruit is performed.

  First, with respect to the decorative symbol 7, the decorative symbol 8, and the decorative symbol 9, a process for preparing correction of the symbol number is performed (F6B6H). Next, with respect to the decorative symbol 7, a process of correcting the symbol number exceeding the maximum value is performed (F6BAH). Next, with respect to the decorative design 8, a process of correcting the design number exceeding the maximum value is performed (F6C0H). Next, with respect to the decorative symbol 9, a process of correcting a symbol number exceeding the maximum value is performed (F6C6H). Thereafter, the decorative symbol formation array deletion processing including such decorative symbol correction processing ends.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol random check processing (P TRNDCHK). The special symbol random check process is a process for checking a jackpot determination random counter and setting a jackpot flag.

  First, a process of clearing a special symbol jackpot flag (a flag that is set when a jackpot state is generated) is performed (F482H). Next, a process of designating a pointer of determination value data (hereinafter referred to as determination value data) that generates a big hit out of a range of values that can be taken by the random counter WC RND1 for special symbol big hit determination is performed (F485H). ). The judgment value data includes a jackpot judgment value and an end code.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the determination value data for determining the jackpot of the special symbol designated by the pointer is an end code (F488H). If it is determined that the code is an end code, the special symbol random check process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not an end code (if it is a determination value), whether or not the value of the random counter for jackpot determination of the special symbol stored in the storage bank matches the determination value. By performing the check, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit (F490H).

  If it is determined that a big hit will be generated (if the values match), a special symbol big hit flag is set (F499H), and then the special symbol random check process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that no big hit will occur (when the values do not match), a process of updating (+2) the pointer of the determination value data is performed (F495H). Thereafter, the processing returns to the above-described processing of F488H, and the above-described series of processing is performed until the random determination value data indicates the end code.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the decorative symbol reach arrangement deletion process (P KRCHNG). The decorative symbol reach array deleting process is a process for deleting the decorative symbol reach symbol array.

  First, it is determined whether or not there is an arrangement of all-fruit reach symbols in the decorative design (F6A3H). If it is determined that there is no such symbol arrangement, the process proceeds to F6AEH processing described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is such a symbol arrangement, a process for changing the symbol arrangement of the all-fruit reach of the decorative symbol is performed (F6A7H). Specifically, when the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 8 is changed, the all-fruit reach symbol arrangement is deleted.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is no detection of a symbol arrangement in which a decorative symbol line reach (reach generated on one or more lines due to the arrangement of “7”) is detected (F6AAH). If it is determined that such a symbol arrangement is not detected, the process proceeds to the decorative symbol correction process (P KZU REMAKE) as described above (F6B6H). On the other hand, if it is determined that such an arrangement of symbols has been detected, an ornament symbol changing process (P KZU NGSET) is executed to change the reach symbol arrangement for each ornament symbol line (F6AEH). . As a result, the line reach symbol arrangement is deleted. The decorative design change process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol process data pointer setting process (P PRO SET). The special symbol process data pointer setting process is a process for setting a special symbol process data pointer and a special symbol process data timer to be executed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the head pointer of the special symbol process data currently being executed matches the head pointer of the designated special symbol process data (F6CDH). If it is determined that they match, it is determined that there is no change in the process data, and the process proceeds to F6D9H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match, it is determined that the process data has changed, and the pointer of the designated special symbol process data is set as a new pointer (F6D1H). Next, the special symbol process data output pointer is prepared.

  Next, a process of saving the special symbol process data output pointer is performed (F6DBH). Next, processing for calculating the pointer of the ramp data is performed (F6DCH). Next, it is determined whether or not the designated lamp data pointer that is the calculated lamp data pointer matches the pointer of the lamp data that is currently being executed (F6E3H). If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to F6F1H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match, the designated lamp data is set as new lamp data (F6E9H).

  Next, processing for designating the special symbol process data output pointer is performed (F6F1H). Next, a process for setting a sound flag is performed (F6F2H). Next, processing for setting display control data is performed (F6F6H). Thereafter, the special symbol process data pointer setting process ends.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the processing sequence of the data set processing (P DATASET). The data set process is a process for setting designated data to a designated pointer.

