JP2011235164A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it difficult for players to previously recognize whether the display mode during the variable display of identifying information such as display symbols by a plurality of display unit will present the specified one or not before the result of the variable display is derived and displayed.SOLUTION: When the determination of offering the jackpot is made with the special symbol display device 8a, loss is decided without determination of whether the jackpot should be offered or not when the requirements for starting the variable display are established on the special symbol display device 8b. This can prevent the jackpot symbol from being derived and displayed simultaneously on a plurality of special symbol display devices. In addition, the variable display is executed on a performance symbol display device corresponding to the result of display on at least one of the special symbol display device 8a and the special symbol display device 8b. This enables the execution of the variable display of the special symbols on a plurality of special symbol display devices without confusing players, thereby eventually making the previous recognition of the result of display harder for the players.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a first variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. A second variable display unit for display, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result, or the identification by the second variable display unit The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of variable display of information becomes the specific display result.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, variable display is performed by updating or scrolling predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device (hereinafter referred to as LCD: Liquid Crystal Display). There are a number of games that are enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result.

  A special figure game that is played as one of the variable display games is a variable display of the display symbol based on the detection of the game ball passing through the start winning opening (that the variable display start condition is satisfied). In this game, the case where the stop symbol mode when the display is completely stopped is a predetermined specific display mode (also referred to as a specific display result) is determined as “big hit”. In this special figure game, when a “hit” is made, a special electric accessory called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won extremely easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. . Such a state is referred to as a “specific game state” or a “hit game state”.

  As a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display game similar to such a special game, a plurality of symbol display devices are provided in the same game area, and each symbol having the same role as the display symbol can be variably displayed. In gaming machines each having a special winning opening corresponding to each of the symbol display devices, one that prevents a plurality of wins from occurring simultaneously has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

JP 2001-62080 A JP 2001-62081 A

  However, in the techniques disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, when a hit determination is made in a variable display game by one symbol display device, a hit symbol is displayed on the other symbol display device or a predetermined hit operation is performed. When it is broken, the variable display of symbols based on the hit determination is delayed and started. For this reason, the player can recognize in advance that the symbol display will be displayed as a display result in the variable display game because the variable display of the symbol is delayed, and the variable display of the symbol is executed. In the case of being played, there is a problem that it is possible to recognize in advance that no winning symbol is displayed as a display result in the variable display game, and the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the display mode during variable display of identification information such as display symbols by a plurality of display means is defined as the specific display mode before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game by making it difficult for the player to recognize in advance whether or not it will be.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a first variable display section (for example, a special symbol display device 8a) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) each identifiable. And a second variable display unit (for example, a special symbol display 8b) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) each identifiable, and the identification information by the first variable display unit When the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol), or the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit is the specific display result (for example, A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the jackpot symbol is achieved. A third variable display unit (for example, an effect symbol display unit 9c) that performs display corresponding to the display result of the variable display derived and displayed on at least one of the variable display units, and variable identification information by the first variable display unit. Predetermining means for determining whether or not the display result of the display is the specific display result and whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit is the specific display result (for example, A portion for executing the big hit determination processing (step S60) by the game control microcomputer 60 and a portion for executing the processing corresponding to the big hit determination processing (step S60) in the second special symbol process processing by the game control microcomputer 60) The variable display of the identification information is started in the first variable display unit, and a display result corresponding to the determination result of the pre-decision means is derived. First variable display control means (for example, the first variation time setting process (step S302) is executed by the game control microcomputer 60 to start variable display of the special symbol display 8a, and the first special symbol variation process ( When the first variation time timer is timed out after subtracting the first variation time timer in step S303), the first special symbol shift stop processing (step S304) or the first special symbol big hit stop processing (step S305) is executed. And a second variable display for starting the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display unit and deriving and displaying the display result according to the determination result of the pre-deciding means. Control means (for example, the first variation time setting process (step S302 by the game control microcomputer 60 in the second special symbol process process) ) Is executed to start variable display of the special symbol display 8b, and the second variation time timer is subtracted by subtracting the second variation time timer in the processing corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step S303). When the time-out occurs, a process corresponding to the first special symbol shift stop process (step S304) or a process corresponding to the first special symbol big hit stop process (step S305) is executed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed) A normal game state (for example, a normal state) different from the specific game state after the specific game state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit A game state control means (for example, a game control micro-computer for controlling to a special game state (for example, a probability change state or a short time state) more advantageous to the player than The probability change flag and the short time flag are set in the big hit end processing by the data 60, and the big hit determination processing is executed in the big hit determination processing in step S61, or the big hit end processing is executed by the game control microcomputer 60. A flag for resetting the flag is set, and a portion for selecting the variation pattern table for the time-saving state in step S80b) and status data indicating whether or not the special gaming state is set (for example, a probability change flag and / or a time-saving flag). State data storage means (for example, RAM 55) for storing a flag), and data indicating that the special game state is not stored in the state data storage means when the game state control means controls the special game state. (For example, the probability variation flag and / or the time reduction flag are reset. State data update means (for example, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the big hit end processing) for updating the state) to data indicating the special gaming state (for example, the state in which the probability variation flag and / or the time reduction flag are set). In step S133, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set or the probability variation flag is reset in step S135 while the time reduction flag is set, and the processing corresponding to the jackpot end processing of the first special symbol process in the second special symbol process The time variation flag and the time reduction flag are set or the time variation flag is reset while the time variation flag is set), and the state data storage means stores data indicating the special gaming state, In the first variable display section and the second variable display section Variable display number counting means for counting the number of executions of variable display started (for example, a part for subtracting 1 from the time-count counter in step S82 of the first variation time setting process by the game control microcomputer 60 and the second special symbol) In the process corresponding to step S82 of the first variation time setting process in the process process, the time-count counter is decremented by 1), and variable display of identification information is started in the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit. When determining whether or not the number of executions of the variable display counted by the variable display number counting means has reached a predetermined number of executions (for example, 100 times). A portion for determining whether or not the time-count counter has become 0 in step S83 of the first variation time setting process by the microcomputer 60. And the part corresponding to step S83 of the first variation time setting process in the second special symbol process process, and the specific display result is displayed on the second variable display unit. Restriction control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 60) that executes predetermined control that does not start variable display of identification information by the first variable display unit when being controlled to a specific game state based on the derived display. And the state data update means is the identification information that has been determined by the end determination means that the predetermined number of executions has been reached. When the variable display is started, the state data is not the special gaming state from the data indicating the special gaming state. (For example, when it is determined in step S83 of the first variation time setting process that the time reduction counter has become 0, the time reduction flag is reset in step S84), A specific period (for example, a second jackpot flag is set) from when the specific display result is determined to be derived and displayed after one of the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit is determined. In the state, in the second special symbol process flag value of “0” to “3”), on the other hand, forcible processing means for determining that the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result (for example, game control) The microcomputer 60 includes a portion in which the display result of the special symbol display 8a is not determined to be a big hit in the first special symbol process.

  In the above configuration, the variable display on the first variable display unit is performed during a specific period from when the specific display result is determined by the second prior determination unit until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit. Is determined not to be the specific display result. In addition, during the execution of the specific game state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the second variable display unit, predetermined control is executed so as not to satisfy the first start condition. Therefore, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit, it is possible to prevent the specific display result from being derived and displayed on the first variable display unit, and thus to prevent the specific gaming state from occurring simultaneously. . In addition, since the variable display of the identification information is executed by the integrated variable display unit corresponding to the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, the identification information can be displayed on the plurality of variable display units without confusion for the player. Variable display can be performed.

  Further, even when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit, the second variable display unit performs variable display of the identification information without delaying the variable display on the first variable display unit. This makes it difficult to recognize that the specific display result is derived and displayed. In addition, when it is determined that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit, the display of the first variable display unit is determined not to be the specific display result. There is no need to delay. That is, when the display result of the first variable display unit is determined to be the specific display result, the first variable display unit and the second variable display are delayed by delaying the start of the variable display of the first variable display unit. It is possible to prevent the specific display result from being derived and displayed at the same time on the display unit, but it is understood that the display result of the first variable display unit becomes the specific display result by delaying the start of the variable display of the first variable display unit. In addition, there is a possibility that the display result of the first variable display unit does not become the specific display result when the start of variable display of the first variable display unit is not delayed. In the above configuration, when the display result of the second variable display unit is determined to be the specific display result, the display result of the variable display of the first variable display unit is not determined to be the specific display result. Even when the start of variable display is not delayed in the variable display section, it can be made difficult to recognize that the specific display result is not derived and displayed on the first variable display section.

  Further, when the number of executions of the variable display reaches a predetermined number of executions when data indicating the special gaming state is stored, the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit Whether or not to end the special gaming state when starting this variable display in order to update the data indicating the special gaming state to the data indicating the non-special gaming state when starting the variable display of the identification information Since the determination result can be reflected in the display result of the current variable display, the gaming machine can be controlled with a value close to the design value. In addition, since it is not necessary to store the determination result of whether or not to end the special gaming state for a long period of time, it is possible to reduce the possibility of fraud such as illegal rewriting of data indicating the determination result, and determination The possibility of control failure due to garbled data indicating the result can be reduced.

  Further, the forcible processing means determines whether to make the display result of the variable display of the identification information by one of the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit the specific display result in the specific period. By prohibiting execution of (for example, jackpot determination processing), it is determined that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by one of the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit is not the specific display result ( For example, if the second big hit flag indicating that the display result of the special symbol display 8b is a big win is set in step S54 of the first special symbol normal process, the processing of steps S60 to S63 is not executed). And

  In the above configuration, the first variable is prohibited by prohibiting execution of the process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information by one of the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit is the specific display result. Since the display result of the variable display of the identification information by one of the display unit and the second variable display unit is determined not to be the specific display result, it is possible to prevent the specific gaming state from occurring at the same time without executing a new process. Therefore, increase in program capacity can be prevented.

  In addition, the pre-determining unit is a first time measuring unit that measures an elapsed time since the variable display of the identification information is started in the first variable display unit (for example, the game control microcomputer 60 uses a first time measuring unit). A part for subtracting the first variation time timer in step S101 of one special symbol variation process), and a second time measurement for measuring an elapsed time after the variable display of the identification information is started in the second variable display unit. Means (for example, a part for subtracting the second variation time timer in the process corresponding to step S101 of the first special symbol variation process of the second special symbol process by the game control microcomputer 60), and the first time measurement unit First measurement determination means for determining whether or not the elapsed time measured by the variable display time has been reached (for example, the first special by the game control microcomputer 60) A portion for determining whether or not the first variation time timer has timed out in step S102 of the pattern variation process) and a second for determining whether or not the elapsed time measured by the second time measurement means has reached the variable display time. Measurement determination means (for example, a part for determining whether or not the second variation time timer has timed out in the process corresponding to step S102 of the first special symbol variation process of the second special symbol process by the game control microcomputer 60); The first variable display control means derives and displays the display result on the first variable display section when the first measurement determining means determines that the elapsed time has reached the variable display time. (For example, when the first variation time timer times out in step S102 of the first special symbol variation process, the first special symbol process flag Is changed to a value corresponding to the first special symbol big hit stop process or the first special symbol deviation stop process), and the second variable display control means sets the elapsed time to the variable display time by the second measurement determination means. When it is determined that the second variable display unit has been reached, the display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit (for example, the second variation time timer in the process corresponding to step S102 of the first special symbol variation process of the second special symbol process). When the time-out occurs, the value of the second special symbol process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the processing corresponding to the first special symbol jackpot stop processing or the processing corresponding to the first special symbol losing stop processing), the restriction control means Is a first time point (for example, a second special symbol) when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit by the second variable display control means as the predetermined control. Interrupting means for interrupting the measurement of the elapsed time by the first time measuring means when the process flag reaches a value indicating “5” (for example, the first special symbol process step by the game control microcomputer 60) A portion in which the process is terminated without executing the first special symbol variation process in response to the value of the second special symbol process flag having become “5” in S313, and the process of subtracting the first variation time timer is not performed. ) And a second time point when the specific gaming state ends based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the second variable display section (for example, from a value indicating that the second special symbol process flag indicates “8”). Restart means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 60) that restarts the measurement of the elapsed time by the first time measurement means when the value becomes "0". When the value of the second special symbol process flag is changed from “8” to “0” in step S313 of the first special symbol process, the first special symbol variation process is executed and the first variation time timer is set. A subtracting portion).

  In the above configuration, at the first time point when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit, the measurement of the elapsed time by the first time measuring means is interrupted, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit. The elapsed time measurement by the first time measurement means is resumed at the second time point when the specific gaming state based on the completion is completed. This prevents the display result from being displayed and displayed simultaneously on the plurality of variable display portions, so that the player is not confused.

  Further, one of the first pre-determining unit and the second pre-determining unit is a specific variable display time determination processing routine (for example, a big hit hour variation pattern table ( TA, KA, JA) and processing for determining a variation pattern based on variation pattern determination random number (random 4); step S80b, step S90) or variable display time when it is determined not to be the specific display result Based on a non-specific variable display time determination processing routine (for example, a random number for variation pattern determination (random 4) and a variation pattern table for deviation (TH, KH, JH) or a variation pattern table for reach (TR, KR, JR). Processing for determining the variation pattern; any of step S80b and step S90) The non-specific variable display time determination process that is common even when the variable display time is determined by executing one and the forced processing means determines that the display result of the variable display is not to be the specific display result The variable display time is determined by executing a routine (for example, the processing of steps S55 to S63 is not executed because it is determined that the second big hit flag is set in step S54 of the first special symbol normal processing) Even in this case, since the value of the first special symbol process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process and the processing is continued, the first big hit flag is not set, that is, it is out of place. The first variation time setting process is executed as determined to be performed, the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) and the variation at the time of disconnection Turntable or on the basis of the reach time variation pattern table to determine the variation pattern) can be characterized.

  In the above configuration, the variable display time is determined by executing the non-specific variable display time determination processing routine even when the forced processing means determines that the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result. Thus, even if the determination process related to the display result of the other variable display means is not executed by deriving and displaying the specific display result on one variable display means, the normal process can be performed without executing any special process. Since the same processing can be executed and variable display can be started by the other variable display means, an increase in program capacity can be prevented.

  Further, the pre-determining means includes a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first variable display unit to the display and display of a display result, and the second variable display unit Variable display time determination means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information to the display and display of the display result (for example, the first variation time setting process (step S302 by the game control microcomputer 60). ) And a portion for executing processing corresponding to the first special symbol variation time setting processing in the second special symbol process processing), and the variable display time determining means is configured to perform the variable display by the forcing processing means. When it is decided not to make the display result the specific display result, the forced processing means decides not to make the variable display display result the specific display result. A variable display time longer than the normal variable display time (eg, normal change time (in this example, 10 seconds); for example, normal change (long) change time; In this example, it is determined to be 30 seconds (for example, if the forced process flag is set in step S80a of the first variable time setting process, the forced process variable pattern table is selected in step S80c, and the forced process variable pattern table is selected. Based on the first variation pattern is determined in step S90, and if the forcible processing flag is set in the processing corresponding to step S80a of the first variation time setting processing in the second special symbol process, the processing corresponding to step S80c is performed. Select the forcible processing variation pattern table, and select the step based on the forcible processing variation pattern table. Determining a second variation pattern in the process corresponding to S90) that it is characterized.

  In the above configuration, when the forced processing means decides not to change the display result of the variable display to the specific display result, the ratio is higher than when the forced processing means does not decide not to change the display result of the variable display to the specific display result. Thus, the variable display time longer than the normal variable display time is determined. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the number of executions of the variable display based on the fact that the display result of the variable display of the first variable display unit is determined not to be the specific display result by the forcible processing means, and it is possible to Can be avoided.

  According to the present invention, it is difficult for the player to recognize in advance whether or not the display mode during the variable display of the identification information by the plurality of display means becomes the specific display mode before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. It becomes possible to set it as a mode.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol deviation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol big hit stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the relationship between state data and a game state. It is a flowchart which shows a memory | storage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect execution process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of process data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control state of a special symbol display. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of a starting memory | storage display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of an effect symbol display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of an effect symbol display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control state of an effect symbol display part. It is a flowchart which shows another example of a 1st fluctuation time setting process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and a slot machine or a pachinlot machine (a slot machine in which a game is performed using a game ball). It can also be applied to other gaming machines such as parrot machines and slit slot machines).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding a game board described later). And a structure including: In FIG. 1, the front side in the paper direction is referred to as a front surface, and the back side is referred to as a back surface.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the front surface of the front frame of the game frame located on the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 that is an area surrounded by a hitting rail standing on the surface of the game board 6 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 9 constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is disposed. In the present embodiment, the variable display device 9 has a plurality of display areas (in this embodiment, "left", "middle", and "right" in the center). In the display area, an effect symbol display unit 9c having an effect symbol variable display is executed, and a first ornament symbol variably displayed on the lower left of the effect symbol display unit 9c. A display unit 9a is provided, and a second decorative symbol display unit 9b for variably displaying the second decorative symbol is provided at the lower right of the effect symbol display unit 9c. In the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b in the present embodiment, relatively monotonous variable display of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol) displayed by one display area is performed. Do.

  Further, the ratio (area) of the first decorative symbol display unit 9 a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9 b to the variable display device 9 is the ratio (area) of the effect symbol display unit 9 c to the variable display device 9. Therefore, the player plays the game while paying attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display portion 9c. In the effect symbol display part 9c, the contents of the variable display performed in the first ornament symbol display part 9a and the second ornament symbol display part 9b are displayed to the player with higher effect effect.

  In this embodiment, Arabic numerals “0” to “9” are used as effect symbols displayed in the three display areas of the effect symbol display unit 9c. Then, the effect symbols are variably displayed by displaying the effect symbols in order from “0” in each display area of the effect symbol display portion 9c. In the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b, Arabic numerals “0” to “9” are sequentially set from “0” as decorative symbols (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol). By displaying, the variable display of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol) is executed.