  First, it is determined whether or not the data setting is completed (F71BH). If it is determined that the data setting has been completed, the data setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the data setting has not been completed, a process for setting the designated data is performed (F724H). Next, the data pointer is updated (+3) (F72CH). Thereafter, the processing returns to the above-described processing of F71BH, and the above-described series of processing is repeatedly executed until it is determined that the data setting is completed by updating the data pointer.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of counter update processing (P ADDCHK). The counter update process is a process for performing a process related to update and carry of a designated counter. First, processing for calculating the pointer of the designated counter is performed (F6FFH). Next, the designated counter is added and updated (+1) (F702H).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the counter value is equal to or greater than the maximum value (F706H). If it is determined that the maximum value is not exceeded, the counter is set (F70AH), and the counter update process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is equal to or greater than the maximum value, carry correction (clear) is performed (F70FH). Specifically, the counter is cleared.

  Next, it is determined whether or not carry-on continuation processing is designated for the counter (F712H). If it is determined that the carry-on continuation process is not specified, the counter update process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that carry-on continuation processing is specified, processing for setting a new data pointer is performed to continue updating the counter (F716H), and then the processing returns to the above-described F6FFH processing. The series of processes described above are repeatedly executed.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the decorative symbol change process (P KZU NGSET). The decorative symbol changing process is a process of changing the decorative symbol pattern by calculating the symbol number of the decorative symbol and the defined value of the designated data.

  First, it is determined whether or not the data is an end code (F732H). If it is determined that the code is an end code, the decorative design changing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not an end code, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol arrangement detection flag is set (F736H). If it is determined that the decorative symbol arrangement detection flag is not set, the process proceeds to F766H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the decorative symbol arrangement detection flag is set, the decorative symbol is changed by performing a predetermined calculation (F739H). Specifically, a decorative value is changed by adding a defined value (predetermined value) of data to a symbol number that has already been specified, and changing the symbol number.

  Next, the data pointer is updated (+6), and the next pointer is designated (F766H). Thereafter, the process returns to the above-described processing of F732H, and the above-described series of processing is repeatedly executed until the data end code is reached. As a result, the reach symbol arrangement or the jackpot symbol arrangement is changed.

  66 and 67 are flowcharts showing the processing operation associated with the start winning. This process is executed in association with the switch process (P SWCK) shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 66, first, in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, stop symbols of decorative design 1 to decorative design 9 are provisionally determined by WC RND ZU1 to ZU9. Next, when the stop symbol tentatively determined in S1 accidentally becomes a big hit symbol, in S2, a process of forcibly changing to a symbol of losing is performed.

  Next, through S3, it is determined whether or not the value of WC RND1 (0 to 304) for determining the big hit is a determination value (7) indicating the big hit. If it is determined in S3 that the value is other than “7”, that is, if it is determined that it is out of the range, the process proceeds to S18 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S3 that it is “7”, that is, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to S4, and it is determined whether or not the current symbol fluctuation time reduction control is in progress. Is done.

  If it is determined in S4 that the variable time reduction control is being performed, the process proceeds to S11 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4 that the variable time reduction control is not being performed, the process proceeds to S5, and whether or not the value of WC RND ZUL (0 to 13) corresponds to 3, 7 or F (12). A determination is made. If it is determined that it does not fall under 3, 7, or F (12), that is, if it is determined that normal symbol variation time reduction control will not be performed thereafter, the process proceeds to S12 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5 that it corresponds to 3, 7, or 12, that is, if it is determined that normal symbol variation time reduction control will be performed thereafter, the process proceeds to S6 and WC RND KZSET (0 to 120). Based on the value of, the process of determining the arrangement of the reach symbols (the symbols constituting the reach state) is performed. Next, it progresses to S7 and the process which determines a reach type based on the value of WC RND RCHACT (0-52) is made. Next, the process proceeds to S8, and a process of performing a reach effect display predetermined in correspondence with the reach type determined in S7 is performed.