  A special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided at the upper left of the variable display device 9. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8a is configured by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) that can variably display the numbers “0” to “9” and “−”. The first decorative symbol display unit 9a executes variable display of the first decorative symbol corresponding to the display result of the special symbol indicator 8a. A special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a special symbol as identification information is provided on the upper right side of the variable display device 9. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers “0” to “9” and “−”. The second decorative symbol display unit 9b executes variable display of the second decorative symbol corresponding to the display result of the special symbol indicator 8b. In addition, the effect symbol display unit 9c executes variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result of at least one of the special symbol indicator 8a and the special symbol indicator 8b. Further, since the special symbol displays 8a and 8b are composed of a display that is extremely smaller than the variable display device 9, the player can display the display contents of the variable display device 9, that is, the display contents of the effect symbol display section 9c. Play games while paying attention.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a start winning opening 13 and a starting winning opening 14 is provided below the variable display device 9. In the variable winning ball device 15, the starting winning port 13 is provided above the starting winning port 14 and is configured to be able to receive a game ball from above. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch (first start opening switch) 13a. On the other hand, the start winning opening 14 is blocked by the start winning opening 13 at the top, and the left and right sides of the starting winning opening 14 are blocked by the movable piece of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The movable piece of the variable winning ball device 15 is arranged in an upright state on the left and right sides of the starting winning port 14, and seals between the starting winning port 13 and the starting winning port 14, so that the game balls to the starting winning port 14 are Block entry. In addition, the movable pieces of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are provided at both left and right ends of the start winning opening 14 so as to be rotatable about the lower part by the solenoid 16. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is configured to move the movable piece in an upright state by the solenoid 16. The game ball can be won at the start winning opening 14 by turning the lower part as a fulcrum, and the game ball can not win at the start winning opening 14 when the movable piece is upright. It can be changed to a possible closed state. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch (second start opening switch) 14a.

  In addition, below the effect symbol display portion 9 c in the variable display device 9, the number of game balls that have entered the start winning opening 13 (the number of first start winning memories) and the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14. The start memory display unit 18 is provided for displaying the number of effective winning balls (second start winning memory number) and the total number of starting winning memory as the starting winning memory number. In this example, the start memory display unit 18 displays up to four of the first start winning memorized numbers in the order of winning, and displays up to four of the second start winning memorized numbers in the order of winning, with a maximum of eight starting wins. The number of memories can be displayed. The start memory display unit 18 increases the start prize memory number by changing the display color (for example, changing from blue display to red display) every time there is an effective start winning in the start winning ports 13 and 14. Each time the variable display of the decorative symbols (the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol) is started on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b, the starting winning memory number is decreased by one. That is, one of the changing display colors in the start memory display unit 18 is returned to the original state (for example, changed from red display to blue display).

  Further, the start memory display unit 18 changes the display color (for example, red) to the same when the start winning opening 13 has an effective start winning and when the start winning opening 14 has an effective starting winning. Whether the first start winning memory number or the second starting winning memory number is displayed is displayed indistinguishable. As described above, the effect symbol display unit 9c executes the variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result of at least one of the special symbol display 8a and the special symbol display 8b, thereby displaying the first decorative symbol display. The contents of variable display executed by the unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b are displayed with a higher effect. Further, the variable symbol display device 9 is provided which is much larger than the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, and the ratio of the effect symbol display unit 9c to the variable display device 9 is larger than the first symbol symbol display unit 9a and the second symbol symbol display unit 9b. Is configured to be extremely large. Therefore, the start memory display unit 18 displays the first start prize memory number and the second start prize memory number indistinguishable so that the player can perform a variable display with one special symbol display. An illusion that it is a gaming machine 1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which variable display is executed by one special symbol display, the upper limit number (4 in this example) of the start winning memory is determined. In this example, display control is performed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which variable display is executed by two special symbol displays as if it was a pachinko gaming machine 1 in which variable display is executed by one special symbol display, A player can be made to think that it is the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the upper limit of the number of start winning memories is doubled (in this example, 8), and the interest is improved. Note that the upper limit numbers of the first start winning memorized number and the second start winning memorized number are only examples, and are not limited to the upper limit numbers.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display for changing the display is started on the normal symbol display 10 disposed below the variable display device 9. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols become visible when lit) are alternately lit, so that the normal symbols are variably displayed. For example, when the variable display is finished, the normal symbol display result is displayed on the left side. If the lamp (○ lamp) is turned on, it is a win, and if the right lamp (× lamp) is turned on as a result of displaying a normal symbol, it is lost. When the display result of the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol: ◯), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state in which a game ball can win the start winning port 14 for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. become. Note that the probability of hitting a normal symbol is, for example, 1/13. On the right side of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of game balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32 and a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by one. Each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit state) is provided below the gaming area 7. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening inside, and the entrance of the large winning opening is blocked by a front plate so that it is usually impossible to win a game ball in the large winning opening. Yes. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 changes to a state where the game ball can be received in the big prize opening by rotating the front plate to the front side in the drawing with the lower portion as a fulcrum by the solenoid 21, while the front plate is lowered by the solenoid 21. By rotating to the back side of the figure as a fulcrum, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 changes to a state in which a game ball cannot be received at the big winning opening. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the count switch 23.

  As described above, in this example, the start winning ports 13 and 14 are provided corresponding to the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, respectively. Further, in this example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 has movable pieces that can be rotated at both the left and right ends of one start winning opening 14, but the movable pieces that can be rotated at both the left and right ends of the starting winning opening 13 are also provided. The variable winning ball device 15 may be used. Further, by using a variable winning ball apparatus that does not have a movable piece in any of the starting winning ports 13, 14, it is possible to always accept a game ball at the starting winning ports 13, 14. In this example, the two start winning openings 13, 14 are provided. However, only one start winning opening is provided, and a game ball won in the start winning opening is selected from any of the two start opening switches 13a, 14a. It is good also as a structure to detect by. For example, the start winning port 13 in this example is changed to a passing gate constituted by the start port switch 13a, and when a game ball is detected by both of the start port switches 13 and 14, it is made to correspond to one special symbol display, You may make it respond | correspond to the other special symbol display, when a game ball is detected only by a lower start opening switch.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which detects the game ball which won each at the two start winning openings 13 and 14 with one start opening switch. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which provides one start winning opening and provides one start opening switch corresponding to the said starting winning opening. In these cases, a winning corresponding to the special symbol display 8a is made (variable display based on the winning is executed in the special symbol display 8a) or a winning corresponding to the special symbol display 8b is made (special symbol display). The variable display based on the winning is started by the device 8b, or may be determined by lottery with a random number or the like, or may be made to correspond alternately (for example, the current winning is made to correspond to the special symbol display 8a) In the event that the player wins, the next winning may correspond to the special symbol display 8b). In this case, when the variable display of the special symbol is finished on one special symbol display (for example, the special symbol display 8a), the special symbol is displayed on the other special symbol display (for example, the special symbol display 8b). When the variable display is being executed, if the number of effective winning balls (starting winning memory number) is not 0, one special symbol display is performed regardless of whether or not it is a special symbol indicator corresponding to the next starting winning prize. A special symbol variable display based on the start winning may be executed by a device (for example, a special symbol display device 8a).

  In addition, as described above, in this example, one special variable winning ball apparatus is provided corresponding to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, but the same shape corresponding to each of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. Special variable winning ball devices may be provided, or special variable winning ball devices (for example, different sizes) having different shapes corresponding to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b may be provided. It may be configured.

  In addition, a game state lamp 25 that is controlled to be turned on according to the game state is provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state with a certain change (probability change state with short time control), a non-short time state with a certain change (probability change state without a short time control), and a short time state. Control either. In this example, the gaming state lamp 25 is controlled to be lit in a different manner corresponding to each of the probability variation time-short state, the probability variation non-time-short state, the time-short state, and the normal state different from these gaming states. For example, in the probability change time short state, both the game state lamps 25 located on the left side and the right side of the game area 7 are controlled to be lit. In the probability change non-short time state, only the game state lamps 25 located on the left side of the game area 7 are controlled. In the short-time state, only the gaming state lamp 25 located on the right side of the gaming area 7 is controlled to be illuminated. In the normal state, both the gaming state lamp 25 located on the left side and the right side of the gaming area 7 are controlled. Both may be controlled to be turned off. Further, the lighting color of the gaming state lamp 25 may be varied according to the gaming state, or these controls may be executed in combination.

  Further, in the vicinity of the gaming state lamp 25 located on the left side of the gaming area 7, four LEDs are provided as the first starting memory indicator 17 for displaying the first starting winning memory number. In the vicinity of the gaming state lamp 25 located on the right side, four LEDs serving as a second start memory indicator 19 for displaying the second start winning memory number are provided. In the first start memory display 17, the number of LEDs that are turned on when an effective start winning is made at the start winning opening 13 is increased by 1, and the LED that is turned on every time the special symbol variable display is started on the special symbol display 8 a. Decrease by 1. In the second start memory display 19, the number of LEDs that are turned on when the start winning opening 14 has an effective start winning is increased by 1, and the light that is turned on each time the special symbol variable display is started on the special symbol display 8 b. Decrease by 1.

  In this example, the first start memory indicator 17 and the second start memory indicator 19 are constituted by small LEDs, and are located near the game state lamp 25 located on the left side of the game area 7 and on the right side of the game area 7. Since it is arranged in the vicinity of the game state lamp 25 located, it is relatively inconspicuous. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the four LEDs constituting the first start memory display 17 and the second start memory display 19 are arranged in a scattered manner instead of being placed together. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the display device displays the number of memories, and it is possible to make an illusion that the display device is a pachinko gaming machine 1 in which variable display is executed by one special symbol display device.

  In the first start memory indicator 17 and the second start memory indicator 19, the effective winning ball is turned on from the LED that lights when the effective winning ball number (the first starting winning memory number, the second starting winning memory number) is 1. Four LEDs may be arranged in the order of LEDs that are turned on when the number is 4, or four LEDs may be arranged in different orders. By arranging four LEDs in a different order, it can be made more difficult to notice that it is a display that displays the number of start winning memories, and a pachinko game in which variable display is executed by one special symbol display The illusion that the machine 1 is present can be made.

  Further, in this example, four LEDs constituting the first start memory indicator 17 are arranged in the vicinity of the game state lamp 25 located on the left side of the game area 7, and the game located on the right side of the game area 7. The four LEDs constituting the second start memory indicator 19 are arranged in the vicinity of the status lamp 25. The LEDs constituting the first start memory indicator 17 and the LEDs constituting the second start memory indicator 19 are arranged. It may be arranged in a mixed manner. For example, two of the four LEDs constituting the first start memory indicator 17 are arranged in the vicinity of the game state lamp 25 located on the left side of the game area 7 and the second start memory indicator 19 is set. Two of the four LEDs that constitute the LED are arranged, and two of the four LEDs that constitute the first start memory indicator 17 in the vicinity of the gaming state lamp 25 located on the right side of the gaming area 7. These LEDs may be arranged, and two of the four LEDs constituting the second start-up memory indicator 19 may be arranged. Thereby, it can be made hard to notice that it is a display which displays a start winning memory | storage number, and it can be given the illusion that it is the pachinko game machine 1 in which variable display is performed by one special symbol display. .

  In the lower part of the game area 7, there is an out port 26 into which game balls that have not been won in any winning port are taken. A game ball that has flowed down the game area 7 and has not won any prize opening is led to the back of the game board 6 from the out opening 26 and discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, two speakers 27 (speaker left 27L, speaker right 27R) that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A ceiling frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decorative LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  Further, in this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. It has been. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with lamps and LEDs as light emitters in various places. Further, a ball lending unit 50 (only the reference numeral shown in FIG. 2) that allows lending by inserting a prepaid card (cash or IC card or the like) is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 drives a drive motor (not shown) in response to the operation of the hitting operation handle 5, and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch a game ball into the game area 7. A launcher (not shown) is provided. The game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is released above the game area 7 along a ball striking rail standing in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then flows down the game area 7.

  If the hit ball enters the start winning opening 13 and is detected by the start opening switch 13a, the special symbol display 8a can start the variable display (for example, the state in which the previous variable display has ended) is special. While the symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation display) of the special symbol, the first decoration symbol display unit 9a starts variable display (variation display) of the first decoration symbol. If the variable symbol special display cannot be started, the first start winning memory number is increased by 1, and the starting winning memory number of the start memory display unit 18 is increased by 1.

  If the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol display 8b can start the variable display (for example, the state in which the previous variable display has ended) is special. The symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation display) of the special symbol, and the second decoration symbol display unit 9b starts variable display (variation display) of the second decoration symbol. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the second start winning memory number is increased by 1, and the starting win memory number of the start memory display unit 18 is increased by 1.

  The special symbol variable display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is stopped when a predetermined time elapses. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a big hit symbol (first specific display result, second specific display result), the game shifts to a specific game state, that is, a big hit game state. In this state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of gaming balls have won the big winning opening. Will open the grand prize opening. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in an open state until the predetermined winning opening is opened, or until a predetermined period of time elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the large winning opening. One round in the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state is continued for 15 rounds. It should be noted that a plurality of jackpot gaming states (for example, “7 round jackpot” for continuing seven rounds of the jackpot gaming state, “15 round jackpots” for continuing the jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds, etc.) with different rounds to be continued are provided. May be.

  Moreover, the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a are synchronized. Moreover, the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second decorative symbol display unit 9b are synchronized. Here, the synchronization means that the variable display period (execution period: variation time) is the same.

  As described above, the first decorative symbol display unit 9a performs variable display of the first decorative symbol corresponding to the display result of the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display 8a. For example, when the big winning symbol (first specific display result: for example “7”) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8a, the big decorative symbol (first specific result: for example “7”) is also displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a. ) Is stopped and the off symbol (for example, “−”) is stopped on the special symbol display 8a, the off symbol (for example, “−”) is also stopped on the first decorative symbol display portion 9a. The

  The second decorative symbol display unit 9b executes variable display of the second decorative symbol corresponding to the display result of the variable symbol special display on the special symbol indicator 8b. For example, when the big win symbol (second specific display result: “7”, for example) is stopped on the special symbol display 8b, the big win symbol (second specific result: eg, “7”) is also displayed on the second decorative symbol display unit 9b. ) Is stopped and the off symbol (for example, “-”) is stopped on the special symbol display 8b, the off symbol (for example, “-”) is also stopped on the second decorative symbol display portion 9b. The

  If the variable display of the effect symbol is not executed when the variable display of the first symbol is started in the first decorative symbol display unit 9a, the effect symbol display unit 9c corresponds to the variable display of the first decorative symbol. To start the variable display of the effect design. For example, when the jackpot symbol (first specific display result: for example “7”) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8a, the jackpot symbol (specific effect result: for example “777”) is also stopped on the effect symbol display portion 9c. When the special symbol indicator 8a is displayed and the symbol (for example, “-”) is stopped and displayed, the symbol symbol is also displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c (in this embodiment, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol). A combination) in which at least one of the effect symbols is a different symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  If the variable display of the effect symbol is not executed when the second decorative symbol display unit 9b starts the variable display of the second decorative symbol, the effect symbol display unit 9c corresponds to the variable display of the second decorative symbol. To start the variable display of the effect design. For example, when the big hit symbol (second specific display result: “7”, for example) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8b, the big hit symbol (specific effect result: “777”) is also stopped in the effect symbol display portion 9c. When the special symbol display 8b is displayed and the symbol (for example, “-”) is stopped and displayed, the symbol symbol in the effect symbol display unit 9c (in this embodiment, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol). A combination) in which at least one of the effect symbols is a different symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  Further, when variable display is executed at the same time on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b, it corresponds to a decorative symbol display unit on which variable display advantageous to the player is executed Then, variable display of the effect symbol display unit is executed. Specifically, when variable display that is a big hit is executed in one decorative symbol display unit, the variable symbol display is performed in the directing symbol display unit 9c corresponding to the variable display in the decorative symbol display unit. Start.

  In addition, when variable display that is a big hit in the other decorative symbol display unit is started while the variable display of the decorative symbol display unit 9c is executing variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variable display of one decorative symbol display unit May stop the display of the effect symbol, end the variable display being executed, and execute the variable display of the effect symbol display unit 9c in response to the variable display of the other decorative symbol display unit. It is also possible to derive and display the big hit symbol by executing a specific effect (for example, a re-lottery effect) after stopping the variable display in the middle.

  In this example, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are constituted by 7-segment indicators and perform segment display. The special symbol variable display is performed by changing and displaying “0” to “9” and “−” in a predetermined order on the 7-segment display. In the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, a big hit is meant when the stop symbol when the variable display ends is "0" to "9", and a shift is signified when "-". That is, “0” to “9” are special symbol jackpot symbols, and “−” is a special symbol missing symbol. In this example, the probability that the display result of variable display is a big hit in each of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is the same probability, for example, 2/630 (= 1/315). Note that the probability that the display result of variable display is a big hit in the special symbol display 8a may be different from the probability that the display result of variable display is a big win in the special symbol display 8b. The probability (for example, 3/630) that the display result of variable display on the symbol display 8b is a big hit is more than the probability (for example, 2/630) that the display result of variable display on the special symbol display 8a is a big hit. You may make it high.