  Next, proceeding to S9, a process of generating a reach state on two or more lines or a reach state with all fruits is performed. Next, proceeding to S10, a process of generating a big hit on two or more lines or a big hit with all fruits is performed. Thereafter, the start winning process is completed. In this way, in the case of a big hit for which the normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control is subsequently executed, the big hit symbol becomes a big hit symbol on two or more lines or all fruits.

  In S11 that is executed when YES is determined in S4, it is determined whether or not the value of WC RND ZUL (0 to 13) corresponds to 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, or 12. Done. If it is determined that this is the case, that is, if it is determined that the normal symbol variation time shortening control is to be executed (continued) thereafter, the process proceeds to S6 described above. On the other hand, if it is determined that it does not correspond to such a value, that is, if it is determined that normal symbol variation time reduction control is not to be executed (not continued) thereafter, the process proceeds to S12. In S12, processing for determining the arrangement of reach symbols is performed based on the value of WC RND KZUSET (0 to 240).

  Next, it progresses to S13 and it is judged whether the number of lines used as a jackpot symbol is one line. If it is determined in S13 that the number of lines that will be the jackpot symbol is not one, the process proceeds to S14, and the decorative symbol “7” that coincides with the jackpot symbol is accidentally converted to “grape” in the fruit symbol ( Change). Thereafter, the process returns to S13. In this way, the number of lines that become a big hit symbol is corrected to one line.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S13 that the number of lines that are the big hit symbol is one, the process proceeds to S15, and the process of determining the reach type based on the value of WC RND RCHACT (0 to 52) is performed. Made. Next, the process proceeds to S16, and a process of performing a reach effect display that is determined in advance corresponding to the reach type determined in S15 is performed. Next, proceeding to S17, processing for generating a big hit on one line is performed. Thereafter, the start winning process is completed. As described above, when the normal symbol variation time reduction control is not executed thereafter, the jackpot symbol becomes a jackpot symbol on one line.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 67, in S18 executed when it is determined in S3 that the value is other than “7”, it is determined whether or not the present time is the normal symbol variation time reduction control. . If it is determined that the variation time reduction control is being performed, the process proceeds to S21 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time reduction control is not being performed, it is determined whether or not variable display has been performed ten times from the end of the big hit or after the power is turned on. If it is determined at S19 that such variable display has not been performed 10 times, the process proceeds to S22 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S19 that such variable display has been performed ten times, the process proceeds to S20, and it is determined whether or not the value of WC RND REACH (0 to 22) corresponds to 5 or 7. . If it is determined that the value corresponds to 5 or 7, the process proceeds to S24 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value does not correspond to 5 or 7, the process proceeds to S23, and a process of displaying a dismissed decorative symbol is performed. Thereafter, the start winning process is completed.

  In S21, which is executed when it is determined in S18 described above that the normal symbol variation time reduction control is being performed, it is determined whether or not the value of WC RND REACH (0 to 22) corresponds to 7. If it is determined that the value corresponds to 7, the process proceeds to S24 described later in order to display the reach state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value does not correspond to 7, the process proceeds to S23 described above. In S22, which is executed when it is determined in S19 described above that the variable display has not been performed 10 times after the big hit or after the power is turned on, the value of WC RND REACH (0 to 22) is 3, 5 Or it is judged whether it corresponds to 7. If it is determined that the value corresponds to 3, 5, or 7, the process proceeds to S24 described later in order to display the reach state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value does not correspond to 3, 5 or 7, the process proceeds to S23 described above.

  In S24, processing for determining the arrangement of reach symbols is performed based on the value of WC RND KZSET (0 to 240). Next, it progresses to S25 and the process which determines a reach type is made based on the value of WC RND RCHACT (0-52). Next, the process proceeds to S26, and the WC RND ZU7 to ZU9 performs a process of converting (changing) the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 7 to 9 into symbols other than the jackpot symbol. Next, the process proceeds to S27, and a process of performing a reach effect display that is predetermined corresponding to the reach type determined in S25 is performed. Next, the process proceeds to S28, and processing for displaying a display result of detachment is performed. Thereafter, the start winning process is completed.