  The special symbol may be a plurality of digits. That is, the special symbol display 8a and / or the special symbol display 8b is a multi-digit number such as “0” to “99” in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp a specific stop symbol (for example, a big hit symbol). (It may be configured to variably display information (identification information: for example, numerals, Roman letters, etc.) that can identify each other, not limited to numerals.) In this case, the stop symbol when the variable display is ended on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is a combination of specific symbols (not limited to one, and the specific symbol combination is not a combination of the same symbols) )) Means a big hit, and when a combination of symbols other than a specific symbol combination means a loss, that is, a specific symbol combination is a special symbol jackpot symbol and a specific symbol combination Other symbol combinations may be used as special symbols.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 8a and the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 8b may be different identification information. Further, the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol variably displayed on the second decorative symbol display unit 9b may be different identification information. For example, the special symbols variably displayed on the special symbol display 8a may be Arabic numerals (also referred to as arithmetic numerals), and the special symbols variably displayed on the special symbol display 8b may be Roman numerals. Alternatively, the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a may be a Chinese numeral, and the second decorative symbol variably displayed on the second decorative symbol display unit 9b may be an alphabet. In this case, the jackpot symbol (first specific display result) of the special symbol indicator 8a and the jackpot symbol (second specific display result) of the special symbol indicator 8b are different from each other (specifically, the special symbol). The jackpot symbol of the indicator 8a is a predetermined Arabic numeral, and the jackpot symbol of the special symbol indicator 8b is a predetermined Roman numeral. It looks different but is not essentially different. Similarly, the jackpot symbol (first specific result) of the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the jackpot symbol (second specific result) of the second decorative symbol display unit 9b are different from each other, but both are big hits. Although it looks different, it is not essentially different.

  Moreover, in this example, the normal symbol start memory | storage display 41 is comprised by LED. Further, the normal symbol display 10 and the game state lamp 25 are constituted by lamps, and the variable display device 9 is constituted by an LCD. The decorative symbols (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol) are displayed by one display area, and eleven decorative symbols “0” to “9” and “−” are used. Then, when the stop symbol of the decoration symbol becomes “0” to “9”, “big hit” is suggested (sometimes simply referred to as “big hit”), and when it becomes “−”, “missing” is suggested. (It may be simply called “out”).

  Further, in this example, when a predetermined transition condition (also referred to as a first transition condition) is satisfied, specifically, the special symbol at the time of stopping in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is a specific jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol; For example, in the case of an odd number of symbols, the probability that the probability change state (high probability state: the display result of variable display of identification information will be the first specific display result and the second specific display result after the jackpot gaming state has ended is normally set This is an advantageous state for the player, that is, an improved state (a state in which the probability improvement control is performed) as compared to the state. In the probability variation state, for example, the probability of the next big hit is about 10/630, and is increased to about 5 times that in the normal state (about 2/630).

  In this example, the probability (probability rush rate) that is a probability change big hit (a big hit that controls the probability improvement after the end of the big hit gaming state when a specific big hit symbol is derived and displayed) is reduced by half The Further, the probability improvement control is continued until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied (for example, until it is determined that the probability variation state is terminated).

  Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined transition condition (also referred to as a second transition condition) is satisfied, specifically, when the special symbol at the time of stopping in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is not a specific jackpot symbol (Non-probable symbols: for example, even symbols) has a variable display period for variable display of identification information a predetermined number of times after the jackpot gaming state has ended (third special gaming state; compared to the normal state). This is an advantageous state for the player in a state of shortening (a state in which the time is controlled). In this example, the probability of being a non-probable variable big hit (in this example, a big hit that is time-controlled after the big hit gaming state is finished) is set to one half.

  In this embodiment, it is controlled to either a probabilistic big hit that controls the probability after the end of the big hit gaming state or a non-probable big hit that controls for a short time after the big hit gaming state ends. After the end of the game, you may be allowed to control the normal state without time-shortening control. A plurality of types of non-probable variation big hits with normal big hits to be controlled may be provided. When there are multiple types of non-probable big hits, for example, the probability of being a short hit big hit when the big hit is set to 1/4, and the probability of a normal big hit when the big hit is set to 1/4 Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, for example, the number of start winnings per unit time is increased (in this example, the number of game balls entering the start winning opening 14 is increased) as compared to a state where the time reduction control is not performed. The special symbol change time (variable display period) in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is shortened. Therefore, in the short time state, compared to the normal state, the number of times the special symbol change display is executed by the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b per unit time is increased, and as a result, a big hit occurs per unit time. The probability of performing is increased compared to the normal state. In order to increase the number of times that the start winning is generated per unit time, for example, control for increasing one or both of the opening time and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 as compared with the normal state, the normal symbol You may make it perform control of 1 or arbitrary combinations among the control which shortens the fluctuation | variation time in the display 10, the control which raises the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, etc.

  In the time-shortening control, a predetermined time-shorting end condition is satisfied (for example, the total number of special symbol variable display times executed by the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b after the end of the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). ) Until it reaches ()). Then, the time reduction control is ended when the time reduction end condition is satisfied.

  In this embodiment, when a probability change big hit is reached, control is performed so that a probability change state with a time reduction control (probability change short state), that is, a state in which the probability improvement control and the time reduction control are executed after the big hit gaming state ends. Then, when the time reduction end condition is satisfied before the probability variation end condition is satisfied, the time reduction control for continuing the probability improvement control is ended. That is, in this example, when the probability variation big hit, the control is performed to the probability variation state with the time reduction control (probability variation short state; first special game state), and the time reduction termination condition is established before the probability variation termination condition is established. Transition control is performed to a probability change state (probability non-time reduction state; second special game state) that does not involve time reduction control. Also, if the probability variation end condition is satisfied before the time reduction end condition is satisfied, the time reduction control is continued and the probability improvement control is ended. That is, in this example, when the probability variation big hit is reached, control is made to a probability variation state with time reduction control (probability variation short state; first special game state), and when the probability variation termination condition is satisfied before the time variation termination condition is satisfied Transition control to the time-short state (third special game state) is performed.

  It should be noted that after controlling to the short time state of the probability change, the short time end condition may not be satisfied until the probability change end condition is satisfied. In this case, when the probability variation end condition is satisfied, the probability improvement control and the time shortening control may be terminated and the transition control to the normal state may be performed, or when the probability variation end condition is satisfied, the time shortening control is continued. On the other hand, the probability improvement control may be terminated and the transition control to the short time state may be performed.

  In addition, as the probability variation big hit, there are provided multiple types of probability variation big hits, namely, a probability variation short-term hit which is controlled to a short time at probability variation after the big hit gaming state and a probability variation non-short time big hit which is controlled to a probability variable non-time-short state after termination of the big hit gaming state. Also good. In the case of having multiple types of probability variation big hits, for example, when the big hit is made, the probability of being a big hit at probability variation is set to 1/4, and when the big hit is made, the probability of being a probability variable non-time big hit is a quarter. It is good. When a predetermined number of times of variable display is performed, when it is determined that a random time is used to determine whether or not to establish the time-shortening end condition, it is determined that the time-shortening control is to be satisfied. The upper limit may be set until variable display is executed).

  Thus, the first transition condition and the second transition condition are satisfied according to the display result of the special symbol. In other words, if the big hit symbol (probability variation symbol) corresponding to the first transition condition and the big hit symbol (non-probability variation symbol) corresponding to the second transition condition are provided as the big hit symbol of the special symbol, One of the jackpot symbol corresponding to the first transition condition and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the second transition condition is derived and displayed. Further, as described above, the special symbol display unit 8a and the first decorative symbol display unit 9a also stop-display the first decorative symbol jackpot symbol, and the special symbol display unit 8b stops and displays the special symbol jackpot symbol. Sometimes, the second decorative symbol display unit 9b also stops the big hit symbol of the second decorative symbol.

  In this example, in the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b, a predetermined big hit is performed regardless of whether or not the first transition condition is satisfied and whether or not the second transition condition is satisfied. Stop displaying symbols. That is, when the first transition condition is satisfied, the process of always deriving and displaying the first combination (for example, the probability variation symbol) as the big hit symbol of the ornament symbol (first ornament symbol, second ornament symbol) is not performed. In addition, when the second transition condition is satisfied, the process of always deriving and displaying the second combination (for example, non-probable variation) as the big win symbol of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol) is not performed. Accordingly, the second combination can be derived and displayed even when the first transition condition is satisfied, and the first combination can be derived and displayed even when the second transition condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is difficult to grasp whether or not the first transition condition is satisfied and whether or not the second transition condition is satisfied even when the stop symbol of the first decoration symbol and the second decoration symbol is visually recognized.

  Also in the effect symbol display section 9c, a predetermined big hit symbol is stopped and displayed regardless of whether or not the first transition condition is satisfied and whether or not the second transition condition is satisfied. That is, when the first transition condition is satisfied, the process for deriving and displaying the third combination (for example, the probable variation symbol) is not necessarily performed as the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol. In addition, when the second transition condition is satisfied, the process of always deriving and displaying the fourth combination (for example, the non-probable variation symbol) is not performed as the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol. Accordingly, the fourth combination can be derived and displayed even when the first transition condition is satisfied, and the third combination can be derived and displayed even when the second transition condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is difficult for the player who is visually recognizing the effect symbol display unit 9c to determine whether the first transition condition is satisfied and whether the second transition condition is satisfied based on the stop symbol of the effect symbol.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display unit 10 is variably displayed. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a time-shortening control, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and control for increasing the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is also executed. .

  Next, the reach mode (reach) will be described. The reach aspect in this embodiment is that variable display (fluctuation display) is performed for effect symbols that have not yet stopped when the effect symbols that have been stopped in the effect symbol display portion 9c constitute part of the jackpot symbol. And all or part of the effect symbols are in a state of being variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  In this example, the effect symbols variably displayed in the left, middle, and right display areas in the effect symbol display unit 9c are stopped and displayed in the order of left, right, and center. Then, in the left / middle / right display area in the effect symbol display unit 9c, the left / right display area is stopped and displayed with the same effect symbol that is a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, left / right In the display area “7” is stopped and displayed), the middle display area is still in variable display (variable display), and the left, middle, and right display areas in the effect symbol display portion 9c. All or some of the symbols are variably displayed (variable display) in synchronism while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the left, middle and right display areas of the effect symbol display portion 9c). The reach mode (reach) is a state in which variable display (variable display) is performed in a state where all or a part (for example, left and right display areas) are always in the same pattern.

  Further, in the reach mode (reach), an effect different from normal is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach mode (reach) in the effect symbol display unit 9c are referred to as reach effects. Further, in the reach mode (reach), a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a background display mode of the variable display device 9 (for example, Background color, etc.) may be changed.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, the basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the program (game control microcomputer 60), and signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switches 13a and 14a, and the count switch 23 are supplied to the basic circuit 53. Are provided with an input driver circuit 58 for supplying to the motor, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and a solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53. .

  The switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start opening switches 13a and 14a, and the count switch 23 may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. Each of the start port switches 13a and 14a and the count switch 23 for performing the winning detection is also a winning detecting means. Note that the winning detection means may be configured to collectively detect the respective game balls that have won separately a plurality of winning openings. In addition, even if a pass gate such as the gate switch 32a is used, if a prize ball is to be paid out, a game ball enters the pass gate is a prize, and a switch ( For example, the gate switch 32a) becomes a winning detection means.

  Further, according to the data given from the basic circuit 53, the jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot, the effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning balls used to start the variable display of the special symbol, the probability changing information indicating that the probability variation has occurred. An information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as to an external device such as a hall computer is mounted. The information output circuit 64 outputs an information output signal to an external device such as a hall computer via an information terminal board (only the reference numeral is shown in FIG. 2) 34 provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Information corresponding to each of the special symbol displays 8a and 8b may be output as the information output information, or information obtained by collecting the special symbol displays 8a and 8b may be output.

  The basic circuit 53 includes a game control microcomputer 60 and an I / O port unit 57. The game control microcomputer 60 is realized by a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game control) program, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, and a CPU 56 for performing a control operation in accordance with the program. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 60. That is, the game control microcomputer 60 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 55. For this reason, the ROM 54 may be externally attached. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be built in the game control microcomputer 60.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 60 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 60 will be executed (or processed) hereinafter. The game control microcomputer 60 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control microcomputer 60 includes a normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41, special symbol displays 8a and 8b, a first start memory display 17, a second start memory display 19, and a game. Display control of the status lamp 25 is performed.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the power supply of the backup power supply is disabled). At least data corresponding to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control microcomputer 60 (special symbol process flag (first special symbol process flag, second special symbol process flag), state data (probability change flag, time reduction flag described later) Etc.) are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control microcomputer 60 is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power failure or the like is restored. is there.

  A power supply board (not shown) is a board for generating a DC power supply (DC30V, DC24V, DC12V, DC5V) obtained by rectifying and smoothing an AC power supply (AC24V). Further, the power supply board backs up (holds) the storage contents of the RAM of each of the boards 31, 37, and 80 while the drive power is not supplied to the CPUs of the main board 31, the payout control board 37, and the effect control board 80. ) Backup power is supplied to each of the substrates 31, 37, and 80 for storage. The power supply board monitors a DC power supply (for example, DC 30 V), and outputs a power-off signal when it detects that the DC power supply has become a predetermined voltage or less. Then, when the power-off signal is output from the power supply board, the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 perform processing for backup.

  In this example, a direct current power supply (DC 30 V in this example) is monitored as power supply monitoring means for detecting whether or not the supply of power is stopped (power is cut off). Exemplified what outputs a power-off signal when it is detected that the voltage is below a predetermined voltage, but is not limited to this, monitoring the presence or absence of a full-wave rectified waveform in the middle of converting alternating current (AC24V) to direct current, A power-off signal may be output when the waveform cannot be detected for a predetermined period. That is, the object to be monitored is not limited to the voltage, and may be a full-wave rectified waveform or a half-wave rectified waveform as long as it can detect that the power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reduced.

  Further, in this example, a power off signal is input from the input ports on the main board 31 and the payout control board 37, and a backup process is executed when it is determined that the power off signal is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a power-off signal may be input to the NMI terminal and a process for backing up in a non-maskable interrupt process may be executed. Also, the power interruption signal is input to the NMI terminal, the power interruption flag is set according to the input of the power interruption signal, the state of the electric interruption flag is monitored by the timer interrupt process or the main process, and the electric interruption flag is If set, a process for backing up may be executed.

  Further, the power supply board monitors a DC power supply (for example, DC30V), and when it detects that the DC power supply becomes a predetermined voltage or higher, outputs a power supply signal to a ball hitting device that hits and fires a game ball. . This power supply signal is continuously output when the DC power supply is equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage, and when the power supply signal is input, the game ball can be launched by the ball striking device. A power signal output from the power board is supplied to a launch motor (not shown) via a touch sensor board (not shown) in the ball hitting device. Note that the power signal output from the power board is not supplied to the launch motor via the touch sensor board when the player is not operating the hitting operation handle 5 (when the player is not touching the hitting operation handle 5). The player is supplied to the firing motor via the touch sensor substrate in a state where the player operates the hitting operation handle 5 (in a state where the hitting operation handle 5 is touched). When a power supply signal is input to the launch motor, the launch motor rotates to hit a game ball with a predetermined member and launch the game ball toward the game area 7. Further, the touching of the hitting operation handle 5 by the player is detected by a touch sensor mounted on the touch sensor substrate. Then, the detection signal from the touch sensor and the power signal from the power board are input to the AND circuit on the touch sensor board, and the power signal is output from the AND circuit to the firing motor. Therefore, when the detection signal is not output from the touch sensor because the player does not touch the hitting operation handle 5, the driving of the firing motor is stopped.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer (also referred to as effect control means) 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 60 and responds to the effect control command. Display control of the variable display device 9 is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer. The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 101 including an effect control CPU and RAM (not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  In the effect control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and responds to a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31. The presentation control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 displays an LCD on a VDP (video display processor) 109 based on the production control command according to the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the production control command according to the second decorative symbol display unit 9b. The display control of the variable display device 9 using is performed.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the main board 31 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80, that is, in the direction of the input port 103 (in the direction from the input port 103 to the main board 31). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a signal direction regulating means (which does not allow a signal to pass). The effect control command and the effect control INT signal from the main board 31 may be input to the effect control board 80 via the relay board. In this case, the signal input from the main board 31 is used as the effect. A unidirectional circuit may be mounted as a signal direction regulating means that passes only in the direction toward the control board 80 (no signal is passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board). For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 101 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output driver 104. A bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line such as a write / read signal) that is input to and output from the production control microcomputer 101 is extended to the lamp driver board 35 via the bus driver 105. .

  In the lamp driver board 35, the bus input from the effect control microcomputer 101 is connected to the output port 352 via the bus receiver 351. A signal for driving each lamp output from the output port 352 is amplified by the lamp driver 354 and supplied to each lamp provided in the game frame such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. . In addition, a signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED driving circuit 355 and supplied to each LED provided in the game frame such as the prize ball LED 51 and the ball cut LED 52.

  In this embodiment, the lamps / LEDs provided in the game frame are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, data for controlling the variable display device 9, the lamp / LED, the speaker 27 (speaker left 27 </ b> L, speaker right 27 </ b> R), and the like are stored in a ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 101 controls the variable display device 9, the lamp / LED, the speaker 27, and the like based on the data stored in the ROM. Then, the lamp / LED is driven via the output port 352 mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and each driver or drive circuit. The effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 are independent boards, but are installed in a single box on the back of the gaming machine, for example.

  In the audio output board 70, the sound number data from the effect control board 80 is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 by a digital signal processor, for example, via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates a signal (a signal representing voice, sound effect, etc.) corresponding to the read data, and outputs the signal to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27 (speaker left 27L, speaker right 27R).

  In this embodiment, the signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are output by the unidirectional communication in the direction from the production control microcomputer 101 to the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70. The microcomputer 101 and the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 may be transmitted by bidirectional communication (communication in which a response signal is transmitted from the signal reception side to the transmission side).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 60 (peripheral circuits such as the CPU 56 and the ROM 54 and RAM 55; also referred to as game control means) on the main board 31. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level (DC power supply becomes a predetermined voltage or higher), the gaming control microcomputer 60 starts main processing after step S1. . In the main process, the game control microcomputer 60 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6). The interrupt mode 2 is an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the game control microcomputer 60 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device. Is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (not shown) input via the input port only once (step S7). When ON is detected in the confirmation, the game control microcomputer 60 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S14).

  If the clear switch is not in the on state, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area of the RAM 55 (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S8). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the game control microcomputer 60 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  When it is confirmed that there is a backup, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area based on the output of the power-off signal from the power supply board, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the game control microcomputer 60 inverts the value of each bit in the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum. Then, the data is stored in the backup RAM area, and “55H” is set in the backup flag area.

  In this example, checksum data is created and a backup flag is set as a backup process based on the output of a power-off signal from the power supply board, and power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. This is sometimes confirmed, but not limited to this, the process of clearing the output port in the backup process, the process of monitoring whether the power state has been restored (the process of returning at the momentary power failure) ) May be executed. Further, the processing order is not limited to the present embodiment.

  If the check result is normal, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state and the control state of the electric component control means such as the production control microcomputer 101 to the state when the power supply is stopped. It performs (step S10). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the game control microcomputer 60 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). Further, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer corresponding to the special symbol indicator 8a, a special symbol process flag corresponding to the special symbol indicator 8a (first special flag) Symbol process flag), special symbol buffer corresponding to the special symbol indicator 8b, special symbol process flag corresponding to the special symbol indicator 8b (second special symbol process flag), payout command storage pointer, flag in the winning ball, out of ball Work area setting processing for setting an initial value to a flag, a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a payout stop flag, is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). As an initialization command, an initial display of the variable display device 9 (for example, an initial design of the first design displayed on the first design display 9a and a second design displayed on the second design display 9b). There are a command indicating the initial symbol (for the effect control board 80), a command for instructing turning off the prize ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 52, and the like.

  Then, a CTC register provided in the game control microcomputer 60 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. (Step S19). Display random numbers are random numbers used for determination or determination related to variable display of special symbols such as random numbers for determining variation patterns and random numbers for reach determination described later. Display random number update processing generates random numbers for display. This is a process of updating the count value of the counter for doing this. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). In a game control process described later, when the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  Note that when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited. The display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are also executed in the timer interrupt process described later. This is to avoid competing with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of step S17 or step S18, and a counter value for generating a display random number during the timer interrupt processing or a counter count value for generating an initial value random number If updated, the continuity of the count value may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt disabled state is set during the processing of step S17 and step S18.

  When the timer interruption occurs, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control processes of steps S21 to S34 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switches 13a and 14a, the count switch 23, etc. via the input driver circuit 58, and their states. A determination is made (switch process: step S21).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S22). The game control microcomputer 60 further performs processing to update the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update processing, display random number update processing: step S23, S24).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: Determines whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied (for lottery determination)
(3) Random 3: Determine a special symbol that generates a big hit (for big hit symbol determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Whether to reach when no big hit is generated (in this example, reach variation pattern table described later (normal condition reach variation pattern table, probability variation non-short state reach variation pattern table) , Whether or not variable display based on reach time variation pattern table for short-time control is executed) (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)
Random 2 takes a value in the range of 0-49. The gaming control microcomputer 60 increases the probability when, for example, random 2 matches one predetermined value (probability change end determination value) in the probability change state (probability change short state and probability change non-time short state). It is determined that the control is to be terminated. That is, the probability variation end condition is satisfied. Therefore, in this example, the probability variation end condition is satisfied (probability puncture) with a probability of 1/50.

  Note that the probability of satisfying the probability variation end condition may be varied depending on the predetermined condition. For example, a determination value table (for example, a determination value table in which one probability variation end determination value is set) with a low probability of satisfying the probability variation end condition (probability of difficult variation puncture) and a probability of satisfying the probability variation end condition are high ( A decision value table (for example, a decision value table in which two or more probability change end decision values are set) is selected according to a predetermined condition, and the selected decision value table and a random 2 value are It may be determined whether or not to end the probability improvement control based on the above. In this case, the probability variation termination condition is established with a probability of 1/50 or 1/25 depending on the determination value table used. By configuring in this way, the state of the gaming machine can be controlled to a plurality of types of states, so it can be interested in the player other than whether it will be a big hit and whether it will be a promising big hit, The interest of the player can be improved.

  Examples of conditions for changing the probability of satisfying the probability variation end condition include, for example, the number of executions of the variable symbol special display executed by the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b after the big hit gaming state, and the special symbol when the big hit is reached. It is good also as the kind of jackpot symbol of. Specifically, using the judgment value table that is unlikely to be punctured when the variable display executed by the special symbol displays 8a and 8b after the big hit gaming state is less than a predetermined number (for example, 51 times). It is determined whether or not the probability improvement control is to be ended, and if the number of executions of the variable display executed by the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b after the jackpot gaming state is over a predetermined number, a determination value table that is likely to be punctured with certainty. Whether or not to end the probability improvement control may be determined using. Further, when a predetermined probability variation symbol (for example, “3” and “7”) is derived and displayed as a big hit symbol on the special symbol indicator 8a or the special symbol indicator 8b, it is determined that the probability variation puncture is difficult after the big hit gaming state ends. It is determined whether or not the probability improvement control is to be ended using the value table, and a probability variation symbol different from a predetermined probability variation symbol as a big hit symbol on the special symbol indicator 8a or the special symbol indicator 8b (for example, “1”, When “5” and “9”) are derived and displayed, it may be determined whether or not the probability improvement control is to be ended using a determination table that is less likely to be punctured after the big hit gaming state.

  Also, in this case, the probability change ends by changing the background image or background color of the variable display device 9 or the character displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c according to the difference in the probability of establishing the probability change end condition. You may make it alert | report to a player the probability of satisfying conditions.

  In step S22 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 60 uses (1) jackpot determination random number, (2) lottery determination random number, (3) jackpot symbol determination random number, And the counter for generating the random number for determination per ordinary symbol of (6) is counted up (1 addition). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In this example, when determining whether or not to make a big hit with the special symbol display 8a and when determining whether or not to make a big hit with the special symbol display 8b, a random number for random determination (random 1) Are commonly used, but a configuration may be provided in which a counter for updating the jackpot determination random number corresponding to each of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is provided. Further, in order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (8) are also used.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the first special symbol process (step S25). In the first special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. In the first special symbol process, a setting process of a command (effect control command) for the effect control board 80 is also executed. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. The first special symbol process process is a process for executing the special symbol display 8a.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the second special symbol process (step S26). In the second special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Further, in the second special symbol process, a command (effect control command) setting process for the effect control board 80 is also executed. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Note that the first special symbol process is a process related to the special symbol display 8b.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs normal symbol process processing (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 10 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are executed. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 has the effect control command related to the display control of the first symbol display unit 9a set in the first special symbol process and the second ornament set in the second special symbol process. An effect control command related to display control of the symbol display unit 9b is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitted (decorative symbol command control process: step S28). In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the decorative symbol command control process, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer as an output port for outputting the effect control command data. An effect control INT signal indicating that a command is transmitted is output.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer from the information output circuit 64 (step S29).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switches 13a and 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the number of award balls is indicated on the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to detection of winning based on one of the start port switches 13a, 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command is output. The payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  Then, the gaming control microcomputer 60 executes a test terminal process which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine (step S31). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (solenoid output processing: step S32). In order to bring the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 20 into an open state or a closed state, the solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16 and 21 in accordance with a drive command.

  The game control microcomputer 60 uses the game state display control data for controlling the lighting of the game state lamp 25 in accordance with the game state such as the probability change state (probability change short state, probability change non-short state) and the time change state. A status indicator control process for setting the status display control data in the output buffer is performed (step S33). Here, a driving signal is output to the gaming state lamp 25 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, and lighting control of the gaming state lamp 25 is performed according to the gaming state.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the first start-winning memory number and the second start-winning memory number (step S34). In the storage process, the lighting state of the first start memory display 17 that displays the first start prize memory number and the second start memory display 19 that displays the second start prize memory number are updated, and the first start prize memory The process which transmits the production | presentation control command which shows the number and 2nd start winning memory | storage number is performed. The effect control microcomputer 101 updates and displays the start memory display unit 18 based on the reception of the effect control command indicating the first start prize memory number and the second start prize memory number.

  Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S36). With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the interrupt is performed in the main process. If the flag indicating that the occurrence has occurred is set, the game control process may be executed in the main process.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a first special symbol process process program executed by the game control microcomputer 60. The first special symbol process shown in FIG. 7 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. As described above, in the first special symbol process, the process related to the special symbol display 8a is executed, and any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed according to the internal state (first special symbol process flag). Do.

  First special symbol normal processing (step S300): Wait until the special symbol display 8a can start variable symbol special display. When the special symbol variable display can be started, the first start winning memory number is confirmed. If the first start winning memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the special symbol display 8a is a big hit. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): A variable symbol display result of the special symbol indicator 8a, that is, a special symbol stop symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.

  First variation time setting process (step S302): A variation pattern is determined according to the value of random 4, variation time in the variation pattern (variable display period: display result is derived and displayed after variable display is started (stop display) ) Is determined as the variable symbol variable display time on the special symbol display 8a. Also, a first variation time timer that measures the variation time of the determined special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  First special symbol variation process (step S303): The special symbol display unit 8a displays the variation of the special symbol. When the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, specifically, when the first variation time timer has timed out, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S304 when the out-of-sequence symbol is derived and displayed. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305.

  First special symbol deviation stop process (step S304): The special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 8a is stopped, and the off symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, a first symbol stop command for instructing stop of the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  First special symbol jackpot stop process (step S305): The special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 8a is stopped and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, a first symbol stop command for instructing stop of the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Next, a first jackpot display start command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 for instructing execution of a display to start the jackpot gaming state. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S306.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which does not transmit a 1st symbol stop command in a 1st special symbol off symbol stop process and a 1st special symbol big hit stop process. In this case, the effect control board 80 sets the fluctuation time in the first fluctuation timer based on the first fluctuation pattern command from the main board 31, and updates the first fluctuation timer to thereby update the first decoration symbol display unit 9a. The first decorative symbol in FIG. 5 is independently monitored, and when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a is stopped. do it.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S306): Control for opening the large winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to open the special winning opening. In addition, the process timer sets the execution time of the special winning opening opening process. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S307.

  Processing during opening of the special winning opening (step S307): Control for sending the presentation control command displayed when the special winning opening is opened to the production control board 80, processing for confirming the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S306, and if all rounds are completed, the internal state shifts to step S308. Update to do.

  Big hit end process (step S308): Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 101 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Specifically, a first non-specific big hit end display command indicating that the non-probable big hit is ended or a first specific big hit end display command indicating that the non-probable big hit is ended is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 60, when performing the first special symbol process, detects the start opening switch (first switch) for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 13 provided in the game board 6. If the (1 start opening switch) 13a is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 13 is generated (step S311), a first start opening switch passing process (step S312) is performed. Then, the state of the special symbol display 8b is confirmed (step S313). Specifically, when the value of the second special symbol process flag indicates “1” to “4”, that is, the second special symbol normal process (corresponding to the first special symbol normal process of the second special symbol process). Process) to the second special symbol deviation stop process (the process corresponding to the first special symbol deviation stop process of the second special symbol process) (step S313; N), the value of the first special symbol process flag In response to this, any one of the above-described steps S300 to S308 is executed. On the other hand, when the second special symbol process flag indicating the control state of the second special symbol process is confirmed and the value of the second special symbol process flag indicates “5” to “8”, that is, the second special symbol big hit When the stop process (the process corresponding to the first special symbol jackpot stop process of the second special symbol process process) to the jackpot end process (the process corresponding to the jackpot end process of the second special symbol process process) is indicated (step S313) Y), the process is terminated.

  The state in which the value of the second special symbol process flag indicates “1” to “4” means that the special symbol indicator 8b is shifted to the special symbol indicator 8b after the processing for starting variable display of the special symbol indicator 8b is performed. Is a state in which the value of the second special symbol process flag indicates “5” to “8”. The state where the big hit symbol is derived from when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol indicator 8b. This is the state until the jackpot gaming state based on the derived display is completed. Further, in step S313, it is determined that the value of the second special symbol process flag indicates “5” to “8” and the first special symbol process is terminated, so that the special symbol display 8b receives a big hit symbol. The process related to the variable display of the special symbol display 8a is interrupted until the jackpot gaming state based on the derivation display of the jackpot symbol is terminated.

  In the state where the process related to the variable display of the special symbol display 8a is interrupted based on the value of the second special symbol process flag being "5", the elapsed time in the variable symbol special display is not measured. That is, the process ends without subtracting the first variation time timer. Specifically, during the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8a, in other words, when the first special symbol process flag has a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process, the first symbol If it is determined in step S313 of the special symbol process process that the second special symbol process flag has become “5”, the process ends without executing the first special symbol variation process. As described above, in the first special symbol variation process, the process for measuring the elapsed time in the variable display of the special symbol indicator 8a (the process of subtracting the first special symbol process timer) is executed. By ending the process without executing the process, the elapsed time in the variable display of the special symbol display device 8a is not measured (the first special symbol process timer is not subtracted).

  In addition, when the process related to the variable display of the special symbol display 8a is interrupted based on the value of the second special symbol process flag being “5”, the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8a is performed. Does not start. Specifically, if it is determined in step S313 of the first special symbol process processing that the second special symbol process flag is “5”, the special symbol display 8a starts variable display of the special symbol. In other words, since the first special symbol process is terminated without executing the first special symbol normal process to the first variation time setting process, the variable symbol display on the special symbol indicator 8a is not started.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when processing related to one special symbol display (in this example, the special symbol display 8a) is executed (in this example, when the first special symbol process is executed). When the state of the other special symbol indicator (in this example, the special symbol indicator 8b) is confirmed, and the big special symbol indicator is derived and displayed on the other special symbol indicator (this example is the second special symbol process flag) When the value becomes “5”), the processing related to one special symbol display (in this example, steps S300 to S305 of the first special symbol process) is interrupted, so the other special symbol display is performed. It is possible to digest the change time of the variable display being executed in the vessel to the maximum extent. Also, without delaying the start of variable display on one special symbol display, variable display can be executed on one special symbol display until the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol display. It is possible to make it difficult for a person to grasp that the display result of variable display on the other special symbol display device is a big hit.

  When the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol indicator is terminated (in this example, when the second special symbol process flag becomes a value indicating “0”). Since the process related to one special symbol display is resumed, it is possible to prevent the big hit symbol from being derived and displayed on a plurality of special symbol displays at the same time. For example, if a big hit gaming state based on the fact that a big hit symbol is derived and displayed on a plurality of (two in this example) special symbol displays, a large amount of prize balls can be obtained in a short time, This is not desirable because there is a risk that the player's gambling will be unnecessarily high. According to the above-described example, it is possible to prevent the player's gambling feeling from being raised more than necessary.

  The processing related to one special symbol display that was interrupted in response to the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol on the other special symbol indicator is a big hit based on the fact that the jackpot symbol was derived and displayed on the other special symbol indicator. Specifically, the game state is resumed when the value of the other special symbol process flag becomes “0” based on the end of the gaming state. Specifically, the special symbol variable display can be started on one special symbol display device, and the elapsed time measurement in the special symbol variable display is restarted. In this way, by determining the state of the other special symbol display by the special symbol process flag, immediately after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol display Processing related to one special symbol display can be resumed.

  In addition, in the state where processing related to one special symbol display is interrupted in response to the derivation display of the jackpot symbol on the other special symbol indicator, the one special symbol indicator is stopped and displayed. Alternatively, the special symbol variable display may be continuously executed. Specifically, when the value of the second special symbol process flag becomes “5” during the execution of the first special symbol variation process, the special symbol display 8a shifts to the symbol (in this example, “−”). It may be displayed, or when the value of the second special symbol process flag becomes “5” during execution of the first special symbol variation process, the special symbol variable display is continuously performed on the special symbol indicator 8a. You may make it perform.

  In the first start port switch passing process (step S312), the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether or not the first start winning memorized number has reached 4, which is the maximum value, and the first start winning memorized number becomes 4. If not, the first start winning memory number is increased by 1 (specifically, the count value of the first starting winning counter for counting the first start winning memory number is incremented by 1), and each of the random numbers for jackpot determination etc. Random numbers are extracted and stored in a storage area (special symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the first start winning memory number. Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. In this example, random 1 to random 5 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG. 6 in the first start port switch passing process. In the first start port switch passing process, at least random 1 to random 3 may be extracted, and random 4 and random 5 may be extracted by the time when the determination process using the random number is executed.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 8, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  The variation pattern shown in FIG. 8 is commonly used as the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display 8a and the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display 8b. Whether it is a variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display 8a (whether it is a variation pattern related to variable display of the first decoration symbol in the first decoration symbol display unit 9a) or a variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display 8b Whether it is a variation pattern related to variable display of the second decorative symbol in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b is distinguished by MODE data of the first byte in the 2-byte configuration effect control command.

  In this example, each variation pattern of the special symbol is different from various production modes, such as whether it is out of play, whether it is a big hit, whether it is reach, and the reach mode when reaching, etc. Multiple types are prepared according to the state. In this example, the reach effect is performed using the effect symbol display unit 9c that performs variable display of the effect symbols. It should be noted that the main board 31 determines whether or not to perform a notice effect to notify the player that the jackpot symbol will be derived and displayed (may be a case where the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed; Also good. In this case, the main board 31 may further determine the effect mode when the notice effect is performed.

  The “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve a reach mode. “Normal reach” is a variation pattern with a reach mode. “Reach A” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”. Further, the difference in reach mode means that a change mode (speed, rotation direction, etc.), a character, or the like of a different mode appears in the reach change time. For example, in “normal”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in “reach A”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different speeds and directions of change is realized.