  The contents of the start winning process are summarized as follows. Thereafter, when generating a big hit for executing the control for reducing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, a big hit on two or more hit lines or a big hit of all fruits is displayed. On the other hand, when generating a big hit that does not execute the normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control thereafter, only the big hit on the hit line of one line is displayed. In the case where such a jackpot symbol on one line is accidentally generated on a plurality of lines, the jackpot symbol that exceeds one line is changed to a missing symbol leaving one line. By performing (see S14), a big hit on one line is forcibly generated.

  In this manner, the type of symbol for the big hit differs depending on whether or not the normal symbol variation time reduction control is subsequently executed. For this reason, the player is informed of whether or not the normal symbol variation time reduction control will be executed thereafter, depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an easy-to-determine display regarding whether or not to execute the normal symbol variation time reduction control thereafter.

  In addition, in the display of the big hit state indicating that the control for reducing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is executed after that, two or more lines or all fruit symbols are displayed. However, there are many types of such symbols. It is possible to display a variety of displays as to whether or not to execute the variable time reduction control. For this reason, it is possible to provide a display that makes it difficult for the player to get bored as to whether or not to execute such variable time reduction control.

  Further, in this start winning process, control is performed so that the probability of generating reach differs depending on the game state. Specifically, the reach reach during normal symbol variation time reduction control is generated with a probability of 1/23, and the non-reach reach other than during normal symbol variation time reduction control is after the big hit or power-on. Up to 10 subsequent variable displays are generated with a probability of 3/23, and when such variable displays exceed 10 times, they are generated with a probability of 2/23.

  As described above, the occurrence of the reach of the decorative symbol is determined and executed regardless of the mode of variable display of the special symbol. Since the occurrence of the reach of the decorative symbol can be determined regardless of the mode of variable display of the special symbol, the probability of the reach can be improved only by the decorative symbol, so that the player's interest in such a case Can be improved.

  On the other hand, whether or not to place the decorative symbol arrangement in the jackpot state is determined and executed according to whether or not the special symbol arrangement is in the jackpot state. As described above, whether or not the big hit, which is an important matter in the game, occurs is controlled so that the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 correspond to each other. It is done.

Next, a variable display mode in this pachinko gaming machine will be described.
FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a state in which the decorative symbols displayed on the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are changed.

  FIG. 68 (a) shows a state in which, when the original symbol arrangement is out of place, the symbol arrangement is changed to a reach state arrangement on a plurality of lines. In this case, for example, the reach state on a plurality of lines is created by changing the stop symbols of the decorative symbol display portions 5b, 5c, 5g.

  FIG. 68 (b) shows a state in the case where the original symbol arrangement is a reach state on one line and the symbol arrangement is changed to a reach state on a plurality of lines. In this case, the reach state on a plurality of lines is created by changing the stop symbol of the decorative symbol display unit 5b.

  In FIG. 68 (c), it is necessary to generate a big hit for executing the control for reducing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. However, when the original symbol arrangement is a big hit on two lines, the symbol arrangement is changed. The state in the case of changing to the jackpot arrangement on one line is shown. In this case, a big hit state on one line is created by changing the stop symbol of the decorative symbol display unit 5i.

  FIG. 69 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the display content of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 and the display content of the special symbol variable display device 24 during variable display and when variable display is stopped.

  Referring to FIG. 69, in the decorative symbol variable display device 4, as described above, after the variable display is started, the variable display of the decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i is sequentially stopped in a certain order. On the other hand, in the special symbol variable display device 24, as described above, immediately after the variable symbol display device 24 starts variable, immediately after the variable symbol display on the variable symbol display unit 4 stops variable display, The variable display of the left, middle and right special symbol variable display sections 24a, 24b and 24c is stopped simultaneously.