  Further, “reach B” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach” and “reach A”. Furthermore, “normal fluctuation” includes “normal fluctuation (normal)” which is a fluctuation pattern of a normal fluctuation time and “normal fluctuation (normal fluctuation (short fluctuation time)) which is a fluctuation pattern shorter than a normal fluctuation time (very short fluctuation time). Short) "and" normal fluctuation (long) "which is a fluctuation pattern of a fluctuation time longer than the normal fluctuation time (extremely long fluctuation time). The “short reach variation” is a variation pattern in which the display result is in the reach state, but the reach time of the identification information is extremely short without performing the reach effect. Note that “normal reach”, “short reach fluctuation”, “reach A”, and “reach B” may or may not be a big hit.

  Although not shown in FIG. 8, in addition to the reach effect, a change pattern including the presence or absence of execution of another specific effect such as the presence or absence of a re-change effect may be included. Further, FIG. 8 illustrates a part of the variation pattern, but actually, various combinations of variation patterns such as reach modes and display results are prepared.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table (HT) used in this example. FIG. 9 shows a normal state variation pattern table (normal state HT; normal state deviation variation pattern table (TH) and normal state reach variation pattern table (TH) used when the gaming state is a normal state. TR), normal state big hit time variation pattern table (TA)), and when probability improvement control is executed but time-shortening control is not being executed, that is, when the gaming state is a probabilistic non-time-shortening state Fluctuation pattern table for probability variation non-short-time state (HT for probability variation non-short-time state; Fluctuation pattern table for probability variation non-short-time state (KH), Reach-time variation pattern table for probability variation non-short-time state (KR), and Probability variation non-short-time state Big hit time variation pattern table (KA)) and when time-shortening control is being executed, that is, the gaming state is short-time state or short-time state Fluctuation pattern table for time reduction control (HT for time reduction control; fluctuation pattern table for time reduction control (JH), reach fluctuation pattern table for time reduction control (JR), and big hit hour fluctuation pattern table for time reduction control (JA)) and a forced processing variation pattern table (forced processing HT) used when executing forced processing described later. The variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 54 in the main board 31.

  As the normal state variation pattern table, the normal state variation pattern table (TH) used when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol diverges from the special symbol variable symbol display result. Is a normal state reach fluctuation pattern table (TR) used when the reach mode appears, and a normal state big hit fluctuation pattern table (when the display result of variable symbol special display becomes a big hit ( Three types of TA) are prepared in advance.

  Also, as the variation pattern table for the probability variable non-short-time state, the variation pattern table (KH) for probability-variable non-short-time state used when the display result of variable display of special symbols is out of order, the variable pattern table of special symbol variable display Probability change used when the display result of the variable display of the special variable non-short-time state and the variable display of the special symbol is a big hit. Three types of non-time-short state big hit hour variation pattern tables (KA) are prepared in advance.

  In addition, as the variable pattern table for time reduction control, the variable time display pattern for time reduction control (JH), which is used when the display result of variable symbol special display is out of sync, the display result of variable symbol special display is lost. However, the reach fluctuation pattern table (JR) for short time control used when the reach mode appears, and the big fluctuation pattern for short hit control for short time control used when the display result of the variable symbol special display is a big hit. Three types of tables (JA) are prepared in advance.

  In each variation pattern table, the variation pattern number shown in FIG. 8 is associated with the comparison value to be compared with the random 4 extracted value. FIG. 9 shows the selection probability of the variation pattern. For example, in the fluctuation pattern table for the normal state, all 150 comparison values are set for the fluctuation pattern 1, and the fluctuation pattern 1 is selected with a probability of 150/150 (that is, 100%). Further, for example, in the normal state reach variation pattern table, 95 comparison values are allocated to the variation pattern 3, and the variation pattern 3 is selected with a probability of 95/150.

  Since there are comparison values assigned to variation patterns that are not explicitly shown in FIG. 8, only a partial comparison value allocation state is shown in FIG. 9, but in reality, it is assigned to each variation pattern table. The total number of comparison values obtained is 150 (same as the update range of random 4). Moreover, the allocation state of the comparison value shown in FIG. 9 is an example, and it may be allocated to another state. Each variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 54. That is, nine types of variation pattern tables are provided and stored in the ROM 54. Then, when determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern number associated with the comparison value of the same value as the random 4 extracted value is selected and selected using the variation pattern table according to the gaming state. The variation pattern number is determined as the variation pattern.

  Further, the normal state deviation pattern table (TH) is configured to always select “normal variation (normal)” of the variation pattern 1 having a normal variation time (in this example, 10 seconds). However, in the first variation time setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 has a shortened variation time shorter than the normal variation time in accordance with the number of first start winning memories (for example, the number of first start winning memories is three or more). Change to “normal fluctuation (short)” of fluctuation pattern 2 having (in this example, 1 second). Similarly, in the process corresponding to the first variation time setting process of the second special symbol process, the number of second start winning memories is larger than the normal variation time (for example, the number of second starting prize memories is 3 or more). The variation pattern 2 having a short shortened variation time (1 second in this example) is changed to “normal variation (short)”. The variation pattern 2 is changed according to the total number of the first start winning memory numbers and the second start winning memory number (for example, the total of the first start winning memory numbers and the second start winning memory numbers is 4 or more). You may do it.

  In the variation pattern table during forced processing, all 150 comparison values are set in the “normal variation (long)” of variation number 29, and the variation pattern 29 is selected with a probability of 150/150 (ie, 100%). Is done. The forcible processing described later is executed when it is determined that the special symbol display is a big hit when the variable display of the special symbol is started on one special symbol display. This is a process of deciding not to determine whether or not the display result of the special symbol display is a big hit. In other words, it is determined that the game is forcibly lost without determining whether or not to make a big hit, which is disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, in this example, when executing the forcing process, the variable determined to be forcibly deviated by determining a variation pattern with a long variation time as a variation pattern of one special symbol display device at a high rate. This prevents an unnecessary increase in the number of executions of display, and does not cause extreme disadvantage to the player. In this example, the forcing process variation pattern table is configured so that a variation pattern having a long variation time is always selected when the forcing process is executed. The forcing process variation pattern table may be configured to select a long variation pattern at a high rate.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol normal process (step S300). In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms the value of the first start winning memory number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the first start winning counter is confirmed.

  If it is determined in step S51 that the first start winning memorized number is “0” (step S51; Yes), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first start winning memory number is not “0” in step S51 (step S51; N), the game controlling microcomputer 60 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first starting winning memory number = 1. Each random number value is read and stored in the first random number storage buffer of the RAM 55 (step S52). Then, the value of the first start winning memory number is reduced by 1, and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the first start winning counter, and each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first start winning memorized number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is set to the first start winning counter. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of winning prizes stored = n-1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the first start winning memorized number are extracted is always the order of the first starting winning memorized number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is supposed to match. That is, in this example, every time a variable display start condition (for example, the previous variable display end) is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted. Therefore, the order in which the random number values are extracted is specified. be able to.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S54). The “second jackpot flag” is a flag indicating that the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8b is a jackpot. If the second jackpot flag is not set, that is, if it is not determined that the display result of the variable display in the special symbol display 8b is a jackpot (step S54; N), the game control microcomputer 60 determines the probability. It is confirmed whether or not the improvement control is being performed, specifically, whether or not a probability variation flag described later is set (step S55).

  When the probability variation flag is set (step S55; Y), it is determined whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied before executing the jackpot determination in steps S60 and S61 described later (steps S56 to S57). ; Probability punk lottery). If the probability variation flag is not set (step S55; N), the process proceeds to step S60. In this embodiment, every time variable display is started on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the probability variation punctured lottery for determining whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied is executed. The probability variation punctured lottery may be executed every time (for example, every 5 variable display executions), or after the probability improvement control is started, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b can be changed a predetermined number of times. The probability variation punk lottery may not be executed until the display is executed. For example, after the probability improvement control is started, specifically, when the probability change big hit and the jackpot gaming state is finished, the probability change time short state is controlled, and then the fifth and tenth times until the probability change end condition is satisfied. , Fifteenth,..., Each time the variable display is executed five times, the probability variation puncture lottery (the processing of steps S56 to S57) may be executed, or after the probability improvement control is started, the special symbol display 8a , 8b, the probability variation puncture lottery is controlled not to be executed until 25 times of variable display is executed, and every time the variable display is started or when a predetermined number of times of variable display is started when the 26th and subsequent variable display is started. Probabilistic puncture lottery may be executed. As a result, the probability improvement control can be continuously executed at least a predetermined number of times, and the probability variation termination condition is satisfied in a state where the number of executions of the variable display is extremely small despite the probability improvement control being executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from moving to the normal state, and the player is not discouraged more than necessary.

  If the probability change flag is set (step S55; Y), the game control microcomputer 60 reads the random number for random determination (random 2) from the storage area (step S56), and whether or not the probability change end condition is satisfied. That is, it is determined whether or not the read random 2 value matches the probability variation end determination value (step S57). If they match (step S57; Y), the probability variation flag is reset and the probability improvement control is performed. At the same time, the driving signal for the left side of the gaming state lamp 25 is stopped and the gaming state lamp 25 on the left side is controlled to be turned off (step S59). If the probability variation end condition is not satisfied in step S57, that is, if the read random 2 value does not match the probability variation end determination value (step S57; N), the process proceeds to step S60.

  In this way, when the variable display of the special symbol is started on the special symbol display 8a, if the probability variation end condition is satisfied based on the value of random 2, the probability improvement control is performed by resetting the probability variation flag. The lottery based on the low probability state is executed in the jackpot determination in step S61. If the random 2 value read in step S56 does not coincide with the probability change end determination value (step S57; N), the game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal for the left side of the game state lamp 25, for example. The output state is maintained, and the lighting state of the game state lamp 25 on the left side is maintained. When the probability variation end condition is satisfied in step S57, the probability variation flag indicating that the probability improvement control is performed is reset, while the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction control is performed is not reset. Therefore, if the time reduction end condition is not satisfied when the probability variation end condition is satisfied in step S57, that is, if the time reduction flag is set, the shift control is performed to the time reduction state, and the time reduction control is continuously executed. For example, the output state of the driving signal located on the right side of the game state lamp 25 is maintained, and the lighting state of the game state lamp 25 on the right side is maintained.

  In this example, the lighting state of the game state lamp 25 is updated when the probability change end condition is satisfied, but it may be one of the effect means (for example, the speaker 27, the variable display device 9, the frame lamps 28a to 28c, etc.). , A plurality of them may be used) to notify the player that the probability improvement control has ended. In addition, the gaming state lamp 25 is controlled in lighting depending on the gaming state. However, since the player is generally paying attention to the contents of the variable display device, the gaming state lamp 25 is aware of the change of the gaming state lamp 25. hard. That is, it becomes difficult to grasp whether or not the state is controlled to improve the probability, so that it is difficult to stop the game. It should be noted that when the probability variation end condition is satisfied, the effect means may be used to notify the player that the probability improvement control has ended, and in this case, the player can be prevented from feeling distrust.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 reads the jackpot determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step S60), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S61). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot if the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S62; Y), the game control microcomputer 60 sets a first big hit flag (step S63). The “first big hit flag” is referred to in step S70 described later. That is, the first big hit flag is a flag indicating that the display result of the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display 8a is a big hit.

  The jackpot determination value to be compared with the jackpot determination random number read in step S60 is different between the special symbol display 8a and the special symbol display 8b. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number updated by one counter is commonly used in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. For this reason, if the jackpot determination values are the same, the game is executed under the same conditions on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, and there is a possibility of fraud. Specifically, when the game is executed under the same conditions on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the big hit on the other hand is a big hit on the other side, and there is a possibility that the big hit timing may be realized by the sensory device or the like. In the present embodiment, the possibility of fraud can be reduced by varying the jackpot determination value. Two special counters corresponding to each of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b may be provided, and the initial value of each counter may be made different so that the big hit determination random number may be updated. Since the symbol displays 8a and 8b can prevent a big hit at the same timing, a common big hit determination value may be used. Further, the same jackpot determination value may be included when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when probability improvement control is performed).

  Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S64). Further, in step S61, the big hit probability at the time of high probability (in this example, 10/630) or the low probability taking into account whether or not the probability variation flag is set, that is, whether or not the probability improvement control is performed. Judgment is based on the big hit probability of time (in this example, 2/630). Specifically, if the probability variation flag is set, the determination is made with the jackpot probability at the high probability (specifically, the determination is made using the high probability jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance). If the probability variation flag is not set, the determination is performed with the jackpot probability at the low probability (specifically, the low probability jackpot determination table in which the number of jackpot determination values is set smaller than the high probability jackpot determination table) To determine).

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 60 determines that the second big hit flag is set in step S54, that is, the variable display display result on the special symbol display 8b is a big hit. If so (step S54; Y), the forcible processing flag is set (step S65), whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied (step S55 to step S59), and whether or not to win (step S65). The process proceeds to step S64 without executing steps S60 to S63). That is, if it is determined that the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display 8b is a big hit, whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied when the variable display is started on the special symbol display 8a and A process for updating the first special symbol process flag and starting the variable symbol variable display on the special symbol indicator 8a without determining whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special symbol display is a big hit. Make it executable.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the variable display that is a big hit is being executed on one of the special symbol displays (it may be the time when it is decided to start the variable display that becomes a big hit) ) Is not determined whether or not the other special symbol display is a big hit, the big hit flag corresponding to the other special symbol display is not set, and the variable display of the other special symbol display is displayed. As a result, the subsequent processing is executed on the assumption that it is determined to be out of place. Thus, it is possible to prevent the big hit gaming state from being generated at the same time due to the big win symbols being derived and displayed on the plurality of special symbol displays at the same time. Also, when the variable display that is a big hit is executed on one special symbol display (may be when it is decided to start the variable display that becomes a big hit), the other special symbol indicator It is determined not to determine whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied. After the end of the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed on one special symbol display, a probability change flag and / or a short time flag are newly set. When the variable display is being executed, useless processing such as determining whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied on one of the special symbol displays is not executed. The compulsory processing flag is a flag indicating that it is determined to be off by not determining whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied and whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display is a big hit. is there.

  In this embodiment, when a variable display that is a big hit is being executed on one special symbol display (may be a time when it is decided to start a variable display that will be a big hit). The other special symbol display does not determine whether or not to make a big hit, but the other special symbol display determines whether or not to make a big hit when the start condition is satisfied and makes a big hit If a determination is made, it may be changed to a determination result of losing, or the random number value for losing the jackpot determination is determined as a losing random value before determining whether or not the other special symbol display will be a big hit. You may make it change to (random number values other than jackpot determination value). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is set when it is determined in step S62 that the big hit flag is set. If the big hit flag is set, the process proceeds to step S64, and the second big hit flag is set. If not, the process may proceed to step S63, or may be changed to a big hit determination random number that is out of place if the second big hit flag is set when the big hit determination random number is read in step S60. Good.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result as to whether or not to win. Specifically, when it is determined in step S61 that a big hit is made and the first big hit flag is set (step S70; Y), the big hit symbol stored in the first random number storage buffer is determined. The jackpot symbol is determined according to the value of the random number for use (random 3) (step S74). By determining the jackpot symbol, it is determined whether it is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit. If it is a probable big hit (step S75; Y), the probable change preliminary flag is set (step S76), and the first probable big hit designation command is used as a judgment result command for notifying the production control microcomputer 101 of the judgment result of the variable display. The corresponding command transmission table address is set in the pointer (step S77). On the other hand, if it is not a probable big hit (step S75; N), the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first non-probable big hit designation command is set in the pointer as a determination result command (step S78).

  Further, if it is determined in step S61 that the game has been missed and the first big hit flag is not set (step S70; N), the reach determination module is executed to determine whether or not to reach ( Step S71). The reach determination module is a program that determines to reach when the reach determination random number (random 5) matches a predetermined reach determination value. If the reach determination random number is determined to reach, the first reach flag is determined. Is set. The game control microcomputer 60 determines whether or not to reach in the subsequent processing based on whether or not the first reach flag is set. Next, the game control microcomputer 60 determines “−” as the miss symbol (step S72), and sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first miss designation command as the determination result command to the pointer (step S73). .

  In this embodiment, if it is determined in step S61 that the game is not in place, or if it is determined in step S54 that the second big hit flag is set and step S61 is not executed. In step S72, the predetermined symbol is determined to be one of the missing symbols, but it may be determined as one of a plurality of types of missing symbols. For example, you may make it determine in any one of the predetermined | prescribed several types of detachment symbols using the random symbol for losing symbol determination. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first variation time setting process (step S79).

  A determination result command indicating the determination result of the pre-determination by the game control microcomputer 60 (for example, the first probable variable jackpot designation command set in step S77, the first non-probable variable jackpot designation command set in step S78, set in step S73) The determination result command such as the first deviation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28). The production control microcomputer 101 determines a stop symbol of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display unit 9a based on the received determination result command. In this embodiment, a combination of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols for the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol is used regardless of whether the first transition condition is satisfied and whether the second transition condition is satisfied. In order to derive and display any one of the jackpot symbols, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot will be a jackpot by the determination result command, and if it is a jackpot, the first and second symbols are displayed. The jackpot symbol is determined as any one of a plurality of types of combinations as a jackpot symbol.

  The first special result (for example, the same odd number) corresponding to the establishment of the first transition condition (corresponding to the probability variation symbol in the special symbol indicator 8a) as the big symbol symbol of the first ornament symbol in the first ornament symbol display unit 9a A combination of symbols) and a first non-special result (for example, a combination of the same even number of symbols) corresponding to the establishment of the second transition condition (corresponding to a non-probable variable symbol in the special symbol display 8a). In this case, when the first probability variable jackpot designation command is received, the first special result is determined as the variable display display result of the first decorative symbol display unit 9a, and the first non-probable variation jackpot designation command is determined. May be determined as the first non-special result as the variable display display result of the first decorative symbol display section 9a. The second special result (for example, the same odd number) corresponding to the establishment of the first transition condition as the jackpot symbol of the second decorative symbol in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b (corresponding to the probability variation symbol in the special symbol indicator 8b) A combination of symbols) and a second non-special result (for example, a combination of the same even symbols) corresponding to the establishment of the second transition condition (corresponding to a non-probable variable symbol in the special symbol display 8b). In this case, when the second probability variable jackpot designation command is received, the second special result is determined as the variable display display result of the second decorative symbol display unit 9b, and the second non-probable variation jackpot designation command is determined. May be determined as the second non-special result as the variable display display result of the second decorative symbol display unit 9b.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the first variation time setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation time setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 determines whether or not the forcible processing flag is set (step S80a). If the forcible processing flag is not set (step S80a; N), whether or not a big hit and reach are determined, whether or not probability improvement control is performed, whether or not time reduction control is performed, Accordingly, it is determined which of the variation pattern tables shown in FIG. 9 is to be used (step S80b). Specifically, whether the first big hit flag is set, whether the first reach flag is set, whether the probability change flag is set, and whether the hourly flag is set Accordingly, it is determined which of the variation pattern tables shown in FIG. 9 is to be used. When the first reach flag is set, the first reach flag is reset after determining the variation pattern table.

  Next, when the time reduction flag is set (step S81), the game control microcomputer 60 subtracts 1 from the time reduction counter (step S82). When the time reduction counter reaches 0 (step S83; Y), the time reduction flag is reset (step S84). That is, the time-shortening control is ended, the driving signal for the right side of the gaming state lamp 25 is stopped, and the gaming state lamp 25 on the right side is controlled to be turned off (step S85). If the hour / hour flag is not set or if the hour / hour counter is not 0 in step S83, the process proceeds to step S90. If the time counter is not 0 in step S83, the game control microcomputer 60 maintains the output state of the drive signal for the right side of the game state lamp 25, for example. The gaming state is determined by state data (probability change flag, time reduction flag) described later.

  In this example, the process of selecting the variation pattern table according to the gaming state indicated by the state data (for example, whether or not the time reduction flag is set and whether or not the probability variation flag is set) and the like (see step S80b) The process of updating the state data according to the determination result as to whether or not the time-saving end condition is satisfied (specifically, the process of resetting the time-saving flag, see steps S83 and S84) is performed by a series of processes. . Further, when the special symbol display 8a starts variable display of the special symbol, specifically, when the first variable time setting process is executed, when the short-time end condition is satisfied (step S83; Y). The time reduction flag is reset (step S84). Therefore, after selecting the variation pattern table according to the gaming state indicated by the state data when the first variation time setting process is started, it is determined whether or not the short-time end condition is satisfied, and the short-time end condition is satisfied Sometimes before the state data is updated (the time flag is reset), the process corresponding to the first variation time setting process of the first special symbol process of the second special symbol process (see steps S80b and S90) The variation pattern is not determined based on the variation pattern table for time reduction control. In other words, the time reduction flag is reset when variable display in which the time reduction end condition is satisfied is started. Therefore, for example, in the variable display in the special symbol display 8b that is executed after the time reduction end condition is satisfied in the 100th variable display, the time reduction control variation pattern table is selected, and the variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. Therefore, the variation display selected by the 100th variable display causes a difference in the number of variable displays performed on the other special symbol display, so that the player The game machine can be controlled at a value close to the design value without causing any disadvantage.

  Further, in this example, when the time reduction control is being performed (when the time reduction flag is set), the lighting state of the game state lamp 25 on the right side is continuously maintained, and the effect means (for example, the speaker 27, the variable display device) 9, one or a plurality of frame lamps 28a to 28c may be used), and the control mode is controlled in a mode different from that in the case of not performing the time reduction control. Then, when the short-time end condition is satisfied, the lighting state of the game state lamp 25 is updated, and the control state of the effect means is returned to the normal mode. At this time, you may make it alert | report that a time reduction control is complete | finished to a player using a production | presentation means. If the probability change end condition is not satisfied when the time reduction end condition is satisfied, that is, if the probability change flag is set, the lighting state of the game state lamp 25 on the left side is continuously maintained, and the probability change non-time reduction state is maintained. Control transition to In addition, the control mode of the production means may be controlled in the same mode as when the time control is not performed even when the time control is being performed, but as described above, the special symbol display is displayed by the time control as compared to other game states. Since the variation time of the special symbol executed by the device is shortened, it is easy for a player who is paying attention to the variable display device to know that the time-shortening control has been completed.

  When the probability improvement control and the time reduction control are performed, the same control as that in the time reduction state is executed. On the other hand, when only the probability improvement control is executed, the special symbol display is used as in the normal state. Since the variation time of the special symbol to be executed is not shortened and the rendering means is controlled in a normal manner, it is difficult to grasp whether the probability improvement control is performed by not notifying that the probability variation end condition is satisfied. become. In other words, if the probability variation end condition is established before the time variation termination condition is established in the probability variation time short state, the probability improvement control is terminated, but the time enhancement control is continuously executed, so that the probability improvement control is terminated. If it is difficult to grasp and the probability variation end condition is satisfied in the probability variation non-short-time state, the probability improvement control is terminated and the control similar to the normal state is continuously executed, so the probability improvement control is terminated. It is difficult to grasp this.

  In this example, it is controlled to the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state as a non-probable big hit, and to the short-time state of the probable change after the big hit gaming state as a probabilistic big hit, it is controlled to the short-time state of the probability change It becomes difficult to grasp what is being done. In addition, it may be configured to control to the normal state after the big hit gaming state as the non-probable big hit, and to be controlled to the probabilistic non-short-time state after the big hit gaming state as the probable big hit, and in this case, after the big hit gaming state ends This makes it difficult to grasp the game state of the player and makes it difficult for the player to stop the game. In addition, as the probability variation big hit, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability variation short-and-large hit to be controlled to the probability variation non-short-time state, the probability variation non-short-to-short hit to be controlled to the non-probability non-short-time state, By adopting a configuration including a plurality of types of big hits that are controlled to the normal state, it becomes more difficult to grasp the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Note that the process of determining whether or not the short-time end condition is satisfied (steps S81 to S85) may be executed before executing the process of selecting the variation pattern table (see step S80b). That is, after executing the process for determining whether or not the short-time end condition is satisfied (steps S81 to S85), the process for selecting the variation pattern table according to the gaming state indicated by the state data (see step S80b) is performed. May be. In this case, a process of selecting a variation pattern table according to the gaming state indicated by the state data by setting a value that is one greater than the predetermined number of time reductions in the time reduction counter (see step S80b). It can be set to the same number of times as when executing the process (step S81 to step S85) for determining whether or not the time reduction termination condition is satisfied after the execution.

  If the forcible processing flag is not set in step S80a (step S80a; Y), the forcible processing variation pattern table is selected (step S80c), and the process proceeds to step S90. As described above, in the forcible processing variation pattern table, all 150 comparison values are set in the “normal variation (long)” of the variation number 29. Thus, in this example, when the forcible processing flag is set, that is, based on the fact that the display result of the special symbol display unit 8b is determined to be a big hit, the display of the special symbol display unit 8a is displayed. If it is decided not to determine whether or not the result is a big hit, it is decided to make a difference, and a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time is selected at a high rate. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of executions of the variable display determined to be forced out of use from being increased unnecessarily, and not to cause an extreme disadvantage to the player.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 uses FIG. 8 based on the variation pattern table selected in steps S80b and S80c and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) stored in the first random number storage buffer. It is determined which of the shown variation patterns is to be used (step S90). In this example, the variation time of the special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Note that after the variation time is determined, a variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns. In step S90, if the variation pattern table selected in step S80b and / or step S80c is a big hit hour variation pattern table, the variation pattern depends on the type of big hit (either non-probable big hit or probable big hit). May be determined.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the address of the command transmission table of the determined variation pattern designation (first variation pattern command) in the pointer (step S91), and the special symbol determined in step S90. The variation time data indicating the variation time is set in the first variation time timer and measurement of the variation time is started (step S92), and the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a is started (step S93). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step S95). The first variation pattern command set in step S91 is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28).

  In this embodiment, a control command from the game control microcomputer 60 to the effect control microcomputer 101 is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 through eight signal lines of effect control signals D0 to D7. An effect control INT signal signal line for transmitting a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. A control command from the main board 31 to another electric component control board (the payout control board 37 in this embodiment) is also transmitted through eight signal lines and one INT signal signal line.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  Then, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the production control microcomputer 101, the production control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers the capture of production control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 101 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol variation process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the forced termination flag is set (step S100). The forcible end flag is a flag for instructing the end of the suspended variable display when the variable display on one of the special symbol indicators is interrupted. When the forced termination flag is set (step S100), the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol deviation stop process (step S105). .

  As a result, when it is determined that the display result of the variable symbol display on the special symbol display unit 8b is a big hit, the determination is made whether or not the display result of the special symbol display unit 8a is a big hit. In the variable display decided to be performed, the variable symbol display on the special symbol indicator 8a is interrupted when the big symbol symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol indicator 8b, and the special symbol indicator 8a is terminated when the big symbol game state ends. The control for ending the variable display without resuming the variable display is executed. In other words, when the forcible processing flag is set, variable display that is out of place is executed, so that when the big hit gaming state ends, the variable display of the special symbol display 8a is resumed until the variable time elapses. By executing variable display, useless variable display is executed, and the operating efficiency (the ratio of big hits per unit time) decreases. As described above, in the variable display that is decided not to determine whether or not the display result of the special symbol display 8a is a big hit, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8b. In particular, when the big hit gaming state based on the end of the variable display of the special symbol display 8a is resumed without executing the variable display of the special symbol display 8a, it is possible to suppress a decrease in operating efficiency.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step S101), and when the first variation time timer times out, that is, the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display 8a. (Step S102; Y), it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set, that is, whether or not the display result of the current variable display is a big hit (step S103). Is set (step S103; Y), the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol jackpot stop process (step S104), and the first jackpot flag must be set. If (step S103; N), the process proceeds to step S105.

  The first special symbol jackpot stop process is a process for causing the special symbol display 8a to stop display the jackpot symbol, and the first special symbol shift stop process causes the special symbol display 8a to stop display the shift symbol. Process. As described above, in the present embodiment, as a process for stopping and displaying the special symbol, the process for stopping and displaying the big hit symbol (special symbol big hit stopping process) and the process for stopping and displaying the special symbol (special symbol deviation stopping process) are performed. Because it is provided individually, the state of the other special symbol display, specifically, by checking the special symbol process flag (first special symbol process flag, second special symbol process flag) related to the other special symbol indicator It is possible to discriminate whether or not the process of stopping and displaying the big hit symbol is executed or not.

  In this example, when the special symbol process is executed, the special symbol process flag related to the other special symbol indicator is confirmed, and the value of the special symbol process flag stops and displays the big hit symbol (special symbol big hit stop processing) ) And the display control of one special symbol display is interrupted by grasping that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed when the value corresponds to), or that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (step S313; Y). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the big hit symbol from being derived and displayed on a plurality of special symbol displays at the same time.

  On the other hand, if the first variation time timer has not timed out (step S102; N), the process is terminated without updating the value of the first special symbol process flag. When the first special symbol process is executed next by ending the processing without changing the value of the first special symbol process flag from the value corresponding to the first special symbol variation processing, the first special symbol variation is performed again. Processing will be executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol deviation stop process (step S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol off stop processing, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits an effect control command (first symbol stop command) instructing to stop the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a. Is performed (step S111). Further, the game control microcomputer 60 stops and displays the shifted symbol on the special symbol display 8a (step S112). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S113).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol big hit stop process (step S305) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol jackpot stop process, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits an effect control command (first symbol stop command) instructing the stop of the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a. Is performed (step S121). Further, the game control microcomputer 60 stops and displays the jackpot symbol determined based on the random number 3 on the special symbol display 8a (step S122).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 resets the first jackpot flag (step S123), and performs a process of transmitting an effect control command (first jackpot display start command) instructing execution of start display of the jackpot gaming state. (Step S124). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S125).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S308) executed when the jackpot game is ended. In the jackpot end process, the game control microcomputer 60 sends a first jackpot end display command (first specific jackpot end display command, first non-specific jackpot end display command) for instructing notification that the jackpot gaming state is to end. Transmit (step S131).

  The big hit end display command is a case where a probable big hit based on the fact that the probable variable symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8a (first specific big hit end display command), and the non-probable variable symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8a. A non-probable big hit (first non-specific big hit end display command) is provided. In step S131, one of the effects control board 80 is determined based on whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit. Send to. The first jackpot end display command is an effect control command for instructing execution of end display of the jackpot gaming state. In this example, it is not notified whether the probability improvement control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state (in this example, whether the probability change time-short state is controlled). Then, when the first specific jackpot end command and the first non-specific jackpot end command are received, the production control microcomputer 101 displays a message such as “See you again!” To notify that the jackpot gaming state is to end. . In addition, when the first specific big hit end command is received, it may be notified whether or not it is controlled to a short time state with a certain rate at a predetermined rate. For example, when the first specific big hit end command is received, “ You may make it alert | report that probability improvement control is performed by displaying such as "it is a sure change?".

  In addition, when the first big hit end display command (first specific big hit end command, first non-specific big hit end command) is received, it may be notified that the control is performed in the time-saving state. In addition to the display, the number of time reductions may be notified, for example, “100 time reductions!” Or the like may be displayed. Further, it may be notified whether or not the probability improvement control is performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state according to the first jackpot end command. For example, based on the reception of the first specific jackpot end command, It may be displayed such as “There are times!” And “Maybe!” May be displayed based on the reception of the first non-specific big hit end command.

  Next, when the probability variation reserve flag indicating that the probability variation is a big hit is set (step S132; Y), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag (step S133), and sets the probability variation reserve flag. Reset (step S134), the process proceeds to step S139. By setting the time reduction flag and the probability change flag in step S133, the above-described probability improvement control and time reduction control are performed, and the transition control to the probability change time reduction state is performed.

  On the other hand, if the probability variable reserve flag is not set (step S132; N), that is, if it is a non-probability large hit, the time reduction flag is set, while the probability variable flag is reset (step S135), the time reduction counter is set to the time reduction count ( In this example, 100 times) is set (step S136). If the forcible processing flag is set (step S137; Y), the forcible processing flag is reset and the forcible end flag is set (step S138). As described above, the forcible end flag is a flag for instructing the end of the interrupted variable display when the variable display on one of the special symbol indicators is interrupted. By setting the forced end flag in step S138, control for ending the variable display suspended in the special symbol display 8b without resuming is executed. If the forcible processing flag is not set in step S137 (step S137; N), the process proceeds to step S139.

  Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S139). By setting only the time reduction flag in step S135, only the time reduction control is executed without performing the probability improvement control, and the transition control to the time reduction state is performed.

  By setting the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, the game is controlled to be in the time reduction state in the subsequent game, and by resetting the probability change flag, the time reduction flag is set in the subsequent game. When the status flag is updated when it is determined that one special symbol display is a big hit (for example, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set if the probability variation big hit is set), the other special symbol display is performed. When the variable display is started without determining whether or not to win the game, the time counter is newly subtracted from the time counter, so there is a risk of disadvantage to the player. is there. In this embodiment, since the state flag is updated when the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one special symbol display, the determination that one special symbol display is a big hit is made. When the variable display is started without determining whether or not to make a big hit on the other special symbol display when it is made, the time counter is not subtracted, so that the player is not disadvantaged. Can be.

  In step S139, the first special symbol process flag is updated from the value corresponding to the jackpot end process (in this example, “8”) to the value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (in this example, “0”). By doing so, it is determined as N in the process corresponding to step S313 of the first special symbol process in the second special symbol process (step S26), and the subsequent processes can be executed. Similarly, the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the jackpot end process in the process corresponding to step S139 of the first jackpot end process in the second special symbol process (step S26) (in this example, “8”). To a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (in this example, “0”), it is determined as N in step S313 of the first special symbol process, and the subsequent processing can be executed. .

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of state data. As shown in FIG. 17, the status data is composed of 2 bits, and is used as a probability change flag indicating whether or not bit 0 is subjected to probability improvement control, and a time reduction flag indicating whether or not bit 1 is subjected to time reduction control. Used as In this example, when bit 0 (probability variation flag) is “0” (when the probability variation flag is reset), this means that probability improvement control is not being performed (normal control), and when it is “1” ( When the probability variation flag is set, this means that the probability improvement control is being performed. Also, when bit 1 (time reduction flag) is “0” (when the time reduction flag is reset), it means that time reduction control is not being performed (normal control), and when it is “1” (time reduction flag is When set, it means that the time is controlled. That is, when both the bit 0 and the bit 1 in the status data are “1”, it means that the probability improvement control and the time reduction control are executed simultaneously. Therefore, in this example, “change the gaming state indicated by the state data” means that the value of each bit constituting the state data is changed.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the second special symbol process (step S26), processing similar to the first special symbol process is executed according to the value of the second special symbol process flag. In a process for controlling the special symbol display 8a (first special symbol process), a part for performing a process based on the display control state of the special symbol display 8b (for example, a process based on the state of the second special symbol process flag). When applied to the process for controlling the special symbol display 8b (second special symbol process), the process based on the display control state of the special symbol display 8a (for example, the process based on the state of the first special symbol process flag) Will do. In addition, a timer, a flag, and the like used for controlling the special symbol display 8a are replaced with a timer, a flag, and the like used for controlling the special symbol display 8b. For example, the first big hit flag is the second big hit flag, the first reach flag is the second reach flag, the first special symbol process flag is the second special symbol process flag, and the first fluctuation pattern command is the second fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the first variation time timer is replaced with the second variation time timer.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the storage process (step S34) in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. The game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the count value of the first start winning prize counter is the same as the value read in the previous storage process (step S151). If they are the same, that is, if there is no change in the first start winning memorized number (step S151; Y), the process proceeds to step S156. On the other hand, if the count value of the first start winning counter is not the same as the value read in the previous storage process, that is, if the first start winning memorized number has changed (step S151; N), the first The lighting state of the start memory display 17 is updated (step S152), and the count value of the first start winning counter is stored in the first count value storage buffer of the RAM 55 (step S153). Then, the address of the first start winning memory number designation command transmission table corresponding to the first starting winning memory number is set in the pointer (step S154), and the command setting process which is a subroutine is executed (step S155). In step S151, whether or not there is a change in the number of first start prizes stored by comparing the count value of the first start prize counter stored in the first count value storage buffer with the count value of the first start prize counter. To determine.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the count value of the second start winning counter is the same as the value read in the previous storage process (step S156). If they are the same, that is, if the second start winning memorized number has not changed (step S152; Y), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the count value of the second start winning counter is not the same as the value read in the previous storage process, that is, if the second start winning memorized number has changed (step S156; N), the second The lighting state of the start memory display 19 is updated (step S157), and the count value of the second start winning counter is stored in the second count value storage buffer of the RAM 55 (step S158). Then, the address of the second start prize memory number designation command transmission table corresponding to the second start prize memory number is set in the pointer (step S159), and the command setting process which is a subroutine is executed (step S160). In step S156, whether the second start winning memorized number has changed by comparing the count value of the second start winning counter stored in the second count value storing buffer with the count value of the second starting win counter. To determine.