  The timing at which the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display units 24a, 24b, and 24c of the special symbol variable display device 24 are stopped simultaneously is not limited to immediately after the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. It may be simultaneously with the stop of the display device 4. That is, the timing of stopping all the special symbols in the special symbol variable display device may be after all the decorative symbols are stopped in the decorative symbol variable display device 4, and the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is displayed. However, the timing may be such that it cannot be obtained before the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4.

  The display results (stop symbols) of the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display units 24a, 24b, and 24c of the special symbol variable display device 24 may not be derived simultaneously. That is, whether or not the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 when the reach state occurs in the decorative symbol variable display device 4. Control should be done so that the results are not known. That is, if the control is performed at such timing, the stop timing of the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display units 24a, 24b, and 24c of the special symbol variable display device 24 may be simultaneous stop. , May be stopped sequentially.

  In this way, since the special symbol variable display device 24 stops all the special symbols at the same time, the special symbol variable display device 24 shows that the player does not have a big hit according to the display mode during variable display. It is possible to prevent enlightenment in advance.

Next, main feature points of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment are listed.
In this type of pachinko machine, all kinds of display results of combinations of symbols (identification information) related to whether or not to give game value such as occurrence of jackpots at the game machine design stage are variable display devices It is checked whether or not it appears in.

  In this pachinko gaming machine, a special symbol variable display device 24 as variable display means and a decorative symbol variable display device 4 as decorative variable display means are provided. The variable symbol display device 24 performs variable display in conjunction with the special symbol variable display device 24, and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 displays the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 as to whether or not the big hit state is generated. Control is performed to display the display result corresponding to.

  Specifically, if the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is a big hit (specific identification information), the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is also a big hit (specific ornament identification information). If the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 falls off, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 also goes off.

  The total number of display results of the combination of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is 96 × 213, whereas the total number of display results of the combination of special symbols in the special symbol variable display device 24 is 153. is there. Therefore, the total number of special symbol combinations in the special symbol variable display device 24 is significantly smaller than the total number of decorative symbol combinations in the decorative symbol variable display device 4.

  As described above, in the decorative symbol variable display device 4, the total number of display results of the decorative symbol combination is extremely large. Therefore, if it is attempted to check all the display results, the check operation becomes complicated and the check operation is difficult. It takes a long time. On the other hand, since the total number of display results of the special symbol combination of the special symbol variable display device 24 is significantly smaller than the total number of display results of the decorative symbol combination of the decorative symbol variable display device 4, the special symbol variable display Checking the display result in the device 24 is relatively easy and does not require a long time for the check operation.

  As described above, since the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are related to whether or not to generate a big hit, in this pachinko gaming machine If, at a minimum, it is possible to display all the identification information related to the provision of the game value such as jackpot, if it is possible to check that all the display results of the special symbol combination can be displayed on the special symbol variable display device 24 It is possible to make a judgment.

  For this reason, in this pachinko gaming machine, the special symbol variable display device 24 is mainly used for checking the display result of the identification information at the design stage of the gaming machine, and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is mainly used in the actual design. It is used to make the display result of identification information rich at the time of game. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to check the display result of the identification information at the design stage by the special symbol variable display device 24 in which the total number of display results of the combination of identification information is relatively small. Such a check at the design stage can be facilitated.

  More specifically, in the case of checking only a combination of identification information that is a jackpot display result at the design stage in this pachinko gaming machine, the check can be easily performed. That is, when the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is a jackpot display result, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is always a jackpot display result. Therefore, it is sufficient to check whether or not all types of display results that generate a big hit appear by checking the display results of the special symbol variable display device 24.

  Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine, by providing the decorative symbol variable display device 4 which is a decorative variable display means having a large total number of display results of the combination of identification information, the display result of the identification information is rich in variety. Can be At the same time, with respect to whether or not to generate a big hit, display control is performed so that the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 as the decorative variable display means corresponds to the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 as the variable display means. By doing so, the total number of display results of the combination of identification information is relatively small in the design stage to check whether or not all the identification information regarding whether or not to add game value such as jackpot is displayed. This can be done using the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24. For this reason, it is possible to simplify the check in the design stage of the display result of the identification information related to the provision of the game value, and it is possible to shorten the time required for such a check. As a result, such a check can be facilitated.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 7, 66, and 67, whether or not the reach state is generated by the decoration symbol that is the decoration identification information is determined regardless of the variable display mode of the special symbol that is the identification information. Is done. That is, the probability that the reach state is generated by the decorative design can be arbitrarily set regardless of the variable display mode of the special design. For this reason, the reach occurrence rate of decorative symbols can be improved regardless of the variable display mode of special symbols, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

  Next, in the left, middle and right special symbol variable display units of the special symbol variable display device 24, all the decorative symbol display units 5a to 5i of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are stopped, and the display result is obtained. Immediately after that, control is performed to stop them all at the same time. That is, immediately after the display result of the decorative design of the decorative design variable display device 4 is obtained, all display results of the special design (identification information) of the special design variable display device 24 are obtained simultaneously.

  By performing such stop control, the following effects can be obtained. That is, since the display result of the decorative design (decorative identification information) is obtained before the special design (identification information), the player's attention can be concentrated on the display of the decorative design variable display device 4. Further, since the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is not obtained until the final display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is obtained, the player is informed that the special symbol display does not result in a big hit state. You can prevent them from being realized in advance. The display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is not limited to immediately after the derivation display of the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4, but until the display result of the display of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is derived. It is only necessary to avoid derivation and display.

  Whether or not to execute the normal symbol variation time reduction control (special game state) is determined before determining the decorative symbol display result (stop symbol) as shown in S5 and S11 of FIG. That is, as shown in S5 and S11 of FIG. 66, whether or not to execute the normal symbol variation time reduction control is determined first, and based on the determination result, it is shown in S6, S9, and S10 of FIG. In this way, the arrangement of the decorative symbol reach symbol and the jackpot symbol is selected and determined. That is, once it is decided to execute the control for reducing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, a predetermined range of decorative symbol types indicating that the control for reducing the fluctuation time is to be executed (a jackpot and all-in-one on multiple lines). Within the range of the big hit with fruit), it is possible to freely set the variation of display of decorative symbols.

  For this reason, it is not restricted by the occurrence probability of the normal symbol variation time reduction control (special game state), and the decorative symbol display mode variation indicating the occurrence of the normal symbol variation time reduction control (special game state) is free. Can be set to As a result, it is possible to provide a display that makes it difficult for the player to get bored with respect to the display indicating the occurrence of the normal symbol variation time reduction control (special game state).

  In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special gaming state with a typical example of control for shortening the fluctuation time of a normal symbol. Control for selecting and determining a display mode indicating that the gaming state is executed is performed. The special gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine includes the following gaming state.

  In other words, the special game state includes (i) normal symbol variation time reduction control, (ii) jackpot probability improvement control that improves the jackpot occurrence probability of special symbols (including decorative symbols), and (iii) normal It also includes control for improving the probability per normal symbol for improving the probability of occurrence per symbol, and (iv) control for reducing the variation time of special symbols (including decorative symbols). Specifically, the special gaming state may be a single control of any one of (i) to (iv) or a control in which the (i) to (iv) are combined. That is, the special gaming state may be a state in which a special symbol (including a decorative symbol) is likely to occur as a result of, for example, control that improves the probability of jackpot occurrence or control that increases the number of determinations for jackpot.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 10, 66, and 67, the display of the jackpot symbol by the decorative symbol is different depending on whether or not the normal symbol variation time reduction control (special game state) is executed. To be controlled. Specifically, when displaying a big hit for executing the normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control thereafter, a big hit of two or more lines or an all fruit big hit is displayed, but such a symbol is a variable display for decorative symbols. Since there are a large number of display results of the device 4, a variety of displays can be performed with respect to the display mode indicating whether or not to execute the special game state. For this reason, it is possible to provide a display that makes it difficult for the player to get tired of the display indicating whether or not a special gaming state is to be generated.