  By executing the command set process, an effect control command for designating the first start prize memory number and an effect control command for designating the second start prize memory number are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101. As described above, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101 is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the command set process, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer as an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and sends the command. An effect control INT signal indicating transmission is output.

  Through the above processing, when the first start winning memory number changes, an effect control command for designating the first start winning memory number is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101, and when the second start winning memory number changes, the effect An effect control command for designating the second start winning memory number is transmitted to the control microcomputer 101. The effect control microcomputer 101 responds to the effect control command for designating the first start prize memory number and the effect control command for designating the second start prize memory number received from the game control microcomputer 60. Update the display of.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 19, an effect control command whose MODE of the first byte is “80” is a variation of the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a corresponding to the special symbol indicator 8a. An effect control command (first variation pattern command) for designating a pattern, and an effect control command whose MODE of the first byte is “81” is displayed on the second decorative symbol display unit 9b corresponding to the special symbol display 8b. This is an effect control command (second variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the second decorative symbol that is variably displayed. Thus, in this embodiment, by changing the MODE of the first byte in the effect control command, the variation pattern command designated by the second byte EXT in the effect control command is changed to the first decorative symbol display unit 9a. And an effect control command corresponding to one of the second decorative symbol display portion 9b.

  The command 82XX (H) is a determination result command indicating the determination result of the prior determination in the special symbol display 8a by the game control microcomputer 60. The command 8200 (H) is an effect control command (first probability variable big hit designation command) for notifying that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol display 8a is a probability variable symbol. The command 8201 (H) is an effect control command (first non-probability variable jackpot designation command) for notifying that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol display unit 8a is changed to the non-probable variable design. The command 8202 (H) is an effect control command (first deviation designation command) for notifying that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol display unit 8a is to be the off symbol.

  The command 83XX (H) is a determination result command indicating a determination result of prior determination in the special symbol display 8b by the game control microcomputer 60. The command 8300 (H) is an effect control command (second probability variable big hit designation command) for notifying that the display result of variable display of the special symbol display 8b is a probability variable symbol. The command 8301 (H) is an effect control command (second non-probability variable jackpot designation command) for notifying that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol display 8b is changed to the non-probable variable design. The command 8302 (H) is an effect control command (second deviation designation command) for notifying that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol display device 8b is to be removed.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command for instructing to stop the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a. Command A100 (H) is an effect control command for instructing to stop the second decorative symbol variably displayed on the second decorative symbol display unit 9b.

  The command BXXX (H) is an effect control command that is sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first start prize memory number designation command) for designating the first start prize memory number, and C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second control prize memory number for designating the second start prize memory number). Second start winning memory number designation command). Commands D000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the variable display of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol and the display state of the variable display device 9 not related to the big hit game.

  The command D000 (H) is transmitted when the first start winning memorized number and the second start winning memorized number become 0, and after receiving the command on the effect control board 80, a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). ) An effect control command (demonstration start) instructing the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect on the variable display device (specifically, the effect symbol display unit 9c) 9 when the first variation pattern command is not received before the elapse of time. Command).

  The command E400 (H) is a command transmitted when the high probability state is changed to the low probability state, and the command E401 (H) is transmitted when the low probability state is changed to the high probability state. It is a command. It should be noted that the change from the high probability state to the low probability state or the low probability state to the high probability state may be recognized by the MODE data of the variation pattern command. The command E400 (H) and the command E401 (H) may not be used.

  In addition, even if it is a case where it does not mention in particular, each effect control command is for the display instruction | indication in the 1st decoration symbol display part 9a by changing MODE data, for example, or the 2nd decoration symbol display part 9b It is configured so that it can be distinguished whether it is for display instruction.

  When the production control microcomputer 101 of the production control board 80 receives the production control command described above from the game control microcomputer 60 of the main board 31, the display state of the variable display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 19. At the same time, the lamp / LED display state is changed, and if necessary, the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. Control commands other than the example shown in FIG. 19 are also transmitted from the game control microcomputer 60 to the effect control microcomputer 101. For example, the display state of the prize ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 52 and a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game are also transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 60 to the presentation control microcomputer 101.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 101 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 101. In the main process, an initialization process is first performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the start interval of effect control (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 101 proceeds to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 2 ms. That is, the effect control process is activated every 2 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process, but the effect control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis execution process: step S704). Next, the production control microcomputer 101 performs a first production control process (step S705). In the first effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the first decorative symbol display unit 9a is executed. To do. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs the second effect control process (step S706). In the second effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the second decorative symbol display unit 9b is executed. To do.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs effect execution processing (step S707). In the effect execution process, the process corresponding to the current control state (third effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect symbol display unit 9c is executed. And the process which updates a random number counter is performed (step S708). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

  Here, an effect control command reception process from the main board 31 will be described. In this embodiment, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 byte command receiving buffer) and other command storing areas for designating other variation patterns ( A buffer configuration such as (2 × 1 = 2 byte command reception buffer) may be used.

  An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to an interrupt terminal of the effect control microcomputer 101. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, the production control microcomputer 101 is interrupted. Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes effect control command reception processing in the interrupt processing. In the effect control command reception process, the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the received effect control command data in the reception command buffer indicated by the command reception number counter.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). As described above, the effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer. However, in the command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer. Check.

  In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S610). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer corresponding to the command reception buffer. The read pointer is a pointer indicating a command reception buffer in which an effect control command read by the effect control microcomputer 101 is stored. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S610; Y), the effect control microcomputer 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer corresponding to the read pointer (step S611). As described above, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration. Since 1-byte data is stored in each command reception buffer, an effect control command can be specified by data stored in two consecutive command reception buffers. In step S611, a received command is read by reading data from two consecutive command reception buffers. When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S612).

  If the received effect control command is the effect control command for designating the first variation pattern (step S613; Y), the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the first variation pattern data storage area ( A first variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the first variation pattern command has been received is set together with step S614) (step S615).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the second variation pattern (step S616; Y), the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the EXT data of that command in the second variation pattern data storage area ( A second variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the second variation pattern command has been received is set together with step S617) (step S618).

  In addition, if the received effect control command is the first probability variation jackpot designation command (step S619; Y), the effect control microcomputer 101 displays the first probability variation symbol display flag indicating that the first probability variation jackpot designation command has been received. Is set (step S620). If the received production control command is the first non-probable variable big hit designation command (step S621; Y), a first non-probable variable symbol display flag indicating that the first non-probable big hit designation command has been received is set (step S621). S622). If the effect control command received is the first deviation designation command (step S623; Y), a first deviation symbol display flag indicating that the first deviation designation command has been received is set (step S624). Based on these flags (first probability variation symbol display flag, first non-probability variation symbol display flag, first off-set symbol display flag), the effect control microcomputer 101 displays the first ornament symbol in the first ornament symbol display unit 9a. Determine the stop symbol.

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the first start winning memory number (step S625; Y), the effect control microcomputer 101 updates the display state of the start memory display unit 18 in the variable display device 9. (Step S626). If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the second start winning memory number (step S627; Y), the display state of the start memory display unit 18 in the variable display device 9 is updated (step S628).

  Further, when the reception command read in step S611 is another production control command, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a command reception flag corresponding to the reception command, and stores the reception command if necessary. (Step S629). FIG. 21 shows only a part of the command analysis process, but the same process is also executed for the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 corresponding to the second decorative symbol display unit 9b. For example, when a second probability variation big hit designation command is received, processing for setting a second probability variation symbol display flag and the like are also executed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first effect control process, any one of steps S801 to S804 is performed according to the value of the first effect control process flag. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the first effect control process, if the jackpot effect flag indicating that the effect is being performed during the execution of the jackpot gaming state is set (step S800; Y) ), And finishes the first effect control process without executing the following process. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the second effect control process (step S706), the same process as the first effect control process is executed according to the value of the second effect control process flag. In the process of controlling the first decorative symbol display unit 9a (first effect control process), the process based on the display control state of the second decorative symbol display unit 9b (for example, the process based on the state of the first variation pattern command reception flag). For the portion to be performed, when applied to the process for controlling the second decorative symbol display unit 9b (second effect control process), a process based on the display control state of the first decorative symbol display unit 9a (for example, a second variation pattern command) Processing based on the state of the reception flag) is performed.

  First decorative symbol normal process (step S801): It is confirmed whether or not the first variation pattern command reception flag is set. If the first variation pattern command reception flag is set, the production control microcomputer 101 executes a predetermined process, and then sets the value of the first production control process flag to a value corresponding to the first decoration symbol variation start process. Change to

  First decorative symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that variable display of the first decorative symbol is started in the first decorative symbol display unit 9a based on the storage information of the first variable pattern data storage area. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation process.

  First decorative symbol variation processing (step S803): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the first effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol stop process.

  First decorative symbol stop process (step S804): in response to the end of the first decorative symbol change time in the first decorative symbol display section 9a (specifically, in response to receiving the first decorative symbol stop command) The display of the first decorative symbol is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed. If the display result is a jackpot display result (display result suggesting jackpot; jackpot symbol), after setting the jackpot effect flag, the value of the first effect control process flag corresponds to the first decoration symbol normal process Change the value to

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 60, when the special symbol display is derived and displayed on the other special symbol display unit while the special symbol variable display is being performed on the one special symbol display unit, the one special symbol display unit is displayed. Stop measuring elapsed time on the display. In this example, an effect control process that sets a jackpot effect flag when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the other variable display unit corresponding to the other special symbol display and performs display control of one decorative symbol display unit. If the big hit effect flag is set when the process is executed, the effect control process is terminated without executing the process, and the measurement of the elapsed time of the variable display unit corresponding to one special symbol display is interrupted. To do.

  In this case, when the game control microcomputer 60 interrupts the measurement of the elapsed time in one special symbol display, the measurement of the elapsed time in the variable display unit corresponding to the one special symbol display is interrupted. It is also possible to transmit an effect control command instructing the effect control to the microcomputer 101 for effect control. In addition, in this example, when the measurement of the elapsed time of the variable display unit corresponding to one special symbol display is interrupted, specifically, one special symbol display is supported when the big hit effect flag is set. The variable display part displays the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display (for example, it is changing in small increments up and down and is not completely stopped), and the elapsed time of the variable display part according to one special symbol display is measured Specifically, when the big hit effect flag is reset, the variable display of the decorative symbols on the variable display unit corresponding to one special symbol display is resumed. The jackpot effect flag is reset based on receiving the jackpot end display command (specific jackpot end display command and non-specific jackpot end display command) in the jackpot end effect process (step S904) in the effect execution process (step S707). The

  The jackpot game is based on the fact that the variable display of one special symbol indicator is terminated when the big bonus symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol indicator, and the big bonus symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol indicator. The variable display start condition on one of the special symbol indicators may not be satisfied until the state ends. In this case, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol indicator, the variable symbol display on one special symbol indicator is terminated, the special symbol is stopped, and the special symbol indicator is supported. An effect control command indicating that variable display of the variable display unit is to be stopped is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101, and when the effect control command is received, variable display of the variable display unit corresponding to one of the special symbol displays The ornamental design may be stopped and displayed, or the effect control command for instructing the display of starting the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol display ( For example, when receiving a jackpot display start command), the variable display of the variable display unit corresponding to one special symbol display is terminated and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be.

  It should be noted that the control of the effect means may be continuously executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 so that the measurement of the elapsed time in the variable display unit corresponding to one special symbol display is not interrupted. In this case, there is a difference between the elapsed time measured by the game control microcomputer 60 and the elapsed time measured by the effect control microcomputer 101. Even if the time has elapsed, the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display unit is displayed in a swinging manner until the effect control command instructing the symbol stop is received from the gaming control microcomputer 60, and the process in one special symbol indicator is displayed. The game control microcomputer 60 is displayed in order to stop and display the decorative symbols when receiving the effect control command for instructing the symbol stop from the game control microcomputer 60 based on the fact that the variable time has elapsed after restarting the time measurement. And the production control microcomputer 101 can be synchronized. Can.

  Further, in this case, the off-line symbols are displayed in a swinging manner, so that the player is not confused. That is, in this embodiment, when it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol on the other special symbol display, when the variable display start condition is satisfied on one special symbol display (for example, In step S51 N and in step S54 Y), since it is not determined whether or not the display result of one special symbol display is a big hit, the variable display unit corresponding to one special symbol display The display result of is out of design. On the other hand, when it is decided to derive and display the jackpot symbol on the other special symbol indicator, when determining whether or not the display result of one special symbol indicator is a jackpot, There is a possibility that the jackpot symbol may be derived and displayed on the variable display unit corresponding to the special symbol display. Then, when the jackpot symbol is swayed and displayed on the variable display section corresponding to the special symbol indicator during execution of the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol indicator There is a possibility that the player may be confused because the relation between the big jackpot gaming state and the jackpot symbol displayed in a swinging manner by the variable display unit corresponding to one special symbol display cannot be grasped. In this example, since it is not determined whether or not the display result of one of the special symbol indicators is a big hit, the detachable symbol is displayed in a swinging manner on the variable display portion corresponding to one of the special symbol indicators. Will not be confused.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the first decorative symbol normal process (step S801) in the first effect control process shown in FIG. When the first decorative design normal process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the production control microcomputer 101 first checks whether or not the first variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the first variation pattern command reception flag is not set (step S811; N), the process ends. On the other hand, if the first variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811; Y), the first variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812), and the determination result command from the main board 31 is confirmed.

  Specifically, if the first deviation symbol display flag indicating that the first deviation designation command has been received is set (step S813; Y), the received first fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern with a reach mode. It is confirmed whether there is a reach variation pattern (step S814). If the received first variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step S814; Y), the first reach flag is set (step S815), and the first design symbol deviating symbol (in this example, “−”) is determined. (Step S816). If the received first variation pattern command is not the reach variation pattern (step S814; N), the process proceeds to step S816.

  On the other hand, if the first off symbol display flag is not set (step S813; N), the big hit symbol of the first decorative symbol is determined (step S817). Then, the production control microcomputer 101 updates the value of the first production control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process, and ends the process (step S818). In step S821, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation starting process, whereby the first decorative symbol variation starting process is executed in the next interrupt process.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a first decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) in the first effect control process shown in FIG. In the first decorative symbol variation start process, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a variation time corresponding to the first variation pattern command in the first dramatic time timer (step S831), and the first decorative symbol display unit 9a. The variable display of the first decorative design is started (step S832). Then, the first effect time timer is decremented by 1 (step S833), and a first decorative symbol variation flag indicating that variable display of the first decorative symbol is started is set (step S834). Thereafter, the value of the first effect control process flag (process flag) is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation process (step S835).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S803) in the first effect control process shown in FIG. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the effect control microcomputer 101 subtracts 1 from the first effect time timer (step S841). When the first effect time timer times out (step S842; Y), the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decoration symbol stop process (step S843).

  On the other hand, until the first effect time timer times out, the first effect control process flag (process flag) is not updated, and the first decorative symbol variation process is repeatedly executed. Specifically, if the first effect time timer has not timed out (step S842; N), the process ends without updating the value of the first effect control process flag.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a first decorative symbol stop process (step S804) in the first effect control process shown in FIG. In the first decoration symbol stop process, the production control microcomputer 101 receives an effect control command (first symbol stop command) for instructing to stop the first decoration symbol variably displayed on the first decoration symbol display unit 9a. It is confirmed whether or not (step S861). If the first symbol stop command has not been received (step S861; N), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the first symbol stop command has been received (step S861; Y), the first decorative symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by itself (the stop symbol determined in step S816 or S817 based on the determination result command). Control is performed (step S862). In this embodiment, the first design symbol variably displayed on the first design symbol display unit 9a in response to the reception of the first design stop command from the game control microcomputer 60 by the effect control microcomputer 101. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the presentation control microcomputer is not based on the fact that the presentation time timer has timed out without transmitting the first symbol stop command from the game control microcomputer 60. 101 may perform control to stop and display the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a.

  When the jackpot symbol is displayed in step S862, that is, when the first probability variation symbol display flag or the first non-probability variation symbol display flag is set (step S863; N), the production control microcomputer 101 Then, a big hit effect flag indicating that the big hit gaming state effect is executed is set (step S865), and the process proceeds to step S866.

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed at step S862 (when the off symbol is displayed), that is, when the first off symbol display flag is set (step S863; Y), the production control microcomputer 101 is displayed. The first off symbol display flag and the first reach fluctuation flag are reset (step S864), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol normal process (step S801) (step S866). ).