  In addition, since the display indicating whether or not to execute such a special game state is indicated by the number of lines for the big symbol of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol variable display device 4, it is determined whether or not the special gaming state is to be executed. It is possible to provide a player with an easy-to-follow display. Further, when the reach state is displayed on the decorative symbol variable display device 4, the display of the reach state is different depending on whether or not the special game state is executed, as in the case of displaying the big hit state. Therefore, even when the reach state in which the special game state can be executed is shown, a variety of display can be performed. For this reason, it is possible to provide a display that makes it difficult for the player to get bored even in such a reach state.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 69, since a plurality of special symbols (identification information) of the special symbol variable display device 24 are derived and displayed at the same time, the display mode during the variable display is not particularly interesting. The player's attention during variable display can be collected in the variable display mode of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 which is a decorative variable display means. It should be noted that the derivation of the display results of the plurality of special symbols of the special symbol variable display device 24 is not limited to the same, but may be performed sequentially. In other words, when the reach state of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 occurs, the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 does not know whether or not the big hit (specific game state) will be known first. If present, a plurality of special symbols may be controlled to stop sequentially.

  Next, the special symbol variable display device 24 which is a variable display means and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 which is a decorative variable display means are different from each other as shown in FIG. As an example, a single variable display device may be used. In other words, the variable display control means performs variable display of the identification information (special symbol) and the decorative variable display means performs variable display of the decoration identification information (decorative symbol) in a form in which the display area of one variable display device is divided into two. You may do it.

  Next, the decorative symbol variable display device 4 as a decorative variable display means is not limited to the image display device 5 having nine variable display portions and eight hit lines as shown in FIGS. Absent. That is, as described above, the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is not limited to the image display type but may be a mechanical type such as a drum type or a belt type, and the number of variable display units is nine. The hit line may be composed of other than 8 lines.

  Next, in this pachinko gaming machine, only the special symbol variable display device 24 is variably displayed without using the combination of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 as shown in FIG. You may provide in a gaming machine as an apparatus. That is, according to the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24, control indicating that the specific game state and the special game state are executed may be performed.

  (1) The random counter WC RND ZUL shown in FIG. 7 is used to control the gaming machine to a special gaming state (a state in which the normal symbol variation time reduction control) is advantageous to the player, which is different from the specific gaming state (big hit state). A special gaming state determination means for determining whether or not is configured. The display mode determination means for selecting and determining the display mode of the variable display device (decorative symbol variable display device 4) is configured by WC RND KZUSET shown in FIG. The display mode determining means is a display mode (a big hit on a plurality of lines or a big hit by all fruits) indicating that the special gaming state is executed when the special gaming state determining means determines to control the special gaming state. ) Is selected and determined.

  (2) The random counter WC RND REACH shown in FIG. 7 constitutes reach display determining means for determining whether or not to display the reach state on the variable display device (decorative symbol variable display device 4). As shown in S24 of FIG. 67, the display mode determination means selects and determines the display mode indicating the reach state when the reach display determination means determines to display the reach state.

  (3) The variable display device has a plurality of types (plural lines) of identification information (decorative patterns) that can form a display result (one line display result) that can be individually controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit state). ) Is displayed. The display mode determining means may control the special gaming state by the special gaming state determining means when selecting and determining a display result that can be controlled to the specific gaming state, as shown in S4 to S17 of FIG. The number of pieces of identification information (decorative symbols) indicating display results that can be controlled in a specific gaming state when it is determined and when it is determined that the special gaming state determination means does not control the special gaming state Different number of lines).

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board, 3 Game area | region, 4 Variable display device for decoration symbols, 5 Image display device, 24 Variable display device for special symbols, 31 Basic circuit, 311 CPU, 53 CRT control circuit, 531 CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having a variable display device capable of changing a display state and capable of being controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player according to a display result of the variable display device,
Special gaming state determining means for determining whether to control the gaming machine to a special gaming state advantageous to a player different from the specific gaming state;
Display mode determining means for selecting and determining the display mode of the variable display device,
The display mode determination means selects and determines a display mode indicating that the special gaming state is executed when the special gaming state determination unit determines to control the special gaming state. A gaming machine.

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