  In this example, even when the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a, the first special symbol process flag of the first special symbol process flag is displayed as in the case where the shifted symbol is derived and displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol normal process. By updating the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first ornament symbol normal process, the first ornament symbol normal process is executed the next time the first effect control process is executed. In this embodiment, the big hit effect flag is set when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a, and the subsequent processing is performed when the big hit effect flag is set in the first effect control process. Therefore, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the first decorative symbol normal process is not executed until the big hit effect flag is reset. Further, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes effect control during execution of the big hit gaming state in the effect execution processing (step S707) based on the fact that the big hit effect flag is set.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an effect execution process (step S707) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect execution process, any one of steps S901 to S904 is performed according to the value of the third effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Normal effect pre-processing (step S901): A process for starting variable display of effect symbols corresponding to one of the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command is performed. Specifically, based on the storage information in the first variation pattern data storage area or the storage information in the second variation pattern data storage area, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined and the process data is selected, and the effect symbol display unit 9c Then, control is performed so that variable display of the middle left and right effect symbols is started. Then, the third effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal effect processing.

  Processing during normal performance (step S902): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the fluctuation time has ended (specifically, the first symbol stop command or the second symbol stop) In response to receiving the command), the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. If the jackpot effect flag is set when displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the value of the third effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot effect process, and if the jackpot flag is not set, The third effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal effect pre-processing.

  Big hit effect processing (step S903): The effect control during execution of the big hit game state is performed. Specifically, the start display of the big hit gaming state, the control during the round execution in the big hit gaming state (for example, the display control such as the number of rounds is performed when receiving the presentation control command displayed when the big winning opening is opened). Then, when the jackpot end display command is received, the third effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S904): Control when the big hit game state is ended. For example, a display indicating that the jackpot gaming state is to be ended is performed based on the first specific jackpot end display command and the first non-specific jackpot end display command. Then, the third effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal effect pre-processing (step S901).

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data set for each variation pattern. The process data is composed of effect control execution data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values and effect control data (for example, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) are collected. The effect control data includes display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. In the display control execution data, data indicating the display state of the effect symbol display unit 9c during the effect symbol change period is set. For example, in the display control execution data 1, data indicating the display state of the effect symbol display unit 9c at the start of variable display is set. The lamp control execution data is set with data indicating the lamp / LED display state during the variation period of the effect symbol.

  For example, in the lamp control execution data 1, data indicating the lamp / LED display state at the start of variable display is set. In the sound number data, data indicating the sound output mode of the speaker 27 during the changing period of the effect design is set. When the timing for switching the display state (for example, the timing at which a new character appears in the performance symbol display unit 9c, the timing at which the lamp / LED is switched from the lighting state to the unlighting state) arrives during the variation period of the effect symbol, the effect control is performed. The microcomputer 101 controls the effect symbol display unit 9c, the lamp / LED display state, and the sound output state of the speaker 27 according to the effect control data set in the next effect control execution data in the process data. In the process timer set value, a time corresponding to the switching timing is set.

  Thus, the production control microcomputer 101 controls the production means (in this embodiment, the variable display device 9, the lamp / LED, and the speaker 27) based on the program and production control execution data stored in the ROM. A program related to the control of the plurality of presentation means is stored in the ROM mounted on the presentation control board 80. And ROM which stores those programs can be comprised as one ROM. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced. Of the production control execution data stored in the ROM, the process timer set value is shared. Therefore, the ROM capacity of the effect control board 80 can be reduced. Note that the effect control data may be one effect control data as long as the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data can be shared. Thus, in this embodiment, at least a part of the data related to the control of the plurality of rendering means can be stored in the same ROM.

  The process data shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, a plurality of types of effect design variation patterns are provided in accordance with each of the special design variation patterns, and process data is prepared in accordance with each of the design design variation patterns. Note that the variation pattern of the effect symbol and the variation pattern of the special symbol are different. However, the variation pattern of the effect design includes at least a variation pattern corresponding to each variation pattern shown in FIG. Specifically, there are provided a plurality of types of variation patterns of effect symbols that execute different effects in the same variation time corresponding to each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a control state of the special symbol display 8b when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8a. The game control microcomputer 60 executes the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8a when the special symbol display 8a is a big hit as the determination result of the big hit determination (step S61), and a predetermined period of time elapses. After the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the control of the big hit gaming state is started.

  The period from when the special symbol display 8a is determined to be a big hit until the special symbol display 8a is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8a (specific period) is the first special symbol process flag value “0” to It corresponds to the period of “3”, and if the start condition of variable display is satisfied in the special symbol display 8b during this period, it is not determined whether or not to make a big hit, that is, whether or not to make a big hit This is a forced deviation control period that is determined as a deviation determination result without performing such a determination.

  In this embodiment, when the big symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol indicator 8a, the variable symbol display on the special symbol indicator 8b is interrupted (measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted), and the special symbol indicator 8a is hit big. The variable display on the special symbol display 8b is resumed (measurement of the elapsed time is resumed) based on the end of the big hit gaming state based on the symbol being derived and displayed.

  As described above, when the special symbol display 8a is determined to be a big hit, it is not determined whether or not to win if the variable symbol start condition of the special symbol display 8b is satisfied. Since it is determined to be out of place, it is possible to prevent the big hit symbol from being derived and displayed on a plurality of special symbol displays at the same time. By not deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol on multiple special symbol indicators at the same time, it is possible to prevent the big hit gaming state from occurring at the same time and to prevent a large amount of winning balls from being acquired in a short time. Don't let the player's gambling feelings.

  In addition, when variable display of identification information is performed using a plurality of special symbol displays, when a big hit gaming state based on the fact that a big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one special symbol display, the other Since the measurement of the elapsed time of the variable display on the special symbol display unit is interrupted, the variable display on the other special symbol display unit can be performed even if the variable display that is a big hit is executed on one special symbol display unit Can be started without delay. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to predict by the display mode of other special symbol displays that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on one special symbol display. Interest can be improved.

  In the embodiment described above, microcomputers are mounted on the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, respectively, and control signals (from the game control microcomputer 60 mounted on the main board 31 to the effect control microcomputer 101). For transmitting a production control command) and performing production control (for example, display control of the variable display device 9, audio output control of the speaker 27, lamp / LED light emission control, etc.) by the production control microcomputer 101. Although shown, it is not limited to this, and the following may be used.

  For example, the display control microcomputer for controlling the display of the variable display device 9, the sound control microcomputer for controlling the sound output of the speaker 27, and the lamp control microcomputer for controlling the light emission of the lamp / LED are respectively provided. It is also possible to collectively control a plurality of types of electrical components (for example, the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, the lamp / LED), such as a sound lamp control microcomputer for controlling the speaker 27 and the lamp / LED. It may be.

  Also, a sub-microcomputer (primary sub-microcomputer) that receives signals (control signals, command signals, commands) from the game control microcomputer 60, and signals (control signals, command signals) from the primary sub-microcomputer. , Command) may be provided. (Secondary sub-microcomputer) may be provided. An instruction (instruction) specified by a signal from the main microcomputer may be instructed to the secondary sub-microcomputer by a newly generated signal (data converted signal).

  Also, a relay board may be interposed between microcomputers that transmit and receive signals (control signals, command signals, commands), and signals (control signals, command signals, commands) are converted by predetermined calculations during the process. Even if it is transmitted, it is sufficient if it has a function of transmitting a command (instruction) on the side of sending a signal (control signal, command signal, command).

  In addition, as described above, since the probability variation punk lottery is performed before the jackpot determination process to determine whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied, the result of the probability variation punk lottery can be reflected in the current variable display, The gaming machine can be controlled at a value close to the design value of the machine. That is, when the probability variation end condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the big hit determination from being made with high probability. In addition, since the status data is changed immediately after the probability variation end condition is satisfied (the probability variation flag is reset), the result of the probability variation puncture (establishment of the probability variation end condition) is not left unused for a long time. In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility of fraudulent acts and the possibility of garbled data between the establishment of the probability variation end condition and the big hit determination process.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the player may be notified of the count value set in the time reduction counter. In other words, the number of executions (for example, the remaining number of times) of variable display of the identification information to be time-controlled may be displayed using a display such as a 7-segment display. On the contrary, it is good also as a structure which is not alert | reported to a player about the count value set to the time-count counter. That is, the number of executions (for example, the remaining number) of variable display of identification information to be time-controlled may not be notified at all. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports to a player the value different from the count value set to the time-count counter as time-saving count. In this case, the number of executions of variable display of identification information to be controlled in a short time is different from the actual number of executions of variable display such as “50 times may be good” or “100 times is good”. A message indicating the number of times determined at random may be displayed on a display device such as the variable display device 9.

  In the above-described example, the start winning port 13 corresponding to the special symbol display 8 a and the start winning port 14 corresponding to the special symbol display 8 b are individually provided, and the start winning port is provided below the start winning port 13. 14 and the start winning opening 14 is blocked by the movable piece of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, so that almost no game ball wins at the start winning opening 14 only when the time-shortening control is executed. Therefore, in the normal state, the start memory display unit 18 displays almost 4 or less, which is the upper limit number of the first start prize memory number. In the above example, the first start prize memory is used as the start prize memory number. According to the total number (8 in this example) of the upper limit number (4 in this example) and the upper limit number (4 in this example) of the second start winning memory number (specifically, 8) Since the start memory display unit 18 is provided and the display color of the start memory display unit 18 is changed when the start winning memory number is changed, the display of the plurality of display areas of the start memory display unit 18 is displayed. In most cases, the display area where the color changes is less than half, which may reduce the interest of the player.

  In order to solve these problems, the start winning memory number that can be displayed on the start memory display unit 18 when a predetermined condition is satisfied may be changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 30, in the normal state, the start memory display unit 18 according to the upper limit number of the first start winning memory number (specifically, four display areas are provided) (see FIG. 30 ( A)), according to the total number of the upper limit number of the first starting winning memory number and the upper limit number of the second starting winning memory number during the probability improvement control and / or the time reduction control (specifically, 8 It may be changed to the start memory display unit 18 (provided with a plurality of display areas) (FIG. 30B). By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating due to the small proportion of the display area in which the display color changes among the plurality of display areas of the start-up storage display unit 18 in the normal state, and a predetermined condition Is established and the display area of the start memory display unit 18 is increased, it can be assumed that the upper limit of the start winning memory number has increased, and the interest in the game can be improved. In this example, the start winning memory number is displayed by increasing / decreasing the number of display areas. However, the starting winning memory number may be displayed by, for example, a number.

  Moreover, in the example mentioned above, although the thing which variably displays the production | presentation pattern of the Arabic numerals as identification information in each of the some display area in the production | presentation design | display part 9c was shown, it is not restricted to this, but by identification information, such as a character A display effect may be executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, a display control is performed on a mode in which a plurality of characters fight in the effect symbol display unit 9 c (FIGS. 31A to 32F), and a specific character wins. Sometimes it may be a big hit (FIG. 32 (F)). In this example, the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b perform variable display of decorative symbols in a plurality of left and right display areas, and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b reaches a reach mode. When it becomes, the aspect which the specific character fell the other character is displayed on the production | presentation symbol display part 9c (FIG.32 (E)). Then, when the specific character counts in a state where the other character is fallen, and the jackpot is won, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second decorative symbol display unit 9b and the effect symbol display unit 9c counts three. By displaying the mode, it is informed that a big hit has been made (FIG. 32 (F)). In other words, in this example, a mode in which a specific character falls on the other character in response to the reach mode is displayed, and a specific character corresponding to the jackpot symbol (in this case, the second specific display result) is displayed. The state which won the fall is displayed.

  In addition, the aspect displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c corresponding to the jackpot symbol is not limited to the above-described example. For example, as shown in FIG. The mode of tapping by the other character may be displayed, or as shown in FIG. 32 (H), a mode in which a specific character hits the other character and knocks out the other character may be displayed. . In other words, a mode in which a specific character has won may be displayed in accordance with the martial art rules controlled by the effect symbol display unit 9c.

  In this way, by controlling the display of the mode in which the two characters are fighting on the effect symbol display unit 9c, the effect symbol display unit 9c performs a display that is out of correspondence with one special symbol display. In addition, when variable display that is a big hit on the other special symbol display is started, a display that becomes a big hit corresponding to the other special symbol display on the effect symbol display unit 9c without giving the player a sense of incongruity Can be migrated to. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, when the special symbol display 8a and the special symbol display 8b have not started the variable symbol variable display, the effect symbol display unit 9c faces two characters. Is displayed (FIG. 31A).

  When variable display is started on the special symbol display 8b, for example, a specific character falls on the effect symbol display unit 9c in response to the display result of the special symbol display 8b. 32 (E)) is displayed. At this time, if the display result of the special symbol display 8b is a big hit, a mode (FIG. 32 (F)) in which a specific character has passed 3 counts with the other character falling is displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c. We will inform you that it was a big hit. On the other hand, if the display result of the special symbol display 8b is out of place, a mode (FIG. 31D) in which the other character avoids the fall is displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c. At this time, when variable display that is a big hit is started on the special symbol display unit 8a, it is notified that the big win is obtained by changing the display mode on the effect symbol display unit 9c.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), a mode in which a specific character falls on the other character in the effect symbol display portion 9c in response to the display result of the special symbol display 8b being disconnected (FIG. 32 (E)). ) Is displayed, the variable symbol whose display result is a big hit is started on the special symbol display device 8a, and the other character taps the other character by applying the joint technique (FIG. 32). (G)) is displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c to notify that it has been a big hit, so it is possible to make a transition from a display that is out of place in the effect symbol display unit 9c to a big win without any discomfort.

  Further, when variable display is started on the special symbol display device 8b, for example, a mode (FIG. 31B) in which a specific character is attacking by striking or the like is displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c. At this time, if the display result of the special symbol display unit 8b is a big hit, it is a big hit by displaying the aspect (FIG. 32 (H)) in which the specific character knocks out the other character on the effect symbol display portion 9c. Inform you. On the other hand, if the display result of the special symbol display 8b is out of order, the mode (FIG. 31B) in which the specific character is attacking by striking or the like is continuously displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c and the process is terminated. At this time, when variable display that is a big hit is started on the special symbol display unit 8a, it is notified that the big win is obtained by changing the display mode on the effect symbol display unit 9c.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), a mode in which a specific character is attacked by striking or the like on the effect symbol display portion 9c corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display 8b being disconnected (FIG. 31 (B) )) Is displayed, when the variable display in which the display result is a big hit is started on the special symbol display 8a, a mode in which a specific character knocks out the other character (FIG. 32 (H)). Since it is displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c to notify that it has been a big hit, it is possible to shift from a display that is out of place in the effect symbol display unit 9c to a display that is a big hit without any sense of incongruity.

  In the above example, when the forced processing flag is set, that is, when variable display is started on one special symbol display, variable display that is a big hit on the other special symbol display is executed. If this is the case, it is decided that the display result of the variable display of one special symbol display will be shifted without determining whether or not it will be a big hit, and the change pattern table during forced processing is selected. Although one special symbol display is configured to select a variation pattern having a long variation time at a high rate, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 34, when it is determined that the display result of one special symbol display unit is to be shifted without determining whether or not it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern of one special symbol display unit Alternatively, the variation pattern may be selected by selecting the variation pattern table (TH, KH, JH) at the time of deviation. As a result, even if the determination related to the display result of one special symbol display is not performed by executing variable display that is a big hit on the other special symbol display, the fluctuation pattern table during forced processing is displayed. Without executing the special process of selecting and selecting the fluctuation pattern of one special symbol display, the same process as when the determination is made that the display result of one special symbol display is out of place is performed. Since one of the special symbol indicators can start variable display, an increase in program capacity can be prevented.

1 Pachinko machine 8a, 8b Special symbol display 9
Variable display device 9a
First decorative symbol display section 9b
Second decorative symbol display section 9c
Production symbol display section 10
Normal symbol display 13 Start prize opening 13a
Start opening switch 14 Start winning opening 14a
Start switch 15 Variable winning ball device 16
Solenoid 17
First start memory indicator 18
Start memory display 19
Second start memory indicator 20 Special variable winning ball device 21
Solenoid 23
Count switch 25
Game state lamp 27
Speakers 28a-28c
Frame lamp 31 Main board 35
Lamp driver board 37
Dispensing control board 53 Basic circuit 54
ROM
55
RAM
56 CPU
57
I / O port section 60 Game control microcomputer 70
Audio output board 80 Production control board 101 Production control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A first variable display section that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable; and a second variable display section that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. When the display result of variable display of identification information by the unit becomes a predetermined specific display result, or when the display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display unit becomes the specific display result A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
A third variable display unit for performing display corresponding to a display result of variable display derived and displayed on at least one of the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit;
Whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is the specific display result, and whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit is the specific display result A pre-determining means for determining heels;
First variable display control means for starting variable display of the identification information in the first variable display section and deriving and displaying a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Second variable display control means for starting variable display of the identification information in the second variable display section, and for deriving and displaying a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
It is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state different from the specific game state after the specific game state is ended after the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. Gaming state control means for controlling to a special gaming state;
State data storage means for storing state data indicating whether or not the special gaming state;
State data for updating the data indicating that it is not the special gaming state stored in the state data storage means to data indicating the special gaming state when the gaming state control means controls the special gaming state. Update means;
A variable for counting the number of executions of variable display started by the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit when data indicating the special gaming state is stored in the state data storage means Display number counting means;
When the variable display of identification information is started in the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit, the number of executions of the variable display counted by the variable display number counting means reaches a predetermined number of executions. End determination means for determining whether or not
A predetermined control is executed so that the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is not started when the specific game state is controlled based on the specific display result derived and displayed on the second variable display unit. Regulation control means,
When the state data update means starts the variable display of the identification information determined to have reached the predetermined number of executions by the end determination means, the state data update means is in the special gaming state Updated from the data indicating that it is not the special gaming state,
The pre-determining unit is configured so that, in the specific period from when the specific display result is determined to one of the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit until the specific display result is derived and displayed, A gaming machine comprising forcible processing means for determining that the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result.

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